Labor unrest spreads across Pennsylvania in 1933
United Press reports widespread strikes in Pennsylvania with soft coal miners hosiery workers farmers tile weavers and shirt makers on picket lines. arrests occur at neckwear plants in Philadelphia and labor action expands in Berks county Huston Lansdale and Allentown with police guarding lines and a deputy sheriff shooting injuring workers. government meanwhile abandons further drastic dollar devaluation to support recovery funds and inflationary options are kept in reserve to stabilize the economy.
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United Press
Pennsylvania
Art Neckweod Company
Philadelphia
Greenebaum and Company
Fayette County
United States Department of Labor
Geveral
Gifford Pinchot
Lansdale
Pred B. Lewis
Allentown
Richard Gridley
Washington
Nly
Enderdar
Federal Reserve Bank
Sleepwalking death in Altoona man in hotel fall
A coroner's jury ruled Harold McCullough of Altoona died from accidental somnambulism after falling from a second story window while sleeping in a St Marys hotel. The 35 year old truck salesman died in hospital after the skull fracture. McCullough and Leroy Frey and Frey’s son stayed in the same room. McCullough used the twin bed near the window. A policeman found him on the sidewalk around 6 am. Also filed today in Harrisburg was Martin of Franklin declaring Democratic nomination for Venango County common pleas judge.
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United Press
ST. Marys
Harold &. McCullough
Altoona
McGinlough
McCullough
Penguctors
Int
Altoons
Leroy Frey
Fray
Eldo
Frey
McCullaugn
S.m
Qyhare
Nationalistic plan to save farming debated in Washington
Roosevelt farm recovery leaders push a nationalistic program to revive profitability, including possible large wheat exports to the Orient as a remedy. London conference on world wheat cuts adjourns until August 21, with U S plans to reduce 1934 production likely below 20 percent. Secretary Wallace expects a figure closer to single digits, aided by a small crop and potential sales to China. Intensive campaigns in major wheat states promote cooperative action among farmers.
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John A. Reichmann
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Orient
London
Wallace
China
Enthusiastic Response to F D R Appeal
United Press reports thousands of business leaders rally to President Roosevelt’s call for higher wages and more jobs. Postmen deliver pledge cards to 5,000,000 heads of firms as executives draft agreements, with nationwide volunteers aiding the national recovery program. The administration plans a follow up questionnaire to measure employment restored, with estimates of 2 to 4 million reemployments likely.
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H. C. Thompson
United Press State
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
National Recovery
National Recovery Administration
Italian Air Planes Leave at Daybreak for Atlantic Night Flight
Mid July 28 Balbo plans a 24 plane night crossing of the Atlantic from SHGAL HARBOR. Officers express confidence in success though some crews will be reduced to save gasoline.
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Vane Pras Shgal Harbor
Italo Balbo
Atlantic
Governor Lehman Silent on Treasury Secretary Reports
Albany July 28 Gov Herbert Lehman refused to comment on persistent reports he might resign to appoint William H Woodin as secretary of the treasury if Woodin withdraws Pressed to discuss the reports he offered no comment saying I have no comment to make off the record.
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United Press
Albany
Herbert Lehman
William H.yoouin
Treasury
Woodin
Union Sunday School Service Here on Sunday
Union Sunday schools across the city invite participation in a joint service at City Park Sunday morning at 9 30. Several larger Sabbath schools have pledged to attend. Program includes opening by Trumps, song, prayers, quartet, lesson readings, solos, and closing with lesson summaries and a final hymn.
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Gity Park
Cal
Federal
Whittlesey—Assembly
Congregational
Frayer
Carl L. Henton
United Brethrenr
Christchurch
Merrill Lillie
Fudersl J. Whittelsey
Lloyd Thomas
Brie ‘Thomas
Rosene Dearing
Lenn Tindsley
G.T. Bergman
Ray Burr
A. Johnson
Jesus
Pederal L. Whit- Hesey
Jason
Supt. C
Monrie
Pjrat Baptist Church
Thal
Held for Court on Assault Charges in County Court
Following 4 boring before Alder man G H Gordon this morning Miss Caroline Baeder of East Washington Street was bound over to the next term of the county court on charges of assault and battery and larceny of the penes. Bail fixed at 1000 Miss Baeder was placed under arrest yesterday on charges presented by Miss Eilin Keystone of Park Street who says the defendant attacked and struck her while she was walking along East Washington Street Tuesday evening.
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G. H. Gordon
Caroline Baeder
East Washington Latreet
Hille Couinty
Sissuit
Lsurely
Miss Raeder
Eilin Keystone
Park Street
East Washington
Lawn Festival Draws Throngs At St Thomas Church Social
The St Thomas Church social at the Java rectory on W Washington street drew a large crowd with a lively program by the Corry High School band. Booths for fancy work, candy, a fish pond, and concessions were busy, bingo and refreshment tables were popular, and Miss Faith Kinley won the beauty contest. Visitors included Mrs Murray and daughter from Los Angeles, Mr and Mrs N Dell Darling, Mrs Johanna Berehba, and Miss Mat ie Keefe, among others from Warren and Pittsburgh.
