Governor Cuts Nine Million From Measure
Harrisburg June 17 Governor James signed the general appropriation bill after cutting about 9 million from the request. The move ends 9 payless week for 18,000 state employees as the state reckons with a drained general fund and a payroll due June 15. Reductions target Auditor General, State Treasurer, Conservation Board, and Department of Agriculture along with other adjustments amid a cash squeeze.
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Harrisburg
James
Pennsylvania
Tate
Elmer J. Kilroy
Samuel
Lewis
Senate
Capitol
Gould
House
Govir
Hor James
Commonwealth
201L Conservation Board
Department of Agriculture
Com
Annual Meeting of Hospital Ass'n Election of eleven directors
The Corry Hospital Association will hold its annual stockholders meeting in the Library basement on Wednesday at 8 o'clock. A 7:30 o'clock board meeting precedes it. The current board includes G. G. Burkes F Brown D Warren DeRosay R J Fogle W S Houghton E Hawkins M Howard W P Lombard Dallas Smiley and Carl Carlson, eleventh member, who resigned recently. The meeting will cover standard annual business and reports.
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The
Corry Hospital Association
G. G. Burkes
F. Brown
D. Warren DeRosay
R. J. Fogle
W.S. Houghton
E. & Hawkins
M. Howard
W. P. Lombard
Dallas Smiley
Carl Carlson
Corry
Iso
Jap Shanghai Deputy Slain By Associated Press
Jap Shanghai Deputy Slain By Associated Press SHANGHAT June 17 Chikayuki Akigi a Japanese special deputy commissioner of the Shanghai municipal council was assassinated by Q gimman today Japanese officials blamed terrorists of the Chinese Chungking government DEFENSE CORPS APPOINTMENT Appointment of Robert Q Potter Oil City assigned to Company G OW City with the rank of free lieutenant and Joseph S Stormer Ol City to the same unit with the rank of second lieutenant in the Second Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Defense Corps was announced n today by Governor Janes
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Shanghai
Associated Press
Shanghat
Chikayuki Akigi
Shanghai Municipal
Defense Corps
Robert Q. Potter
Oil City
OW City
Joseph S. Stormer
Ol City
Pennsylvania Reserve Defense Corps
Janes
Senators Back Plan For Separate U. S. Air Force
Senators push for a distinct U S Air Force by creating a Department of Aviation to be led by a secretary and funded separately. The proposal faces likely resistance from Army and Navy leadership and warrants Senate Military and Foreign Relations scrutiny.
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Senators
U. S. Air Force
Witche
Armise Formidable
Navy
Reynolds
D-Nc
Arate
Anpyv
Macaren
Georer
Jennié Phoelen
Gaul
McGarran
Rowsyyr
Halt Shipment of Oil From Philadelphia
Washington reports a complete ban on exports of oil from the coastal United States without government approval. The move, opposed by defense petroleum coordinator Secretary Tekes, aims to curb supply to Japan and prevent possible eastern fuel oil shortages impacting essential defense production. Edward Jobbins of Wilson & Company protested, arguing oil exports threaten national defense and could halt fatty asset production.
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Associates
Washington
United States
Teker
Defense Petroleum
Philadelphia
Dune
Japan
Azuma Maru
Somday
Yrer
Edward Jobbing
Wilson Martin
Wilson & Company, Inc
Tne
Secretary of the Interior
Tekes
Jobbins
Snd
Jap Bombing Unintentional by Associated Press
Shang hai June 17 A Japanese naval spokesman said the bombing of American property Sunday at Chungking the provisional capital of China was unintentional and is under investigation The United States embassy in Tokyo protested to Japan over the bombing which damaged the American safety zone at Chungking Director of Safety Richard Ros bach er urged the City Council to use funds from parking meters to install a traffic light at Center Streets to relieve congestion Conrail discussed complaints on several streets but no action was taken.
