New Deal Is Issue Farley Tells Delegates At Big Convention
Corry school debt grows to thirty thousand nine hundred nine dollars as the board authorizes a five thousand dollar loan from the National Bank and Trust Company of Erie to meet sinking fund obligations and salaries while awaiting state aid.
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Farley
Polens
Senauskas
Corry
Board of Education
National Bank and Trust Company of
Erie
Irie Bank
National Bank and Trust Company
Iniat
Foans
Barnea
Supt. Dewey
J. R. Dearing
Mary Anderson
Concord School
Elizabeth Ti. Ranney
Careful Drive Planned Against Fourth of July Firework Violations
City officials announce a strict campaign against sale and possession of fireworks within limits from now until July 4. Mayor Glen Miller Director Al Duke and Chief John Planigan warn violators face fines or jail. Residents are urged to report any fireworks activity to police immediately.
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Glen Miller
Gafety
al Duke
John D. Planigan
The Road to Ruin: May Employment Upbeat in Dim Season
Washington reports May showed an unusual rise in employment and payrolls. The Labor Department records 88,000 more workers hired and a payroll increase near 6.7 million over April. Secretary Perkins notes May gains exceed any seen in 1922 and 1923, despite the usual summer slowdown.
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Washington
Laboor
Perkins
Lieutenant Lindsay Bansel and family die at sea
United Press reports First Lieutenant Lindsay M. Bansel and his three children perished in a high seas plunge from the araly transport Chateau Thierry in the pre dawn darkness. The radio message states the fatal incident occurred between June 22 and 23 as the ship operated off the coast, with details continuing on page five.
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United Press New York
Lindsay M. Bansél
Aving Bier
Araly
Chateau Thierry
Lindsay
Mf. Bowser
al’ Corps
Unemployment relief riddle nears solution in Pa Senate
Arrisburg June 23 A bipartisan six member sub committee appointed by the Republican controlled Senate finance committee moves to test the validity of the Democratic administration estimate that 55000000 is needed to fund relief until January first The June appropriation of 493111 will be exhausted tomorrow disbursing direct relief to 975000 persons The group includes Chairman John J McClure and members Gelder Buckman Huffman Roberts and Sonnes with Democrats Roberts Huffman and Sonnes on the panel
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United Press
Arrisburg
Pennsylvania
Senate Finance Committee
John J. McClure
Delaware
Senate House
Warle
Karl de Schweinitz
Corry Men Released In Forgery Case
Two Corry men Fred Laird and John Haight were taken into custody over forging a WPA check. They were released after questioning and returned to Corry as federal authorities continued the investigation. Police say the men were not involved and other angles are being explored. Pension Bill Passed in Harrisburg. The administration's old age pension bill aligning state statutes with the Federal Security Act was finally approved today by the House.
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City
Corry
Fred Laird
John Haight
Erie
Federal
Treasury Department
David S. Gifford
United States
Tien
Harrisburg
House
Democratic convention opens with Farley attacking GOP over New Deal
James A. Farley opened the Democratic national convention in Philadelphia with a pointed critique of Republican opposition to the New Deal. He framed the campaign as a choice between continuing New Deal relief and returning to the old order led by financial interests. He argued Republicans and financiers push detraction to undermine Roosevelt’s program. The speech referenced ongoing battles over national policy as the convention continued, with page 4 continuation noted.
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United Press Convention
Philadelphia
James A. Farley
Fhe Bald
Joss
Roosevelt
Farley
Lehman Presses Minimum Wage Plank In Platform Fight
Gov Herbert Lehman of New York and Sen Walter George of Georgia clash over the New Deal platform at the Democratic convention. Lehman demands a strong minimum wage plank while George shifts to the resolutions committee, signaling split lines between left wing voters and southern conservatives.
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Amies Press
Philadnuphta
Herbert Lehman
New York
Walter F. George
Georgia
Robert Z. Wagner
Lehman
Contoversy
Lebaan
Wagner
George
Resolutions Committee
Paga Five
Labor Leader Approves Democrats' Platform O.K.
Washington June 23 An unusually strong Democratic labor platform was drafted to appeal to militant workers. Jon L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers left President Roosevelt pledging miner support in the campaign, leading observers to believe most of his demands were met as he departed.
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United Press
Washington
White House
Jon L. Lewis
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Roosevelt
The
Mans
Death Penalties For Two In Metro Seminik Killing
Warren Pa June 23 two male members of a hired killing trio were sentenced to death for the murder conspiracy and execution of Metro Seminik innkeeper. Polens and Sennuskas pleaded guilty. appeals planned. The widow Mary Seminuk received 1.5 to 3 years for second degree murder related actions.
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United Press
Warren
Metro Seminok
Youngsville
John Polens
Joe Senauskas
D. A. Arird
Farison
Mary Semmuts
Polens
Senanskay
Senatsiens
Seminik
Arird
Earl V. MacDonald
Waren
Sennuskas
Resteil
Corry
Pittsburgh
Senauskas
Rarle
Amen
Lyne
Mra
Mary Seminuk
Metro Seminus
Upi
Corry Veterans Await Cash on Bonus Bonds
Postal officials reported delays in cash payments on bonus bonds for Corry veterans. Over $50,000 in bonds were certified for cash and expected to be paid by the previous weekend, but recipients were still awaiting funds as congestion at Pittsburgh delayed processing.
