Senate extends lobby inquiry as gas man faces probe
Washington July 20 Senate lobby investigation broadened to include charges that big business campaigned to defeat Roosevelt wealth tax, with Joseph Black to probe who sent more than 100 identical letters. Testimony will precede Wheeler-Rayburn utility bills focus. A G E admitted a 700000 fight fund and 201000 by another committee.
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Ronald G. van Tine
United Press
Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Lation
Chilton Hugo L. Black
Special Lobby Committee
Black
Daniel O. Hastings
Robert M. LaVollette
Wis
Wheeler-Rayburn
Associated Gas and Electric Company
Committee of
Public Utility
Securities, Department
A.C. 1
A.C. 1, System—Dr. J. Mange
H. C. Hopson
Ernest W. Gibson
William A. Hil
Boston
Harrisburg
Bolicé
Erie
War- Ten
Charles J. Margiott
Former Corry resident testifies on lobby against utility bill
R. P. Herron, once from Corry, appears before a senate committee probing the lobby against the utility holding company bill. He describes hundreds of telegrams signed by Warren city directory names sent under orders of his supervisor. Herron remains calm amid the inquiry.
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R. P. Herron
Corry
Senate
Warren
Herron
Young Democrats in Kansas Split Over National Policies
United Press reports a faction of four leaders bolted the Kansas Young Democrats to support Alf Landon. They denounce Roosevelt spending and patronage, criticizing national administration. the group includes Collinger Caldwell Williford Chargat and Gene Sullivan, former state Young Democrats heads and county party figures.
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United Press
Topeka
Kans
Kansas
I. A. Chargat
Gene Sullivan
State
Democratic Washington Day Club
Democratic Central Committee
Giant Bombing Plane Ready for Maiden Hop
Shattor Washington July 20. A giant bombing plane described as the largest and most powerful military machine ever built was ready for its maiden flight today. Tower chief test pilot of the Boeing Aviation Company approved the fitness of the four motor 15 ton battleship of the air after a second series of outdoor tests yesterday.
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Mninwu
Shattor
Wash
Lés Tower
Boeing Aviation Company
No Long Delay Expected In Work Relief Program
The Works Progress Administration plans the quick restart of suspended projects in Pennsylvania after the State Emergency Relief Administration cut funds. About 650 projects with 30,000 workers were ended last night, while roughly 300 projects will be halted until August 15. Edward N. Jones said the state and district will be notified immediately as work resumes.
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Pisham
Works Progress— Administration
Pennuytyania
St Ton
Millions Assured for Pa Relief Projects
United Press reports that $4.01 billion work relief funds will flow into Pennsylvania by August 15. Initial state allotments are expected by August, with work starting about two weeks later. WPA chief Harry Hopkins notes 390,524 families were on relief rolls in May, and he anticipates a strong program with worthwhile projects in Pennsylvania.
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United Presa
Washington
Pennsylvania
Works Progress
Harry E. Hopkins
Four Corrities Hurt In Crash Near City Line
Police blamed careless driving as four persons narrowly escaped death when a car left the highway near the city line, struck trees, and demolished the auto. Willliam Yaratch of Columbus drove a roasdster with Corry girls Josephine and Anna Kolank ki and Mary Gaitney aboard. All were thrown to ground, none seriously injured. incident to Page Five.
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Willliam Yaratch
Columbus
Complete Elimination of One-Man Clubs Seen
Harrisburg July 0 The liquor control board reports the new Pennsylvania liquor law will eliminate at least 25 percent of current club licensees, targeting clubs with minimal primary activity where liquor sales are only secondary. Clubs must provide detailed member lists election dates and dues to qualify, and prove continuous existence to stay licensed.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Liquor Control Board
Pennsylvania
Fascist Youth March in Massive Demo Across Italy
Rome July 20 Fascist youth prepared for war as 500 000 boys aged 18 to 20 paraded in villages and cities. They observed Mussolini s Fascist Saturday training for future army service in a national mobilization display.
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Wrntearess
Rome
Aetunl
Governor signs $19,880,000 for old age assistance
Harrisburg July 20 The governor signed the appropriation totaling $19,880,000 for old age assistance for the 1985 87 biennium. The House had passed a bill with a $40,000,000 appropriation and he approved a two year $3,085,000 for blind pensions and $25,000 to provide vitamin products to undernourished children in public schools.
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United Press
Italians Flit Across Frontiers to Dodge Army Service
Vienna reports from July 20 say thousands of Italians slip into neighboring lands to evade conscription for war with Ethiopia. Refugees describe Italian military movements on the Jugoslavian border and trench construction that could be used if Austria becomes involved. Over 900 Italians, many Solvene or German descent, crossed into Yugoslavia.
