Major road upgrades planned in Spring Creek area
The three mile Spring Creek Garland stretch is under contract with Baldwin Bros paying Co of Cleveland as the Beaverdam Wattsburg road gets bids soon. Contracts total 147 705 dollars for reinforced concrete bridge and 3.25 miles of pavement on Route 77. Completion will open Brokenstraw creek route to year round traffic and boost local road networks. Cleveland road builders expected to mobilize by early spring for Garland road work and Beaverdam Wattsburg paving advances.
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Coas
Cleveland Yoad
Pennsylvania
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Garland Road
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Wattsburg
Range's Corners
Union City
Bitter fight near Madrid stalls insurgent advance
Government troops launched a concentrated offensive along the Jarama river south of Madrid at dawn directed by Gen. Jose Misse. Loyalist forces pressed insurgents across the south and central sectors as fighting intensified. Government units aimed to pull insurgents back from the bridged front while attempting to move heavy tanks toward Madrid's southern gates.
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Uniten Miss Madrid
Jarama River
Madrid
Jose Misse
Chise
Madrid Defense Forces
Fieiliiey
Jarama
Miaurid
McNutt Named to Philippine Post
President Roosevelt nominated Paul V. McNutt former Indiana governor to head the Philippine lands post. McNutt accepted at the White House saying he would assume the post about a month after Senate action. He will succeed Gov. Frank Murphy who left to run for Michigan office.
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Washington
Roosevelt Today
Paul V. McNutt
Indiana
Air
McNutt
White House
U.S. Senate
T Menutt
Frante Murphy
Mich
Michgan
Dead man clues in kidnapping mystery near Portola
A gaunt bearded man found dead in Portola California is believed to have died by starvation and exposure after a botched kidnapping attempt linked to the case of 10 year old Chase Mattson of Tacoma Washington. Fingerprints tied the man to the crime scene as a railroad crew discovered the body while preparing an outfit car for spring use. Mrs. Alice Ross Portola mortician was first to identify the remains.
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United Press
Quincy
Calif
Lo Uy
Umen
Mattson
Tacoma
Wash
Portola
Oalif
Alice Ross
Optimistic Prospects For Motors Peace Reported
Detroit February 17 General Motors ordered 100000000 dollars in raw materials to sustain auto assembly amid talks on joint tribunals for discrimination cases among 195000 workers. Over 100000 workers have returned as sections of the plant resume output. Courts debated whether to drop contempt charges against union officials and strikers who refused to obey injunctions at Fisher Body plants.
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United Press Dietroit
General Motora
Uroom
United Automobile Workers Union
Flint
Paul V.gadola
General Motors
Fisher Body Company
SPECIAL RELIEF TAX YIELD ABOVE ESTIMATE
Harrisburg report says yield from special relief taxes through May 31 will exceed original estimates by about 8 million dollars. Kelly cites field workers tackling tax evasion and stamp counterfeiters lifting cigarette and amusement tax take to 33.9 million from 25 million, with Farley approving 250 thousand for enforcement but only half needed.
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Unites Frese
Harrisburg
John B. Kelly
Kelly
George H. Farle
Woman Kidnapping Charge After Demanding Ransom Note
Camnine Ancona, 37, a bookkeeper in New York, was held on $2,500 bond after a U.S. Commissioner in Brooklyn heard a charge that she sent a note to her husband demanding $5,000 for his return. The incident centers on an alleged kidnapping plot involving the unnamed man.
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New York
Camnine Ancona
Tmicker
U.S
Martin C. Frstein
Brooklyn
Critics of LD continue battle against reform
Washington February 17 Senator Edward R Burke Neb foe of Roosevelt judiciary program today introduced a joint resolution for a constitutional amendment allowing Supreme Court justices to retire at 70 and must retire at 75 on full date. Burke said the measure would replace legislative changes with constitutional steps and would retire five current justices, three already over 75 and two to reach that in March and April.
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Washington
Edward R. Burke
Nebr
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Burke
Senate
Burton K. Wheeler
Mont
Homer T. Jone
Wash
Congress
Wheeler
Neutrality Bill to Be Reported by Senate Panel
Washington February 17 Senate foreign relations committee chairman Key Pittman said he expects a favorable report on Saturday for a neutrality bill that largely enshrines a cash and carry approach to trade with belligerents. He amended his permanent neutrality measure to remove munitions committee bloc demands for a mandatory policy. Senator Arthur H Vandenberg confirmed the plan and voiced general satisfaction with the bill.
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United Press
Washington
Aman Key Pittman
Senate Foreign Relations Comittee
Pittman
Munitions Committee
Arthur H. Vandenberg, R
Plant Strike Ends as Workers Return to Lovell Plant
In WaHue, Lovell Manufacturing Company at 19th and French streets reopened on the 7 o clock shift after a four day labor dispute. The factory had been closed since Saturday when the company claimed a sit down strike halted production Friday night and rubber union employees were removed the next morning. Representatives from both sides agreed yesterday to reopen the plant today.
