Erie Senatorial Hearing Pushes Constitutional Revision Debate
Harrisburg March 6 The Senate constitutional changes committee heard testimony on the Roth and Woodward bills as groups urge revisions to Pennsylvania’s 61 year old basic law. Charles H English urged longer drafting time, while the chamber of commerce backs district representation for delegates. A compromise plan aims to revise the 1874 constitution with features from both bills and a referendum decision likely at September primaries.
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Morey J. Potter
United Press
Harrisburg
Roth
Anothr
Chamber of Commerce
Charles H. English
Elo
Pennsylvania
Ruth
Knight
State Chamber
Linth
G. Mason Owlett
Tioga
Senate
George W. Whodward
Philadelphia
Franklin Arrested Again for Fraudulent Check Case in Philadelphia
Howard C. Franklin, known for prior arrests, was held on a charge of passing fraudulent checks in Philadelphia. Detectives visited his home, left a card, and later arrested him at police headquarters after securing another warrant.
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Philadelphia
Mir
Ponce
Howard C. Franklin
Meanklin
Frankyli
McNair Ouster Backed by House Vote in Harrisburg
United Press dispatch from Harrisburg reports a 124 to AA House vote approving the proposal to remove Pittsburgh Mayor William N. McNair. The action follows efforts by Rep. William A. Ehaw and allied forces to oust the incumbent, with the fate of the mayor in question as the session concludes.
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McNair
United Press
Harrisburg
Home of Representatives
William A. Ehaw
William Nmcnair
Pittsburgh
Naw Jfoea
Ullman and Swaney Named to Workmen's Compensation Board
Governor Earle announced two new members for the Workmen's compensation board: David L. Ullman of Philadelphia and D. Ford Swaney of Uniontown. Ullman would replace Arthur Dale and likely lead the board, serving until January 1939, while Swaney succeeds Howard J. Hunter and will serve until January 1938. Richard J. Beamish, initially named to succeed Dale, was rejected by the Senate.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Earle
David L. Ullman
Philadelphia
D. Ford Swaney
Uniontown
Workmen's Compensation Board
Senate
Ullman
Arthur ©. Dale
Bellefonte
Dalé
Ulman
Richard J. Beamish
Dale
Swaney
Howard J. Hunter
Chain Store Levy Nearing Final Passage
Governor Earle moves a chain store levy toward final House passage as the bill aims to raise 4 million dollars over 11 years. The measure faces a slower Senate review and is part of broader revenue proposals with hearings continuing. A relief probe resolution to investigate county boards was also introduced in the House.
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Ross Downing
United Press
Harrisburg
Earle
Jevy
Renpublican
Senate
House
Roy F. Furman
Greene
Deadlock Seen Broken on Work Relief Bill in Senate
Washington March 6 Administration forces felt in control of the 4.88 billion work relief resolution after delays and threats to the program. The bill faced lengthy Senate debate but White House leaders expected to win on main points. Vermont Republicans planned to oppose the prevailing wage amendment, while Senate leaders and Byrnes remained hopeful a president satisfactory form would pass.
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H. C. Thompson
United Press
Washington
Mar
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
White House
War Department
Capitol
Vermont
Joseph '. Robinson
Huey P. Long
James F. Byrnes
Civil Service Scrutiny of Pa Liquor Board Jobs Intensifies
Harrisburg March 6 A legislative committee named by Gov Earle probes the Pennsylvania liquor control board. The house committee, tasked to determine why the state liquor system failed to meet expectations, spent sessions examining the methods used to select board employees.
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Harrisburg
Earle
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
House
Aged man dying after ten days of hiccoughs
Aged man William Po. died near death after ten days of hiccoughing. Medics reported his condition deteriorating daily with no relief in sight. Public obituaries note the long illness and the ongoing medical attention prior to death.
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United Press
A. Po
William
Child Dies After Scalding in Farrell Home
Sharon dispatch reports five year old Wick Calenzo died in a local hospital from burns sustained Tuesday when he fell into a tub of scalding water at his Farrell home. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Peter Calenzo. Three other children are in the family.
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United Press
Sharon
Wick Calenzi
Peter Calenzi
Farrell
Roosevelt Leads In Mourning For Holmes
President Roosevelt led the nation in mourning for Oliver Wendell Holmes, retired U S Supreme Court justice. Holmes died at 2:16 a m after a long lifetime of public service, eliciting tributes and eulogies typically reserved for heads of state.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevel
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Supreme Court
Justice Holmes
America
Supreme Court of the United States
Teft
Planes Attack Greek Rebels in Eastern Macedonia
Government airplanes bombed rebels in eastern Macedonia as Loyal troops moved to encircle them. Venizelist and anti Venizelist factions clashed at Candia and Cavalli with heavy casualties. Damage to war material and property was estimated at 12 million despite rains hampering operations. authorities planned confiscation and compensation for rebels.
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Anthony Kedras
United Press
Athens
Macedonia
Candia
Crely
Cavalli
Si Innica
Strima
Recovery of Girl Now Expected After Surgery
Fall River Mass March 6 Doctors at Truesdale Hospital report Alyce Jane Mu Henry shows signs of improvement after the dangerous stomach operation. The 8:30 a.m. bulletin notes better condition with temperature 100.2 and pulse 124. She has had her first intestinal action by enema this morning.
