Townsend Speaks Here as Town Plans Aid for Elderly Victims
Dr. Francis E. Townsend urged reform of taxation and a universal sales tax to fund a revolving old age pension plan. He claimed the system would boost purchasing power, create jobs, and promote prosperity, while opposing real estate tax burdens and centralization. He spoke to about 400 at the Rex theatre, accompanied by Capt. Brunton, and planned to address Cambridge Springs later.
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Francis E. Townsend
Rex Theatre
Washington
Townsend
America
CAIRP
Treasury
John A. Lanaton
Filegar
Corry Club
Harrison resigns Pitt athletic post ending feud
Don Harrison, athletic director at the University of Pittsburgh, submitted his resignation to the athletic council today and it was accepted immediately, ending the feud between Harrison and head football coach Jock Sutherland.
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Harrison
Pitt Athletic Post
Pittsburgh
Don Harrison
University of Pittsburgh
Athletic Council
Jock Sutherland
Roach
Brother shoots family in Wilkes-Barre tragedy
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania a young woman Mary Leabeski 24 lay unconscious from gunshot wounds believed inflicted by her brother Joseph 28 who also killed their mother Mrs Peter Losheal and was fatally shot later by authorities. Father found Mary and mother after sounds of gunfire and Joseph died in hospital hours after being wounded. Dr George Baskett from Rettut Mentall hospital noted Joseph had four months in that institution in 1934.
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United Press
Wilkes-Barre
Mar
Mary Leabeski
Peter Losheal
Joseph
Mary
George Baskett
Rettut ‘Mentall Hospital
Hogan Victim Feared for Life Before Slaying
Relatives of John E. B. Hogan, district Townsend organizer, said he lived in constant fear of being killed by Mrs. Elizabeth Sample in Erie. His sister Laure Filegar of Pleasantville told authorities Hogan feared for his life, prompting District Attorney Mortimer B. Graham to seek the electric chair for Sample.
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John EB. Hogan
Townsend
Wilzabeth Sample
Erie
Laure Filegar
Pleasantville
Hogan
B. P. Hogan
Pleasantvile
Mortimer B. Graham
Legion to Expand Junior Activities and Reorganize Sons of American Legion
Elmer C. Cartier Post 385 announces plans to revive junior activities and reorganize the Sons of the American Legion while a girls club is being planned. About thirty juniors attended a post party with games and contests including paper race and marshmallow tie. A meeting is set for next Friday at 7 p.m. to reorganize the Sons.
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Sons of American Legion
Elmer C. Cartier Post
American Legion
Sons of the American Legion
Laurasment
Dick Orn
Arthur Pairchilds
Bob Stowe
Doris Stowe
Mary Orn
Barbara Orn
Max
Douglas Brown
Phil Brown
Robert Stowe
Max Brown
Bill Brown
Tmyrest
Legion
Bodies of 425 Are Prepared Strike Leaders Warn Ouster
Four hundred twenty five sitdown strikers threaten to resist plant ouster at Chrysler amid a clash with authorities. The union letters to Governor Murphy pledge no cave, insisting grievances be settled or state troops may intervene, signaling broad industrial tension and potential resolution steps.
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United Press
Detroit
Chrysler Corporation
Prieparol
Cov
Frank Murphy
Orbein
TisiL-da Vieners
Explosion at New London School Reveals Improper Heating Blamed
A military court of inquiry in New London Texas heard evidence that improper heating caused a gas buildup which exploded, killing 411 children and 4 teachers. Investigators examined whether gas from a nearby oil field basement or wall spaces triggered the disaster.
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Military Court of Inquiry
United Press
New London
Tex
Mar
Walla
Mintatera
Morning Telegraph
Tyler
Way
W. L. Thompson
Jess Vaughn
Zachariah Combs
Military Court
Military Board
Clarence B. Parker
Atate
Minne I
Megligench
Quiz Mistress of Victim's Husband
Canton Ohio March 20 authorities grant an extra week to question Theresa Ludwig the pivotal mistress involved in the investigation of the shotgun slaying of Howels wife Devher 8 Cable pigment builder in the case.
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Unne
Nine Million Starve in Henan Province China Famine
Central China reports a nine million person famine in Henan Province as a 15,000 square mile famine belt nears collapse after eight years of crop failures. Peasants strip metal from homes for food while relief hinges on early rainfall, according to authorities.
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United Press
Peiping
China
Chang Min
Bank Trial Resume WithBradford Bank Conspiracy Case
Assistant U S District Attorney John Ray outlined plans for resuming the Bradford Commercial Bank conspiracy case on Monday. Indictments stem from a alleged 139000 shortage of funds in 19% with eight Bradford residents charged including John T Canning and others tied to Cunningham Gay Company and Bradford bank leadership. The list includes John Becker, Floyd Peat, Stanley Berton, W Alterson Lyich, Billinson McCaig, and Russell Hingenford among others connected to the bank and local firms.
