Ribbentrop Explains Nazi Aims to Welles in Berlin
Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop gave Sumner Welles an in-depth briefing on Nazi foreign policy during a two and a half hour visit to Berlin. Welles sought talks with Hitler and Goering on war and peace prospects as German plans for living space in Central Europe were outlined and pressures to accept German aims noted. Meanwhile Russian forces pressed toward Viipuri as German air raids hit Allied shipping and forecasts warned of intensified bombardments.
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Everr¢T Holles
United Press Star
Berlin
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Sumner Welles
Adolf Hitler
Welles
Marshal Goering
Roosevelt
Europe
Baron Ernst von Welgaecker
Foreign Office
Hitler
von Ribbentrop
Germany
United Press
Viipuri
Helsinel
Moscow
Viipurt
Mirnnerhola
Helsinki
West Ly
London
Germen Phines
Royal Air Force
Gerrans
Haysas
eThe
Acuba
Olf Bea
Ian Bel
pLoein
Ligency
Gorrine
Essener National Zelng
Air Force
Ross seeks Auditor General post while dodging factions
Pennsylvania politics sour notes trace Mr. Ross's bid for Auditor General to avoid factional fights. The piece recalls his role as campaign chairman for Joe Guffey and his history with the Democratic machine in Harrisburg and Philadelphia. It questions loyalties and predicts a Guffey Ross ticket uncertainty.
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F. Glair Ross
Associated Press
Guffey
Ross
Harrisburg
Pipsqueak
Lawrence
George H. Earle
Mr. Ross
Treasury
Joe Guffey
Wpacio
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
S. Davis Wilson
Swiss Nazi Party Leader Arrested in Zurich
Police in Zurich announce the arrest of Dr. Robert Tobler, head of the National Front, Switzerland's Nazi party equivalent, on suspicion of supplying secret information to a foreign country, reportedly Germany, with several others also taken into custody. The front group has lost political significance in Switzerland in recent years.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Robert, Tobler
National Front
Nazi Party
Germany
Front
Two Stills Seized and Three Arrested in Sewickley Raid
State Labor Control Board agents arrested three men and seized two stills at 857 Fern Street Sewickley as part of a raid. Officers reported 450 gallons of mash and five gallons of moonshine found along with the alcohol equipment. A payroll theft is also noted in Trenton involving a $93,825 sum.
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United Press
Sewickley
State Labor Control Board
Fern Street
Hree-Merr Ns
Trenton
N. J
Trustees Named To Oversee Gas and Electric Giant
Federal Judge Vincent L. Leibell appointed Walter H. Pollack Denis J. Driscoll and Willard L. Thorp to reorganize the Associated Gas and Electric system. Driscoll of St Marys heads the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission. Pollack is a New York attorney Thorp economic adviser to Henry H Hopkins. The move follows bankruptcy filings after the Securities and Exchange Commission barred dividend payments to the top holding company.
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Vincent L. Leibell
New York
Walter H. Pollack
Associated Gas and Electric Company
Denis J. Driscoll
St. Marys
Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission
Willard L. Thorpay
Associated Gas and Electric Corporation
Driscoll
Pollack
Thorp
Henry Li. Hopkins
Associated Gas & Electric Company
Securities & Exchange Commission
Associated Gas & Eleciig Corporation
Presidential stock in Hull at new peak
Senate Republicans report Hull's reciprocal trade program will be extended without major amendment. Vote expected early this week as Hull remains a leading compromise candidate for the Democratic nomination, with Roosevelt unlikely to run again.
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Senate Republicans
Hull
United Press
Washington
Cordell Hull
Senate
Roonevelt
Roosevelt
Congress
Pells
House
State Loans Mining Equipment to Operators
State owned mine pumping equipment costing upwards of 200000 is loaned gratis to colliery operators in both the anthracite and bituminous regions. The health and mining departments announced the program, operated over a year with 19 mines noting dewatering support funded by legislatures.
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Equuerie
Harrisburg
Andisly
Joh Ia Thomas
Coop
Nazis offer peace terms to Allies in Dublin note
A Dublin legation report to British peace groups sparked parliamentary buzz as Sumner Welles arrived in Berlin amid questions over a German armistice. Terms allegedly include Slovak neutrality, Poland independence with Vistula access, possible Austrian plebiscite, broad disarmament, and reentry to the League with protections. authenticity remains uncertain.
