Road to Garland Project Bids Open Feb 5
State highway department set bid openings for the Garland to Spring Creek road improvement and a new bridge at Russell. The 16 632 foot reinforced concrete pavement segment and a 220 foot truss bridge will complete a hard surfaced link to Warren and the Brokenstraw valley, pleasing local boosters after years of effort.
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Spring Creek
Garland
State Department of Highways
Harrisburg
Warren
Garland-Spring Creek
Pittafield
Russell
Spring Creel-Garland
Corry
Brokenstraw
Legion Head Replies to Critics of Defense Program
United Press reports National Commander Henry W. Colmery, on a nationwide tour, defended the American Legion’s national defense plan. He dismissed charges of militarism and said the program aims to prevent war and mobilize capital, industry, and manpower if war occurs with equal call to all.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Wiple
National Defense Program
American Legion
Henry W. Colmery
Businesa
Colmery
National Defense
Hitler to Outline Foreign Policies
Berlin June 5 Hitler plans a significant forward looking foreign policy declaration in a Reichstag address expected January 30. The speech would mark a shift from earlier expectations that he would avoid the issue in his address on the fourth anniversary of his rise to power. An extraordinary Reichstag session was deemed virtually certain, with Hitler’s address slated for 1 p.m. on the day the members meet.
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United Press Berlin
Puehver Adalf Hitler
Germany
der Tuskrer
Hitler
Economies From Reorganization Are Doubtful
President Roosevelt's advisers and Congress show uncertainty on concrete savings from the reorganiz ation plan. Officials emphasize efficiency with little expected economy, while the three drafted experts foresee substantial long term savings in money and time. The report endorsed by Roosevelt notes no specific amount saved but expects large gains through agency consolidation and administrative reform. Kenneth G. Ommy?ston dies after surgery following his role in the Aimee Semple McPherson kidnapping case.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Union and GM reach truce on sit down strikes in 5 plants
After 15 hours of talks in Lansing Gov. Murphy announced a peace. The union agreed to remove sit down strikers from five GM plants in Detroit Flint and Anderson Indiana before Monday. GM pledged not to remove tools or restart production during negotiations and agreed not to discriminate against workers for union affiliation. The parties will press for 15 more days of discussions. Colin Lewin warned CI0 will demand formal recognition of the UAW as GM’s exclusive bargaining agent in future talks.
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Frank Murphy
General Motore
Detroit
Flint
Michigan
Anderson
Indiana
General Motors
Jicett
Homer ‘Martin
Washington
Colin L. Lewin
Committee For Industrial Organization
United Automobile Workers Union
Os Labor
General Motora
Auto
Demobilize Guard Units In Strike Zone
Lansing January 15 Gov Frank Murphy ordered the immediate demobilization of National Guard units for strike duty at Flint after a conference with the governor Adjutant General John S Bersey ordered demobilization of the 126th Infantry the 119th Field Artillery and the 108th Cavalry. Paris January 15 The Chamber of Deputies voted strongly to ban dispatch of French volunteers to Spain.
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Lansing
Mich
Flint
Frank Murphy
John S. Bersey
126Th Infantry
119Th Field Artillery
108Th Cavalry
Paris
Jen
Chamber of Deputies
Suspect Surrenders in Kidnap Slay Case In Seattle
Suspect Orrin Haynes, a former California convict, surrendered at Seattle police headquarters amid more than a thousand peace officers involved in the manhunt for Charlen Mattson, 10. He denied any connection to the crime and left the building unescorted. Police confusion and misidentification were noted as reporters chased derailed leads.
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United Press
Seattle
Wash
Orrin Haynes
Charlen Mattson
Haynes
California
Lewis Seeks Settlement of Glass Strike
Lewis, chairman of the committee for Industrial organization, aims to settle ongoing glass industry disputes as strikes affect Pittsburgh plate glass and Litbey Owens Ford plants. Aimed at pressuring General Motors by curtailing its suppliers, the move could restore full output for Ford, Chrysler, and others. Philip Murray was said to be preparing in Pittsburgh to negotiate with striking workers, but he declined to comment.
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L. Sulzberger
United Press
Washington
Isn
Jann L. Lew
Philip Murray
C. 7
Ford
Chrysler
Lew
Seaway Pact Revived Talks Open With Canada
President Roosevelt said informal talks with Canada have begun on renewing the St. Lawrence treaty issue. No decisions have been made and details are preliminary. The discussion touches the Great Lakes region from Niagara Falls to Montreal and includes potential impacts along the waterways.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Canada
St. Lawrence
Congress
Great Lakes
Niasara Falla
Montreal
Amateur Play The Yankee King Opens At High School
The Dramatic club of the High School presented The Yankee King as a benefit for Athletic Amed'ation. Despite low attendance from bad weather and other city events, the show drew praise for humor dialogue and smooth acting. The play will be repeated this evening at 8 oclock. Vatican City reports Pope Pius left bed for a new tele wheel chair and took mass with improved heart function after a hearty breakfast and medical review.
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Prerorina Law
Mart
8 Alloy
Prais
Effone Thone Iho Bracei Int
Vatican City
Pius
Vatican
Aminta Milani
Harrisburg Revenue Secretary extends dog license season
In Harrisburg on January 15, Revenue Secretary John B. Kelly extended the dog license period from January 16 to February to supply county treasurers with application blanks. Agriculture Secretary J. Han sold French states that all dog license enforcement regents and chiefs of pace must not defraud unlicensed dogs.
