Weather moderates after sub zero wave passes
After a sharp sub zero spell, relief arrives as temperatures edge up in Corry into the twenties this afternoon with a chance of light snow later. Nationwide, readings stay well below normal east of the Rockies as Midwesterners endure a renewed chill. Major highways report slick conditions with ice and snow, and state crews clear key hills while some routes remain impassable. The Ohio River area faces ice and a steep gorge near Vanport causing restrictions at Beaver.
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Corry
Rockies
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Vanport
Beaver
Allegheny River
Believed Lost Flier Held Prisoner In Brazilian Wagw
United Press reports from Rio de Janeiro indicate American aviator Paul Redfern, missing since August 1927, is believed by Indian villagers to be alive and held prisoner in a North Brazilian jungle village near Sopokat or Duniya. Embassy sources say no direct sighting of Redfern occurred.
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United Press
Washington
Flo
Art Williams
Paul Redfern
South America
Brazil
State Department
Rio de Janeiro
Jungies
Williams
Reifern
Redfern
Ceaven
British Guiana
Willias
Sopokat
Duniya
Brunswick
Erie County and City approve land purchase for port expansion
Erie city and county authorities agreed to buy 82 acres adjoining Port Fylé on West Lake road to support airport expansion near Erie. Both units will appropriate 5,500 dollars each for the purchase and 250 dollars annually for upkeep of hard surfaced runways.
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Erie
Port
West Lake Road
Wie
Mother and Two Sons Die in Hicks Perry Fire
IBARWICK Feb 20 A mother Mrs Michael Kutta 32 and her two sons John 11 and Michael 4 perished when a fire destroyed their home at Hicks Perry six miles from here. Joseph Ramsey 19 and Mrs Bubs nephew escaped by leaping from a window after attempts to wake the family failed.
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United Press Ibarwick
Michael Kutta
Ota
John
Michael
Hicks Perry
Miley
Joseph Ramoy
Bubs
Probe sale of army goods to revolutionists
In Washington on February 20 the Senate Inventions Committee wrapped up its inquiry into US surplus war materiel. Jacob Paley a New York milliner testified that he sold items to individuals for personal keepsakes though the panel argued many arms flowed to illegal networks. Paley said he stopped selling in 1934 after realizing functional weapons could be misused.
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United Press
Wasitington
Senate
U.S
Paley
Ven Paley
Noted criminal lawyer believes Bruno guilty
United Press reports from Trenton on February 20 that Hauptmann’s life hinges on Governor Hoffman’s reprieve decision. Leibowits says Hauptmann is guilty, Fisher remains hopeful of a fair outcome, and New Jersey law allows only 90 days for reprieve with 30 used.
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Harry Ferguson
United Press
Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Harold C. Hoffman
Hauptmann
Death House
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Samuel Leibowits
Plemington
Fisher
Leibowitz
Hottman
New Jersey
Kiwanis Talk On National Defense Held At Noon
P. J. Stevenson of Warren, a major in the U S Army reserve, spoke to Kiwanis Club members at the Hotel Corry about National Defense. He warned church groups and youth organizations to guard against communistic influence and compared U S defense strength unfavorably to foreign powers. Twenty members attended the session.
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P. J. Stevenson
Warren
United States Army
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Corry
United States
Seasion
Regrets Over Board Action on Vocational Building
D A Hillstrom a local manufacturer and former Board of Education member expresses regret that the Vocational Building project was abandoned by the Board. He defends the action as well intentioned but costly to taxpayers and urges timely provision for a new vocational school to benefit Gerry youths and parents. Continued on Page Seven.
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D. A. Hillstrom
Board of Education
Thave
Alice
Gerry
Corry
Help Wanted to Equip NY A Club Rooms for Youth
Mis Zelma Mulderick leads the National Youth Administration program in Corry to equip club rooms for local youth. They seek lamps chairs tables books magazines games and other furnishings. Donations can be arranged by contacting Mrs Mulderick at 625-2 Lowell Massachusetts.
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Mis
Zelma Mulderick
Corry
Horn Lock
Rural Electrification Push Grows With New Directors
Beaverdam meeting last week launched the rural electrification program and a session last evening added three directors Glenn Keppel Anthair Hill and Harry Kimmy also welcomed new officers and directors About sixty property owners from Cottage AMI Union Venango Columbus Lindsey Hollow attended Twenty two new signers were approved Committees will schedule meetings to recruit more supporters A further meeting is planned next week to finalize preliminary plans Construction work may start as weather allows.
