Snow Covered Body of Martin Johnson Found
The snow bound body of Martin Johnson, about 68, was found at his wood shed near Wheelock in Wayne township by Raleigh Van Tassel after days unseen. Deputy Coroner Re Lawrence Davison planned to investigate later, body to be sent to the undertakers. Johnson, a lifelong recluse and familiar figure in the township, had been living in a shack on a farm believed owned by a brother in Texas. This was the second recluse death in the area within a week.
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Martin Johnson
Wheelock
Wayne Township
Raleigh van Tassel
Johnson Shack
Susan
VanTastel
Var'Lusae
Johnson
van Fussel
Lawrence Davison
Oval
Corry
Texas
Reuben Coons
Wigshanty
Colimbus Avenue
Defense opens in murder case in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on November 2 Paul A. Wright killed his wife and John B. Kimmel in his home. Wright’s attorney Jerry Glesler announced plans to have Wright testify. Publicist Arthur Le Vove testified Wright said he found them on a piano stool in an embrace.
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Wee Unmet
Los Angeles
Jane
Paul A. Wright
John B. Kimmel
Superior Court
Jerry Glesler
Wright
Arthur le Vove
Union Air ‘Terminal
Kimmel
One Read Cause of Labor Controversy
United Press story notes a labor dispute sparked by a stage incident. Annette Margules enters a courtroom controversy over a costume element reportedly sewn by a union member. Pickets gathered as the theater workers debate the incident and its implications.
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United Premiew
Annette Margules
Jady
Jalir
Costumners
Matthe
Oil well shot planned near Britton farm
Considerable interest centers around a test oil well on the Bryant farm near Britton Fim scheduled for Thursday afternoon weather permitting. Clayton IMtiNor oversees the drilling with 64 workers involved. A successful shot could lead to extensive future drilling in the area and attract many local residents.
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Psryant Farm
Britton
Fim
O'tlocke
Clayton
Sharp Decline In Stock Market Trading Heavy
United Press reports a dramatic stock market drop with over a billion dollars in paper value erased. The Dow Jones average fell to 40.18 at noon, down 1.73, with rail, utility, and industrial indices hitting new yearly lows and heavy losses seen in General Motors DuPont U S Steel and Standard Oil of New Jersey.
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United Press New York
General Motors
DuPont
Steel
Standard of New Jersey
14 Killed in Paris Blast at Hooded Men Hideout
Paris reports a blast at the penret headquar ters of the hooded men organization killing 14 and injuring several others. Police found 600 hand grenades 18 cases of cartridges three Hotchkiss machine guns and 71 automatic rifles in a secret radio near St Nazaire station.
Woodside Attacks Move Politics Over Debated Resignation
In Mifflintown Pennsylvania on January 20, State Senator Robert Woodside Jr. denounced the resignation of Public Assistance Secretary Karl Dechwelltiz as part of a supposed safe measure to replace relief workers with political henchmen. Woodside, a Republican from Harriburg, spoke at a rally, naming Mor Jonenh Gutey as an instigator in a bid to influence a promised position.
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Unieg Press
Mifflintown
Karl de Chweltitz
Robert Woodside
Harrinburg
Onbargt Demeeril
Yakreange Posblittion
Roosevelt warns on price cuts to restore profits
President Roosevelt signals willingness to boost federal spending to protect purchasing power amid looming wage reductions. He urges profits to stay intact through price cuts and wage stability, warns against shifting losses to workers or bondholders, and frames this as a test of sound business judgment. The stance comes as the administration weighs budget curbs with calls from New Dealers for greater stimulus.
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Lyle
Wilson
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Secretary of Commerce
Daniel ©. Roper
Roper
China Planning Big Offensive by Guerrilla Forces
Shanghai dispatch reports the Chinese high command ordered a general offensive against Japanese forces in the northwest. Guerrilla units in Ginalyuen province and Shenai province near the Great Wall are said to be active, aiming to exploit Japanese withdrawals and pressure supply routes toward central China.
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High Command
United Preas
Shanghai
Chinese High Commisnd
Gnilyuen
Great Wall
Shenai
Wall
Heuchn
Unions Debate Peace Move Collapse In Washington
Philip Murray of the CIO peace negotiating committee told a convention that peace talks failed due to Soviet authorization issues and lack of authority among representatives. He urged continued union support for CIO balance in labor efforts and criticized proposals for a new presidential term and large presses.
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United Press
Washington
Philip Murray
John Lewis
Unit Engine Worker
American Federation of
Librty
Federation
Murray
CIO
Sedaration
Murrey
Northwestern Republicans split over Pinchot and James for governor
Northwestern Pennsylvania Republicans split between Gilford Pinchot and Arthur James for the governor nomination. A Oil City meeting of 160 county chairs from 17 counties showed no firm endorsement yet with support varying by county including Venango, Warren, Elk, Lawrence, McKean, Lycoming and others while Tioga and Indiana counties leaned toward alternative candidates. Delegates from Cameron favored Pinchot and Erie Crawford and Clinton indicated unsettled sentiment. Some indicated James as second choice if James formally declares.
