Mine workers demand continuance of New Deal program
United Mine Workers delegates at Columbus endorse continuing the New Deal era programs and back President Roosevelt for a third term. John L. Lewis reported the vote as overwhelmingly in favor after hours of debate with some opposition from delegates.
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Columbus
United Mine Workers Union Today
Roosevelt
UMW
John L. Lewis
Lewinheu
Lewis
Fle
Elgie Crawford
Richeyyilie, Pa
Leftis
Mr. Roosevelt
Riltts
War fears rise as leaders threaten renewed fighting
Dispatches report intensified European warfare prospects after belligerent leaders threaten major spring offensives. Neville Chamberlain pledges to deter war while seeking peace with Japan. Hitler warns Germany will live and prevail, attacking France and Britain in a tense anniversary speech.
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Adolf Hitter
Nevills Chamberlain
Edouard Daladier
Jne
Dorchester
England
Nevill Chamberlalty
Great Britain
Chamberain
Japan
Britain
Asama
Brewin
Propose Super Toll Highway From Boston to St Louis
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission chairmen Waller A. Jones outlines a 1800 mile super toll highway system from Boston to St Louis to cut travel times sharply. He spoke at the American Road Builders Association meeting praising a Chicago to Pittsburgh expressway concept with Hudson corridor options.
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United Preas Ghigago
Waller A. Jones
Pennsylvania’ ‘Turnpike Commission
United States
Boston
St. Louis
Richmond
Ghinago
Jones
Amierican Road Builders
Ouieaga
New Yorke
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Hickmood
Philadelphia
Tot Drowns In Creek At Youngsville
A Youngsville child named Boyd Wherthey Thompson, age unknown, drowned after being seen playing near a creek. A search party found the body around 6 20 p m near Brokenstown Creek about a quarter mile from the prior sighting. Coroner Kid Lowrey said the body showed about four to five hours in the water. He is survived by his parents and a brother, Dee.
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Thompson
Thomman
al Weungsville
R. M. Treeborough
Charles Armstrong
Kid Lowrey
Warren Cnunty
Drother
Dee
National Polio Fund Drive Aims for 1.5 Million
United Press reports nationwide Roosevelt birthday celebrations aim to raise 1.5 million dollars for infantile paralysis research and relief. The president urged donors to join the effort as White House events and birthday balls highlighted the appeal.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Otfers
Seth
Hoosevelt
White House
Pennsylvania high court upholds main street underground cables ruling
A Pennsylvania Superior Court decision today upheld a lower court ruling requiring corporations to place underground cables on Main Street. The Bradford Electric Company and the Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania were affected. the Electric Company removed its wires while the Telephone Company appealed, arguing the ordinance exceeded contractual rights and would raise costs.
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Py Umeneres Philadnuphia
Chin
Pennsylvetia Superior Court
Malean Eounguarter
Fie Mnci
G Men Probe Coughlin Activities Amid Complaints
The justice department disclosed that over months many complaints about Father Charles B. Coughlin were received. A special investigation was not begun, though reports cited a form reply to a Coughlin critic. The department did not deny possible inclusion of Coughlin in future probes.
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Washington
Justice Department
Charles B. Coughlin
Coughlin
Departmentis
Ye Christian Front
Brooklyn
Erie Passenger Train No 2 Strikes Auto
Erie eastbound passenger train No 2 was three and three quarters hours late arriving after rear end collision with an automobile near Marion Ohio. Engine damage and injuries reported as officials plan improvements. Pittsburgh scene notes 90 million in new construction as part of state mobilization campaign announced by Walter D Fuller.
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Erie Rauroag
Marion
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Benny Sylvania
Walter D. Fuller
Philadelphia
Young Lad Admits Entering First Ward Home
In a wave of juvenile thefts, a boy confessed to entering the Roy Fields home in the First Ward breaking a window and stealing small banks from an upper room. He was found at the Rex theater and said to have spent some stolen money at a confectionery before police located him. Police plan to involve probation officials to curb a growing juvenile delinquency pattern.
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Roy Fields
Tellar
Euspleion
Rex Theater
Ruppersberger
Jarl
James Dominates Headlines with Outburst Series in Harrisburg
Governor Arthur H. James issued another statement blaming Colonel Mathews for failing to meet WPA quota goals in Pennsylvania. He argued the quota was already low and compared unfavorably to Mathews predecessors. Finns to participate in New York tax renewal talks noted.
