Beaverdam-Wattsburg road improvement bids planned
Beaverdam Road Assured reports 27,000 feet of Beaverdam-Wattsburg highway to be resurfaced with bituminous pavement on crushed aggregate base. Bids open April 2 in Harrisburg. Project covers Wayne and Amity townships with Scope from Range’s Corners to Beaverdam. Expected early spring start, completion this year. Plans include Route 6 widening and curve reductions.
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Department of Highways
Harrisburg
Beaverdam
Wattsburg
Wayne
Amity
Trig
Range’s Corners
Erie Bag
Spring Creek
Garland
Corry
Union City
Beaverdam-Watsburg
Pennsylvania
Gand Goods
Annual camp set for July by Pennsylvania Guard unit
Company A, 12th Regiment of the Pennsylvania National Guard, will hold a two week camp at Indiantown Gap starting July 18. Guardsmen will travel by train this year, an experiment by the federal war department. Annual inspection of Company A is planned for the evening of July 1 with Col. G W Reinhardt of the War Department and Col. Robert Morris of the Pennsylvania National Guard in charge.
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Pennsylvania National Guard
Indiantown Gap Military Reservation
Stuart Houghton
Caor
Federal War Department
G. W. Reinhardt
U. S. War Department
Tuere
Col
Robert Morris
Pennsylvania Nations] Guard
McCormack closes U5 concert career in Buffalo
United Press reports a brilliant American concert career ending after 28 years as John McCormack, amid thunderous applause, stepped from the Buffalo Consistory auditorium stairs last night.
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United Press
Buffalo
John McCormack
Buffalo Consistory Auditorium
Explosion and Fire Destroy Taylor Aircraft Factory in Radford
At Radford Pennsylvania early today a fire swept the Taylor Aircraft Company factory causing an estimated $200,000 in damage. Night shift worker Jon Putzmann of 20 men was burned in an explosion of paint fumes. A plane inside the plant for reconditioning was lost, but 15 nearly finished ships were moved outside as firefighters fought the blaze for four hours amid repeated explosions.
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United Press
Radford
Taylor Aircraft Company
Jon Putzmann
Putemann
Margiotti Criticizes Judge Maxey Over Trooper Acquittal
Somerset, Pa March 17 The State Supreme Court Justice George W Maxey ordered Trooper Anthony Sanute acquitted in the death of 64 year old Frank Monaghan, after the jury could not reach a verdict. Attorney General Marglott denounced the ruling as a miscarriage of justice, calling it unprecedented and unlawful. Sanute, a World War veteran and horseman, is the second of seven officials tried for Monaghan's death. A fellow trooper, Stacey Gunderman, was previously convicted of second degree murder with a 10 to 20 year sentence.
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United Press
Somerset
State Suprémé Court
George W. Maxey
Anthony Sanute
Frank C. Monaghan
Commonwealth Attorneys
Pennsyvania
Sanute
Lato
Maxey
Sainte
Charles J. Marglott
Commonwealth
Aith
Tribune
Matice George W
Pennsylvania
Monaghan
Yale
Stacey Gunderman
Detroit hotel strike ends in compromise and partial settlements
Four Detroit hotels resumed normal service under a compromise agreement that brings workers back while final issues are resolved. The 88 hour sit down at one hotel and 17 hour lockouts at three others disrupted operations for patrons at the Statler, Bock-Cadillac, Fort Shelby and Detroit-Leland, affecting about 2,500 guests. PROBE LOSS OF PLANTS Harrisburg legislative inquiry targets reports of migration from Greensville and related emergency tax burdens under Sen John H Dent’s direction.
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Detroit
Statler, Bock-Cadillac
Fort Shelby
Detroit-Leland
Harrisburg
Gretriew
Pennsylvania
John H. Dent
Wesmore- Tand
Erie woman's counsel claims surprise in Hogan murder case
Elizabeth Sample, 45, a former Corry resident, is charged with slaying J. E. Hogan in Erie. Attorney John A. Blackmore argues a third party angle and says police propose a different theory. Investigators say fingerprints on the revolver and distance firing suggest no struggle. An inquest is set for 10 p.m. tomorrow in the county courthouse grand jury room.
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Elizabeth Sample
Corry
J. E. Hogan
Erie
Townsend
John A. Blackmore
Commonwealth
Blackmore
Burton J. Laub
John Coates
Hogan
Sample
Charles Leone
W. G. Stroble
Tiniaday
Lucille Towin
Strikers Defy Court Order at Chrysler Plants
Washington reports Gov. Murphy may invite Walter Chrysler Corp chairman and John L. Lewis to Detroit to help resolve the automotive strike. Sit-down workers ignore a federal injunction and keep nine Chrysler plants idle past the deadline, with about 6,000 strikers paralyzing production at the Detroit complex. Fire in Braddock gutted a building’s first floor, damaging three stories. cause under investigation with losses around 60,000.
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United Press
Washington
Frank Murphy
Michigan
Walter P. Chrysler Corporation
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Detroit
Murphy
Chrysler Corp
A. m
Allen Campbell
Chrysler
Biz Detroit Plaza
Braddock
Braddock, Pa
Braddock Avenue
Tutling
Bradford Bankers Convicted on Four Counts
Bradford County jurors found four counts of an indictment true against a Bradford bankers group tied to an alleged $1.8 million shortage in the Bradford Savings Bank affairs. The federal grand jury returned a sealed verdict as jurors recommended mercy for one defendant in the broad scheme. The trial, with multiple co defendants, is expected to proceed to sentencing in the coming weeks as charges include false entries and embezzlement related to the bank's affairs.
