State Hospital Funding Unchanged in 1985 87 Budget
The state appropriation bill reported by the House Appropriation Committee in Harrisburg totals 8,096,202 for 1985 87, with Corry Hospital set to receive 12,900 for the 1935 37 biennium, the same as the prior period. Committee chair Herbert B Cohen says the measure aims to establish a base for equitable future allocations and to address hospital funding without reducing aid to any state aided hospital. Northwestern Pennsylvania capital shares are noted within the bill.
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Corry Hospital
Pennnsylvania
Vpuybos
House
Harrisburg
Herbert B. Cohen
York
Liebil
Legislaure
Cohen
Pennsylvania
Ancient Indian fort unearthed in Somerset county
Donald Wadson of the Pennsylvania Historical Commission announced discoveries at an Indian fort in Somerset county, dating 1500 to 2000 years ago. The fort, about 100 feet in diameter, may be among Pennsylvania’s oldest habitation sites. Two houses were found within 30 feet of the outer wall, suggesting early use of air space insulation and forced draft for fireplaces.
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Bn United Press
Harrisburg
Donald Wadson
Somerset County
Cadzow
Pennsylvania
Ohierset
Child Dies From Burns Link Other
A two year old girl Shirley Ann Gardner died from burns after a playmate reportedly set fire to her dress or a lighted match was thrown. Coroner W. G. Stroble investigated the case in Brim, Pennsylvania, with two versions emerging about how the fire started.
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United Press
Brim
Shrley Ann Gardner
W. G. Stroble
Gardner
Stroble
Shirley
Senate drops check tax and shifts to cosmetics levy
Harrisburg June 11 The state senate Republican majority decided to drop the 2 cent tax on checks and propose a cosmetics tax and a levy on foreign truck mileage as substitutes in the 10 point compromise program The changes will be discussed with Gov George H. Harle and the senate finance committee The check tax would yield about 3 million yearly and the truck tax about 1.5 million The cosmetics tax bill has not yet been agreed to though one is under consideration in the house.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Senate
George H. Harle
Senate Finance Committee
House
8000 Present at G O P Confab at Springfield
Eight thousand Republicans from ten farm states gathered at the Springfield Illinois coliseum for an off year convention to forge a declaration of grievances. They denounced President Roosevelt and his New Deal, aiming to rally prairie votes for 1936. Delegates reported to number about eight thousand as they debated a principles declaration and political platform.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Springfield
Coliseum
State
Farm Bet
Roosevelt
United States
Hard Presse
Tly
Missouri
South Dakota
Nebraska
Iowa
Indiana
Ilinois
Minnesot
Oklahomi
Kansas
Wisconsin
Farm Bell
Senate stalls NRA extension amid utility bill debate
Washington June 11 Administration leaders failed to rush any NRA extension through the Senate in a half hour overtime session. Senator Gore offered an amendment on government worker appointments, backed by Huey Long, delaying progress and pushing the chamber back to the public utility bill.
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NRA
Senate
United Press
Washington
Pat Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Iron Sen
Harrison
Clash Leaves Russian Soldier Killed on Manchukuo Front
Tokyo reports that a patrol of Japanese and Manchukuoan troops clashed with Russian soldiers on the eastern frontier of Manchukuo. One Russian was killed. both sides accuse the other of starting the fight. The incident occurred June 3 but was disclosed after Russia protested.
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Russia
Hay G. Marshall
United Press
Tokyo
China
Eacn
Manchukuo
NEW CERTIFICATE NEEDED FOR RELIEF PROGRAM
Harrisburg announces that relief applications will be rejected after June 18 without a work registration certificate from the national or state employment service. The certificate confirms the applicant is available for employment if offered. Indiana, Pa reports involuntary manslaughter charges after a car wreck killed 18 year old Melina Yoavolivich who rode in the coupe with Nicke Erhick.
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Squniren
Harrisburg
National Re-Employment Service
State Employment Service
Robert L. Johnson
State Emergency Relief Board
Johnson
Indiana
Nicke Erhick
R. D
Melina Yoavolivich
Corry Autoists Urged to Make Trip to Spartansburg
Corry business men and boosters are urged to join a motorcade to Spartansburg on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the completion of a three mile road from Corry County line into Spartansburg. The massed groups will assemble at the Senior High School at 1 30 and depart for Spartansburg at 1 45. Delegations from Titusville Meadville and nearby towns expect large turnout for one of the region’s biggest gatherings in history.
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Gon Roads
Spartansburg
Evie
Corry
Craword M. Woods
Golden Rule Club
Spartarsburg
American Legion
Swinstoy
Somihon
Depository Question Discussed At School Board Meeting
Long a question before the Board of Education the matter of a depository for school funds was debated again last evening and tabled until the next session. The Nations Bank of the city was named as depository at the prior meeting and it is unclear what action will be taken next with counsel likely to assist.
