Jack Baker Dies From Vehicle Fumes In Warren Garage
James Lewis Jack Baker 30 purchasing agent for Emblem Oil Co. died from carbon monoxide poisoning after returning from Jamestown Saturday night. He was found slumped in his auto in the rear Warren garage of Ernest J. Anderson on Madigan Avenue. Coroner Ed Lowrey ruled accidental death by asphyxiation after a partial autopsy. The body was taken to Brackes Keating funeral home with services planned at the funeral home Wednesday afternoon. Baker had been ill recently and had returned to work after a recovery period. He reportedly spent Saturday in Jamestown and left about 3:30 a m, driving toward Warren where he was found around 9 50 a m. The ignition switch was off and the garage door closed. The entry door was found open.
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Jack) Baker
Emblem Oil Company
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Baker
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Anderson Garage
Ed Lowrey
Brackes-Keating Funeral
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Senate Dispute Over Philadelphia Senator Seat
Harrisburg Feb 27 The 1939 Senate faces an unprecedented split verdict in the Phils tot s district contest. Judge Fin iggher ruled Salus defeated Levin by one vote in the November 8 election. Levin has served since January 3 and is paid as state senator. Democrats say Levin can only be removed by impeachment needing two thirds.
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State Senate
Herbert ¥. Levin
Samuel W. Salus
Philstot
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Thomas DB. Finigtter
Senate
Salus
Levin
Democrats
High court upholds mil control law for interstate trade
Washington February 27 Supreme Court approves Pennsylvania mil control law applied to Pennsylvania milk sold only in interstate commerce. The statute requires milk dealers to obtain a license from the state milk control board to bond guaranteeing proper farmer payment and to pay minimum prices set by the board.
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Labor Peace Talks Seen Failing to Break Labor Rift
Washington February 27 Pessimism among labor leaders signals that a truce outlining spheres of influence will likely be the limit of achievement in AFL CIO peace talks under President Roosevelt. Formal acceptance of CIO President John L. Lewis is awaited as a negotiating committee is readied while AFL moves to delay Wagner Act amendments that split labor factions.
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Utah
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Thirty killed in Palestine amid violence across cities
Haifa Jerusalem and highway attacks killed thirty and wounded many, with forty five Arabs and Jews among the injured. The outbreaks followed Arab celebrations of a nationwide victory and reports that Britain plans to establish an Arab dominated state in Palestine.
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Spain Recognizes Franco Regime as Civil War Near End
United Press reports Great Britain and Franco recognizing the Nationalist government accelerates Spain toward a conclusion. Prime Minister Chamberlain cites Franco control of most territory after fall of Catalonia and Evacuation plans for Republican leaders, with Franco promising no reprisals and Spain’s independence while war continues in Europe.
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Madrid
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John Tener Doing Very Nicely Today
John Tener a 76 year old former Pennsylvania governor was reported to be doing very nicely today at the Van derbilt hotel where he is under treatment for bronchial pneumonia. His niece Miss Roberta Johns said he has passed the crisis and is expected to be out of bed in about ten days.
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Vanderbilt Hotel
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Corry Milk Producers Meet at Syracuse Today
Corry milk producers dispatched a seven member delegation to a mass meeting at Syracuse to protect farmers interests in the New York milk shed after a court order invalidation. Attendees include Carl Proctor Arthur Martin Frank Harvey Robert G Bates Peter L Schurman Ivan Harth and Webb McCray of the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association. Dairy leaders warned that metropolitan dealers may try to lower prices and withhold milk from New York if needed. Hospitals and libraries were assured an uninterrupted supply despite potential disruptions.
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Robert G. Bates
Peter L.schurman
Tvan Harth
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Dairymen's League Cooperative Association, Inc
Tammany Chief Found Guilty as Fixer
United Press reports James Z. Hines, a top Tammany Hall district leader, found guilty of fixing crimes. Prosecutors hailed the conviction as a major blow to corruption as Thomas J. Dewey courts a Republican presidential bid in 1940 amid New York political machine tensions.
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Siggins Named to Public Utility Board
SPARTA NOD to Siggins for a Public Utility Board post as the second annual city concert program unfolds. The Corry Band, under Grace Hanney Shiekls of Fourtanghury, presents a diverse program at the Sato High Auditorium Wednesday evening at 6:00. Featured are overtures Light Cavalry and Lustgnil, the Polish Dance, Soprano solos, and portraits by Cory Band and Mrs. Shela. Victor Sayre and Spartanaburg pianist Mertill Lille accompany, with participation by the Spartianshnes.
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Hundreds guilty of payroll padding reveal scale
Unclear text shows widespread payroll padding allegations hitting many individuals. The snippet references organizations and officials, with distorted names complicating precise identification. Further readable details suggest a formal investigation and potential disciplinary actions.
Freighter Lilian Sunk After Collision Off New Jersey
The Conat Giard reported shortly after 2 p m today that the freighter Lilian was damaged in a collision with the German freighter Wiegand and sank in four fathoms of water about 26 miles southeast of Makquan New Jersey.
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High winds cause damage citywide in storm run
Severe weather struck last night with strong winds and heavy rain. Multiple storefront signs were toppled along Main Street and smaller damage reported in North Center Street area. Weather officials note rising temperatures tonight and tomorrow with no extended power outages reported.
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State liquor and beer taxes show large municipal take
In Pennsylvania the state reports heavy revenue from liquor and beer, with a gross business of 323,513,277 for the year ending January 1 and profits totaling 16,?. funds redirected to pensions and state needs. License revenue adds to a total of 22,051,816 with municipalities receiving allocations.
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JFK Reiter
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Imag Haw
Sit-down strikes ruled illegal by Supreme Court
Washington February 27 Chief Justice Charles Eynna Higher says sit-down strikes constitute force and violence and the national labor relations board cannot confirm statements of employees discharged for taking part in a sit-down. Hughes spoke for a majority of the Supreme Court.
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National Tabor Relations Board
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Suprema Court
Sherman Highway Head Appointed in Erie County
Erie February reports announce Sherman Highway Head named superintendent of the state highway department in Erie County, effective March 4. The change follows broad political maneuvering in Harrisburg, with ongoing contention over the appointment and the broader control of highway policy.
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