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Fall River
Mass
Alyce Jane MuHenry
Long Levels Guns On Senate Foes In Radio Clash
Senator Huey Long escalates fight with the New Deal prompting a swift reply from General Hugh S. Johnson who warns of action against the anti New Deal coalition. Johnson’s counter attack targets Long while the Kingfish vows a radio response. Potential drafts and further investigations into Long’s income tax records are debated as the administration readies a counteroffensive.
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Lyle c. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Mar
Huey P. Long
Hugh 8
Johnson
Long
Snow Storm Moving East Across Continental U S
A major storm system blankets the nation moving east from the plains to the south and southeast. Nebraska reports heavy snow with near zero temperatures while western Kansas clears dust from the prairies as Missouri Arkansas and Mobile experience sleet rain and flooding.
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Kansas City
Denzerlands
United States
Nebraska
Kansas Prairies
Missouri
Arkansas
Mississippi River
Middle Gulf States
Mobile
Ala
Lounches
Farm Home Destroyed by Fire in Union Township
A home on O G Sargent Farm near College Hill in Union Township burned Monday night, likely from an overheated chimney. With no early alarm, the attic caught fire and the house and most contents were destroyed. Loss estimated above 5000 dollars with little insurance. Sargent had recently lost a barn to fire. The dwelling, erected by the late Enoch Sargent, was the township’s first wooden frame house. Sargent is brother of Mrs B R Etter of West Pleasant Street.
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O. G. Sargent
Union Township
Henem
Collage Hill
Tittle
Sargent
Enoch Sargent
B. R. Etter
W. Pleasant Street
Manufacturer Goes On Trial For Murder In Lebanon
In Lebanon Pennsylvania on March 6 a jury was to be completed today in the trial of Byron Lundermilch a 61 year old garment manufacturer charged with murder in the death of his former employee Emila Miller 26 The pool of 25 talesmen had four accepted The woman died days after being found severely wounded on December 6 at the National Guard reservation near Mt Gretna Lundermilch was later arrested at a private hospital while wounded Police said the revolver on the rosary station belonged to Lundermilch The state planned to call ballistics experts to link bullets from the gun to Miss Miller
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Lebanon
Byron
Landermilch
Emila Miller
National Guard
Mt. Gretna
Lundermilch
Naying
Laudermiich
Ballimetic
Miss Miller
Governor proposes graduated income tax for schools
Harrisburg March 6 Governor George H Earle announced plans to push a graduated income tax with exemptions for low earners, funding school relief from real estate burdens. He said the measure is a redistributive tax to aid home and farm ownership and would be accompanied by two Republican House bills defining rates and liable incomes.
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United Press
Harrisburg
George H. Earle
America
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Coroner's jury probes heiress death in gas-choked garage
In Pindhurst North Carolina March a negro butler who found Mrs H Bradley Davidson's body testified at the inquest that it would be impossible for the Statler heiress to have fallen into the position found. The inquiry resumes to determine whether death was suicide, accident, or murder as autopsy results loom as key evidence.
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Negro Butler
United Press
Pindhurst
N.C
H. Bradley Davidson
Iquesi
Statler
Emanuel Bireh
Cnter Ming
Rowland /Pruette
Birch
Jurgi
Davidson
Pruetty
Sheriff Indicted in McKeary County Pennsylvania
Sheriff Fred T. Ludwick of McKeary County was indicted by the county grand jury on six counts charging crimes while in office. The case marks a major legal development in Pennsylvania law enforcement circles and involves a series of alleged offenses during Ludwick's tenure.
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United Press
Emevhport
Shera
Fred T. Ludwick
McKeary County
Pennsylvania
Dircamient
Jttee
House Ways and Means backs Vinson anti inflation bill
The House Ways and Means Committee voted 14 to 11 to report favorably the Vinson American Legion anti inflation soldier bonus bill. It would let Congress and the Treasury decide payment method for adjusted service certificates, potentially via new taxes. Opponents warn of an $85 million annual tax impact. Patman inflation bill remains possibility as a substitute.
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Duane Wilson
United Press
Washington
Mar
House
Ways and Means Committee
Vinson
Fred Vinson
Legion
Inter
American Legion
Congress
Treasury
Senate
James B. van Zandt
van Zandt
Sayuri Sunte Ieind
GF Bois Laislaliiin
Firemen to Name Officers at Greenville Meeting
Members of the Northern Pennsylvania Firemen's Association will meet in Greenville on Wednesday, March 13, to elect officers for the coming year. Fire Chief Andrew Paulson of this city, president, will likely be succeeded by B. Joyce of Meadville, with Fred Gateman of Meadville slated to succeed Joyce as first vice-president. The association covers Erie Crawford Lawrence Warren Venango Mercer and Forest counties. Annual convention to be held at Cedar Lake Park, August 9.
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Northern Pennsylvania Firemen's Association
Greenville
Andrew Paulson
Joyce
Meadville
Fred Gatman
Northern
Pennsylvania
Pirmen
Erie
Crawford
Lawrence
Waren
Venango
Mercer Aid Forest
Ceoneaut Lake Pari
Elopement or Kidnaping Case Baffles Grand Rapids Police
Police pursue two leads in the disappearance of 18 year old Helen J. Banning daughter of a wealthy insurer. Officials weigh whether she eloped with a ransom note or was kidnapped by someone connected to a bam robber.
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Unton
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mur
Helen J. Banning
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Wilam
Leith
Pennsylvanus
Pneunomie
Charles E. Coughlin
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Genohnson
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