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Shanghai
Chungking
China
United States
Tokyo
Japan
Richard Rossbacher
Conrail
Mott
West Church
West Pleasant
Invasion of Scotland Feared in Allied Reports
London dispatches report Norwegian circles and German flotilla activity hint at a possible invasion of Scotland. Troop trains marines and equipment moved toward west coast bases via Oslo, while transports and vessels headed west from Kyag e 208 near the Skagerrak, signaling significant German preparations.
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Associated Press
London
Germany
Lonthand
Oslo
Skapgerax, Cay
Axis funds frozen reach 2.5 billion as Roosevelts order takes effect
Washington June 17 Treasury controller for foreign funds John W Pehle estimated that about 2.5 billion in cash and offer assets were affected by President Roosevelts order freeing holdings of Germany Italy and other continental nations in the United States The total restricted foreign funds now stand near 7 billion after prior freezing orders An investigation staff led by Erwin May former treasury attacher in Berlin will probe hidden sums under dummy names. Pehle keeps details secret.
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Associated Press
Washington
John WW. Pehle
Treasury Department
Roosevelt
Germany
Italy
United States
Umder
Centrol
Axis
Erwin May
Treasury
Berlin
Hhas
Pehle
Award Broad Contract for Route 20 Repairs
A contract for improving 140 miles of US Route 20 from West Springfield toward East Springfield in Erie County was awarded today to the George Mellett Weidner Company of Medina Ohio for 136 746 dollars.
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West Springfield
East Springfield
Erie Comuny
George
Mellett-Weidner Company
Medina
Ohio
Cavalcante names six leaders in new GOP charge
Harrisburg June 17 Senator Anthony Cavalcante expanded his charges of a criminal conspiracy in the legislature naming six Democratic leaders as part of a committee to rig and control the passage of legislation. He said he would cooperate with a special investigating committee set up after his June 3 charges as Chairman George Stevenson said the panel would study his remarks before deciding next steps.
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Way
Eres
Harrisburg
Anthony J. Cavalcante
Gavalcante
Senate
Hayetta County
George B. Stevenson
Clinton
McCarran Sees Move Toward War In Consulate Closures
Senator McCarran asserts the State Department order to close German consulates in the United States by July 10 signals nearing war, warning it could sever diplomatic ties. Undersecretary Welles denies a rupture, stressing the action targets consulates and agencies aiding enemies, not the German embassy, and moves to curb German activities and funds in the US.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
United States
Senate
McCarran
D2 Ney
Sam
Russia
Welles
German Cone Suiblés
German Library of Information
German Tourist Bureau
Nasi Transocean
Germany
City Hopes 10 Obtain Federal Aid Through Bill
City officials discuss possible federal assistance to upgrade Corry sewer system under a new defense program. Federal Works Agency guidance at Harrisburg suggests loans or grants may be available if pending legislation passes. City Engineer Don B Williams reports uncertainty and advises discussing with Mr. G M Howard and drafting concrete plans for anticipated needs.
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Don BD
Willaims
Federal Works Agency
Public Works Admiruistyston
Harrisburg
City Coupeil
Federal Works ‘Agency
Corry
Congress
G. M. Howard
Howard
Milk Price Down 3 Cents In May
Corry and Unity producers will receive 4.064 a hundred pounds for May milk delivered to Dairymen's Cooperative Association plant. The May price is three cents below April and shows a sharp rise from May 1939. Indications point to a higher June price.
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Corry
In- Unity
Heasue Co- Operative Association
Ine
Liquor Fee Refund Delayed Again in City Budget
City expected $3,125 in state liquor license refunds by June 30th but legislative delays threaten the payment. The total due from the state exceeds $8,000 with the new year’s issues. the hold disrupts municipal finances and upsets the year’s accounting, officials say. In Harrisburg, House rules committee approves bills to bar Communists from public office and relief rolls, awaiting floor action.
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Gourcil
Edward B. Logan
Counat
Harrisburg
House Rules Committee
Man Killed by Auto on Route 20 Near State Line
David Griffin 70, of the Stubb Robinson farm, was fatally struck Monday evening on Route 20, mile and a half east of the Pennsylvania New York line, by a car driven by James Southan of Yslame too Mich. Police said Griffin leaves a niece in the county and workers hunt for her today.
