Dauphin Court Hears Debate On 1937 Gas Valve Law
In Dauphin County Court the Gas Company challenges the 1937 act requiring automatic gas shut off valves in industrial buildings. Lawyers argue the law invades property rights and imposes costs, while proponents say it protects safety. injunctions and counter motions fill the proceedings.
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Faringbung Gaa Company
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Middletown
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Willian A. Schnader
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Pennsylvania Gas Valve Sales Corporation of
Philadelphia
Hull
Two Cabinet Members To Hold Offices Pending Senate
Harrisburg Jan 19 United Press Governor Adley H James said Motor Police Commissioner P W Foote and Revenue Secretary J Grigith Boardman will stay heads of their departments until the Senate confirms successors. Boardman met James yesterday and Foote was recalled from Philadelphia for a conference. The appointments are delayed by the Senate and Adams as Foote’s successor and William J Hamilton of Philadelphia as revenue chief were named. Paul Pedigo said the governor’s office received assurances of cooperation to avoid interruptions in government functions. The governor had earlier signaled confidence Senate confirmation would come within a brief period.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Adley H. James
P. W. Poote
Revenue
J. Grigith Boardman
Senate
Hoardman
James
Foote
Jnont
Philadelphia
Lynn G. Adams
Suc
William J. Hamilton
Paul Pedigo
Boardman
Yiitfaser
Golden Gate Fair Eyes Dionne Quartet for Appearances
A San Francisco report states the Golden Gate International Exposition is negotiating for a Dionne quartet to appear at the event. Details disclosed today indicate the plan centers on a personal appearance schedule.
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Golden Gate Fair
Dionne
Drage
Asan Prancisco
Golden Gate International
Tion
Nyety
Sioner
Senate Moves to Trim Roosevelt Relief Aid
Washington reports Treasury data show government spending rising since July 1 to near 5 billion dollars, stiffening Senate resolve to cut President Roosevelt's relief appropriation by at least 10 million. The revenue figures suggest further reductions may follow as Senate backs House action.
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HOUSE
United Press
Washington
Treasury
Roosevelt
Auto Industry Enrolled for Preparedness in War Boost
Washington dispatch says automobile plants are enrolled to aid national defense. High military officials expect aviation needs to rise but warn car makers may be asked to supply airplane parts if war comes. Roosevelt’s air expansion plan seeks 3,000 more planes and a budget near 400 million dollars to test aviation capacity.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Henry J. Apnoli
Thisip Corps
War Department
Army
James Wins Senate Support For Pet Measures In Harrisburg
Harrisburg dispatch notes Gov Arthur James wins Senate backing as Republicans finalize organization with a 26 vote majority and prepare five house bills to replenish relief funds for final passage next Tuesday. Cap. Hill also speculates on merging units into a new state department of commerce, absorbing parts of labor and industry and unemployment compensation.
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House
Notwe
Stort
Januay
Harrisburg
Capitol Hill
Arthur EH. Jomea
State Department of Commerce
Denial of Changes in Nazi Setup At Madrid Office
Otto Dietrich summoned foreign press reps to deny reports of changes or contemplated changes in the Nazi government. He stated no shifts were planned, despite rumors involving Hermann Goering, Joseph Goebbels, and Heinrich Himmler. Meanwhile Francoist loyalist reports from Barcelona claim government defenses hold and insurgent efforts on the Catalan front are repulsed with heavy losses.
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Berlin
Otto Dietrich
Dietrich
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Hermann Goering
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Henrich Himmler
Secret Police
Propaganda Ministry
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Lavaliet
Indeos
Tgualaa
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Barcelona
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Pons
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Queralt
Cogulla
Vendrell
Clark Gables Wife Plans Nevada Divorce
Hollywood reports Mrs. Rhea Gable, estranged wife of Clark Gable, will move to Nevada next week to sue for divorce. She is expected to file in Reno or Las Vegas, with Nevada divorce law potentially granting a final decree in six weeks. California's one year wait would not apply.
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Jen
Rhea Gable
Clark Gable
Nevada
Renn
Lea Vegas
Weekly paper begins in Wilkes-Barre as strike suspends dailies
Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania with 7000 residents will gain a weekly Independent newspaper on Sunday restoring local press after more than three months as the city’s three dailies remain paused due to a strike by editorial workers authorized by the American Newspaper Guild.
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Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
Independent
American Newspaper Guild
F D R Renews Request To Ban Tax Exemptions
President Roosevelt renewed his request to Congress to end tax exemption privileges for future government securities and bonds. He urged action before March 15 to halt retroactive federal income levies on state officers. A Senate committee is already weighing the exemption issue as Treasury witnesses warned revenue might rise by 500 million through the removal of the exemption.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
U.S. Supreme Court
Senate
Treasury
Sud
Supreme Cent
Graveling of Sciota Street Started by WPA
A WPA graveling program began on Sciota Street from Columbus Avenue southward to Smith Street with over thirty workers. Work also started at the Columbus Avenue end. Seventh Street paving and Chestnut Street graveling are nearing completion. More streets may follow if funds are available, as Carmell approved an extensive improvement plan amid storm sewer work and pavement repairs.
