Cold wave death and fire losses sweep midwest and cities
A subzero cold wave across the midwest and on the east coast caused hundreds of deaths and millions in fire losses. Chicago reported six deaths, with Indianapolis Milwaukee and Philadelphia also reporting fatalities. Fires from overheated furnaces burned properties in multiple states as temperatures plunged, then began to ease. In Philadelphia three residents died in the cold including a 74 year old man, a 45 year old frozen to death, and a 52 year old teacher burned when her clothing ignited from a furnace backdraft.
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Ramidi
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New York
Chicago
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Tree
Philadelphia
Minnesota
George Johnson
Stephen Jacko
Morea
Minnie Crawbaugh
Newville
Talk on South America by Allegheny dean at Rotary meeting
Dr Evelyn Miller dean of Women at Allegheny College spoke before Rotary Club members on Our Relations With South America highlighting U S policy and noninterference under the Roosevelt administration. The talk drew lines showing impacts of agricultural and economic actions in Latin America and drew audience reaction.
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Evelyn Miller
Allegheny College
Rotary Club
Latin America
Abe
Soviet balloonists set high altitude record in outer space flight
In Moscow a Russian balloon crew led by Paul Medoscenis aboard the Syrius ascended to a record height exceeding 12 miles. The science team reported continuous observations of cosmic rays and atmospheric conditions from the gondola while maintaining telemetry with ground stations. The craft hovered near the maximum altitude before the ascent paused for data collection.
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Joseph Baird
United Press Star
Moscow
Syrius
Paul Medoscenis
Jay
Niles
Earth
Catiro
Perecuy
Rainey says parties unite for national recovery in talks
Philadelphia, Jan 30 Speaker Henry T. Rainey stated that Republican and Democratic forces have merged into a single pro recovery bloc. He argued a real national recovery program now drives policy, with only opposition from those wary of changes to the old order and tariff debates fading as a real issue.
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Philadelphia
Henry T. Rainey
House of Representatives
Rabey
Russace
Hitler Proclaims Equality and Victory in Germany
Adolf Hitler spoke in Bur gin marking the Nazi regime’s alleged triumph and unity. He hailed Germany’s renewed strength, calling for relief from burdens of the Versailles settlement as crowds cheered in celebration of a supposed constitutional turning point.
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Eae Ee Burgin
Germany
Chaii Edjior
Adolf Hitler
Germaly
Rettoratina
License Applications Sent To Six Thousand Milk Dealers
United Press reports Harrisburg January 30 license applications are being mailed to about 6,000 milk dealers statewide by the milk control board. All stores and firms handling milk for sale, shipment, storage, processing or manufacture must file by February 7. Exempt firms must also file, with surety amounts determined after applications arrive.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Mile Control Board
Roosevelt to Sign Gold Bill This Afternoon
President Roosevelt will sign the gold reserve bill at 8:00 p.m. and then meet treasury officials to discuss details of taking title to Federal Reserve gold and reforming the dollar. The executive orders needed will likely require careful study and deliberation.
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Richard L. Gridley
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Treasury
the Treasury
Morgenthau
Gov
Black
Federal Reserve Board
Huarrigan
New Yorks
Bedewal Reserve Bank
Rigers
Warren
Herman Orphant
Treasury Department
Congress
Federal Reserve System
Te Goverment
Swarthmore College Threatened by Fire
Swarthmore College faced a blaze early today endangering the campus. Two professors were forced to flee as flames swept through the area, with water from nearby streams and fire units from Media, Chester and surrounding towns battling the fire to save adjoining buildings. Professor Goddard was among those affected as the blaze prompted evacuations and emergency response.
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United Pree Swarthmors
Swarthindee College
Meili
Chester
Profesor Goddard
Justice Agents Obstruct Bremer Release
Jan 30 St Paul report says a kidnaping ransom plot for banker Edward G Bremer stalled as federal justice agents stayed involved. Police say Bremer notes were ignored for lack of proof of origin while negotiations halted. Bremer's father Adolph, a presidential friend, noted police withdrew and federal agents apparently stopped communicating.