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United Press
John Ray
Wilson R. Cimgbell
Farmers and Mechanics H'eist Company
Bath
Bradford
Pindford Commercial Bank
John ‘T. Canning
Sam, Rennet
Cunningham Gay Company
John W Becker
Th Company
Floyid Peatmenter
Bejdford ‘Bank
Stanley Be Berton
Headford Note Taller
W. Alterson Lyich
Billa Plinson MccCaig
Russell Hlngenford
Pagk
Italian Units Beaten Back in Loyalist Counteroffensive
Reports from the front describe Loyalist forces halting the insurgent advance led by Gen Francisco Franca near Aragon highway with Mussolini era units and reinforcements. In Pennsylvania Edgar T Williams a World War II veteran died from burns in a hostel fire. A sit down strike began at Murphy Stores in Pittsburgh area amid a general labor action.
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United Press
Madrid
Mar
Aragon Highway
Francisco Franca
Gajanejos
Aldoona
Edgar T. Williams
CCC
Rea Ing
Murphy
Pittsburgh
GC. Murphy Co
Wikmerding
Tible Creek
East Pittatnungh
Bid Accepted for 21000 Sewer Bond Sale in Pittsburgh
The council accepted the bid from McGregor Inc of Pittsburgh for 21000 in sewer bonds to fund the municipal storm sewer program. The winning bid, deemed best, was reviewed after public discussions with area property owners about the right of way and potential legal obstacles, with solicitor Blaine Kinead present.
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Glover & McGregor, Inc
Pittsburgh
Ow Cowell Wahnial
Bidené Glrwy de McGregor, Inc
Dittsburgh
Wllyla
Pittsburgh Bhyanelal Hows
Labutnthonamil Royhart
Albaoush
Nver de McGragor
Glover
Blaine Kinead
Lega
Qunisipal Courgel
Labor Bills Drafted in Harrisburg Schedule
Harrisburg report outlines labor bill activity with focus on a 40 hour week proposal and final items for consideration. One bill passed both houses and awaits governor action, including a measure requiring prompt employer reports of occupational injuries.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Hartewendai
Senate
George H. Barle
Suspected fugitive Bruno seen in South New Orleans area
Police traced Joseph Bruno, a convicted mage slayer linked to a 3 year old political victory party killings in Pennsylvania, after an escape from Pottsville jail. He was later reported near Jacksonville, Florida, as authorities pursue him. Meanwhile National Pants plant in New Castle plans Monday restart after strike settlement for 350 workers.
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New Orleans
Marco
Pennsylvania
Joseph J. Rruno
Ketavves
Brino
Parale
Pottsville
Jacksonville
New Castle
L. B. Pilzel, Marmger
National Pants Company Today
Aps
Supreme Court plan sparks partisan clash in hearings
United Press text reports Irving Brit and Brant urging caution on Roosevelt court plan as two weeks of hearings end with a closely divided panel. Brant argues for expanded court membership to 13, while stressing efficiency and emergency needs.
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Joe Alex Morris
United Press
Washington
Mat
Irving Brit
St Louis
Vilitor
Bolt
Roosevelt
Brant
Verdinand Petera
New York
St. Louis
Marie Andonele
Supreme Court
Columbus Man Champion Trapper Wayne Jaggi
Wayne Jaggi of Columbus is named the champion trapper after a drive in Pennsylvanian districts. He reported totals across beaver otter muskrat and mink from opening Derrmer season. Jaggi's earnings reached 277.26 dollars for eight days of pelts in the season, with major work on Cohirebys and streams near Girard and Cambridge, reflecting strong trapping yields in the region.
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Wayne Jaggi
Columbus
Cary
Pennsylvania
Walt
Aymin
Derrmer
Cohirebys Pani
Tiesalga Tuepmedi
Girard
Cambridge
Colin Sraryue Rentiae Haniéomoly
Barber Admits Murder Of New York Girl
A Brooklyn barber confessed to police that he killed and strangled 9 year old Biner Sporrer, dumping her body in a sack near his shop after discovering the body on a porch in the Richmond section. Police Commissioner Lis J. Valentino announced the confession hours after the discovery.
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United Pres
New York
Deas
Biner Sporrer
Saleratore Ozsido
Lis J. Valentine
Richmond
Broldyn
Cleric Arrested in Anoaa Baby Case
Primitive Methodist minister W Ray Mon Williams was arrested in Anoa A on March 18 for allegedly being the father of an illegitimate child born to an 18 year old girl in a Scranton bar.
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Anooa
W Raymon Williams
Scranton
Amelia Earhart plane crash halts world flight try
In Honolulu on March 20 a Amelia Earhart solo flight attempt ended when her Lockheed Electra crashed on Lake Field runway during takeoff. Earhart and navigators Noonan and Manning escaped injury as the craft sustained heavy damage. Repair estimates suggest two weeks to four weeks for the prairie ship, with backup plans to continue relay flights.
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United Press
Onolulu
Amelia Earhart
Lake Field
Howland I Sland
Warhint
Harry Manning
Ire Noonan
Burhar
Marhart
Ealmly
Noonan
Ann Munning
Misa Barhart
Pau
Mal
Ouleland
Minas
New Front Project at Keeler Building Underway
Construction will start next week on a new front for the Keeler building at North Center Street formerly occupied by G & Murphy Company. Contractor Murphy and a local guild owner oversee material orders for a modernized facade aimed at restoring the street line and deepening display windows. A new entrance door will replace the present one and a coordinated set of improvements will hasten completion as negotiations continue for early rental by a merchandising firm.
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North Centertreet
G. & Murphy Company
Muctalroy
Wilhding
Takens
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