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Pennsylvania
James
Borland
City
Venango
Waren
Bik
Lawrence
McKean
Lycoming
Cameron Couunty
Pinchot
Erie
Craw
Ford
Clanton
Finchot
Tioga County
Niagara Falls View Bridge Breaks Under Pressure
Niagara Falls New York January 2 The Niagara Falls View bridge spanning the Niagara River 1000 feet below the cataracts began breaking up today under pressure of the worst society in history. The be e jam carved the structure downstream and the bridge had been closed to traffic when it buckled in the center.
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Jane
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Falla’View
Niagara River
Storm at Peak in North Mich Reports Dead and Stranded
United Press reports the century's worst storm pummeling Michigan, isolating communities and mining camps in the northern peninsula. Rescuers struggle through drifts 20 to 30 feet high dragging food to marooned miners as schools and rural areas suffer. Governor Brant Murphy orders rapid relief and mobilization for survivors.
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United Press
Detroit
Michigan
Anow
Suna
Ghifis
Gogebic Iron Range
Chiktrengo
Tronwood
Lansing
Brant Murphy
Relia Craciaia
Aged Blind Man Dies in McKean County Home
William Bund Billy Vurnon Sr aged 80 died at the McKean County home where he lived for 11 years after a life spent in institutions. He became the first patient admitted to the facility and died at the hospital grounds with no religious services.
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Mckean
Smethport
William
Bund Billy
Blizzard Cancels Fox Hunt Delegation Here
A heavy blizzard forces postponement of the fox hunt planned for this morning. Brey Reynard received re Spite from Corry with fox-huntera involved. Last night’s snow drifted across fields and woods, erasing tracks and prompting the cancellation. W. R. Van Taay will head the event, with the gate opening to be announced later.
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FOX Hunt
Brey Reynard
Corry
Wooda
H. van Taawaty
Mrenthar
Governor orders probe into claim of false civil service exams
Governor George H Bale ordered an immediate state police investigation into charges of tampering with civil service exams in Fayette county. The probe follows State Senator Anthony Cavalcante’s assertions about Jacob Behard, Fayette county Democratic chairman, and alleged improper interviews and appointments affecting the unemployment division. Behard called the charges unfounded and trumped up.
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Ey United Press
Warrisburg
Janu
George H. Bale
Fayette County
Pennsylvania
Arle
Anthony Cavalcante
Jacob Behard
Uniontown
Democratic
Kim
Chard
U S Steel Acts on Preferred Dividend Declared
United States Steel Corp directors report a net income of 29,930,836 for the year ended December 31, 1937, and declare a quarterly dividend of 1.78 on 7 percent preferred stock. Income for 1937 was the highest since 1930. Earnings per common share were 0.58 and 2.90 for 1936. Directors take no action on the common dividend.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Unemployment Office Hours Change At Corry Office
Unemployment claimants at the Corry office 1361 2 North Center Street are advised of new hours from 8 40 a m to 12 noon starting immediately. Applicants should adjust their visits accordingly. The office will remain open to 4 30 p m daily except Sundays for employment service, interviews, and related tasks.
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Appucanvs
North Center Street
Brown pleads guilty in drought burglary case
Brown, already under a two year sentence, pleads guilty to involvement in a drought hide house burglary. He faces a longer term in the Allegheny workhouse after Hugh Foreman confessed complicity and awaits county court appearance. Both have prior larceny records and were held on bond.
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Servce
Brown
Allegheny
Hare
Hugh Foreman
Pella
Wirst ‘Ward
Alder Aan Baet
Wattsburg
Nation Braces for Massive Winter Storm Across Half The Country
A severe midwinter blizzard grips the western and central United States with subfreezing temperatures, 50 mph winds, and 80 foot snow drifts. Pennsylvania and New York face heavy impacts as residents endure near-zero readings, icy roads, and widespread power outages while hundreds are rendered homeless.
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Corry
Pennsylvania
McKinley Station
Kane
Allegheny
Franklin
All City
Hampton Station
Emlencon
Rockland
Marienville
Brookville
Franielin
Old City
Nichelville
Foun
Wesley
Venango County
Arctic
Middlewest
Great Lakes
Michigan
A P violator of federal law says retailer ruled on
The Federal Trade Commission ruled that A and P violated the Robinson Patman act by discriminatory pricing and brokerage practices. It ordered cease and desist against equalities and discounts tied to brokerage payments. Mus dhal, owning 14,200 stores in 23 states and Washington DC, was implicated in the scheme.
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United Press
Washington
Dun
Federal ‘Title Commission
Great Alldutio and
Pacific Tea Oo
Robinson Patman
Mus Dhal
District of
Conmbie
Gooldi
A. Ip
Snaade
Menta
Oparatita Prine
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