Democrats Refuse to Confirm Two James Appointees
State issues loom as liquor license fund rebates are delayed by Senate borrowing moves. The transfer would divert up to 4 00,000 for May 31 and aid more than 100,000 on public assistance rolls, triggering Democratic opposition over relief funding and unspent appropriations.
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Corry
State Senate
Senate
Cov
Arthur H. James
Public Assistance Department
House
William J. Eroe, Jr
Lawrence
Henry
Tvo
Harry Shapiro
Philadelphia
Second Boost in Price of Oil Raises State Rates
United Press reports refinery demand pushed Pennsylvania crude oil prices higher for the second day in a row. New increases range from 1 to 10 cents per barrel across Radford Allegheny districts Eureka and Buckeye pipelines and Goyning grade. Effective today the price lists show Radford Allegheny at 1.88, Southwest Pennsylvania lines at 1.53, Eureka at 1.47, Buckeye at 1.45, with Goyning grade unchanged at 1.08.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Joseph Leep Purchasing
Radford
Allegheny
Southwest Pennsylvania
Eureka
Buckeye
President Roosevelt attacked over Rhine boundary claim
Berlin front pages blast Roosevelt after his Senate military affairs committee remark. Nachtausgabe denounces the president as generating unbelievable agitation following the Fuehrer peace speech. Full article by Alveyst Halfeld from New York reports his remarks.
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Berlin
America
Rhine
Nachtausgabe
Roosevelt
Fie Aenate
Fuehrer
Alveyst Halfeld
New ‘Yorke
Strike by 600 Building Employees Halts Elevators Citywide
United Press reports 600 elevator workers in HO building unionized cities walk off to press a labor contract. Officers say mass walkout disrupts operations across towers driving elevators out of service and affecting thousands of tenants. The strike marks a major disruption in a city famed for high rise density and long occupation of elevator crews.
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United Press
Devaink
Gail Otter
Ligistiriet
Storm Abates Across East As Heavy Snow Presses On
A major winter storm moves from the Rocky Mountains toward the Midwest and Great Plains, with Chicago forecasters predicting heavy snow and strong winds. The system, born from a low pressure area over Pueblo, Colo, threatens more blizzard conditions as the heaviest snow shifts north and central regions. Logan Utah reports 18 inches, while Colorado and New Mexico see two to eight inches.
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United Press
Rocky Mountains
U.S
C. A. Donnel
Chicago
Pueblo
Colo
Ans
Nehras
Daniel
Great Plains
Logan
Utah
Callorado
New Mexico
Four Die in Ohio Tenement Fire
Four persons perished in a Cleveland fire that swept an old two story tenement. The dead include Mrs Fresbeth Smith 28 Everett 5 her son Clayton Jr another son and an unidentified man believed to be William Rich about 50 a former tuberculosis patient who roomed in the building. Thirteen tenants were trapped on the top floor as the blaze ran the length of the hall two others burned seriously and three were injured while leaping to the ground to escape.
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United Pres
Cleveland
Fresbeth Smith
Everett
Clayton, Jr
William Rich
Reckless Driver Fined Ten Dollars in Union City
Charles Breed of R. D. 6 Union City was fined $10 for reckless driving after his alleged wild run on West Main street. He reportedly snapped a telephone pole at Main and First, paid the fine and costs to Magistrate C. B. Porter, and agreed to cover all property damage costs.
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Charles Breed
R. D
Union City
West Main Street
Main Street
First Avenue
Folica
C. B. Porter
Breed
Cabinet nominees blocked again in Harrisburg
Democratic opposition in the Pennsylvania Senate keeps Gov. Arthur James’s two unconfirmed nominees blocked. Revenue secretary Hamilton and motor police commissioner Adams face renewed attempts to overcome the barrier next week as party leaders reorganize.
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James Shepley
United Press
Harrisburg
Senate
Arthur H. James
Philadelphia
William 2. Hamilton
Lynn G. Adams
Harry Shapiro
John B. Kelly
Kelly
CIO
Adams
John A. Phillips
Pennsylvania Industrial Union Council
BP. Fagan
United Mine Workers District 5
Civic Orchestra in Second Concert Feb 6
President Roosevelt signals full but measured backing for democracies against aggressors while avoiding full U.S. involvement. France seeks planes from American factories to bolster defenses, with European powers watching Washington’s stance and possible expansion of aid.
