House Approves P S C Ripper but Senate Next Week
Harrisburg reports show the House voted 139 to 49 to repeal the seven member Public Service Commission and replace it with a six member board. Senate hearings set for next week on the companion bill and arguments from utilities carriers and officials focused on advancing state regulation and potential rate impacts.
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Commission
House
Preston Williams
United Press
Harrisburg
Achterman Gminsky
Public Utility Commission
Public Service Commission
Commonwealth
David Lawrence
Lae Public Service Commission
Public Utilites Committee
Lawrence
Ino
Edmund C. Weingard
Chambers- Vins
State Association of Boroughs
Pittman Pushes Plan for Expanded Supreme Court
Sen. Isey Pittman of Nevada urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to consider an amendment to the judiciary bill to create a reorganized Supreme Court of 12 to 15 members. He favored a permanent 15 member court with broad siting powers and a chief justice able to summon members for major cases.
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Unites Prese
Washington
Isey Pittman
Nev
Senate Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Pittman
Three WPA Workers Killed at Philadelphia Navy Yard
March 10 three WPA workers were killed at the Philadelphia navy yard when caught beneath the boom of a traveling crane. The incident occurred at the Tem PhYaMe yard and involved workers trapped under the crane’s moving boom. The event prompted an investigation and safety reviews.
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Philadelphia
WPA
Tem PhYaMe Ha Navy Yard
Wagner Bill Clears Senate On Erie Water Commissioner Power
United Press reports that Rep. Joseph C. Wagner of Erie saw his bill pass the Senate with a 42 to 0 vote and move to the governor for signature. The measure transfers appointive authority for Erie water commissioners from county courts to the city council.
Spanish ship captain slain by crew in mid Atlantic chase
Survivor Pablo Boo, last known crew member of the freighter Mar Cantabrico, says the captain was killed after crew suspected him of conspiracy with Nationalist warships. First mate Franca Maria allegedly redirected the ship toward Nantes, then toward a standard lane used by British ships. The Loyalist supply ship reportedly remained afloat with its war material cargo as efforts to salvage continued.
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United Press
Archachon
France
Pablo Duafi Boo
Mar. Cantibrivo
mid-Atlantic
Boo
Henri Cameleyre
Mar Cantabrico
Canarias
Franca Maria
Straita
Gibraltar
Maria
Nantes
Portugal
Newercastle
England
Administration plans two labor bill proposals in Harrisburg
Harrisburg reports prompt administration leaders prepared two bills for next week. One would guarantee collective bargaining rights, form a labor relations board, conduct elections and set fair practices. The other would strengthen the mediation bureau to improve enlisted industrial dispute handling.
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United Press Harrisburg
Barre
McGinnis
Labor Relations Board
Uivens
Devarument of Labor and Industry
Als Rutes
Court enlargement drive opens with plea to act
Attorney General Homer Cummings told the Senate judiciary committee that Roosevelt’s plan to enlarge the Supreme Court is needed to restore balance in government and to clear the way for urgent social and economic legislation. He rejected alternatives to counter “reckless use of injunctions” against New Deal laws. Roosevelt urged quick action to protect the constitution from a too powerful judiciary while advocating appointments of younger justices.
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United Press
Washington
Homer S. Cummings
Roosevelt
Cummings
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Lyle G. Wilson
Mar
Congress
Supreme Court
Youth Crushed While Offering Assistance Near Prospect
At Butler Pennsylvania on March 10 a 16 year old, George WN Garayasiog of Princeton New Castle R D 6, died helping a truck couple to a trailer. Blair and Caravassos paused to guide Watt’s backing, but the truck drifted and crushed the youth between truck and trailer, death reported as instantaneous.
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Butler
George WN
Garayasiog
Princeton
New Castle
R. D
Prospect
Caravassos
C. F. Blair
Blair
C. W. Watt
Porterville
Watt
Company Union Rejects AF L Terms in Auto Talks
Detroit dispatch reports union leaders resumed negotiations with General Motors and Chrysler as Governor Murphy rushed from Florida to aid in settling sit down strikes idling more than 75,000 workers. The piece notes Chrysler’s firm stance on a single union, the A. F. of L. affiliation question, and ongoing bargaining rights amid threatened plant actions across multiple plants in Michigan.
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United Press
Detroit
General Motors
Chrysler Corporation
Frank Murphy
Florida
Murphy
Dettoit
Linior
Immson Mater Cap Singrahy
Sidedown Abikes
Warriors of America
WAI General
AL Vienickel Ainedo Highland
Wankers Yamalind
Factririeg
Ieniait Paleo Plank
Larseat Chigalen Division
de- Quoitarga
Sliera
Canteria
Mubelg ™ Grators
Anil
Ue Women's
Wunilisey
Nernergoawy Hrlyudn
Eshrysler Contenmines Ve Simi
Richard T. Frantenstein
A. Angon
Eabiindd
Alvonkor
Unite Sul
Eheystey
Esane
A.W. A
Chrysler
Mbal Te Plantad
Ship Burns at Boston Pier with 1.5 Million Loss
Boston dispatch reports a British steamer cargo lighter destroyed by a blaze at a Boston pier within an hour, causing about 1.5 million dollars in damage. The fire, thought sparked by a spark tram from a nearby tunnel, endangered the hulk and waterfront property valued at many thousands. Affected crews and local authorities are investigating the incident amid tense labor weather in the harbor.
