Hopson Mange Subpoenaed in Utility Hea dings Case
United Press reports Senate lobby inquiry subpoenas issued for J. J. Mange and H. C. Hopson, leaders of Associated Gas and Electric. They are tied to a large campaign against the death sentence measure on public utilities, with hundreds of faked telegrams traced to Pennsylvania subsidiaries. Mange is said to be hospitalized in Johns Hopkins, Hopson unlocated. The committee seeks the full scope of the fight and has spent over 700000 on the campaign.
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United Press
Washington
Senate Lobby Investigation Committee
J. J. Mange
H.C. Hopson
Associated Gag
Electle Corporation
Wheeler-Rayburn
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Senate House
Mange
Hopson
Associated
Johns-Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Karpis Sightings Spark Wide Area Police Alert
Reports claim Alvin Karpis and a companion possibly passed through northwestern Pennsylvania and Wilkes Barre in a tan automobile with New York plates. Sightings linked to Cleveland and Erie routes, with investigations showing the car loaned in Buffalo. The tensioned alert notes a Roosevelt Highway eastward route and Karpis believed en route to New York, amid conflicting reports of exact vehicle and occupants.
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Alvin Karpis
Pennsylvania
Corry
New York
Buffalo
Karpis
Seth
Erle
Hiie
Roosevelt Highway
Wilkes-Barre
Harry Carmbell
America
Stocks Rally Shows Strong Market Finish in New York
US Steel Common stock surged intraday to 42 percent gain before closing near 42. The preferred touched a new high of 98 and Anaconda Copper moved 16 percent, with Central Motors at a new high for the year as the market ended strong and active.
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United Press
York
United States Steel
Gantral Motors
Trong
Active
Glass and Steagall clash in bank revision fight
In Washington July 27 the House and Senate sent conferees to a bitter struggle over a sweeping reform of the banking system. Senate allies backed Carter Glass and Henry Steagall as the administration sought a central bank plan and broad federal monetary powers. Glass drove a compromise bill through the Senate, sidestepping a record vote, while attempts to revive a central bank structure and bank underwriting were defeated.
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United Preas
Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Carter Glass
Henry D.‘Steagall
Steagall
Omnibus Bank
Reform Bi
Glass
Congres
Marriner S. Eccles
Federal Reserve Board
Congistin Central Bank
Women Start Hamtramck Butcher Boycott Campaign
Detroit date line reports determined Hamtramck housewives marching to force butcher shop price cuts of at least 20 percent. Peaceful picketing turned confrontational as women disrupted weekend purchases, causing the temporary closure of about four dozen markets along Joseph Campau avenue.
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Detroit
Hamtramck
Joseph Campau
Pickup in Youngstown steel operations boosts capacity
Youngstown district steel operations will rise to about 88 and a half percent of capacity at the start of next week. Youngstown Steel & Tube and Carnegie Steel will each light one more open hearth in the district to meet growing orders from the automotive, construction and farm implement industries. Officials say the 83.39 rate holds through next week, the highest July rate in five years except for a 1984 exception, and it was 8 a year ago.
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United Press
Fight Over Tax Bill Delays Congress Toward Fall
The House Ways and Means Committee moved to raise taxes on the rich with a plan to generate about 250 to 300 million dollars next year. The debate risks party splits and could delay adjournment until September as leaders push for higher rates on incomes over 50 000 and 150 000 dollars. A White House conference could adjust final terms before the bill is reported next week.
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Edward W. Lewis
United Press
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Senate
Joseph W. Burns
White House
Kalodner Named Revenue Secretary in Pennsylvania
Governor Earle announced the appointment of Harry Kalodner as secretary of revenue, succeeding H Edgar Barnes who resigns to run for a state Supreme Court seat. Kalodner, active in passing revenue bills, will take office August 1 while Barnes departs to pursue re election. Kalodner previously served as acting secretary during Barnes absence.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Govenor Marle
Harry
Kalodnier
Barnes
Philadelphia
Kalodner
25 Kilowatt Hour Rate Reduced in Corry Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Electric Company officials announced a lower 25 kilowatt hour rate for Corry than listed in the Federal Power Commission survey. The local rate is $2.14 versus the commission’s $2.25, with averages for 100 kWh at $5.20 and 250 kWh at $7.75, the latter cut from the report. Corry rates compare favorably with other towns in northwestern Pennsylvania, though the 25 hour toll is well below the state average for towns of 5,000 to 10,000.
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Locomicigis Wu We
Pennayylvania Electris Company
Corry
Federal Power Commission
Pennsylvania
Cidea
Commission
Cole
Pennsylvania Electric Co
Wage Pacts Extended Avert Miner Strike In Coal Industry
Soft coal industry gains six week peaceful operation under union contracts, extended at Roosevelt's urging. From now to September 16, wage talks resume if Guffey bill passes, with operators resisting higher ash wages and shorter hours. John L Lewis of United Mine Workers backs federal regulation as necessary to fix industry.
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Lyle A. Brookover
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Ohn L. Lewis United Mine Workers
Lewis
Twelve killed in Italian explosion at munition factory
TAINO Italy July 27 Twelve persons were killed and 20 injured today in an explosion at a munitions factory here. The blast occurred at 2 20 p m in a hilltop plant overlooking Taino, 12 miles from Villare. Reluctant workers feared the toll would rise after surveying the wreckage, possibly total 32.
