Sweeping motor code changes proposed amid cold European famine
London dispatch reports sweeping amendments to the state motor code in Harrisburg aiming at uniform speed limits and broader inspections. Proposals include forty mile per hour caps on some roads, higher registration fees, expanded brake testing, and stricter driver eligibility rules. The plan also allows more aggressive ticketing and stricter enforcement while addressing safety and vehicle standards as frigid Europe endures a deadly cold wave.
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State scores in woman's trial in Brookville Pa
The commonwealth pressed its case in Jefferson county court to convict Mrs Bertha Haffner charged with shooting State Policemen Victor Bu and others. Doctors described the gunshot’s effect and testified the deceased could not rise or move much after the shooting. Bentley returned home after business in Carlo.
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Optimism Reigns On Wall Street Amid Holiday Gap
Wall Street recovers briefly as optimism returns despite holiday, with markets shifting from gloom. Traders await Fed policy and Hoover’s March 4 inauguration, noting volatile prices and taunt market tension after Friday’s gains and prior losses.
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Church Leader Blamed For New Mexican Federation Disturbances
United Press dispatch reports President Portes Gh accusing Catholic factions of inciting mass agitation after the Jose De Leon Toral execution. He warns the government will seize property of subversives and arrests or executions may follow. The note labels agitators as bourgeois elements seeking to preserve privilege. The report also covers local club notices and events at Union City and Corry Woman's Clubs with guest Mrs. John Frick.
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Today’s Five Best Radio Features
In Atlantic City the schedule lists Vy tatt saint recital by Julius Peters, soprano, with Mischa Levitekt at the piano. Programs include WHAI Network at 9 00 BST dramatization of Tharbell’s Be Knew Lincoln and Paul Whiteman’s orchestra with Bidle Cantor on WAEG Network. WABC Network at 10 00 BST presents Curls Institute concent and instrumental solos. WHAM Network 11 00–18 00 BST Vaudeville Hour starring Inoue Franklin.
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Harmony at State Capitol Meeting Highlights Unity
United Press reports in Harrisburg that the Republican State Committee hosted a breakfast for committee chairmen of the Pennsylvania Legislature. State Chairman Edward Martin praised unprecedented harmony and noted progress in state government since the party’s founding by Lincoln.
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Senate votes to end secrecy on nominations incident
The Senate moves to drop its 150 year old secrecy rule, allowing nominations to be debated in open sessions unless a majority blocks. Republicans privately feared open hearings would hamper President-elect Hoover's soon to be named cabinet. Open sessions are being prepared to replace the hidden confirmation process.
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Commander of Legionnaires feted at Erie
A large American Legion gathering in Erie honored Paul McNutt the national commander. Jess Giuliante of the 29th Legion district will be master and receive the State Championship Membership Trophy for Rogers Israel post. Col David B Simpson earned two medals for national membership contest and Forty and Eight wins.
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Hunt Missing Franklin Woman
Franklin police seek a colored woman reported missing from her home last night. Relatives and four colored Rose family members in Corry were contacted, but attempts to locate her have not yet succeeded.
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Probe sanity of Grove City youth
Canton dispatch reports Edward Kaltenhough Crave testifying at a sanity hearing to determine if he is sane enough to stand trial for the murder of John Oser and his wife Bertha. Three alienists have found him insane. prosecutor Harter seeks to prove sanity beyond doubt for commitment to a state hospital in Lima.
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Milk Fund Event Draws Huge Crowd and Profit
A Corry High School charity night organized by the Parent Teacher Council raised over 250 with more than a thousand tickets sold. Harding school won first prize with a $10 gold piece, Washington second. the program featured the High School Orchestra and pupils from all schools in songs and dances. Proceeds support milk for undernourished children through the rest of the current and next school year.
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King Mugh and Baldwin to discuss government matters
King Mugh shows growing interest in state affairs as he nears recovery at Craigwell House in Bognor Sussex. The Jeng plans to invite Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin to visit and discuss governance during his convalescence.
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City street improvements urged amid highway funding talks
Harrisburg February 12 The governor proposing a revenue bill to boost highway department funds with a possible four cent gas tax and a four and a half cent tax to come before the Legislature. State officials urged widening and rebuilding city streets on state routes and maintenance work on highways. Secretary of Highways James L. Stuart said over 15 million dollars yearly would be needed for planned work and stressed reconstruction of the park area as most urgent.
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Rotary Club Talks Lincoln Life at Luncheon
The Rotary Club marked Abraham Lincoln's birth with a noon meeting at Hotel Corry. Speaker Charles P. Keating delivered a detailed talk on The Life of Abraham Lincoln focusing on his early years. The program included a fine musical performance by the Cuts new orchestra. A. G. Cook of Lanning, Michigan, attended as a guest.
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Assembly Turns Down Measure in 1929 Session
Harrisburg Feb 12 The Pennsylvania Legislature defeated its first measure of the 1929 session. The Beauty Parlor Regulation and Licensing Bill went down by 77 to 7 in the House. A constitutional majority of 104 was required for passage. Representative Marcus spoke for the bill in a brief debate while Williams and logs opposed it.
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