Texas Convicts Escape Stimulate Citywide Manhunt
United Press reports on a large prison break from Eastham Prison Farm. Nineteen fugitives, including murderers and thieves, roamed Trinity river bottoms near Groveton as a posse with bloodhounds pursued. One guard was overpowered and his horse and gun seized during the escape.
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United Press
Trinity
Tex
Eastham State Prison
Groveton
Weldon
Eastham
Trinity River
Bresse
Freeda
Allen
Bybee
Barrow Gang
Major Crowson
T Tarnilten
Grand Master of 1.C.C.F. to Be Fested Here
Corry Odd Fellows host a dinner at Hotel Corry Saturday to honor C Paul Wagner of Williamsport Grand Master of the Grand Lodge 1 O F of Pennsylvania en route to Waterford for a joint Erie county lodges meeting. North East lodge to confer the third degree on about seventy five candidates as part of the joint session. Local Odd Fellows expect a large turnout from Erie county lodges to honor Wagner and party.
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C. Paul Wagner
Williamsport
Corry
Hotel Corry
Willamsport
Grand Lodge
O.F
Penngyll
Oda
Erie County
Waterford
Wagner
North East Lodge
Railroad Men Vote on Strike in Chicago
Representatives of five railroad brotherhoods prepared to poll 800 000 trainmen switchmen conductors firemen and engineers on advisability of a strike. Members will vote within 30 days on wage increase and to resist railroad demands for hours working conditions changes. Results to be canvassed by union heads meeting here June 26.
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United Press Citcago
Line 23
Back to Work movement launches in Johnstown
Petitions circulated among Bethlehem Steel Cambria plant workers to reopen the closed facility. The effort seeks 12 000 signatures for presentation to a Senate investigative committee as Johnstown faces martial law to curb strike actions and keep steel and related employment.
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Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Robert Vermillion
United Press
Johnstown
Cambria
Senate
Johmstown
Bethlehem
Hosedattey
George H. Bane
Lawrence W. Carmobell
Chamber of Commerce
Barte
Witness in Harlan Labor Probe Is Slain
In Harlan Kentucky a deputy who testified before the civil liberties committee in Washington last April on labor conditions in Harlan was shot dead in his automobile on Pine Mountain 15 miles east of Harlan early today. Irvin was shot in the back.
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Harlan
United Press I
Washin
Harlan County
Civil Liberties
Washington
Irvin
Woman Surrenders in La Salle Ton Era Hotel Slaying
Mrs Ruth Freed, sought since July 2 for questioning in the slaying of blonde Autrey Vallette at the La Salle Ton era Hotel, surrendered to the state's attorney's police in Chicago.
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United Press
Chicago
Ruth Freed
Question'ng
Blonde Autrey Vallette
la Salle Tonera Hotel
Former head of British Admiralty Ged dies in Sussex
Sir Eric Geddes, chairman of Imperial Airways and former First Lord of the Admiralty, died at his home in Hisocks Sussex after a period of illness. He had been believed to be recovering until recently.
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AY Unites + sve
London
Eric Gedes
Imperial Airways
The
Admiralty
Hissocks
Sussex
Warrant Issued Over Picketing Interference With U.S. Mails
Secretary Frances Perkins reported progress by the federal steel mediation board as talks continue in Washington. In Cleveland United States Attorney Emerick B. PreE authorized warrants charging men with interference with the mails related to picketing by steel workers in the Mahoning Valley, with marshals moving to serve the warrants.
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United Press
Washington
Frances Perkins
Federal Steel Mediation Board
Cleveland
Emerick B. Pree
Atee
Mahoning Valley
United States
Youur Struc
Steel Companies
United
Federal Steel Iniaiiation Hoar
Renubliv Steel Corp
Mediation Board
Warren and
Niles
Republic
States
Postal Department
Freed
W. Laub
Akron
Warren
Youngstown
Youngstown Valley
General Strike Called in Warren and Valley
The Committee for Industrial Organization called a general strike in Warren and surrounding areas to protest moving supplies and plant protections. Militia guards protect Warren and Niles plants as clashes with mail delivery allegations surface. warrants issued for six men for interference with the mails.
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Warren
United Press
Comimiittee For Industrial Organization Today
Chis Hall
Nig Mien
Republic
Graham declines state G.O.P. post in Erie
Erie June 23 District Attorney M E Graham rejected a Philadelphia group’s plea to seek the state Republican chairmanship vacated by M Harvey Taylor. He said taking the post would require giving up most of his legal practice and resigning as district attorney.
