Survey On Columbus Ave Paving Next Steps
State highway engineers have begun surveying the unpaved Columbus avenue section and plan to finish field work within days. Bid advertisements for the paving are expected in a few weeks after plans and specs are drawn up in Harrisburg, with city officials to join in the bidding process.
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John H. King
Colding Avenue
State Highway Department
Columbus Avenue
Harelsburg
Starr
Hare Creek
North Genler Street
Qne
Sivey Yeaterday
Journaly
Sparta
Corry
Sparta Road
Hanna Denies He Authorizes Nomination for Senate
United Press reports petitions circulated to place John L. Hanna’s name on the Republican primary ballot for U S senator from Pennsylvania. Hanna denies responsibility for the petitions, noting inquiries in Warren and Venango counties. He sits with the Grundy faction as Davis seeks reelection on a modified wet platform. Governor Pinchot had moved Hanna from welfare to property and supplies. Judge Parker resigns from Venango County court. successor to be named by the governor to serve until 1954.
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United Press
Harrisburg
John L. Hanna
Property and Supplies
United States
Pennsylvani
Hanna
Warren
Venango
James J. Davis
Pinchot
James F. Malone
Pittsbursh
Venango County
Parker
Aramnedin
William M. Parker
Gifford Pinghot
Ailenessor
Truck Driver Burned to Death Near Girard
LORIE Feb. 26 An unidentified truck driver was burned to death when a truck overturned and caught fire near Girard. Leo Chauvet, 19, Saginaw Mich, a hitch-hiker, was seriously injured. Chauvet said he was picked up west of Albany yesterday on his way home from Albany. The body burned beyond recognition. Michigan license plates noted.
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United Press
LORIE
Leo Chauvett
Saginaw
Mich
Girard
Chauvet
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Michigan
Highway Department
Chauvett
Albany
Alany
Garner declines comment on his presidential boom
In Austin Texas on February 25 John Nance Garner speaker of the House and potential Democratic presidential nominee issued a telegraphic reply to Mrs Claude De Van Watts state president of the W C s saying he will not declare policy that could disrupt harmony or danger economic rehabilitation. He stated he is not particular about how this affects his political future and will not take actions that would disrupt congressional harmony or legislative progress.
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United Press
Austin
Tex
John Nance Garner
House
Garner
Claude de van Watts
W. C
van Watts
Congress
Withdrawal of Americans Recommended in Sino-Japanese Conflict
Shanghai reports an inquiry by U S Consul General Edwin Cunningham into the number of Americans in the Sino-Japanese fighting with a view to compelling their withdrawal. The move followed notification by the Japanese consulate that Robert M Short, 28, was shot down in a Chinese plane during an aerial battle with three Japanese planes. American aviators are warned that U S law forbids nationals from participating in armed conflict where America is neutral.
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Shanghai
U. S
Edwin Cunningham
Cunningham
Robert M. Short
United States
America
Two Are Killed Instill Blast At Vaewwin Plant
A steam still at the Vaewwin Of Com pany plant along the Delaware river near Paulsboro New Jersey exploded today sending flames 100 feet high and shattering nearby windows. Authorities said nearly 49 workers were on site. a check is under way to confirm casualties and injuries.
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J. Si McEliresh
Legion speakers outline plans for local work drive
About fifty men attended the American Legion rally at the municipal building to map a War Against Depression employment campaign for the city. Lloyd Stowe presided as chairman while Walter Shaw explained the national program and the Pymatuning project, with support from C. V. Green and Mayor Ben F. Starr. Dewey outlined temporary odd jobs for homes and property, Hillstrom spoke on industry, and Brown discussed the return to farming as a path to employment. committees launched the campaign to seek job opportunities and boost local industry.
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American Legion
Lloyd Stowe
Legion Post
Titusville
Walter Shaw
Federal and State Employment Bureau
Evie
Legion
C. V. Green
Fosty and Right
Erie County
Stowe
Supt. of
Dewey
Ben F. Starr
D. A. Hillstrom
Glass-Steagall bill report sent to Senate for signature
Washington Feb 25 The conference report on the Glass-Steagall bill, reconciling House and Senate differences to expand federal reserve credit and currency, was presented to the Senate by Senator Glass. Lestiers in both Houses predicted the bill would reach President Hoover tomorrow for signature.
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Washington
House
Senate
Federal Reserve
Glass
Dem
Lestiers
Hoover
Five Best Radio Entertainments Listing
WABC CBS network 9:00 Mills brothers. WJZ NEC network 9:30 Ensemble. FABC CBS network 10:00 Trumpeters. WHAP NEC network 10:00 Danes hour with Walter Winchell. WZZNBC network 11:09 Stumber music.
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WABC
CBS
Mills Brothers
WJZ
NEC
Ensemble
FABC
Walter Winchell
Wzznbc
Stumber
Blaze destroys Foster Furniture Store in North Center
A morning fire at The Manufacturer's Outlet Furniture Company's store in the C H Howth building on North Center Street caused extensive damage. The loss to Foster brothers exceeds 6000 dollars for stock and 2500 for the building, with insurance partly covering both. Fire officials believe the blaze began from an open stove in the office, spreading rapidly through the rear woodwork and main floor. The owners plan to reopen soon with a stocked store, aiming for a wooden reconstruction where possible.
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Outlet Furniture Company
C. H Howth
Center Street
Lyle Poster
Wii
Arthur Foster
Concent
Foster Brothers
C. H. Heath
Paulson
Messrs. Foster
Garner Endorses Sales Tax to Balance Budget
Speaker Garner endorsed a sales tax on manufactured goods and said the House Ways and Means Committee would include a broad tax in the revenue bill to be sent to Congress. He argued excise taxes would yield only about $400 million while $800 million was needed to balance the budget.