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Beaverdam
Glenn Keppel
Anthair Hill
Harry Kimmy
Mitty
Cottage Ami
Unio
Venango
Columbus
Lindsey Hollow
Ortheya
Ie Weatler
Frisco Kid captured in two big holdups
Abraham Radick alias The Frisco Kid was arrested in Los Angeles as a suspect in a $100,000 Warren payroll holdup and a $75,000 Pittsburgh jewel robbery. Detectives used tear gas to enter the LA residence after a monthlong manhunt. Two accomplices, Tony Labrusitts and George Sargent, have been convicted and face five years. The Warren heist involved a machine gun and a truck driver delivering the payroll to the post office.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Abraham Radick
Lony
Ohio
Warren
Polier
Los Arzeles
Abratian Radick
the Frises Kid
Tony Labrusitts
George Sargent
Burl Villers
Bids Planned March 13 for Boot Jack Road Project
Bids to be opened March 13 for state highway work on Boot Jack Road between Bootjack and Ridgway. The federal aid project covers more than three miles of 20-foot concrete pavement on Route 219 in Ek county, plus bids for a 2.5 mile 16-foot wide timber deck beam bridge on Route 427 in Plum township, Venango county.
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Harrisburg
Bootjack
Ridgway
Route 219
Ek County
Plum Township
Vengago County
Tammany Delegation Back Roosevelt for Democratic Nomination
Washington February 20 Tammany delegates announce support for President Roosevelt at the Democratic convention. Jeremiah Mahoney, a delegate, told reporters he would speak for Roosevelt as Alfred E. Smith’s name was discussed. Mahoney predicted Roosevelt would carry New York State in November.
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Washington
Tammany
Roosevelt
Jeremiah
Mahoney
Hay
Bouse
Alfred B. Smith
Lieselt
Maloney
Moosevelt
New York State
Britain weighs Ethiopia report amid seeks for arid frontier gain
A secret British study cited in Giornale d Italia discusses possible Italian control of Ethiopia as a route to protect British interests. It suggests seizing boundary areas to link British Somaliland, Kenya colony, and the Sudan, while urging fair treatment for British subjects if Italy annexes Ethiopia. A separate note details transient forgery cases in Jamestown, including fake identities and a $250 embracery fine in New Jersey.
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Ralph Forte
United Press
RCME
Ethiopia
Thaly
Lake
Tuna
Sudan
Italy
British Somaliland
Kenya
Giornale D'Italia
Benito Mussolini
Goodyear Plant Fences Closed as Picketing Rises
Akron Ohio Feb 20 Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co seeks a court injunction to restrain striking workers and prevent interference with shipments after the firm locked plant gates. Mayor Schroy requested state action to reopen plants for those who wish to work as negotiations begin with company and labor leaders.
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United Press
Akron
Goodyear Trp Amt Rubber Co
Rocity
Ehium Pickeetinis Ani
Gomlycar Freiptinges
Sheri James
Goodyear
Tise
Lewi. Schroy
Myitia
Chappell, Uy & Luer
Goudlister
Tid Tae Vor
Leuiterg
Hye City
Lhu
Constitutionality of Railway Tax and Retirement Acts contested in D C Court
In Washington on February 20, 1936, 135 railroads two express firms and the Pullman Company challenged the railway tax and retirement acts in the District of Columbia Supreme Court. They argued the acts are unconstitutional like the 1935 railroad retirement act. Lawyers for the railroads claimed dismissal, while the government said no real controversy exists and the case falls outside court jurisdiction.
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D. C
United Press
Washington
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Express
Pullman Company
United and Supreme Court
Charles Hay
S. R. Prince
Impending Tax Boosts Prompt Board Actions
The Board of Education met in special session amid a budget deficit and discussed a possible tax levy increase of two to five mills in 1936, with a plan to fund a new school potentially raising one to two mills. A grant exceeding $28,000 toward the building was noted, alongside a loan option and a bond plan tied to PWA support. The finance committee reported assets around $96,000 and considered National Bank backing or millage hikes to cover a looming year-end shortfall, with further action awaited.
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Board of Education
Cory
Selim
Bait Tramho
Methall
Wittess
Bor
Bennett
National Banke
Dx Bennett
Market snapshot shows mixed gains in late rally
WARKETS at a glance reports stocks fractions higher in late session with Bonsis noting strength amid active trading. Curb advances and utilities rise while Chicago stocks show irregular gains. Call money at 4 percent of 1. Dollar steady as blue unit terminology appears. Cotton futures up, grains around 98 percent, wheat steady. rubber futures listed.
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United Press
Bonsis
Chicago
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Major Stevenson
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McCoy
Norman Gillmoor Long
Boot Jack Road
Ridgway— Bridge
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Witte
Morris Sitebury
HH. Keppel
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Manugn- Houghton
Flanigan
Sharper
SALPM
Ella W. Holton
Marguerite Dolbow
Norman Driscoll
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