Roosevelt defers court reform fate to Congress
President Roosevelt reportedly said he would leave to Congress the decision on whether to shelve the Supreme Court reorganization plan. Four freshmen senators visited the White House to urge withdrawal and recommittal, effectively stalling the measure for the current session.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Supreme Court
White House
Guy M. Gillette
Iowa
Prentiss M. Brown
Michigan
Charles ©. Andrews
Florida
Edwin G. Johnson
Colorado
Petitions Circulating for Frank Westley for Mayor
Petition drives for Frank Westley to run for mayor are circulating amid Republican backing. Westley, questioned yesterday, did not confirm a candidacy but said announcements could come within 48 hours. Nominating petitions require 100 names. filing fee is 45 dollars, with no salary for the office.
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Trapt 1
Westley
Touay
Leonaurerbach Wellatu du Wecnter
Nso
New Rules Set For Boats At Findley Lake
New regulations aim to protect anglers and boaters at Findley Lake. Boaters in use of small craft will have freedom from noon to 6 pm, with stricter speeds and a 200 foot distance from other craft during all other hours. Harbor laws from years past will be revived to govern air craft operations. Authorities seek cooperation from speed boat operators to prevent further mishaps.
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Finley Ja
Uirage
Unithei
Faherneti
Girl killed as runaway truck runs over Eleanor Shelly
Cotenburg Pa July 15 a one year old Eleanor Shelly of Reading Pa was killed instantly beneath wheels of a runaway truck after the brakes failed on a steep hill near Plattsville Orval Murphy 21 also from Reading escaped unhurt John Sparke driver of the North Braddock Motor Lines remained at the wheel and stopped the truck on the next hill He told police he picked up the couple near Harrisburg and they panicked when the brakes failed Murphy said he was bound for Pittsburgh seeking work
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United Press
Cotenburg
Vuonty
Eleanor Shelly
Reading
Plattsville
Orval Murphy
Leo
John Sparke
North Braddock Motor Lines
Harrisburg
Murphy
Pittsburgh
Soviet fliers rest after record hop
Three Russian pilots led by Michael Gromov concluded a non stop flight that stretched about 7,100 miles from Moscow over the Pole toward Canada and down the Pacific coast to Mexico. The exact mileage awaits verification from sealed photographs checked by the National Aeronautics Association.
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Arthur Suverkrup
United Press Star
San Tego
Calif
Pola Seria
Michael Gromov
Andrei Yumushev
Sergei Daniin
Moscow
Pole
Canada
Pacific
Mexico
National
Aerojautien Association
Magazine solicitors banned after canvassing city
Authorities yesterday pursued a group of solicitors for a magazine canvassing in Sec noth Ward Aomes. The men claimed city residency and some used names of local officials without permission. Prosecution was dropped after they agreed to leave the city as police vow to curb such operators.
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Artes
Secnoth Ward
Vertwin
Glen Miller
Blaine Kincaid
Amelia Earhart and Noonan Searched Across Pacific
Honolulu July 15 The navy pressed on with a wide air and sea hunt for Amelia Earhart and navigator Frederick Noonan missing since July 2 after failing to reach Howland Island during their 2500 mile flight from Lae New Guinea. Navy planners kept mop up searches near Howland and toward the Gilbert Islands while aviation experts warned odds of finding them alive are about one in a million. Local thundershowers are forecast tonight and Friday with warmer conditions tonight.
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Wnucueres
Honolulu
Navy
Misa Amelia Earhart
Frederick J. Noonan
Howland Taland
Lae
New Guinea
Lieffers
Lexington
Plana
Howland Island
Gilbert Islands
Wealthy oil man charged in arson plot in Lansdowne
Al vert R. Knight, 65, ex oil company executive, is under arrest in Lansdowne on a charge of attempted fire murder aimed at his children's lives to collect $25,000 insurance. Bail set at $10,000 additional. Grand jury to consider further charges in September. Names of his children Ruth 28 Sue 19 and others appear in the case.
