Britain France and Poland vow to avoid another Munich
United Press reports Britain France and Poland deny talks of any settlement plan to avert German pressure on Danzig. London and Paris reject propaganda suggesting secret negotiations while Warsaw orders sentries to fire on any solider near the Polish German frontier. Rome and the Vatican also deny Mussolini proposing a Danzig solution.
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United Press
Britain
France
Poland
Europe
Munich
London
Paris
Exmeine
Wele
Duntelg
Warsaw
Rome
Vatican
Beno Mussolini
Danzig
Summer Repair Work In Schools Advances
The Board of Education approved installing new toilets in the Senior High boys department, budget not to exceed 290, after bids were rejected. C A Duke to oversee installation, with Cleve Morton reporting progress on the summer program and sewer troubles at two buildings. Repairs continue across Junior High Hatch Home Economics and then the library, Senior High, Fairview and Washington, aiming for a September 6 opening.
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Donivering Wm
Oelotk
Board of Education
Cep C. L
C. A. Duke
Morton
Charles Hubertz
Library
Benlor High
Fairview
Washington
Ole Op
Planning for Citizenship Day Observance in Corry
Preliminary plans for a Citizenship Day observance in Corry were outlined at a meeting in the library basement yesterday evening. NYA director Hay Francis and Mr and Mrs Yae per of Brie attended. An organization meeting is scheduled for next Friday evening with a membership committee to be named and a tentative program drafted. All city organizations are invited to send representatives to the meeting at the library building.
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Corry
Hay Francis
NYA
Yaeper
Brie
Severe Drought Hits Eastern Pennsylvania Crops and Forests
In eastern Pennsylvania farmers and foresters face a severe drought with crops drying, pastures burning, and forests at risk. Weather officials warn of limited immediate relief while rains are hoped for to curb fires and save dairy cattle and other fields.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Weather Bureau
Wills
Poubhenit
West Main street trees removal plan meets little opposition
Lloyd Stowe of the Civie Employees Association led a survey of merchants and property owners along West Main street to gauge reaction to proposed tree removal and street grading for parking. The committee reported favorable feedback, noting possible beautification with shrubs or other plantings. The group, including Carl Taylor and Dorr Clark, plans to discuss with city officials and the Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Xloyd Stowe
Civie Employees’ Association
West Main Street
Stowe
Pennsylvania Rail
Fea
Carl Taylor
Lloyd Stowe
Dorr Clark
Richard Rossbacher
Center
First Avenue
Liquor Law Enforced After Court Ruling in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on July 22 Judge Ralph H. Smith held that appeals against State Liquor Control Board denials must follow the new quota law. He dismissed Catherine M. Ross of Ooypolis's appeal, noting the town’s 16 licenses exceed the limit for its 724 population and that the applicant was not the sole owner.
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Pittsburgh
Getiow
Ralph H. Smith
Catherine M. Ross
Ooypolis
Obie Valley
Labor Crisis in Gloucester as WPA Wage Policy Sparks Strike
Gloucester writer Roger Barson laments the WPA wage policy and praises Roosevelt for action. He argues the National Labor Relations Board failed to calm labor tensions, noting auto industry disputes and looming strikes as workers and employers debate who truly represents the majority.
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Roger Barson
Gloucester
Mass
Roosevelt
OFS
Srehlef
National Labor Relations Board
Bab
A. Flot L. Tiyats
National Labor Telations
Bargulong
Labor Row Deepens as Admin-Era Battles Heat Up
Washington has sat idle as labor factions clash over board tactics and wage rules amid a broader 1939 labor dispute. A new provision allows employers to seek elections, while Roosevelt allies clash with rival labor camps and WPA strike rhetoric. Public opinion favors change as discontent grows with prevailing wage policies.
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Wwlrb
Ull
Washington
Mojnw
Roosevelt
Ordey
James Defends Administration Action in Pennsylvania
Governor Arthur H. James rebutted Senator Joseph F. Guffey’s charge of failures in the five and a half year state administration. James, a potential 1940 GOP presidential candidate, argued the record shows progress while criticizing graft probes of the former Earle era and noting he cut state payrolls by 2,104 positions totaling about 800,000 annually.
