Torrance Named Campaign Manager for GOP Governor Bid
United Press reports James F. Torrance of Westmoreland County was elected chairman of Pennsylvania’s Republican State Committee by acclamation at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel. Torrance, a longtime campaign manager for Judge Arthur H. James, succeeds G. Edward Green, with Montgom ery County’s Jub Huber Jr. elected vice chairman. James opened the meeting with a strong critique of New Deal policies, urging an economy program, tax cuts, business confidence, and a plan to restore employment and remove relief from federal influence.
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United Press
Philadelphia
James F. Torrance
Westmoreland County
Arthur H. James
Torrance
G. Edward Green
Pittsburgh
R. Arthur Sweeny
Greens Wity
Bellevue Stratford
Republicat Party
Pennsylvania
Jub ¥. Huber
Montgomery County
M. R. O'Hara
Luzerny County
James
James Sis
Giol- Hiés
Wage hour conferees push to finalize compromise bill
Wage hour conferees met to finalize a compromise plan likely to pass amid southern support. The proposal would set industry boards to recommend wage and hour standards with a 25 to 40 cent hourly range and 44 to 40 hour weeks, subject to federal veto and collective bargaining exemptions.
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United Frees
Washington
Allen J. Bligadat
Claude Pepper
Elbert Thomas
Utah
Senate Group
Mary ‘T. Norton
N. J
House Group
Labor Department
Costa
Tornado Toll and Far-Reaching Aftermath in Clyde Rally Night
A violent tornado near Clyde Texas killed 12 residents and injured more than 20 as it struck late at night. Red Cross lists the dead. rescue teams search farms and districts for more victims.
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United Press
Clyde
Tex
Texas
Ivan
State Federation of AFL Meets Next Week Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Federation of Labor's executive committee will meet in Harrisburg on Monday and Wednesday to protect the organization's political interests. Secretary David Williams denied a report that the group placed management of political activities in the hands of Stella Crowley Manley to avoid jurisdictional tangles.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
Democratic State Committee
P. P. of L
David Williams
Williams
Stella Crowley Manley
Pittsburgh
Electrical Worlktey's Civic Association
Kitten Rescued Amid Crowd as Firefighters Respond
A kitten drew a crowd and mobilized fire officials when it climbed a tall maple near Wright and Smith streets. Volunteer Claude Price attempted a rescue after a ladder failed. he was injured when a limb broke and the kitten clawed his clothing. Fire Chief Richard Rossbacher coordinated the response.
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Wright and
Smith Streets
Richard Rossbacher
Claude Price
Quake Shakes Western Europe with Widespread Casualties
An earthquake rocked western Europe causing casualties across England Belgium the Netherlands and Germany. Belgium reported most damage with numerous minor injuries as chimneys walls and facades collapsed.
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Europe
United Press
London
Pharpear
Inventurion
England
Wrante
Netherlands
Belgium
Germany
Roosevelt Pushes Railroad Aid Legislation for Session
Washington June 11 President Roosevelt seeks railroad aid bills this session to extend the Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan authority to railroads without ICC solvency certification and to speed up railway financial reorganizations. Labor pressure and management threats loom over wage cuts and passage prospects.
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Public Anger Reaches Peak in England
Public anger swells in Britain as the cabinet faces pressure for direct action amid renewed aerial threats in Spanish waters. Neville Chamberlain weighs options while distractions from Czech municipal elections and Spanish Civil War dangers rise.
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England
Great Britain
Czechoslovakaa
Neville Chamberlain
Mediterranean
State Liquor Board Stands Pat On EST
Harrisburg June 11 The state liquor control board will likely keep its rule requiring taprooms to operate on standard time in DST communities despite dealer objections said board member Twing Brooks. The 640 stores run by the board follow local time where they are located. Brooks noted that licensed taverns selling beer and liquor in the same area are noncompetitive.
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Harrisburg
State Liquor Control Board
Twing Brooks
Brooks
Fake Stock Salesmen Operate in Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh June 1 State police circulated a statewide appeal to alleged victims of a gang selling worthless stock from the Mary Jane State Building and Loan Association. Officer Reymond B. Malloy heads the inquiry and notes two men arrested in Yaya County as part of the investigation.
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Tribe Stork
Central
Pennsylvania
State Motors
State Securties Commission
Staiten
Reymond B. Malloy
Mary- Jef State Building and Loan Association
Inet
Yaya County
LIST PROBABLE CAUSES OF CRASH LIST PROBABLE CAUSES OF CRASH
Maj. Rey W. Camblin reports the Army bomber disintegrated in a storm near Delavan Illinois killing three officers and five enlisted men. The twin nacelle Douglas crashed from about 500 feet in gusty winds as it returned to Denver California from Chanute Field routing training. Wreckage strewn across a soybean field on Carey Youle farm northeast of Delavan.
