Wage Increase Is Sought for State Teachers
State Education Association leaders push for a 20 percent salary hike for about 63 000 teachers and broad expansion of state aid to districts. The Edmonds act amendment would also remove local taxes, create a state tax commission, move to a single fiscal year, and overhaul tax structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Education Association
Morey J. Potter
United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Salles
Oreation
J. Frank Faust
Chamberly
Association
Ue Edmonds
Behanly
Lester K. Ade
Public Instruction
Luther D. Tarr
Philadelphia
School
Eganty Surers
Revenue Department
Bort Change Artists Operated in City
Two sharpers dressed as women visited a northside merchant last evening and stole £10. Two women matching descriptions were seen at Union during the incident. Merchants are urged to be vigilant as such con artists have targeted shoppers in this Christmas trade period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Shopping Days Till Christmas in 1930s Nostalgia
A look back at Christmas shopping days and notable 1930s events. Dionne quints celebrate their first Christmas while the Legion of Decency launches a campaign against film content. Fleming ton becomes a boom town on the Hauptmann trial eve as Morro Castle’s charred hulk is removed from a New Jersey beach. A New Deal‑era mood and midterm election results frame the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dionne Quints
Legion of Decency
Flemington
N. J
Hauptmann
Morro Castle
New Jersey Beach
Cabinet chances urged in Britain
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain faced a cabinet revolt over rearmament plans. Gossip claims four key ministers may resign: Leslie Hore-Belisha Sir Thomas Inskip Viscount Runciman and Wart Winterton, signaling strain within the government.
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United
London
Neville Chamberlin
Grany
Leslie Hore-Relisha
Gec
Thomas Inskip
Minior Defense Coordination
Viscount Runciman
Wart Winterton
Home Secretary
Christmas Pageant At Junior High School Planned
Christmas pageant titled Wherever the Star Shines will be presented at the Junior High School with Lowe Edwards directing. A matinee for students and an 8 p.m. show for adults will be free of charge. The program features tableaux such as The Manger Scene and The Christmas Spirit and is aimed to be a premier holiday event, with parents invited to attend.
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ACO
Lowe Edwards
Red Cross
Four Shepherds
Junnior High School
Washington School
Harding School
Marion Goring Bertha Dahl
Elaine Hamilton
Nancy Meerdini
Beverly Carnriike
Shirter Hicks
Santa
Ellen Fenton
John Miller
Star Shop
Bus and Professional Women's Club Plans Christmas Baskets
The Bus and Professional Women's Club prepared Christmas baskets for needy city families. A report on the Christmas Card sale was given by Mrs Lawrence Thomas. Twenty five members attended the January social in the Horn block club rooms with committee members Blanche Loveland Eya Capwell Alice Freno and Ruth Soper.
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Eya, Capwell
Alice Freno
Ruth Soper
Directors of McKesson and Robbins Hearings Begin
New York December news reports state fraud bureau summoned nine of the 17 McKesson and Robbins directors to explain how the Musica brothers, with criminal records, gained control and swindled stockholders for about ten years. Federal agencies gather evidence of bootlegging gun running mail fraud and tax evasion linked to the firm. A federal grand jury is hearing testimony while investigators probe an odd bank account in Maria Girard’s name showing rapid deposits and a large balance.
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Earl B. Steele
United Press
New York
State Fraud Bureau
McKesson and Robbins, Inc
Musica Brothers
Musica
Philip Musica
Achomer
Maria
Louise Musics
Chase National Bank
Maria Girard
Maria Musica
Federal Reserve Bank
Brian McMahon
United States
Congress
Coalyn
F. Donald Coster
Bicycle Registration Drive Tied to Juvenile Court Plan
Council delays traffic court action as it weighs a ordinance to register all bicycles in the city in connection with a proposed juvenile court. Safety Director Richard Rossbacher backs the idea to promote safety for city children. Councilman Stossbacher seeks more time, with school officials cooperating. action expected after the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Rossbacher
Promontine
Stossbacher
Four Are Killed As Plane Crashes In Boerne Texas
Four service members died when a coast guard plane exploded and crashed near Boerne Texas. The victims include Lieut P S Lyona pilot and commander Ensign C H Teague of the navy Rupert H Germaine coast guard and George C Latham army enlisted man. Lyons and Germaine were stationed at El Paso Teague at San Diego California.
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United Plane
Boerne
Tex
United States Armed Services
Coast Guard
Lieut. P. S. Lyona
Ensign C. H. Teague
U. S. Navy
Rupert H. Germaine
George. C. Latham
Port Suga
Lyons
Germaine
Elpaso
Teague
San Diego
Cal
City Council to Adopt Budget in Special Dec 28 Session
City Council will hold a special session on Wednesday evening December 28 to adopt the tax levy and appropriation bills on third and final readings. The budget for the coming year totals 73,729 dollars, and final adoption is slated for the following week. The meeting will also wind up the year, approve all bills, and address unfinished business.
