Labor Leader Purges CIO League Ties to Face Roosevelt
John L. Lewis using the CIO to restructure Labor's Non-Partisan League hints at a break with the Roosevelt administration. The move centers on steering the league toward independent political action with a likely test in New York mayoral politics and potential third party realignments ahead of 1938 elections.
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Food Supply 15 Rationed at Buffalo
United Press reports shortages during strikes cut meat and staple foods in Buffalo. Groceries ration limited purchases as wives shift shopping to other places to offset rising prices. Stores cap eggs at half dozen and butter at four half pounds while prices climb.
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Loyalists Hold Firm in Fierce Madrid West Fight
In Madrid Wy 27 Nationalist troops pressed waves of shock assaults against Loyalist strongholds west of Madrid at Inalitorna. Loyalists reportedly held fast awaiting a counterattack column as communiques note a small retreat north of Brinete and strengthened defenses at Villanueva De La Cana.
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McNair Out As Pittsburgh Mayor Candidacy Begins
Pittsburgh July 27 William Wissley McNair reenters mayoral race as harmony candidate seeking Democratic nomination. McNair, famed for tumultuous tenure, joins four Democrats including incumbent Connelius D. Scully. Republicans field seven candidates with withdrawals expected by Saturday as party leaders seek agreement on candidates. Also, Butler mine disaster claims one life and injuries three, with Italian widow and two children left behind.
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Half Million Planned for Roosevelt Highway Rebuild
State highway department plans major work on the Roosevelt highway from Corry to Waterford with an initial contract for widening curves and improving alignment. Estimated cost exceeds 350000 for Corry to Union City and over 150400 for Union City to Waterford, with federal aid anticipated. Project aims to restore the east west route to first class condition to handle growing traffic.
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Harrisburg completes state employment board
Gov George S Marly has appointed Hugh Dolan of Pottsville with Shippen Lewis of Philadelphia and Mrs Susan Fouse of Pittsburgh to direct civil service testing for the new state department of public assistance. Lewis and Mrs Fouse were named to the board last week. Nine injured in Pittsburgh street car and bus collision at a downtown intersection today. one with serious injuries is Arlene Leonard, 28, a Black bus passenger.
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Convict Burke Captured After Prison Yard Escape
Phillipburg Pa July 27 an escaped Rockview inmate Burke of Erie county was captured on a highway near here after he and two companions fled a prison yard last Saturday. Burke and accomplices Raymon Hill Franklin County and Steve Mustermate Allegheny County escaped through barbed wire. Burke said he fled due to a leg injury while being pursued by state police game wardens. They were pursued through brush as search efforts intensified with police aided by local residents. Burke and the others remained at large until capture near Bellefonte following the escape from Rockview penitentiary.
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Foes Seek Delayed Vote On Wage Bill In Senate
Washington July 27—Senators considered delaying the wage and hours bill amid filibuster threats by foes who would link it to an anti lynching measure. Co author Hugo Black urged quick action while opponents, mainly Southern senators, warned a lengthy debate could doom enactment this session.
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PUC Probes West Penn Power Rates in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg July 27 The public utility commission orders an investigation into the reasonable cost of rates charged by West Penn Power Co Pittsburgh fourth largest utility in the state The inquiry includes possible temporary rates under the new public utility law section 810 to give customers immediate relief pending rate litigation outcomes.
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Nab Erie Convict-Only Race for Mayor
In a chaotic dispatch from the unrest in North China, U S Marines supplied ammunition to protect foreign subjects as Japan and China clashed in an undeclared war. The crisis spilled into Peiping and Tientsin with embassies crowded and foreign nationals seeking refuge, while Chinese and Japanese forces maneuvered around the capital and coastal approaches amid warnings of renewed hostilities.
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Protection Sought by Workers in Local Political Contests
Local coverage notes election dynamics for city offices with incumbents unopposed in several races. Democrats and Republicans field limited slates for mayor, alderman, and school board with petitions shaping nominees and a November vote outlook.
Sleep corporations clash with police at plant in Clovlani
In Clovlani a confrontation erupted between striking workers and police at the Republic Sleep plant. Officers reported injuries among both sides during the clashes as management accused authorities of protecting workers from vice. Officials issued a statement claiming the disturbance continues despite the new shift entering the unit.
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Removal of Two P R R Trains Rumored Again
Widespread protests followed a prior attempt to remove trains on the Pennsylvania system. Reports claim plan to replace main service between Emporium and Warren with star pony routes, while Warren to Brie would retain limited postal connections. Civic groups like the Golden Rifle Club will back appeals for substitute service if main plan proceeds.
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Free Young Man in Fatal Crash
Allen Torres, 23, of Belelzeport, Allegheny county, was absolved of direct blame in a fatal crash in Danville Pennsylvania. Patrolman James Durkin testified the youth was not driving recklessly. Charges of illegal and negligent operation of a motor vehicle were dropped against him as Ferree stated he had been driving only about a month and was not accustomed to the very road.
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Corry Sees Touch of Fall and Mercury Dips
Corry experienced a sharp fall with overnight temperatures dropping near five degrees. A cold snap continued through the day with the morning reading near two points above ten o clock. The forecast promises warmer temperatures Wednesday as overcast skies clear to fair weather.
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Earle Pleads for Flood Control and Citizens Help
Harrisburg July 27 The plea to save Pennsylvania’s topsoil and fertile earth is voiced by Health Minister Earle as he departs for a European tour. He cites floods caused by surface exposure from ill planned farming and logging, saying neglect and greed brought disaster costing lives and millions. He spoke on a statewide radio hookup and will call from New York.
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Erie College Student Killed Near Mercer
A University of Pittsburgh student Dorothy Brice 22 Salem was killed when the car she rode in overturned on the Perry highway near Erie. Her companion Nathan Peck enstine 25 of Bloomsburg Pa fell asleep while driving and was injured. John Mangold of Pittsburgh the driver escaped.
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