Roosevelt 87 Votes Short On Third Ballot
United Press reports Roosevelt short by 87 votes on the third ballot as Democratic delegates adjourned after an all night session in Chicago. Bargaining for votes continued with Farley and Roosevelt supporters pursuing New York, California, Texas, and potential Garner overtures as party factions jockeyed for position ahead of tonight’s reconvening.
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Roosevelt
New York
Jarner
Washington
Garner
California
Texas
John Jr. Curry
Tammany
James Walker
Leahing
Walker
Curry
Mississippi
Missouri
Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments
A compact radio schedule lists WEAF NEC network at 6:15 with Hare, 7:00 Concert Orchestra and Cavaliers, 8:00 Weekend Hour on WAEC GBS, 9:00 Paul Whiteman orchestra, and 9:30 Co Jimblk Symphony on WABS GBS network.
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WEAIP
NEC
Dag de Hare
WEAF
Cavaliers
WAEC
Wye
NBC
Paul Whiteman
WABS
Jimblk
Wets Hope to Force Through Beer Bill in Congress
Congressional leaders said there was no chance of legalizing beer before adjournment. Democratic leaders predicted a landslide for repeal after the convention, while Republicans refused to back immediate modification, arguing for campaign action and caution on new legislation. Moderates cited rush and insufficient time for full consideration. Senator Norris urged restraint on experimentation with prohibition until careful study.
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United Press
Washington
Conreys
Wela
Watson
Senate
Reg Jate
Halnay
Norris
Nebraska
Dry
Three Women Questioned in Murder Plot near Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh July 1 Chief Detectives ordered three women to the district attorney for questioning over a reported murder plot in Munhall Pa. Mrs Anna Alles 38 Mrs Mary Challa 31 and Mrs Stella Challa 22 were taken in after detectives investigated alleged insurance related deaths. A fourth woman Genelia Young 35 Homeville is jailed on assault charges. Insurance policies found totaled 4268 on Mrs Mary Chalfa's husband.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
George W. Murren
District Attorney's Office
Munhall
Mitten
Anna Alles
Mary Challa
Stelin Challa
Minhhall
Young
Stella Chala
Mary Chala
Michael Mc
Dermott
Allas
Mary Chalfa
McDermott Saith
Probe Blast Fire in Wesleyville
An explosion and fire destroyed the Home Grocery store and Sam Vare’s apartment in Wesleyville near Erie on July 1. State police investigate as fire threatened nearby buildings. Damage estimated at $4,000. Oil soaked rags found in ruins. Vare family away at the time.
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United Press
ERI
Sam Vare
Wesleyville
Varo
State Funds Decline as Treasury Reports Heavy Withdrawals
Harrisburg May 1 State Treasurer Edward Martin announced funds in banks are decreasing due to large withdrawals. The June close balance was 94 628 184, down from 379 816 028 a year earlier. He cited heavy payments for relief, gas tax distributions, highway and education expenditures, and state interest.
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Treasury
United Press
Harrisburg
Uay
Edward Martin
Une Suite
Second Inspection Period for Autos Begins Today
Motor vehicleInspects joc began today and will extend through September 30 with new blue stickers for all cars unlike the brown used in the first period January 1 to March 31. The second period runs October 1 to December 31 requiring all cars to be inspected regardless of prior inspection. The department will check classifications of cars converted from passenger to trucks by removing the rear seat and tracking as trucks. The state loses thousands annually by registering these vehicles as passenger cars at the high fee.
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Department of Revenue
Piemington and Washington News Bouts in Unsettled War of Words
New Jersey rests its case against John Hughes Curtis amid Lindbergh hoaxer ties as sessions on unemployment relief face edits in Congress. Gebhard Bohn says he has contacted the kidnapping bandits of his son. De Valera proclaims war against Britain. Bonus expeditionary force forms and contemplates a capital protest.
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Unites Press
Piemington
Washington
Bonus
U S Deficit Sets Record Across Year 1952
Washington reports the federal government closed the 1952 fiscal year with a deficit of 2.885 billion dollars, a record high reflecting the economic strains of the year. Treasury figures show the year’s total and a proposed 3.2 percent beer tax debate in Congress.
