Roosevelt Roars In Pennsylvania Primary Campaign
President Roosevelt faces a split Pennsylvania field as Democratic and Republican contenders gear up for the March primary. Guffey backers fear a White House snub after Roosevelt picks Herbert Goodrich over Guffey’s preferred Cambria judge, signaling potential friction in the renomination fight.
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James Shepley
United Press
Harrisburg
U S
U. S
Joseph F. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Guffey
University of Pennsylvania Law
Herbert F. Goodvich
Third Circuit
Federal Court of Appeals
Cambria
White House
Whit
Beauevelt
Philadelphia
Joh B. Kelly
Major cave-in at Shenandoah spurs urgent mine inquiry
A 17 member expert committee descended into Shenandoah mines to determine the cause of Monday's cave-in that damaged property estimated at 1.5 million dollars. Residents fear further settlement as fissures widened overnight and several structures threaten collapse. many homes lack gas water and electricity while the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company operates five digs near the damaged area.
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United Press
Shenandoah
Giefor
Kebley, Rin
Thdion Ridge
Gouinsky
Philadelphis Ad Reading Cea
Tron Company
Rg Gb
Finnish village bombed by Soviet air raid leaves heavy toll
United Press reports Finland accuses 32 Soviet bombers of a civilian town attack killing about 60 and wounding 200. Fifteen killed at a hospital after five direct hits. dozens more including women and children die in shelters. Civilians aimed at in Mikkeli Kuopio and Lahti.
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United Press
Helsinkt
Finland
J Containin
Mikkeli
Kuoplo
Lahti
Porssz
Mmany
Lso
Sennett Withdraws From 49th District Senate Race
Harrisburg dispatches report Walter Sennett, attorney, withdrew Republican petitions for the 49th district state senate seat in Erie County. The move leaves Joseph Zelvenheim and Scott E. Wayne competing with Everett Zurn and Clarence Waser in the Democratic race.
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Walker Sennett
Senate
Harrisburg
Journal
Walter Sennett
State Elections Bureau
Erie County
Sennon
Joseph Zelvenheim
Scott E. Wayn
Everett Zurn
Clarence Waser
Twenty Britons Killed and Prisoners Taken in First War Engagement
Berlin reports twenty British soldiers killed and sixteen captured in the first British German infantry clash of the war. The prisoners included a sergeant and fifteen men of the Duke of Cornwall's light Infantry. combat occurred in the Merzig sector near the Saar area at dawn where Germans attacked a sleeping British dugout.
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Berlin
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Merzig
Saar
Lapensbourg
Four Miners Rescued From Narrow Maust Mine Shaft
In Stovestown Pennsylvania emergency workers freed four miners trapped 20 feet by a rockfall in the Maust coal mine. The trapped men were Oran C. Dunmyer 40 mine operator, his 19 year old son Roy Dunmyer of Kantner, Charles McVickers 58, and his son Robo 18 of Ralphton.
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Eres Stovestown
Maust
Winer
Oran C. Dunmyer
Iis
Roy
Kantner
Charles McVickers
Robo
Ralphton
Werp
Wolisbeer
James Confirms PUC Shakeup After Driscoll Resigns
Denis J. Driscoll resigns as Bybile Tilly Commission chairman in Harrisburg. Adin Siggins, Warren attorney, poised to succeed with a Philadelphia area likely represented on the panel. Governor James assures Democratic staff members of continued party backing as two Democrats and two Republicans remain on the commission. Driscoll to become one of three trustees for A. G. & B. system while drawing at least $20,000 annually.
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Denis J. Driscoll
Tilly Commission
Harrisburg
Adin Siggins
Warren
Arthur H. James
Commission
Philadelphia
PUG
James
Ores
Richard J. Beamish
Scranton
Thomas C. Buchanan
Beaver
Siggins
R. W. Thorne
Williamsport
Driscoll
Wheeler Rayburn Holding Company
le Pass
Congress
Health officials laud pneumonia drive saves 1000 lives
In Harrisburg officials report about 1,000 lives saved by a four month pneumonia battle. Health Secretary John J. Shaw convened 165 pneumonia specialists to discuss the program and an improved treatment was explained.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Health Department
Healh
John J. Shaw
Butler rejects claim Britain blundered in Panama Clippers search
London March 6 Undersecretary Richard A Butler denied in the House of Commons that Britain erred in the Panama Clippers search. He defended the government action as correct and justified by what was discovered. Stuart resigns from state authority post in Harrisburg.
