Van Sweringen Firms Fight ICC Merger Clash
New York report details the Interstate Commerce Commission decision on the Van Sweringen merger plans. Officials indicate continued opposition with moves to restructure stock and seek new terms while awaiting hearings and possible delays. Washington coverage notes surprise at the ruling and a government policy clarified by United Press reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
United Press New York
Perie Mars
Athough O. P
M. J. van Sweringen
Cove Janes
Aps Prival
Fatal Burns Claim Life of Mrs Chester Thompson
Mrs. Chester Thompson, 40, of Brocton, died Monday night at Dunkirk Hospital from burns suffered in a kitchen fire. The blaze started when a gas range exploded while Thompson was alighting the kitchen. Her clothing ignited and she was severely burned, dying after hours of treatment. Mrs Thompson had long been a resident of Brocton, and the kitchen scene caused extensive damage to the home.
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Chester Thompson
Brocton
Dunkirk
Neltly Roberts
AG. Reesink
Ens
Roberts
Chester ‘Whompson
Punkirke Hospital
Burnse
Thompson
Freezing Weather Aids Flood District
Franklin Poim Muir J freesing Heather hae Indefisitely postponed the Ainod danger that will sweep down ipo Franklin and ON City with warmer weather. The Bewislon grove extends to 18 miles and today 18 inches of snow covers His turning toy the Ml inate. Howard Hagnes of Montreal University and inventor of the ry Mhe claims will warm through fee. City has restored water supply and three idle Franklin factories resumed work, employing over 600. National guardsmen and state police maintain watch along the river front for emergency. River gauge today IRA feet, down one foot from yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pranklin
Muir
Heather
Vraniklin
Howard Hagnes
Montreal Universite
Vwurm
Fee
Oh Chy
Franklin
Ira
Slippery walks claim more victims in town
Fractured arms and broken hips mark a spree of accidents on icy sidewalks. Mrs Charles Wabbit of Spring Street toppled on West Yehch Street, breaking her hip and requiring hospital care. Her husband accompanied her as they joined a growing list of fall injuries blamed on unsafe walkways.
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Charles Babbitt
Spring Street
West Church Street
Charles Wabbit
Yehch Street
Tabbitt
Wight
Har
Mary Q Shuseon
Joni
Jnet
Business Men Dinner Meeting Set for Wednesday
Preparations near completion for a business men dinner meeting held by the Retailers Division of the Chamber of Commerce. Ty De H Titus and Le Gavin outline program with special seating and orchestral music. Sixty three businessmen attended the initial meeting. organizer urges advance reservations through local stores or the chamber secretary.
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Llovel Phownis
Ines
Fiddrestes
Chamber of Commerce
Morelia Dietxel
Nast
Knelus Crovin
Livermore
Donald Wilcox
Scientist to burn ice with chemical in Franklin area
Dr. Howard T. Barnes of Canada will attempt to break up a 18 mile Brandon ice gorge tomorrow using thermite. A ton of thermite has been ordered and, if successful, could provide an unlimited supply. Franklin and Owens City officials observed preparations at the gorge tower.
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United Press
Franklin
Mar
Howard T. Barnes
Cansidian
Brandon
Barnes
Hamer
OW City
18 Mile
Rebuilding of Air Service Recommended by War Dept
Washington March war department proposes a five year aviation program to Congress to create a force of 16 050 men and 2 200 planes with about 30 million dollars yearly for planes and personnel increases. Davis reports to House committee favoring Lassiter board plan and President’s aircraft board recommendations as foundations for immediate aviation needs.
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Washington
War Department
Congress
Entaler
Davis
Morrow Board
Stalinst
Air Service
House Committee
James Dill
Lassiter Board
Jsicraft Board
Merger Railroad Shares Bruised in Early Trading
New York March saw wild price swings on the Stock Exchange as merger railroad shares tanked after the Van Sweringen consolidation was vetoed. Nickel Plate stock dropped 23 points from yesterday, while C and O rose nearly 18 points. Chrysler and other autos slid, but Hudson and General Motors held support amid broad selling. The day ended heavy with investors dumping stocks as trading intensity peaked.
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United Press
New York
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Drickers
van Sweringen
Nickle Plite Holdings
Shires
Eric Comypion
Pere Marquette
Oither
Moon
Chrysler
Hue
Thudson
General Motors
Investment
Wash Stein
Linvérage
Icker
Roosevelts Return From Asia End Eleven Month Expedition
Theodore and Edith Roosevelt arrive in New York aboard the Cunard liner, ending an eleven month Asiatic expedition with hunting through Central Asia. The party, including Mrs Roosevelt, met in Kashmir, India, and describe the journey as a scientific success with relics and trophies collected, including a large olive horn from Marco Polo noted as a prize.
