Bonus Bill Battle Shifts as Petitions Near Floor Vote
Washington feb 14 United Press that a veterans bonus bill move pressed in the House with 110 signers on a petition toward the 145 needed to force floor action. Rep Lemke predicts within days enough signatures will be added to bring the measure to a vote for a $2.4 billion payout in greenbacks. House leaders had discussed petition-rule changes earlier, while leadership signaled hearings may be blocked as Senate action on related economy revisions remains unsettled.
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United Press
Washington
House
Lemke
S. D
Ttwads
Patman
Burns
Byrn
Rainey
American Legion
Senate
Raulda
House Veterans Committee
Master gunmaker shop linked to nationwide crimes
Philadelphia reports a search for a master gunmaker’s shop suspected of assembling weapons used in 1000 crimes. Police say stolen parts from factories nationwide were brought together to create guns without identifiable marks. The discovery followed the arrest of William Sutton, a New York banker. Detectives note parts came from at least 25 factories across the United States, Canada, and England.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Ares
Polles
Joseph le Strange
America
Ith Weantna
Amend injunction against local hotel in Corry Pa
Pittsburgh Feb 14 Joe Carnegie and his wife Rapd owners of the Commercial Hotel No 82 East Main street Corry Pa were granted a federal court order to sell liquor in the hotel provided they obtain a liquor license The order by Judge Nelson McVay amended a permanent injunction obtained against the hotel in March 1983
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Pittsburgh
Joe Carnegie
Rapd
East Main Street
Corry
Nelson McVicay
Banks Enjoyed Real Comeback Past 12 Months
On the first anniversary of the Michigan bank moratorium, banks across the United States show signs of recovery. President Roosevelt cites a net recovery bill near 10 billion dollars, with projections to mid-1935. The article notes widespread closures a year ago, shifts in price for cotton and wheat, and measures affecting employment and bank assets.
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Lyle
Wilson United Press
Washington
Michigan
United States
Roosevelt
William A. Comstock
Delaware
CWA
Yok Exchange
State Commerce holds 17th annual meeting in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on February 14 the seventeenth annual session of the Pennsylvania State Commerce opens with a council of representatives from local chambers of commerce. The afternoon features the state chamber session with elections and policy setting for the coming year. Dr. Frank Cyril James of the Wharton School and Congressman Jomph Shannon C. Minkens are slated to speak at a banquet tomorrow.
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United Press
Harrispurg
Pennsylvania
State Coumelilora
Focal Chambers of Commerce
State Chamber
Frank Cyril James
Whitton School of Commerce
Fin
Senate Hears Test on Relief Bill as Cash Looms
United Press reports February 14 1934 Senate action on a 950 million relief bill aimed at funding the Civil Works Administration with pay rolls due to nearly four million workers this week. If Congress does not act, all civil works on hand totaling about 3 860 000 would halt work tomorrow and the program suspend indefinitely pending more funds.
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Henry T. Gorrell
United Press
Washington
Senate
Congress
House
William P. MacGracien, Jr
Roosevelt
Public Works Administration
Elemiary Loth
GWA
State seeks funds for public works program
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania Attorney General William A Schinader will travel to Washington to resolve legal questions about Governor Pitchots request for 14000000 in federal funds to support a public works program. He will meet with Harold C Jones federal public works administrator as part of the effort to determine if the loan and potential grant can be approved under the Scott bill. The plan would fund 10000000 for repayment to the federal government over ten years. The article notes the loan would be backed by a grant if permitted.
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United Press Harrisburg
Washington
William A.schinader
Pitchot
Harold C. Jokes
Scott Bil
AWA
Golden Rule Ginn Drives for Charter Membership
About forty members have signed for the Golden Rule Ginn. The drive, led by John A. Blatt, aims to enlist merchants and professionals before week’s end. Parade by the Cory High school band opened the campaign, with favorable sentiment and little opposition reported. A program of activities, including a Golden Rule Day sale, is planned for the new commerce group.
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Golden. Rule Ginn
Ani
Goodsaiveil
Corry High School
John A. Blatt
Stock Market Regulation To Be Modified
Washington february 14 House Majority Leader Burns said the stock exchange regulation bill would be substantially modified before passage by Congress He noted debate over licensing features and the interstate commerce committee heard from James M Landis federal trade commissioner The White House signaled Roosevelt favors commodity market regulation in the current session aligning with Democratic platform proposals
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United Press
Washington
House
Burns
Congress
James M. Landis
Federal Trade Commissioner
Roper
White House
Roosevelt
Probe Employment of Deputy Sheriffs
Harrisburg February 1 A special committee for Investigation of private employment as deputy sheriffs has been appointed by Governor Phip. Members include J. W. Madden City Councilman John J. Bane Pittsburgh Paul semi former judge Lewistown and Francis Bidille Philadelphia. The governor advocated regulation to prevent private employment of deputies.
