Government battles graft in CWA public relief programs
Henry T. Gorrell reports the government and Harry L Hopkins fight graft across the Emergency Relief and Civil Works Administration. Investigations extend to Los Angeles and New Jersey, with arrests in a CWA brokerage fee case. Keenan leads DOJ efforts, while Hopkins warns of continued scrutiny and possible further funding.
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Henry T. Gorrell
United Press
Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
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Department of Justice
Joseph T. Keenai
Criminal Division
Justice Department
Los
Relea County
Calif
Civil
Pittsburgh
Hopkins
Pennsylvania
Michigan
New York
Alabama
West Virginia
New Jersey
Arden Project
Hammonton
N. J
Samuel Perone
Gongress
Congress
Iso
PWA
JAP LEADER SAYS WAR TALK WITH U S IS UNFOUNDED
Japanese Foreign Minister Koki Hirota told the Diet there is no problem between Japan and the United States that cannot be solved peacefully. He reviewed the year’s events including Japan’s League withdrawal and Japanese-American relations, insisting no clash with America is foreseen.
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United Press Torio
United States
Japan
Koki Hirota
Hirota
Léague of Nation
America
House Disagrees On Farm Mortgage Bill
In Washington a dispute arises as lawmakers split over farm mortgage legislation. The floor debate centers on differing interpretations of the proposed amendments and their impact on the agriculture sector and lending practices.
Brawl at Dance Hall Leads to Fine and Investigation
Mayor Glenn Miller pledged action after a melee at W. Gronostaj’s dance hall on West Wayne Street Saturday night. Gronostaj, charged with disorderly conduct, was fined 100 and given until Friday to pay as the case continues. Elllis Higbee, 21, Union Street, was stabbed in the back during the free for all. several others were beaten, with no arrests reported yet.
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Glenn Miller
W. Gronostaj
West Wayne Street
Gronostar
Miller
Ellis Higbee
Union Street
Mate
Annual Y M C A Dinner Meeting in Corry
Seventy interested citizens attended the annual Y M C A dinner at the Presbyterian church last evening. A report on the past year’s activities was given and plans outlined for 1942. Rev Perry P Hanes delivered the main address and Horace Brynolfson sang two solos. The Night Hawks orchestra provided music as plans for the fundraising solicitation were announced and a promising response was reported.
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Corry
The
Presbyterian Church
Opportunity Club
Perry P. Hanes
First Methodist Episcopal Chirch
Y. M.C
M. Hengst
Philo C. Dix
W. W. Hull
Miss Gatherine Hubertz
Burton Hammond
Jal Hulstrom
Donald Watson
Kenneth Jackson
Clarence Mountain
Horace Brynolfson
Night Hawks
Seven Hold for Alcoholic Candy Sale Arrests In Philly
Seven dealers were arrested in Philadelphia as authorities crack down on the sale of alcoholic candy to minors. Ditributor linked to the scheme reportedly operated stores in several suburbs and the city. Bond set around 600 dollars. charges include violations of liquor and candy sale laws.
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Squnies Wrese
Philadelphia
Siready
Hein
Peiyane
Father negotiating for Bremer's release
The wife of kidnapped Edward G Bremer collapsed at her home as Adolph Bremer, father of the hostage and a Roosevelt friend, was believed negotiating independently for his son's freedom. Bremer, 86, a banker, was kidnapped and ransom set at 200000 dollars. A rapid sequence of developments followed with an expected release within 24 hours.
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Unites Press
Wes
Kis Sin
Rijesse Bf
Wdward
Motley Gives Erie CWA Projects Clean Slate
A. W. Motley state CWA inspector ended a visit in Erie by declaring the city’s CWA projects clean. He praised the area as cleaner and freer of political favoritism than others and commended G. C. Cain, head of the state employment office, for conducting the process blamelessly.
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Motley
Erie Cwa
Unites Press
Erie
CWA
A. W. Motley
G. C. Cain
Release of Dr Wynekoop on bail sought
Chicago January 23 Attorneys for Dr Alice Lindsay Wynekoop accused in the death of Rheta sought her bail release. A mistrial was declared as doctors warned the defendant faces serious heart disease while prosecutors vow to oppose bail and await possible case reassignment.
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Unstey Press
Chicago
Alice Lindsay Wynekoop
Rheta
Joseph B. David
Wynekoon
Criminal Courts
David
Finnegan
Wynekoop
Long Defeat Forecast In New Orleans Vote
Senator Huey P. Long faced a crucial New Orleans primary as 28 voters cast ballots to elect city government. Experts predicted Long’s ticket underdog status and possible collapse of his one man rule across state and municipal offices amid charges of rigged registration and heavy police patrols to ensure honesty.
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United Press
New Orleans
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Long
Seve
Ucketa
Crimary
Man Without a Country Sent Back to Erie Jail
A swarthy Italian ex convict Angelo Demassi, 32, Erie, was ordered jailed in lieu of a $500 bond until the March term of federal court when immigration reports will be made to Judge F. P. Schoonmatter. Demassi was sentenced to 18 months in Atlanta penography in 1941 on a white slave charge and could not prove citizenship. He said he came to America at age five.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Erie County
Angelo Demassi
Erie
F. P. Schoonmatter
Demassi
Atlanta ‘Penitentiary
Berkilwete
America
Fugitive Desperado Slain in Gun Battle
Paola reports Brady, co leader of seven escapees from Kansas State Prison at Lansing, was killed in a gun battle. four captured near Fort Scott. Investigations ongoing into other escapees and refuge search in the Ozarks.