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London
Paretgo
Richard A. Butler
House of Commons
Great Britain
Pan-American Airways
Bermuda
George Strauss
Lavorite
Butler
Stuart
Harrisburg
James Tywil Stuart
Pittsburgh
General State Authority
United
Prem Mackson
Nhiei
C. 5
Porter
Neville
Constable House of Commons
Leon Brown
Democrats Endorse F D R Platform Again
Washington dispatch notes Democratic leaders backing Roosevelt major policies including deficit spending amid ongoing debate over a third term. A Congressional Record table shows Roosevelt's eight years with deficits totaling 68 percent of all prior presidents' combined, while tax intake reached 44 percent of predecessors' totals.
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Py Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Iscot
Roosvelt
Wiket
Burl C. Michener
Mich
Madigo
van Buren
Harrion-Tyler
Pell
Buchanan
Lincoln
Cleveland
McKinley
Taft
Wilson Adi Hoover
United States
Cate
Census Bureau Leaves Answers Up To Citizens
Washington March. The Census Bureau considered a proposal to permit citizens to answer only if they want to questions on personal income in the 1940 census. The move followed a Senate fight over privacy rights, denounced by opponents of income questions. President Roosevelt called it a political move and Sen. Tobey accused the president of dodging the issue.
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United Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Buch
Senate
Howey
Roosevelt
Charles W. Tobey
Abandoned hope for 12 in lost plane
A Mexican Aviacion Company plane with seven passengers and five crew disappeared after taking off from Mexico City for Merida. Last heard from at 1027 a.m. as it was seen near the mountains between Vera Cruz and Merida, with weather reported good and the group including one woman and four children.
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United Presa
Mexico City
Mexicary Aviation Company
Young man held after attacks on child here
A 26 year old Howard Milsen was arrested at his East Main street hotel room on a charge connected to attacks on a 19 year old boy and possible other victims. Police seized salacious literature as part of the investigation. Authorities are reviewing related cases to determine any wider involvement.
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Police Autores Lle
Howard Milsen
Aodomly
Young Ink War
East Main Street
Chint of
John
Pliffgan
French will inform Wells no peace hopes in Paris
March 6 in Paris reports say French officials expect Under Secretary of State Sumner Wells to arrive soon to learn there is no chance for peace. Wells will meet Premier Daladier and Finance Minister Reynaud and depart for London by Sunday.
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United Press
Paris
Sumner Wells
Roosevelt
Europe
Welles
Lausanne
Switzerland
London
Americin Wenbasay
Ritz Hotel
Edoward Daladier
Pinance
Paul Reynaud
Reynaidluds
Hose buying plan advances in Columbus area
A Columbus fire safety initiative moves forward with plans to form a local hose company. The committee led by Perry Lines and others, with Lewistown supervisors, arranged purchase of hundreds of feet of hose and set funds to cover most costs. Arrangements to hire squads and extend protection to Spring Creek properties follow, aiming for timely service in emergencies.
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Columbus
Spring Creek
Perry Lines
Merle Page
Frank Schramiling
Fenn Dodi
Lewnstip Supervivors
Phe Howe
Juverimon
Coort
Line Tage
Serviers
Ap Hues
Jerusalem clashes flare as casualties rise after protests
Demonstrations in Jerusalem escalate with police reports of about 300 injured. Most injured received hospital care as British authorities restrict Arab and Jewish actions and police clash with marchers amid new laws. In Washington, the Senate rejects a nomination for Lynn Medinaw Macs 40 the portmunter at Attorney.
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Jerusalem
Mayesty
Washington
Attooin
Pittsburgh to Share in Big Electric Rate Slash
The Public Utility Commission announced a voluntary reduction of 1 724 000 a year in Duquesne Light Company rates for Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. The cut targets household consumers and some businesses and aims to boost local business by aligning rates with national averages. The new rates take effect after regulatory approval and may trigger further reductions if business gains materialize.
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Pittsburgh
Anid
Duquesne Light Company
Harriagsburg
Public Utility Commission
Richard J. Beamish
Commimion
Houmish
TVA
Tenncaste Valley Authority
Non aggression pact discussed amid Balkan diplomatic shifts
The article notes Soviet-Romanian diplomacy and Western responses as Berlin and Rome tensions rise. It cites Bucharest signaling a possible Soviet treaty move and London protests over Allied coal exports to Italy, with broader wary signals about postwar alignments in southeastern Europe.
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Joe Alex Moheis
Balkans
Romania
Europe
Great Britain
Italy
Bucharest
Wachoslav
Florence
Mere
Rhone
Garvie
Ruel
Bessarabia
Taly
Une Taikan Stiles
Decker
Aley
Anny
Manufacturers Overcharging Claims Stir War Plane Costs
United Press dispatch from Washington reports lawmakers charging that aviation manufacturers inflated costs in the defense program. Rep Shafer cites an expansion plan for 4 100 planes with total costs surpassing estimates by about 819000000, accusing government delays of aiding wartime profits.
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United Prec
Washington
Marth
Howe Mitarny
Shafer
Bol
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