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Rey W. Camblin
Douglas
Sind
Galle
Denver
Calo
T. S. Army
Chanute Field
Ranteul
Carey Youle
Illinois
Peoria
Body of Warren boy found in river
The body of 16 year old Rodney Orcull of Warren who disappeared April 12 was found by m feathermen today in the Alleghany River near Tidioute. G G Jalen, J J Bhort and T O Mason of Brownville P I identified the corpse.
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Warren
United Prem Warren
Rodney Orcull
Flabermen
Adleghany River
Tidioute
G. G. Jalen
J. J. Bhort
T. O. Mason
Bronnville
St Edward's to Graduate Class of 13 Sunday
St Edward's High School prepares to award diplomas to 13 seniors at Sunday evening exercises at St Thomas church. Notable events include an address by Rev Francis Graves and presentation of the American Legion medal to Rose Jackson for an essay on American citizenship.
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Hyay
Francis Graves
Pbre
St. Edward's School
Rose Jackson
James Sullivan
Graves
Dorothy Bensink
Robert Brigham
Agnes Casper
Jon Crane
Paul Tourney
Mary 11
Gronostar
Mary Catherine Hand
Thom Robert Rose Jackson
Pte
Jacks
Mead
Martin Ressler Swan
Angels Zara
31 Cents Per Hour Is Minimum In Laundries
Harrisburg reports the state labor and industry department accepted wage board recommendations setting the 1937 minimum for women and minors in Pennsylvania laundries at 21 cents an hour or 10.80 for a 36 to 44 hour week. The schedule, first to apply under wage four Taylor, will be subject to public hearings before final approval and implementation.
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Harrisburg
Bar and Industry Department
Pennsylvania
Minimm
Taylor
Aps
Trucker Strike Persists Amid peace efforts in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh truck strike continues despite federal and state conciliators efforts. The bakery strike of about 1,400 drivers has shut down numerous plants across western Pennsylvania, halting work and affecting deliveries. Local unions vow to maintain action as talks proceed.
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Phut' Dow
Rams
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Bayerien Aioe
Idieneas
Wettlensont
Missing Woman Hazel Jones Located in Erie
Mrs Hazel Jones wife of Clive Jones of Cambridge pring has been found safe in Erie and reported voluntarily to County Detective LeRoy Search. Domestic troubles are believed to have prompted the disappearance earlier in the week. she is a former Corry resident, daughter of Mrs William Sehrs lex of North Genterstron.
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Hazel Jones
Clive Jones
Cambridge Pring
Erie
Death by own action watch placed over kidnap slayer
In La June 11 a sulcide watch was set on Franklin Pierce McCall in a windowless jail cell after he confessed to kidnapping and killing five year old Jimmy Cash and faking a ransom. He claims the death was an accident to quiet the boy while escaping from the Cash home. Sheriff says he has admitted everything. McCall faces the electric chair under state law. An extraordinary grand jury is convening Monday. Mrs. J Se Austifi departed for Philadelphia for a short stay.
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Wham
Franklin Pierce McCall
Jimmy Cash
Coleman
Federal ‘Bureau of Investigation
McCal
Snater
Fmt
Armival rally features seven drum corps and bands
Seven drum corps and bands will participate in the eighth Armival rally of the American Legion in Corry. A dinner at Hotel Corry will honor William F. Smith and local Auxiliary leaders. A parade along Center Street to the city park will include multiple drum corps and bands from nearby posts, with gates opening at 7 p.m. The event closes with dancing at The Stars Armory and music from the Commanders' orchestra.
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Guy Fark
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Main Street
West Avenue
South Street
Center
Park
Memorial Post
Dunkirk
N.Y
Rogera Linel
Erie
Lake Short Post
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Stafford
Mennville
Cornplanter
Warren
Gleat
Archie
Thompson
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Corry
Sos
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Itusville
Jamestown
Altholh
Smith
Pitty
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Clash injures several in Czechoslovakia election skirmish
Many injured in a confrontation at Warms from a German crowd backing a final municipal election. The clash involved Czechs and Gudeten at Tuchberg Hill, Haguue, Czechoslovakia on June 11.
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Warmsdorfrom
Recluse Leaves Estate of At Least Half a Million
Uniontown region reports the late recluse Weed Schreyer, 72, may have left an estate exceeding half a million dollars though attorney Dean Sturgis says only several thousands in stocks and bonds were found. A safe was opened at state police barracks. three daughters and a Philadelphia relative are involved in the estate. An unconfirmed report suggested vastly larger holdings.
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Jett
Weed Schreyer
Masontown
Aafe
Mes Reridge
Mia
David Gans
Philadelphia
Gehtoyer
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