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Board of Education
Nations Bank of
Tthe City
Mater
House disapproves proposed lake canal plan
Harrisburg report shows Rep Herman P Berharter backed a measure urging President and Congress to reject two canal projects Beaver Pennsylvania to Struthers and Ohio river to Lake Erie. The resolution warned of 3000 lost jobs and an $8.6 million payroll tied to railroads and steel mills. Also noted Gov Earle set July 15 for the execution of John Kozler in Fayette County for first degree murder.
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Harrisburg
Herman P.berharter
Allegheny Democrat
House
Congress
Beaver
Struthers
Ohio River
Lake Erie
Joba
George
Earle
John Kozler
Fayette County
Corry Woman Convicted After Brief Deliberation
Helen Westerberg, 32, formerly of Corry Pennsylvania, convicted by a jury after a five minute deliberation for breaking and entering the store of William Crawford. The defendant admitted theft of money but claimed entrance was by legal means. Crawford died last week after attempting to drop charges.
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Annepress Imlint
New Deal Fight on Low Mood Delays Progress
The official score of the New Deal's 4 000 000 000 program to fight unemployment shows 3 500 000 on relief rolls with no work created. Roosevelt set up the DAT and Works Progress Division under Hopkins, with a 23 member allotment board led by Harold L. Ickes, but progress remains slow toward ending dole by July 4 1936. Agencies seek to start wage paying projects rather than outright grants, amid transfer challenges and project cost limits. Lawrence Lyon, 57, Gulf Refining Co. general credit manager, died of a heart attack in Pittsburgh while driving last night.
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Richard Harkness
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Dell
Perman
DAT
Frank C. Walker
New York
Works Progress Division
Harry L. Hopkins
Harold L. Ickes
Pittsburgh
Lawrence ©. Lyon
Gulf Refining Company
Geiger Salary Row Sparks School Board Clerk Installment
The Board of Education, after a tense meeting, elected John W. Lambing treasurer without compensation while naming Charles H. Geiger as clerk to the treasurer at $20 a month, a move seen as reducing the secretary’s pay. Other candidates including Mrs. Barnes and J Paul Phelps were considered but Lambing was chosen 5 to 2 with two members opposing.
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Board of Education
John W. Lambing
Charles H. Geiger
John Laye
Milon Brown
Lambing
Barnes
J. Paul Phelps
Bruce Smith
Douris
D. A. Hillstrom
Bennett
J. B Patterson
Hi Atrom
Barnes and Patterson
State Recovery Act Moves in Legislature House Panel Advances NRA Bill
Harrisburg June 11 The administration pushed a statewide recovery act to align Pennsylvania with NRA codes. The measure would set a 48 hour week 30 cent wage minimum and include collective bargaining protections. The bill passed one committee hearing and awaits first reading in the House.
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Ross Downing
United Press
Harrisburg
House Labor Committee
Pennsylvania
U. S. Supreme Court
NRA
Progress in solving kidnaping case involving George Weyerhaeuser
Federal agents reported recovery of more than half the $200000 ransom in the George Weyerhaeuser kidnaping, with $90700 found buried near Salt Lake City. Two confessed participants were captured and a third named, while continued investigations pointed at possible involvement by a woman, Mrs Waley, in disposing of the money.
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Federal
Salt Lake City
United Press
Washington
George Weyerhaeuser
J. Eiger Hoover
Wayit
Willian Machan
Bry
William Maggi
Harmon Wales
Willey
George WeWeyhaeyser
Federal Sigents
Edinboro Teacher Rotary Club Speaker
Twenty five Wie Corey Rotary Club members and guest A Latham of Chicago attended the Edinboro Teachers College Rotary Club luncheon. Waldo N Bates dean of the school of Art spoke on Dealing With Times touching on education relief work and current threads. The meeting was held at the HEC party at 12 15 o clock.
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Wie Corey Rotary Club
A. Latham
Chicago
Waldo N. Bates
School of Art
Edinboro State Teachers College
Bates
HEC
Shaw Backing Mixed Marriages For South Africa Growth
London reports playwright George Bernard Shaw urged promotion of interracial marriage in South Africa. He argues miscegenation is essential to solve the dominion's pressing population shortage after touring the region.
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London
George Bernard Shaw
South Africa
Daily Telegraph
Shaw
Russian Couple Sentenced to Death in Murder Spree
In Novo-Singinrad Russia, Marie Lebudkin aged 22 and her husband Alexander 25 were sentenced to death for a two year series of murders and robberies. The woman lured men into the woods where the husband shot them. Maria, Alexander mother, received imprisonment for concealing stolen goods.
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Usningrad
Russi
Marie Lebudkin
Alexander
Maria
Waas
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