Early wage increases may avert steel strike in area
Highway officials in Erie County meet with Bernard Cochran and WPA leaders to draft a statewide rural road improvement plan. The program aims to repair gravel and blacktop routes across the county, with a spring launch possible by April. About 4000 WPA workers are employed in Erie County, and the project could absorb hundreds more as openings fill. On February 20 the payroll listed 520 workers in Erie County and 911 in the sixcounty region.
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Bernard Cochran
WPA
Hopela
Erie County
Sevynal Hundred
Cochran
Chrysler to bargain with union leaders next week
General Motors and the United Automobile Workers forecast a near settlement on most demands after a 44 day strike. Chrysler conferences will begin next week with Herman Welder and Lester Colbert named to represent the company alongside Walter P. Chrysler and U A W officials.
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General Motors
United Auto Workers
James C. Austin
United Press
Depros
The
Automobiles Workers
Chrysler Corporation
Chrysler
Ines Herman L. Welder
de Soto
Lester L Colbert
Walter P. Chrysler
Wohart T. Fysniensteen
Four state mental institutions seek rapid enlargement
Harrisburg February 25 Welfare Secretary John D Pennington urged immediate expansion of Laurelton State Village Selinsgrove colony and the Pennhurst and Poll locations to ease overcrowding. Plans call for Laurelton to rise from 750 to 2500 beds Selinsgrove from 450 to 2000 and each of the Pennhurst and Poll institutions to add 3000 beds. State and county hospitals will swap patients to free county facilities for aged and mild cases while transferring more severe cases to state care.
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Oy United
Harrisburg
Welfare
John D. Pennington
Laurelton State Village
Selinsgrove Colony
Pennhurst
New Drive For Old Age Pensions Fueled By Townsend Conviction
United Press reports a renewed push for $200 a month age pensions after Dr Francis Townsend was convicted of contempt of a House committee investigating his age security plan. Townsend, the California doctor, awaits sentence as the case continues, amplifying the momentum behind the Townsend plan.
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United Press
Washington
Francis £. Townsend
Howe of Representatives
Forld Age Security
California
Oh the Bell
Townsend
Borah Submits Compromise on Court Change
Senator William Borah proposes a senate joint resolution as a middle ground to modify judiciary reform without fully adopting Roosevelt’s plan. The measure would affirm states’ power to address social and economic issues while limiting Supreme Court review of state laws under due process. It targets questions like New York’s minimum wage law and limits corporate personhood, aiming to ease court pressure amid partisan debate.
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Borah
United Press
Washington
William E. Borah
Tda
Senate
Fiay
Roosevelt
Hid
Supreme Court
New York
House
45 000 Workers Now On Strike
Washington reports 45 000 workers in six major industries are on strike out of 27 864 000 employed. Secretary Edward McGrady says the figures show no abnormal situation but warns labor relations could sour if parties do not cooperate. He advocates measured analyses of industrial operations within a cooperative society.
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United Press
Washington
Edward McGrady
Wage and Price Advances Seen as Certainty
In Pittsburgh on February 25 general wage and price advances in the steel industry appeared likely as early price increases were announced. Pig iron rose to 22 dollars per ton in Chicago and Duluth, with a Pittsburgh district forecast of similar moves. Benjamin F. Fairless of Carnegie Steel indicated prices must rise if wages are to increase, as plants push toward higher payrolls and a possible 40 hour week amid labor agitation.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Duluth
Benjamin F. Fairless
Carnegie-Tilinoia Steel Corporation
Fairless
Mark
Carnegie-Illinois
Youngstown
Farrell
Peices
No Time Extension for Driver Permits Deadline Fixed
Pettingway patrolmen stated there will be no extension of time for automobile and truck drivers to obtain operating licenses by the February 28, 1936 deadline. The Sunday final date does not alter the rule. Pending actors permits legislation won’t take effect for a year. current setup remains until then. Assemblyman J A Van Allsburg proposed cutting renewal fees from $2 to $1. Most drivers have renewal applications. those without should write to the state department of revenue.
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Petignway
Aub-Station
J. A. van Allsburg
North East
State Department of Revertue
Respite Granted in Altoona Slaying Case
Gov George H Marle issued a respite staying execution of Roy T Lockard of Altoona in the railroad case that killed his sweetheart s 3 year old child. The stay runs through March 29 as announced by his office.
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Harrisburg
George H. Marle
Roy T. Lockard
Altoona
Movie writer slain in Hollywood mystery
United Press reports world writer and film figure Humphrey V. Penning was slain today in Hollywood. The case remains as mystifying as a plotted script. He owned 48 Hig widow is being observed as the body is removed to Riverside County Hospital for a routine examination. Further details were scarce as investigators pursued the strange circumstances surrounding the death.
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United Pre
Humphrey V Peinign
Sven Slaml
Fox Enoties Pictures
Waa Lnlit
Auto Fatalities Probed Funeral Rites Arranged
Funeral arrangements for two accident victims were completed at Union City. Deputy Coroner Arthur Grow announced preparations for a formal inquiry into the death of Mrs. Sara B. Etter, 59, struck by train No. 581 near Union City. Services for Mrs. Etter will be at Crowe final home with Rev. W.J. Heslvit officiating and burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Also noted were services for Mrs. Cornelia Crocs, 26, of New Tremain, with Rev. J. L. Strong officiating and interment at Ashuey Cemetery. Coroner Grow will hold an inquest into Mrs. Cenezki’s death after city boundaries limited revenue for highway work. City Council planned oral preliminaries and bids for a bond issue and sale of a rural carrier route. Meeting adjourned with limited business anticipated.
