RAP TAX ASSESSMENTS AS BASIS OF SCHOOL AID
The legislative commission on school costs reports local property valuations used to determine state school aid are chaotic and unequal. Real estate assessments vary by region, causing unjust subsidies. shifting to rental value assessments could better reflect taxpayers' ability to pay and ease disparities. The commission suggests the state council of education could help equalize assessments to reduce local tax inequities.
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Board of Education
Harrisburg
Jawmnkers
Hiram G. Andrews
Johnstown
State Council of Education
Earle appoints coal commission to study anthracite problem
Gov. George H Warne named a six member panel including Wiliam J Lynett of Scranton a newspaper publisher Harrison Hablitzelle of Wynwood Pa Morris S frat a New York attorney Willan Jett economist and Dr James Angel economics professor at Columbia University to probe the coal crisis in the anthracite region and propose legislative steps.
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Wiven
Harrisburg
George H. Warne
Wiliam J. Lynett
Scranton
Harrison Hablitzelle
Wynwood
General Steel Cautirry Corporation
Philadelphia
Morris S Frat
New York City
Willan Jett
Lauek
Washinsoon
D. C
James Angel
Columbbia University
Yale University
Bad Weather Delays 8 Army Bombers Return Flight
Miami, Feb 10. A squadron of light army bombardment planes on a Langley Field to Panama Canal return hop was held by bad weather on the final leg. One bomber suffered a landing mishap at Miami airport, bending its trappellora but the crew escaped injury. the squadron was reduced from nine to eight.
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United Eir
Miami
Langley Field
Panama Conal Zone
Miami Municipal
Dugene P. Mussett
Owletts Move Against Court Reforms Fails
United Press reports in TLARWUSBURG on February 10 that Senate rejected a resolution by G. Mason Ow ell and E. Tloyd urging Congress to oppose enlarging the Supreme Court from nine justices as proposed by President Roosevelt. The roll call was 27 to 10 with one Democrat, Weldon B. Heyburn, voting with Republicans. The measure came from the Judiciary Special Committee after weeks of debate.
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United Press
Tlarwusburg
By & Moor
Senate
G. Mason Owell
E. Tloyd
Congress
Roosevelt
Weldon B. Heyburn
Nlie
Nlie Rembcons
Niles Wor
Battle for Madrid Highway Rages as Loyalists Hold Front
Reinforced Loyalist machine gun nests halt a Nationalist push toward the Jarama river southeast of Madrid. A pontoon bridge was briefly crossed before grenades repelled the advance. Both sides press desperate for control of the highway linking Madrid to the eastern coast amid clashes near Casa de Campo and La Marañosa.
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Henry T. Gorrell
United Press
Madrid
Jarama
Hsurgenta
Jaranma
Casa de Campo
Artllery
Ay Titurt
Miacam Madrid
Valencia
la Maranosa
Hich
Mildrid
Wong
Arama
Manzanare
Thirteen Hurt In Bus Crash Near Wellington
A bus bound for Detroit from Altoona collided with a stopped car at a highway intersection near Wellington. Seven Altoona men among the 13 injured were hospitalized with minor injuries. Injured include Jas McCullen 29 Hervey Yon 30 driver George Johnston 35 Donald Ralgh 21 Jack Ralgh 24 Silas Huston 35 Kenneth McNay 24 and four women from North Ridgeville.
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Wellington
Altoona
William G. Smith
Detroit
Jas. McCullen
Hervey Yon
George Johnston
Donald Ralgh
Jack Ralgh
Silas (Huston
Kenneth McNay
North Ridgewile
Roosevelt asks Congress for long range drought relief plan
President Roosevelt requests a national rehabilitation program to aid 10 middle western states facing economic starvation due to recurring droughts. The proposal, formed by the grand plan committee, urges a midwestern federal agenda, resettlement of displaced families, and a decade of government surveys to reshape the plains agricultural pattern.
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Roosevelt
Richard L. Harkness
United Press
White House
Washington
Congress
Capital Hill
Great Plan Committee
Montana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wyoming
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Texas
Plains
Great Plains
Injuries Described In Monaghan Death Trial
Somerset Pa February ten witness Dr Herbert Lund pathologist testifies on injuries found on Frank Monaghan body in five post mortem examinations. State Trooper Stacey Gunderman faces electric chair argument as prosecutor Margiotti seeks highest penalty. Details illustrated by charts and sketches as jurors observe testimony.
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United Press
Somerset
Frank
Monaghan
Herbert Lund
Uniontown
Stacey Gunderman
Lind
Geverst Charles J. Margiotti
Thumd
David Henderson
Pass Bill To Retire Justices At 70 Years
Washington reports the House passed Summers Bill providing voluntary retirement of Supreme Court justices at age 70 with full pay. The measure, backed by Judiciary Chair Hatton and committee members, drew support from both parties amid Roosevelt court plan tensions. Critics called it a maneuver, though supporters said it showed independence from the president.