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United Press
Erie
M. E. Graham
Philadelphia
Hte
M. Harvey Taylor
Graham
Erie County
Earle for Roosevelt as Congressional Probers Seek Nominee in 1940
United Press reports rumors that Governor George H. Bare Wilared Tulay, in wake of probing hearings, backed Franklin D. Roosevelt for the 1940 Democratic nomination. The piece cites possible support from Warlingt and Harrison, with lawmakers pressing for party unity and a formal search for a candidate.
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Earle
Roosevelt
Ara Gu Delay
United Press
Tiartosburg
City Sidewalk Project Given WPA Approval
City grants WPA approval for a sidewalke program with federal funds and local match. About twenty men will start work on the project as funds become available, repairing and laying sidewalks for property owners. Total estimated costs reach $18 million in government costs with material and engineering at about $36,000. property owners cover the balance. Work may pause when WPA funds exhaust next month. rehiring to resume under the new phase.
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Stilh
Ward
Dinkson
Norris Taken To Hospital
Washington June 23 Senator Norris was admitted to Naval Hospital after an indigestion attack yesterday morning. Physicians reported he is recovering and will remain for observation and tests over the next several days.
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United Press
Washington
George W. Norrin
Nolen Independent
Lsiay
Naval
Alffersnicy
Norels
Atliches
Naval Hospital
Novrid
Nerv
Nesenutar
Negotiations Resume Over Union City Strike At Standard Chair Plant
Negotiations are to resume tomorrow to settle the walkout of 17 percent of Standard Chair workers in Union City. Strikers rejected a two cent per hour wage increase and demand a substantial raise. Pickets continue before the plant with no trouble reported.
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Standard Chair Company
Union City
Gas Tax Refund Issued To Counties In Harrisburg
State Treasurer F. Clair Rosy announced a $3,188,580 gas tax refund distribution to county treasurers. The funds were approved to be released today, supporting local fuel tax allocations and public revenue management.
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United Orage
Harrisburg
F. Clair Rosy
Myiresbol
Amon
Firemen of Erie County to Meet in City Friday
Erie County firemen prepare for Friday meeting in the city. President Benton of Seemimap leads the organization with several hundred volunteers and officers listed among the attendees at the gathering Friday evening.
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Erie County
Ena
Volme
Benton
Seenimap
Wasge Atin
Ila
Fiverren
Ein
Ruben, Cony
Vibe
Winn Orden
Navy bombing planes fly to Canal Zone
United Press dispatch reports 128 crew aboard Navy bombing planes flying nonstop from Green Slug, Calif, to phot io Sole naval base. Twelve planes landed yesterday after a 72k om UBT odyssey, with storms delaying the return and rough weather affecting operations.
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NAVY
Canal Zone
Uy United Press Cmapstoral
LaTay Atten Comedie
Green Sin Dlagu
Calif
Phot Io
yeRtenlay
Lanwor Musieul
Amntstein
Consolidated State Offices Under New Secretary Plan
A reform proposal from UTTER Pros HATEISBITES outlines consolidation of state offices. Budget figures mention a $6.0M salary for a key treasury post and reference a daily timetable for a holiday program.
Government resigns on prelate's action in Warsaw
In Warsaw, officials announce resignation linked to church leadership decision. The report notes a government response to actions by a prelate and signals a political shift, with no further details provided in the accessible text.
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United Press Warsaw
Pokuri
New French Regime To String With Britain
Premier Ca mille Chautemps and his new left front cabinet take office amid a tense diplomatic scene. He backs Britain in any dispute with Germany and Italy and holds informal talks with ministers. A formal cabinet meeting is planned for tomorrow. President Lebrun will preside, and parliament will convene Tuesday for a ministerial declaration and confidence vote.
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Ralph Heinzen
Paris
Camille Chautenyps
Great Briain
Germany
Italy
Chautemps
Celine
Council of Ministers
Alben Lebrun
Premiser
Chautempe
Ang Present
Leon Blum
iHeave
Withdraw from European plan of arms control
June 23 dispatch reports Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany plan to withdraw from the non intervention plan in the Spanish Civil War. A communique cites Italian and German diplomatic moves and notes the withdrawal was coordinated with ambassadorial discussions in London. The notice mentions allied reactions and potential shifts in European power dynamics.
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Stewart Brown
United Press
Ome
Italy
Nazi Germany
Mock Battle at Camp to Feature 112th Infantry Units
A historical notice describes Camp exercises involving Company A. The 112th Pennsylvania Infantry, with a new tank platoon, will maneuver against the 11th Infantry of Philadelphia. Units travel by train due to distance, with the 28th Division parade scheduled for the second Sunday.
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Crowe
Usta
11Th Infantry
Philadelphia
112Th Infantry
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