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City Press
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Cpap
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Chunnel Ab
Ic Buige Wil Heen
Uplossolis Ton United
Real Tte Linspiaelench Hulk
Livelo Puil
Gyaard ii
Danger
Charleston
48K Approval Big Air Defense Bill
Congress was asked to approve the largest national air defense program in history as Senate advocates push to expand the Navy appropriation bill to include more defense against serial raids. House military officials prepared to seek unamended peace-denial appropriations for the new air corps.
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Congress
Senate
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Epcsalis
Fay
Nie Werny
Local unions plan to build own federation
Washington march 1 leaders of the C I O plan to form a rival federation to the American Federation of Labor. The move aims to sever ties and create a new workers organization across textile, shipyard and oil fields with national scope. officers empowered to issue affiliation certificates as feasible.
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United Press
Washington
Liubos
G. 1. C. Guitns
New England
William Green
Mriwiden
1. O
Naional
Trooper Denies Violence in Moneghan Case at Trial
United Press dispatch from Somerset reports Anthony Saniite, a state police triber rider, denied on the witness stand that he laid a hand in violence on Frank C. Moneghan during the night of the Uniontown hotel incident, amid allegations of police third degree coercion.
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United Press
Somerset
I.a
Anthony Saniite
Tribe
Frank C. Moneghan
Uniontown
Midwest Winter Storm Hits Midwest States
March 10 report describes a cold snap across the Midwest with sub normal temperatures. Snow covers sections of at least six states as authorities warn continuing below freezing conditions for the coming days.
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Chicago
Middlewest
Euring
Bitter fight over probe of Pennsylvnia courts
Harrisburg March 1 The proposed legislative investigations of the judiciary and the two branches of the assembly appear likely as Gov. George E. Holmes Waris signs a joint resolution creating a legislative committee of eight members. The move follows persistent reports about the integrity of court procedures and calls for clear authority and safeguards to maintain public confidence in Pennsylvania courts.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Mir
Fies EU
Assembly
George Hy Waris
Teor F Torlay Sam Pinpar
Aye
Rawle
Sen
Praaie
Rathy Berks
Whlan
Tener
Itt Inkies Rity
Eeu
Ail Muynibyers
jMillun
Ginee
le Nolris
Rex Cutlney
New Suspect in Matison Case Emerges in Tacoma
Federal agents questioned a new suspect in the Mattson case, Joe Munchy, 40, an ex-convict, after prison informants linked Joe Murphy, a Tacoma cook, to threats and ransom plans. The Seattle jailer noted similarities to the earlier suspect and notes of ransom plotting tied to a toy typewriter used for the ransom demand.
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United Press
Tacoma
Wash
Mir
Feeral
Charles Molson
Joe Munchy
Seattle
Mall Starwien
Joe S. Murphy
Mattsoney
Starwiriva
Stangich
Murphy
Selze
Pacorma
Hahn Jungle
Bhirphy
Starwith
Mattson
Starwich
Tacoma Cook
Vancouver
FIBI
Tacoms
Rey's Plan for Craft Unions Stalls Merger Feud
In Pittsburgh veteran labor figures discuss a pro Quisual stance by Frey tied to John Lewis’s influence. Garnege-LlIboi Steel Company aligns with Amredowy Pederwson while organizers push for union representation independent of the company. Ralph Marti notes the grievance committee invited Frey to advise Pittsburgh on a course, signaling possible development for joint statements and further union activity.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Marci
Pro Quisal
Garnege-LlIboi Steel
Eral
Law
Organim Lion Af Steelworkers
Pittewurgtl
Frey
Ralph Marti
Lhdeusloyes
Pitts‘burgh
Aylvise
Liset Weeks
Pram A. i Ut L
Cineuay Ona Simuliser Apes
Phewre Union Sebep
Movin Levu
Ibing Phaos
Strel Lnlustrs
Snow and Cold Threaten Early Spring Travel
Fragments describe winter weather lingering with heavy snow and subfreezing temperatures. Snow drifts block streets and snarled traffic as winds gust past five above zero. forecasts hint at a brief thaw by Sunday but cold snaps remain likely.
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Wight
Bombs Dropped On French Passenger Ship Djebel Antar
An unidentified Spanish air plane dropped five bombs on the French passenger freight ship Djebel Antar today. One bomb pierced the deck and entered the engine room but did not explode. The vessel left Bone for Marseilles and was expected to arrive tonight.
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France
Djebel-Antar
Bone
Algeris
Marseilles
Bond Issue for Flood Control in Harrisburg
The Barle administration proposes a flood control bond issue of 50,000 tied to floral work, financed by a DWI bond issuance. Sponsored by Rep. Samuel A. Weiss of Allegheny, the measure was introduced in the House and approved by the legislature. It requires a second legislative approval before voter consideration.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Barle
Uhrot
Tieyders
Samuel A. Weiss
Allegheny
Wea
Westinghouse Workers Given Wage Increase
Pittsburgh March 10 roughly 1600 common laborers at Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing were assured a six cent raise with no further progress reported in wage talks affecting the company’s 6000 plus employees.
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Yuinee Frew
Pittsburgh
Westinghouselectric & Manufacuring Company
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