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United Press
London
Jobi
Germany
Dublin
Berlin
Sumner Welles
United States
Staly
Persor
Slovakia
Poland
Vistula
Austria
League of Nations
Homer Grocery Store Sold to Merle Page
Announcement reports the sale of the Homer grocery at West Main and Fifth Ave to Merle Page owner of Page Grocery. He will merge the Fourth Ward store with his downtown business and take over in about three weeks with April 1 as a possible date.
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Fourth Ward
A. H.omer
West Mall Street
Fifth Ave
Merle Page
Page
Main
Center Streets
Homer
West Main Street
East Main
Zee
Barlow Black Tate
Government Regulation Criticized At Pittsburgh Banquet
William S. Livengood, state secretary of internal affairs, told the Traffic and Transportation Association of Pittsburgh that business has been the whipping boy of national policy. He urged a hands off stance from government and warned against ongoing regulation.
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United Pross
Pittsburgh
William
Coroner's Jury Schedules Inquest In Washington Case
A coroner's jury planned to meet today in Washington Pennsylvania to hear testimony in the case of Mary Caldwell 26 who witnessed the killing of her former husband at their home by a man referred to as a suspect. The inquest follows the February 15 incident.
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Washington, Pa
Mary Caldwell
India Moves For Freedom Protest Plan
The executive committee of the Indian Nationalist Congress decided to launch a widespread civil disobedience campaign in Patna to protest Britain's refusal to grant immediate political freedom to India. They revived the disobedience campaign and, following Mohandas K. Gandhi's suggestion, will wait several days before deciding how to proceed.
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United Press
Patna
India
Indian Nationalist
Congress
Britain
Mohandas EK. Ganhi
Neglect case yields suspended sentences for parents
Jay Parker and wife receive two year suspensions and parole for two years after pleading guilty to neglecting their five children in Corry. The children were committed to county institutions until home conditions improve, with strict parole terms and potential re sentencing for violations.
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Jay Parker
Allegheny Workhouse
Pennsylvania Training School For Women At Money
Jay
Eile) Parker
Corry
Elmer Evans
Erle
East Main Street
Court ruling threatens Pennsylvania tax revenue impact
A court decision voided self assessment provisions in the state corporation tax, jeopardizing millions in revenue and delaying budget receipts. The ruling challenges the penalties and the Revenue Department's leverage, affecting the Southern Pennsylvania Bus Co. and related penalties totaling $89.38.
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Earle
Arthur James
Dauphin County
Treasury
Goy
George H. Earle
Hevenne Department
James Adiminiswathen
James
Revenue Department
Justice Department
Altwohess
Southern Pennaymouth Bus Co
Million for Country Roads Funding Allocations Spark Debate
The 1958 legislature appropriated eight million five hundred thousand dollars for second class township roads. About forty four thousand miles of roads were misallocated through six counties leading to refunds to townships. Payments of one million will be issued between now and next spring on specified dates. County totals include funds for Fulton, Crawford, Warren, Vermilion, and McKean counties among others.
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Ste Leday
Iselson
Pest
Highways Department
Fune
Crawford
Warren
Vermumgo
McKean
Charity at Home Theme by Congress
Washington March 1 4 The house may be split on a charity issue as Senate members oppose a plan to aid hungry Americans. Former President Herbert Hoover urges funds to aid famine in Europe, facing opposition from Ben Lewis Feel D Wash and Robert F Reynolds from North Carolina on foreign relations committee.
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Washington
Whdely
House
Senate
Herbert #ooer
Europe
Bruiht
Bens Lewis
D., Wash
Robert F. Reynolds
Patrolman Walsh Fatally Shot by Wife in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on March, veteran Patrolman John J. Walsh Jr. 69 was killed in a quarrel with his wife Mrs. Rain M. Walsh. She fired a handgun, striking him in the abdomen. the shooting occurred in their bedroom. Their son Lawrence, 23, and other family members were in the home.
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Pittsburgh
John J. Walsh, Jr
Rain M. Walsh
Iin
Lawrence
Petpe
Guarroli
Appointment of Postmaster Nomination Report
United Press reports in Washington on March 1 that President Roosevelt considered Webster for postmaster at Betwick. Webster had previously been nominated for other posts in 1038 and faced confirmation discussions with the President and cabinet aides.
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United Pres
Washington
United States
Sideviti
Webster
Ransewell
Robert Mefnight
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U. S
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Guffey- Ross
Warren Roberts
Senator Guffey
PUC
New Peak
Merle
Welstvel
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