Lobby Push Seeks April 1 Vehicle License Date Change
A strong lobby plans to push for changing license plate dates to April 1 in Pennsylvania. Revenue Secretary J Griffith Boardman supports extending from January 25 to allow cars with prior year plates to operate until April 1. The idea, backed by state automotive groups, aims to ease mid winter plate financing and tax timing concerns.
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United Press
J. Griffith
Hotorists
Pennsylvania
Boardman
Pennsylvania Automotive Association
State Motor Federation
Government economists predict steady recovery into new year
A year end survey by the Bureau of Agricultural Economies foresees continued recovery with gains in industrial output and consumer spending. It notes a marked pickup in building, steel, autos, and textiles, plus payrolls rising and unemployment easing per WPA and AFL reports. While consumer purchasing power has improved, no rapid surge is expected soon. Industrial production from last summer continued for six months, with November output above the 1924 level.
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Fred Bailey
United Press
Washington
Worky Progress Administration
American Federation of Labor
Bilosa
Ita
Calleomls
Eo Lion
Te Yim Ren
Corry Council finalizes tax levy and 1939 budget
Corry city council wrapped 1938 with third reading approvals of tax levy and budget bills. Resolutions transferred funds to balance accounts and allocated 1,857.27 for WPA sidewalk projects. The 1939 budget totals 73,798 and bills for rents and fines were approved. Birth reports and wall work notices were discussed.
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Frank ©. Hepler
France
Wred J. Weave
N. R. Dickson
Pennsylvania teachers oppose two new tax levies at convention
At Harrisburg the Pennsylvania State Education Association rejected two proposed taxes to fund public education. About 1500 teachers adopted a resolution opposing sales and income taxes and urged tenure extensions and a new method for appointing the state superintendent. Thomas Wilners of Scranton was elected president, defeating Robert Wagner, 982 to 213.
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Ad'ter
Jgsovistion
Harrisburg
Thomas Wilners
Scranton
Lackawanna County
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Robert Wagner
Philadelphia
J. G. Everard
Huntingdon
Albert Murphy
Murphy
J. Prank Faust
Chambershire
Association
Atate
Department of Public Instruction
Board Aims to Reduce Indebtedness in District Finance
Board of Education discussed trimming district indebtedness without raising taxes. Chairman Carl L. Henton urged careful retrenchment while Director Austin Johnson questioned the plan's feasibility. The session followed talks with bankers and included bond and sinking fund considerations.
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Chaiirman
Carl L. Henton
Board of Education
Wise Isc
Austin Johnson
Titranstal Ehityman
Henton
AG. Postiethwait
Bante
Prist Company
Fle
Bartid
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E . Barnes
Solidline
Walter Scott
Panrue
Dering
Suliciter
Ralph & Dewey
Jan EF. Lewis
Suecord
John W. Lambing
Civil service for U S relief employes debated
Washington December 29 The Roosevelt administration may propose placing WPA relief employes under civil service to appease opponents and blunt calls for a congressional inquiry. A compromise plan also reportedly includes a county board to curb political activity and offset criticism ahead of Senate hearings. Weather Outlook: unsettled with likely showers Friday.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Civil Service
Works Progress Administration
Ote Alge
WPA
Senate
Expenditures Committee
Congress
Sheppard Tad Fers
Pat Harrison
D. Mise
Doenh O'Mahony
D. Wye
Votare H Wiite, Jr
R Bmaine
Loyalist Defense Falls as Insurgents Break Balaguer Line
Military headquarters report that Loyalist forces on the Balaguer bridgehead near the Franco-Spanish border have collapsed under a major insurgent offensive toward Barcelona. Heavy artillery and air bombardment preceded the breakthrough, with insurgent claims of wiping out the Balaguer defenses.
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United Press
Hendaye
Francista Praney
Balaguer Aretor
Barcelons
Catalonia
Baliguer
Arctic cold snap chills plains with snow forecast
A new Arctic air surge moved eastward across the western and central plains bringing hardship to regions already battered by blizzards and zero temperatures. Temperatures dipped to five degrees above zero with snow likely tonight and tomorrow as showers spread toward the Midwest and Northeast.
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Tikrit
Qurine
Ay United Press
Arctic
U.S
TR. Lloyd Mt Chien
Atlantic
Montana
Dakotas
Lenatern Gethward
Maine
Boston
Mississippi and
Ohio War
Parole racket alleged. Pittsburgh jail under probe
Pittsburgh December 29 reports say the Allegheny county prison board will examine rumors that paroles have been offered for sale in the county jail. County officials disclose suspensions as authorities investigate the parole racket claims involving jail staff and an assistant clerk.
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Pittsburgh
At- Tegheny County
Dotn
Kaho Antoinees
Joseph £. Robinson
Swissvale
Arsistantens
Puts! Mee
Erie Railroad Reorganization Sees RFC Intervention
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized RFC and RGC to intervene in Erie Railroad reorganization. The RFC is owed 16,728,000 dollars and the RGC 686,928 dollars in interest, highlighting heavy debt in the proceedings.
