Pennsylvania House moves to transfer funds for relief
In Harrisburg the House approved five bills to transfer 24 million dollars from four state funds and to fine 12 million for relief after the deficiency appropriation is depleted. The session ends with Gov. Farley’s term, James to be inaugurated, and relief funds near exhaustion amid a divided Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morey J. Potter
United Press
Harrisburg
State Senate
Pennsylvania
House
Hiteh
Aperia
George H. Farle
Arthur HT. James Will
Erie political shifts loom as commissioners seek new terms
Erie’s Wie Times notes a sweeping bid for offices across county government. Commissioners Platley Sehiunay Blair map reelection bids. Burton Laub pursues Republican district attorney nomination against John Blackmore. Ralph McCord seeks clerk treasurer. Carlton King aims for reelect on Democratic ticket. Katherine Kavelage seeks another term as recorder. Lawrence Taylor to run for prothonotary. Dr Walter Stroble may or may not run again for coroner. Mayor Barber seeks reelection with Republican slate. Gale Boss Flirty Teles also seek second terms. Francis Hagerty vows to serve a second term as city treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Platley
Helen M. Sehiunay
Tom H. Blair
Wiet Times
Erie City
Burton R. Laub
Feld
Mortimer H. Graham
Lanb
Atorney John Blackmore
Ralph B. McCord
Wpisler
Willy
Carlton V. King
Binet Davis
Katherine Kavelage
Revbbler of Deeds
Wil Aiso
Lawrence A. Taylor
Walter Stroble
Cnarie Barber
Francis Hagerty
F D R Seeks Big Sum to Continue WPA Until June
President Roosevelt asked Congress to approve about 700 million dollars to extend the Works Progress Administration until June 16. Senators Hatch and N.Y. My proposed two bills to curb political activity by federal employees and give Congress broad powers to police federal elections, aiming to reach non-federal workers as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.D.R
BIG Sum
Washington
Senate
Ronsegill
Congress
Works Progress Administration
Carl A. Hatch
N. My
Hatch
Employers Urged to Pay 1988 Unemployment Contributions
Pennsylvania Labor and Industry Secretary Ralph Mt Bashore warns employers to complete 1938 payroll based contributions by January 31 1989 to secure a 99 percent credit against the federal tax. Late payments risk additional federal tax liabilities and penalties. quarterly final 1988 assessments were mailed to employers.
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Pennsylvania
Labor and Industry
Ralph Mt. Bashore
Forleigh
Bashore Sail
Bashore
Pashore
Raniarog
Kaltenbach Renamed County Appraiser in Erie District
Erie county mercantile appraiser Frank J. Kaltenbach was reappointed by Auditor General Warren R. Roberts to serve through 1989. He may name an assistant. Also reappointed in the district were Mrs. Pose A. Blystone of Cambridge Springs Crawford county Mrs. Caroline S. Johnston of Bradford McKean county Miss Marie Dillon of Warren Warren county Joseph Bodumer of Oil City Venango county.
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Kaltenbach
Frank J. Kaltenbach
Erie
Erie County Mercantile
Warren R. Roberts Tofay
Pose A. Blystone
Cambridge Springs
Crawford County
Caroline S. Johnston
Bradford
McKean
Marie Dillon
Warren
Warren County
Joseph Bodumer
Oil City
Venango County
Republicans Control Committees In Pennsylvania Senate Row
In Harrisburg on January 4, the split over organizing the 1939 Pennsylvania Senate ended with Republicans gaining control of committees via a decisive vote aided by Democrat William Brae Lawrence. Democrats, led by Lieutenant Governor Kennedy, seated contesting senator Herbert Levin while blocking Republican selections, amid a heated floor fight and mass shifts among staff. Senator Samuel L. Gilson claimed he was offered inducements to side with Republicans.
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James Shepley
United Press
Harrisburg
Senate
Ren
Frederick T. Gelder
Quehanna
Demincrat
William J. Brae
Lawrence
John ©. Morlocks
Dennis J. Mulvibillaunt
Clefelers
House
Thomas J. Callahan
Broe
Thomas Kennedy
Herbert S. Levin
Philadelphia
Samuel W. Salas
Med Thomas
Mervitt
H. Letaler
Clearfield
John G. Snowden
Lycoming
Sens
Thseph P. Dando
Schuylkill
P. Tenney
Allegheny
Denner
Henney
Jones
Sapa
Allegheny County
Davidt
Corry Man’s Kin Injured In Fall In Buffalo
Thomas 8 Snare of 291 Wingara Street Buffalo, a brothel of James Vi Sinare, 531 West Chuck Street Corry, is in critical condition at Pinehart Hospital Silver Creek after falling from an electric pole. An employee of New Fork Stns Gas & Electric Company, he sustained possible fractures of the right wrist elbow and neck. Fears are grave and his sister may prove fatal, reports say.
