Morgan Denies Bankers Pleaded U S Into War
United Press reports John Pierpont Morgan testified before the Senate munitions committee that Germany's insults and injuries drove the United States into World War, denying bankers influenced entanglement. He defended the Bank's role and noted J P Morgan Company assets at 587 943 911 as of 1935, while Nye pressed for neutrality-law details.
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United Press
Washington
John Pierpont Morgan
Senate Munitions Committee
United States
House of Morgan
Morgan
Germany
Gerald P. Nye
House
America
Ette
J.P. Megan Company
Ny T
Teaning
Young couple to be buried in Jacksonville
Bodies of Mr and Mrs David Bernard who perished in a fourth floor Washington DC fire will be taken to Jacksonville Illinois for funeral services and burial. Bernard’s parents and sister will accompany them as they plan interment in Jacksonville while relatives in Oklahoma cannot attend.
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David Bernard
Florida
Washington, D.C
Washington, D. C
Jacksonville
Vila
Bernard
Ruch Mulheimn
Thomas
Muthiejin
Tacksonville
Washington
Oklahoma
Corporate Income Levy Attacked In Pennsylvania Court
In Philadelphia on January 7, the Pennsylvania corporate income tax was challenged in the State Supreme Court. C. Connelly for Turco Paint argued the tax is a property levy rather than income tax and warned the impact could reach from 25 million to 530 million dollars annually, funding unemployment relief.
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Philadeleita
Pennsylvania
Suilte Supretié Court
C. Connelly
Turco Paint and Varnish Co
Delaware Toxporation
High Court
Connelly
Constitutional Revision Revived by Court Ruling
Harrisburg January 7 The State Supreme Court invalidated an act granting an authority board power to commit about 18.3 million dollars for public improvements, reigniting debate over borrowing limits and a proposed constitutional convention for modernization of the 1874 basic law. The ruling touched on a prohibition against state debt beyond one million dollars at any time except for defined needs. Governor Farley led the board behind the challenged program of FWP A approvals.
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Morey J. Potter
United Press
Harrisburg
State Supreme Court
Commonwealth Board
High Tribunal
Senate
High Court
George H. Farle
Federal Public Works Administration
Weather forecast for today heavy rain and snow likely
Forecasts indicate rain or snow with dropping temperatures across the section. Pennsylvania saw widespread snowfall yesterday though Corry had light accumulations. City motoring is safer today though streets remain slick and several highways are hazardous but clearer overall.
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Pennsylvania
Corry
Prompt action promised on neutrality measure in House
Washington dispatch reports strong support forming to join soldiers' bonus and neutrality bills in the House. Leaders expect rapid action, with the veterans’ measure consolidated and set for floor votes tomorrow or Thursday, then sent to the Senate. Sam D. McReynaldas of Tennessee chairs the committee urging quick action.
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United Press
Washington
House
Senate
Sam D. McReynalda
Tenn
House For Sign Affairs Committee
Ses
Bonus bill to reach floor Thursday in House
In Washington on June 7 the Ways and Means Committee moved to bring up the united front bonus bill in the House Thursday or Friday. Chairman Doughton said rules would be sought to give it fast track, with debate limited to three to four hours and no restrictive amendments. The committee endorsed the measure, urged by the American Legion and veterans groups, and Vinson planned to file a report to push prompt floor action.
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Washington
United Front
Robart K. Doughton
Doughton
Coughton
Sion
House
Ways and Means Committee
Amerian Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Fred M. Vinson
Rules Committee
McReynolds
Wilhelm Named to Attend A G E Probe Hearing
Harrisburg Jan 7 J Anson Wilhelm senior examiner of accounts for the Public Service Commission was designated to attend the joint P B C Pedera Power Commission inquiry into the bookkeeping methods of the Associated Gas and Electric Company and ten Pennsylvania operating affiliates of A G and E.
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Public Service Commission
Washington
United Press
Harrisburg
J.anson Wilhelm
Commission
P. 8. C.-Pedera Power Commission
Associated Gas and Electric Company
Pennsylvania
Westinghouse Plans Golden Jubilee Celebration
Westinghouse Electric prepares a global employee event linked by shortwave radio to Pittsburgh tomorrow for the first in a series marking the companys golden jubilee at the Syria Mosque in Pittsburgh Mo marked by celebrations and corporate milestones across its workforce.
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Westinghouse Electric
Unites Ress
Pittsburgh
Westinghogs
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Syria Morgue
Farm Leaders Invited to Parley as AAA Fight Continues
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt’s administration inviting farm leaders to a conference to discuss future agricultural policy after the Supreme Court struck down the AAA. Secretary Henry Wallace outlined possible new legislation while ordering field offices to halt AAA activities and suspend benefit payments and processing taxes. The move follows a string of deflating court decisions and mounting congressional pressure to restore farm relief programs.