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United Press Eras
Startey EG
Berton
Bradford Counieriut
Medora Twige RM
Gibeson
Mercy
Bentin
Enibeius
Benlow
Four Die in Virginia Fire Near Caylor
Four members of Granville Ayers family perished in a house fire in extreme northeastern Virginia near Caylor, as Ayers woke to find his home engulfed. His wife, a two-year-old, and a five-year-old child died alongside a one-day-old infant and a hired helper remained missing.
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Ly United Press
Catylor
Mat
Granville Ayers
Ayers
Caylor
Virginia
Narri Bors
Vaste
Justice McReynolds Clarifies Off Record Talk
Washington March 17 Justice James Clark McReynolds moved to clarify remarks about President Roosevelts plan. He said his comments at a fraternity banquet were extemporaneous and not a pledge to break the Supreme Court unity. Reporters were present. he insisted he did not seek interviews or enter the court controversy.
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McReynolds
Josera
Traill
Panquet
Amery Hin Tale
Amelia Earhart to Launch Nonstop Flight Tonight
United Press reports Amelia Earhart Putnam plans a pre-dark takeoff from Oakland on a pioneering around the world flight. If weather holds, she will use the dirt Oakland runway and aim for Honolulu about 2400 miles away, anticipated in roughly 12 hours amid a breaking storm off the California coast.
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Amelia Earhart
United
Riots in Paris Leave One Dead and Dozens Wounded
Paris officials report one person killed and about 440 hurt as left wing protests erupted after a security shooting. Demonstrators clashed with police and guard units in the Clichy area and across the city, with strikes by Communist workers adding to the unrest. Premier Blum met with Communist leaders to show sympathy while authorities pledged heavy patrols to prevent further violence.
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Harold Ettlinger
United Press
United Press AF
Prosnion
Louyy
Wllord
Yropulae Front
Hwo
Paris
Charda
Lenn Blagy
Quai de Bourton
Mei
Clichy
Prefecture of Polices
Ministry of Intwelor
Impire
Senate passes tax amendment resolutions in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on March 17 the Senate approved constitutional amendment resolutions to permit income tax, aligning with the House passed measure. The Simon amendment, supported by Rep. Joseph Simon of Minton, cleared the Senate 22 to 12, while another amendment approved by the 1888 legislature awaits House concurrence. Ben George W. Woodward of Philadelphia sponsored the second resolution which now goes to the House.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Senate
Supreme Court
Joseph Simon
Minton
House
Ben. George W. Woodward
Philadelphia
Rule Out First Degree Verdict In 1906 Crime
In New Castle Pennsylvania Judge Walter Braham delivered a first degree murder verdict today at Rostoe Baposito a 56 year old Canadian gold miner trial. The case concerns paying a man near West Pittsburgh Lawrence county thirty years ago and reflects a historic crime proceeding.
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United Press
New Castle
Walter Braham
Rostoe Baposito
West
Pittsburgh
Lawrence County
Rail unions announce wage plan amid broad benefi ts
Washington March 17 a long awaited agreement on a pension and pay program for rail employees was announced after talks led by Wallacy Saige. President J J. Wehey of the Amersham Ballons and Morrison at the worksite outlined the terms including a total pay raise and revised benefits for eligible workers with a 12 year horizon for full implementation.
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Allen C. Dibele
United Press
Washington
Railson
Wallay Saige
Paul
Teachers Fete Rotary Club At Fine Meeting
A garbled report describes teachers honoring the Rotary Club at a social evening. Attire and speeches are noted, with mentions of local clubs and officials. The piece ends noting continued coverage on the next page.
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Teachers Fete Rotary Club
Probe into oil regulation in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg report notes administration seeks probe into Pennsylvania oil industry to assess if statutory regulation is needed to stabilize lubricating oil and gasoline prices. Introduction of the measure is by Representatives Lewig of Philadelphia and Finenery of Philadelphia, with Gov Earle weighing potential regulation of oil, gas, and natural gas industries by a proposed public utilities commission.
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Preston Williams
United Press
Harrisburg
Pennylvania
Reps
Paul C. Lewig
John J. Finenery
Philadelphia
George H. Earle
Public Utilities Commission
Kin dispute ends in double tragedy in Pennsylvania
In Clinksville Pennsylvania on March 16 John Allen aged 42 shot his brother in law Charles Klock and then killed himself when Klock refused to surrender Allen's 12 year old daughter who had taken refuge in Klock's home.
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Clinksville
John Allen
Charles Klock
Poll
Klock
Allen
Bia
Vote Returns 10 Jobs At Meeting This Afternoon
Workers of Aero Supply Corporation voted at a Grand Theatre meeting to accept management terms and return to work. The ballot was 126 to 110 in favor, with implications for immediate reinstatement and a broader union involvement noted by organizer Cael Chxlein.
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Aero Supply Corporation
Grand Theatre
Lee
Lininniwe
A. Bar L. Lender
Cheelly
Wiinkeers
Ril Bis
Vil Vinenen
al Muspinat
Arom
Ib Wambo
Wallont
Strikebreakers Arrested In Philadelphia Style Probe
Police detain several strikebreakers amid suspicions of altered looks and staged identities. Officers say the group hired by a Philadelphia detective agency to disrupt local labor activity, with potential federal implications if across state lines. Local officials vow to uncover the purpose of their visit and any unlawful acts.
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United Press Jualin
Alliermly
Mill Ownura
Beri
Ueto
Tonderaland
Ural
Philadeiphia
Fire devastates Danville Hospital grounds building
Officials at the state hospital reported today a fire causing about 50000 in damage to an old building on the grounds. The structure housed storage, with several married patients and staff living nearby in the tran dimar area, but no injuries were noted.
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United Preasu Po
Hopital
Force
Ingane
Trandimar
Dang Jy
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