Library assault shocks New York in frantic corridor attack
John Abbott, a 26 year old New York efficiency engineer, lies critical after a hatchet attack inside a New York public library. Charles Frankel, 22, overpowered by guards, faces felonious assault and concealed weapons charges as police arrest him. Abbott’s parents react on learning of the incident while a Birmingham man confesses involvement in a related real estate crime.
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New York
New York Public Library
Charles Frankel
Abbott
W. Si) Abbott
Cleveland
Massive dam project would create 45 square mile lake
Cambridge Springs Feb 28 A federal flood control dam would flood more than 45 square miles across Erie and Crawford counties forming the largest inland lake in Pennsylvania. The dam would raise French Creek’s end level over 28 feet, submerging half of Bridge Springs residences and Drake's Mill area, and inundating Riverside Golf Course. Army engineers have approved the plan and await congressional funding.
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Erie
Crawford
Downstate
Ohio Valley
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Erie Store Burglary Solved Three Arrested
Erie police say a Thursday night burglary at Manceline Roseh’s grocery in Erle yielded $100 in goods stolen and was solved by confessions from two accomplices and the arrest of a third. Walter Parsis 22 Frank Jarski 21 and Theodore Nietkiewex 28 were held on formal burglary charges after admitting involvement at the city jail.
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Frank Jarski
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Parents oppose compulsory attendance at one-room school
Kane February 29 Parents of pupils in Hamilton Township object to three day attendance notices and oppose sending children to classes taught by Mia Carla Prentice in Morrison. They held meetings and promised renewed efforts to keep children from attending Prentice’s classes, aiming to choose schooling elsewhere.
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Carlatine Prentice
Morrison
Hamton Township
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Yigor
Prentice
Stacey Carter
Hamilton Township Timent
Law to Starve Out Aliens in Penna Sought
Pittsburgh Feb 28 More than 200000 illegal entrants are in Pennsylvania declares William A Mills head of the Order of Independent Americans alienism committee They push a plan to starve out aliens by requiring all employers to verify citizenship or entry certificates for foreign born workers The bill by State Senator George Rankin Jr would force illegals to prove status or lose employment
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
William A. Mills
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Order of Independent Americans
George Rankin, Jr
Allegheny County
Judge James in Oil City Tuesday
Judge James will speak in Oil City Tuesday as part of his campaign for governor. Delegations from Venango, Forest, and Clarion counties are expected to attend, with a reception held for supporters before he continues to Warren and Kane for further events.
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Coed UC Berkley Fined $5 For Speeding Chooses Traffic School
Berkeley California Miss Susan Z Caz UC co ed fined five dollars for speeding and offered the option to pay or attend traffic school she chose traffic school and was sent to the municipal garbage department office.
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Cal
Susan Z. Caz
University of California
Municipal Garbage Department
Ten youths arraigned for thefts in Franklin court
Ten youths, mostly 16 and 17, appeared before Judge Lee A. McCracken in Franklin on charges of stealing cars and embezzlement. Thomas Seyler, 16, was sent to Morganza Training School until discharged by law. Wayne Hulings, 17, and John Kinko, 16, had sentences suspended for two years. Thomas J. Siembida, 17, remanded to sheriff for further investigation. Floyd Keruchney, 17, charged with embezzlement, released on own recognizance to appear next week. his brother Richard, 15, to be brought to juvenile court.
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Wayne Hulings
John Kinko
Thomas J. Siembida
Dil City
Floyd Keruchney
Bleakley
Funis
Grove City
Richard
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Tightens Motor Transport Rules
Harrisburg reports the Public Utility Commission now regulates all motorized transport for public compensation in Pennsylvania. By Feb 1 1938 the commission had issued 11 certificates for trucks buses and taxicabs, with many fleets covered by single certificates. Violators face warnings fines suspension and license revocation under strict insurance and liability rules.
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Pennsylvania
He Public Utility Commission
Commission
Siailar
Orgons
Public Tility Commission
Cotor Transportaton
Steck
Ff Public Liability
Congo Insurance
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Motor Bureau reports complaints and cases in transit sector
The Motor Transportation Bureau and the Commission are dividing duties for Jewa and related trucks and buses. One hundred thirty eight employees cover the state with investigations across all sectors. Thirty one violations listed since January 1 and twenty nine complaints filed against certificate holders since April 1 1937. The bureau has 102 other cases pending for determination. In Prune Bowl news Santa Jose California the Chamber of Commerce adopts the name to immortalize the region. Pueblo California police teach pedestrians to walk facing traffic.
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Hayes Iden
Motor Transportation Bureau
Tie Commission
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