Guffey Opens Senatorial Campaign in Northwest Penn'a
Joseph P. Guffey, a Roosevelt ally and Democratic leader, opened his campaign for the U S Senate in northwestern Pennsylvania with a Corry dinner attended by county party leaders pledging strong support He discussed his Democratic work from 1912 to 1932 and praised Roosevelt while outlining the party's growing strength in the state The event followed his first post‑announcement visit to the district and set the stage for concerted backing of the Democratic ticket.
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Four Arrested for South Carolina Bank Messenger Robbery
United Press reports four arrests in a $50,000 robbery of a South Carolina National Bank messenger in Greenville. Charged are two city detectives John El Cora and Henry J. Lindsay, a bank bookkeeper, and filling station operator Robert Willimon. An accompanying messenger was present during the downtown daytime heist.
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Baltimore and Ohio seeks large grant for rail rebuild
Washington March 10 The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad signed an Interstate Commerce Commission plan approving a 4 million dollar PWA grant for construction and repair. B and O proposed to build 620 fondola cars reconstruct 100 tax ia repair 4 800 freight cars and render 240 locomotives with the eye.
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NRA Moves to Tighten Code Enforcement
Washington May 10 The NRA acted to tighten code enforcement and welcomed industry compliance on a 35 hour week while preserving current wages. The refractories industry conference also signaled potential reemployment for 2000 workers as wage provisions could lift common labor pay by about 10 percent. Justice Department aid and additional staff were announced to assist in enforcement and first focus on existing compliance cases.
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Insull Again Ordered Out by Greek Authorities
United Press dispatch from Athens reports Premier Punyos Taaldarleneed announcing Samuel Insull, Chicago utilities official, must leave Greece next week. Foreign Minister Maximos had urged expulsion after doctors deemed him fit to travel, while Interior Minister Tohoaus argued Illness prevented travel. The case ties to collapsed utilities firms and strained Greek American relations amid extradition efforts.
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Dillinger linked to Chicago gunmen attack on police car
Police chase ends when a gray sedan and a Lincoln are fired upon on Lake Shore Drive. Chicago gangland associates allegedly steal a powerful automobile and escape, wounding no one but damaging a patrol car. Police chief Robert Christian, in uniform, provides details and names a suspect, John Tillinger, amid the pursuit.
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No Preference for Veterans Across CWA Projects
Reports from city desks indicate orders to reduce CWA project labor by ten percent weekly, with Corry’s quota kept low due to bad weather. A Friday CWA conference announced veterans would no longer receive preferential treatment on CWA assignments as the program transitions from the public works fund to a new federal relief framework based on need.
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Millionaire Japanese Leader Is Slain in Attack
Heamakura March 10 Sanji Muto wealthy industrialist and newspaper publisher died from stab wounds inflicted by an assassin. News agency reports official confirmation of the fatal attack.
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Roosevelt orders curtailment of army airmail service
Washington March 10 President Roosevelt ordered curtailment of army airmail flying to prevent further loss of life among pilots. Col Charles A Lindbergh held an aviation conference with War Secretary Dern nearby as the White House noted deaths had been excessively high during severe weather.
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City Council Considers Tax Collector Bond and Fire Dept Appointments
City officials meet to consider requiring a 10000 bond for the tax collector and city payment of surety costs. A special session may also review the city finances and the legality of recent fire department appointments under a new 1988 civil service rule.
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Corry High Debating Team Competes in Allegheny Tourney
Corry High School’s debating squad will enter the elimination tournament sponsored by Allegheny College. Inaugurated yesterday Meadville High and Cochranton teams split decisions in prep contests. Trials occur at Allegheny College in early May with teams from City City Cored Stanulin Cochranton and Meadville set to contest.
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National Steel announces 1933 earnings in report
Pittsburgh March 10 National Steel Corporation reports 1933 net earnings totaling 2 17400.87 equivalence 230 per share on outstanding capital stock. The fifth annual report disclosed the financial results and outlook.
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Statewide milk prices set next week in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Pa March 10 An order to set statewide milk prices will be issued next week and take effect March 19 Edward A Stanford chairman of the milk control board said Preparations are under way using information gathered from hearings across the state Distributors from Wilkes Barre and Scranton asked to be excluded from the initial price fixing order until a later date officials said such a delay would aid unsettled conditions in the industry
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Cuba faces new strikes in defiant uprising fears
In Havana on March 10 unions including icemen milkmen and barbers struck for 48 hours defying President Mendieta who ordered dissolution of unions that stay on strike after midnight and voided contracts with noncompliant employers. Government cites radical leaders seeking a general stoppage akin to Machado’s overthrow last summer.
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Prediction of Temperature Drop in Pittsburgh Tonight
Pittsburgh forecast notes a low between five and ten above zero with snow covering streets and slick conditions as the thermometer shows a slow rise later. Weather delays affected the planned display visit of the new TWA airliner and a Chicago New York flight record was mentioned yesterday.
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Wholesale wine liquor imports after May 1st
Roosevelt administration moves to admit unrestricted import of foreign distilled beverages from May 1 to June. French champagne cognac Spanish sherry Italian liqueurs Dutch gin Mexican tequila Cuban rum and others to flow into the United States. The policy aims to boost domestic production lower prices raise treasury revenue and curb bootlegging.
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Curtail City Mail Delivery On Select Wednesdays
City delivery will be cut back with a single carrier on specific Wednesdays: March 14, 28, April 11, 25, May 9, 23, and June 6, with the same delivery hours as Saturdays. The change follows an official order from the post office, suspending early morning business section service for the rest of March.
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Counterfeit $5 Bills Reported in City
Authorities investigated a plan involving altered five dollar bills circulating locally. One counterfeit was reportedly passed at the offices of the Pennsylvania Gas Company with the note directed toward a city merchant, marking a bogus money incident in town.
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Eastman Proposes Bills On Interstate Transportation
Federal Transportation Coordinator Joseph Eastman urged Congress and President Roosevelt to enact immediate legislation regulating motor and water transportation under the Interstate Commerce Commission. He urged separation from NRA controls, noting its temporary wartime use is unsuitable for full coordination of all transport forms. Accompanying the report are three proposed bills to regulate motor and water carriers and to revise the ICC act, with emphasis on equitable long haul rates.
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Compromise Sought on Vets Compensation in House
Washington March 10 Democrats pressed for a compromise on Senate amendments to the independent offices appropriations bill to restore federal veterans pay and increase compensation. President Roosevelt’s veto loomed over any restored payouts as the Senate had effectively stalled the bill. Conservative Democrats sought a party-wide accord after a failed initial attempt to bind the caucus, while a coalition panel weighed options on the fate of the measure.
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