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United Press
Paola
Brady
Ito
Kansan
Lansing
Tay
Olduoma
Tive Brady
Tununy Mis Mahon
Cody
Kenneth Young
Tate
Mitomb
Figshives
Charla ‘Clitton
Arcesboy
Finnweg City
Stnday
Glare
Bendy Tod
Axa Sramk Dayar
Ware
Oks
Wino Hills
Predy
Doctor J W Irwin resigns from Civil Service Board
Dr J W Irwin tendered his resignation from the Civil Service Board citing health reasons. Mayor Gin Miller declined to comment while Milon L Brown denied also resigning. The Journal was told no confirmation, tests and a successor remain undecided as council weighs immediate action before Saturday exams.
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Gin Miller
J. W. Irwin
Civil Service Board
Weurth Ward
Miller
Tie Health
Irwin
Milon L. Brown
Mr. Brown
Dr. Irwin
Journal
Imbury
Selied
Health
Frank Cole
Miners Gather in Indianapolis for Biennial Meet
United Mine Workers from across the United States converge on Indianapolis for the biennial convention. More than 1,500 delegates from bituminous and anthracite regions expected as leaders like Perthin, Gov. McNutt, L Lewis, W Green and others loom large on a 10 day agenda. Key issues include national recovery administration decisions and employment insurance.
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United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
NRA
Unite Prose
National Recovery Administration
United States
United Mine Worls
America
Labor
Perthin
Paul V. McNutt
Gant
Obi L. Lewis
Unnion
William Green
Ferleratian
Lawion
Hugh Jonnton
Comalder
Fragmented 19th century notice with garbled injuries
The readable portion mentions tears and injuries with unclear attribution. The snippet references Elmira and a June date, along with names and a $10,000 figure amid a jumble of words. The damaged text prevents a clear incident, party, or outcome.
Navy Vinson bill heads for treaty fleet strength
The House naval affairs committee unanimously reported favorably the Vinson bill to expand the U S fleet to treaty strength. An effort would attach the bill as a rider to the naval appropriation bill under House debate. Admiral Standley warned that failure to build to treaty strength endangers national safety.
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United Press
Washington
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Vinson
U. S
William H. Standrey
Firing Squad for Kidnappers Advocated in Congress
Washington reports that Col Charles A Lindbergh and other kidnapping victims’ families may be called to testify at a House hearing on a bill to execute kidnappers who kill their victims. Rep Snyder said hearings are promised and predicted strong support. The measure envisions a 42 man firing squad to execute sentenced kidnappers within 72 hours, aiming to deter abductions. Chairman Summers backs harsh penalties but opposes a firing squad.
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United Press
Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
House Committee
Rep
Snyder
Dem. Pa
Sumners
House Judiciary Committee
Howard G. Bremer
St. Paul
Rep. Cochran
Dem. Mo
Spyder
Summers
Former Allegheny County Judge Evans Dies at 80
Former Allegheny County Common Pleas Court president Judge A. Evans died at his daughter’s home in Sewickley on January 23 after months of illness. Appointed September 5, 1898 by Gov William A. Stone, he served 92 years in Pittsburgh courts and retired May 2, 1940. The obituary notes his long career and age of 80.
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Unites Press
Sewickley
Phn A. Evans
Allegheny County Common Press Court
Don Rose
Evans
Eyans
Pittsburgh
William A. Stone
Gun discharges in tree injures man in Corry
Floyd Joseph 28 of 112 Brooke Street suffered a severe upper arm amputation from an accidental shotgun discharge as it caught on a Christmas tree. He remained serious but improving at Corry Hospital. He was leaving home with the gun around 8 am when it discharged. The arm was amputated midway between elbow and shoulder. His wife and three children await his recovery.
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Floyd Joseph
Brooke Street
Corry
Joseph
Ikina
Weely
Clyde Damon
Spartansburg
Damon
Corry Hospital
Young Wither Up Held for Trial in Franksm Murder Case
Walter Witherup a 41 year old former Clintonville high school student faces murder and voluntary manslaughter charges in Franklin Pennsylvania. Grand jury indicted after viewing photos of the slain father’s body recovered from a creek. He originally told police two men and a woman named Blondie fired the shot but later claimed the shotgun discharged accidentally while he was dining.
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United Press
Franklin
Ari
lHke Aprilian
Althaljby
Venango County Grand Jury
Walter Witherup
Clttonville High Schoo
Fe Tharges
Clarks Witherup
Walter
Young Witherup
Euuerates
United States Edges Closer to Recognizing Mendieta Regime
The United States extended recognition to the government of President Carlos Manuel of Guinea. The State Department, citing new conditions, signaled moves toward formal recognition as Washington weighs the Guinean leadership’s status amid ongoing political debate.
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U. S
Mendieta
Washington
United States
Carlos Manciela
Qobn
Abe
Tim
Swainmionts
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