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New York, Mar
Theodore
Sermit Roosevelt
United States
Central Asia
Roosevelt
Oslo
Norway
Lykke
Parliaming Textuy
Calinet
Visitor From Climer Bus Held By United Proas Stanley
A Climer business guest was detained today by United Proas Stanley and remained in custody as part of an ongoing visitor matter involving the company and local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley’ Nichols
Collector Opens Office to Help Local Income Taxpayers
An internal revenue collection office opened today to assist local income taxpayers in filing their returns. The office was ready to extend full assistance to taxpayers this morning despite an erroneous report that it would arrive Thursday.
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Ayyinternal Revenue Collectin
TiGome
Phe
Ue Collectore
Board of Education to hear routine items and policy talks
The Board of Education schedules a March 10 meeting with routine business and possible action on district matters. Directors may discuss combining the office of business manager with the treasurer and will consider staff and library matters in a special March 6 session with Edith Johns from the State Library Department.
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Board of Education
Tix
Barnes
Edith Johns
State Library Department
Aliss Johns Mercy
State Department
Club Directors Held Meeting
Directors of the swomans viv nea held their regular meeting last evening to discuss routine club affairs and plan for the fiscal year end. Preparations and matters to be presented at tonight’s general membership meeting at Hotel Corry follow.
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Swomans
Oelock
Hotel Corry
John H. King Urged for Assembly Nomination
A wave of support builds for local businessman John H. King as a Republican candidate in the Third District race. King, a long associated figure in Matrisburg Union City business circles, is viewed as a strong contender alongside Orville Hatch. Despite uncertainty, organizers expect a prominent local candidate will enter, with Corry or Union City figures also in the mix.
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Iowa
John King
Yis
Iim
Orville Hatch
Kingle
Republicary Party
Tratch
King
Hyo
Cintist
Carne
Union City
Matrisburg
Sithny
Me King
Mayeh Na
Near Blizzard Rages In City As Snow Delays Trains
A Western Pennsylvania blizzard drops near zero temperatures for forty eight hours with heavy snow and gales. Streets drifted with two feet of snow in places. trains run late by up to an hour. Officials warn of continued cold and frozen creeks. street plows were slow to respond and trains show widespread delays.
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Pennsylvania
Mercury
Ant
Oil City
Tankian
Perry
Eric
Davis May Pivot in Governor Race Over Pepper
Pennsylvania politics center on labor unrest and a possible running mate shift as James J. Davis contemplates cabinet status under Coolidge. Miners pledge support for Pinchot if he challenges Pepper, signaling a labor faction realignment that could influence the Senate contest and party dynamics in the state.
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Davis
Pinchot
Pepper
Swabhington
James J. Davis
Coolidge
Pennnsylvania
Genie
Wharton Pepper
Clini Paigi
Penneylvania
Fir Vihis
Senate
Pepper Ae Friend of Labor
Pennsylvania
Pbor
Bork Does
Meher
Bunce Low Bidder on Two More Projects
Bunce is identified as the low bidder on two additional construction projects. The notices indicate bids on several sites across Crawford and Beaver counties, with one proposed route along the Inesville road and near Forts like Lake. The total bid is about 11,200 dollars per mile, and the Beaver County incident notes Bunce was briefly detained on a road, but no injuries reported.
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BUNCE
Olean
Crawford County
Beaver County
Elgin-Beaverdam
Tod Panjeets
Crawford Cooniy
Femuth
Gontiéayt Sualke
Sears
Ruart
Gbout
Today’s Five Best Radio Features Listed by Stations
Radio listings show KOA Denver WSAL Cincinnati WSAT Ottawa CNRO Ottawa WGY Schenectady KGW Portland and Org with 7th Infantry Band presenting evening programs. Features include mountain stations, operatic Faust, Mendelssohn concert, and tenor soloist Ernest Dasvnes in staggered Pacific and Eastern time slots.
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Denver
Mouintain
KOA
Stil Artists
WSAL
Cincinnati
WSAT
CNRO
Ottawa
Gounod
Faust
Schenectady
Mendetsoh Club
Ernest Das Vnes
Solist
KGW
Portland
Org
Pacific—Seventh Infantry Band
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van Sweringens
Fanimoren
Otter
Heighie
Bial von Siverinigen
Pulstan
Burns
Secind ‘nfiSerien
D. B. Titus
L. H. Gavin
Roosevelts
Asia
United Prose
United Proas
Johnstown
Pai
Walnut Street
Conema High
John H. King
Secu. OF Labor
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