Roosevelt Wins Labor Accept Coast to Mediate Rail Talks
United Press reports on March 21 that President Roosevelt won railroad labor unions consent to accept Federal Coordinator of Transportation Joseph Eastman’s mediation to settle wage disputes with carriers. The unions declined further talks with carriers for now, noting the workers' economic plight.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Railroad Lsbor Wnions
Joseph Eastman
A. W. Whitney
Railway Labor Fixedltives Association
Whitney
Federal Coordinator of Transportation
W. F. Thieher
Conference Committee of Managers
Eastman
Eynon Enters Republican Governor Race in May Primary
Benjamin G. Eynon former state commissioner of motor vehicles filed petitions as a Republican candidate for governor in the May primary. He was dismissed from the highway department by Governor Pinchot two years ago after long service. McNair also filed for the Democratic nomination, joining Judge Bonniwell who sought the Democratic line earlier.
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Eynon
Pinchot
United Press Harrisburg
Benjamin G. Eynon
Scranton
State Elections Bureau
Bynon
Highway Department
Ase
Eugene G. Bonniwell
Philadelphia
Hynon
William N. Mc‘Nair
Pitteturgh
McNair
Onniwell
Move to Save Slayer From Electric Chair
Harrisburg March 21 Efforts were made before the pardon board to save Richard Bach from the electric chair for the Philadelphia murder of Rose McGioskey Governor Pitchot has set March 26 as the date for Bach's execution at Rockview Penitentiary Bellefonte Counsel for Bach urged commuting the sentence to life imprisonment and protested a DA assistant’s claim that Bach confessed to his mother since conviction
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My Annied
Harrisburg
Richard Bach
Rose ‘McGioskey
Philadelphia
Pitchot
Bach
Rockview Penitentary
Belle~ Fonte
State
Mitchell urges single aviation agency to oversee field
Brig. Gen. William Mitchell told the House Post Office committees that all aviation should be under one federal agency to prevent private money interests from driving development. He supported limited airmail subsidies under strict control and criticized the air corps record for mail flying due to equipment and weather issues. He followed Chester W. Cothell who opposed subsidies and favored mail contracts based on railroad terms.
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United Press
Washington
William Mitchell
Mitchell
House Post Office
Air Corps
Chester W. Cothell
Wester Air
Man Kills Brother in Law Then Surrenders in Philadelphia
William Manderfield, 31, confessed to shooting Theodore de Michael, 23, husband of his sister. The killing occurred after de Michael released from prison and sought his wife, who then lived with her mother. Manderfield walked to a police station and gave up the gun, detailing the fatal ambush.
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United Press
Philadelphia
William Manderfield
Theodore de Michael
de Mice
Manderfield
DeMichael
MOVE TO CHECK PARROT FEVER
Pittsburgh officials and doctors discuss emergency steps to curb parrot fever after three deaths. A proposed city ordinance would destroy all parrots and related birds in Pittsburgh while consolidating quarantine in one area for patients. Coroner McGregor supports citywide bird destruction as Dr. Moyer orders quarantine and shop birds killed.
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Pittsburgh
Oficals
Allegheny County
W. J. McGregor
Allé- Rheny County
Ray P. Moyer
Mn Quntantine
Cornelius D. Scully
Calmell
Mayer
Mayor Assails Department Heads Over Expansion of Power
The mayor bypassed the director of streets to add a political ally to the street department, sparking criticism of dictation over municipal bureaus. Observers ask why the one man council is not reshaped to fit his vision and save taxpayers from added costs.
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Stanley H. Nichols
Miller
Department of Public
Craalé
Detectives on the trail of Samuel Insull abroad
Two American detectives surveil ports and ships in Port Said Egypt seeking Samuel Insull who seeks refuge from U.S. extradition efforts. Authorities, amid rumors, monitor Maiotis and secret landings while Insull’s fate remains unsettled between Greece, Monte Carlo and Red Sea routes.