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Washington
Wets
Congress
Binghelt
Treasury
Fereday
Husiness
Yast
Barn Struck by Lightning Razed by Fire
A large barn on the A. D. King farm near Warner's Corners was destroyed by fire early today after a lightning strike during a severe electrical storm. Fire teams confined the blaze to the barn. two other structures were threatened but saved. A calf, hay, and a wagon were burned.
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Warner's Corners
Second Ward
Union City
Carl Sandon
Evergreen Cemetery
Concord Road
Drys Consider Own Party With July Fourth Meeting
Chicago dispatch reports efforts among prohibition forces to unite behind a dry third party with Idaho Senator Borah as presidential candidate. The National WCTU disavowed involvement in the Indianapolis convention plans and said members would attend only as individuals, with the national body to decide its stance at Seattle in August.
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United Press
Prohibition
United States
William
Borat
Idaho
Drys’ Board of Strategy
Chicago
National Women's Christian Temperance Uso
Indianapolis
D. Leigh Colvin
New Yorks
Bila A. Boole
Seattle
President Hoover’s expenses cut by bill passage
Washington July 1 President Hoover signed a 982,000,000 independent officers bill trimming his budget. Current White House expenses drop to 35000, travel funds down to 20000, mansion maintenance to 125000 from 142000. Salaries in the president’s office reduced by 6180.
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United Press
Washington
Hoover
White House
Gary
Tragic Truck Crash Near Uniontown Kills Three Girls
A truck carrying youths skidded on a muddy highway near Uniontown Pennsylvania and fell 20 feet. Three girls, Clara Helmick 15 Madeline Helmick 19 and Mary Elizabeth Layhne 15, died. Eight others injured including driver Frank Gardner 35 and passenger Lulu Young 12. The crash occurred on Old Continental road near the house where a dance was held.
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United Press
Uniontown
Clara Helmick
Madeline
Mary Elizabeth Layhne
Helmick
Eae Pea
Layhue
Uniontown Hospital
Frank Gardner
Lulu Young
Tom Dillon
Old Continental Road
Hide House
Danct
Severe thunderstorm floods Corry and buckles hillside streets
Heavy rains deluged Corry at noon with darkness and a fierce electrical display. Vehicles drove with headlights as the storm raged for about thirty minutes, flooding business streets and damaging hillside roads. Lightning struck the fire alarm and power was interrupted multiple times while strong winds and cloudburst conditions intensified. In Buffalo, a large tent collapsed at the Centennial grounds before ceremonies, injuring one girl and prompting police to check for trapped people.
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Corry
Buffalo
Io Town
Shetter
Roosevelt gains ground as Democratic ballots advance
At the Democratic national convention in Chicago three ballots failed to reach the two thirds needed to nominate. Roosevelt slowly gained support, rising from 66 6 1 4 on the first ballot to 67 7 8 4 on the second and 88 2 7 9 on the third. Oklahoma shifted votes to Will Rogers then Reed and Garner, while Smith and Ritchie remained active contenders. The session stretched from night into morning with demonstrations and band music as party factions jockeyed for delegates and possible state blocs drifting toward Roosevelt.
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United Press Convention
Chicago
Pyankdin D. Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Raymond Clapper
United Press
Stadium
Ronsevelt
Wogtheil
Gov. Roosevelt
Missouri
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
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Smith
Garner
Ritchie
Baker -Bsyrayles
Byte
Reed
White
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Baker
Oklahoma
Will Rogers
Go ‘Alfalfa
Bil Murray
Texas Land
California
Tllinois
Vabout
Srd
Indiana
al Log Cabin
Jesse
Alaska
Murray
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la Ovlock
Qvbiet
Ita
Dallot
Pende
Mississippi
Newton D. Baker
Hubert Steplona
Texas
Neretoe
Byrd
Viteginia
Unite United Front
Franklin D. Roosevelt
James
Boston
Gerard Dall
Tilony Rosevelt
Keith
Brettle
Albert @. Ritchie
Maryland
Tim
Annapolis
John J
Mick Roosevelt
Iso
Alt Smith
Affirm Grant of New Trial to Tom Art in State Supreme Court
In a formal ruling the State Supreme Court affirmed a new trial for Tom Art in a civil suit involving a bridge company and a local plaintiff. The decision remanded to lower court for proceedings consistent with the high court’s instructions.
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Tom Art
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