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Ladies of St.Thomas Church
Java Atte
W. Washington Street
Corry High School
Faith Kinley
Mrvuld Mra
Phillip Murray
James Whalersligh
Stephen
Ls Angeles
Indatts
Arthur Schnelier
N. Dell Darling
Freight Wreck Paralyzes Buffalo Division Traffic
A freight wreck at East Sandy near Franklin halted all Buffalo Pittsburgh division service. Four cars of a 54 car freight derailed after a journal burned out on car 48, tearing the single track for miles. Train 913 from Pittsburgh to Oil City reached Corry just before noon. crew members escaped injuries. Conductor F P Rapine and Engineer W S McCarty led the derailed train.
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Buffalo-Pittsburgh Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
East Sandy
Pranklin
Corry
Franklin
Pittsburgh
Oil City
S. Rapine
W. S. McCarty
Unfavorable Mahoning Route Report Emerges
An army engineers report on deepening the Beaver Mahoning rivers channels was rejected by Maj Gen Lycel Brown. Col R C Moore cited unfavorable natural characteristics rail facility concentration industrial encroachment and large bridge Alterations as reasons.
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United Press ST
Recovery Act Described as Health Tonic by PA Official
Arch Eddy reports Dr. Theodore Appel, Pennsylvania health secretary, says the Recovery Act will boost employment and shorten hours, enabling more people to access medical and dental care. He notes increased leisure and spending will improve public health and lift overall mood during the economic downturn.
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Arch Eddy
United Press
Harrisburg
Theodore Appel
Pennsylvania
Appel
Severe Temblor Shakes Unalaska and Dutch Harbor
A violent earthquake lasting about 2d 15 seconds rattled Unalaska and Dutch Harbor Alaska at 8st 4 m. PBI today. Dishes fell from shelves and clocks stopped. no early serious damage reported. Citizens ran into the streets as aftershocks continued, frightening many.
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Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Analaska
Pbi
State Patrol Renews Campaign Against Local Violators
State highway patrolmen renewed their campaign against local motor vehicle violations. A check-up on cars was launched along West Smith and North Center streets with look-outs for all violations. Several drivers without operators cards were referred to the magistrate. The effort extended to speeding on North Center. signs may be erected to align city limits. Authorities also checked parking violations as red tickets were issued.
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West Smith
North Center Streets
North Center Street
Oval
Pittsburgh Prepares 48 Hour Week Code for Restaurants
Pittsburgh July 28 two committees begin drafting a 48 hour work week code for the restaurant business under the NIRA. Ross L. Gammaon president of the Western Pennsylvania Restaurant Association and Mildred B Johnson of Kaufman’s Restaurant head the committees. The group aims to align the code with the National Restaurant Association proposal for a 48 hour week.
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Pittsburgh
Ross Li Gammion
Western Pennsylvania Restaurant Association
Mildred B. Johnson
Kaufman's
National Restaurant Association
Pennsylvania Crude Oil Prices Rise Fifteen Cents
In Pittsburgh on July 28 1907 the South Penn Oil Company and Tidewater Pipeline Company Limited announced a 15 cent per barrel price increase across Pennsylvania crude oil trades. Effective prices listed include Southwest Pennsylvania pipe mine at 1.87, Burk’s pipe lines at 1.62, and Buckeye pipe lines at 2.47 with Tidewater oils at 0.324 per barrel.
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United Press Fittsburgh
Pennsylvania
South Penn Oil Company
Tidewater Pipeline Company, Ltd
Allegheny
Bradford Ivatrintila
Southwest Pennsylvenia
Bureks
Buckeys
Tidewater
Old murder and robbery cases called Chicago crackdown
Chicago and Springfield officials pressed a broad racketeering case against 24 defendants in a sweep targeting labor racketeering and gang activity. Bonds were set at 10000 each as prosecutors push for trials within 60 days. The list includes Aaron Sapiro and other figures linked to trade groups and labor conflicts.
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United Press
Chicago
Springfield
Turner
Horner
Kangan City
Waiter McGee
Mary McElroy
Johny Pxylalskd
Criminal Court
Mudke Prytatskdaukel
Stimld
Courtney
Aaron Sapiro
New York
al Gapone
Aunit Federal Penitentiary
Murray Humphres
Benjamin Squins
University of Chikago Stadiomist
Oscar Nelson
Morty L Kaplan
Squires
Readinit
Iit
Tiestrom
Canoe theft at Findley Lakes estate prompts probe
Police investigate the theft of a canoe owned by Dr. Culp who cottages at Shadwaide Findley Lake New York. No arrests reported yet and clues point to two strangers seen near Union City with possible ties to the incident.
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New York
Uuypersweils
Culp
Shadwaide
Findley Lake
Union City
Magee
Union
A&P Stores Agree to New Blanket Code
A&P Stores adopt Roosevelt era blanket code effective Monday in the central division of the Great Atlantic Tea Company. Reported at a division meeting, the plan is to implement the code widely, with provisions aimed at standardizing wages and conditions across retail employment.
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Pippsburgh
Roosevelt
Grest Abmmidiy and
Baclste Tea Company
Bian Arcode
Cme
Furtareew
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Venango County
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Lehman
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Mahoning
Leey Roosevelt Recovery Program
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Unalaska
State Highway Patrol
Western
Penn
U.S
Findley
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