Naval planes set world record flight from mainland to Honolulu
Dan Campbell reports VP-10 pilots led by Lt Com McGinnis set a new long-distance non-stop formation record as six seaplanes landed in Pearl Harbor 24 hours 48 minutes after leaving San Francisco. The flight faced cross winds and fog with one plane separating, but the squadron claimed the fastest time to the islands and a record for mass formation flight.
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Dan Campbell
United Press
Honolulu
U.S. Navy
John Paul Jones
Hilif John Barry
San Francisco
Pearlabor
Com
Knefler McGinnis
McGinnis
Fox
California
John Perry
Greenville
S. C
Hawaii
Millions Pour Into Treasury Despite Tax Evaders
Washington Jan 12 Upward of 50 million in back taxes has been paid into the treasury as frighted evaders settle pending income tax cases The drive led by Guy T Jevons commissioner of internal revenue aims to dispose of cases with officials noting prosecutions for second offenses are likely The final assessments and accurate sums will depend on taxpayers ability to pay and possible approvals from Secretary Morgenthau
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Lyle G. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Treasuy
Stuie
Guy T. Jevermy
Internal Revenue
Treasury
United Preas
Treusting Morgenthaui
Government keeps domestic paid buying price at 584.08
Government maintains its domestic buying price at 584.08 per ounce as of the latest report, with no change in the stated value. Official guidance notes stability in the market and outlines the continuing approach to currency and metal valuation.
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Govy Erement
Hay
City considers 12 pound monthly reduction in street lighting bill
The council weighs a proposal from Associated Gas and Electric to cut street lighting costs by about 124 pounds monthly in a ten year contract. Current rate 990 pounds monthly would drop to 874 with similar lighting levels. Councilman M Leo Mulderick forwards the offer for executive review at a special meeting. The move aims for sizable annual savings in the municipal budget despite prior opposition to long term reduced-rate deals.
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Iy Cuncil
Associated Gas & Blacktic System
Sireet
Lighting Company
IEW Fontract
Leo Mulderick
Lghting Company
Miuldarick
Associated
BEC
State Legion II'34 Roundup at Harrisburg
Harrisburg hosts the Pennsylvania American Legion annual membership roundup as hundreds gather. Adjutant General Davis will address the mass meeting on the state soldiers bonus, with Master General Sharman and state commander Otto F Messner among speakers. A parade and a keynote by Edward A Hayes will close the events at the local hotel.
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Livya Stowe
Harris Aur
American Legion
Stowe
Wrie-Crawford
Elmer
Gartier-Post
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of the American Legion
David J. Davis
State Department of Military Affairs
House’ of Representatives
Dp. m
Mastor
Renard G. Sharman
Pennsylvania National Guard
Otto F.messner
Lancaster
Legion
Edward A. Hayes
Indianapolis
Chamantler of
The
Lagions
Ginnerins
Verdict in Erie damage action over estate of Theodore Nagle
A jury awards $150,000 in a damage suit filed by the estate of Theodore Nagle, millionaire manufactory magnate, against a party alleged to have defamed his character. The verdict, reached after about five hours of deliberation, reflects contentions over a will and a claim of infidelity by Nagle’s widow. The judge allowed the verdict to stand pending appeal.
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Erie
United Press Srim
Theadore
Mt Nagle
Wildy
Panmaylvation Supreme Court
Wrchavacey
Wrchavacey Was Hefsamoil
Nagle
Miss Nagle
Nagly
Nilss
Lhe Gury
Hye
Thomay
Trimble
Allegheny
State survey of city costs sparks political glare
Harrisburg January report on a state treasurer led survey of municipal costs and consolidation plans drew strong opposition from local officials. Officials fear loss of positions under consolidation. Attorney General Schnailer backs greater centralization and says the survey lacks political aim, though results could reach the 1885 legislature. The survey, begun two months ago, will finish in about a month and may shape future state policy.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Ingislature
Charles
Waters
Il Funma
Eruilian
Borowgh
Wi. A. Schnailer
Schnater
Postmaster Appointments Named in Pennsylvania
Post master General James A. Parley named acting postmasters in Pennsylvania. Paul A. Martin at Roaring Springs Mrs. Mary Payilic at Universal George Lange at Belle Version Joseph Vwndasik at Central City and James A. Sproutl at Letenbure.
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Washington, Jen
James A. Parley
Pennsylvania
Paul A. Martin
Roaring Springs
Mary Payilic
Universal
George Lange
Belle Version
Joseph Vwndasik
Central City
Janes A. Sproutl
Letenbure
Fatal Crash Separates Team Two Black Crows
A serious road collision last night left members of a team known as the Two Black Crows injured. Principal figures include George Morany, Winwechter, and Sennett, with Sennett possibly severely hurt. The crash occurred as their automobile overturned. Moltoney and others were reported at the scene and at a hospital. Mari sat by his bedside as news spread to Ballywood.
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George Morany
Vite
Winwechter
Nck Sennett
Sennett
Ney
Denngr Grouse
Teal
Hospital
Mari
Hla
Ballywood
Shutdown Threat Hits Wilkes-Barre Coal Fields
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania a complete shutdown of anthracite mining was threatened by the United Anthracite Miners of Pennsylvania. The new union, with about 50,000 members, planned a strike the next day as roving pickets prepared to move into every section to close the 17 galleries currently in operation.