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Morey J. Potter
United Press
Harrisburg
U. 5
Joseph F. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Arthur H. James
Guffey
Roosevelt
James
Pai
CBS
Little New Deal
George H. Earle
Pittsburgh
Big League
Farle
Roy E. Brownmiller
Wilson to Quit Mayors Office Amid Ill Health
Davis Wilson plans to leave office within days due to poor health and will be succeeded by City Council President George Connell. He has been absent from City Hall for nearly seven months, directing affairs by telephone from home as his term nears January expiry.
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Vance Cree Fhiladlphta
Davis Wilson
George Connell
Wilson
Tom Nis
Connell
Esel
Cornell
Three More in Local Political Contests EXPECT SENATE CONSIDER LOAN BILL
United Press reports that the Senate banking committee moved toward President Roosevelt's lending bill, trimming authorization to 2.4 billion and awaiting possible Monday consideration. The panel dropped 310 million from earlier requests, opposing small business loans and a 750 million public works program.
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United Press
Washington
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
Alben Ww. Barkley
Leuleksaq
Readjust Milk Price in Two Districts
Governor Arthur H. James announced new milk price controls after orders from the milk control commission. In Pittsburgh and Scranton areas the retail price per quart rises by 2 cents in Pittsburgh and 1 cent in Scranton, aiming to aid farmers and producers.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Arthur H. James
Milk Control Commission
Pittsburgh
Scranton
U S May Oppose Jap Trade Tactics
In Washington on the 22nd Senator Key Pillman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said the seals should recommend before adjournment serving Japan as a town that notice of intention to abrogate an 1912 amity treaty. The move to obtain a senate vote against Japanese trade tactics survived a State Department suggestion to postpone retaliatory measures until next session.
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Neacres
Washington
Key Pillman
Dy Nev
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Drought Triggers Heavy Damage Across New England Area
Widespread drought causes hundreds of thousands in losses across the East. Forest fires threaten sections from New York to Connecticut as crops wither and water supplies run short. Health officials warn of pollution risk as rural communities pull water from ponds and streams.
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United Press
New England
Atlantic Seaboard
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Connecticut
Civilian Conservation’ Corps
New York State Health Department
Patmierk
F. Williams
Catskit
Adirondack Mountains
ORN DESMOND AND BARNES IN CONTESTS HERE
East Plyakant street resident Victor E. Orn announced his bid for Democratic nomination for school director. Robert Desmond filed for Republican nomination the same office. Pred L. Barnes filed for Republican city council, joining Nichols Weaver and Kintz on the council slate. County offices expected a last minute rush as voters prepare for primaries. Weather: fair, warmer tonight with possible local thundershowers Sunday.
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Victor Orn
Robert Desmond
Fred Barnes
Rumnry
Tast-minum
Victor E. Orn
East Plyakant Street
Robert Demon
Piral Avenue
Hoth
Dinee
Orn
Raymond Manufacturing Company
Desmond
Pred L. Barnes
East Mail Street
Corry Building and Loan Association
Jow
Ity Council
Barnes
Tcket
Council
Sentanite
Stanley H. Nichols
J. Weaver
Ncumbent
J. Frederick Kintey
Erie
Elmer Evans
Farley Not Committed to Aid Roosevelt in 1940
Washington reports that Postmaster General Farley has not decided to back President Roosevelt for a third term. The chatter remains speculative, with insiders noting Farley’s past influence and potential party impact, but no firm stance or clear indication of aid.
HOLC Plans Sixty Day Sale Campaign in Corry
The Home Owners' Loan Corp announces a sixty day sale campaign to dispose of HOLC properties in Corry. The plan offers homes and investment properties at minimal down payment and low interest, urging local residents to seize the opportunity. For details contact Harry W Hagmann at the Griv Pas office.
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Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Today
HOLC
Corry
Pew
Farkom
Harry W
Hagmann
Griv
Pas
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