Baltimore and Ohio to add to trunk system through acquisition
United Press reports a recommendation that the Baltimore and Ohio gain control of the Buffalo and Susquehanna Railroad by purchasing stock. Approval conditions require maintenance of connections and six months of B and O oversight, plus continuity of records for comparison. The move aims to extend through routes from Pittsburgh toward New York City.
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United Press
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Baslad
Buffalo and Sus Ichanna
Pital
Iterstate Comerce Commission
Ing Pouies J
Buffalo
Jd Susquehanna
Isle and Susquehanna
TB. QO
Buffalo and
Susquehane
W. Burnside
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsligh Railway Company
Noteworthy Improvement at First Baptist Church
An extensive voluntary renovation by church men nears completion at First Baptist on West Pleasant Street. The auditorium and vestibules are completely refinished with plaster ceiling, walls painted and stippled, floors painted, seats refinished, and yarn dyed touches. The improvement, seen as among the church’s best in years, will be formally opened with ordination ceremonies next Thursday evening.
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First Baptist Church
West Pleasant Street
Lyashéén
Today&apos.s five best radio entertainments card
Radio listings show WABC CBS Network programs including Ted Husing sports program at 7 15. WIZ NBC Network at 7 15 and 9 00. General Electric Hour on NBC and WIZ. Dutch Master Minstrels on WABC and GBS Network at 19 00. Paramount Publix Hour noted.
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WABC
CBS
Ted Husing
WIZ
NBC
RCA- Thermin ‘Eitcher
WHAP
General Electric
GBS
Paramount-Publix
Taylors Begin Term in Western Penitentiary
Harold Taylor and vowen Taylor, alleged leaders of a robbery gang, started sentences of eight to sixteen years at the Western penitentiary after transfer from Warren county jail. Charges included assault and battery and shooting. their capture followed escapes, with brother Osyes noted as a key gang leader. Other prisoners from Warren county court will be moved to Allegheny workhouse next week.
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Vowen
Harold Taylor
Western Penitentiary
Warren County
Sherif H. 41
Jefferson
George Hsetin
Warren
Taylors
Mine Scilleice
Osyes
Taysier
Allegheny
Maynard Spell
Everett Benson
Taylor
Robert Mead
Bomb farm raid nets 11 gang suspects in Chicago region
A county side armhouse near Melrose Park was raided by two detective squads and 11 men were arrested, many from the Genna gang. Two dynamite bombs and a stocked arsenal were found, as police intensify a counter-offensive for control of South Side beer and alcohol traffic amid warnings of a gang war.
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United Press
Chicago
Melrose Park
Pangletd
John Stege
Stock Yards
Englewood
John A. Swanson
Nomi Trust
Deaths in plane wreck found accidental
Three men bodies recovered from Western Air Express plane wreck two weeks earlier in the San Bernardino mountains were found to have died accidentally. James Coles pilot Alert Beiber co pilot and John Slaton steward were extracted after hours of work. Klose Burns led the search party. Jules Henri named counsellor of French Embassy succeeding Count de Sartiges.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Western Air Express
San Bernardino Mountains
Comer
Wworlinrirs
Klose Burns
James Coles
Alert Beiber
John Slaton
Henri
Washington
Jules Henri
Count de Sartiges
Embbassy
M. de la Blanchepai
Bodies Arrive in Fairbanks for Two Fliers Funeral
In Fairbanks Alaska on March 8 the flag draped coffins of Ben Bielson and Hark Borland were brought from Ruby by a mixed American and Russian flight cortege. Bielson to be buried in North Dakota and Borland in Seattle, as Fairbanks prepares for a public funeral next Wednesday.
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Patrbanks
Alaska
Ben Bielson
Hark Borland
Fairbanks
Adhoetem
Aerymnes
Arctic
North Cape
Sieberia
Wielson
North Dakota
Borland
Seattle
Business and Industrial Slump Near End
President Hoover and Commerce and Labor officials projected relief within 60 days after studying current figures. Lamont and Davis urged citizens to Spring-clean early to create work. unemployment is easing but still higher than a year ago, with only 12 states showing acute job losses. The White House statement aimed to reassure commerce groups amid urban unemployment protests.
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Joseph H. Baird
United Press
Washington
Hoover
Commerce and Labor Departments
Secretary of
Commerce
Lamont
Labor
Davis
Lamon
Sir Lent
White House
Progress with Probe in Haiti
In Fort Prince Haiti on March 8 preliminary drafts of a political program to end the U S occupation are with the Hoar 8 investigating commission. Opposition leaders Justin Lam Georges Leger Seymour Pradel Antoine Rigal and Pierre Eudicott gain more time to revise demands for discussion next year. Both the commission and the Haitians appear satisfied with progress this week.
