House Moves to Rush Action on NRA Extension
United Press reports that Donald Richberg urged a two year NRA extension with cod limits to interstate industries and a clear debate on which sectors fall under codes. Nye called the plan a national racket while other senators faulted its clarity, as Richberg offered a list of codes to be eliminated.
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HOUSE
Senate
United Press
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Donald R. Richberg
Richberg
Congress
WRA
Gerald P. Nye, R
N. D
Herommittee
NRA
Pennsylvania House Approves Inquiry Into Public School Costs
Harrisburg March 7 The Pennsylvania House passed a resolution authorizing a five member committee to study the cost and functioning of the Commonwealth public school system. Rep Hiram Anens of Cambria sponsored the measure which requires a preliminary report by May 1 and a final report to the next session. The study aims to find ways to reduce operating costs without harming school efficiency.
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United Press
Harrisburg
House of Representatives
Commonwealth
Hiram Anens
Cambria
Greek Rebels Widened Crisis With Naval Skirmish
Three government destroyers bombarded Canea Crete as rebels held the area. In Athens urgent measures were taken to thwart rebel attacks on Athens and Salonica while Gen Condyiis launched an assault on rebel forces in Macedonia. The government fleet, led by Vice Admiral Sakellariou, moved to engage rebel ships near Piraeus and safeguard the arsenal. Embargoes were placed on five Greek vessels in the Bosporus suspected of aiding rebels. Bulgaria prepared for possible incidents on its frontiers as the Greek rebellion escalated.
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Anthony Kedras
United Press
Athens
Mat
Canea
Crete
Mar
Salonica
George Condyiis
Macedonia
Sakellariou
Venizelos
SOPLA
Bulgaria
Supreme Military Council
Boris
Army
Yesteray
Would Limit Program of Legislature Would Confine Appropriations
Harrisburg March 7 Rep Elwood J Turner of Delaware County proposes limiting 1935 legislative appropriations to the fiscal year starting June 1 to speed lawmaking. Democratic members endorsed the plan which also calls for joint committees to study finances taxes soil legislation and unemployment relief and for reporting on a new State law to the next special session.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Elwood J. Turner
Delaware County
House
Rep. Turner
Senate
Premature blast at Utah oil well kills nine
In St George Utah a powd er charge exploded unexpectedly during a well completion near Arrowhead Petroleum Company killing nine men and injuring several others. The crowd had gathered to watch the shot exploder set off the charge. the dead include Charles P Alsop and several company managers.
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United Press
ST. George
Utah
Here
Arrowhead Petroleum Company
Charles P Alsop
Desmond Addresses Wanis Club On Economics And Politics
J N Desmond a local manufacturer spoke to the Wanis Club at its noon luncheon. He urged practical experience for economists and stressed the labor product link in economics while noting a shift to favors for non workers. The talk was highly praised by members. Guest Loty A Bush of Buffalo accompanied Whitney Graham Co. of Buffalo.
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J. J. Desmond
Wanis Club
Desmond
le A Bush
Whitney Graham Vc
Buffalo
Loty
Dig Way Into Bank Escape With Ten Thousand
March day in New York reports a bank robbery where dig work breached a vault and an estimated ten thousand dollars vanished. Investigators pursue a racketeering angle as police seek to identify suspects linked to vice rings and undercover activity.
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United Press
New York
Grand Pity
Strong fight over gasoline tax at state hearing
Harrisburg dispatch reports a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Gov. Earle's 22 cent revenue program. The gasoline tax proposal from three to five cents a gallon drew vigorous opposition from motorists and truckers, with administration aides expected to defend the plan at a March 18 tally.
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Morey J. Potter
United Press
Harrisburg
George H. Earle
House
Ways and Means Committee
Roy Furman
Greene
Committee
Luther D. Harr
Clyde Shaffer
Department of Revenue
Packnl House
Robbery Discovered by Janitor at Morning Building Check
A janitor found a robbery in progress this morning as he opened the building. Police report the stolen amount exceeded 10.00 with postal authorities awaiting further details and confirmation of losses.
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Atolen
Committees Named by Golden Rule Club President
Crawford M Woods, new Golden Rule Club president, announced the standing committees for 1985. Vigilance chair Boyd Spencer and members Morris Bernstein and Cleve Morton. Censor chair J A Lanston with Morris Bernstein and others. Membership chair Walter T’s with A Sandburg Clarence Wallace Harold Armitage and Walter Brigham. Publicity chair W P Lombard. Industrial chair Olin Bracken with Ralph Fogle and Ray Greene.
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Crawford M. Woods
Business Men's
Presidnt
Boyd Spencer
J. A. Lanston
Morris Bernstein
Cleve Morton
Walter T's
A. Sandburg
Clarence Wallace
Harold Armitage
Walter Brigham
A. Stennett
W. P. Lombard
Olin Bracken
Ralph Fogle
Ray Greene
Fear Clash in Balkans Sparks European Tension
Bulgarian protests to the League of Nations accuse Turkey of heavy mobilization in Thrace near the Bulgarian frontier. Greek forces press the rebellion on land and sea, bombarding rebel hubs including Canea in Crete and targets in Macedonia. Crete, Samos, China, and Mitylene remain under rebel control.
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United Press
Balkans
Europe
Bulgaria
League of Nations
Turkey
Thrace
Canea
Crete
Sleutherios Venizelos
Macedonia
Samos
China
Mitylene
House rush to push major bills before adjournment
House leaders pressed a fast track to force Senate action on key measures including the HOLO bond issue, the Patman inflation bonus, and the income tax publicity repeal. Hope grows for quick Senate consideration within a month, with debates over social security, agricultural amendments, and banking reforms also looming.
