Pensions and unemployment insur ance program face early start
United Press reports Washington prepares to launch the first phase of the social security program on January 1. The plan envisions pensions for age, jobless insurance, and unemployment support funded by new taxes. Workers and employers share costs. federal and state cooperation is essential. Legislative action and compliance with the Social Security act drive state efforts and special sessions.
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Washington
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Social Security program phases and deadline impacts noted
A historical notice outlines the first phase of the Social Security program effective January 1, detailing employer payroll taxes, unemployment compensation rules, and deadlines for states to pass unemployment compensation laws. It references Kentucky, Delaware, and twelve states plus Alaska and Hawaii facing potential benefit losses, with emphasis on federal and state tax provisions and waiting periods for workers, and notes continued discussion in Washington.
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Nebraska
Nevada
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Wyoming
Fisher Body Strike Seizes Flint Plant No. 2
United Press reports a sit down strike at Fisher Body plant No. 2 in Flint Mich affecting 1,200 workers who manufacture Chevrolet bodies. The strike follows the discharge of three union inspectors, with the company denying wider plantwide action though other GM plants report labor troubles. In the same wire, Corey's milk price hike to 12 cents a quart is announced and a child kidnapping case is noted amid tense negotiations.
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United Press
Flint
Mich
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General Motors Corporation
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Kansas City
Atlanta
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United Automobile Workers of America
Fisher Company
Corey
State Mille Ponta Board
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Crean
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Routavranta
Fuvalde
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City Council to Convene Over Property Damage Claims
City Council plans an evening session to consider abandonment of the sewer program due to property damage threats. A 1937 tax levy and appropriation measures will be discussed alongside a 4000 dollar unappropriated funds bill and potential damage claims exceeding 5000 dollars impacting the city’s finances.
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Speedy ban on arms shipments to Spain sought
Washington dispatch reports neutrality legislation to be split into two parts for rapid action. Roosevelt and leaders press to cut off munitions and war materials, especially 2.777 million dollars worth of airplanes and motors destined for Bilbao. Split plan aims quick embargo power then permanent rules. Greta Garbo honored by King Gustaf in Stockholm with gold medal.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Spain
Roosevelt
Jersey City
Bilbao
Aima
Government costs seen at eight billion this year
Washington reports government costs for the current fiscal year likely exceed 8 billion dollars in Roosevelts budget to be delivered January 8. The rise cited stems from veteran bonuses, AAA tax disputes, drought relief, and other unanticipated needs.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Hoosevelt
Roosevelt Studies Substitutes for NRA
President Roosevelt urged Congress to pass new federal legislation to restore protections shared by labor after the collapse of NRA codes. He called for outlawing child labor limiting work hours and ending starvation wages, signaling preparation of substitutes for NRA as the court struck down codes.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Supreme Court
Speeders Fined In Route 6 Speed Trap
State highway patrol from the SoCal sub station and Erie Warren detail stopped several motorists on Route 6 east of the city. Officers set a speed trap as part of a campaign to curb driving over 50 miles per hour. All violators were fined.
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Socal
Erie
Warren
State Grants Gas Tax Refund to Erie County
State treasury released 34 898 in gasoline tax refunds to Erie County easing a looming 200 000 borrowing need. The half cent refund of the 4 cent tax covers six months to November 30 and surpassed local forecasts by about 10 000. Counties statewide benefited, with disbursements listed for Elk, McKean, Mercer, Venango, and Warren.
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McKean
Mercer
Venango
Warren
State Dept Was Helpless Kills Wife and Self
In Pittsburgh a man on December 10 killed his wife on the seventh floor of a town office building then shot himself. The husband, Robert Cuse of New Jersey, also obtained permission to export airplanes to Loyalist Spain, linking the act to the Spanish civil war. A note in blood found with Mrs. Watt suggested fear of abandonment. The state department cited no choice but to grant the export license under existing neutrality laws.
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Pittsburgh
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Foreign War
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Charles Watt
Spain
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Lillian
United States
New Utilities Control Board contemplated in Harrisburg
Democratic leaders and Gov. George Earle discussed replacing the public service commission with a broader utilities regulatory board. Legislation likely at the 1937 general assembly would also extend oversight to coal oil and natural gas. The P S C would be replaced by a commission dominated by Republicans with two Earle appointees possibly joining.
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Harrisburg
George H. Earleom
Public Service Commission
Capitol Hill
General Assembly
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Thomas C. Buchanan
Beaver
Rare
C. Jay Goodnough
Thomas C. Egan
Frederick P. Gruenberg
Ray Shelby
P. Stephen Stahmecker, Herman P. Goldberg
Earle
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Egan
Gruenberg
Buchanan
Richard J. Beamish
P. S.C. Activitie
Maxwell elected head of Pennsylvania State Education Association
Charles B Maxwell of Greenshire Westmorelan county school superintendent was elected president of the Pennsylvania State Education Association at its annual meeting in Harrisburg Maxwell succeeds Mary B McAndrew Other officers include Carmonios of Whinbore State Teachers College and Charlotte Miller of Sky pot Rocke Teachers College named to committees Buckingham Meadville delegate to 1937 Detroit summer convention Ralph Dewey and C F Hoffmaster attended the event and return home tomorrow
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Erie
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Buckingham
Meadville
Detroit
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Dewey
C.F. Hoffmaster
Public Schools
Lost surcharges slash rail revenue in yearend look
A historical note shows critics warning that elevated freight charges and surcharges drain railroad income. Officials estimate the charge reduction could cut revenue by hundreds of millions, possibly altering annual freight economics and prompting a long term review by industry leaders and regulators.
Organization State Assembly Advances Democratic Organization
The organization advances rapidly with plans for the January standup and a four month projection to complete the program. A standing committee will be increased with each Democratic member given a chairmanship as study continues today on committee enhancements.
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United Press
Harriseuicg
Taying
Whopper Lie Brings Michigan Farmer's Wife Diamond Medal
United Arena Chicago announces a sensational prize for Mrs. Gale Barnhouse of Michigan. Her tale of a mosquito that fed on livestock earned first place in the 1938 Burlington Lasin' Chi contest. Judges O C Hullet Gelber Karcher Mand praised her unusual entry and the worldwide field of 6,600 competitors.
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Chicago
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L. J. Mand
Mra. Barnhouse
Doctor raises ransom to save kidnapped son in Tacoma
United Press reports Dr. W. W. Mattson secured 28000 dollars to ransom his 10-year-old son Charles, abducted Sunday night. A reliable source said the physician was ready to begin negotiations with the kidnapper as investigations continued in Tacoma Washington.
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Wash
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John Bjorke
Mattia
Ordsira
Matson
Bank Holdup Yields 1400 Dollars In The Daytime
A National Bank in Maplacón, Ti, was robbed of 1400 dollars during a daytime assault. One employee, Tholnet Querry, 24, was forced to assist as a guard remained at the counter while another cashier, J. Mattern, left to fetch linen. The robbers fled after securing the money in a car parked nearby. The incident occurred in broad daylight with at least two men involved.
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Gong
Gas incident at Sweduland plant overcomes workers
More than a score of workers were overcome by gas at the Alm Wood Brec Co plant in Sweduland. The fumes overwhelmed the crew. several collapsed as the blast intensified. Twenty or more were rushed to Montgomery hospital for treatment.
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