Senate Approves 1.78 Billion for Soldiers Bonus Funds
United Press reports the Senate passed an appropriation of 1.78 billion dollars to fund immediate cash and baby bonds bonuses for soldiers. The measure, attached to the independent appropriation bill as an amendment by Senator Byrnes, uses treasury funds with no plan to raise the money. Senator King urged restraint, warning total costs could reach nine billion and citing rural electrification plans as a future burden.
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Wealthy Woman Helps Sealer of Weights Probe Hauptmann
Trenton February report says Evalyn Walsh MacLean, Samuel Leibowitz, and Governor Hoffman join to press Hauptmann to confess. Leibowitz and Hoffman use strategy and a pastor confederate to weaken the Lindbergh suspect. The trio seeks a statement as Hauptmann remains silent, aiming to reach the bottom of the crime.
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Wilson Dam Project Gets Court's Approval
The Supreme Court upheld the Tennessee Valley Authority program as constitutional in the New Deal era. Chief Justice Hughes led the ruling with a sweeping interpretation of federal power, while Justices Brandeis and others weighed in on the scope of TVA authority amid criticism from opponents of the program.
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Man says he was rolled on West Main street Saturday
Police doubt violin tale from Archie Powers of RR Corry about losing 20 dollars to a robber on West Main Street Saturday night. Investigation considers misidentification. Union City man Leon Pease was jailed for disorderly conduct after posting 11.50 bond. No DUI arrests. extra patrol checked intoxicated driving. Two North Center Street disturbances included a fight with five or six involved. one youth reportedly injured but no police injury report.
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Union City
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Pantages Dies in Hollinwood at not clear
Alexander Pantages immigrant and vaudeville impresario dies at Hollinwood at age not stated. Officials cite heart disease as probable cause. The theater pioneer built a vast fortune through vaudeville circuits and stage ventures.
Markets at a Glance Amid Utility Sector Slide
Markets show a broad slide led by utilities after the TVA decision with bonds unevenly lower and the stock market weaker in Chicago. Call money sits at 1 percent as the dollar remains firm against foreign currencies and cotton hits day’s lows while grains fall under May pressure and rubber eases from new highs.
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Senator Clark Fined In Bribery Case At Harrisburg
Dauphin county court sentenced 59 year old West Chester state senator William H. Clark to pay a 4000 dollar fine and trial costs after convicting him of attempting to barter legislative influence for state liquor store insurance. The judge suspended a five year term, granting 79 days in prison instead.
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Italians Claim Major Triumph at Amba Aradam
United Press dispatch reports Italian regulars and fascist militiamen closing in on Amba Aradam after a substantial victory in the Ethiopian war. Ethiopian forces, some 80,000 strong, attempt to regroup while Italians push toward Amba Alagi and dominate passes into Tembien. Marshal Badoglio oversees operations from Doghea Pass as Italian troops advance like disciplined units in the rugged terrain.
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Tembien
Ray Siyoum
Doghea Pass
Pietro Badoglio
Modified quarantine advised after diphtheria case at Corry Hospital
A hospital in Corry imposes modified quarantine after an employee, Eva Hynatyzyn, was diagnosed with diphtheria. Patients will not be admitted or discharged in coming days to prevent spread. The patient remains at home under strict quarantine. Health officials believe the restrictions can be lifted within a few days if no further cases arise.
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W. Pleasnt Street
Visable
Margiotti Aide Heard By Court In Libel Case
Sebastian Pugliese, a Pittsburgh lawyer, testified in a criminal court about defending Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti against libelous claims by a Philadelphia newspaper. The Philadelphia Inquirer and two executives face libel charges, and the court recessed for two weeks after the TVA decision was read.
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Village Snowbound Faces Starvation
Winter storms trapped Hafield villagers in northwestern Missouri for a month with only limited food supplies. A CCC force of 300 youths and highway plows tried to clear routes as more snow fell, and an airplane was to drop aid if needed.
