Rainey new speaker calls House to back relief measures
House Speaker Henry Rainey, assuming leadership, urged unity to pass relief legislation amid a financial crisis. He warned of serious emergencies looming for the republic, praised President Roosevelt’s actions, and urged the Democratic majority to back relief steps as the nation moves toward recovery and rebirth.
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United Press
Washington
Mir
Henry ‘Reiney
Lieniwis
Legialaton
Doday
Hainey
Chamber
Wilson
Democrate Party
Hiempeisuip
Serifius Utisineas
United States
Geo Grant
Damage suits in Erie and Crawford counties
Witnesses from Meadville and local residents appear in ongoing damage suits in Erie and Crawford counties. Helena Bolsford sues the Pennsylvania Railroad over alleged ejectment at a local passenger station. Lawry Doyen and Ethel Dayen sue Harley Carpenter of Meadville over a Riceville Corners automobile collision that caused serious injuries to the Dayens. The cases, heard in Meadville and Erie venues, have seen numerous subpoenas and delayed progress.
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Erie
Crawford County
Helena Bolsford
Pennsylvania Railroad
Paul Mould
Mendyske
Lawry Doyen
Ethel A. Doyen
Jim City
Harley D. Carpenter
Meadville
Riceville Corners
Dayen
Oss
Ons Carpenter
Tae
Bowers May Be New U.S. Envoy to Spain
Madrid dispatch reports Spanish officials favor the expected appointment of Claude G. Bowers, a New York newspaperman, as ambassador to Madrid. The move, not yet official, reflects broad diplomatic signaling amid U.S. and Spanish relations.
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Bowers
U.S
Spain
Claude G. Bowers
Unites Prose
Madrid
New York
Mayfrid
Pinchot Signs Moratorium on Sheriff Sales
Governor Pinchot signs a joint General Assembly resolution suspending sheriff sales on mortgages to April 8 and calls for immediate legislation to extend relief. A companion measure suspends evictions for nonpayment of rent, approved by the House and headed for the Senate. Unemployment plans loom as the crisis deepens.
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Paul Comly
United Press
Harrisburg
Mat
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Girardo Pinchot
Coyne Allegheny
Senate
House of Representatives
Iovatorium
Darlington Roopes
Leap
Rice
Jauphin
Senate awaits report on new banking bill
United Press reports in Washington that the senate is expected to receive a favorable banking bill report soon. The adjournment deadline looms as lawmakers await committee action and key formalities before moving toward final passage.
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Senate
United Press
Washington
Funcie
Eure Vineyormalites
Protest police steps in quell outbreak
Pittsburgh report notes protests against police methods at a demonstration outside City County Building. Three groups call for tomorrow's action, led by Ruth McCray and the national Labor Defense, with involvement from the United Workers and Steel and Metal Worker Industrial Union.
Board Discusses Hospital Crisis Despite Ongoing Losses
Directors at the monthly meeting faced a dire financial outlook for the institution. The hospital continues to operate with deficits and plans to stay open as long as possible, hoping for a rescue or cost cuts to enable survival.
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Culry Hospital
R Ghar Iepling
Eo Nantics
Kelly
Bensay
Howard
Brown
Miston
Akon
Pennsylvania Gis
Hirther
Bartlett
Iejohnmental 4
Two Slain In Farm Mystery Fire Burns Home
Wellsboro Pa March mystery attack at Alfred McGinnis gene see Potter county left two men dead, a boy wounded, home burned. Alfred McGinnis 50 Miles McHale 34 farm hands shot. Young Frank McGinnis 12 shot, taken to hospital. Mrs McGinnis and four children fled to neighbors. Lock of several others including a man named Charles ODonnell. Neighbors fought flames but house destroyed. Police offer no theory on cause or motive.
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Potter County
United Press
McGinnis
Stormeh McHale
Frank
Wellsville
N. Y
MeGinnis
Son
Charles O'Donnell
Job
Neightors
Police Guild
Chinese Troop Reinforcement Reported in Counteroffensive
RANDALL GOULD PRIPING reports a Chinese counteroffensive against Japanese forces near the Great Wall. An announced 66 000 troops would be committed, with Gen. Wane T-Chien and Soong Sheh-Quan leading brigades at Kus pukoh Pass and Hyinfeng-Ko Pats. Premier Ky T Sourg chaired a Changintian conference as Chang Kaishek travels to Shibehi to meet Yen Hsi-Shan. Gen. Syn Tien-ing remains in isolated combat zones amid ongoing fighting.
