Guffey Factions Loom Over Re election Bid
Democratic factions in Harrisburg swirl around U S Senator Joseph F Guffey as he remains a potential candidate for re election despite opposition and reports of a possible independent bid. National Chairman James A Farley plans a Harrisburg visit for a deferred ceremony dinner while party leaders race to prevent further split before the convention.
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James Snapley
United Prose
Harrisburg
U. 5
Joseph F. Guffey
Gulley
Lense
State Committee
Enouth
Cluttey
Ghiffey
Sonal
Iits
Peninsylvania
James A
SSR
Guffey
Steve Churan
Poyid
L. Lawrence
Philadelphia
John B. Kelly
Aged Woman Burned by Fire at Home
An elderly woman suffered extensive second and third degree burns when a dress she was wearing caught fire in her garden home. She was taken to the Corry Hospital for treatment after the incident occurred shortly before noon.
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Mia
Winnie E
Vsniison
Gorlig
Johnson
Corry Hospital
Three youths admit kidnapping charge in Pennsylvania case
In Tiniontown Pennsylvania on March 1 three Gormellaville youths pleaded guilty to kidnapping and touching a minor. Two youths, Finyd Good and Charity Mega, admitted attempting to escape from prison last week. Charles Joll, 19, was not penalized in the jail break attempt.
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Tiniontown
Gormellaville
Granelleyitis
Finyd Good
Cwin
Charity Mega
Wie
Jaltere
Charles Joll
Family of Seven Burn in Home Blaze Tragedy
United Press reports a Freeport Pennsylvania fire killed seven members of Omar Brown’s family in a second floor dwelling. The victims, Marian Brown 95 and children Betty Lou 16 Helen 14 Omar 12 Tromps 10 and Joseph 5, died as flames swept through bedrooms shortly after 1 am. Firefighters found bodies in three rooms with neighbors recounting a man attempting to reach the home before collapsing at the window.
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United Press Freeport
Omar Brows
Marian
Betty Lou
Helen
Omar, Jr
Tromps
Joseph
Brown
James to Speak at Meeting of Township Supervisors
The State Association of Township Supervisors holds its 19th annual convention at Hustisbury next Tuesday and Wednesday. Gov Arthur H James, cabinet members, legislators and officials will speak. Sessions cover road maintenance construction and related topics. Officials include Highways Secretary Doming Hughes and others from state agencies and associations.
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State Association of Township Supervisors
Hustisbury
Arthur H. James
Gillett-Fiss Township
Parmsylvannia
Thendelessten
Mir
I Domingh Hughes
Tntersual
William 8. Livengood
Pybblis
Howard L. Russell
House
Speier Elwood Turner
Wilso 1D. Gillette
Bradford
Ira T. Fiss
Snyder
Ihighways
Philip Mathews
WPA
Grange
Kenzie
Bagshaw
Harry A. Baer
Deller Cartere’ Association
Joe R. Thomas
Obin Association of ‘Township Trustees and Clerks
Frozen Service Lines Cleared In February Frost
Repair crews of the Cory Water Company thawed frozen lines in Vine City Ward after a deep frost split service mains. Work began in January and continued with cold forecasts. crews warn further outages possible. Consumers are urged to leave taps slightly open to prevent further pressure loss if supply fails.
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Cory Water Sty Company
Batt
Thiel Ward
WM Wien
Vine City
Sinilla
Hhlé Monk Water Company
Omipliyes
First High Court Meets 150 Years Ago Commemoration
Washington February 1 Chief Justice Hughes commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court meeting. He said the future of the American government rests with the people who created the system, not with the court. He echoed John Marshall that the people are the last court of appeal.
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Washington
ChiefsAssilore Ghuples—Evans Hughes
Supreme Court
Bughes
John Marshall
Court of Appeal
Motorists face unclear status on 1940 driver permits
State officials describe a muddled situation as about 9.8 million of the 1940 licenses have been issued while an estimated 500,000 Pennsylvania drivers still lack new permits. Police say no formal orders exist to arrest motorists using 1939 cards though no drive to enforce wipes away the risk is confirmed.
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Hanisburg
State Revenue
William J. Hamilton
Pennsylvania
Haivever
Ducal
State Department of, Revonitey
Milk measures hit at meeting in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh report of a United Press dispatch describes a heated meeting of dairy farmers and activists at the Allied Board of Trade. Calls were made to revise price fixing rulings by the state milk control board and to expand public assistance as the board’s authority is questioned.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Allied Board of ‘Tradk
Hobbr G. Jackson
Allison Pare Dairy Faemar
Mille Control Board
Bresol Ri
P_ Leanitl
County Consumers Council
Abimidad
Buller
Dacs
Furmera
cTackoon
Upol Fils
Senate senator accuses Japan of interfering with Congress
Senator Key Pittman of Nevada accuses Japan of trying to influence U S Congress amid embargo talk. He condemns Japanese rulers as insensitive to treaty rights in the Far East and warns of consequences if U S yields to threats. The Foreign Relations Committee weighs embargo proposals as trade talks continue.
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Ronald G Yan Tine
Varia Press
Sky
Washington
Key Pittman
Nevada
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Japan
Congress
Far East
United States
Pittman
Tokyo
Havhira Arisa
Asia
Foreign Relations Committee
Chita
Finland
Police Shakeup Rumors Sweep City as Mayor Reviews Force
The mayor announced renewed reviews of the police department and signaled possible shakeups within days. Rumors center on disciplinary actions affecting several patrol officers, with women and misconduct alleged. Officials say no details are confirmed and plans may be delivered at Monday night meeting.
