Beer for Revenue bill eyed in Pennsylvania House this afternoon
Pennsylvania lawmakers, urged by Governor Pinchot to act on unemployment relief, plan their own program. The Rice committee will introduce a 25 million dollar relief bill for 1994 85, funded by a bond issue, with allocations proposed to county boards and the state emergency relief board. Pinchot blamed political delay for jeopardizing state security and urged swift action amid the unemployment crisis.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Mar
Guy Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
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State Republican Organization
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Joint Session of Assembly
Revenue Department
Caus Iearly
Rotary Club Hears County Commissioner On County Finances
Rollo McCray, county board of commissioners member, spoke at the Rotary Club in Corry outlining county revenues and expenditures. He noted 32 percent for poor relief, 22 percent for sinking fund, 15 percent for crime prosecution, with salaries, offices, and courthouse maintenance comprising the rest. The address criticized high poor relief deficit and urged equalization of assessments. The club also adopted a resolution opposing proposed state action to close Edinboro and Clarion State Colleges.
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Service Club
Edinboro
Clarion Colleges
Ple Krie County
Fuind
Court House
Nodr Board
Rotary Club
Clarion
Penchtites
Harrisburg
C. C. Swill
Cambridge Eyrings
Everts
C. Crawford
C . Seely
Brie
Harry Cobper Bo
Sunday Sports Bill Defeated in State Senate Vote 26 to 24
Harrisburg March 14 The State Senate defeated the Schwartz House bill that would have legalized Sunday afternoon outdoor sports in Pennsylvania by amending the blue laws. The roll call totaled 26 to 24 after extensive debate. The measure, introduced by Rep Louis Schwartz of Philadelphia, had passed the House February 7 by 126 to 76 but was amended in the Senate without gaining majority support.
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Harrisburg
State Senate
Tony
Schwartz House
Pennsylvania
Cal
Louis Schwartz
Philadelphia
House
Senate
Beer for Revenue bill pushed toward passage in House
House leaders press Cullen beer for revenue bill toward swift passage. Final vote expected before adjournment this afternoon. The measure proposes tax and license changes for beer and related beverages, predicting at least 150 million dollars in first year revenue. The bill covers continental U S with dry states protected and includes provisions for local manufacture and distribution. Speaker Ramey indicated suspension of rules may be used to bring it up, needing two thirds.
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Washington
Senate
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District of Columbia
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Ramey
Paris to pay war debt installment to U S
United Press reports Paris plans to remit the December 15 war debt payment to the United States without awaiting a new parliament. The bit may be sent as scheduled, with experts noting no parliamentary delay. Other items note Sir Henry Thornton’s death in New York and U S warship embargo discussions.
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United Press
Paris
France
United States
Thornton
New York
Sir Henry Thorntoy
Canadian National Railways
Doctors Hospital
Sup't Dewey To Offer Program Later In Week
The school board reconsidered the drastic retrenchment plan adopted March 1 and instructed Supt Ralph S Dewey to prepare an alternate program. A special meeting may discuss the revised plan Thursday, with further action dependent on legislative proposals and business conditions. Members debated delaying cuts to gauge tax relief and general assembly results, seeking a plan preserving the current school structure while cutting costs.
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Bown of Education
Ralph S. Dewey
Krom
General Assembly
Harrisburg
Hillstrom
General
Wuld
Corry
Hillstram
Lave
Brown
Bostic
Bennett
Deiney
Hillsteens
Love
Dewey
Bosiis
Patterson
Bill Abolishing Poor Board In Committee
Harrisburg March 14 Senator Joseph Ziesenbein's bill to abolish elective directors of the Erie county poor board is in the Senate judiciary committee. The measure would appoint three county court directors, abolish elected directors, take effect January 1 1984 with staggered terms and place power to hire a welfare director and staff under court appointment.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Joseph Ziesenbein
Evie County
Senate
Tadiky
Hinstein
Allegheny
Erie
Liebtrnant
Edward ©. Shannon
Erie County
Banks reopen as New York eases into restoration phase
United Press reports banks in New York and nationwide advance to the second stage of restoration. Seventy two member banks in the New York district and many non member banks gain reopening approval. Not all banks in affected cities resume, and further steps toward broader reopening are expected in coming days. The New York Stock Exchange plans to reopen, possibly soon.
