Harrisburg Welcomes First Democratic Governor In 40 Years
Harrisburg, Pa. witnessed George H. Earle's oath as Pennsylvania governor, ending Republican control. A 100,000-strong crowd cheered as Earle delivered his inaugural address, followed by a 30,000-strong parade through packed streets. Prominent guests included Senator Joseph B. Guffey and Postmaster General James A. Farley.
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United Press
Harrisburg
George H. Earle
Affine Losay
Pennsylvani
Roosevelt
Robert S. Frazer
State Supreme Court
Gifford Pinchot
Earle
Ong Gifford
Ga Long Gilty
Thomas Kennedy
Warla
Warren R. Roberts
Northampton
Arle
New Democracy
Fred C. ‘Kerr
Lynn G. Adams
Manyielding
Joseph B. Guffey
James A. Farley
Darlé
Gov
Robert B. Pattison, Jr
Farle
Bonus Advocates In Inflation Talks Spark Debate
Advocates urge higher bonuses to offset rising costs as inflation debates intensify. Union leaders cite living expense pressure while management argues strain on revenues will curb payouts. Officials mull policy tweaks and wage guidelines amid mounting public scrutiny.
Long fight for approval endangers bonus plan
Washington January 15 United Press reports a split among congressional soldiers bonus advocates over inflation as they debate funding. The American Legion backs a bonus bill without currency expansion, while Patman and Vinson factions clash. Henry Farman predicts the House will defeat the Vinson bill without a currency expansion provision.
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United Press
Washington
American Legion
Wright L. Patman
Fred M. Vinson
Batman
Vinson
Farman
Byrns 15 Unable to Attend Inauguration
A delegation of about 200 persons granted by special train to Harrisburg to attend the inauguration of Governor elect George H. Hartley. Burns, who planned to join, remained home due to illness.
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Byrns
United Press
Washington
Jat
Harrisburg
George H. Harle
Bhesker
Joseph W. Burns
Solons in Brief Session Under Two Governors
Harrisburg dispatch reports a brief session under both parties as Pinchot ends amid Barle era. Lawmakers faced 200 bills covering revenue, constitutional revision, unemployment, tempering work rules, and public policy from wage limits to Sunday beer sales. Republicans pushed 188 measures in the House, including protections for women and banks, pollution control, and election limits as they await the new administration.
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Morey J Potter
United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
House
Reppublican Steering Committee
Earle
Senate
Edward Hawkins Enjoys Rotary Club Picture Program
Edward Hawkins presented a travel film of Yellowstone, Glacier, and the Canadian Rockies to Rotary Club members at Hotel Corry. The show included his West trip travel talk and earned strong applause from attendees. A Boy Scout court of honor followed with merit badges awarded, as Corry Glob continues support for a local Scout troop. William E. Nesbit of Montgomery Ward was welcomed as a member, joining guest Frank M. Loveland.
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Yellowstone National Park
Glacier National Park
Canadian Rockies
Rotary Club
Edward Hawkins
Corry Glob
William E. Nesbit
Montgomery Ward & Company
Frank M. Loveland
Three Children Die in Fire at Baston Home
A blaze in Baston Pennsylvania claimed the lives of three children Hattie three months Peat four and Sterling five, children of Mr and Mrs Charles Bury. The mother was away when the fire started and could not reach the house before it was engulfed.
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Baston, Pa
Jun
Heir
Hattie
Peat
Sterling
Charles Bury
New Disclosure Refutes Bruno Story in Lindbergh Case
Three months before his arrest, Bruno Hauptmann told two witnesses that Isidor Fisch took all he had to Germany. The disclosure, reported by United Press, notes Fisch left his belongings with Hauptmann and a box later found to hold about 14 000 Lindbergh ransom money. The revelation aligns against the state's case and Hauptmann’s bid to avoid execution.
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Fisch
Germany
Hauptmann
United Press
New York
Bruno Fichard Hauptmann
Isidor Fisch
Lindbergh
Tiede Francg
Lindberga
Louis Blitzer
G O P Leader Linked in Bruno Shooting Case
Pottsville Pa Jan 1 The trial of Joseph Bromo referenced Paul Houck Renflews leader of Schuylkill County and county treasurer as the election eve mass shooting figure. George Steanko testified he saw an automobile parked near Breno’s home he believes Houck used.