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Union City
Corrner
Arthur Grow
Sara
Etter
Vily
Philadelpia-Erie
Pennsylvania
Crowe
Rey WJ. Hesvilt
Burl
Evergreen Cemety
Jora Belle Crocs
Newtresanil Corners
Wittonity
New Trelanit
J. L. Strong
Asluey
Monnyyeve
Jning. Murel
Vrowe
Mra. Cenelki
Harry Niethamer
Erie
Anil
Neda
Merrihers
Flood Control Bill Faces Test Monday Senate
The state flood control bill, a heated issue over state versus federal power to regulate electric power generation, heads to a Senate test Monday night. Supporters argue for tighter state control while opponents warn against entrenched regulatory overreach and potential legal challenges.
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United Press Raraiyan
Senate
Fitjval
Ethiopian chieftain slain sparks Addis Ababa violence
An Ethiopian chieftain Rag Destri, last of a line, was captured and killed amid unrest in Addis Ababa. Reports say followers of Ray Desta attacked the capital last Friday, wounding Gen Aurel Lotta, while viceroy Marshal Graziani and church head Cyril faced serious threats as authorities deployed troops to hunt the attackers.
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United Press
Rome
Adilis Ababa
Rag Destri
Ray Desta
Addis Atsig
Aurel Lotta
Chile
Thicolan Air Forcs
Mortullo Graziani
Cyril
Dihlopian Conti
Ini
Addis
Planeo Hearings On Guffey Coal Measure
Washington Feb 25 Chairman Mathew M Neely a Democrat of West Virginia said the senate Interstate commerce sub committee has decided not to hold hearings on the Feed Guffey coal bill.
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United Press
Washington
Mathew M. Neely
W. Va
Senate Interstate Commerce Subcommittee
Kiwanis Dinner Meeting Draws 36 Attendees
Thirty six Kiwanis members gathered at the Hotel Corry for a dinner meeting and attendance contest. The losing team was led by Truy Greant while the winning team, led by Walter L. Scott, was celebrated. Guy Simmons reported on the division's finances as well as collaboration with Corry colleges and universities. Entertainment featured Neva Moon guiding students Virginia Williams Lara Wardell Ger imide Crowell and Autumn Colby in five guitar numbers. Attorn ey Jamey Williamson of Corry attended as a guest.
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Ies
Kiwanisi
Corry
Noot
M) Truy Greant
All Jiernbery
Yivleh
Attorny Walter L. Scott
Guy Simmons
Corryltes
Colleges and Universitien
Spanish film star Rosita Diaz executed in Gibraltar
Reports from Gibraltar on February 25 claim Spanish cinema star Rosita Diaz was executed by nationalist troops. Verification is unclear amid conflicting accounts from the theater and military circles.
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Gibraltar
Rosita Diaz
Pennsylvania motor police plan to merge agencies
A prolonged move to consolidate all police units into a single Pennsylvania motor police division faces a $6,250,000 funding estimate and a June start. Governor proposes statewide reorganization to pool highway patrols and other agencies under one command to streamline operations. Local reactions and legislative hearings follow as details of the merger unfold.
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Morey J. Potter
United Press
Aes
Harmiaburg
Organ
Teel Mooldidla
Tanya
Ecoealiof
Ato
Polive
Aunnaylvania Motor Police
Peryutar
Une
Dalé Arter
Monty
Tls
Murai
Mob Threats and a Murder Confession in Whitchester Case
In Whitchester Pennsylvania on February 2 a mob threat emerges as authorities pursue alias Meyer, age 20, charged with a brutal crime. Meyer confesses to a violent act, aided by his attorney J. T. Meelie, and pleads guilty to mulitple charges amid mob pressure and legal threats.
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Meyer
Meelie
Patrick
Minoelee
United Press
Somerset
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Stacey Gunderman
Gunderman
Monaghan
Monaghar
Dustin Crouige
Adnonilistibonerk
Munagtuin
Dry Shyanle & Mobaghin
Yale Tole Yevally
Gleaces Mariott
Uei
Gumedorman
Swennik Dager Pruners
Pickets Beat Plant Official at Talgin Mill Gate
A plant official trying to pass a picket line at the Talgin mill in Mil. was knocked down by several union members. Police rushed the scene as the official, unnamed, lay on the sidewalk. The fracas ended with minor injuries after officers intervened. the man did not enter the plant.
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Talgin, Mil
Watch Company
Lgin
Governor in Minor Crash Near Jamestown
Governor Univing escaped injury after a minor car mishap in a snowstorm near Monte Romary Pika Mountain. His companion and two others were not harmed. The party paused at Jamestown for a midweek visit. Mr and Mrs John Bernberts and daughter Maxine were visitors yesterday.
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Witaiamsport
H. Worl
Monteromary Pika Mountain
Nate Nobila
John Bernberts
Maxine
Vlaltora
Jamestown
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Riveraiiy
Lloyil Baliye
Crocker
Hata
Regula -Sestta
Ras Destra
Graziani
Planeo
Guffey
Coatesville
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