Powers stunned by proposal to retain troops in Rhineland
London and Berlin clash as Germany proposes to keep troops in the Rhineland as a symbol. British French and Belgian negotiators resist. a league council meeting may be postponed as consultations continue. Germany offers to negotiate with France and Belgium and refrain from sending more troops, but will not withdraw existing forces.
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London
Lotarno
Rhineland
Germany
Asl
Adolf Hitler
Patuday
Mitterseoffer
League Council
Berlin
Mar
France
Belgium
Thhineland
Brance
Corry High Debating Team Shapes League Race
Corry High School leads the inter high school forensic league as it and peers Meadville Franklin Titusville contend for the Allegheny College Cup. Upcoming debates Wednesday include a 10:15 morning match and a 3:30 afternoon session.
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Franklin
Corry
Meadville
Titusville
W & Pet
Franklin ci
Gerry
Ville
Franklin High
Terror erupts as Madrid sees rising leftist clashes
Madrid reports a spread of left wing violence with over 20 killed and 70 wounded since Saturday. Communist and Socialist mobs gathered in Cuatro Caminos Ventas and Puente De Vallecas while heavy police guarded districts to disperse rioters with force short of gunfire.
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United Press Madrid
Cuatro Caminos
Ventas
Puente de Vallecas
Madrid
Rescue Thwarted by Second Slate Slide at John Hayes Mine
In Dubois Pennsylvania the John Hayes mine at Lutherburg suffered a cave in that trapped 32 year old Low Senner. Rescue crews worked overnight but a second slate slide at 3 30 am buried the victim further. Senner died at 8 30 am as teams continued to remove the body.
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United Press
Dubois
Low Sener
John Hayes
Luthersburg
Senner
Selner
Hopkins Defends WPA Amid Graft Charges in West Virginia
Washington March 13 Harry Hopkins today defended his agency against charges of political domination and graft in the West Virginia WPA. He called the accusations unfounded after a 10 day probe by WPA field representative Alan Johnstone. Senate hearings on the matter were anticipated as critics pledged to present supporting evidence.
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United Press
Washington
Mar
Harry Hopkins
Rush D. Holt
W. Va
West Virginia
WPA
Alan Johnstone
Senate
J. Hamilton Lewis
D. Tl
Standing Committee
WIP
Three Die and Two Hurt in Dorrance Colliery Explosion
A gas explosion in the Dorrance colliery of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company killed three men and left two laborers in critical condition at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Victims are Joseph Michaels 30 of Wilkes-Barre, Zalint Mossil 40 of Wilkes-Barre, and John Grayson 25 of Kingston. Injured are Benjamin Turner 22 of Plains and Anthony Lankowski 23 of Wilkes-Barre. Rescue teams faced gas fumes to reach the scene and recover bodies and aid survivors.
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United Press
Wilkes-Barre
Mar
Dorrance
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Benjamin Turner
Plains
Anthony Lankowski
Wilkes- Barre General Hospital
Joseph Michaels
Zalint Mossil
John Grayson
Kingston
Turner and Lankewsie
Mayors Seek WPA Continuance and Funding Request
Washington dispatch reports mayors of 100 large U S cities urged President Roosevelt to continue the Works Progress Administration and asked for 2.204 billion dollars. Led by New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia the group said continuance is essential for jobs and community relief, noting WPA outcomes and the program’s aim to employ the needy.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Works Progress
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
New York
Conference of Mayors
LaGuardis
Kiwanians vote on vocational school at luncheon meeting
At the Hotel Corry today a straw vote by service club members shows 12 to 5 in favor of establishing a vocational school. In the same vote Erie County tuberculosis hospital project drew eight for and ten against.
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Evetion of
Iew Vocational School
Hotel Corry
Service Club
Erie
Bullet Halts Youth in Country Road Hold Up
Frank Kasper a 22 year old resident southeast of Corry paused to the commands of a bandit after a bullet tore his raincoat on a country road near Pope's Grove. The robber took about $5 and a girlfriend’s photo and disappeared as Kasper stood stunned. Police were not advised of the incident.
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Frank Kasper
Corry
Pope's Grove
Midnizat
Kasper
Journal
Sway
Astaire balks at big contract with Rogers
Fred Astaire reportedly rejects a 1,000,000 offer with Ginger Rogers for four films. REO wants the team to continue, while Astaire seeks six to eight months off to visit relatives in Ireland, arguing continuous work may hurt their popularity and violate contract terms.
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Reo
Ginger Rogers
United Press
New York
The
World Telegram
Fred Astaire
Fllm
Miss Rogers
World-Telegram
Astaire
Lord and Lady Cavendish
Lismore
Ireland
Hauptmann Reprieve Dangle Hangs On Gov Hodiman Action
The Hauptmann death sentence hinges on Gov. Hodiman granting another reprieve. Hoffman’s power to delay expires this week. State police await any confession or statement from Hauptmann to implicate alleged accomplices as the March 20 deadline nears.
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Robert Musel
United Press
Trenton
N. J
Gov
Hursly G Hodiman
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Carpentes
Hoffman
New Jersey
Kn. Borlay
Hauptmann
Floffman
Gotham to probe morons and maniacs driving cars
New York magistrate Charles Solomon urged Mayor La Guardia to order a motor vehicle bureau inquiry. He cites thousands of mentally subnormal drivers licensed. Carmine Paduano, 27, who caused four crashes in 1935 including a child’s death, pleaded guilty to three traffic violations after a psychiatrist testified to low badge mentality.