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Waa
WPA
Sennta Street
Cole Pus Avenue
Smitty
Smith
Pennsylvania Avenue
Columbus Avenue
Seventh Street
Chestnut Street
Carmell
Aind Pleasant Street
Snow Boosts Winter Sports Hopes in Corry District
Light snow and frigid temps sweep Western Pennsylvania as roads stay open despite subzero readings. In Corry two inches fell with ongoing flurries, while McKean County logged five below zero and Lysoming reported near ninety eight degrees? The Pennsylvania highway department mobilized 4617 workers and 1990 vehicles to treat roads amid the cold snap.
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Corry
Kane
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Highway Department
McKean County
Lysoming County
Dororthy James Celebrates 23rd Birthday at Mansion
Dorothy James age 23, daughter of Gov. Arthur H. James, observed a quiet birthday at the executive mansion with a small gathering. The event marks the first Indy in the James family and occurred in Harrisburg on January 9.
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Dorothy James
Harrisburg
Arthur H. James
Indy
Meadville Teen Killed in First 1926 Car Crash
In Meadville Crawford County recorded its first fatal auto accident of the year as 16 year old Elwood Kiser of Neon Meadville died from a fractured skull and crushed chest at Spencer hospital after being struck by a car while riding a bicycle. Police reported the incident occurred near Nemutilville with local details from state patrol.
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Timer Press
Meadville
Crawford County
Elwood Kiser
Neon
Eimers Orchestra Engaged for Birthday Ball Dance
Preddie Eimers eight piece band, popular at large social events in Pennsylvania and New York, has been hired to provide music for the President's Birthday Ball to be held Monday evening January 30. The event benefits the National Foundation and Erlu Chaster, with proceeds split between the two groups. Junior Welfare League members are selling advance tickets and appealing to local business and citizens for support.
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Preddie Eimers
Pennsylvania
New York
Elmers’ Crack
University of Buffalo
Eimers
National Foundation
Erlu_Chaster
Junior Welfare League
Bitter clash over Hopkins confirmation in Senate
Sen Josia Bailey opened the chamber’s confrontation over Harry L Hopkins’s nomination as commerce secretary. Bailey condemned Hopkins as a WEA reform chief and urged congressional censure. Opponents expect only 20 to 30 votes against, while a confirmed outcome seemed likely.
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United Press
Washington
Josia Bailey
Senate
Harry L. Hopkn
Commerce
Works Progress
Congress
Bailey
Baala
Reco
WEA
Pennsylvania Farm Show Draws 100000 in Harrisburg
Massive crowds pack Harrisburg as the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show approaches a record passing the 400000 mark since opening Monday. Governor Arthur H. James pledges to support farmers, stressing self reliance, common sense, and state cooperation while promising no overbearing control from government.
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United Press
Pennsylvania
James
Commonwealth
Kiwanis Club Anniversary Observed at Luncheon
At Lalhy's luncheon in the Ho tel Curry members of the Corry club gathered to mark the Kiwanis anniversary. Attorney Walter Peake outlined the club's origin and presidents over 15 years, naming Willim Murray as first president and listing many past officers. The meeting included prayers for the coming year and was described as beneficial.
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Peake
Chustoy
Woallum , Bartlett
Rasselay Brown
Clifton ME Howard
Stanley Epichols
Milt, Green
Howard J. Sheen
Walter Scott
Gilbert
Bnd Choris
Jobs for 16,000 in Allegheny County by June
Pittsburgh January 19 193? WPA projects totaling 48 million dollars will provide work for about 16 000 unemployed men in Allegheny County by June 1 with peak employment lasting through early 1840 as regional WPA director Col M Gilmore estimates.
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Allegheny
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Public Works Administration
Col. M. Gilmore
WPA
New Naval Air Base at Guam Likely Bargaining Point
Washington bills proposed to authorize 12 naval air bases including Guam with $65,000,000 in construction but no funds yet. White House and Congress clash over strategy as Lippmann hints at a bargaining role with Japan while Navy advocates push Kaneohe Bay Midway and Pearl Harbor among bases.
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Washington
Administration Committee
House
Senate
Guam
Japan
Western
Pacific
Eri Roorevell
White House
Wate Lippmind
Roosevelt
Lippmina
United States
Carl Vinson
Nayal Aftvira
David Walsh
Silly
Sent & Sellen
Sprite Militars
Tno
Brill
Specia Nuval Board
Ad Wa AL Hepburn
Ad Wa AL Hepburn .They Would Socatedl Ats Kaneohe Bay
Midway Tsien
Water Island
Johnston Thur
Palmyra
Land
Kodiak
Alasien
Sitka
Alaska
San Juan
Pensacola
Auckgonville
Pearl Harbor
Wail
Guan
Tokyo
Dawit
Mishbay
United
Spain Sells Warships to Nationalists Prompting Protest
London dispatch reports Spanish Loyalist ambassador Pablo de Avocarale protested to the foreign office over the non intervention committee's silence on selling six Christian warships to the Spanish insurgents. The note cites Jane's Fighting Ships listing four destroyers and two submarines sold by the Turkish government to the Nationalists.
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Italy
United Press
London
Pablo de Avcarale
Foreign Office
Spanish Non-Intervention Committee
Tralias
Nacionalists
Stormy Crossing Delays Italian Liner Vuteania Arrival
Stormy weather battered New York harbor as the Italian liner Vuteania docked with many passengers sickened by the voyage. Ship officers called it one of the roughest crossings on record for the vessel.
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Shipla
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