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CORRY
Corry Anil Vieihity
James TP
Sullivan
Belicf
Pittsburgh
Wesert
Pennsylvania
Karpis pleads not guilty to kidnapping slayings
Alvin Karpis, last major Barker-Karpis gang figure, pleads not guilty in St Paul to federal kidnapping charges involving William Hyman Jr, a wealthy local broker, as the case unfolds in federal court.
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Karpis
United Press
Paul
Alvin Karpis
Barker-Karpis
William Hyman, Jr
St. Paul
Lehman Likely to Run Again at Democratic Convention
Philadelphia dispatch reports Governor Herbert H. Lehman of New York taking a lead role at the Democratic convention. He reviewed a minimum wage plank with party leaders and planned a session with resolutions chief Robert Wagner. Secretaries and Bronx Democrats suggested Lehman would pursue re election, though Flynn said no state plans were discussed.
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Uniter Prose
Philadelphia
Derbert H. Lehman
New York
Robert Wagner
Resolutions Committee
Leitman
New Dent
Sevlp
Haward Flynn
Bronx
Flynin
Lehman
Guard killed in Portsmouth clash at Wheeling Steel plant
A clash at the Wheeling Steel Corp plant in Portsmouth Ohio left one guard dead and several others wounded. George Meyers, a fourth company guard, was killed in the fighting between guards and pickets during the incident reported June 23.
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Portsmouth
United Press
Wheeling ‘Steel Corp
George Meyers
Republican Chairman Rap Farl ey in Radio Address
New York June 29 Republican National Chairman John J M Hamilton urged unity at a New York rally to portray the Roosevelt administration as a key issue in the presidential race. He criticized Farley and Roosevelt and praised Alfred E Smith while appealing to 3500 New York Republicans. The speech attacked past Democrat rhetoric and framed the party as the nation’s hope for normalcy and strong government. Hamilton noted Warley as an ally and mocked past statements by Farley and Warley.
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John J. M. Hamilton
Washington
Alf M. Landon
Roosevelt
James A. Warley
Alfred 7. Smith
New York State
Hamilton
Rive
Bight Gov
London
Republican Party
Mir Clliens
Anattack
Farley
Warley
Salt Lake City
Favorable U S Trade Surplus Reported for May
Washington reports a favorable trade balance of nine million nine hundred thirty eight thousand dollars for May as shown by the commerce department. The May surplus highlights improving export performance and broader economic factors.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Commerce Department
Charge Permit For Club Would Benefit One Man
Burien R. Laub, assistant district attorney, urged two charter amendments to permit Bolish American Club of this city to sell liquor. In county court yesterday Judge William Hirtig weighed the recommendation as Laub, first master in a club incorporation case, reported on an investigation into the Corry club and noted that applicant Wladyslaw Granosta was fined $100 previously for beer sales without a license. Continued on Page Seven.
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Burien R. Laub
Bolish-Amercai Club
Chip Rooms
West
Wayne Street
William &. Hirtig Mon
Laub
Corry Club
Farm Belt Battleground Shifts in 1936 Campaign
Topeka Kansas June 28 Former Gov Frank Lowden of Illinois joins GOP farm drive as campaign plans for agriculture unfold Governor Landon asks Lowden to Topeka July 9 for a farm vote strategy conference Reg Clifford R Hope expected to join the conference group in shaping the campaign.
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Lewis Larkin
United Press
Topeka
Kans
G. O. B.lurge
Frank ©. Lawsen
Tinois
Art M. Landau
Kansas
Lowden
Reg. Clifford R Hope
Landon
C F Brown talks on Roosevelt Highway progress
Clyde F Brown president of the Roosevelt Highway Association spoke to Rotary Club members detailing the highway history and improvements. He noted straightening sections resurfacing and benefits to cities along the route as traffic and revenue increase. Eighteen members and one visitor, J Kenneth Winters of Erie, attended with group singing led by Mrs Boyd Parker.
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Clyde F. Brown
Roosevelt Highway Association
Rotary Club
Mr. Brown
J. Kenneth Winters
Erie
Brown
Boyd Parker
Barber on Trial for Drowning Wife in Los Angeles
A tentative jury was chosen to try Robert S. James, a red haired barber, on charges he drowned his wife after failing to kill her with rattlesnake venom in Los Angeles.
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Robert S. James
Modification of WPA rules studied for post July 1
Bernard Cochran Evie WPA director studies new work relief regulations. He expects changes to employment eligibility possibly including borderling cases where property owners not on relief rolls are declined. Officials will learn the exact rules in Harrisburg when district directors gather later this month to receive explanations.
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Bernard Cochran
Evie
WPA
Harrisburg
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Solzi
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Hirt
Middlewest
C. F. Brown
Roosevelt Highway
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