Senate committee adds wine to beer bill in early passage
Senate finance panel approved a bill amendment to include wine and fruit juices with beer and favored its passage. Senator Reed predicted legal beer by April, as the measure could reach the floor after Roosevelt signs the Volstead modification. Debate focused on alcohol content and wine’s impact on markets and states allowing sale.
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Former Corry Girl Writes of Quake Terror
A letter from Mrs Alfred of Los Angeles details the California quake terror seen from northern Los Angeles near Hollywood. She describes a five minute shaking start, fires, outages, swaying lights and glass breaks, urgent calls for medical and military aid, and numerous aftershocks into the early hours. The account emphasizes the terror and destruction witnessed in the city and surrounding areas.
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Pittman Named Temporary Leader of Senate
Senator Key Pittman of Nevada is named temporary president pro tempore of the United States Senate. The veteran statesman also succeeds Senator William Borah as chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee.
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Pittsburgh Floods Menace City as Rivers Rise
United Press report from March 19 describes Pittsburgh’s Allegheny and Monongahela rivers surging to 28.8 feet, the highest in four years. Damage reached about 200000 dollars with barges, boats, and three bridges lost, while river traffic rerouted and residents faced dangerous jams and evacuation risks.
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Solve Big Gem Theft By Uniten Press
The theft of thousands of dollars in jewelry from prominent winter residents was solved today. Police say Harry Sidmore of New York admitted holding 500000 in stolen gems in a Miami safety deposit box while Grace Moore the opera singer was among those targeted in the burglary. Sidmore confessed and expressed sympathy for the public’s misjudgment of the amount involved.
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Corry Banks Reopen On Normal Basis After Suspension
Corry banks reopen for business with no restrictions beyond Treasury rules aimed at curbing hoarding of gold and currency. Both National Bank of Corry and Citizens National Bank had continued deposits and limited withdrawals during the suspension, with expected boosts to local retail trade and activity as confidence returns.
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France Demands End to Rhineland Demonstrations
Paris reports that France secured satisfaction from German Foreign Minister von Neurath over Nazi demonstrations in the Rhineland. Berlin promised the protests would cease and not be renewed, with formal notes to follow if Versailles treaty violations persist. Strasbourg notes night maneuvers by Nazi forces near Freiburg, seen as treaty breach by French sources.
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Roosevelt Drafts Farm Relief Plan for 200,000 Jobs
President Roosevelt to submit a two point program to Congress including immediate employment of at least 200,000 men in national forests and farm relief. Message to Congress expected on unemployment relief feature. Plan reportedly includes using government projects and clearing unproductive farmland and reallocating acreage.
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Millions sought for California reconstruction efforts
Los Angeles news reports a quake ravaged region prompting urgent funding requests. Millions are sought for reconstruction as citizens question why new school buildings failed first and what became of children during the quake. Officials estimate property damage at least 60 million dollars and set priorities for relief. The American Red Cross launches a 500000 relief drive for homeowners and small renters while state funds to be drawn from a 65000 emergency appropriation and guard units await authorization. Local leaders pledge further financial authority to aid recovery.
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MacDonald to Meet Mussolini in Rome
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and Italian Premier Benito Mussolini will confer in Rome in the near future. British Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon confirmed he will participate in the conference.
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Man dies from burns after Shaw Mines blaze near Meyersdale
Johnstown, Pa March 15. Burns from a mine fire at Shaw Mines near Meyersdale killed William Bowman, 69, in Memorial Hospital tonight. His wife is in serious condition at Mayernlass Hoopital. Three sons Dave, and Mrs. Ich Vierys, Brie, arrived to be with family. Other relatives in the city convey sympathy.
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New York Stocks Open Strong After Suspension
New York stocks opened strongly as trading resumed after a nine day official suspension. Investors bought large blocks of shares and demand appeared for companies likely to benefit from regulation. About 40,000 shares traded in early hours on the New York Stock Exchange, with total activity high compared with the first half hour of the previous day.
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Warlike Movements On Chinese Front Reported
Chinese and Japanese forces massed near the Great Wall with Japanese fortifications rising on both sides of the wall. Chinese troops launched counterattacks to threaten Nipponese positions and possibly push toward Paiping, while similar activity occurred among Cambodian units nearby. In Upper Darby, two bandits robbed Harry Mergis and wife, escaping with a car and jewelry worth about $3,000.
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Senate Tightens Debate To Speed Economy Bill
Washington March 15 Senate leaders imposed strict limits on debate to hasten passage of President Roosevelt's 500 million economy bill. The rule caps speaking times and aims to finish by nightfall, with amendments likely to send the measure back to the House. Democrats caucused to back the bill, debating veterans' benefits cuts and a Walsh amendment shielding veterans with service-connected disabilities.
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Westminster College Professor Honored as English-Speaking Union Scholar
Westminster College history assistant professor Leon Marshall has been chosen as the American candidate for the English-speaking union scholarship at Manchester University. Backed by Andrew Melon, Lord Derby, and Sir Ernest Thompson, the project funds two scholarships to study Manchester's early industry and urban development. Professor Marshall will study under Professor G Daniels of Manchester's faculty of commerce next year.
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Tornado Toll Rises Across Tennessee and Regions
Relief teams comb wrecked homes in Tennessee Arkansas and Missouri as tornado outbreak lifts total death toll to 31 with more than 500 injured. National Guardsmen deployed in Nashville while hospitals run on candlelight amid heavy rain hail and shattered property. damage spans Cumberland Gap to Prouder and Kingsport with dozens of communities hit.
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Congress to stay in session over farm relief and unemployment aid
Speaker Rainey said congress would remain in session until President Roosevelt's farm relief and unemployment program is disposed. The report lists multiple international and local notes including a treachery charge in Harrisburg and a Mexico theater tragedy with 27 injured.
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