Trans Oceanic airship service feasible says Eckener
Friedrichshafen Germany United Press report notes Dr Hugo Eckener says technical observations from Graf Zeppelin flights across three continents show feasibility for trans oceanic commercial airship routes. The craft covered about 18 000 miles, crossed the South Atlantic, and completed its latest leg to Lakehurst after 19 days in the air.
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United Press
Friedrichshafen
Germany
Graf Zeppelin
Hugo Eckener
Eckener
Cave
B.S. 1
South Atlantic
Cadiz
Spain
Pernambuco
Brasil
Lakehurst
M. J
Caribbean Sea
Paul Redfern
Brunswick
Brazil
South Atlantic Cross
Hurbpe
Agu
North America
Europe
South America
Zeppelin
Hu Graf
Ani Song
German plans in ship building follow German plans in ship building
Washington June 7 German innovations in warship construction are being adopted by the Navy to maximize cruiser tonnage under the London treaty. By using weight saving methods from the German 10,000 ton pocket battleship Preussen American officers aim to build a cruiser that is fast heavily armed and well armored.
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United Press
Washington
Jne
Navy Department
United States
Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments
A dated radio listing from 1980 highlights top 5 entertainment programs broadcast across networks WABG CBS NBC and WIA WIZ and WEAR. Entries include Ted Thusing at 5 30 p m and Dixele echoes at 7 90 p m with general electric hour at 8 00 p m and Ouh Reporter at 5 45 p m plus Rudy Vallen at 11 00 p m.
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United Press
Dublin to New York Flight Set for Dawn
Captain Charles E Kingsford-Smith plans a dawn takeoff from Curragh near Dublin for a trans Atlantic attempt to reach New York. He previously crossed the Pacific from California to Australia in his Souther Cross monoplane.
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Dublin
New York
United Press
Ireland
Charles E. Kingsford-Smith
Atlantic
Kingsford-smith Gill
Curragh
Pacific Ocean
California
Australia
Reed to Reveal Stance on Tariff Bill Next Week
Sen. David A. Reed promised to announce his position on the pending tariff bill next Monday or Tuesday after studying the measure. He noted that Pennsylvania industries such as cement tile and certain textiles would gain protection while some metal and glass products would see reduced protection. He criticized food schedule increases as unjustified and said the bill's impact on foreign trade requires careful review.
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Pittsburgh
David A. Reed
Today
Eiven
Pennsylvania
Reed
Senate
Gas rate fight spurs data request from Erie towns
Erie Corry and Warren municipalities seek detailed data on property valuation operating expenditures from the Pennsylvania Gas Company as part of a push for lower gas rates. A conference with legal counselors convened in Erie discussed re-surveys and potential procedures to obtain rate relief amid ongoing fuel conservation appeals.
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Penn
Erie
Corry
Warren
Pennsylvania Gas Company
United Press
Leadville
Colo
Climax
Blaine
Kincaid
Transporta
Brietion Tunnel
Council
Ie Company
Martin to Again Head Penny A.G. O. P.
Brigadier General Edward Martin of Washington County was re-elected chairman of the state Republican committee at the biannual meeting in Philadelphia. He won 77 votes to 37 for S. Van Brown of Lycoming County as the Philadelphia and Allegheny delegations backed Martin.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Edward Marin
Washington County
State Republican Committee
Bellevue-Stratford Hotel
S. van Brown
Lycoming County
Allegheny
Martin
Victim Identified in Union City Grade Crossing Tragedy
The victim of yesterday’s grade crossing accident on the Erie Railroad at Union City is identified as Mrs Celestia Sayre 86 of Union City. She was killed when struck by train No 8 and dragged about a hundred feet while en route to the post office. Coroner Dan Hanley ruled accidental death and the body was prepared for burial. Funeral services will be held at the family home in Union City Monday with interment in Guys Mills cemetery.
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Union City
Celestia Sayre
Ross H. Glenn
Guys Mills
Congressional talks on Muscle Shoals collapse in doubt
Washington reports that hope for Muscle Shoals legislation faded as House and Senate conferees could not reach a compromise or any negotiating basis between the two versions. CALCUTTA rioting reported in Midnapore Bengal. Denver resolution for strict prohibition enforcement awaits action by the General Federation of Women's Clubs in session.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Denver
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Planes Begin Pennsylvania Tour From Johnstown Today
The first six planes of the tour leave Johnstown at 11:25 AM for Greensburg, with the remaining planes following at short intervals.