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United Press
Wilkes-Barre
United Anthracite
Charred body found in burning auto in Dover
A charred body without head or limbs was found in a burned automobile in Dover, Delaware. Coroner Albert Banier said the victim’s sex could not be definitively determined due to severe scarring, and a single male-appearing witness description was the sole clue. The mutilated remains were surrounded by bloodstains and tire marks, with the crime scene still under investigation.
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United Press
Dover
Mogile
Albert Banier
New Ohiladelphia
Rezzelle Loses in Damage Suit in Erie County Court
Tony Rezzelle of West Main Street sued publishers Erie Times and Erie Dispatch-Herald over use of his name in a story about a fatal slashing. The jury ruled against Rezzelle, with the two competing papers winning the case after witnesses from Corry testified. The trial began Thursday morning and concluded a few hours later after deliberations.
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Tony Rezzelle
West Main Street
Erie Times
Erie Dispatch-Herald
Erie County
Rezzelle
Cory
Federal agents probe source of local liquor supply
Federal agents checked visitors in Greensburg Pa and examined distribution patterns to see if bootleg liquor is sold outside state stores. The operation targets illegal liquor flow and aims to ensure all purchases go through state channels. County detectives and state police arrested Alex Logies and John Shump after a raid on the Boggs farm found a 1000 gallon still.
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Solimneme
Heine
Greensburg
Mirst
Pennsylvania
Ly County
Alex Logies
Hempfield Townsiip
John Shump
Jeannette
Boggs Farm
Lly
Emmanuel Church Closes Services Amid Financial Crisis
Emmanuel Episcopal Church suspends services after vestry votes to close until funds meet minimum budget. Sunday school and guild activities continue. leaders hope suspension is brief while efforts to raise funds proceed.
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Jury Fully Impaneled in Wynekop Murder Trial
A Chicago court reports the jury was completed at 11:48 p m to determine the fate of Joseph David Wynekdop charged with a macabre crime. The trial adjourned into Monday with Dr Wyse kroap in weakened condition prompting orderly delay.
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Union Press
Crbinal Court Building
Chicago
Lindsay Wynekdop
Secaue
Joseph David
Wyse
Kroap
Los Angeles explosion crops up amid gas blast fears
Submissions report a deadly blast in a Goodyear Tire area with reports of 50 workers missing or trapped. Investigations point to gas or dust. In Washington, Gore resigns as governor of Puents Rich and debates on the St Lawrence waterway surface. Roosevelt faces fiscal and labor talks as officials discuss federal gold recapture options.
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Los Angeles
Goodyear Tire & Run
Split threatens from gag rule in Democratic ranks
Washington Jan 12 A serious split threatens from the gag rule as a revolt within the Democratic majority grows over the economy and recovery program. Leaders fear a faction may join Republicans opposing relief aid and veterans provisions. Rep Zionchedl of Washington voiced discontent, urging representatives to reflect their constituents rather than party line.
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Edward W. Lewis
United Press
Washington
Burns
House
Zionchedl
Dem
Wash
Zionicheck
Youth Who Killed Father Released In Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh dated report says a 22 year old Duquesne youth crippled by infantile paralysis admitted killing his father to protect the electric laws he observed. The Allegheny county grand jury refused to indict Theodore Kisset after evidence showed Stanley, 44, had mistreated the boy for years.
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Pittsburgh
Duquesne
Government Asked Ford's Aid for Banks
A last minute appeal from top government officials in February 1999 to secure aid for Detroit banks was refined by Henry Ford and his son in law Hide Ford, who told a Senate inquiry today about the structure of the financial rescue plan.
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FORD
United Preas
Washington
Tora Motor Company
Detroit
Henry Ford
Abn
Hide
Senate
Inala
Council Orders New Civil Service Exams After Board Errors
Thirty seven applicants for police health and fire posts must retake Civil Service Board exams after the council ruled the board failed to consider all required qualifications. The board submitted thirteen police, six other department candidates, and several health and fire hopefuls by percentage, omitting experience and other criteria. City Solicitor Walter H. Scott insisted the board re evaluate and base its report on all qualifications, with the council ultimately voting to reject the list and hold a new examination for four patrolmen three truck drivers and a health officer.
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Cily
Civil Service Board
Jaime Des
Lie Municipal Aspartms
J.C. Kitler
C. Stennett
H. J Sheen
Adyi
Ames
Counn
Walter H. Scott
Civil Serviw Board
Municipal Commission
Gret Miller
Sistarl
Police Department
Lloyd Ruppersburger
Norman Mountain
wWilliane Swan
Leon Brown
Hamy Nem
Burlingame
Cay
Dimmick
Chavis Ghier
Edward McAvoy
Marsh Moore
John Flanigan
Clarenc Madsen
Ross Mesd
Fire Department
Ralph Poste
Harry Boutwell
Roy Rickerson
Join Paulson
Norman Schislon
LO Chase
Health Department
Edward McEvoy
Nichols
Boarll
Wezal
Sulit Ter Scott
Wich
Cols
Duke
Daley
Heath
Yaotlan
Cotmeil
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