Governor Earle presses speed in Harrisburg plan
Governor George H. Earle urges a five day week in the Pennsylvania General Assembly to rush emergency laws. He proposes tapping special funds to prevent cuts to old age assistance and blind pensions funded by liquor store profits and seeks swift passage of bills to borrow funds and boost welfare payments for February through May. The push aims to finish by Friday if lawmakers align schedules.
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Morey
Potter
United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
George H. Harle
Senate
Trard
House
George H. Earle
Commonwealth
Segislature
House of Representatives
Welfare Department
General Fund
Assembly
Fire destroys Steubenville department store. three injured
A downtown Steubenville fire caused about 200000 dollars in damage to a department store and Grand Theatre. Firemen from ten Ohio and West Virginia towns aided the effort. Chief Edward Green and two others were overcome by smoke and hospitalized. Over 800 theatergoers evacuated calmly as flames broke out in the admin wing.
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United Press
Steubenville
Ohio
West, Virginia
W.T. Grant
Grand Theatre
Edward Green
William Singer
Liewt Matieskler
Martine Perry
Mingo Junction
Brilliant
Fol Jnnebée
Welleville
Wheeling
Wellstore
Walrol
W.va
Toronto
Pennsylvania seeks 19 million for March unemployment relief
Harrisburg officials estimate Pennsylvania must spend 19,206,877 for unemployment relief in March. Governor Earle warns the state lacks funds and will rely on federal aid, as 80-day needs include 6.8 million for direct relief, 5 million for cash relief, and 5.1 million for work relief, contingent on FEPRA funds.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Earle
Ree
Boar
Supreme Court May Rescue New Deal Policies
Federal court rulings threatened key parts of Roosevelt's recovery program as Weirton Steel and Kentucky coal cases challenged core constitutional foundations. Supporters hoped the Supreme Court's liberal majority would uphold NRA and related measures, though uncertainty grows over Section 7 A labor clauses and potential extensions of the recovery act.
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Julius Frandsen
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
New Deal
Weirton ‘Steel
Wilmington
Del
Kentucky
Lawsville
Cuto
Congress
NRA
Supreme Court
Weirton
Fifty Three Employees Dismissed in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on February 28 thirty three employees from the highway welfare and banking departments have been dismissed since mid February as semi monthly payroll requisitions passed through the offices.
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Perenue
Harrisburg
Fiscs
Clash at Mine Injures Several Pickets in Wilkes-Barre
In Hanover Township Pennsylvania state police and United Anthracite Miners of Pennsylvania pickets clashed near Glen Alden Coal Company collieries. A court order directs the insurgent union to rescind its strike call.
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United Press
Wilkes-Barre
United Anthracite Miners of Pennsylvania
Hanover Township
Glen Alden
New Federal Court at Erie Proposed for Northwestern Pa
Rep Charles Crosby introduces a bill to form a fourth federal judicial district with headquarters at Erie. The proposed district would cover 12 northwestern counties including Erie Crawford Mercer Venango Potter Forest and Warren reducing travel to Pittsburgh or Cleveland.
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Crosby
Fourth Judicial District
Pennsylvania
Congress
Charles N. Crosby
Meadville
Federal Judicial District
Erie
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Federal District Court
Crawford
Mercer
Venango
Pik
Forest
Warren
McKean
Clarion
Cameron
Potter and
Jefferson
Crude Oil Output Declines in Pennsylvania Week
Daily average crude oil production in Pennsylvania fields fell to 69,400 barrels for the week ending February 23, down from 71,350 the prior week and 58,650 a year ago. Two districts rose, Kane-Butler by 200 barrels and the West Virginia district by 1,450.
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Unice Fresc
City
Pennsylvania
Kane-Butler
West Virginia
Meat price surge predicted by Secretary Wallace
Secretary of Agriculture Henry A Wallace forecasts sharp rises in meat prices through 1935 and 1936 with beef and pork up about 22 percent by July 1 and 10 percent more by December 31. Butter l ike products up around 6 percent while vegetables stay near current levels. Overall food prices could increase about 11 percent in the first half of 1935.
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United Press
Washington
Porterhouse
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Billa
Homburger
Airloin Ab
Liberalized compensation benefits proposed for workmen
Governor George H. L. Barre announced administration plans to liberalize Pennsylvania's 1915 workmen compensation law. The bill would allow life disability benefits, raise weekly limits from 15 to 25 dollars, extend waiting period provisions, expand medical coverage to six months, and permit dependents two years to file after a worker's death.
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United Press Harrisburg
George H L. Barre
Pennsylvania
Kim Toss
Sabotage Suspected In Post Airship Downfall
Laboratory tests were to determine if a foreign substance was placed in the Winnie Mae airship’s manifold to sabotage Wiley Post and force an emergency landing at Muroc Dry Lake. Pacine Air Motive Corp president Nicholls claimed saboteurs clogged the oil line with emery dust, turning a planned stratosphere flight toward New York into a crash scare.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Call
Wiley Post
Uler
New York
Pamer Ecnolls
Pacine Air Motive Corporation
Nicholls
Post
Muroc Dry Lake
Calif
Los Angels
Mechanics of
Long May Run for Governor of Louisiana
Sen Huey P Long hints at running for Louisiana governor next spring after saying he has "about decided" to seek the office. He notes he has considered the presidency in the past and cites Jack Garner's parallel bid, suggesting he may pursue both roles if feasible. He stresses timing will guide decisions.