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Phoak
Lansdowne
William R. Tol
Delaware County
Ruth
Sue
Fire at Lansdowne Court Claims Several Victims
In Nome at Lansdowne Court on May 28 a fire erupted in a house where Mary and a 17 year old child together with a 18 year old were present. Kulghir allegedly set the blaze while an infant was in the home. The incident left a man and others under investigation as authorities inspect a damaged scene where a candle and paper likely fueled the fire. The case involves claims about an insurance angle and government inquiries, with references to broader figures connected to the Gale Refining Company and a past political matter.
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Lansitowne Court
Kulghir
Tyvid
Itso
Ull
Ani
Mt Liberty
Lansuowne
Japan mobilizes 3,000,000 reservists for war footing
Emperor Hirohito approves a government plan placing the empire on war footing and sending the 12th Division from Kurume to the North China front. Reports say the division may have landed at Dairen and moved toward Peiping while home forces issue total mobilization orders.
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Japan
China
United Press
Torro
Hirohito
Kurume
Avas Uhat
Aleady
Dairen
Towarula Peiping
Ching
Ida
Explosion at Baker coal mine leaves dozens trapped
Sullivan Indiana July 15 rescue teams report at least four miners killed and about 70 trapped after a mine damp gas explosion at the Baker soft coal mine. Twelve rescued, ten severely burned. A chaotic scene as workers and officials gathered amid the fire and smoke.
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United Press
Sullivan
Ind
Baker Coal Mine
Baker Soft
Tescur
A.B. Witnom
Sthin Mines
Flizeeton
Mienry Walaa
Atheronlud Jushik
Arnau
Adlersv
Chaelis Seacwesh
Er Lembantigh
Tuyo
Buel
Rei Archie
Guinan
Bakop Milo
Varied Weather Marks St Swithin's Day in Pa
Corry and surrounding areas reported mixed weather with overcast skies and showers. A storm system produced heavy rains that damaged roads and guard rails west of Erie, delaying traffic on routes 20 and nearby highways. A 39 year old Harbor Creek mother, Addie L Ferguson, and her 21 month old daughter Marjorie Ann were seriously injured when their car slid in a mud puddle and struck a railroad underpass abutment in Erie.
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SC Swithin
Corry
Hicumfort
Pennsylvania
Erie
Girard Hill
Addie L. Ferguson
Harbor Creek
Marjorie Ann
Copeland Warns Solons On 1937 Congressional Fatalities
Senator Royal S Copeland the only physician in the Senate warns colleagues that 1937 will be the most fatal year for Congress members unless they halt excessive legislative pressure and a plan for a safer session is mapped out.
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Copeland
Solons
Washington
Royal
N. Y
Senate
Congress
Strike Paralysis Grips Michigan Trucking Industry
In a statewide upheaval, about 50,000 drivers and harbor workers walked off the job at midnight as the International Brotherhood of Teamsters called a strike for higher wages. All shipments except gasoline and perishables halted. Port Huron and Lansing reported near standstills while Saginaw Valley firms paused operations. Detroit delayed active participation to finish routes, then joined the strike.
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United Press
Detroit
Michigan
Harpens
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Port Huron
Lansing
Saginaw Valley
Toeight
Tetroit
Labor Attacks British Policy in Commons Clash
London July 1 labor MPs denounced government policy for failing to protect British merchant ships in Spanish waters. Col John F. Lewison admitted lack of knowledge about the freighter Molton, ruptured off San tuner by the rebel ship Almirante Cervante and escorted to an undisclosed destination, as cries of shame rose in the House.