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Pottsville
Paul Houck
Renflews
Schuyliill County
Joseph Bromo
Carsie Wth
Kersyres
Eve Massacr
George Steanko
Pricentt
Breno
Houck
Third handwriting expert names Bruno in court ruling
In Flemington New Jersey the state's third handwriting expert John Tyrell testified that the Bruno Richard Heiptmann antimobile license application was signed with a bent stroke. He linked the mark to Col Charles A Lint and aligned Tyrell with predecessors Osborn and Stein. Assistant General Joseph Lanigen framed the reasoning.
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Flemington
N. J
Tan
John ‘Tyrell
Milwaukee
Bruno Richard Heiptmann
Charles A. Lintwergh
Albert’ S. Osborn
Elbridge W. Stein
Joseph Lanigen
Tyrell
Athletic field grading advances at Corry Junior High
The Corry School District reports one third of athletic field grading completed under the RWD program. J A Laiston notes three thousand loads of fill used, with progress at Junior and Senior Highs and plans to start the Fairview project soon. Board approves relief benefit use of Senior High auditorium and adjourns after approving bills.
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J. A. Laiston
RWD
Corry
Board of Education
Milon L. Brown
Ebc
Barnes
A. TF. Bennett
Jobi E. Lave
Banston
Jeiger
Erie
Geiger
Lanston
Pairview
Harding
Lanston J
Fairview
V. FW
Doolittle Smashes Transcontinent Flight Record
Jimmy Doolittle flew a passenger transport plane from the west to New York and touched down in under 12 hours setting a new trans continental record. His crew included Josephine and Ru?bers Adamson and an unnamed co pilot. The journey flew across New Jersey as dawn broke over the region.
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Union Press
New York
Jimmy Doolittle
West
Floyd Benile
Ucder
Whita Dontuve
Josephine
Ruybers Adamson
Burhask
Galf
New Jersey
Lip
Wadls Hicenbacker
Drunken driver threat to nation’s safety rises after repeal
Chicago January 15 the so called drunken driver has widened a devastating trail of injury and death since repeal of prohibition a year ago. National Safety Council figures from Chicago show easy liquor access increased accidents in which liquor is a contributing factor by 100 to 200 percent in large cities. The council notes 10 percent of fatal accident drivers and pedestrians were under the influence or had been drinking. Dr H A Hise of Milwaukee analyzed 119 automobile accidents with death or injury involving 116 persons at Uniontown Pennsylvania noting a measurable loss of efficiency after whiskey consumption.
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United Press
Chicago
National Safety Swinell
Safety Council
H. A. Hise
Milwaukee
Wis
Uniontown
Saar overwhelmingly votes for reunification with Germany
The Saar league referendum returned 90 percent in favor of joining Germany with 477,119 votes for Germany, 46,01 for continuation under League rule, and 224 for France. A Geneva committee urged return intact, with ratification expected this week and transfer within two months. Refugees press at French border as shops in the Saar pause amid celebrations. A Socialist uprising plot was detected and suppressed by international authorities.
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United Press
Saar
Reunion
Germany
League of Nations
France
Special Committee On the
Geneva
Hwo
Pierre Etienne Flandin
Barle pledges state path to new ground in security drive
Governor Earle delivers inaugural address in Harrisburg pledging a reform program to widen economic security across Pennsylvania. He calls for balancing purchasing power, reforming minimum wage and child labor laws, expanding unemployment insurance, and cutting real estate taxes while controlling prices for farmers. He warns against harsh revolution and urges cautious, orderly change with private property adapted to community needs.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
George Hi. Barle
Earle Ane Hee Rae ‘Hardy
Amerie Ti
York
Rarle
Fife
Firth
Uot- United
Earle
Umml
America
Erle
Inaugural Address Highlights From Governor Earle Day
Harrisburg January 15 highlights of Governor Earle's inaugural address emphasize America advancing with Pennsylvania. He denounces privilege and wealth gaps, pledges work relief over dole, and cautions against Washington overreach while defending veterans and state relief funding.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Earle
America
Pennsylvania
Registration of Vets Graves Started Here
Supervisory effort led by Arthur J. Schaub launches Erie county graves registration for Ellis men. Thirty three investigators will collect data on each veteran buried in Erie county including name, war, dates, cemetery, grave location, marker condition, and service details. Relatives are urged to assist by providing access to records during investigator visits.
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Arthur J. Schaub
Pine Grove
Erie County
Suhauh
Cynthia Brotherton
Waterford
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