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United Press
Egypt
Samuel Insull
United States
Lal
Athens
Chikaga Utilities
Thaull
Monte Carlo
Riveria
Beypls
Install
Pest
Red Sea
Abyssinia
Addis Ababa
Tasil
Woman seeks share of hotly contested estate
Mrs Net Brydon of Scranton Pa asks for a portion of the $40 000 estate of her father Charles J Harrison of Somerset Pa. The case reached the Pennsylvania Supreme Court after arguments before the full bench in Pittsburgh.
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United Preas
Japan seeks amicable settlement of far eastern issues
The Japanese government has begun direct diplomatic talks with the United States to settle all far eastern questions. Reports say Japan seeks immigration revision, recognition of Manchukuo, and the abandonment of Philippines bases in exchange for naval parity and a neutral Philippines pledge.
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Hobart C. Montee
United Press
Washington
United States
Japan
London
Manchoukuo
Basia
Cordell Hull
Koki Hirota
Manchuwguo
Manchuria
Pu Yi
Philippines
Great Britain
Little Hope of Passing Silver Legislation
Washington March 21 Congress silver leaders privately admit little hope of passing sweeping legislation this session to restore silver to the monetary system. They push the Dies bill offering up to 4.6 billion dollars in world price value for agricultural exports with a 10 to 25 percent premium. Bills like the 18 to 1 silver plan are sidelined as other proposals surface.
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Edward W. Lewis
United Press
Washington
Congressional
White House
Senate Agriculture Committee
Burton
Theelex
D., Mont
Ren. Willian
W. Plesinger
D. Olio
Young Americans May Escape on Confession
Robert and Marjorie Switz, American suspects in a major espionage ring, may avoid prosecution due to a 1886 pardon law for confessing spies. Andre Moise urged frank talks after the ring’s activities reached the United States and Norway. Five arrests followed, with further counterespionage actions by the Secret Service expected.
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Ralph Heinzen
United Press
Paris
Robert
Marjorie Switz
England
United States
Andre Moise
Tem
Secret Service
Driss
Ohtoric Dik Boulin
Legion of Honor
Armes
Eage Five
Corry Sinking Fund Shortfall Persists After Council Action
Corry sinking fund needs for 1934 remain far short of required levels despite council orders to set aside 2.20 of each 100 in taxes for the sinking fund and 0.54 for the interest account. City treasurer Westley refused to concur, highlighting ongoing arithmetic and legal gaps in funding.
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Corry
Council
Miller
C. A. Duke
F. B. Westley
Sinking Fund Commission
Eame
Westley
Miller Bloc
Spring Arrives With Mixed Weather Across City
Spring began at 2 38 AM but daytime showery and cloudy conditions persisted. By noon sleet and heavy showers followed by continued overcast skies marked Corry V's first official Spring day.
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Sol
Corry V
Plan for tougher NRA enforcement in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg dispatch reports Miss Cheriotte B. Carr state secretary of Labor and Industry urged stronger NRA enforcement. She argued many employers evade rules via chiseling practices, calling for swift penalties and a revamped compliance system with wide inspections and less notice to violators. Toll reductions for the Clarice Perry bridge were also announced, pending audit.
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United Press
York
NRA
Cheriotte B. Carr
Labor and Industry
Miss Carr
Harrisburg
Miss Cerr
Clarice Perry
Xuivanta
Suequehamma
Harrisurg
Public Service
Roosevelt to Meet Auto Makers to Avert Strike
President Roosevelt plans talks with auto manufacturers in Washington and will meet labor representatives tomorrow to avert a threatened industry strike. He will not convene a joint session and will keep employer and union leaders in Washington for negotiations. Labor figures William Green and others are to participate as the talks proceed.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Weite House
James Couzens
Mich
Sen
Couxesa
Newsnten
William Céllics
American Federation of Labor
Detroit
Collins
Teim
Bia
Washington Tomorow
William Green
Caling
John Bailey
Artine Greer
Ocal
Michigan
Questionnaires to Candidates Demand Party Principles
Harrisburg March 21 The state committee mails questionnaires on temperance observance social legislation and government economies to state legislature candidates. Answers will be charted and sent to county officials who will aid elections of those supporting the committee's principles.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Equor
Pennsylvania
Ory State Committee
William H. Hay
Harrisbuey
John A. McSpahan
Eresare
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