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Hepler
Connelsville Hospital finances praised by auditor general
Auditor General Warren R. Robyria reported Connelsville State Hospital, treating thousands of miners, is financially strong. He cited cash on hand nearing the previous year and noted substantial funds, with a reference to historical figures and significant expenditures.
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Harrisburg
Connellaville State Hospital
Warren R. Robyria
Henry Clay
Amd
Wien
Balkan Entente Ministers Meet Amid War Pressures
Balkan Entente foreign ministers from Romania Turkey Greece and Yugoslavia gather amid European fighting and a rising Soviet threat. They seek to strengthen safeguards against invasion and avoid entanglement in the widening war while probing common positions on dissension and neutrality for the Balkan states.
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Joe Alex Morris
United Press Star
Europe
Finland
Tn Dugoslavia
Rumania
Turkey
Greece
Yugoslavia
Germany
Balkan States
Russia
Italy
Balkans
Hungary
Bulgaria
al- Med
Balkan
Reich
Glalms Imi
New Armament Program Asked for Army and Navy
A February report states Army chieftains urge Parliament to approve 389.9 million dollars for a new armament program while the Navy seeks 6.533 million dollars for a five year plan to modernize ships. The army also requests 263.2 million for a three year program. the figures reflect renewed defense spending amid a growing global tension. King George VI in London received a briefing from the Prime Minister about the approach, marking a busy start to the new session.
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Navy
Danish steamer Vidar hits mine with 15 dead
Danish steamer Vidar of 1,253 tons en route from Denmark to England struck a mine and sank today. The captain and 14 crew members are believed dead. Seven crew members and one passenger were rescued by another Danish steamship.
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United Press Aesbierg
Denmark
Vidar
Fran
England
Corry Red Cross Chapter Earns Distinguished Award
Corry Red Cross Chapter led by chairman Haleb received a certificate of Distinguished Achievement from Richard F. Allen Eastern Area manager for the American Red Cross. The chapter reported 609 enrolled members after the 23rd Roll Call, with more expected to volunteer. Local volunteers EB. O. Renta and Gore chapter workers contributed to the effort.
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Patrs
A.s Haleb
American Red Cross
Richard F. Allen
Atmetein Red Cross
Cory
Red Cross
Corry
Allen
Roll Gall
Renta
Gore
Freihe Grae
Iene Duaire
Pittsburgh broker's firm member shoots self to death
Richard Drinker, 45, a member of a Pittsburgh brokerage firm, killed himself with a newly discharged pistol yesterday. Firearm discharge ended his life in Pittsburgh on February 15.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Richard Drinker
Fumuel
Titusville Drug Store Sale Still Pending Transfer
A Titusville firm is poised to acquire Keister Drug Store of North Center Street. Gus G Anderson of the Mead Andrews Company reportedly took on the local business. A mutual agreement with the Keister estate is said to exist, but final transfer is delayed to settle details. plans for the Corry state are expected next week.
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Keister
North Center
Gus G Anderson
MeaAndrew Company
Titusville
Fir
Titville
Tittsville Tim
Corry
Janes to Make His Bid for President in 1956
Harrisburg February report states Pennsylvania Republican leaders expect Gov. Arthur H. Janes to launch a direct bid for the presidency. In his Lincoln Day address at Grand Rapids, Janes signaled he will discuss presidential election issues while denying active candidate status and noting he would be flattered by a nomination if offered.
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Harrisburg
Fed
Belet
Pennsylvania
Arthur H. Janes
Grand Reapids
Mich
Assela
James
Groundhog Day Eve Forecasts From Gobbler’s Knob Area
Citizens around Punxsutawney prepare for the annual Groundhog Day event. The town, with fewer than 10,000 residents, awaits the famed prognostication by the Groundhog for the arrival of early spring. Weather watchers note no shadow could signal an early spring, while local lore cites traditions and rival figures tied to the celebration.
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Ganoe Ridge
Panyantawney
Panxsutawney
Jenleun
Connati
Nanton
Toyon
Bret Joe
Yeni
Bivern
Finland’s Leader Appeals for Aid and Peace Talks
President Kyosti Kallio told parliament Finland stands ready to negotiate an honorable peace and urged international aid. He praised nations aiding Finland, especially Sweden, and called for military support against the Soviet invasion while urging unity. Concurrent dispatches from Copenhagen report Russian reinforcements on the Kuhma front, described as the best troops yet, advancing to relieve a threatened trap.
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United Press Helsinki
Kyosti ‘Kallig
Parliament
Finland
Kallio
Hind
Min
Sweden
Bivins
Blood Disease Fatal To Youth In Reading
In Reading Pennsylvania 17 year old John Bit Wik Leng died from an unnamed blood disease after 22 days of pains. Doctors and hospital staff at Reading Hospital reported the youth as a case attracting national attention with specialists noting the illness resembles forms of leukemia. Local medical services discussed potential treatment and the broader impact on the community.
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Reading
John Bit Wik Leng
Igh
Ji Lels
Reading Hospital
Adamstown
Ali GC
Suughh IU Tale
Protea Gesllit
Proukfort-am-Mall
Groway
Jugoslav Officer Will Be Deport ed From Auburn
An officer, Ivan Poderny, a Yugoslav national, faced deportation after being sentenced to imprisonment for bigamy and held by immigration authorities. The case涉及 an international mystery surrounding a second wife, Asisony Dewalt, with proceedings in Auburn.
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Unites
Auburn
N.Y
Fev
Ivan Poderny
Priai
Asi Sony Dewalt
New Wort
Poderjay Wits
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