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Thomas
Wingara Street
Buffalo
James ‘Vi Sinare
Chuck Street
Corry
Pinehart Hospital
Silver Creek
Wave
New Fork Stns Gas & Electric Company
Fim
Silver Creele
Netvis Bane
Silver Cree
Trier
Taxi Drivers Strike in New York Sees Citywide Action
Mayor LaGuardia announced striking taxi drivers would return to work after a large stoppage involving about 11 000 drivers and 1 000 workers. Police shifted to emergency duty for the first time since 1927 amid wage and contract demands. A separate group of 4 000 owner drivers would receive new stickers. A mediation conference was proposed.
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New York City
United Pre
New York
F. H. LaGuanda
Tniticab
Worldriday
Txieab
Planet Times
Sacro
Vanzetti
Augst
Transport Workers Union
CTO
Atrke
Maeyer FH. baGuardia
State Labor Mediation Board
Reneau Urges Cooperative Aid For Youth Here
Northfield district secretary M. Reneau addressed Rotary Club members on “The Challenge of New Year's” urging constructive youth programs. He warned against destructive forces and stressed leadership for the city’s future, praising F. A. Loveland and electing Will J. Wilcox to the board as part of honoring the club.
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Northweal
Tok
Rotary Clb
New Hampshire
Reneali
Rolarans
F. A. Loveland
Will J. Wilcox
Reneau
William Miller
McCall Conviction Upheld by Florida Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the conviction and death sentence of Franklin Pierce McCall for kidnapping Jimmy Cash of Princeton, Florida, last summer. The ruling rejected defense arguments for a new trial or life imprisonment, upholding the Miami trial procedures and penalty.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida Supreme Court
Pranklin Pierce McCall
Jimmy Cash
Princeton
McCall
Miami
Taggert Heads For Pa Cabinet Post
Philadelphia Jan 4 Gov elect Arthur H. James has completed his cabinet makeup except for three posts Col tatten H. Taggert of Sunbury is mentioned as a likely insurance commissioner choice. James returned yesterday from Plymouth and continues talks with Republican leaders. The remaining vacancies are attorney general secretary of banking and secretary of highways.
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Syennewcree
Philadelphia
Arthur H. James
Tatten H. Taggert
Sunbury
John S. Fisher
Fudge James
Plymouth
Banking
Full Crew Law Test Nearing Climax In Harrisburg
United Press reports in Harrisburg on January 4 that Pennsylvania Rail Road counsel William Dickinson challenged the 1937 legislature's full crew law as invalid, arguing there was insufficient need. The constitutionality test windup concluded with the act set aside by a temporary injunction.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
William Dickinson
Dauphin County
Fish presses for probe of all expenses
Rep Hamilton Fish demands Congressional investigation into private parties aboard the government boat Bala amid allegations that former Secretary Daniel Roper and others used public funds for nonpublic purposes. Acting Comptroller General Richard Tilotti cites 1934 1935 vouchers misclassified as paint and provisions, estimating Bala operation costs at 8800 weekly and 9008 unappropriated in six months.
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United Press
Washington
Jan
Hamilton Fish
Bala
Daniel ©. Roper
Fish
Roper
Richard N. Tiliolt
Cangtes
Soda Walter
Steamboat Inspection Service
Department of Commerce
Temple Returns To Continue Testimony In Erie Gravel Case
H. H. Temple, removed by Cav George H. Earle as highway chief after the state police report, returned to testify before the Dauphin county grand jury probing graft in the Harle administration. He testified most of the day yesterday with no clear indication of the next witness.
Warm weather forecast extends for several days
Temperatures will remain spring like for multiple days with highs around 45 to 50 degrees and lows near 38. A heavy thaw made streets and sidewalks slushy while highways were often clear. The forecast from the U S Weather Bureau notes continued mild conditions and gradual warming through the week.
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United States
Gretering
Marriage Law Reform Plan Proposed by Civic Committee
The civic committee for the revision of Pennsylvania marriage laws announced an open meeting for January 18 at the Allegheny County courthouse in Pittsburgh. Judge Lois Mary McBride, chairwoman, outlined aims including medical examination before marriage and raising the marriage age to 18 for both genders. The group seeks to outlaw marriages for individuals with certain communicable diseases and mental derangements.
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Civic Committee For
Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh
Lois Mary McBride
Roosevelt warns Congress of danger to democracy worldwide
President Roosevelt, in his annual message, warns of a dangerous international situation and signals potential economic sanctions against aggressor states. He calls for action to defend democracy, discusses neutrality laws, and outlines a program to counter threats while preserving hemisphere cooperation and global counsel.
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Congress
Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Hue
Pny
Emments de Agsremate Sentinels
Pnp
House
Senate
Europe
Latin America
Talia
Grlilens
Ulla
Css Jones
Linnuil
Hine
Western
Roosevelt Names Recommendations for New Deal Reform
United Press reports President Roosevelt submitting recommendations to Congress. The plan includes housing reform, reorganization of government agencies, improved transportation, tax structure revamp, social security expansion, health care for the needy, and continued federal spending to reach a total national income goal.
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United Press
Washington
Dan
Roosevelt
Addi Fon
Congress
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