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Edward G. Bremer
H.H. “Nippert
Bremen
Bremer
Adolph Bremer
Hdge
Dillinger Extradited by Fast Plane to East Chicago
Three members of the Dillinger gang were taken into Indiana custody in Tucson and transported by plane. Superior Judge Fred Pickett ordered extradition after waiving habeas corpus. Dillinger will be tried in East Chicago on charges of killing a policemen among others.
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Chicago
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United Press
Tucson
Ariz
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John Dilliinger
Jame Oi
Indiana
Tess Tan
Fred Pickett
Matt Leach
Americin Abois Ponsiger
Dourhut
East Chingo
Ind
Ha Will BA
Harry Thgger
Plerpont
Curio Maldey
Russell Clark
Maryfinder
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Love
Attorneys
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White
Obeuy -Tarawa
Fom
Corenacy
Yuli
Prismwars
Marooned Byrd Expedition Faces Loss of Food Supply
Forty four members of the second Byrd Antarctic expedition are in danger as the winter food stock may be lost. Ice front at Bay of Whales breaks up, with pressure ridges and crevasses near the base at Little America causing a dramatic struggle against the elements.
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United Press
Jacob Ruppert
Bay of Whates
Mackay Rubiy
Worty
Secon Byrd Antarctic
Telong Tve
Bay of Whales
LitHe
America
Antarctic
Credit Exchange Annual Meeting at Hotel Corry
All city merchants are urged to attend the Corry Credit Exchange annual dinner meeting at Hotel Corry Thursday at 6 o clock. Discussion will cover C407 Rule Club for Corry and talks from Union City club members on the Golden Rule Club benefits. Consideration of forming a local club and merging with the Credit Exchange. Supper tickets available at the hotel desk.
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Golden Rose Club
Corry
The
Credit Exchange
Corry Credit Exchange
Touhy Kidnap Trial Nearing Completion
Prosecution closes in on evidence believed to push a jury toward death in the electric chair for gang leader Roger Touhy and three accomplices. The case centers on the 1933 kidnapping of John Factor and an ill fated attempt by Chicago officers to trap Touhy’s gang in a West Suburban forest preserve.
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Ky Bellaye
Roger Touhy
John
Jake
Westimohy
Wilbert Grawley
Chicago
Postal letters still missing prompt inquiry report
Senate hearing on postal affairs reveals inspectors cannot locate several communications. Brown turned over two bundles of correspondence to Farley, while inspectors note missing letters including Brown’s note to Mellon about an expedited Pittsburgh to Washington route.
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Washington
Senate Air Mail Investigating Committee
Brown
Hoover
Farley
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Burma
Ominee
Tilynea Ager
James J. Doran
Treasury
Mellon
Post Office Department
Pittsburgh
Washingston
New Program Aims to Aid Stranded Population
A new federal program to help 900,000 Americans stranded in congested urban points is outlined by Henry J. Gorrell. The plan envisions billions in spending under a "beso trua" concept, with Lawrence Westbrook overseeing the enterprise and administrator Hopkins confirming support. The initiative targets relief for those displaced by weather and industrial bottlenecks, aiming to move people toward safer communities.
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United Presa
Washington
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Trua
Lawrence Westbrook
Pexas
Hopkin
Jongomnd Ecostmat
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Snr
Tnpindy
President Roosevelt's Birthday Observed at White House
President Roosevelt turns 52 and hosts a birthday dinner and address to thank supporters for aiding the Warm Springs Foundation for spinal paralysis sufferers. Guests include Col. Howe and many former officials, with eight parties expected to raise funds for the foundation.
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United Press
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Warm Springs Foundation
James M. Cox
He Foundation
Roosevelt Willncme
Louis McHenry Howe
White House
Sigutarts Mangin
H. McIntyre
Stoptten
Fire Claims Life Of Man In Salem Township Home
Authorities fear John B. Piersol, 56, died in a January fire at his Salem township residence. The blaze gutted the home and charred his automobile in the garage. Neighbors reported smoke before dawn as investigators began a death inquiry.
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Sharon
United Press
John B. Piersol
Salem Township
Ius
Ley
Fiersol
Secretary of Labor to Address Miners Convention
Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins addressed the United Mine Workers convention amid calls for policy action and loan extensions to carriers. The session centered on labor power, government investment, and wage controls as leaders urged relief for miners and related industries.
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John L. Layla
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United Mine Westers Convention
Frances Porkie
Snlfcliy
Periens McAraig West
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