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Italy
Villiers
Relicu
Narrow escape as big plane crashes near Sky Harbor
In foggy conditions the American Airlines steepled plane overshot the field and crashed into trees near Sky Harbor airport, twenty miles south of Nashville. Of twelve aboard, three sustained only minor injuries. Pilot Perkins and co-pilot Connally from Fort Worth led the flight from Fort Worth to Cleveland. hostess Susie Bow of Memphis, and passengers including E W Schilanski, D F head cuts, Miss W McNaniel, W P Ras suffered minor injuries. Witnesses called the crash a near miracle.
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United Press
Nashville
Tenn
Transcontinental American Air Lines
Sky Harbor
Here
Sint
E.W. Schilanski
Mexico City
D. F
Ala. Perkins
Ft. Worth
Tex
J.T. Connally
Susie Bow
Memphis
Tragic river rescue ends in double drowning near Midland
Pranit Olmstead 19 and Mary Ensign 11 along with Clara May Ensign played near the Tittabawassee river when strong undertow pulled them into deep water. Olmstead plunged in to save Clara May then Mary pulled him under. All three bodies recovered hours later after failed resuscitation. Olmstead's widow awaiting news in hospital. Meanwhile in Berlin four Silesian nuns faced trial for smuggling foreign exchange into the Netherlands and Czechoslovakia in a sixth such case.
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United Press
Midland
Mien
Berlin
Netherlands
Czechshovkia
Furious Antinazi Outbreak Aboard Bremen
New York July 27 A furious anti Nazi demonstration raged aboard the liner Bremen as Communists and other anti Nazis clashed with police and crew. One rioter was shot a police officer beaten and nine demonstrators arrested delaying the sailing by 40 minutes. Demonstrators cut down the Nazi flag and dumped it in the East River. Edward Doolittle was shot and was one of four men who beat Detective Matthew Solomon.
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United Press
New York
Aid
Bremen
Hhe
Iner
Chie
Edward Doolittle
Matthew Solomon
Bandits rob Scranton area centers in $10,567 haul
Five bandits robbed the Old Forge Discount and Depart Gain of $10,567 in Somandon Pennsylvania. Police tracked their getaway by locating the car used in the holdup. Harry W. Agard of Strantomayne found the stolen vehicle in Minook during the pursuit.
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Somandon
Old Forge
Scranton
Harry W. Agard
Strantomayne
Minook
Four Die In Oil Fire At Billings Refinery
A refinery fire at Yale Ol Company in Billings Montana killed four workers Jake Walter of Hardin Ralph McDermott of Billings Leon Smith and Ersie Herber both of Billings all burned in the first blast. Firemen were slightly injured and most of the plant was saved.
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United Press
Billings
Mont
Yale Ol Company
Jake Walter
Hardin
Ralph McDermott
Leon Smith
Ersie Herber
Taborera
Hitler ally forecasts broad campaign against Jews in Germany
Frederick OECHSNER reports from Berlin on July 27 that a nationwide drive against Jews is expected. Julius Streicher spoke for four and a half hours to a Munich teachers congress, signaling the coming intensified anti Jewish campaign and hinting at Adolf Hitler appointing a national anti-Semite chief to carry it out.
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Frederick
Oechsner
United Press
Berlin
Munich
Adolf Hithe
Mussolini warns Italy may quit League over Italo Ethiopian dispute
In Geneva Premier Mussolini says Italy will leave the League if the council does not pursue renewed arbitration rather than a broad background inquiry. The dispute centers on frontier incidents and Ethiopia seeks a full background, while Italy pushes a strictly legal approach and referral to the conciliation commission. The council plans to reconvene July 31 as Mussolini and Ethiopian positions remain sharply divided.
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Italy
League Council
United Press
Geneva
League of Nations
Benito Mussolini
League
Joseph Avenol
Mussolli
Holland
Ethiopia
Scheveningen
Father Beats Son Over Suspected Gender Traits
Colorado Springs July 2 John Hull confessed beating his 11 year old son Corwin with a board, saying fear the boy was becoming a dual sex case. The boy is in critical condition. Hull faces charges depending on the boy’s survival. Police doubt the boy’s alleged tendencies. Hull claimed a $1000 life policy. He said alcohol influenced his actions and that he thought highwaymen beset him. He also hurt himself with the same board. Plan for a new Calement Verona viaduct project in Pittsburgh was announced as funding steps proceed with county officials.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
John Hull
Corwin Hull
Canon City
Hull
Erie County relief projects approved by WPA funds
Several Erie County projects received approval from the Works Progress Administration totaling 2,528,885 in federal funds for non-federal Pennsylvania projects. In Erie, court house redecorating will use 8,448.25 in federal funds with 1,549.20 sponsor contributions. school improvements will use 5,734.25 federal and 1,219.49 sponsor. a 124-foot extension at Garrigan Run will use 5,705.45 federal and 4,388.91 sponsor. street resurfacing 7,895.50 federal and 12,692.? sponsor. removing 600 dead trees 15,221.75 federal and 806.40 sponsor. North Girka Borough catch basins 2,327.50 federal with sponsor support. Bear Road graveling project 4,614.50 federal and 588 sponsor. The itemized allocations reflect countywide federal funds and local sponsorship commitments.
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Erie County
Work4 Progress Administration
Athnouinees
Pennsylvania
Erie
Court House
Sponor
Fedderal
Garrigan
North Glrkia
Spoisor
Santraint Lon
Seenabip
Ceaath
Byiew Tower
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Senate Lobby
Ovestigation Committee
Hearts of Associated Gas and Electric Corporation
Public Enemy No. 1
Evie
American Air Lines
Search For Bandits
Germany
Streicher
IL Duce
Fear Boy
Piptsburgh
Iwy
Hance
Calemont- Verona
Park H. Martin
Mansfield
Hi Gravel
Tate Public Works
On Weal
Erie CO
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