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Harrisburg
Arthur H. James
WPA
Philip ‘Mathews
Pennsylvania
Mathews
James Sale
Particwate
New York
Jan
Finland
Stow U
Charred remains of Erie criminal found
The charred body of James Bresnahan, 62, Erie, was found in a brush fire Sunday. Bresnahan had recently served a short prison term for a past crime and faced additional charges before his death. Investigators classified the incident as a fatal blaze tied to prior legal troubles.
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United Press Urie
James Bresnahan
Erie
Ife
Bresnahan
James Guilty of Bar Ethics With No Action Taken
The American Bar Association found Gov. Arthur H. James guilty of violating two cannons by running for public office while a member of the judiciary. The committee report, dated April 22 but disclosed in September 1939, noted leniency due to the cannons being relatively recent and chose not to impose major discipline. The complaint was filed by Thomas Buchanan after James announced his candidacy for the GOP governorship while serving as a superior court judge.
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United Press
Philadelphia
American Bar Association
Arthur H. James
H. W Arant
U. S
Helwha
Wiliiss
James
Association
Posey
Thomas ©. Buchanan
Public
Lefinld
Telephone system shows growth in Corry installations
The Corry telephone system reports total telephones in service near the 1928 level with rising installations. Officials expect the 1929 total to be surpassed in spring as the pickup accelerates after a steady eighteen month rise and a strong four month trend.
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Corry
Joes
Telephone Company
Jay Smith Hurt In Three Car Crash
Jay Smith of Star Grove employed by Powell Moloy Company is in Gary Hospital with severe chest injuries after a three car collision on East Columbus Avenue. Dr Hugh O Hare ordered observation after determining injuries not serious. St Pierre, Edward, a Terra S Plané coupe, was towed by his brother when a passing car kicked up snow obscuring Smith and causing a chain crash leading to damage to both vehicles. Mrs Haroun and Mr Haroun plan funeral services in Greenville for Mrs C L Ross.
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Jay Smith
Powell Moloy Company
Bik
Star Grove
Gary
Hugh O'Hare
Smith
Columbus Avenue
Edward St. Pierre
Guffey Likely to Oppose Dem Candidate in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg January scene shows the violet New Deal factional clash over Senator Guffey's re election bid. State leaders including David L Lawrence question his strength while Guffey aides warn of a fight if the party committee does not endorse him. Allegheny members oppose Guffey as strongest candidate.
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James Shepley
United Press Star
Harrisburg
Jan
Violet New Deal
New Vigor Tatay
Bke
Philadelphia
Mindon B. Kelly
U.S
Joseph P. Guiles
Guffey
Wellig
Eve Saruday
Selecion
Setislaniat
Lawrence
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Democratic State Committee
United States Senate
Iwo
David L. Lawrence
United States
Thug Victim in Erie Dies After December Beating
John Kitingpp, 72, died from injuries after a December 14 beating in his home and a $14 robbery. Tony Okowski, 24, parolee, in county jail, admitted the assault. autopsy findings pending. Okowski surrendered January 19 after a chase from Buffalo.
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Erie
Unite Press
John Kitingpp
Hamot ‘Thospitht
Tony Okowski
Wisn
Kihinapp
Okonski
District Attorney's Office
Okolski
Buffalo
New Inspection Stickers And Drivers' Cards Due Tomorrow
With no word from Harrisburg on extensions for car inspections or new driver's licenses, many garages report a rush as owners finalize last minute inspections. The 1939 license cards expire February 29 1940 amid legal questions over the date and policy. Most holders have complied, while concerns linger about those still incomplete and potential enforcement in February.
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Harrisburg
Corriotrow
Department of Revenue
Motor Police
Pittsburgh
Ely
Ty 46
Man Admits Chaining Up His Daughter
Ebensburg January 1 United Press reports a man pleaded guilty to chaining his 21 year old daughter in a room and keeping her to sleep on a bed under court restraints. The defendant, Dravenak, previously at Torrance State Hospital, was ordered to pay costs and remain under supervision while a judge considers further sentence.
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United Fress
John 5
Mogann
Explosion Claims Life in Northern Campbell Home
A boiler or fuel explosion at a Northern Campbell residence killed Mrs Helen Vislosky and left a baby wounded. The incident occurred yesterday evening at the tied home, with authorities reporting a fatal blast that engulfed the dwelling and caused extensive damage to wiring and surrounding structures.
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Jan
Muilier
Helen Vislosky
Astersroft
Hiorthern Cambeim
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