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Edward W. Lewis
United Press
Washington
Mar
House
Senate
Congress
Leadershi
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
McSwain
Ways and Fleans Committee
First Objection to Compensation Revision Emerges
Harrisburg, Pa. March 1 The state chamber of commerce voices the first objection to the administration plan to revise and liberalize the 1915 Workmen's Compensation Act in a letter to House Speaker Wilson G Larner It notes the bill was sent to the labor committee while similar measures have gone to judiciary special committees urging the Speaker to reassign the measure to the proper committee
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United Press
Harrisburg
State Chamber of Commerce
Wilson G. Larng
House
Labor Committee
Judiciary
Akron attorney 10 die for poison murders
News report from Little Rock, Arkansas, dated March 7 notes attorneys for Mark H. Shank of Akron Ohio acknowledge their client faces execution by electric chair for a poison murder involving four victims. Shank has lingered in a coma-like state for over a year as lawyers sought an insanity ruling.
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Little Rock
Agris
Mark H. Shani
Akron
Shank
Ticker Pricol Farm
Simplicity to Mark Rites for Former Justice Holmes
Washington reports that simple funeral rites will honor Oliver Wendell Holmes with burial at Arlington beside his wife. Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt will attend the Unitarian services at All Souls Church as Chief Justice Hughes and other justices serve as honorary pallbearers. The court recesses, Rev. Ulysses Lee to read the service, no eulogy, procession to Arlington, casket draped in the Union flag, artillery caisson, and a final performance of The Battle Hymn of the Republic.
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United Press
Washington
Oliver Wentton Holmes
Pease
Franklin D. Roosevelt
All Souls Church
Roossvelt
Arlington Cemetery
Charles Evans Hughes
Holmes
Supreme Court
Ulysses GB
Ariington
Plaintiff Messenger wins $1662 in Erie court
Bar Messenger, 26, of Columbus, wins a verdict against Don Murcay of Corry after the June 12 1984 auto crash near Lie night. The jury awards Messenger 1012 for damages and 850 for personal injuries totaling 1062. A counterclaim for 185 property damages against Murcay failed.
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Bar Messenger
Columbus
J. Orin Waite
Erie
Don Murcay
Corry
Mr. Messenger
Outlook improves for Corry hospital board meeting
Harrisburg actions may allow resumption of state aid to the hospital. The Corry hospital board discussed finances and operations at its regular library meeting Wednesday evening. February showed 79 patients, 187 total days, 27 surgeries, 12 births, and 5 deaths amid 17 percent average occupancy.
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Harrisburg
Corry Hospital
D. Warren DeRosay
Li) Graham
C.F. Brown
C. M. Hoyand
Stuart Houghton
L. E. Roelofs
S. B. Elston
Mise
Bord Ntore
Coroners Jury Rules Death of Statler Heiress Poisoning
Complete Probe Pinehurst North Carolina reports a coroner's jury finding Mrs Hy Bradley Davidson heiress to the Statler millions died of carbon monoxide poisoning under circumstances unknown. The inquest concluded without detailing direct cause or setting.
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United Press
Pinehurst
N. C
Mar. T
Hy Bradley Davidson
Statler
Disciplinary Action Against Huey Long Intensifies
Washington March 7. Senator Huey P Long’s feud with the New Deal escalates as Left Wing leaders defend themselves against General Hugh S. Johnson’s charges they demagogue a hard pressed public. Long vows a reply tonight and Father Charles E. Coughlin is set to speak. Senate mood grows angrier with Republicans wavering and Democrats torn on how to respond. Long aims to press an investigation of Postmaster General James A. Farley for alleged private gain use of office.
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Lyle
Wilson
United Press
Washington
Huey P. Long
New Deal
Pew
Hugh 5
Johnson
Long
Charles E. Coughily
Senate
Huey
James A. Farley
Death Toll Grows in Utah Oil Well Explosion
A premature explosion at Escalante well No 4 near Guorguh Utah killed nine instantly and left several injured. The Arrowhead Petroleum subsidiary company operated the well drawing residents of St George and surrounding towns to witness the scene. Sheriff John H. Cottam led firefighting efforts as physicians and nurses treated victims at St George Hospital. The exact cause remains under investigation with a prognosis pending.
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Unitea Press
Guorgh
Utah
Here
Totay
Escalante
Arrowhead Petroleum Company
Charles D. Alsop
Joseph $. Snow
Joseph Empey
Electricia
Gail Nichglson
Salt Lake City
Wimpey
Joseph Titterman
William M. Maloney
Bt. George
Tay B. Nelsor
St. George
C. M. Plickenger
Ilville
Wienelson and
Bitterman
SL. George
Hodamond Snow
Snow
Lean Cottam
la Tive
Miss Snow
Miss Cottam
St. George Hospital
John H. Cottam
Ranbowness
L. Dixon
Ue Company
High Debaters Meet Oil City at Senior High
Debating teams from Oil City High and Cor ty High clash tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at the Senior High School. Elliot Jones of Allegheny College will serve as judge as the public is invited to attend.
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Oil City High Debool
Corty High School
Elliot Jones
Allegheny College
Cuban strike spreads through Havana across government departments
A government strike in Havana expands as authorities fear contagion. Five departments are affected including treasury labor education justice and agriculture. The Havana customs house internal revenue offices national lottery and safety hall are reported touched by the action.
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United Press
Havana
Cava
Treasury
Labor
Education
Justice
Agriculture
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