Roosevelt Paves Way To Stabilize Dollar In Anthracite Strike
Large scale coal strike idles about 30 000 miners with 20 collieries closed in Pennsylvania as disputes flare between United Mine Workers and United Anthracite Miners. Officials report mixed results with 18 to 40 mines inactive while others run on skeleton crews. District One bears the impact as Districts 7 and 9 stay normal.
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Missing flier and fan dancer return safely
Winnipeg press reports a patched plane carrying William May and fan dancer Miss Baker, missing since January 9 after a forced landing at Whisky Jack Island. They endured storms, fog, and delays, sheltering with Indigenous people until landing at Lake Winnipegosis. News of their safety prompted cancellation of multiple rescue parties.
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Earthquake Cracks Buildings in Calcutta Area
An earthquake rattled Calcutta causing many buildings to crack and occupants to flee. Public offices and other structures were evacuated for safety as tremors subsided with aftershocks reported.
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Guffey Van Dyke Seek Democratic Nomination for Governor
WARRISBURG Jan 15 Warren Van Dyke a Democratic state leader and Joseph P Gute a party organizer will be running mates for the party’s May primary ticket. Van Dyke has announced his gubernatorial candidacy if the state committee endorses him, while Guffey is pushing for the U.S. Senate. The duo enjoy support from James A Farley and hold Roosevelt patronage in Pennsylvania, giving them influence to secure the nomination over rivals.
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Roland St. Moris
Bandits Shot After Bank Hold Up Near Sturgis
Four bandits robbed the First National Bank at Bit Oak then fled into a swamp near Middle Late toray. Two bandits were mounted. two were surrounded by state police. Two wounded suspects were taken to Memorial Hospital with leg and hand injuries. they refused to identify themselves.
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Lindbergh Kidnapping Case Nearing Solution
Joseph E. Keenan, assistant attorney general in charge of Lindbergh kidnapping probes, said in SUFWALO on Jan 15 that the Lindbergh case is far from closed but near a solution and progress is being made. He declined to comment further.
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Pinchot Still Laid Up With Skin Infection
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania Pinchot remains sidelined by a skin infection affecting his health and political future. The article notes uncertainty about his gubernatorial successor as of January 15, 1985 and references ongoing leadership questions in Pennsylvania.
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Gray Ousted Cuba Seeks New Leader
Turbulent Havana reports a revolutionary committee moves to replace Gray after his resignation sparked by a crackdown. Candidates Carlos Mendieta and Charles Ffeving emerge as front runners as workers protest across provinces and police brace for potential clashes amid the power vacuum.
Markets Boom After Roosevelt Message
New York trading opened with broad gains as markets surged after a Roosevelt message. Stocks jumped across sectors with notable strength in bonds and commodities, while trading volume appeared robust for the day.
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Biddle Under Fire After CWA Statement
Harrisburg dispatch reports Eric A. Biddle state Civil Works Administration head admitted that financial need number of dependents and date of applications were not factors in job distribution. Congressmen Hlenbogen and others condemned the remarks amid alleged political influence in Pennsylvania CWA hiring. Federal investigators reportedly probing political chiseling in CWA job allocations.
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Civil Works Administration
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Pittsburgh
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Allegheny County
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Tabor
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Young mother dies in apartment fire in Cleveland
In Cleveland a young mother perished in a apartment fire. A would be rescuer was overcome by smoke while attempting to enter the burning unit on Warren RCA. Fire investigators determine the blaze began in the apartment, and the tragedy ends with the death of the mother and injuries to bystanders.
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Jefferson Co. Sans Treasurer In Court Clash
Jefferson County faced a court clash as treasurer elect Harry G. Bowers sought control of the office from Richard J. Reitz. Judge William A. Darr held Reitz in contempt for refusing to relinquish the treasurer’s room and safe combination. Audit teams began reviewing county accounts as the office remained vacant.
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Bill extends REC life and funds for another year
Washington January 15 The Senate passed a bill extending the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for one year and authorizing an additional 850 million dollars for its activities The measure preceded a delay in debate on the ROE treaty context Bruceton Pennsylvania January 15 two masked robbers robbed J W Stilleys general store of about 1000 in receipts seized cash and items including payroll chits from the day’s haul no suspects were found or identified yet
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Mine Warfare Flares After Home Bombing at Jefferson Mine
A Jan 15 report from Taylorville Illinois describes a dynamite blast at Verntevin home signaling renewed mine warfare between rival unions. Progressives from the America union rally at Peabody Mine No 47 while UMW followers picket. Violent clashes leave several wounded and property damage estimated around $2000.
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Pennsylvania Legion Roundup Tops Nation in Membership
Lloyd Stowe, district commander, led the Erie Crawford caravan to the capital for the annual American Legion round-up. Pennsylvania reports a leap to the top state membership, up more than 10,000 from last year, with national figures also rising markedly. The Erie-Crawford district and Ladies Auxiliary show gains, and the 1934 round-up drew most leaders in state history. Mr and Mrs Stowe returned home late last night.
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Probe CWA in Penna
An inquiry by Civil Works Administration head Hopkins seeks immediate investigation in Pittsburgh and a statewide probe, amid reports that politics was influencing Civil Works projects. The Biddle administration had been asked to start investigations, with Hopkins promising action against political interference in program operations.
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Dog Capsizes Boat in Ohio River Tragedy
In East Liverpool a 20 year old woman Mrs Arney Clutter of Georgetown Pa her infant son John and her five year old nephew Harold Adkins were drowned when their small boat uprighted as a police dog leaped in to the water The husband Leon ard Clutter 25 a coal miner escaped with the other child The dog swam to shore while the husband and infant were pulled from the river by Benjamin Marshall who then saved the couple’s older son and brought them to shore The baby died an hour later and Mrs Clutter remained in serious condition from shock and exposure
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Ohio River
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Georgetown
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Harold Adkins
Clutter
Benjamin Marshall
Pennsylvania
Foreign troops land in Foochow to guard foreigners
Foreign forces from Japan the United States and Britain landed at Foochow to protect noncombatants as the city, long a battleground between Communist factions and Nationalists of Nanking, faced intensified clashes and uncertainty.
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18th Penns Farm Show Opens at Harrisburg
Harrisburg pa. The eighteenth annual state farm show opened amid fanfare with an estimated crowd week. Ardent spectators and eager exhibitors arrived as the giant fair building doors swung open, showcasing farm life, equipment, and displays as opening ceremonies began.
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Arthur F Grant
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Roosevelt seeks permissive authority for dollar revaluation
President Roosevelt sent to Congress a message asking for permissive authority to revalue the dollar to a range between 50 and 60 cents, with safeguards on monetary policy. He discussed gold and foreign exchange powers, potential profits from gold seizure, and urged a cautious approach rather than an immediate depreciation.
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