Beer Bill Supporters See Success by Margin of Few Votes
Washington debate opens on the Collier beer for revenue bill as anti prohibitionists push for passage before Christmas. House leaders forecast a narrow victory by about four votes, with Republican wet supporters pledging 90 votes and Democrats claiming 180. The vote hinge lies on amendments to limit alcohol content and possible Senate fate remains uncertain.
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Rainey
House
Washington
Mtil
Collier “Beer For Revenue
Collier Hill
Milligan
Delliver
Senate
Republicaan
Democratic
Roaring House Foray Marks Opening Of Revenue Bill Debate
United Press dispatches report a heated opening debate on the revenue bill with parliamentary decorum broken. In Harrisburg a bus from New York to Pittsburgh folded injuring eight of thirty-three aboard near a bridge. Floods sweep western Mississippi affecting farmers and towns. Chicago railway labor accuses railroads of unfair tactics delaying wage talks. In Germany drastic provisions of Hitler era decrees are rescinded by Prussian leaders. The National Economy League proposes a $450 million annual cut in federal spending.
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United Press
Washington
Harrisburg
Envante
New York
Pittsburgn
Sis
Here
Bank Bandits Steal 39000 In Philadelphia Heist
Five men raided a Philadelphia bank branch of the Pennsylvania Company for granting annuities and life settlements, forcing employees to the wall with revolvers and fleeing with 39000 in mixed denominations. Police mobilized all patrols to stop the escape.
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United Press Philadialphia
Pennsylvania Company
Seabury Attacks Walker in New Broadside
New York December 20 United Press reports Samuel Seabury, former Tiger host, renewed his attack on ex Mayor James T. Walker and those aiding him. He linked Walker to Betty Compton and urged removal of three officials and criticism of two Supreme Court justices, in a second Hallstead committee report. Seabury praised past cleaning of Tam many Hall but warned the city still lacks true reform. He named Betty Compton and noted Walker’s Europe voyage. He urged removal of Bronx Borough President Henry Bruckner, Public Works Commissioner Wail J. Lynn, and Weights and Measures Commissioner Joseph P. McKay, and criticized Supreme Court Justice Wills J. Staley’s ruling on procedural grounds.
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United Press
New York
Samue Seabury
Tiger
New York City
James T. Walker
Walker
Betty Compton
Supreme Court
Hallstadter Legislative Committee
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Tammany Hall
Seabiry
Tammany
Miss Compton
Europe
Russell T. Sheriwood
Henry Bruckner
The
Bronx
Wail J.lynn
Joseph P. McKay
Wills J. Staley
Gov. Roosevelt
Walken
Staley
Salvation Army Receives Local Support for Christmas Relief
Captain Frank Appleby announced Salvation Army Christmas Relief gains nationwide and locally. Corry Ministerial Association donated 25, Carter Hill Ladies Aid contributed funds, and the Kevlet Fund aids pork relief for needy families. The Children’s Trust at the Citadel will be on New Year’s Eve.
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Salvation Army Christmas Relief
Pelter
Corry Ministerial Association
Carter Hill
Childrens Trust
Citadel
New
Near’s Eye
Aphiiby Antoiuner
Warn Against Spread Of Flu As Cases Increase
A nation wide influenza wave causes 94 deaths in ten cities for the week ended Dec 17, with case and death rates rising over four weeks. Southern states, Ohio and Pennsylvania report outbreaks. schools close. Pittsburgh records 60 pneumonia deaths in the week ending Dec 10, officials say the strain is less virulent but precautionary measures limit deaths. Stalin celebrates .
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Washington
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Censis Bureau
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Public Health Service
South States
New Proposal Fails to Gain Much Support in Washington
President Hoover proposed trading war debt revision for economic gains. Secretary of State Stimson convened a conference of experts to study the idea as part of the world economic conference plan. Roosevelt observers noted he has no authority before March and remains opposed to a debt board, favoring direct diplomatic channels.
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United Press
Washington
Hoover
Congress
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Aubany
Roosevelt
Washington Administration
Couril
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Rotary Christmas party for city youngsters at Hotel Corry
Thirty three boys were guests at the Rotary Club Christmas party at the Hotel Corry. Decorations, a Christmas tree and gifts were provided. Rev Sherman Epler of Cochranton entertained, performing sleight of hand and humor for both children and hosts. The 1933 event was a highlight, as Rotarians shared seasonal cheer with attendees.
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Hotel Corry
Service Club
Sherman Epler
Cochranton
Epler
Rotarians
Gorey Council Cuts Taxes and Adopts 1993 Budget
The Gorey council approved a one-half mill tax cut from the 1932 assessment and a further 19 mill adaptation for 1982. It adopted a $78,374.62 budget for 1993, approved tax levy and appropriation ordinances on first and second readings, and set final adoption for a special Friday meeting. A salary revision for employees who did not take reductions is promised. A new garbage collection fee schedule reduces charges by one third for prompt monthly payers.
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Teva
C. B. Wilcox
Taxpayers’ Union
William Matthews
A. C. Lyons
Mr. Peake
Council
Peake
Mayo England
Lyons
England
Tingland
Giro Tata
Jcissa
New Garbage Payment Plan Towns Down Rates
City Council approved a new garbage collection plan that promises an annual saving of about $2 for property owners who pay monthly at an office to be opened by the collector. The plan, proposed by Safety Director Nichols, extends the contract with collector G. S. Steadian and sets up a Merritt Radio Shop office on East Main Street beginning February 1 for monthly payments.
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Stedman
Counteilman WicHuls
G. S. Steadian
Merritt Radio
East Main Street
Council
Mr. Steadman
Pittsburgh youths given 18 months in federal prison
William F. Connor and Edward P. Cavanaigh, both youths from Pittsburgh, were sentenced to 18 months in a federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing a Pittsburgh automobile and driving with a girl, Mebel Houston, of Homewyol. The judge indicated parole possible if they had not attacked a Newton police chief during the incident.
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United Press
LOS Angles
William F. Connor
Edward P. Cavanaigh
Pittsburgh
McNash
Mebel Houston
Homewyol
Cavabaugh
McCormick
Corry rejects tax relief and keeps millage at twelve
Corry City Council maintains a 12 mill tax levy for 1938 despite requests from the Corry Taxpayers Union for an additional one percent salary cut to permit a further half mill reduction. The decision follows heated public discussion and a pledge to hold a special meeting for final adoption.
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Taxpayers’ Union
Corry
Municipal Commission
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Tite
Walter Ly
Peat
Taxpayers’ Association
Hecht
Cornell
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