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New York
Federal Reserve Cites
New-York
Federal Reserve District
New Jersey
Fairfield County
Fairfield County, Gonn
Federal Reserve
Taiay
Aspen
Pomorsov
New Yorke Stocke Exchange
Conferences on Relief Set Up Harrisburg March 14
Harrisburg March 14. The State Emergency Board and Governor Pinchot announced a schedule of district conferences to increase the efficiency of relief administration in Pennsylvania. The events begin March 17 with entries for Huntingdon Pittsburgh and Erie regions covering multiple counties in each district.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Sara
Huntingdon
Bedard
Blair
Cambria Centre
Clearfield
Framelim
Fulton
Midiln
Somerset
Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Armstrong
Beaver
Butler
Clarion
Payette
Greene
Indiana
Telterson
Lawrence
Washington
Westmoreland
Orie
Crawtorn
Bill
Erie
Porest
Merteuh
Mercer
Wenapgo
Warren
Chinese mass to repel Nipponese along great wall
Changchun March 14 Chiang Kai shek ordered 15 divisions into position along the great wall to hold against Japan. Generalissimo Chiang Sui Shei was said to have taken personal command with three divisions at Shunhalkwan where the wall meets the sea. Seven along the wall guard the interior and six remain as reinforcement troops.
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Ching
Great Wall
Japan
Chiang Sui-Shei
Shunhalkwan
MacDonald to Meet Mussolini on Arms Parley in Rome
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald may visit Rome to confer with Benito Mussolini on rescue efforts for the arms conference as Europe faces German Axis tensions. France fears Italy Germany friendship while efforts aim to reach decisions preventing German rearmament before week’s end. In New York, about 140 million dollars in hoarded gold has been returned to banks since March 1.
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Ramsay MacDonald
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Mussolini
Europe
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Italy
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Dalatier
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France
New York
High Voltage Line Tragedy at Hidalgo Theatre
An accident at Hidalgo theatre ignited panic as a high tension wire fell against the railing. Twenty people were electrocuted and the current surged along the rail. Eleven more were trampled in the rush to exits, with at least seventy injured.
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State of Julsco
Mexico
Hidalgo Theatre
United States Adopts Stimson Policy in League Work
President Roosevelt's administration signals continuation of the Stimson guiding line as it engages with the League of Nations on the Far East crisis. Secretary Hull states the US will participate in advisory committee deliberations without voting, sending Hugh Wilson as the representative for Switzerland duties. The league panel invites US and Russian cooperation, framing cautious engagement and nonparticipation in voting.
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Joseph H. Baird
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
League of Nations
Geneva
Stave Stimson
League
Eric Drummond
Hull
Tsade
Switzerland
Hugh R. Wilson
Wilson
Far East
United States
Russia
Fitzgerald and Mumford Bills Pass in Harrisburg
Two measures of local interest were approved by the House in Harrisburg. The Fitzgerald Bill would place the treasurer of all third class cities on a salary, replacing the fee system, and passed 136 to 68 after debate. The Mumford Bill, regulating rates of public utilities by the Public Service Commission, passed 187 to 1, with Rep. Turner of Delaware the sole opposing vote.
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Harrisburg
United Press
Fitzgerald
Ainuse Tadlay
Mumford
Public Service Commission
Turner
Delaware
D R Hillstrom Reports Widespread Quake Damage
First hand account of California quakes reaching Long Beach via a letter from O R Hillstrom. The missive describes persistent tremors, fear, and evacuee living in the yard as aftershocks continue. Continued on page seven.
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California
Weole
D. A. Hillsstrom
O. R. Hilstrom
Long Bageh
Calit
Hilstrom
Edinboro and Clarion Would Lose Colleges
Pennsylvania House considers 20 bills to reform state finances and cut more than 21 million dollars. Abolitions include Clarion and Edinboro state teachers colleges and Shamokin and Department of Mental Hospitals. Salary cuts, cost savings, and a self funding overhaul accompany the plan.
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Paul Comly
United Press
Harrisburg
Mar
Halse OF Representatives
Joint Legislative Committee On
Philip Steling
Philadelphia
Comidale State Hospital
Shamokin State Hospital
Department of Internal Affairs
Department of State
Democrats in Senate back president bill amid caucus
Senate Democrats in caucus pledged support for the president's 900 million economy bill while leaving room to vote on amendments. Senate leaders said the caucus aimed to protect U S credit, with many senators indicating they might not vote for the bill without changes. The House had passed the measure as Roosevelts administration expected.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press State
Washington
Mar
Senate
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Robinson
United States
Nia
Getlon
McGill
Kan
Livie
Houari
Roosevule
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