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Sontinue Air
Johnstown
Jime
Pennsylvania
Greenaburg
Corry High alumni mark fiftieth reunion and award
Corry High School alumni gathered for the 50th anniversary reunion and banquet at the Junior High School Test evening. About 210 attendees included members of the class of 1880 and others. The event featured an invocation, music, a welcome address by Harold Shannon, and a Pork dinner by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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Corry High School
D. ©. Leach
Rank T. Babbitt
Frank B. Westley
Ada Jaciman Kolstee
Emma Smits Heath
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Harold Shannon
Ahtuni
Jack Franz
M. Agnes Conneh
H. Hawkins
Lucile Murray
Harry Rhodes
Frank T. Bab Pitt
D. H. Leach Booth
Virgil G. Curtis
Cora Crippen
Mary Salsbury Pond
Sedris A. McCall
Cory High School
Raentbars
Columbus Driver Is Given Jail Sentence
Floyd McElroy of Columbus was arraigned before Judge D. I Avira in Warren. After pleading nolle contendere to intoxicated driving charges, he was sentenced to pay a $200 fine and serve four months in jail. Attorney C. E. Bordwell represented him. The case arose from an incident east of Columbus investigated by State Highway Patrolman Kennedy after a fatal crash.
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D. I Avira
Warren
Nolle
Floyd McElroy
Columbus
Aviral
Warren County
Meilroy
C. E. Bordwell
Kennedy
Mc. Binoy
Two Women Lead Bandits in Richmond Hill HoldUp
Five robbers, including two women and three men, masked and armed with pistols, held up the Richmond Hill Bank and escaped with $19,000 after forcing employees behind cages and tying the porter. Bank manager Albert M. Thorne opened the vault before the crew fled in a waiting car.
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United Press
Richmond Hilll
N. B Y
Richmond Hill National Ark
Newasound
Albert M. Thorne
Week brings further slump in business
United Press reports renewed weakness in world commodity prices and continued industrial downturn in the past week. Prices for silk and rubber hit record lows with farm products falling further, while steel and auto output declined. Retail trade rose with warm weather and the dollar’s purchasing power improved, though wage cuts persisted in textiles and feared elsewhere. Unemployment estimates ranged from 5 to 7 million, with some forecasters claiming higher figures earlier in the year.
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New York
Lorient
la Shiver
Teadin
United States
Senate tariff bill hangs in balance in formal UP poll
Washington June 7 United Press poll shows 46 in favor and 46 against final form of tariff measure with four doubtful senators. Coalitionists claim 49 to 47 against when considering absences and unpaired votes. Administration backers expect a tie with Vice President as tiebreaker, while warning could end in rejection and a run to conference to drop the one dollar per thousand feet duty on soft lumber.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Senate
Cu Tig
Imuber
President Hoover weekend trip to Rapidan fishing camp
President Hoover departed the White House at noon to drive to Rapidan Virginia to join Mrs Hoover for a weekend of fishing. The trip is part of informal discussions on pending problems with officials. Mrs Hoover, reportedly not in full health, accompanied him and may stay for some time at the tranquil retreat.
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United Press
Washington
Hoover
White House
Rapidan
Ump
Hoovar
Senators Tie Over Refusal to Divulge Notes
Washington June 7 United Press reports Senate leaders clash over President Hoover's refusal to disclose secret naval negotiation documents sought by Senator Johnson and Chairman Borah. Secretary Stimson cites public interest and confidentiality. The dispute hinges on Geneva 1927 and London conference papers and cites historical precedents from 1796 and 1922.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Hoover
Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Sen. Johnson
Calif
Stimson
Committee
Geneva
Johnson
Stimsson
Uxrouz
Tam
Sam Well
House
Harding
Senate
United States
Great Britain
Trafice
Japan
Bears Push Stocks Down In Hustled Market Action
In New York trading bears forced stock values lower today as selling accelerated. Weakly margined accounts were dumped, with many liquidating holdings at steep losses. United States Steel fell over a point from its prior low as other major issues slid amid ongoing pressure.
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United Press New York
Jime 7—Bears
United States Steel
Steel ingot output edges May totals worldwide
New York June 7 steel ingot production in May reached 4,024,778 tons with five month total of 20,362,960 tons. This compares with 5,286,239 tons in May last year and 24,193,741 tons for the five months to May last year, per the American Iron and Steel Institute.
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New York
American Iron and Steel Institute
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