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Harrisburg
Pibshot
J. W. Madden
John J. Bane
Pittsburgh
Paul
Lewistown
Francis Bidille
Philadelphia
Pinchot May Get GOP Backup for Senate
Philadelphia dateline reports independent leaders seek organization backing for Governor Gifford Pinchot to run for the U.S. Senate. The talks also push for Councilman Henry J. Trainer as the organization’s candidate for governor while tensions with state leaders unfold over party strategy.
Franklin Oil Plant Fire Threatens Melrose Tank Explosion
Franklin Pa Feb 14 The Atlantic Refining Company's Melrose plant summoned its entire fire force to battle a blaze caused by the explosion of a 10000 barrel tank said to hold naphtha. Officials said other tanks were not in danger as crews fought the flames in 12 below zero weather.
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United Press
Franklin
Atlantic Refining Company
Melrose
Roosevelt Creates Cabinet Committee for Long Range Planning
President Roosevelt forms a cabinet committee to draft a long range planning program to replace public works with a permanent planning machinery. The effort aims to map U S water sheds, rank projects, and extend a multi year program including deathless waters, erosion, and broader economic factors. The plan would decide development versus abandonment without relocating large populations.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
United States
Cabinet
Permanent Commission
Yalter
Farley to Give Explanation of Airmail Order
Postmaster General Farley prepared a statement detailing why all domestic airmail contracts were canceled. Government lawyers prepared a defense against a legal challenge by Transcontinental and Western Air Transport. Farley planned to explain alleged charges of fraud and collusion and to outline government defenses.
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United Press Shington
Farley
Congress Walle
Fon
Letina Albapeyang
Black
Senate Air Mail Comumittee
New York
Transcontinental and Western Air Transport Corporation
Lindbergh
Cummings
St Tate
250000 Heart Balm Suit Against Harges
Ida M. Burrell sues Charles Berwind Harges for 250000 in a heart balm case filed in New York Supreme Court. She alleges promises to marry in 1952 in New York and Paris, later rejected. Harges answers that Burrell was not free to marry due to still being married to Robert B. Curran, divorced in 1933.
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Unites Press
New York
Charles Berwind
Harges
Frederica Berwind
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Ida M. Burrell
Burrell
Paris
Inis
Japanese Leaders Deny Rumors of War Plans
Japanese leaders including War Minister Senjuro Hayashi and Marine Minister Admiral Afingo Camaj deny any war plans. In a United Press interview from Tokyo they emphasize Japan's peaceful aims and say foreign policy statements have been misinterpreted by American observers.
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United Press
Eiterattos
Japan
Senjuro Haysshi
Afingo Camaj
Genare ‘Gil
Vienna Cleanup Leaves Hundreds Dead in Shelling
A government offensive in Vienna causes massive casualties as revolutionaries' hideouts are targeted. Officials report hundreds dead or presumed killed amid ongoing clashes and intensified shelling. Names of groups and exact sites remain undisclosed.
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Vienna
Revolt Crushed at Terrific Price in Austria
Vienna February 14. Slaughter of Socialists continued as the government relentlessly pushed its war to wipe Socialism out. The United Press estimated 1,000 dead, with higher figures likely but not yet confirmable.
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United Press
Vienna
London
Austria
Vienna Sees Heavy Fighting As Socialists Face Repression
The Austrian crisis deepens with heavy shelling and at least 1,000 dead. Executions by court martial begin as government forces crush Socialist resistance in Vienna. Forces battle at Leopoldau works and Gellenstade while Socialists dig in Jedlerssee and endure sniping across the city.
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St. Valenstine's
Vienna
Leopoldau
Florisdorf
Danube
Gellenstade
Huze
Tver
Jedlersee
Ponzi Leaves Prison After Seven Year Deportation Fight
Charles Ponzi, 52, once dubbed a financial wizard, walked out of prison after a seven year term stemming from his 1920 fraud scheme that cost Hollara investors millions. He carried $83.22 in earnings, far from his former wealth as he faced deportation.
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Boston
Charles Pony
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