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United Press
New York
Charles Solomon
Fiorello H. la Guardia
Motor Vehicle Bureau
Carmine i Paduano
Ami
Blizzard Howling Across Minnesota
A March blizzard swept Minnesota shutting trains and buses, grounding planes and crippling communication. Gale winds piled snow five to eight feet on highways while Hibbing schools closed. temperatures expected to rise tomorrow.
Flood Waters Endanger Area and Rail Traffic
Heavy rains amplified by river swells threaten extensive property damage across lowlands. Bridges and roads face inundation as streams rise and trains experience delays due to high waters. A near bridge breach on Curry Spring Creek road near Wilorkin farm underscores worsening conditions as cold snap and snow forecast for tonight.
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Seane Mekes
Curry- Spring Creek Road
Wilorkin Farm
Luis Aun
Lystinayne
Uelayel Louay
Pennsylvania Badlotel Way
Marhing
Uie
Council Plans Action Against Delinquent Taxpayers
City officials discussed methods to collect back taxes at a committee meeting in the Municipal building. A plan to collect delinquent taxes will likely be finalized at Monday's regular meeting as the city faces a serious financial shortage. Penalties may be reduced to spur payment after limited success from an earlier drive.
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Municipa
Mystery surrounds Weber King's marriage plans in England
London dispatch reports confusion over King Weber's marital intentions as observers doubt a royal wedding before the House of Commons. The 5 year monarchy faces speculation about an imminent union or continued bachelor status amid political scrutiny.
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Ey United
London
Mar
Weber
Enzlamt
House of Commons
Ig Remota
France ratifies Franco Soviet pact of mutual defense
Paris March 12 The French Senate ratified by a heavy majority the Franco Soviet treaty of mutual defense in response to Hitler repudiating the Locarno accord.
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United Press Paris
Adolf Hitler
Huge Army Funding Measure Passes in Senate
war department appropriation of 60 006 000 approved today would allow an army enlistment level around 1 09 000, higher than the present 147 000. The measure includes 6 290 000 for an exhibit in Maine and funding for a navy project. The vote was close with party lines.
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United Press
Wasimington
War Department
Swan
Lee
Maine
County Taxes Cut Sparks Riot at Meeting
County commissioners vote to reduce Wei county levy from eight to savin with a one mill cut urged by Erie Improvement League. The meeting devolves into a near riot as Commissioner Blair opposes the move and proposes eliminating the tuberculosis hospital to fund Elekixpayns group. Solicitor rules Blair’s plan illegal as the budget is set. Continued on Page Three.
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Mapenetia
Wei County
Savin
Thomas W. Bluthcy
Kiwanis Club
County Court House
Meres
Erie Improvement League
Flatley
Helen M
Bijon H. Blair
Revision may be included in special session call
Governor Earle said he may include the subject of constitutional revision in a special legislative session within the next two months. The session would provide state funds for unemployment relief after June 1st when current appropriations run out. William Schnader, defeated candidate in 1934, urged revision in a recent speech.
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Earle
Ny United Press
Areisburg
Jima
William A. Schnader
Warle
Striking Akron Rubber Workers Vote On Truce Proposal
Striking rubber workers at Goodyear Tire and Rubber plants prepare to vote on a truce proposal after 24 days of blockade. Japan reports the death of former foreign minister Count Yasuya Uehide from pneumonia.
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United Press Akron
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Tokyo
Yasuya Uehide
Washington
Connecticut Sees Worst Flood Crisis in Decades
Reports from New York New England and New Jersey describe serious flood conditions as warm rains and thaws sent rivers over banks. Ice jams and rising water forced evacuations amid widespread damage to homes and infrastructure, with towns like Ashgrave Schuyter and Mohawk valley battered by river flooding and disrupted utilities.
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New England
New York
Penna
New Jersey
United Press
New Eneland
Pennsylvania
Finland
Mohawk Valley
Belelgia
JaWer
Darthy
Vendal
Hoosac
Ashgrave
Schuyter von
Susquehanne
Chethung
Cameron
Cachoetan U
Man confesses to razor slaying of 18 year old in Avella
James McGinnis, 47, admitted to fatally slashing 18 year old Grave Bien Gillespie in the Avella home cellar. He was captured in Pittsburgh after visiting his granddaughter and reportedly claimed memory loss. District Attorney James C. Bane described the confession and stated McGinnis offered no motive.
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United Press
Washington
Man
James McGinnis
Vox Siiiner
Gillesple
Avella
Ibelmr
Pittsburgh
Authorilina
McGlnnis
Helen Schamuy
Hazelwood
Bidney
Sam Bye
Alteged Stontier
McGinnis
Ayella
Janes C. Bane Gaid
Byles Claims U S Oil Reserves Largest in History
Pittsburgh on March 12 A J Bylea president of the American Petroleum Institute says U S oil reserves are now the largest in history and there is no need to worry about an oil shortage at a meeting of the local chapter of the American Institute of Banking.
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Unite Press
Pittsburgh
United States
Axtell J. Bylea
American Petroleum Institute
American Institute of Banking
Senate committee hints at contempt over telegraph subpoena
The Senate lobby committee declined to accept a court in function and suggested contempt proceedings against Western Union Telegraph Company to compel compliance with a subpoena for messages.
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United Press
Washington
Mat
Senate Lobby Committee
Western Union Telegraph Company
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