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United Press
Fort AI Prince
Haiti
United States
Hoar 8
Justin Lam
Brown dies from oil tank explosion injuries near Titusville
Marvin A. Brown aged 33 of Grand Valley died at Corry hospital after an oil lease accident near Excels near Titusville. He was injured while thawing a line to a forty-barrel tank when gas in the tank was ignited. A step son pulled him from the edge of the tank as he plunged. He leaves a wife and seven children and was to be buried at Grand Valley. Funeral services set for Tuesday at the Grand Valley home with cemetery interment.
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T. J. O'Connell
United Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Doam. S. Ware
United States Senate
James J. Davis
Izbur
Will Nave
Excels Lee Miles
Titusville
Marvin A. Brown
Grand Valley
Corry Hospital
A. Brown
Dan Brown
Corry
Brown
Son
Titusville City Hospital
Itusville
Coty Hospital
Moller
Ayy
Davy
Corny
Arthur
Wooster
Outlook Poor For Prohibition Legislation
Washington March 8 Prohibition legislation faces slim chances this session as House splits over enforcement. Only one Wickersham proposal to move the Prohibition Bureau to the Justice Department is likely to pass the Senate with tariffs. Two Jones law amendments defining slight violations and empowering U S commissioners to try minor offenses stir counter proposals and criticism widening the gap within the judiciary committee.
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Washington
Mar
Congress
House
Wickersham Law Enforcement Commission
Hoover
Prohibition Bureau
Treasury
Justice Department
Senate
House Judiary Committee
United States Commissioners
Judiciary
Who Is He King of Oil Magnates Now in 91st Year
One of the world's richest men is profiled as he turns ninety one, with notes on wealth, influence, and business empire. The feature references his status as a leading oil magnate and hints at his prominence in global markets. Page eight contains the extended profile.
Young Woman Slain Fire Destroys Deserted Lake Villa Cabin
A burned body found in a deserted Lake Villa area cabin is believed linked to a murder and an arson. Police say the mutilated remains show signs of hacking before the fire was set to hide evidence. The body’s identity is unclear, hampered by burns. Caretaker Edward Schram reported the blaze and gasoline odor as firefighters investigated potential gang involvement during the off season.
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Illinois Lake
United Press
Lake Villa
Ml. Mat
Deep Lake
Dub Poline
Antiochfic Department
Edward Schram
Rumor of Steel Merger Hits Wall Street
New York March 8 Rumors sweep Wall Street of a potential merger between Bethlehem Steel Corp and Tongston Sheet and Tube Co with preliminary steps reportedly taken though the depth of progress remains unclear.
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New York
Wall Street
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Toungstons Sheet and Tube Company
Strikers' Taxicab Proposal Reaches Company Officials
PrlissunGH March 8 The peace proposal from striking taxi drivers to their employees, hoped to end a 16 day strike, is in the hands of Parmalee Transporting Company officials awaiting a decision. The proposal was handed to Mayor Charles H. Kline last night by strikers counsel.
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Prlissungh
Parmalee
Charles H. Kline
Death follows sudden attack at Washington justice dies
Justice Tilward Terry Sanford of the Supreme Court, aged 65, died after a sudden attack at his home on Connecticut Avenue Washington. He collapsed while seated in a dentist chair and could not be revived. The death cast gloom over associates as doctors reported his condition worsened while he had earlier required help with duties on the court. Funeral plans contemplated a Knoxville burial with distraught colleagues and family in attendance.
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United Press
Washington
Mar
Trageuy Wist
Jy Hani
Hwee
Justive Tilward
Terry Sanford
Tonys
Sanford
Qoon
Ribanie
Wiley
Hart
Supreme Court
Deati
Taf
Santoyits
Knoxville
Sutherland
CORRY COUPLE SURVIVE SCRAPE IN SARASOTA CRASH
A Corry couple, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Bliss, narrowly escaped serious injury in a crash near Sarasota, Florida. Mrs. Bliss suffered a fractured rib and bruises, while Mr. Bliss had minor injuries. Both are recovering. details were scarce as word arrived from the scene.
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F. Bliss
Sarasota, Fla
Bliss
Sarasota
Jf St
Sally
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Northampton
Maas
Seleene
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Kenneth G. Crawford
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