New Bill Aims to Increase VA Loans Amid 1928 P O Probe
The story notes political maneuvering to hush a Post Office probe to avert a GOP loss in 1928 and reports a new measure to boost veterans' loan access. It cites declining living costs and a projected further drop in spring, with retail food prices aligning loosely with wholesale trends and regional price variations. Officials urge shoppers to seek lowest prices as delivery and weight differences affect figures.
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Measure Would Mean Outlay of 500 Million
A Republican backed plan in the Ways and Means Committee would greatly expand veterans adjusted service certificates. The bill aims to extend the program to all veterans and modify loan limits and interest rates. Treasury experts would refine details as leaders weigh the cost against a full cash payment option.
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Nationalist leader Nehru dies in India
A continuous stream of mourners filed past Pandit Motilal Nehru’s body in Lucknow. Nehru founder of Swaraj and a key Gandhi ally died at 6:40 pm. Cremation set for Allahabad tomorrow. Gandhi and relatives at his bedside. Jawaharlal Nehru, his son, shattered by loss.
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India
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Common People Back Pinchot Fight on PS
Letters from Pennsylvanians urged Governor Pinchot to investigate utilities abuse and high bills. George W. Woodruff, former attorney general and now special utilities counsel, oversees the inquiry and reviews complaints about electric and gas charges.
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Peimy Referrea
George W. Woodruff
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Latrobe Baby Pronounced Dead Twice Within 24 Hours
A one-day-old Latrobe infant, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Bunci, was pronounced dead Wednesday by physicians after convulsions. Funeral plans were made and mourners gathered, but workers found a heartbeat and the child was revived briefly before dying again four hours later. Doctors cited suspended animation as the cause.
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Latrobe
Paul Bunci
Union City Considers Gas Supply Franchise Proposal
Union City officials review a proposal from out of town parties to supply gas and seek a one year franchise. The plan, backed by Pittsburgh supporters, envisions local or imported gas with an 18 mile pipeline and taps into nearby leases after investigation by Borough authorities.
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Jong Ashe
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Heitor Fox
Pittsburgh
Navy Dirigible Los Angeles Leaves Guantanamo for Panama
United Press reports the Navy dirigible Los Angeles departed Guantanamo Bay Cuba for Panama to join naval maneuvers. The airship flew 1350 miles in 24 hours and 7 minutes and will refuel before continuing south.
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Bishop Cannon Faces Trial by Elders in Church Scrutiny
Bishop James Cannon Jr. defended himself before twelve Southern Methodist elders at Mount Vernon Place Church in Washington. The session ended after a tense night as elders prepare to vote on suspension and possible removal from church duties amid charges tied to Cannon’s personal life and public crusades.
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United Press
Washington
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Justice Department
Helen McCallum
Two Die in San Juan Capistrano Bus Crash and Fire
San Juan Capistrano reports Virgil A. White a sailor from the San Diego base and Mrs Velma Cols of San Diego fatally burned when a motorbus burst into flames after leaving the highway in a heavy rain. Thirteen passengers escaped before the vehicle ignited. White aided others but died from heat and fumes. Cole died from severe burns.
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Frank Tierney
Irregularities in St. Paul Case Revealed Amid Inquiry
Senate inquiry uncovers alleged interference in the St. Paul post office matter as Senator Blaine presses former officials. Testimony suggests removal of government counsel and hush money to influence grand jury action tied to a 1925 campaign. Bartlett defends lack of involvement and cites no motive.
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Former Corry Boy Becomes Solo Pilot in Waynesboro
H J Haseett, son of Clyde Hassett, Waynesboro native, earned his first solo flights Sunday and Monday after 14 hours solo time. His uncle Harold Faber, Waynesboro’s first solo flyer, helped guide him as Valley Airport staff including Carl Loth supervised. Haseett will continue solo work while awaiting Commerce Department licenses and qualifications.
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Haseett
Harold Faber
Wrynesboro
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Commerce Department
Brisbane Flood Forces Mass Evacuation
Brisbane residents flee homes as Brisbane River floods low lying suburbs during持续 rain. Many rescued by boats with no casualties reported.
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Nye Still Hopes to Unseat Senator Davis
Avachusetts Feb 6 Chiy man Nye of the Senate campaign says a committee is examining Pennsylvania expenditures and may draft a formal report. Nye asserts the panel will meet without witnesses to discuss state concerns and likely close hearings while planning to submit a report to the Senate.
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Corry Library Circulation Grows to 43764 in Year
Miss Skidmore reports Corry Public Library total circulation reached 43764 for the year, up from 40166. Juvenile circulation rose while fiction and non fiction totals combined to 24851, with 4025 magazines circulated and 99 books donated during the year.
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Mother May Recover From Terrible Burns
Mrs Martha Fauti 28 of Leechburg Pa burned while attempting to rescue her two young children from a fire at the family home. The house was destroyed and her four month old Paul and two year old Theodore died in the blaze. She was reported in fair condition at Allegheny Valley hospital. In Pittsburgh the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company said it received a 100000 dollar order to supply equipment for the Southern Sierras Power Company for Hoover Dam construction in Las Vegas Nevada.
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Martha Fauti
Leechburg
Allegheny Valley Hospital
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Te Faulk
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Westinghouse Eectric and Manufacturing Company
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Hoover Dam
Las Vegas
Nevada
Music harmony link to successful marriages urged
A garbled report suggests researchers claim music taste harmony improves marriage. Doctors note differences in musical preference can upset domestic harmony and imply couples should align radios and devices to avoid conflict.
Deputy Assists Tax Payers With Returns in Various Cities
Deputy collector will aid residents with income tax returns in February and March. Office at the Post Office building. locations include Worth East, Corry, Union City, Erie, and General Electric areas. Assistance and preparation help available through February 16 and March 3 deadlines as stated.
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Venezuela Shaken by Earth Tremors Near Cumana
Reports from Cumana Venezuela say strong earthquakes caused alarms and Unal disturbances in nearby towns including Charquire and Puerto Steve. The city of Cumana with about 14 000 residents fears a repeat of the 1928 quake damage.
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Cumana
Nuevo Diaro
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Textbooks For Jersey Children Under Fire
Federal and state officials face a decision on whether a history of the world textbook is appropriate for sixth graders in Perth Amboy New Jersey. A contestant father, a local minister, raises concerns about evolution triggering controversy in schools.
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Byron Nelson
Prince of Wales Reaches Cristobal in Canal Zone Visit
The Prince of Wales and Prince George arrived aboard the steamship Oropesa at 7:60 p m in Cristobal. They planned to fly across the Canal Zone and rejoin the Oropesa at Balboa then proceed to South America, with Buenos Aires as the objective for a British trade exposition.
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Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed
Radio listings show WATC CBS network and WEAF NBC network programs nightly. Ebony Tywins piano on WEAF NBC at 6 00 PM alongside World in Music with orchestra on WABC CBS at 7 00 PM until Morton Downey on WEAF NBC at 8 00 PM and Cities Service orchestra on WJZ NBC at 8 30 PM with the Trio Morgan.
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