Worst Storm Deluge Leaves East In Gripping Freeze
A historic winter storm paralyzed the East leaving more than 60 dead and traffic snarled across half the country. Temperatures plunged below zero as two to three inches of snow fell in Corry and major cities faced smothered highways and uprooted trains.
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Navy to buy 114 new bombers from Douglas planes
The Navy Department announced the purchase of 114 bomber planes built by the Douglas Aircraft Company for 3,636,000 dollars. The planes will be produced in Santa Monica and Fort Worth and are intended to strengthen the Navy’s air forces.
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Washington
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Erie County Vets Would Receive 2.83 Million Share
Erie County veterans would receive 2,831,599.94 from a proposed baby bonds bill. Pennsylvania totals show 195,994,459.25 would be distributed among 259,981 certificate holders, with county allocations listed for Crawford Elk Erie Jefferson McKean Mercer Venango Warren and others.
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TVA Decision Delayed by Supreme Court Recess
The Supreme Court opened at noon and signaled no ruling on the Tennessee Valley Authority constitutionality today. Since the court recessed soon after, a decision is postponed at least two weeks due to the court’s recess.
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United Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Roosevelt memorial dedication highlights party rifts
In New York on January 20 a Theodore Roosevelt memorial dedication drew 1,500 people. Franklin D. Roosevelt urged social justice and the Square Deal, while Governor Lehman and Mayor LaGuardia praised the Roosevelt traits. The president quipped that admirers today are not always aligned with his father’s views, then recalled Roosevelt’s life amid reactions to current state questions.
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New York State
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Herbert H. Lehman
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
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League of Nations Abandons Present Peace Talks
The League of Nations council, meeting in Geneva, halted current negotiations amid dissolving prospects for a settlement. The body signaled no immediate resumption and blamed deteriorating trust among key actors for the stalemate.
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Corey Girls Hurt In Head-On Auto Accident
Three well known Corey girls were injured when a head-on collision occurred on icy streets near the Washington Launch restaurant on North Center Street at 0 a.m. Sunday. Rita Weber suffered knee and rib injuries, Lottie Pillsbury had head injuries, Dorothy Spicaman received leg cuts and bruises. all were treated and released.
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Elmner Christensen
Columbus
William Swann, Jr
Raymond Wiggers
Dorothy Spicaman
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North Center Street
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Miss Spiesman
Britain Warns Italy About Red Cross Unit
London reports a cautious, ironic warning over the British Red Cross ambulance unit in Ethiopia. Maurice Ingram, British chargé d affaires in Rome, told Italian Under-Secretary Fulvio Savich that the unit would move from the Ogaden south to a northern Desage Tafram area, with details intended for Italian military authorities in Africa.
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Africa
Whittaker Moody Ride Ends in Brief Departure
Fragmentary notes mention Ed Whittaker in a hurried context, with unclear details about a move or event. Other garbled phrases reference people and locations, leaving the core action and outcome ambiguous in the unreadable text.
Senate Debates Bonus Bill as Vote Nears Nightfall
The Senate approved a $2.2379 billion compromise veterans bonus bill amid debate and treasury warnings of rising debt, with President Roosevelt expected to veto. Supporters claimed enough votes to override. Borah urged order as King warned of mounting future costs and pensions.
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White House
Westwood Opens Fight to Escape Electric Chair
United Press reports Squire James J. Westwood, a duped politician from Mokkees Rocks, begins his legal battle to escape the electric chair. He is charged with firing bullets to assassinate the mayor on July 30.
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Markets at a Glance and Oddities of Trade
Market briefs and irregularities highlighted in a compact update. Names of traders or groups appear amid fleeting notes on prices, assets, and location cues, with curious items and local business chatter shaping the snapshot. The item emphasizes market mood and small-scale commercial activity.
Sabotage Suspected In Plane Disaster Near Goodwin
In Goodwin Arkansas a .38 caliber automatic pistol with only three shells was found among the wreckage of American Airlines The Southerner. The discovery renews belief that the Bureau of Air Commerce may reopen its probe into the January crash at Arkansas swamp claiming seventeen lives.
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Hoffman May Pay Hauptmann Another Visit
Gov Harold G Hoffman may confer again with Bruno Richard Hauptmann in the state prison death house over details of the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Hauptmann sent word he had important facts to disclose and Hoffman said he would decide later if a visit is necessary.
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Hershey Increases Fund For Education
Hershey Pa January 20 Milton S Hershey millionaire chocolate maker set aside 400000 to fund higher education for sons and daughters of Hershey estates employees The Hershey Foundation is organized with 5000 shares of common stock of Hershey Chocolate Corporation worth 400000 Terms of the foundation deed emerge from the filing and description of the project
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State Must Fat YS Liquor Te
Fragmentary OCR text mentions state liquor issues and election language with unclear names or dates. Reads as a brief public notice or column snippet about regulatory action and political wording without coherent details.
State Senator Clark Denied New Trial In Extortion Conviction
Harrisburg Jan 20 The Dauphin county court refused a petition for a new trial by State Senator William Clark West Chester after his September conviction on four counts of attempted extortion and malfeasance in office The judge found no substantial error in the trial and upheld the verdict Clark offered influence as chairman of the senate appropriations committee to aid Democratic administration bills in exchange for renewal of a liquor insurance agency partnership The alleged offer was made June 18 to Attorney General Charles J Macgiotti and Governor Earle’s secretary Harry Kalodner
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Harrisburg
Dauphin County
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West Chester
William Kuchinsky
Savinsburg
William H. Hargest
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Charles J. Macgiotti
Harry J. Kalodner
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Appointment of Sealer Delayed in Erie County
Erie county board delayed the appointment of a sealer of weights and measures after Mrs. Schluraff failed to secure action. Blair and Platley moved to two days for further consideration. Schluraff accused Blair of desertion and collusion with Platley while proposing Arthur Schaub of Corry and two others for the post. Local incumbent James P. Sullivan remains among the options as final action is pushed to Wednesday morning.
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Erie
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Legion Roundup Drive Reaches 48000 Members Enrolled
The American Legion announces a successful 1935 36 membership drive with more than 48000 enrollees since the drive opened. Leaders from state chapters reported strong participation and progress in the campaign to boost post memberships nationwide.
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840 Dollar Verdict For Foster Against Local Furniture Firm
A sealed Erie county verdict ordered in the case of Lyle W. Poster against A. L. Root Furniture Store Company awarded the plaintiff $840 plus interest. The jury found breach of contract from Foster's retirement while employed at the South Center street store.
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