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WaHue. EU
Tumpuoyes
Lovell Manufacturing Company
Coordinate Aid To Flood Swept Cities Left Scene Of Death
Washington dispatch reports Red Cross co ordinated relief efforts with government agencies to accelerate rehabilitation for flood devastated areas along the Ohio River. Sen. Barkley and WPA officials pressed for rapid deployment of funds and loan programs to stabilize employment and housing. In Somerset Pennsylvania three doctors testified about delays and procedures in the Monaghan murder case, detailing an ambulance decision and the Bertillon room scene.
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Dunham United Press
Washington
Agencias Antice Aceriean
Hel Cross
Telery
Alben W. Barkley
Harry J. Hopkins
WPA
Ohio River
Barkley
Robert
Diswater Loan Corporation
Congress
Aihele
Hopkin
Hom Gynets Loan Corporation
Unose
Italian Ship Feltre Rammed and Sinks Near Columbia River
The Italian motorship Feltre, en route from Seattle to Trieste with lumber and cargo, was rammed near Rainier Oregon in heavy rain and 45 to 53 mph winds. The crew of about 25 was largely rescued by the tug Warrior. fate of any others aboard remains unclear.
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Seattle
Fel
Feltré Umbla
Edward Lucken
Guard Hy
Feltre
Trieste
General Steamship Corporation
Warrior
Lickenbach
Columbia
Chang May Get Post in Nanking Regime
Nanking on February 17 reports civil rights taken from Chang Hsuen Liang during the kidnap of Generalissimo Chiong Kai-Shek were ordered restored by the Nanjing government. The move, linked to releasing Shi-Shek, aims to pave the way for Mikey to become minister of war, but no official confirmation was available.
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Unites Frese Nanking
Chang Hsuen
Liang
Chiong Kai-Shek
Tle Navin
Warshal
Mikey
Shi- Shek
Win
Bulmop
YMCA Drive Reaches Two-Thirds of $1,500 Goal
Funds raised exceed $100 as canvass continues in M GA efforts to support YMCA youth activities for the coming year. Secretary Hengst reports strong community response and optimism the target will be met. Volunteers remain active. uncontacted contributors urged to reach Secretary Hengst.
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M. Hengst
Clty
Heys
Aftizengie
Secruitary
Hengst
Home Work Regulation Bill Faces Narrow Path In Pa
Harrisburg lawmakers clash over a proposed administration backed home work regulatory bill. Supporters say it controls unsafe practices and protects workers, while opponents claim it threatens small manufacturers reliant on home production. Further hearings set for next Tuesday as industry and labor leaders exchange views.
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Hise Labor Committee
Pennsylvania
Anthony J. Gerard
Allégheny
Yourishin, Lierne
John Phillips
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
Congress to Speed Help to Farm Tenants
Congress acts to aid farm tenants with a bill supported by Rep. Marty Janne and Secretary Wallace. Proposal seeks an annual appropriation for tenancy assistance over multiple years, aiming to accelerate a tenancy program though full implementation may stretch into 1939 and hinge on state cooperation.
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Fred G. Bailey
United Press
Wasiluncescu
Lowleys
Australia
Marty Jenna
Mos
Henry A. Wallacn
Senate
Chile
Janne
Wallace
Bat
Wen
Janes
Acsian
Russia Urges Naval Parley for European Arms Treaty
London reports Russia has proposed a new large naval conference to include several European powers in an accord on building a peaceful arms program. The plan mirrors a 1936 US Britain France pact. Russia suggests inviting the United States. Britain reportedly opposes.
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London
Russia
Great Britain
Rt Wag
United States
Britain
France
Pope Improves Attends Mass From Arm Chair
In Vatican City the Pope, ill but improving, planned to attend mass today seated in an arm chair rather than a wheelchair. Vatican officials said he spent a restful night and appeared mentally and physically stronger, able to leave bed briefly.
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United Press
Vatican City
Pope Fing
Vatican
Minimum Pay Bill for Police Heads to State House Action
The bill would raise salaries for patrolmen and police officials in Pennsylvania's forty four third class cities including Corry and Unner to fit population brackets from 1 800 to 2 400 dollars annually for various ranks. Officials say the bill, effective January 1 1935, is sponsored by organized police officers of the state.
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Eosideys
Linn
Pole Pakyolmen
Pennsylvania
Corry
Cibles Havig
Citlee
QUESTION JAPS ABOUT TWO RADIO STATIONS IN CALIFORNIA
Federal agents questioned two Japanese men in Compton related to two unlicensed short wave radio stations found in a shack near the San Pedro navy base. The men Yoohro Yual, 22, and Satoshi Tado were detained for interview by sheriff officers and federal radio officials.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Compton
Navy
San Pedro
Yoohro Yual
Satoshi Tado
Federal Radio
Romminalon
Dr Dafoe Improves in Toronto With Influenza
Dr Allan Roy Dafoe, physician guardian of the Dionne quintuplets, confined to a Toronto hospital with influenza, was reported in improved condition today and expected to return home to Callander in about ten days.
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United Press
Toronto
Allan Roy Dafoe
Hhe
Callander
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