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Randall Gould
United Press
Priping
Hong
Great Wall
Wane T-Chien
Kus Pukoh Pass
Soong Sheh-Quan
Hyinfeng- Ko
Ference
Ky T Sourg
Scting
Chang‘intian
Maxey Pal
Peiping
Chung Hsneh-Lane
Mushing Counel
Chang Kaishek
Shibehi
Peiping- Hankow
Gin
Yen Hsi-Shan
Syn Tien-¥ing
Chengtehfu
Ghifene
Jewol
Order Banks Check on Gold Hoarders
The Federal Reserve Board expanded in March to provide a list of gold hoarders and possible withdrawals over the past decade. Aimed at the reserve system, the effort targets banks suspected of hoarding gold, with names and withdrawals under review by officials.
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Washington, Mar
Fouloral Reserve Board
Arde
Peteral Ri Seve Bankes
State opens relief market at Tarentum
WARRISBURG March 9 The state emergency rates Board announced the opening of a fourth community market at Tarentum Allegheny County to handle 5000 ration weekly. The commissary will serve Tarentum Sutras Heights and Brackenridge with assistants named to Titus. Tarentum is in the first category for stand ready to accept funds and the thrift garden program is set to enroll 200000 nets before planting time.
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United Press
Erie
Williamsport
Ail York
Saie
W. C. Wits
Allegheny Steel Company
Natrona
Sutras Heights
Brackenridge
Titus
N. © Grim
Dailes Hadespon
Tenuje Bryan
Ta S
Crys- Ber
Tre Hister
Vncating
Tarentina
Qler
Weltl
Dr. King Refuses Pinchot Resignation Request
In Harrisburg Clyde T King chairman of the state public service commission ignored Governor Pinchot s indirect demand that he resign. He stated he would remain in office until removed by the Senate or by the governor.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Mar
Clyde T King
State Public Service
Gifard Pinchot
Sanathc
Ald
Blustery Day Brings High Winds Snow and Damage
A blustery day in Greensburg brings winds up to 60 miles per hour and heavy snowfall. Electric and hail storms cause property damage, toppled trees, and ripped slate roofs while traffic and street crews clear walkways and responsibilities shift to snow removal efforts. Cars overheated by rain and radiator issues are reported along the Lincoln highway valley.
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Retef
Cpld
United Press
Greensburg
Severn Electric
Westmopeland County
Ligoaler
Lincoln Highway
Committee to Proceed With PSC Inquiry in Harrisburg
The McClure committee in Harrisburg declared it will pursue a full impartial investigation of the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission and its relations with public utilities. The statement reaffirmed Senate-directed aims from the 1982 special session amid criticism over alleged delays. Chairman McClure said further actions would be announced when the committee meets Monday.
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United Press Harrisburg
McClure Committee
Tseld
Pennsylvania Public Service Commission
State Senate
Oliver
Matin 1
J. David Stern
Phily-dlphis Recor
Pinchot asks resignation of P S C chairman
Governor Pinchot calls for the resignation of Public Service Commission chairman Clyde Li Ising as Senate delay and Supreme Court rulings affect action. King’s testimony on utility rates contrasts with Pinchot’s charges of gouging. Eaton earlier urged resigning. Also reported, Ellis M. Treat bequeaths 190000 to Mrs Hakes Palmer and 190000 to Mrs Sarah Hakes Trest.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Clyde Li Ising
Public Service Commission
King
Pihohot
Dy King
Senate
Supreme Court
McClure
Tinehot
Oliver K. Eaton
Pittsburgh
Sailising
Bamfalo Mar
Ellis M. Treat
Pennsylvania
Mid-Western
Hakes Palmer
Claremont
Calif
Sarah Hakes Trest
Pasadena
Control for Protection of Depositors Policy Debate
Frederick A Storm reports Washington debate on giving the Federal Reserve added authority to regulate banks and supply emergency currency. Lawmakers weigh safeguards for depositors while avoiding expanding government guarantees beyond existing unsecured debt. The article notes President's push and congressional consideration of executive powers over banking.
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Frederick A. Storm
United Press
Washington
Mar
Danie Oy
Federat Reserve
Cucreney
Askers Iy
Cmpfeney
Vil
Spain
Bani
Bank Legislative Program In Brief
President Roosevelt outlines an emergency bank program to reopen sound banks and broaden federal powers. Goals include reorganization and licensing of banks, control over banks and deposits, and extending Federal Reserve authority to support lending. The message urges immediate Congress action to combat speculation and restore depositor confidence.
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Tate
Roosevelt
Washington
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House of Representatives
United States
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