Council Clash Over Police Appointment Elevates Ruppersburger
City Council chambers echoed with charges as Lloyd Ruppersburger was made a regular patrolman over Mayor Glen Miller’s objections. He succeeds Edward Momvoy, who leaves the force for a railroad position. The vacancy was raised by Director Weaver who sought guidance on filling the post.
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Miller
City Council
Lloyd Ruppersburger
Extra
Glen Miller
Ruppersburger
Police Foree
Edward Momvoy
Erie Railroad
Weaver
Amy
Corneilman Nichols
Slayer Miller
Beet Ruy
Police Department
Rutmermeser
Dilapidated Hotels Here May Be Razed
City to bid on demolition of the Antler and Imperial hotels on West Main Street as part of a downtown cleanup. Deeds for Imperial and Antler were transferred to Raise Torie, with ownership recorded. Council weighs immediate demolition to prevent accidents versus further study and formal condemnation to avoid injuries to pedestrians.
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West Main Strees
Antler
Imperial Hotel
West Min, Street
First Avenue
Council
Council Algo
Arlington Hotel
Invest'gation
al Gangerowa
Art
Senate Extends President's Power to Devalue Dollar
Washington Jan. The Senate extended the 2 billion stabilization fund act and the President’s power to devalue the dollar. The vote followed a 82 to 43 rejection of an amendment by Sen. Varilek, Mich, and the extension lasts until June 20, 1999, with House debate anticipated.
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Washington
Jan
Senate
Repib Jivani
House
White House
Arthur H Varilonder
State Labor Board Created Under Measure
A Pennsylvania bill to create a labor relations board to protect workers collective bargaining rights was introduced by Sen Bernard McGinols in Harrisburg and sent to the labor and industry committee. The measure mirrors the federal Wagner act and would appoint a three member board drawing 9000 dollars yearly to prevent unfair labor practices enforce collective bargaining rights and conduct elections.
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Morey J. Porter
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Labor Relationa Board
U. S. Supreme Court
Bernard B. McGinols
Allegheny
Labor and Industy Committee
McCinnis
Pennsylvaia Federation of Labor
John A. Phillips
Philadelphia
Emiplayos
Hughes sets new transcontinental flight record to Newark
Howard Hughes, the wealthy young aviator, established a new cross continental air record by landing at Newark airport less than eight hours after leaving Los Angeles. He completed the trip in a remarkable time, signaling a milestone in long distance flight for the era.
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United Press
Newark
N. J
Howard Hughes
Newark Airport
Los Angeles
Erie County Expenditure Up in Recent Year
County Controller Harvey Mt wil ig reported to county commissioners that Erie County spent 1 917 78 during the past year, rising by 206 998 15 from the previous year. The preliminary figures precede the annual statement due next Monday. Increases are linked to courthouse maintenance revolving doors narcotic vending machines and other improvements.
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Harvey Mt. Wilig
Erie County
Thousands Flee Homes as Ohio River Flood Threat Grows
Flood warnings spread across six states as Ohio River crest risks prompted mass evacuations. Communities from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati mobilized levees and sandbags as water neared record levels, with factory shutdowns and farm losses reported and WPA crews aiding flood defense efforts.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Pittsburgh
Mississippi
Cairo
Xen|nek
Thdiang
Ilinois
Cel‘lara
Indiana
WPA
Hazelton
Ind
Knox County
Fayette Countly
Pittapurgh
St. Patrick's Day
Monongahela
Allegheny
Duquesne Way
11Th Street
Franklin
Firth
Meadville
Barle administration seeks five member panel on anthracite tax
The House approved the Barle administration plan creating a five person commission to study the anthracite tax issue with focus on illegal bootlegging. The measure now goes to the Senate for final action.
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Harrisburg
House
Senate
Barle
President Roosevelt denies curbing Supreme Court powers
Sources close to the White House say on January 18 that President Roosevelt has no legislation in mind aimed at curbing the powers of the Supreme Court. The remark clarifies the administration’s stance amid talk of court reform.
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Washington
Assembly Reces ses Harrisburg for Roosevelt Inauguration
The House and Senate adjourned briefly on Tuesday to allow members to attend the Roosevelt inauguration in Washington tomorrow. Sessions were held today and recessed until Monday night.
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Harrisburg
Jen
House
Sémate
Washington
Suspect Blurts Murder Motive in Mattson Kidnapping Case
A man arrested in Forpland Oregon blurted he was glad the Mattson boy was killed after being questioned about potential knowledge of the kidnapping. He bore a newspaper clip of the crime, claimed to resemble the kidnapper, and said he would kill every Mattson family member. He wore a cap and torn coat, said he had been in Jamama Wat and left six weeks ago, claiming Rockford Illinois as home. Federal investigators were to take charge.