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Uniteaskpess
London
House of Commons
John Fe Liewshon
Molton
Almirante Cervante
Burns End Mrs Alice Fitch Death in 38th Year
Mrs Alice Fitch, 38, of 146 West Main Street, died at Corry Hospital after severe burns. Reports say she poured kerosene on a stove to hasten the fire or fell onto the stove, while her husband tried to extinguish the fumes. She had been improving for weeks, then relapsed and died at 4:20 this morning. Survived by husband, her parents Mr and Mrs William Chapman, and many half siblings in West Geld and Connecticut. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 PM at Bracken-Keating mortuary, burial in Pine Grove cemetery. Also noted Columbus Rainbow Division Veterans elected Jack A Lark of Baltimore as president.
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Corry Hospital
Alice Pitch
Enea Fitch
West Main Street
William Chapman
West- Geld
Connecticut
Bracken-Keating Mortuary
Pine Grove Cemetery
Senate plans final tribute to Robinson funeral set in chamber
Senators from both parties finalize arrangements for Joseph T Robinson major funeral in the Senate chamber with President Roosevelt and cabinet expected. Robinson body will travel to Little Rock on a special train at 10 PM with his widow. A Heinz plant sit down strike by 600 workers disrupted production as guards faced off against union activity.
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Senate Chamber
Sitle Rock
Russell Turner
United Press
Sta
Washington
Senate
Tomorow
Joseph
Paylor Robinson
Capitol Frissell
Peratnes
Abbey Ti
Mely
Eiwin AleNatder Halsey
Hussey
Serete
Chesley W. Juenep
Wltenne
Roosevelt
Hawke
Cablne
Supreme Court
Tate
Thomas J, Walsh
Mont
Zeburney Thorne Phillips
D. D
Mpiphany Church
Robinson
Little Rock
Heinz Philadelphia
Heinz Manufacturing Company
United Automobile Worl
Aftiiute
Delegates to vote on British compromise
British delegates prepare to decide revival of the neutrality control plan under the Spanish Non-Intervention agreement. Paris Berlin and Rome oppose, while Britain weighs acceptance to avoid alienating the bloc. Delegates meet after a French note and U S S R responses to the British proposal.
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London
George W. Grigg
United Press
Linngieial Proving Ground
Myjrumea
Paris
Berlity
Rome
Yestersay
Jethldon
Fraser
Lon Plymouth
Beilish
Rampittee
Anthony Bilin
WPA Completing Road Project Near Ely
WPA workers and state highway officials have completed widening grading and graveling a stretch from Caney's Corner to Roye’s Somers. Perry Lox of Union directs the effort with WIFA crew, improving drainage and linking Lindsey Hollow road with the Conway Spartanburg route. Motorists welcome the smoother, better-drained highway.
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Ely
Royel'a Somers Jin
Wifa Construction Gang
Stalis Highway Department
Perry Lox
Union
Lindsey Hollow
Conry
Notorious gang of safecrackers nabbed in city case
Pittsburgh July 15 three men under arrest and a fourth sought in Baltimore Inspector Walter C Monaghan announced the roundup of a noted safecracker gang He refused to name those in custody pending further investigation Postal inspectors and city officers are cited in connection with the Hroemfeld substation robbery of July 6
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Walter C. Monaghan
Monaghan
Sity
Nantucket Secession Talk Grows Amid Strike Dent
Boston July 15 Nantucket Island sees rising calls for secession as a seamen strike cuts about 10000 dollars daily from the resort’s summer trade. Leader A Marshall Gardiner says a government would be formed to seek diplomatic recognition only from Maine and Vermont.
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Nantucket Island
United Press
Boston
A. Marshall Gardiner
Nantucket
Maine
Vermont
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Childr
Walter Wralm
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Knight
Willam le Mellon
Treasury
Uither
Gale Refining Company
Corry Evening Journal
Uhsday
North China
Aghwiys
Warton van Iike
ST. Swithin's Day
Girard
Alice Fitch
Rainbow Veterans
Columbus
Jack Alark
Rainbow Division
WPA
Casey's
Royek's Corners
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