Corry Banks Poised to Reopen After Suspension
Banks in Corry remain closed under Federal limits with no local charges. They stand ready to restart immediately once permission is granted, amid signals Congress may extend the short term. Scrip is not issued locally, except possibly by Pittsburgh centers, and banks consult New York and Federal Reserve for guidance.
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Corry
Congress
Pittsburgh
Aft-Ioan
Corty
I Hanks
New York
Tilts
Mederal Reye District Bank
Washington
Prohibition Bureau Shifts Focus From Speakeasies to Supply Lines
United States Mar 8 The Prohibition Director announced a policy shift directing agents to concentrate on supply sources rather than only raiding speakeasies. The move aligns with the bureau appropriation that omits funds for purchasing evidence, while Congress requested halting such purchases.
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United Frews
Washington
Prohibition
Woodpack
Prohibition Bureau
Woodcock
Bureau
Congress
Wooden
Moratorium Declared On Sheriff Sales In Pa
United Press reports the Pennsylvania General Assembly adopted a moratorium on all sheriff sales until April 5, with Governor Pinchot awaiting signature. A related resolution to forbid evictions for non payment of rent until April 1 was adopted unanimously and forwarded to the Senate. The Senate sent it to committee as the legislature adjourned until next Monday night.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Mar
General Assembly
Pennsylvania
Senate
Setitor Quyne
Allegheny
Gifford Pinchot
Coyne
Hoopes
Berks
Assembly Weighs Beer and Light Wines Legislation
United Press reports Harrisburg that the General Assembly will consider only beer and light wines in the current session. Rep Clin tn Sowers says the special committee decided regulation of all spirits is premature. A proposed license-fee schedule targets wholesalers in cities and counties, and a referendum provision aims to limit local liquor questions to once every five years with strong measures to separate retail and wholesale interests.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Mar
General Assembly
Clintn Sowers
Philadelphia
Dot
Commonwealth
Pittsburgh
Scranton
Boroughs
Sowers
Government urges cash tax payment by March fifteenth
The government asks all who can pay the first income tax installment by March 15 in cash or money order. Those unable to obtain cash can use checks, ruled Commissioner David Burnet. If banks later do not honor the checks promptly, taxpayers may be required to pay the amount in cash.
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Wasniyu1ung
Alan. J
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
David Burnet
Banking Bill Passed by House and Senate Action
The House of Representatives approved the London banking bill by a vote of ninety to eight after an attack on banks and bankers in the state. The Senate endorsed amendments and sent the measure to Governor Pinchot for executive action. The bill legalizes provisions empowering the state secretary of banking to permit institutions with restricted withdrawals to remain open.
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Lancucrees Harmiisburg
Mar Satter
House of Representatives
Talay
Senate
Chicago pays tribute to Mayor Cermak at homecoming
Chicago marked the return of Mayor Anton Joseph Cermak in a solemn homecoming. A chrome casket rested aboard the funeral train as a fog shrouded service began at 10 a.m. at Twelfth Street station. About 50,000 mourners lined the streets while family and associates traveled with the procession recounting his fight after being shot in Miami while escorting President-elect Roosevelt.
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Robert T. Loughran
United Press
Chicago
Soni
Anton Joseph Cermak
Mhindis Central
Artiyac
Twelvn Street
Guiseppe Zangara
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Miami
Youth Indicted in Airplane Killing Near Cameron County
Cameron County grand jury indicts 17 year old Earl Dodson on a murder charge tied to a slaying 1000 feet above the ground in an alleged plot to seize a plane from flying instructor Lehman Nelson. Dodson is charged with aiding his roommate Erin McCall in the plan.
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Sy Unites Press
Ibriownsvisile
Tex
Cameron County
Former Supreme Court Justice Holmes Celebrates Birthday
Former Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, 92, remains secluded at his Boston area home as a 1883 poem by his father surfaces amid his birthday observance. Holmes, who left the bench a year ago after 19 years as a leading federal jurist, is viewed in retirement with a $20,000 five year pension and ongoing reflections on a long life and Civil War service.
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John A. Reichmann
United Press Star
Washington
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Supreme Court
Ashland
Wis
Bamqit
Boston
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Sila
Justloe Holmes
Holmes
Keats
Hint Yante
Continuation of Teachers Colleges Probable
United Press reports Harrisburg Mar 8 that series school bills favorably pass the House of Representatives. The measures replace the key school code, govern consolidation of districts, adjust salaries, alter state grants, and allow additional reductions with council consent. A subcommittee prepares report backing combined teachers colleges.
