Marriage of Lowther and Herrick Shocks New Hampshire
North Conway witnesses the elopement of John George Lowther and Ilgendullo Herrick after a plain wedding at Rev. Phelps home. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. H. Raymond Helps, was followed by photographers arriving from New York by airplane. Hannes Schneider served as best man, and the couple had waived New Hampshire five day waiting before tying the knot.
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Guffey Predicts Earle to Land Post in Senate Row
Senator Guffey predicts Earle will be appointed to a post in the federal government. The forecast notes Earle’s prior service and mentions the ongoing reshuffle in Washington with party leaders signaling a possible confirmation in the near term.
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Harrison doubts defense fund justifies end of food to north Russia
Washington dispatch reports Senator Pat Harrison doubts Roosevelt's 460 million defense tax plan, proposes cutting upper bracket surtax to boost revenue and employment. He will seek a joint legislative committee to study fiscal programs and draft a 1941 budget, challenging optimistic defense expenditure. Also notes Finnish ski patrols severing rail lines to Arctic Russia, threatening Murmansk food supply, with reports of Soviet defenses near Viipuri and a captured Salla near the Arctic circle.
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Senate Republicans Oppose New Taxes On Budget Plan
A bloc of Senate Republicans today opposed new taxes and pushed for a joint congressional review of national defense. They favored staying within the House and Senate budget limits, challenging Harrison's 15 percent surtax cut proposal. Roosevelt's 1941 budget aimed to raise 6.15 billion in tax revenue and spend 8.424 billion, drawing mixed, largely cautious, congressional reaction.
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James Opposes Pledging State Delegation
Harrisburg January 5 Governor Arthur H. James says he will oppose pledging Pennsylvania to any presidential candidate in advance. He denies personal opposition to Mr. Dewey but vows to fight any move to bind the delegation ahead of the convention. The remark follows reports of Dewey campaign activity in western Pennsylvania and a possible bid by Senator James J. Davis to run the New Yorker effort in the state.
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Savings plan to cut county taxes via one mill reduction
Pennsylvania Economy League launched a statewide drive to cut operating costs and fund a one mill tax reduction. Erie reports show potential county saving of $41,000 with a total 395,000 annual saving versus 1938, tied to lower maintenance and assessment office costs.
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Big Maneuvers to Involve All Guard Units
National Guard units of Pennsylvania will join in the largest peace time mass maneuvers, involving most of the regular army and guard troops. Over at least three weeks in each of four army areas, the exercise will test newly streamlined divisions. The plan, supported by a defense budget of over 2.3 billion, aims to boost year round training to 100 percent efficiency and extend field training for the guard from 19 to 27 days and armory drills from 48 to 60.
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Corry Endures New Storm and Cold Wave
Corry and surrounding areas brace for an extended cold spell after a fast arctic push. Snowfall blanketed western Pennsylvania with 8 to 24 inches reported in places. Strong winds dropped temperatures to near 9 degrees and 1:30 pm readings. Forecasters predict further snow and continued frigid conditions into the weekend.
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Pennsylvania Medical Society disputes inadequate care claim
Pittsburgh June 5 The Pennsylvania Medical Society rejects the charge that one third of the nation cannot obtain adequate medical care calling the claim misleading and based on a contested survey across the state.
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Slayings tied to capture of suspect in McConnellsburg
McConnellsburg, Pa. police and state officers captured Hann after a car chase and a fatal shooting while attempting to serve a warrant at a local restaurant. The man, Hann, was returned to McConnellsburg jail and charges were expected today. a .32 caliber pistol tied to Trooper Sutton’s fatal shooting was found.
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Jewel Sent To Workhouse In Plea Deal
Reuven Jewell, 33, pleaded guilty to charges arising from alleged advances to several girls and young women on city streets about a month ago. He was sentenced Thursday by Judge Miles B. Kitts to six months in the Allegheny County workhouse, instead of two and a half to five years in the Western penitentiary as first reported by the district attorney. The case was confused with another prisoner's, explaining the longer sentence in earlier notes.
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State Lawyers in Session at Hershey
Pennsylvania lawyers gathered in Hershey for the winter session of the State War Association to hear committee reports and consider proposals to streamline internal procedures. A key topic was a plan to standardize the conduct of hearings before state government. Chicago-based observer SCANDOOPES: GUFFEY OPPOSES!
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Kephart to Seek Senate Nomination in Republican Bid
Chief Justice John W. Kephart of the State Supreme Court announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the US Senate. The retirement after 61 years on the bench prompted his entry into national politics. He issued a written statement from his Philadelphia office outlining his campaign plan and readiness to participate in the race.
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St Marys Man Missing Since November 18th
St Marys police seek aid in locating Addison B Shadd 69 who vanished from Lafayette Street on November 10 1039. Described as six feet tall with white hair, wearing brown or gray hat, navy coat, black shoes size eight, carrying about 300 dollars. Last seen at Moran home in St Marys then to Haubrook New York area. Police request anyone with information contact local authorities.
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LAUNCH MAJOR DRIVE TO ROUT OUTLAW ARMY
Dublin reports Prime Minister de Valera’s government moves to imprison suspected treason offenses as Ireland launches a border crackdown. Police reinforce Ulster frontier while Cork sees violence amid a bid to curb IRA activity. The IRA, long banned, seeks North Ireland annexation.
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State Motor Police Probe Monopoly
Harrisburg January 5 The Pennsylvania Motor Police investigate charges about the states monopoly said by Gay Arthur TH James He declined to name the Palasadel lawyer who supplied the information and the case was referred to Commissioner Lynn G Adams for reporting and action The report notes the inquiry centers on a monopoly claim and related charges involving state motor agencies and a referenced attorney.
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Arthur TH. James
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Iynn G. Adams
Goodrich May Follow Biddle In Major Federal Courts
Dr. Herbert F. Goodrich dean of the University of Pennsylvania law school, is reported as a likely successor to Judge Francis Biddle on the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Reports from Philadelphia political circles cite Senator Joseph F. Guffey recommending President Roosevelt appoint Judge John H. McCann, with support from City Chairman John B. Kelly for James P. McGranery.
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Retraining Relief Recipients Urged In Williamsport Plan
Harrisburg based mobilization campaign executive director William A. Hemphill urged retraining relief recipients for private employment after a Williamsport program run with the school district and welfare agencies helped those with inferior or obsolete skills. In Wheeling, W Va a woman began a jail sentence for assaulting her husband after using a hair brush on him.
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Hubby Deater
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Nazis Claim Allies Establishing Bases
Berlin reports accuse Allied powers of planning Scandinavian bases to police Germany and invade neutral states. The Nazi press warns that Western democracy aims to control central Europe and curtail German security, citing British and Swedish defenses as proof of hidden agendas.
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School Head Blames Aides For Charges At College
A school leader faces charges of misconduct and negligence amid accusations tied to patients and assistants at Slippery Neck State Teeilidiye College. The chair claims aides bore responsibility, with a public action planned today.
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