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United Press
Washington
Garner
House Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Oil City Family Escapes Home Fire
Roy Smalley his wife and three year old daughter Betty Jans fled in night clothes when a fire destroyed their Sage Run road home near Here The family had recently moved in and lost most of their household goods as flames engulfed the dwelling The alarm broke out during the blaze and the family escaped with no reported injuries
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Unnieerrese
Oil City
Roy Smalley
Betty Jans
Hamas
Sage Run Road
Whch
Nutt backs GOP on nationwide prohibition referendum
United Press reports Raymond Nutt, treasurer of the Republican National Committee, endorses a national prohibition referendum. He favors holding it in an off year to avoid presidential election politics and says he speaks as an individual, not as party treasurer. The piece notes growing GOP support shift on prohibition.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press Stat
Cleveland
D. Ray Nutt
Republican National Committee
Cleveland Baker
Republican Party
United Press
Nutt
Danish Ship In Distress Off Newfoundland
New York reports the Danish freighter Aggersund in distress 400 miles off Newfoundland. Lifeboats swept away and the vessel listed heavily after SOS messages were picked up. Aggersund is a single screw freighter of 2940 tons, home port Copenhagen, Denmark.
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United Press
NEW York
Aggersund
Newfoundland
Aggérsund
Lloyd's Register
Copenhagen
Denmark
Norris Labor Injunction Bill Questioned in Senate
Washington Feb 25 Senator Hebert Rhode Island criticised the Norris labor injunction bill as probably unconstitutional though supporting its spirit. He offered amendments to fortify constitutionality, arguing the Supreme Court already upheld contracts against union membership a point challenged by the bill. Hebert urged narrowing the bill to prevent federal court actions against such contracts and warned injunctions could let workers keep jobs while refusing to work. ERIE WOMAN DIES CRIM Pa Feb 26 Harriet Biblin 38 Erie burned lighting a gas stove in her home died at St Vincent's hospital. Survived by husband and five children.
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Washington
Norris Bil
Hebert
Rhode Island
Hiebert
Supreme Court
Fiere
Erie
Crim
Harriet Biblin
Erle
St. Vincent's Hospital
Desmond Named On Manufacturers' Executive Committee
J J Desmond of the J W and A P Howard Co was named to the executive committee of the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association at its Philadelphia annual meeting. John M Flynn of Ridgway was elected president, with former Senator Joseph R Grundy as executive committee chair. The committee includes Josep R Grindy John M Flynn J W Rawle W H Folwell Robert Biddle George W McCandless Otto G Hitchcock and others. Chester W Fill was re elected assistant to the president, with vice presidents George W McCandies W H Folwell and Robert Biddle and H G Lawrence as treasurer.
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J. J. Desmond
J. W
A. P. Howard Company
Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association
Philadelphia
Hox
John M Flynn
Ridgway
Fidge
William —. Hirt
Erie
Joseph R. Grundy J
Josep R. Grindy
John M. Flynn
J. W. Rawle
W. H Folwell
Robert Biddle
George W. McCandies
W. H. Folwell
Harry G. Lawrence
H. W. Moore
Courageous Unknown Citizen Receives Bok Award
In Philadelphia on February 25, the annual Bok Award honored an unnamed citizen described as brave and persevering during tough times. The award included a $10,000 check to the city unemployment relief committee, affirmed by William Curtis Bok who noted the recipient’s honor lies in anonymity.
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Philadelphia
Iate
Edward W. Bok
William Curtis Bok
Philadelphia Gear
Salvation Army Board Appeals for Local Support
Salvation Army board in Corry issues a public appeal due to unavoidable circumstances. Unemployment relief funds raised previously were expected to fund a name magnet and participation, but current conditions limit involvement. Capt. and Mrs. Appleby continue duties with aid from the chest committee, while other offices remain essential in these strenuous times.
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Salvation Army
Cor[ry
Salvation Army and Hospital
Rs. Appleby
Battle for Shanghai and Kiangwan Heavily Fought
Japanese forces renew a fierce assault around Kiangwan and Tazang near Shanghai with heavy artillery and aerial bombardment. Chinese troops withdraw under mineral-filled defense as Japanese aim to push toward Taxang and Chapel, with thousands said killed or wounded and full battlefield visibility by foreign military attaches.
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Herbert R. Ekins
United Press
Shanghai
Woosting
Nanjing
Kenkichi Uyeda
Kianzwan
Tazene
Taxang Lamorrow
Chine Pees
Chinchiashan
Kiangwan
Chienkouchi
Hankouchia
Yenehigjan
Kia
Tazan
Meiyuan
Shanghai-Woosung
Kiangwan Vilage
18Th Route Army Headonaaty Ters
Shanghai-Nanking
Nanjiang
Ghemjus
Tazang
Chal
Internaal
Manufacturer Dead at Canton Founder of Hue Mledt Sweeper Co
W Ha Nooyer founder of Hue Mledt Sweeper Company died at his home in Canton on February 25 at age 98. He was prominent in reteaiex cup Seale qua philanthropy and active in managing his company for several years.
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Canton
W.hanooyer
Hue Mledt Suum
Tit Petra Tis Mame
Hia Homme
Soptit Canton
Teddy
Reteaiex Cup Seale Qua
Ethei Fesee
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Davis
Vacuum Oil Co
North East
Milon L. Brown
Foster Store
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Norris
Desmond
EXEC
State Manufacturers Association
BOK
Salvation Army Board
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