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Ore
Ques
Charles Mattson
George Wilson
Mattson
Westin
Yaruma Wat
Rockford
St . Louisville
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Detroit
United Press
Vernen
Mice Queen
Tia
City council stalls plan to create delinquent tax collector
Council tabled a resolution by Councilman C. A. Duke to create an official delinquent tax collector for the city. The measure would appoint Blaine Kincaid to collect arrears through January 1, 1996 with a ten percent commission. Mayor Glen Miller backed the idea after legal consultations, but questions on legality and other plans led to referral for a written opinion.
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C. A. Duke
Glen Miller
Avid
Ito City
Blaine Kincaid
Duke
Miller
Brie
Franke &, Westley
Accon
Wpe
Cold weather relief as floods recede in city district
Cold weather brings relief as flood threat eases with rivers and streams falling. Street crews remove sewer intake guard on Seneca street late last night and Route 18 south of Meadville reopens after two days of high water. Dire Ella J. McCray Casler visits city guest of Miek R. Lewis.
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Edward Harrington
Seneca Street
Meadville
Dire
Ella J. McCray Casler
Clymer
M. D
Miek
R. Lewis
Wess Smith Street
Settlement of Glass Strike Near in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Jan 19 Union leaders and management announced a settlement proposal for the Pittsburgh plate glass strike. The plan would provide a substantial wage increase for nearly 7,000 striking workers and was described as a negotiated near-term settlement.
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Ea Rr
Pittsburgh
Seize Italian ship carrying war materials
Madrid reports loyalist forces confiscated an Italian merchant ship sailing for the nationalists and loaded with air bombs and war materials. A loyalist aircraft aided the capture by maneuvering over the ship to prevent its escape.
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United Press
Madrid
Valencia
Sail
Reductions Discrimination Protest Reaches Harrisburg
Jan 19 Gov George di Bartle forwards order to confine public utility rate reductions to residential consumers and bar industrial rates. Sen Jerome Jaspan in Philadelphia launches a late Senate resolution urging the P S C to require power firms to justify reductions of about 5 percent for rural and residential users within 80 days. The governor’s letter emphasizes prioritizing residential consumers and broad public benefit.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Cov
George di Bartle
Sen. TV
Jerome Jaspan
Philadelphia
Senate
P. S.C
Barte
Aden
Jackson to Lead Justice Anti Trust Division
Robert Jackson of Jamestown New York named head of the Justice Departments Antitrust Division by Attorney General Cummings. He succeeds John Dickinson who returns to academia at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Jackson came to Washington from Jamestown after serving three years as general counsel to the Bureau of Internal Revenue and has also acted as special counsel for the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Justice
Dep't
Robert Jackson
Jamestown
Attornney
United Sates
Justice Departments Not Trust
Cummiings
John Dickinson
Bacon
Pennnsylvania Railroad
University of Pensylvania Law School
Jackson
Washington
Upeau of Internal Revenue of the Treasury Uepartment
Securities Exchange Commission
Roosevelt Inauguration Raises Confidence Amid Panic Echoes
United Press reports ahead of Roosevelt’s second term inauguration as confidence grows after a three year New Deal effort. Roosevelt has expanded debt, spending and federal revenues while facing Supreme Court pushback and fiscal challenges. Garner to be sworn minutes earlier on the Capitol’s east front.
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Lyle &. Witown
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
John Vance Garner
Capitol
Ing
Supreme Court
Murphy Meets Secs Perkins In Strike Crisis
Detroit dispatch reports the United Automobile Workers surrounding Briggs plant with mass picketing and tear gas as GM strike escalates. Homer Martin rejects Flint Alliance concession and vows no return to good faith. In Washington, Governor Brien Murphy meets Labor Secretary Frances Perkins to seek peace talks as John L. Lewis and James Dewey attend.
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Harry Ferguson
United Press
Detroit
United Automobile Workers
General Motors
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Henry Ford
Mass Pickering
Meldrum Avenue
Brigg& Plant
Polige Anc Company
Washington
Branie Murphy
Michigan
Frances Perkins
John L. Lewis
James W. Dewey
U. S. Labor Department
Condsistor
Ality
Amour
Edward F. McGrady
French Warships Ordered to Return Fire in Spanish Waters
The French naval ministry ordered all French warships in Spanish waters to be ready to return fire against any aerial bombardment following yesterday's bombing of a French destroyer off the Spanish coast.
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United Press
Paris
Tan
Naval Ministry
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