France Opposes U S Plan as Europe Seethes Over Disarmament
Widespread fire devastates Williamsport area while France rejects the U S disarmament proposal. Kellogg challenges France in Congress as Britain and Japan mull a five power naval limit plan. The administration threads between alliances and an indefinite wartime pace.
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Washington
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League Commission Studies Disarmament Plans
A League of Nations disarmament commission met at the Ritz Motel in London to study methods the League could use to prevent war. Commissioners Viscount Cecil Britain Senator Louis Veerowekere of Belgium and Titulesco of Roumania prepared a report to guide future League security and potential disarmament.
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Clifford
United Press Staif
London
Rite
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Viscount Ce Ui
Britain
Louia Veerowekere
Nicholas ‘Titesco
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More Marines May Be Sent to Nicaragua
The navy transport Henderson, loaded with supplies for the southern waters, was scheduled to depart Philadelphia for Hampton Roads and Guantanamo Cuba. It was to carry provisions for scouting forces in Chilean waters and take on reinforcement replacements for warships in the Guantanamo area.
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Nicaragua
United Prew
Guantanamo
Death Penalty Sought for 10 Year Old Slayer
United Prong Conneaut reports Floyd Hewitt, a 10 year old, confessed to murdering Mrs. Celin Brown and her five year old son. Prosecutor Charles Took intends death by electric chair. Hewitt was moved from Conneaut to Jefferson jail after his confession.
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Conneaut
Charles J. Took
Floyd Hewitt
Celin
Brown
Thretts
South
Frank Sheldon
Hewitt
Varity
Jefferson
Olive Hewitt
Toxin campaign blanks issued to all pupils
City health officials issue school forms asking parental approval for a toxin based diphtheria prevention program. The program provides three weekly injections at a nominal fee, with treatment administered by a school physician and parents urged to attend.
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State Department of Health
Dewey
Ti Rae
Shon
Dite Eng
Five Best Radio Features Broadcast Tonight
Radio listings show Sigrid Onegin at WEAP and orchestral prep on WEAF with late night opera The Mikado at WRVA and organ recital at ROA Denver. A band concert airs from WGN Chicago and a theater concert is scheduled in the Central time slot.
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WEAF
WRG
WGA
WGY
Light Opera
WRVA
Richmond
ROA
Denver
Mountain
WGN
Chicago
Central
Bus Plunges Through Bridge. Nine Feared Drowned Near El Monte
Nine people are feared dead after a Gulf Tech motor bus went through a bridge on Valley Boulevard near El Monte. The report from United Press notes no confirmation yet.
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United Press
OS Angeles
Gulf Tech
Valley Boulevard
el Monte
Probe death of Clymer man hit by Corry car
An inquiry into the death of Garrett Newhope, a Clymer resident, injured when struck by a car driven by William Klump of Corry, will be held by Coroner George E. Blood in Dunkirk at 10:30. Klump is absolved of blame per dispatches. the driver reportedly swerved to avoid impact but failed. The accident occurred a week ago, with the victim succumbing to his injuries the following Sunday.
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Garrett Newhope
Janitor Injured in Fall at Fairview School
Cummings, a janitor at Fairview school building, was injured yesterday while carrying desks to an upper floor. He was laid up at the time and receiving treatment for his injuries. Mrs J C Phelps left for Buffalo this afternoon to visit relatives for several days.
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Cummings
Fairview
Cumminge
J.C. Phelps
Buffalo
Opposition grows to Jones bill heavy school tax impact
Local school officials report the Jones bill to end the per capita tax has been recommitted to committee and may not return to the legislative calendar this session. Erie Senator Miles B Kitts advised further action and letters were sent to district assemblymen urging defeat. If enacted the bill would force over three additional mills in local school tax, shifting burden to property owners.
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Legislatw
Miles B]kitts
Geiger
Kitts
Erie
Farm Relief Bill Put Off in House for Day
The McNary-Haugen farm relief measure was laid aside in the House for today to permit consideration of small bills from territories and insular committees. The farm bill is to be called up again tomorrow with action expected on Nowell’s DAL substitute. If Aswell’s bill fails, Curtis Crisp’s substitute will be offered. Farm leaders anticipate a final vote late tomorrow.
