Senate Moves to Outlaw Politics in WPA Fight
United Press report on January 28 describes Senate conservatives cutting the WPA relief fund from 575 million to 72 million and proposing amendments to bar use of relief for military materials and political coercion. The action signals new congressional alignment against the Roosevelt administration amid a broader economy drive.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
New Deal
Works Progress Administration
Roosevelt
House
Bennett Champ
Clark
D. Mo
Carl A. Hustein
D. M. Mi
Hintelitag
Babson Sees Stable Prices Amid Uncertain Market
In a 1930s style market overview, observers note repeated price rises for raw materials and clothes since 1982 followed by a drop, causing investor confusion. While some see a bubble, others argue the late 1930s era shows commodity prices near December 1934 lows with major commodities like cotton and steel showing weak gains, fueling skepticism about further growth.
Postwar commodity prices and market cycles analysis
The article discusses how commodity prices rise rapidly during wars as governments rush to secure funds, clothing, and foodstuffs, then fall back after hostilities end. It traces price booms from Napoleonic times through the Civil War and World Wars, explaining demand and supply dynamics and the need for postwar readjustment due to debt and economic stabilization.
Golden Rule Club to Name Officers Monday
New officers will be elected at the Golden Rule Club monthly dinner meeting at St. Edwards Hall Monday evening at 6 oclock. No nominations will be reported by a committee headed by Frank Garvey. The address will be given by E G Renaud, newly named Y M C A secretary in the northwest district. St Edward's P T A will serve the dinner in the northwest district.
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Golden Rule Club
St. Edwaya's Hall
Frank Garvey
E.G. Reneau
Y. M
St. Edward’s
Conservation checks mailed to Pennsylvania farmers
Checks for money under the 1938 Agricultural Conservation program are being mailed to farmers across PA as applications move from county offices to Washington and back. As of January 19, 14,087 farmers have received 776,849 dollars. more payments will follow rapidly. Weather outlook calls for rain tonight and Sunday, colder late Sunday, much colder Monday.
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Pennsylvania
Washington
Britain reshuffles defense as Chatfield takes charge
London January 28 The British cabinet appoints Lord Chatfield admiral of the fleet to head the defense program expanding Britain's navy army and air force. He replaces Sir Thomas Inskip as minister for coordination of defense while Inskip becomes dominions secretary. Malcolm MacDonald shifts to focus on the Palestine issue and the looming Jewish Arab conference.
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United Press
London
Lord Chatfeld
Heet
Britain
Lord Chatfield
Sir Thomas Inskip
Inskip
Dominions
Malcolm MacDonald
MacDonald
Palestine
Cooperation urged for personnel survey by Civic Employees
Committees in charge of the personnel survey appealed for cooperation from residents today. Blank questionnaires have been left at most homes and canvassers need to visit each home to collect data. Committee members urge prompt completion to simplify their work and reduce the number of visits. Those who have not filled out the survey blanks are asked to attend to the matter immediately.
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Civic Employees' Association
Snow Caravan From Pittsburgh Postponed
Unannounced difficulties in Pittsburgh force at least a postponement of the snow caravan planned to depart for Corry tomorrow. Harry G. Oswalt of Hotel Cory was told by promoters that three busloads of winter enthusiasts were to travel from Pittsburgh for recreation tied to the Deuink Hill area near Clymer Center. Pittsburgh sponsors faced troubles, and the bosses would not operate. Oswalt plans an early conference with locals to salvage the winter sports area plans.
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Pittsburgh
Corry
Harry G. Oswalt
Cory
Pennsylvania
Deuink Hill
Clymer Center
Mr. Oswalt
Pittsburgh Group
Jury deliberating fate of motorist in Hart case
A Franklin jury of nine men and three women continued deliberations in the Edmond G. Breene voluntary manslaughter case over the December 18 1997 traffic death of 80 year old Cassie L Hart. The jurors asked for a definition of involuntary manslaughter and guidance on costs.
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Franklin
Edmond G. Breene
Cassie L. Hart
Poison Pie Fatality At Pittsburgh Dispatch
A home made cherry pie is believed to have caused the death of one woman and illness in three others in Bowden township. Mrs. Letitia Allsop, aged 28, is identified as the deceased. Authorities probe the tainted dessert as the cause of the tragedy.
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Pittsburgh
Letitia Allsop
Bowden Township
Girl Fractures Elbow and Two Others In Accidents
A series of injuries reported this week includes two girls one from Columbus and a Elgin man among those hurt in local accidents. John Park, 68, of Higin, fractured the left foot when a heavy sort struck it on a WPA project in Union township. Park injured Friday afternoon. Mike Lloydine Sawger, 20, of Columbus, sustained painful injuries at Wing-Wii store near Center and Teving streets. A girl sustained a severely laggerated middle finger on her hand. Betty Halfast, 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Halfast of Rast Wayne street, skied and fractured her right elbow, attended by a local doctor who reduced the fracture.
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Columbus
Elgin
John Park
Higin
Union Township
Paik
Mike Lloydine Sawger
Cohumtus
Wing-Wii
Center
Teving
Ter
Star
Batty Halfast
Henry Halfast
Rast
Wayne Street
Father kills self in Weehawken tragedy
News brief from Weehawken New Jersey reports Leo Salute, ill with three afflictions, attempted to kill his father yesterday. The father died, while Salute survived barely. Mr and Mrs G A Hettier of Salamanca New Jersey were seen in the city enroute to Eric for a visit.
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Self
Weehawken
N. J
Leo
Mrs. G. A. Hettier
Salamanca
Eric
Pennsylvania Governor James Reveals 120 Million Deficit
Harrisburg January report shows Pennsylvania spent about 120 million more than normal income. Governor Arthur H. James warns treasury is bare aside from a tiny 200000 balance. He outlines a plan to cut expenditures, delay nonessential programs, and strengthen finances by June 1. The address compares state finances to a family budget to explain deficits. He criticizes past New Deal predecessors for neglecting welfare and funding needs.
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United Pras
Harrisburg
Apthur H. James
Pennsylvania
James
Treasury
Givat Cave
New Deal
Nffics
Mayors Meet to Seek Gas Tax Refunds for Cities
Western Pennsylvania mayors convened in Pittsburgh to draft legislation to share a portion of the gasoline tax refund with municipalities. Attending were Corry Mayor Frank Hepler and others including Butler’s George Thompson, Jeanette’s J M O Connell, Uniontown’s W J Crowe, Johnstown’s Daniel Shields, Pittsburgh’s Cornelius Scully, and Washington’s G Rowland. The bill would allocate a population based rebate from funds now returned to counties. Corry could receive roughly six to seven thousand dollars if full refunds reached local dealers. The group also supported eliminating a four cent tax on gasoline used for municipal purposes and included leaders from Meadville, New Castle, and Sharon.
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Smavenning Corry Woul
Eeneral Assembly
Pennsylvania
Scully
Grup
Siunicipal
Fred i
Whipple
Meadville
Charles
McGrath
New Cialle
W. R. McCracken
Monongahielk
Johnston
Sharon
Senate probes Dutch buying? French procurement saga
The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs convened to probe the French purchase of American built military aircraft, seeking full cooperation from the War, Navy and Treasury departments. Ambassador Bullitt reportedly asked Roosevelt and federal agencies to aid a French mission planning to spend about $65,000 on planes, with the president urging departments to assist the French representatives.
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Army
Matay Craig
Ywlle
France
War
Avy
Treasury Departments
William ©. Bullitt
Roosevelt
Navy
Mastin
Fysricti
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