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Lewy
Princi
Ural
Hepter
Sditness Council
Eyth
Edward M. Hartington
Coungit
Heyburn Stays with Republicans in Pennsylvania Senate
State Senator Weldon Heyluson Heyburn, D., Delaware County, announced his vote will align with Republicans in all matters benefiting the commonwealth. His decision shifts party balance to 26 Democrats and 25 Republicans in the upper house. Lieut. Gov. Kennedy will preside until January 17, after which Gov.-elect Swiss will give Republicans the balance of power. Legal challenges loom over seating two Democratic senators and a disqualification claim against Senator Henney, D., Allegheny County, tied to holding another office.
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United Press
Concordville
Weldon
Sancel
Herbert Spencer Levin
Philadelpia
Samuel W. Salas
Dauphin County
Philadelphia
P. J. Henney
Allegheny County
Due
State Supreme Court
Cnr- Omer
Narrow Escape When Auto Skids and Upsets
Mr and Mrs Dallas Smiley and Mr and Mrs Warland Boyd of West Church Street narrowly escaped serious injuries last evening en route to Erie. A Waterford McKay family car swerved after the driver dozed briefly. All occupants suffered minor bruises and awakenings with no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Smiley
Warland Boyd
West Church Street
Erie
Waterford
McKay
Holiday Mail Near Record at Corry Post Office
Testmaster James P. Sullivan reports 17 800 pieces passed the canceling machine today as the Corry post office nears the 1938 peak. The total nears 18 000, with extra parcel post packages and other mail added to handle the Christmas rush.
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Hokay
Boys Feted At Rotary Party At Hotel Cory
A sleeted group of boys were guests at the annual Christmas dinner party hosted by Rotary in the Hotel Cory midving room. Eighty guests were served a turkey dinner with gifts distributed to attendees. The program featured group singing and magician S.A. Appley of Salamanca NW performed tricks. Next week's local title club meeting was cancelled due to holidays.
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Rotary
Cory
C. Renew
M.C
Albert Miller
S.a.ppley
Salamanca
Yirek
Missing Kingston Girl Linked to White Slavers
Kingston Pa December 20 Fears mount as Margaret Martin a 19 year old stenographer daughter of a local political leader remains missing since Saturday morning. She had planned to meet a prospective employer at a street intersection to guide him to her home for an interview.
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United Press
Kingston
Margaret. Martin
City in Suit Over M Donnal Waterway Case
Government reports indicate State Highway Department delays in approving waterway improvements tied to the M Donnal property. Court action looms as residents allege diversion of rain runoff worsened by previous paving, with potential damages and benefi ts at stake. Local council members say the issue predates the street project and may trigger further legal steps if agencies fail to act.
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Highesy Department
Maplee- AM
South Genter Vlseet
ManDonala
Bel
Walt
State Highway Department
Oyrerd
Jalil Wea
Conran
Tvan
Tvan Ovfetale Sworn Fer Live Afin) Thonl
Ant de Cine
Highway Department
Mme Demald
Iby
Delay Release Of Big Mobster Scarface Capone
The federal government disclosed Capone cannot be released for at least a year due to his condition, described as paresis from Alcatraz. Prosecutor Campbell says Capone, aged 39 in custody, is gravely ill and his release is prevented by his health. Capone, 41, was serving a 10 year sentence for income tax evasion, with potential release in 1939 if behavior credits applied.
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United Press
Chicago
Scarface
Capone
U. 8
William J. Campbell
Alcaraz
Tal
Cook County
Chijailom
James H. Wilkerson
Alcatran
Loss destroys six locomotives in Penn RR roundhouse blaze
A fire at the Pennsylvania Railroad roundhouse in Oil City, Pennsylvania, destroyed six locomotives and caused an estimated loss over 300000 dollars. Firemen escaped injury as walls collapsed and smoke blanketed the area. the blaze began around 8 45 a m and firefighters worked for hours to bring the fire under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Oil City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Guy Vloit Natural Game Company
Namie
Jury Witnesses Questioned In Harrisburg Material Case
United Press reports a Harrisburg grand jury inquiry into road material contracts and irregularities tied to the State Materials Co and other suppliers. Gov Garg and several aides, including Arthur Colegrave, face questions amid bipartisan tension as investigators pursue alleged misconduct and influence peddling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
Don
von Fers
Bidyard A. oyiPiiin
Wilkingbure
Igineer
Invalleteny
Anies
Pat Pepperty
Arthur Colegrave
Seansky
Coleigrave
Ues
Othey
Winter begins on Thursday at Til a.m. December 22
The World Almanac reports winter starts this latitude at 7 21 a.m. on Thursday with sunrise and a long daylight span, the shortest day between sunrise and sunset differing by only a minute or two for several days around December 22. The sun rose at 7 20 a.m. and set at 4 54 p.m. this morning.
Hofman charged in fatal fray with brother in Huntingdon
Wilbur Hofman aged four was formally charged today with the slaying of his brother Waller Hofman in Huntingdon. The brothers lived at Crbloomiag and the incident occurred during a dispute over presumed family matters.
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Huntingdon
Wilbur Hofman
Waller
Crbloomiag
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Northside
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Three Musics Brothers
Counch
Heyburn
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Hershey
Pate
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al Capone
Roundhouse
Bowser
Pioneer Company
Griffiths
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