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Harrisburg
Revenue
John B. Kelly
J. Hansell French
Pace
Stock advances as GM strike truce spreads hopes on market
In New York trading today the GM strike truce and favorable trade news lifted stocks. Motor, tire and rubber shares led gains with United States Steel hitting a new high while Chrysler and General Motors climbed. Early heavy buying pushed several motor stocks up and the market remained active before tapering to selective trading as optimism waned.
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United Press
NEW York
General Motors
United Utes Stuet
Chrysler Qail General Motor
Inum
Lailing
Columbus Woman Die In Auto Crash
A Columbus woman was killed when struck by a car in Jamestown. Paul Mi. Brooks, 68, a Spring Creek native and brother of Frances Baker, died after being hit while crossing in front of his home. The driver said he did not see him until the bump. Coroner George Blood of Predents investigates. Brooks had lived near Kaumedtown for 15 years. He leaves a wife, daughter Ann Parker, a sister Shee Brooks, an adopted son Cave Brooks, and four sisters Katherine Walker, Teva Walker, Maude Wiser, and Mrs Baker. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Paul Mi. Brooks
Lakewonds
Tamestown
Spring Creek
Min
Frances Baker
Quiymibun
Rs Heme
Piclock
Gut W. Swodburg
James Town
Brooke
Cremang
Rani Tn
Ghorge
Spring Crowe
Kaumedtown
Ann Broo Parker
Jamestown
Sheemin Brooks
Gory Cave Brodke
U. S Navy
Slaters
Kathberine Walker
Burl
Teva Walker
Mentor
Maude Wiser
Carlton
Ore
Mra. Baker
Runciman May Meet F D R On Trade Pact
President Roosevelt invites Sir Walter Runciman to discuss a potential Anglo American trade treaty. Runciman travels aboard the Carlton for a private trip, with officials saying no specific plan or agreement is disclosed. The White House underlines ongoing private talks and urges caution about any public statements.
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Runciman
F.D.R
Carroll Kenworthy
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Walter Runciman
White House
Runcman i
New York
Byrd Defeat Extends RFC Power Until 1938
The Senate voted 52 to 22 to extend the Reconstruction Finance Corporation powers to 1938. Byrd had aimed to limit extension of the RFC and allied agencies to June 1938 rather than 1939, but his move was defeated. The decision came in Washington on January 15.
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United Proes
Washington
Senate Today
Harry F. Byrd
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Byrd
Agencia
Loyalists Cut Rebel Rail Line Near Matallana
Madrid reports Loyalist forces cut the La Robra Mataliana railroad and wrecked 500 yards of track on the Matallana Verilia line. Anturian sinera and Leon Volunteers held Matallana and La Rotita, with Loyalists not occupying the area near the La Robra highway. The clash centered around a strategic position about 50 miles north of Lag a, between La Rotita and La Vecht.
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Irvin B. Pflaum
United Press
Madrid
Leon
Nationaluta
la Robra- Mataliana
Mwandes
Genlo River
Laga
la Rotita
la Vecht
France to settle war debt via new U.S. envoy
Paris reports George Bermet, former cabinet member, will become French ambassador to Washington to negotiate a settlement of the world war debt with the United States. He will replace Andre d Laboulaye as special war envoy, amid Roosevelt's push for a broader Anglo-American monetary accord. Also noted is a pension decision in Washington regarding Mrs. Gosuage, widow of President Coolidge.
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United Press Pari
George Bermet
Membber
Lell
United Pregs
Leon Fhum
Washington
United States
Bonet
Andre d# Laboulaye
Rer Blum
St Montha J
Preal
Roosevelt
Germany
Italy
Mas
Coolidge Tan
Mussolini and Goering Confer Over Spain Crisis
Rome reports indicate Italy and Germany may mobilize up to 100000 troops to aid Franco if Britain’s policy to neutralize Spain fails. Diplomats in Rome and Berlin note Mussolini and Goering discussing a new non intervention pact and possible expanded support for Franco amid growing in tensions.
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Stewart Brown
United Press
United Preme
Rome
Italy
Germany
Ald Gem
Francisco Franco
Spain
Maxcow
Primier
Benito Mussolini
Hersman
Wilhelm Goering
Fuhrer
Adolf Hitter
Franco
Franca
Franca’ Wundat
Allid Wen
Lian
Her
Ann Goering
Wuebver
Previler
Benito Munsolini
Hiuve Meron
Unidu
Tewis
Uva Malysana
Pernegale
AWAIT PILOT STORY ON CRASH CONTINUES TO IMPROVE
The crash investigation continues as pilot W W Taswis recovers from the mountainside crash. Doctors will decide if he can reveal the incident cause. investigators Martin Johnson and James Braden face questioning by Major R W Schroeder after arrival.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Tilot
W. W. Taswis
Lani Wa
Physiciana
Niskmuy
Niskmuy Whether He Was Stronging To Tell Inventijent
Abel
Martin Johnson
James A. Braden
Cleveland
R. W. Schroeder
Department of Commutes
Kidnapper and Slayer Sought in Tacoma Case
Notice describes a kidnapper and murderer linked to 10 year old Charles Mattson of Tacoma Washington. A reward of 210000 is offered for information leading to the suspect's apprehension. The description notes the suspect is a roughly four year old child in length and weight.
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Corey Sonica
Charlew Mattson
Tacoma
Wash
Skiller
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