Highway program announced with 27 projects
Harrisburg July 2 United Press reports secretary of highways Sam Lewis announced a broad program building 47 miles of main and connecting roads across the commonwealth. Projects include routes on Lincoln and Willam Penn highways and others with bids opening August 17 and future bids for remaining segments in Berks York Blair Harrisburg counties among others.
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Record heat grips Midwest as crops burn and deaths rise
A sweeping heat wave across the United States drives temperatures up to 120 degrees in parts of the Midwest and beyond. At least 70 deaths are linked to the heat, thousands prostrated, and crops suffer as water shortages strain cities like Pullman Nebraska and Chicago. Officials urge conservation while noting cascading economic and food supply impacts. The blast of heat covers many states with城市wide effects and forecasts warn of continued danger as the heat persists.
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Soviet court sentences five to death in public disorder raids
July 21 in Tenincrad. A Soviet court sentenced five men to death and gave prison terms to others on charges of public violence. Only one was acquitted. The group raided workers' clubs beating and stabbing members, apparently driven by class prejudice. It was mostly Sons of Kulaks and other declared persons, with a few misguided workers.
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Jersey Police Probe Seabrook Farm Fires
Jersey City area police investigated two fires at Seabrook Farms near Bridgeton on July 1. Detective Albert F. Murray said the blazes were likely incendiary. A vacant war racks building for 60 men burned for about 5,000 dollars and a warehouse with 25,000 baskets valued at 40,000 dollars was destroyed. Dr. R Larson of Erie spends today at his office.
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True Story Lindbergh Kidnapping and Margiotti Links
A prisoner in state prison claims the Lindbergh baby kidnapping was plotted by Frank Nash and Al Capone with alleged ties to a Chicago gang. The report also notes efforts in Philadelphia to form a third party for November elections with Governor Pinchot and Charles A. Margiotti as candidates, while Pinchot and Margiotti withheld comments. The piece mentions political meetings planned at Grey Towers and Milford with limited remarks from involved figures.
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Charles A. Margiothi
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Fear of new riots grips Minneapolis after fatal outbreak
Minneapolis on July 21 faced the threat of fresh unrest as Gov. Olson warned he could impose martial law. More than 4,000 National Guardsmen were massed near the riot site after police shot 40 striking river workers and pedestrians. Olson criticized police handling and said military control could be used to restore order.
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Democrats of County to Meet at Erie July 31
The Democratic committee plans a special meeting at Hotel Lawrence on Tuesday July 31 at 7 oclock to approve and adopt new by laws. Fifty to a hundred guests from Erie city and county expected, including the Democratic State organization, with a dinner in the hotel ballroom preceding the session. Elisabeth Edmonds and Jack Baker returned from Erie where Mary Baker underwent an operation yesterday and is recovering well.
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Five CCC Workers Drowned In Steel Lake Disaster
Broadalbin July 21 five CCC workers perished when their boat capsized on Steel Lake. Ernest Brooks foreman of Speculator CCC camp and four others died. three crew members survived. The group was returning from a forest fire fight near Hense Steel Lake.
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Syracuse
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Columbus to Stage Labor Day Celebration
Preliminary plans for a Columbus Labor Day event include an old fashioned ox roast to celebrate completion of the new dam under construction. Five sections of the concrete dam are finished with two more to pour, and the east head slated for early August. The Columbus Dam Association and Veterans of Foreign Wars will organize, with talks, bazaar features, athletic events, and baseball games expected to draw several thousand attendees.
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Panama Tremors Devastate David and Damage UF Wharf
Earthquakes rocked the cold mining town of David causing buildings to collapse and prompting pleas for government aid. A United Fruit Company wharf at Puerto Armuelies was destroyed and a UF building collapsed with several sailors reportedly killed.
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New Mediation Board Named by President on S. S. Houston
President Roosevelt, aboard the U S S Houston en route to Hawaii, announced the formation of the National Mediation Board and named its members William Leiserson James Carmalt John Carmody and Murray Latimer as chairman. The board arises under railway labor dispute act amendments and aims to handle major labor controversies. Roosevelt plans to address the Houston crew after the inspection.
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Frisco Restores Normalcy as Workers Return to Work
San Francisco moves toward stability as union teamsters vote to end the maritime strike and return to duties. Postmaster General Purley and Senator Wagner join mediation efforts with NRA officials to finalize arbitration details. Expectation of broad arbitration within days with many labor districts to follow.
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Oleh Maritime Unlander
Explosion Triggers Fire Threat in Pedricktown
An explosion at Haral G Cline, Inc. truckers buildings in Pedricktown New Jersey sparked a blaze that threatened the entire village today. Firefighters battled the flames as the blaze spread through nearby structures amid urgent efforts to contain the damage. The incident occurred on July 21 and involved local truckers’ operations.
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Girl Victim of Gun Accident Near Washington Home
Louise Breckatridge a 17 year old Washington resident and Washington College Sophomore was found shot to death near her home. A .22 rifle lay beside her and police suspect an accidental discharge as she climbed a fence near a wooded lot where she planned to practice. Her father is Col. Henry Breckatridge attorney for Col. Charles Lindbergh.
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Polstucay
Louise Breckanridis
Henry Breck-at- Ridge
Charles A. Lindberga
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Refrigerator Car Ruling to Aid Railroads
Washington July 21 The Interstate Commerce Commission settled a long dispute over privately owned refrigerator cars. It ruled shippers gained unlawful profits from the practice and that future shipments need not be accepted in private cars. The commission said railroad payments to private car owners created unlawful rebates and discounts and that private cars were uneconomical and costly for carriers. Advertising on car exteriors gave private owners an advantage over shippers using ordinary equipment.
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Heat wave hits western Pennsylvania with 70 deaths
Pittsburgh reports a third day of extreme heat as the present heat wave claims at least 70 lives. Residents flee to the mountains to escape sun baked streets while two heavy thunderstorms sweep the district causing one death and multiple fires.
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