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United Press
Washington
New Deal
Farmers of America
Supreme Court
AAA
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Supreme Cour
Hoosar Mills
Air Feld
Fromm Congress
New Deal Supreme Court
Pnique
NRA
Heater- Hay
Coast Guard Aids Icebound Vessel on Lake Erie
The cutter Tahoms moved through ice near Lake Erie to assist freighter JG Pope, stalled by ice off Leamington. The Pope carrying 190 tons, bound for Cleveland and Detroit, with a 20 man crew under Captain William Edgar, was ordered toward safer waters as Tahoms neared. The operation, launched from Cleveland at 6 a.m., faced delays from heavier ice conditions and slower progress.
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United Press
Gleveland
Coast Guard
Lake Erie
JG. Pope
Leamington
Fl. G.’ Heimer
Cleve
Detroit
Southeast Shoals
Pope
William Edgar
Mayor quells jail riot with boxing tactics
Mayor Glen Mier intervened in a jail riot after transient inmates caused trouble post liquor smuggling. He defended himself when one man struck, flooring the attacker. The mayor and a companion were detained briefly, and two jailers fled during the melee. One punch left the mayor with a bruise. 9 others remained in custody for hearings.
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Glen Mier
Miller
Joseph Schultz
Knuelde
G.O.P. Chairman Criticizes Earle Administration in Harrisburg
Philadelphia January 7. Republican State Chairman M. Harvey Taylor told party leaders that government at Harrisburg under Governor Earle has broken down. He blamed inefficiency and patronage, noting resignations and a morale collapse as appointees neglect duties. Taylor spoke at a dinner honoring Edwin R. Cox, fired yesterday as president of the Philadelphia City Council.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Earle
M. Harvey Taylor
Capitol
Ghaniman Taylor
Edwin R. Cox
Roberts Seen as GOP Hope Amid Court Dissent on AAA
Three Supreme Court justices voiced dissent as the majority struck down the Agricultural Adjustment Administration in the New Deal era. Justice Owen Roberts, Pa born and famed for oil scandals probes, led the conservative attack while Justices Stone Brandeis and Cardozo joined in warning that judicial power could be abused. The piece ties Roberts to potential Republican presidential aspirations in 1936, reflecting tense politics around Roosevelt, the AAA ruling, and court power.
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Stone
Lyle G. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Supreme Court
New Deal
Roosevelt
Owen J. Roberts
Pennsylvania
AAA
Roberts
Philadelphia
Ie First Railroad
Harry F. Sinclaiy
Albert B. Wall
Blueagle
NRA
National Recovery Administration
Court of
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Harlan F. Stone
New York
Louis D. Brandeis
Benjamin N. Cadozo
Justice Roberts
Quits State Senate to Take Philadelphia Post
Philadelphia physician William C. Hunsicker resigns from the State Senate to become director of health for Philadelphia. Governor-elect S. Davis Wilson, sworn in as mayor yesterday, announced the cabinet appointment. Lieutenant Governor Thomas Kennedy acknowledged the resignation.
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United
Harrisburg
Jan. i
William C. Hunsicker
Philadelphia
State Senate
Markets at a Glance Stocks and Rails Lead
Markets at a glance show uneven gains in stocks with rails and utilities leading. Bonds rise irregularly while currencies ease slightly. Grain futures drift lower as rubber firms. New York bar closes near steady.
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United Press
Raila
Chicago
Ty Rubber
Eller
New York
County Board Deadlocks on Key Appointments
Beach County commissioners adjourned a special meeting after voting to retain current office holders for another two weeks. Ralph C. Beneschet and Miss Estelle Hunt stay as chief clerk and clerk. Emmett Parker remains county tax collector with James Corboy as assistant until May first. Sealer of weights and measures post remains contested with James P. Sullivan of Corry a candidate for reappointment. Conferences will continue to seek a compromise amid three stubborn appointments.
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Beach of
Ralph C. Beneschet
Estelle Hunt
Emmett Parker
James Corboy
James P. Sullivan
Corry
Hauptmann Executions Delayed to January Night
Trenton officials said Bruno Richard Hauptmann faced execution on the night of January 17 with court delays and pardons court scheduling. Gov Hoffman postpone decisions as legislature convenes. lawyers may seek federal habeas corpus and a Supreme Court appeal if clemency is denied. The pardons court can grant reprieve or commute, while the governor’s veto carries limited weight.
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United Press
Trenton
N. d
Jen. T
State
Brimo Richard Hauptmann
Court of Pardons
Mark O. Kimbering
Harold G. Hoffman
Kimberling
Hauptmann
Loot Thieves Enter Pittsburgh Apartment for Nearly $1000
Pittsburgh police are seeking two suspects who burglarized the apartment of Sonia Brown, 24, operator of Sonie’s Grill, and her husband Jerry, while they were away. The robbers escaped with almost $1,000 in loot.
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Pittsburgh
Sonia Brown
Sonie
Jerry
Hon
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