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Erie Railroad
United Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
The
Railroad Credit Corporation
Erie
Fire at French Creek Farm Dwelling Causes $2000 Loss
A blaze at the Saunders home near French Creek yesterday morning destroyed the wooden living room and damaged the house and barn. Mrs. Saunders woke to find the front of the house afire as neighbors helped save belongings and stop the spread from an overheated chimney. Estimated $2000 in damages with limited insurance coverage noted.
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French Creek
Charles
Saunders Farm
Marks Corners
Charles M. Saundera
Saundera
City Moves To Assure Sidewalk Program Approval
City council approves preliminary steps toward securing a WPA sidewalk program for 1931. City Engineer N R Dickson prepared the WPA application for submission. The plan funds most labor via WPA while property owners cover materials and equipment costs. About 280 barrels of cement available from WPA. project to begin in spring pending formal approval.
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N. R. Dickson
Works Progress Administration
Une Works
Dickson
WPA
WEA
Boys Break Into Mint and Leave Noticed
Two 15 year old boys, Francis and William Gallagher, broke into San Francisco's new million dollar United States Mint today. They took a copper plate souvenir and exited undetected after triggering guards. They were captured by guards within the heavily guarded building, having convinced authorities they had entered and exited with the souvenir.
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United Press
San Francisco
U. S. Mint
Francis
William Gallagher
James Remains Silent Today In Pittsburgh Gubernatorial bid
Governor candidate Arthur H James refused to reveal his full plan after meetings with western Pennsylvania Republicans. He noted one clear ally named Arthur James and discussed potential appointees such as J Lamont Hughes former Carnegie Steel president Park H Martin and A H Marion, all tied to highway and park roles.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Arthur H. James
Arthuy James
Pennsylvania
J. Lamont Hughes
Carnegie Steel Company
Cabumet
Park H. Martin
Allegeny County
Brest to face habeas corpus hearing in San Francisco
Pittsburgh dated report says Harold M Brest of Sharon Pa. in Alcatraz will have a habeas corpus hearing in San Francisco federal court in January. U S district attorney's office requests forwarding certified local court records to SF officials to oppose his release.
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U. Sistrict Attorney's Office
Harold M. Brest
Sharon
Alcatraz Federal
San Francisco
San Fransiaco
Af Brest
Police Probe Third Theft At Model Dairy Plant
Police today investigated a third theft in recent days at the Model Dairy Company plant at West Smith and West Wayne streets. An intruder entered early this morning and took about 70 cents from a petty cash box. no other items were removed. Entry was through a conduit at the dairy, time not yet established. Local authorities also probe thefts on Moith Center street and Miss Beulah Ross’s residence, with only limited progress and a few clues.
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Model Dairy Company
West Smith
West Wayne Streets
Ferag
Johy D. Pinipan
Moith Center Street
Alan
Beulah Ross
West Washington Street
Man Charged in Dad's Death in New Jersey
WOODBURY N J Dec 29 An drew dipin 41 a WPA worker was held without bail today on a charge of killing his 66 year old father during a Christmas day argument over women The father Michael Jupin of Milmay was found fatally injured near Newfield as he tried to intervene with another son Joseph 31 He died without regaining consciousness initially thought to be a hit run incident
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HY United Press
Woonbury
N. J
Andrew Dipin
WPA
Michael Jupin
Milmay
Newfield
Joseph
Fire wrecks Dormont Masonic Building in business district
A $20,000 fire damaged the Masonic Building in Dormont's heart today. Dormont volunteer firemen contained the blaze after a two hour battle, tying up traffic on West Liberty Avenue as thousands of workers and commuters entered the district.
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Pittsburgh
Dormont
Liberty Avenue
Skating Tonight at Community Rink Expanded for Winter
Scores enjoyed skating at the Community Rink on North Center Street last evening. With more snow cleaned off today, skating is expected to be much better this evening. The rink has been enlarged this year and will serve hundreds for recreation through the rest of the winter, provided weather stays favorable.
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Tce
North Center Street
Colgrove and Lawrence Testify in Graft Inquiry
In Harrisburg on December 29, state highway department clerk Colgrove and Arthur Colgrove and David L. Lawrence were questioned by investigators over graft allegations in the Harte administration. The two year old Fries crime seal was noted as the jury continued to hear testimony, with Lawrence not recalled and Colgrove the first witness in the morning session.
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Iarrisburg
State Highway Department
Clerl
Rate cards designed for average person Harrisburg
The public utility commission announced today that Pennsylvania Power and Light mailed rate cards to its 880,000 customers. The cards let the average householder figure his daily electric bill as easily as his grocery bill. They are based on a simplified rate schedule and support from Commissioner Richard Beamish after witnessing its operation in Swede.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Public Utility Commission
Pennsylvania Power and Light Company
Richard If Beamish Atte
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