Eviction Drive Intensifies as Detroit Sit–Down Strike Looms
Police continue forced removals of Chrysler sit-down strikers in Detroit as UAW officials warn of possible mass action. Detroiter Governor Murphy flies to the capital, while HomER Martin presses recall petitions and seeks a "square deal" under Wagner Act.
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Hughes Frowns on Proposed Judicial Reorganization
Supt. testifies gas was taken without permit. William C. Shaw 61, New London schools chief, admits gas used in explosion that killed 426 last Thursday came from a private company pipe line without authorization. Witness details, court proceedings, and impact on investigations amid chaotic testimony.
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McLean Named PRR Agent at Driftwood
C K McLean, longtime PRR freight and transfer staffer, promoted to Driftwood agency. He left Corry today to assume duties, succeeding Agent Walker. McLean previously aided as acting agent at Union City and hails from Union City, with earlier ties to Corry.
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Pennsylvanians Benefit From Social Security Provisions
Harrisburg March 22 Approximately 2,493,870 Pennsylvanians are benefitting from 10 features of the social security act state officials said. Beneficiaries include 2,381,000 under unemployment compensation and 112,870 under nine other public assistance plans. Records show 2,420,392 wage earners covered by unemployment compensation have applied for accounts under old-age benefits. Federal grants totaling 602,509 have been made to the state unemployment compensation board for administration expenses.
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Transfer of Cases on False Propaganda Sought
Pittsburgh May 22 Attorney Toki Tniggan Jr asked the state supreme court to transfer remaining Monsig tan Stated degree cases from Somerset to a new venue. Duggan alleged state justice agents spread false propaganda during wartime to influence defendants, while Attorney General Margiotti contends the original venue step was properly obtained. The court accepted the petition but set no date for a response or slow- cause order.
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Townsend Ends Area Visit Moves Toward Chicago
Dr. Francis E Townsend finishes a campaign swing addressing Townsendites in Cambridge Springs Corry and Warren, urging a liberal speaking system while projecting a movement enlisting millions to back a plan for 200 per month for those 65 and over. Townsend names district backers and a board of directors including Lanston Wrist and Lewis.
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Railroad Man Killed at Erie in Tragic Accident
Patrick J. Holihan of Erie Pennsylvania, 60, a railroad brakeman, was found dead beside Nickel Plate tracks at Nineteenth and Reed streets. Coroner believes death accidental, possible fall from train or crossing mishap. Survived by children in Erie. Funeral set from East Twenty‑fifth Street home to St. John’s Catholic Church and Trinity Cemetery.
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Mussolini Returns to Directly Lead Italian Foreign Affairs
Rome reports Premier Benito Mussolini speeds home to resume direct charge of Italy's foreign policy, two days early. Denials claim his Iran and North Africa visit was not shortened by Spanish reverses, with scattered reports noting Nazi ambassador Wilhelm Waupels arrival at Hendaye en route to Paris.
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Loyalist Air Fleet Is Busy in Madrid Front Attack
Gen Joss Miaja’s forces strike Siguenza 72 miles from Madrid as Loyalist air power hits railway and army trains. Bombing destroys munitions trains and a Nationalist supply convoy of 7,000 trucks retreating toward Siguenza. Heavy bomb runs, machine gun fire target insurgent ranks amid Guadalajara defeat salvage.
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Rail Craft Unions to Discuss Wages in Pittsburgh Meeting
More than 2000 railroad craft representatives from the tri state area will meet in Pittsburgh on April 18 to discuss wages retirement working conditions and labor legislation. The session is sponsored by the standard railroad labor unions of the Pittsburgh district with Jacob Yeager of the Railroad Telegra phers' Union acting as chairman.
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Hughes warns Senate on court efficiency and plan
Senate judiciary chair Wheeler reports Chief Justice Hughes questions the Roosevelt judicial restructuring. Hughes defends the court’s workload and says increasing justices could reduce efficiency. He notes the court handles most cases quickly and is capable of meeting terms, while urging cautious division of duties.
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Amelia Earhart crash probe delays world flight by four months
Army board of inquiry examines the Lakefield crash of Amelia Earhart Putnam as mechanics dismantle her 980000 flying laboratory. Earhart sails home to California with her crew while inspectors photo wreckage and interview witnesses. Widened tire tracks and possible landing-gear defect cited as causes. speed record attempt planned after rebuild. Also, funeral plans announced for former Pennsylvania governor Edwin S. Stuart, age 83, who died at his Overbrook home.
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112 SAVED FROM SHIP NEAR HOLYHEAD
The British steamship Marie Moller was in distress off Holyhead. Holyhead lifeboats saved about 72 crew members after a fire broke out and the vessel partially burned. Some crew remained in danger while others were rescued by early morning.
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Steps Taken to Form Union at Aer Supply Plant
Temporary officers named at a meeting of employees of the Aer Supply Corporation. The organization at a local union session of the American Federation of Labor affiliated group held at the Jai Theatre Saturday elected Fred Lite president Ten Housey secretary and Wallay Puy treasurer. A committee was named to arrange for initiation of about 173 employees seeking union membership. Cay S Carlson district representative of Jamestown supervises the operation, with expansion planned to other city industries.
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Plunges to Death From Airplane
United Press reports a California man, Anitol Maren, a WPA official from San Prangeo, leapt from an American Airlines plane at 12,000 feet over rugged hills near Bakersfield, dying after it opened an emergency door. The incident occurred Saturday night during a Los Angeles vacation trip. Pope Pius protests German policy against the Roman Catholic Church, noting church sufferings in a Vatican City dispatch.
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Call for Thorough Study of State School Costs Urged
Harrisburg March 22 A plan for the establishment of a state Council for planning and research to direct education reform would cost at least 800000 annually in fees and funds. The Educational Commission survey urged a program to raise Pennsylvania school standards through district consolidation local agreement and state subsidies to equalize funding and reorganize districts.
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Earle urges check to avert Pennsylvania disaster
Harrisburg March 22 Gov Sevewe asked state department officials to ensure every school and college in the state reviews safety plans and drills to avert possible hazards and protect lives. Officials including Secretary Ruth MacBerle-Desster and Pennington were cited.
Holy Week Services Planned Across City Churches
Palms distributed as Holy Week begins in several churches with Easter observing the Resurrection. Rev. Eb Wagner urges reflection on Christ’s passion. St Pauls Lutheran conducts daily services 7:30 pm through Tuesday to Friday with a theme The Love of Jesus. Catholic parishes St Thomas and St Elizabeths also host Holy Week rites including Holy Thursday adoration and Good Friday cross veneration. Easter plans and programs are being prepared for release later this week.
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Bethlehem Steel Recognizes C. I. O. Campaign
New York March 22 The Committee for Industrial Organization campaign to organize the steel industry won recognition from Bethlehem Steel Corporation which employs more than 60 000 workers in five plants. The company said its representatives have begun preliminary negotiations with the Steel Workers Organizing Committee, affiliate of the CIO.
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Train Hits Truck Killings in Camden Collision
One man was killed and two others injured when a Pennsylvania Holland train collided with a sasafina truck in Camden New Jersey. The impact sent debris over the engine and steel cars of the train.
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