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United Press Harrisburg
House of Representatives
Cormunities
Hal William A. Senmiller
Cimel
Toy
Han
Wilson
Melfyan
Large Masonic Lodge Gathering Draws Delegates
150 Masons and delegations from Sherman Union City Spartanshurz Columbus and Erie attended a Masonic Temple meeting hosted by Cuiry Lodge No 2 F A M. The event marked the largest lodge gathering since moving into its new Killet with a banquet in the Eastern Star hall and a social program led by Warrant Master Loyd Stowe.
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Sherman
Uuion City
Spartanshurz
Columbus
Erie
Masonic Temple
Cuiry Lodge
Worstintul Masten Loyd Stowe
Attiters
W. Lambling
Unemployment Survey Completes Reserve Investigation
Harrisburg March 8 An investigation and survey of unemployment reserves has been completed by the unemployment reserve committees appointed by Governor Gifford Pinchot. A report will be presented to the executive in the next few weeks by Charles Denby, chairman of the committee. The governor plans to include the study material in a second unemployment message to the General Assembly.
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Unites Ere
Harrisburg
Mir
Ute
Gifford Pincit
Charles Denby
Commits
Pinchot
Genereal Assembly
Protest Over First Ward School Closing Sparks Civic Action
Property owners vow vigorous opposition to proposed closing of Hiding School in the First Ward district. A petition with hundreds of signatures circulated before noon, aiming to present the protest at the upcoming school board meeting on Monday. Leaders argue long commutes, building loss, and property devaluation affecting the community.
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First Ward
Phal
Schonl Board
Harding Schenl
Cymcord
Senators and Counsel Break Over P S C Quiz
Harrisburg dispatch reports a tense session as the State venue committee debates how to handle the resignation of Counsel Oliver J. K. Eaton of Pittsburgh amid disagreements with Senate investigative chair John McClure. Eaton’s withdrawal prompts renewed calls to subpoena witnesses and press the inquiry into alleged corruption at the State Public Service Commission as urged by Governor Pinchot. The committee awaits legislative session to resume action.
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Harrisburg
Man
J. David Stern
Philadelphia
Fist Not Else Today
Oliver J K. Eaton
Pittsburgh
Haton
John 1 McCuire
Delaware County
Senate
McClure
Stad
Philadelshir
Eaton
Prablian
W.tettere
Hed Pitien
Pinchot
Crisis Faces Hospital Over City Aid Decision
Corry Hospital Association directors meet to decide on a proposed city loan of 6000 and annual 6000 appropriation. Officials say no legal path exists for further aid and fear the hospital could close without new funds. The board plans to review the crisis at Monday night’s regular session.
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Te Corry Hospitsl Association
Cornell
Fearful Hoarder Deposits $46,000 in Gold
An unidentified man, fearing a fine for hoarding, entered a Central City Trust Company teller window in Philadelphia and attempted a large deposit. He opened a heavy bag and stacked $5, $10 and $20 gold coins on the counter, receiving a receipt for $46,000 before leaving. authorities kept his name and occupation confidential.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Central City
Eller
Japanese Move Into Lingyuan After Chinese Flees
Japanese armored forces entered Lingyuan after five days of marching. Chinese resistance collapsed. residents resumed business as the Japanese occupied the town. Missionaries and residents, including Harriet Minns of Buffalo, were unharmed amid air drops and flag incidents. one British missionary was attacked by rioters but others remained safe.
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Frederick Whiteing
United Press
Lingyuan
Jehol
Mar
Hie
Harriet Minns
Buffalo
Miss Minn
Bradlawoope
Jebel
Japan preparing to resign from league report
At a cabinet meeting Foreign Minister Yasiya Uehida announced a draft completion and signaled steps toward Japan leaving the league. Uchida urged Britain to lift the arms embargo affecting Japan and China, expressing hope for easing restrictions soon.
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Japan
League
United Press
TOKIO
Taheen Completée
Yasiya Uehida
Uchida
Great Britain
China
Currency to Loosened via Federal Reserve Threat
In Washington reports say the federal reserve will loosen currency through its banks to ease the banking crisis. President Roosevelt plans to ask Congress for broad powers to address the situation as officials indicate the move aims to pump money into business channels rather than issue scrip.
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United Press
Federal Reserve
United States
Viame
Roosevelt
Wondin
Re Uluchistig
Treasury Woortin
Woodin
Congress
Washington
Mar
Secretary of Treasury
Woodlin
Willie
Tim
Marc
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Sordon
Cermak
Zangara
Veacher
Celeere
P.S.C
Oliver K. Eaton
James A. Sullivan
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Treasury Department
Sec'y Woodin
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