Corry swears in Hepler as mayor and two councilmen
Mayor Hepler and Councilmen elect Rosevadher and Sandburg along with City Controller Charles A. Palit are sworn in at a special meeting in Corry. Mayor Hepler vows no radical staff changes, places police chief in charge of the Police Department, and asks for Council support as he outlines a cautious start to his administration.
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Hepler
Corry
Maiyer
Tuchard Rossbacher
A. O. Sandburg
Chas. A. Pain
Glen Miller
Rosevadher
Sandburg
Charles A. Palit
B. Porter
Counel
C. B. Porter
Kent
Evangelist Sentenced to 12 to 24 Years in Jail
Mercer Pa Jan 3 Rev Daniel T Thomas 65 a retired evangelist from Maysville Pa was sentenced to two prison terms of 6 to 12 years each for the double slaying of Aigwite and their boarder Tidge George Howley He was ordered to serve the sentences consecutively totaling 12 to 24 years in Western penitentiary Thomas pleaded guilty to two counts of voluntary manslaughter after Commonwealth presented evidence he killed his wife Mary Brown Thomas 45 a schoolteacher and the boarder Frank Hodge 75 in the Phemias lone leet ithetober 16
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Mercer
Daniel T. ‘Thomas
Maysville
Tidge
George"h. Howley
Western Penitentiary
Rev
Thomas
tWe Commonwealth
Mary Brown Thomas
Frank Hodge
Phemias Lone ‘Leet Ithetober
Relief Head in Counter Attack on Treasurer
Harrisburg reports accuse State Treasurer F Clair Ross of delays in relief program. Karl De Schweinitz defends administration, cites 288 cases with duplications and prior reports. Mrs. Emma Miller promises damning new information to Gov Earle's relief probe committee.
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United Prean
Harrisburg
F. Clair Ross
Publi Assistance
Karl du Sulweinitz
Treasuty Department
Aoas
George H. Earle
de Schweintz Ald
Karl de Sehweriitz
Ding Gurney Miller
Unemployment Benefit Enrollment Starts in County
Scores enrolled for unemployment compensation as Pennsylvania authorized benefits take effect. Charles F. Cronin of the State Employment Service said over 100 applications may be filed by day’s end at the Community Loan Company on North Center. Central office data and a three week waiting period determine eligibility, with rapid processing urged to place applicants in line for weekly benefits.
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Pennsylvania
Charles F. Crofin
Community Loan Company
Bank
North Center Street
Tiforis
Union
Applican
Cronin
Olean Physician Dr Mary Jepeon Dies in Florida
The body of Dr Mary Jepeon a 70 year old retired physician from Olean New York was sent to Orlando Florida today for defamation proceedings. Jepeon practiced medicine for forty years and was associated with Stier Beer Vertes local identity.
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Olean
Wilame Beach
Pla
Mary Bunker Jepaon
J,y
Orlando
Fla
Jepeon
Two Brothers Hurt In Auto Crash Near Cutting-Wurtsburg
A weekend accident near Cutting-Wurtsburg left Edward Jaworski 16 in Corry hospital with a fractured arm and critical condition. His brother Joseph 18 was released but worsened at home, and a third youth suffered minor injuries. Edward reportedly tried to swerve to avoid an oncoming car near Cutting School, but collided and rolled into a ditch.
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Cutting
Wattaburg
Foad
Edward Jaworski
William Jawa
State Line
Corry Hospital
Joseph
Congress To Address Unemployment Through Public Works
United Press reports a labor census shows most indirect jobs from public works went to heavy industries. John D. Biggers notes 7,822,912 sought work. analysis could steer Congress on relief, dole, or revived PWA. Data lists totals for states and federal programs with unemployment percentages.
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United Press
Washington
SIP
John D. Biggers
Public Works Administration
PWA
Biggers
Roosevelt
Goverlain
Nya
Ccc
Wore
Pennsylvania
Officials Across Pennsylvania Take Oath Of Office
Harrisburg Jan 3 moving day as public officials elected or re elected in November assume duties. Hundreds of county and city officers including 58 judges and 22 mayors take oaths. In Philadelphia Democrats assume control of the four key city posts and Dr Luther A Harr resigns as state secretary of banking becomes city treasurer.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Democra's
Register of Wills
Luther A. Harr
Woman Burned in Ridgway Night Fire
P N Laughner of Uniontown is recovering in Ridgway hospital after his evening gown was set aflame by a lighted cigarette during a New Year’s Eve dance. The incident occurred as guests gathered to celebrate.
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Ridgway, Pa
P. N. Laughner
Uniontown
Ridgway Hospital
Monaghan case ends amid prosecution shift in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh dateline reports the Monaghan case moving toward a nolle pros filing as Attorney Andrew Park indicates he will seek dismissal of the indictment against the co defendants. Attorney General Charles J. Marguth says he leaves prosecution to Allegheny county district attorney's discretion.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Monaghan
Uniontown
O Jie Atlorney
Andrew
Park
Charles J. Margruth
Pas
Allegheny County
Fire destroys Spring Creek home after noon blaze
A two story frame residence owned by George Burch at Spring Creek was ruined and valued at ten thousand dollars when a fire broke out shortly before noon. The origin is undetermined though overheated chimney is suspected. Neighbors and firefighters battled the flames as the house burned, leaving only the framework. residents affected and property partly saved.
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Dumage
George Burch
Biech
Court Upholds Right to Len Funds for PWA
The Supreme Court, in a major New Deal ruling, preserves the Public Works Administration’s authority to lend funds for the power program. Justice George Sutherland authored the unanimous decision, supporting federal power expansion and signaling potential further rulings on utility valuation and rate practices amid continued administrative gains.
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United Press
Washington
Public Works Administration
Grant
Fem Gantis
Tistice
George Sutherland
Hug TL. Black
Black
New Deal
Aginst Pacific Gas & Electric Co
California Power Commission
TAY
Sap
Howard
Roosevelt
The
Provident
New Chinese President Leads Conservative Turn After December Rule
A new Chinese government declares victory over the Japanese and moves to purge political prisoners, pledge unified resistance, and reform the prison system. Dry JA, Kung heads the executive Yuan cabinet with a focus on anti Communist purges, signaling a shift to conservative factions despite anti left rhetoric.
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Dry JA
Kung
Executive Yuan
China
Iit
Missionary Links Japanese Military to Far East Unrest
Rev. A J Stirewall, veteran Japan missionary, addressed Corry Men's Bible Class on Japan’s wartime rise of military influence, Sino Japanese conflict, and world peace. He noted five percent dominate Nippon and discussed Chinese, Russian interests, Panay bombing context, with a question box at end.
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Far East
Nippon
Japan
A. J. Stirewall
Corry Men's Bible
Salvation Army Hall
Stirewall
Russia
Stirewalt
Empire
U. S
Roosevelt urges passage of wage hour law and tax reform
President Roosevelt asked Congress to enact wage hour legislation and urged nationwide cooperation. He outlined three tax revision essentials, defended New Deal fundamentals, and called for cost constraints and fair treatment of small business while stressing strong national strength amid growing global tensions.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
House
Senate
Secor
Meet Death in Weekend Mishaps
The New Year’s holiday weekend brought a high toll with at least 459 deaths nationwide and overall holiday fatalities exceeding 1,000. Pennsylvania reported thirty-nine deaths as the city and Oil City connections appear in the coverage.
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Pennsylvania
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