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David Griffin
Stubb Robinson
Riple-Sherman
New York State
James Southan
Mich
Trig
Griffin
Coun Ty
Hare Confirmed Washington Budget Official
June 17 report that Dr. Luther Harr, Philadelphia city treasurer, won Senate approval as head of the coal consumers council amid GOP objections that he could not hold municipal and federal roles simultaneously. Senator Davis challenged Harr’s legality of concurrent positions.
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Hare
Washington
Luther Harr
Philadelphia
Senate
Biturningus Coal Consumers’ Counsel
Davis
R-Pe
Harr
Stimson Predicts Long War With Seaway Defense Plan
Secretary Stimson urged constructing a large defense seaway project and suggested the war could last longer than the emergency. He questioned whether current relief would endure and stated the project would take about four years to build, stressing readiness for a very long emergency.
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Associated Prune
Washington
Secretty Stimson
Lawrence
Stimson
Berlin silent on U S state dept action report
Berlin officials press for calm as German lines refuse to confirm any moves after U S measures freezing German assets. An authorized spokesman said Germany has no official stance yet amid incomplete reports while Rome labels the actions as an open economic war against the Axis.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
America
Uni
Smartes
Wll
Rome
United ‘States
Tiilans Asd
Virginio Guyda
Watlye Pascist
Nazi Divisions In Finland Stalled Navicert Shipments
London reports informed sources say Britain halted navicert issuance for ships bound for Petsamo due to several German divisions stationed in Finland. Plans for a water main to serve a housing subdivision via Oak Teyshen were announced at a council meeting. The street width and official recognition details were noted. No start date for housing units was given.
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Finland
Associated Press
London
Britain
Arctic
Petsamo
Oak Tey
Uni
Draft Registration Arrangements at Municipal Building
Municipal officials plan July draft enrollment at City Hall from 7 to 8 p m for those eligible under the selective service act. Mayor Hepler coordinates with the council to ensure citizens comply and registrants are entered into the enrollment list. The governor orders schools to cooperate with the plan and announces statewide participation.
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Danone
Bronk
Hoyle
Lackt Boerd No
Caty City
Corey Thwas
St Tilon City
Hepler
T Hase
Telel I
Euvernor
Judy de Guverner
Draft Change and Seizure Bills Approved
The House approved a broad powers draft change bill to empower the president to resume defense plant production and to compel workers to return, with penalties for obstruction. A $100 ad in State Police Roden was paid in appreciation of police cooperation, while a councilman opposed a larger appropriation.
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Washington
Senate
Guy Cornell
Roden
S. H. Siehols
Colsons
Praise for Robin Moor chief officer in brave lifeboat rescue
The last saved passengers praise Melvin Mundy of Bethlem Fe for steering a lifeboat that carried three women and one two year old child after the torpedoing of the Robin Moor. Mundy used a sketch from the captain’s chart to guide the lifeboat as a British rescue vessel arrived. Survivors say no wireless notification reached them and the Brazilian ship Ovorio later picked up the fourth lifeboat with 11 more survivors.
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Robin Moor
Robert T. Joan Capetown
Union of South Africa
Httewoat
Melvin Mundy
Béthie~ Hem
Ovorio
British Claim New Advances in Salam Area
British troops storm seaward across Salam area advancing four miles amid heavier fighting. Reports say front lines in the Wedlay Invasion of Prince's Middle East colonies remain active as dispatches note continued clashes and strategic pressure.
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Salam
Hiv Ansochulgd
Damascus
Syria
Frince
Middle East
London
Ety
Mites
AAMAS
Ater Yestertay
British claim new Libyan advances parade of war news
British reports claim new Libyan advances amid fighting near Fort Capuzzo and in the eastern desert. German and Italian forces suffer heavy losses as British and Egyptian lines resist and launch counter thrusts toward Libyan targets. Transatlantic and European fronts show mixed signals with Germany claiming Axis gains while Allied bombings strike Cologne and northern ports.
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Gove
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