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Stewart Brown
United Press
Vienna
Italiana
Austria
Europe
Ethiopia
Italy
Elderly Corry Man Hurt in Car Accident
Tony King, a 60 year old Corry resident, was struck by a car driven by Rev George Mancnamers near the Franklin and Center streets intersection while stepping from behind a parked auto. He suffered a deep gash on his right arm a painful toe injury and bruises but remained comfortable despite a severe shake up. The accident was described as unavoidable.
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Tony King
West Prederick Street
George Mancnamers
Maple Avenue
Franklin
Center Streets
King
Jett
Heavy registration planned in Corry and Erie this August
Heavy enrollment is anticipated in Corry and Erie as voters prepare for a pivotal Pall election with county and municipal offices at stake. The Erie County Registration Commission set three August dates August 18 20 and 27 for permanent registration and hours 8 am to noon 1 to 6 pm and 7 to 9 pm, aiming to simplify the process and boost turnout.
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Corry
Erie
Erie County Registration Commission
Rollo McCray
Ralph C. Benedict
Alice Farrér
Earle Signs Allocation to Pitt University
Harrisburg July 20 Gov George H Harle signed the 1 288 000 biennium appropriation bill for the University of Pittsburgh with a warning to open free discussion of academic subjects The bill also carries an additional 77 357 owed the university for the last biennium The appropriation for the next two years matches the last biennium and is 38 000 above the governor s budget estimate.
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Ey United Press
Harrisburg
George H. Harle
University of Pittsburgh
Karpis Suspected in Chester Bank Robbery
Chester, July 20 Chief of Police Davenport said Karpis the public enemy No. 1 likely directed the Delaware County National Bank branch raid from a Michigan hideout. Federal and state officers joined in the search as long distance calls tied Chester to Detroit and the gang.
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United Press
Chester
Davenport
Alvin Karpis
Karpis
Delaware County National Bank
Michigan
Justice Department
Kurpis
Detroit
Kignape
Ordnance Depot Considered for Kane Pennsylvania
The War Department weighs Kane Pennsylvania as a site for a proposed new army ordnance depot costing four to five million dollars. Officers discuss with work relief fund administrators, but no formal application has been filed yet. Kane is seen by many officers as strategically favorable for storage and supply.
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United Press
Washington
Kane
War Department
Army Ordnance Depot
Army
Ordnance Bureau
Child Labor Reform Spurs Broad Restrictions in 1920s
Harrisburg July 20 Governors Earle clears 421 bills leaving 85 from last assembly including Graff reform bill. Provisions limit under 16 to no manufacturing labor and restrict hours for minors under 18 to eight hours daily six days a week with posted schedules. Night work banned for under 16 after 7 p m. Employment certificates required for under 18. Newsboys under 18 capped at nine hours daily and 51 weekly. Telegrapher allowed nine hours for single messenger. Minors over 18 may work where alcohol is produced or sold but cannot serve liquor in public. Also reports a $1,300 theft with $1,900 payroll stolen by robbers in Cleveland.
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Ey United Press
Harrisburg
Earle
General Assembly
Peter Graff
Til, Armstrong
Tam
Tosal
Dutch KLM Airliner Crash Kills 13 Near Swiss Mountain
Amsterdam July 20 13 people die when a KLM airliner en route from Milan to Amsterdam crashes into a Swiss mountain near St Bernardino pass due to heavy clouds. The Datai built Douglas aircraft carried nine passengers and four crew members all killed. Victims include British Germans Dutch and a 1 year old boy. no Americans aboard.
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United Press
Amsterdam
KLM Airways Company Today
St. Bernardino Pass
Switzerland
Wald
Milan
Italy
KLM
Nazi Germany cracks down on Catholic youth
Nazi Germany opens anti Catholic drive led by Goering. In Kaleserslautern police close Wisefthaler Hof, home of Catholic Young Men's Association citing tension with Nazi youth and opposition to the government. In Munich officials seize the last issue of the archbishopric Official Gazette. Berlin papers headline Daluege pledging strong action against Jewish criminals damaging property and health.
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Frederick Gc.oescghner
United Press
Nazi Germany
Hermann Goering
AL Kaleserslautern
Palatinate
Wisefthaler
Hitler Youth League
Munich
Steel Helmet Organization of War Veterans
Berlin
Kurt Daluege
Prussia
Resume Work on Corry Beaverdam Road Monday
Construction on the Corry Beaverdam road will resume next week, with work planned east from Beaverdam and west from Corry along West Columbus avenue. The project aims to complete the connectivity link, following extensive work last fall, and awaits formal authorization for this year.
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Corry- Beaverdam Road
West Columbus Avenue
Beaverdam
Corry
Colu Dumbus Avenue
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