Corry Evening Journal Roosevelts Name On Pa Democratic Ballot
Corry Evening Journal reports Roosevelt's name placed on the Pennsylvania Democratic primary ballot amid political contests. British seizure of two Italian coal ships en route to Italy signals escalating tension as Germany coal exports face blockade. The article notes state senate and party contests and regional political maneuvering through March.
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Widening Northside Streets Proposed by Council
The council studied a WPA program proposal to widen North Center street between Park Place and Smith or Park Place between Center and Maple. The plan aims to relieve parking congestion and includes sidewalk work and street widening with estimates totaling 23 009 dollars and 17 488 dollars in inboard costs. Streets Director Nichols noted years of debate due to property owner opposition and suggested shifting four feet from the park side and two feet from the opposite side. details continued on page two.
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Park Place
Smith
Center Street
Maple Avenue
Cily Council
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WPA
F. Dickson
Stanley H. Nichols
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Park Lice
Smith Streets
Nichols
Deputy Hickey Assists Tax Payers In City Office Stay
Deputy Collector Sherma Hickey visits the city for three days to help income tax filers with their values due April not later than the first. He will hold office hours at the municipal office on Wednesday from 9 to 12 and 7 to 10 PM and Thursday at the federal building from 8 to 12.
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Hickey
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Weather Ends High Water After Western PA Rains
Heavy rains overflowed streams in Western Pennsylvania as rivers rose and wild weather moved through the district. Forecaster W S Brotzman reported widespread rises with a forecast of scattered snow flurries and cloudy skies. Temperatures were expected to hover near freezing. The Monongahela and Allegheny meet the Ohio near Pittsburgh, with river levels near 17 feet and slowly receding toward 25 feet as a flood stage.
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Monongahela
Ohio
Son of Merrill Toby Wing Fatally Suffocates Child
New York reports a tragic incident in which Toby Wing, son of Dick Merrill, suffocated his child by piling clothes over its head while left alone for about 20 minutes. The event involved actor Henry Rickman and notes a 1927 performance by Willy Joe Tamble, with the family home scene drawing attention.
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Fet Ars. Atereu
Union City youths held for stealing gas from car
Three Union City youths face charges after gasoline was siphoned from a car at Aero Supply Manufacturing Co. on West Main. LaVerne PeQueen, 19, confessed to stealing the fuel. Mataitt PeQueen self and James Roden, 17, held as accessories. Bonds set at 500 dollars each. hearings scheduled before Alderman Porter and county court.
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Union City
Aero Supply Manufacturing Co
West Main Atrest
LaVerne PeQueen
Mataitt PeQuesself
James Roden
PeQueen
Baxtrolman
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Burlingame
Lloyd Ruppersterger
Hoss Mead
William Bloss
Cox
State Armory
Divil
Pelleen
PcQueen
B. Porter
Leon. Brown
Missing Susquehanna River body found in Clearfield scene
Fire of March 5 reports the river search along West Branch Susquehanna for Mrs. Margaret Stauffer Beyers a Burnside housewife aged 43 believed to have leaped into the river amid nervous strain after a recent birth. Rescue crews located the body near the area described by locals and investigators ruled the death likely a suicide after an apparent domestic crisis.
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Burnside
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Lawrence Files Petitions for FDR in State
Harrisburg March 5 An anti climax round in Pennsylvania Democratic control battle seeks Roosevelt on the primary ballot. Joseph P. Guffey and Walter A. Jones lead the rival factions while David Lawrence heads the Lawrence forces seeking a third term for Roosevelt as a preferential choice in the Democratic primary.
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Unite Press Star
Harrisburg
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Joseph P. Guffey
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Walter A. Jones
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New Deal
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Four Clymerites Hurt In Weekend Crash
Four Clymer residents were hurt in a weekend automobile crash five miles from Clymer on the icy road to Sherman. Timely aid from Dr Williams and helpers saved lives as the car rolled over a bank. Mrs Pitt suffered a left shoulder fracture. Mrs Edwards had two broken ribs and multiple cuts. The wrecked car belonged to Alber Kearns.
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Sherman
Dry Rbk
Williams
Parker Tiuppx
Winiot
Burl Bawards
Donald Pitt
Shenmatt
Dt. Williams
Pilot
Comy Hospital
Britain claims sinking of 50 Nazi U boats
London dispatch reports the Admiralty stating the sinking of the German U boats since the war began. The note also mentions the British steamer Pacific Reliante sunk today, with casualties and survivors indicating a coordinated naval action.