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House Moves Farm Bill To Roosevelt
Washington Feb 17 Congress nears mid session and moves toward early adjournment. A $500 million farm bill and extension of mentality registration likely to pass this week. House intends to pass the AAA substitute 53 to 2 after Senate action next week. President Roosevelt could receive the measure by Saturday with Agriculture Secretary Wallace urging swift action.
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Troopers Probe All State Institutions In Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Feb 17 A survey of acute and glaring fire hazards and evidence of cruel and barbaric treatment at 54 state institutions will be started immediately by 110 state policemen Governor Earle said today His order for troopers to report here tomorrow for instruction was prompted by disclosure of shocking conditions at the Pennsylvania Industrial School Huntingdon Investigations by John D Pennington who took over February 1 9 resulted in the resignation of Assistant Superintendent A B Sutherland Earle said the next legislative session would be asked to correct the fire hazards He said he would keep state institutions highway patrol state police and fish and game commissions out of politics TALIAN PLANE SHOT DOWN ADDIS ABABA Feb 17 An Italian airplane was shot down over Dessyo yesterday and two occupants were killed in the crash a communiqué asserted today.
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Italy to suspend war operations from April fifteenth
Rome report states the Italian military command will suspend all military operations in Ethiopia from April 15 to September 15 during the rainy season. An advance from the south and north is anticipated before mid April, as forces aim to hold positions already occupied in the hills and join areas.
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Three teens injured in high school sledding crash
Three Lie Senior High students Edward Becker Mary Lovelan and Harriet Anderson escaped serious injury after their toboggan crashed into an ice rock during a group snow outing. All suffered minor cuts bruises and attended classes next day. Robert Bracken sustained a severe wrist gash while attempting repairs.
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Mary Lovelan
Harriet Anderson
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Snowbound Streets Sparked Series of Car Mishaps
Heavy snowfall left city streets treacherous and sparked a string of minor auto accidents yesterday. In one collision a Dodge sedan driven by Charles A Miller of Warren skidded on Main Street and bumped a truck owned by Wilbur C Merritt on East Main Street. Both cars suffered slight damage and no injuries were reported. Another minor crash involved Mrs Dana Cottrell of Vinestreet and another vehicle with slight fender damage.
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Corey Retains Post On Votes Of Flatley Blair
Corey keeps the post as county sealer of weights and measures after a 2 to 1 vote by the board. Thomas M Garrity, a Democrat and local party worker, was nominated by Commissioner Flatley and seconded by Commissioner Blair. Garrity, a Corry resident since 1922, will earn $1800 yearly plus expense allowances and begins today.
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Former Corry Man Gravely Ill With Silicosis
Eriest v. Rckett, a former cutter with Starr Memorial Work on East Washington Street, is in critical condition at Mrs. Rickett's sister Mrs. Overt Henderson in Harrisville. He contracted silicosis through years of stone cutting work and has not improved despite Grove City specialist treatment.
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Townsend Leader to Seek Nomination
Rep John McGroarty of California announced he would allow his name to be used as a presidential candidate under the Townsend plan. He pledged an independent delegation from California to the Democratic national convention and consented to enter the Democratic primary.
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TVA ruling powers upheld amid court split on dam project
The Supreme Court upheld the governments power to run and sell power from TVA projects, with Justice Hughes leading the majority and Justices Mc Reynolds dissenting in part. Alabama Power challenged energy sales and sole purchasing rights, urging restrictions on energy flows from the Wilson dam.
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Charles Evans Hughes
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Senate Considers Neutrality Bill Passage
Senate opened debate on a measure extending current neutrality law and moved to push it toward passage amid a wavering, uncertain drive to enact a strict permanent bill.
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United Press
Washington
Red Flag in Madrid Sparks Disorder After Election
United Press reports grave disturbances in Madrid and Barcelona as left wing parties claim a majority in yesterday's general election. The Red flag was raised in public places amid protests and clashes with authorities.
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