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Washington
House
Hatton
W. Sinners
House Judiciary Committee
Roosevelt
Lie the
Paincratic
Republic
Treaihens
Tepepe
River Levee System Holds Mississippi Water Back
River levels on the Mississippi ran high as Army Engineers battled to hold back floodwaters. Strong Levee front near Cairo and Memphis kept the main channel within safe limits while upstream and downstream areas faced extended crests. Despite breaches and warnings from the lower reaches, improved dikes and constant patrolling held the line, with Memphis seeing a fluctuating but plateauing crest.
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United Press
Memphis
Tenn
Amy’ Engineri
Cairo
Cano St Tam
Mellswood
Arkc
Natchez
Miss
Meliwao
U S Asked to Join In Loan to Nazi Regime
New York reports state that despite official denial, Wall Street sources claim Roosevelt was approached to back a Franco British loan to Germany. The plan would fund the Nazi regime and curb German rearmament in exchange for concessions, with British officials said to be preparing government and banking avenues for funding.
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U.S
New York
The
World Telegram
Renorm
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Germany
Rec
Geman
Bessemer Aims to Buy Equipment Under ICC Authority
Washington February 10 three class 1 railroads disclosed plans to purchase about 30 million dollars in new equipment. The Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad sought authority to issue 6.7 million dollars of 214 percent equipment trust certificates to finance about 6.4 million dollars in new equipment.
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United Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bessemer and
Lake Ente
Issu
Acll
Fighting renewed in Harlan coal fields near Pineville
Benniet Musick, 19, son of M. A. Musick a United Mine Workers leader in Harlan county, was reported shot to death in renewed violence in the bloody coal fields near Harlan. The father said the bullets were meant for him when he learned by telephone his son had died from gunfire at his home near Harlan.
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Pineville
Benniet Musick
M. A. Musick
Hie United Mine Workers
Harlan County
Harlan
Musick
Transient Not Participant in Kidnap Murder, Blake Cleared
Arthur Blake Sleveard once a suspect in a kidnap murder was cleared after an interview with the prisoner. Police say an agent from Pittsburgh investigated, but Blake denied involvement. He was arrested on a vagrancy charge and held briefly before expected release.
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Bradford
Bun Whit
Naper
Charles Mallaun
Tacoma
Wash
Department of Sistice of
Pittsburgh
Ely
Yuslentay
Blake
Sterday
John Fhingan
Ruenero Renarts
Feder Authori
Embezzlement verdict in 25 year case at Pittsburgh
Albert Tohhston of Bucyrus was found guilty of embezzlement by trustee in a Pittsburgh court. The jury deliberated after J. Jalington’s attorney argued the evidence was insufficient. The estate involved hinged on a 50 year old will and pertinent probate terms.
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Annearresa
Pittsburgh
Albert . Tohhston
Bucyrus
Thoma Marshall
Althout Jalingon
Seek Comprehensive Flood Control Plan
Washington February 1 The House Flood Control Committee adopted a resolution urging the chief of Army Engineers to report on the most comprehensive flood control program. Army engineers would submit a revised comprehensive plan at the earliest practicable date to prevent repeats of the 1937 floods at Pittsburgh Portsmouth Cincinnati Paducah and other population centers.
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United Press
Washington
Nouse Hood Control Committee
Chief of Army Engineers
Army Engineers
Pirdburgh
Portsmouth
Cincinnati
Paducah
Lonngville
Illness fears disrupt early GM UAW peace talks
Detroit reporting on Feb 10 notes Gov. Murphy recessed the General Motors UAW peace conference indefinitely but with a later call expected. Reportedly no settlement was likely today as tensions remained high and officials prepared for possible action, including police measures.
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Cyrus L. Sulzberger
United Press
Detroit
Frank Murphy
General Motors Corporation
United Automobile Workers of America
Dprtroit
Eta Motors
United Automobile Workers of Ameria
RUE Reviale
Holm L. Lewis
Hudt
Penton
Fely Commission
James V. Walla
ENE Gital Wa
Two More Quizzed in Girls Death Burrato NY
Police questioned two men in the death of 18 year old Mary Wulén Balrocole near Burrato New York. One suspect watched from a window and was spotted as a neighbor reported the scene. The other suspect had a prior bank robbery conviction and was taken into custody after a Rochester jail sentence for attacks on women. Authorities say they are checking recent movements as the investigation continues.
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United Press
Bouyy
Rochester
Federal credit proposals eyed for flood victims sites
Works Progress Administration head Harry L. Hopkins said the administration is considering legislation to Congress to provide federal credit to flood victims in the Ohio and Mississippi river valleys. The plan aims to aid recovery and support those hardest hit by the floods.
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United Press
Washington
Fitch
Works Progréss
Harry L. Hopkins
Congress
Ohio
Milawisalyot River Vale
Salvage under way as United Air liner sank in San Francisco Bay
A United Air Lines 21 passenger seaplane crashed and sank in San Francisco Bay. Coast Guard reports all 11 occupants are dead. A derrick barge moored beside the wreck began lifting operations to recover the craft and identify the dead, with weather favorable for the effort.
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United Press
San Francisco
United Air
San Francisco Bay
Coast Guard
United Air Lines
Leanaport
Lownlil
Manirypal
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Tommy) Thompson
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