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Britain
London
Admiralty
Snemy
Council votes to remain in Penna League of Cities
City Council approved an $81 annual renewal to stay in the League of Third Class Cities of Pennsylvania. Dues rise about 2.5 times to fund a new legislative bureau in Harrisburg. Routine business followed with treasurer Miss Trene Mullen reporting February balances, receipts, and expenditures.
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League of
Pennsylvania
Jeague
Legislative Bureau
Harrisburg
Trene Mullen
A. ©. Sandburg
Ananve
Ardener
M. R. Thckson
WEA
M. J. Pinkerty
Spring Street
Wapetred
Cow
Finns Hold Large City Watch War News Online
A war communique reports a Red Army attempt to breach the Gulf of Finland west of the Bay of Viipuri repulsed. Desperate fighting persists at the Mannerheim Line western end as Russian attacks press the western coast of the Bay of Viipuri. Moscow says Russians moved to encircle Viipuri from the west as other forces pound Finnish defenses on both shores.
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Bay of
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Bay of Vilnur
Judge probes torture tale in youth confinement case
Judge Kitts investigates claims that Erie youth was driven to insanity by 152 days of solitary confinement at Morganza reformatory. He cites the welfare and rights of the youth, reading reports about the case of Rew Rika Pikretta, son of Mrs. Mary Piersvita, and notes no official statement yet.
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Mary Piers Vita
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Tero
Warren State ‘Hospital
Wwe Nares
Fear series of major cave-ins at Shenandoah
Gov James and state officials toured Shenandoah after a mine caused landslides ripping buildings and widening fissures. Deputy State Secretary of Mines warned of ongoing tremors and six month disaster potential. Officials estimated damage at about 500000 and said evacuations could be required if the tremors worsen.
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Shenandoah
United Press
Mayett
Pennsylvania
Arthur H. James
Amefican
Joseph Walsh
Shenandosh
Two GOP Fights Here, Some Dem Places Vacant
Erie county reports deadline filings for primary petitions show two Republican contests and several Democratic vacancies. The Erie party rosters list candidates for state senate, congressional and assembly seats with incumbents, vacancies, and party committee positions across wards and precincts.
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Sdvicks
Pan Harrisburg
State Senate
Everett Zurn
Clavence Wagner
Republiccan
Joseph Zeisenhels
Beotle Way
B. Walker
Ielt
Congress
John C. Young
R. L. Rodgers
Shire Assembly
Erie Westsides
Vincent Roth
Delbert W. Dalrymple
Edward G
Petrillo
Joseph Q Granfora
John J. Kubinski
John Z. van Alisburg
North Eagt
Une Wither Wo Waterhouse
Cory Fourie
Homer Cools
Democratic
Tyna
Saxton
Gladys Hepler
Katherine Abbey
Edith O'Brien
Aone
Nelile
Mist
Victor Dempsey
Severel Yies Anet
Dan Tasey
James Maloney
Republican
Florence Stewart
Banks
Plora Clark
Wael Marion Austin
Maude Ketfe
Zippera Miller
Pourth
Julia Met
LeRoy Curly
James Jenkins
Frank Cole
C. J. Pint
W. W. Hamimout
Ed Mould
Pre Barton
Goodrich Named Judge by Roosevelt Nomination
President Roosevelt nominated Dean Herbert W. Goodrich of the University of Pennsylvania Law School to be Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The move was announced in Washington on March 5.
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Goodrich
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Fire Zone Ordinance Debated by City Council
City Council weighs a fire zone ordinance amid calls for changes from commission members while the safety director warns against loosening rules. Mayor Hepler notes repeated approaches by property owners seeking to repair or alter structures within the zone as discussion continues.
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Comy
Evenine
Richard Rossbacher
Frank E Hepler
Tre Zone
Jinits
Senate Votes To Delay Action On Census Plan
Washington March The Senate commerce committee voted 3 to 0 to postpone consideration of a resolution disapproving of personal income questions in the 1940 census. Secretary of Commerce Jesse H. Noble sought delay. Senator Bailey said Noble assured him hearings would continue next Tuesday. Process delayed to allow further study. committee members wished to read the measure before voting.
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Washington
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Charny Josiah W. Bailey
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EA Wird J. Noble
Nursus Bureau
Bennett Gham Clark
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Clarke
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April Bailey
Noble
Copley
Lori Fee
Bailey
State delegates to attend meeting in Harrisburg
United Press reports March 5 Harrisburg see Secretary Richard F. Beem announce delegates from state councils will attend the forthcoming milk cooperatives conference at Providence. County representatives and Interstate commerce commission members were cited as attendees. The conference aims to discuss milk containment and related commerce issues.
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Einwart
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