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Washington
Nowell Dal
Aswell
Curtis Crisp
Devastating California Storms Saddle Bay Area with Losses
San Francisco reports wind rain and snow causing extensive damage and loss of life. More than two dozen fatalities and multiple traffic accidents occur as blizzards and floods strain the coast. A train wreck near a weakened bridge and a canyon snowslide are among the deadly events. Coast radio stations go dark as ships are warned to take shelter amid the heavy weather.
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California
Bay Region
Golden Gate
Perp
Refund on tax paid by Corry Club members
The Corry Country Club seeks refunds of a 4 percent federal tax on initiation fees after a United States Court of Claims ruling in LukJen s vs United States favored the members. It is expected upwards of 1000 dollars will be refunded to club members as the organization moves to recover taxes paid for the group.
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Corry Country Club
Court of Claims
United States
Ferry Country Club
Clu
Total Club
Charles K. Lukjens
Alumni Seek to Grow Memorial Trust for Corry High Graduates
The Corny High School Alumni Association finance committee plans a campaign to raise the Virgil G. Curtis Memorial Trust Fund to 1000 dollars. A benefit card party at Hotel Corry launches the drive, aiming to expand the fund from its current value over 500 dollars to provide annual support for graduates pursuing higher education. Subscriptions from alumni and interested parties are urged.
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Alumni Association of
Corny High School
Virgil G. Curtis Memorial Trust Fund
Corry High School
Hotel Corry
Mumnj Association
Memorial Trust
Pennsylvania Grade Crossings Toll in 1926
Pennsylvania traffic data shows 623 fatalities in 1926 from railroad accidents, including 138 at grade crossings. Of 682 total deaths, 213 were railroad workers and 78 grade crossings were eliminated last year with signals installed at others.
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United Press
Teacher Narrowly Escapes as Car Upsets En Route
Mrs. Guy Abel ey of Maple Avenue survived a skid and rollover on Hare Creek road near Wheelock while en route to the State line school. The Ford roadster overturned twice in slippery conditions, leaving her with a sprained wrist and bruises. Olin W. Bracker transported her to Corry for treatment. car badly damaged.
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Guy Abbey
Maple Avenue
Hare Creek Road
State Line School
Guy Abeley
Ford
Hare Creek
Wheelock
Gill Christie
Trial Postponed for AUB Poster in Erie County Court
The assault and battery trial of AUB Poster was delayed for two days and rescheduled to Thursday after witnesses arrived in the city.
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Aub. Poster
Erie County
Disruption of Coal Parley Imminent as Delegates Meet
Canton Ohio February 16 1940 The state rested its case against Hen Rudner in a murder trial of Don Mellett editor with witnesses Dan Pfaff and Stanley Slagle linking to bootlegging schemes and Pat McDermott’s conviction. The wage dispute talks proposal for arbitration by a mixed public and miner operator commission sparked a potential walkout threat and a bolt from the conference.
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Kubehy Y. Flanarts
United Press
Miame Ha
Pel
Obie and
Indias& Operators
Haskins
Leacher
Insurant
Whch
United Proms
Canton
Ohio
Hen Rudner
Don Melett
Dan Pfaff
Stanley Slagle
Radner
Fire kills one and injures two in downtown blaze
A downtown fire in the Lurek Block swept through the area causing one death and two serious injuries. Firemen fought flames for over five hours, tying up traffic as they battled the $800,000 blaze.
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Lurek
Mass Of Ruins And Twisted Steel After Williamsport Fire
A February Williamsport blaze collapsed the Linck Building causing one death Firefighter Charles Mahoney died when a roof fell Two others were seriously burned and hospitalized The Linck block fire erased a full city block and disrupted rail traffic as crews battled flames and rescued residents from upper floors The cause is linked to a smouldering incinerator fire earlier in the day and nearby assistance from neighboring towns
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United Press
Williamsport
Aealy
Linele
Charles T. Mahoney
Number 8 Truck Company
Linck
Pennsylvania Railroad
Firmen
Animen
W. J. Danley, Jr
Danley
Locke Haven
Jersey Shore
South Williamsport
Lincky Furniture
Hupp Theater
Linek
Robber chloroforms family and robs home in Pittsburgh
A thief used chloroform to subdue members of the Jones family, took two watches and clothing, and left the scene as Dave Jones and his 22 year old son discovered the robbery while Mrs Jones and a daughter and son remained under the fumes. None reportedly suffered lasting harm.
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Pittsburgh
Daveid Jones
Jones
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