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Long
Louisiana
United Press
Baton Rouge
Huey P. Long
Tye
Jack Garner
Congress
One Missing in Launch Blast Near Yerba Buena Island
A 90 foot U S Navy launch carrying sailors and Bay Bridge workers exploded in San Francisco Bay near Yerba Buena Island. About 20 men jumped overboard. one man, coxswain Benjamin Mathews, is missing and feared dead. Officials say backfire caused the explosion igniting the craft's gasoline tonics.
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San Francisco
Navy
Quintuplets Nine Months Old Today in Callander
The Dionne quintuplets are nine months old today in Callander Ontario. Dr Allan Roy Dafoe downplays celebration saying it is just another day and the babies do not need new outfits yet as they continue to grow.
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United Press
Callander
Ont
Allan Roy Dafoe
Nisses
Raising Fund for Defense of Hauptmann in New York
A mass meeting in New York to support Bruno Richard Hauptmann raised about 2000 dollars for the appeal. The overflow crowd of 3000 filled the German section hall while 2500 booed as Col. Lindbergh’s presence at the trial was recalled. Chief counsel Edward J. Reilly and his wife Anna were cheered as they pleaded innocence.
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United Press New York
Reilly
America
Flemington
N. J
Magotmann
Heilly
Council May Purchase Truck for City
The city may decide to buy a truck for municipal use at the upcoming executive session Monday evening. Director of Streets Stanley H. Nichols urged the purchase weeks ago, but low city finances delayed action. Mayor Glen Miller indicated March first as a possible decision date, while City Treasurer Frank E. Westley noted a tax collections uptick should cover bills and salaries.
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Stanley H. Nichols
Glen Miller
Lkely
Frank E. Westley
Penn a Electric Company Fights Utility Levy
Harrisburg reports that the Public Utilities of Pennsylvania faces administration proposed utility taxes. A special hearing before the House Ways and Means committee is set for March 18 with two weeks to assemble. The Pennsylvania Electric Association and Pennsylvania Gas Association urged delay for adequate protest preparation. They criticized the bills as blanket taxes aimed at utility costs, saying consumers would bear the burden.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
House Ways Wild Means
Frank W. Ruth
Berks
Pennylvania Electric Association
Pennsylvania Gas Association
Weather Halts Grading as Field Work Stops
Cold conditions stop the r¢ grading of the athletic field under the RWD. John Lanaton cites near zero weather freezing loose dirt. Harding Fairview and Junior High work continues with many laborers. King street sewer progress slow. water intake pipe to be laid today. The city awaits state RWD approval to proceed on other relief efforts.
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RWD
John Lanaton
Harding
Fairview
N. R. Dickson
King Street
Thhe City
Trial Nears Close in Kidnap Slay Case at Noylestown
In Noylestown Pennsylvania on February 28 the commonwealth prepared for a rapid windup of its case against Martin Farrell and Francis Wiley, after calling four star witnesses in the kidnapping and slaying of William Welss, a Philadelphia sports man.
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United Press
Noylestown
Commonwealth
Martin Farrell
Francis Wiley
William Welss
Philadelphia Sportsman
Survey shows danger greater than last year at Pittsburgh area
Lower Allegheny River flood warning issued by Pittsburgh observers and federal engineers after survey from Emilenton to Parker. Five feet of water expected to threaten Monongahela gorge and island. Wightman glass plant suspended operations. 250 workers temporarily out of work. Parker schools may close Friday for lack of water. water works pumps hoisted. Merchants move stock to upper floors as lowlands flood.
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Parker
Kittanning
Jardine
Hast Braily
Early Break Predicted in Relief Stalemate
Washington on February 28 Roosevelt met Majority Leader Joseph T Robinson to untangle the 4 880 000 000 work relief bill. White House advisers predicted a break within 24 hours as talks began with Edward A O Neal of the American Farm Bureau Federation who backs wages the government can afford to pay. Senate approval of a prevailing wage amendment sought by organized labor has blocked the relief program.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Joseph T. Robinson
White House
Hyde Park
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Senate
Strike Leaves Two Cities Dark In Texas Frontier Area
El Paso Texas and Juarez Mexico plunged into darkness after a 58 minute power outage at the Rio Grande plant and Santa Fe street grid. Governor Clyde Tingley threatened to restore power from Las Cruces New Mexico by noon if necessary.
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Ey United Pree
Paso
Tex
Clyde Tingley
New Mexico
Las Cruces
N. M
Mexico
EL Paso
el Pasd
Jumren
el Paso Electric Cool Bay
Big Rio Grande
Lie City
Santa Fe Strent
Onme
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Huey
California
Hauptmann
Lindbergh
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Penn’a Electric Company Fights Utility Levy
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Island
GLASS
Allegheny River
Robinson
Farm Bureau
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