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Civic Orchestra
United States
Roosevelt
Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Gorrespoume
Washington
America
Liue
France
Hiram W. Johnson
Calif
Conemitteen
Uni
Hig
Germany
Italy
Japan
Mrante
Ataibea
USA
Bel Deren
Canady
Berlin
Nacktniwene
Attek
Johnson
War Bownd
Cis von Waverly
Senate Manns
Anti-Saloon League Unveils 1938 Platform
The Pennsylvania Anti-Saloon League released its 1938 platform backed by many dry lawmakers amid a push to tighten liquor laws. Key planks include stricter liquor code, increased distances for tap rooms, midnight closing, stricter license screening, and a county enforcement framework. The report also notes a related legislative clash over a government reorganization bill and Vice President Garner's illness confinement in Washington.
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Ag ‘United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Leagie
Commonwealth
Legialature
Liquor Control
Liquor Board
United Press
Washington
Rouse
Todlay
John Cochran
Maui
Whey
Special Committee
Everett M. Dirksen
Borah Hospitalized for Severe Grippe in Feb Rush
Senator William Borah aged 73, dean of the senate, was rushed by ambulance to a Washington hospital for treatment of a severe bout of grippe. Doctors feared age and weakened condition could trigger pneumonia as a complication. Dr Worth Daniels ordered the move to ensure safe care.
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Borah
United Press
Washington
William
Senate
Worth Daniels
Twelve Deaths Charged to Poison in Philadelphia Arsenic Case
Philadelphia District Attorney Vincent McDevitt opened a series of coroner inquests into an alleged arsenic murder for insurance rigging. He said more than a dozen deaths may be traced to the group, with the insurance involved nearing $100 000.
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Philadelphia
Fehsistart
Vincent McDevitt
County to Aid Personal Property Tax Returns
Erie county commissioners announced that Austin O'Brien, Investigator, will assist residents with personal property tax returns next Wednesday at the Municipal Building. The outreach aims to help during the filing period and ensure accurate submissions.
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Lie Ange
Austin O'Brien
Erie
Municpal
Rivers Near Flood Level As Warmth Quickens Thaw
Rivers in western Pennsylvania hover near flood stages as a heavy thaw drives water toward danger. Allegheny and Kiskiminetas Rivers rise and fall with warming temps and rain, while a massive jam above Pittsburgh threatens nearby communities if water backs up behind the dam.
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Unitell Press
Pittsprutah
Yestayiay Hall
Freeport
Allegheny
Kiskkulnetas
Conemansh
Joanstowrn
Pennsylvania
Willy “Meng Te Trig Fee
Masgrove
Rimertom
Pittsburgh
Corry Woman's Brother Dies From Injuries
Robert W. Thies, 49, of Wrest Portland, dies from injuries suffered Saturday after being struck by a wagon in Corry. Survived by widow Nell, siblings Willard, Eugene, Harry, and others. memorial services planned in Portland and Arkaid Orlin areas.
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Corry
Robert W. Thies
West Portland
Wrest Portland
Reir Westtivli
Wherry Nell
Cocry
Brooks Memorial
Arconhan
Inkestate
Kevewat
Phantajeua
Fs Wits
Fs Wits, Four Fagiest
Witlard
Eugene
Harry
Portland
Mire Hf
Ard Tires
Edward
Ark _ aid Orlin
Califonesia
Rebels block escape routes delay action on seat in senate
Dispatches show Nationalists threaten loyalist forces near Seo de Ursel on the Franco-Spanish frontier as they close in on border towns. In Harrisburg, Senate Republicans defer ruling on Senator Henney's dual roles awaiting a Supreme Court opinion and a formal copy of his resignation.
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Senate
United Press Preptignan
Faench
Spaniser National
Seo de Ursel
Iit
Polizarile
Soyndai
de Urge
Puiggerda
Vien
United Press
Harrisburg
Senate Repubiicans
Belt
Allegheny Couunty
J. Henney
Supreme Court
Appellte Court
John S. Rice
Adams
John C. Morlock
Clris Dennis
Bernard B. McGinnis
Allegheny
Henney
Deputy tax assistance announced for 1938 returns in Erie County
William Driscoll collector of internal revenue Pittsburgh announced deputy collectors will assist taxpayers in preparing and filing 1938 income tax returns. Dates and locations include Erie Feb 1 to March 45. Girard Feb 20 21. Corry Feb 23 24 25. Albion Feb 27. Union City Feb 28 March 1. North East March 2 4.
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Oye Lanpyery
Corry Wi
William Driscoll
Internal Revenue
Pittsburgh
Driscoll
Erie
Revenue Office
Girard
Corry
Albion
Union City
North East
Thaar
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England
Charles Lyons
Anti-Saloon League
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John N. Garter
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P. J. Henney
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