Jones Opens Campaign For Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination
Wilkes Barre March 22 Charles Alvin Jones launched his campaign for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The Pittsburgh attorney pledged to continue the Harte administration program. His first major speech was at a Luzerne County Democratic dinner honoring State Senator Leo Mundy. Jones warned that electing anyone else would end progress in Pennsylvania. He praised labor and farmer concerns and vowed to uphold the social program, with a Democratic legislature to back it. He stressed protecting gains made by liberal government in the state.
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United Press
Wilkes-Barre
Charles Alvin Jones
Pittsburgh
Harte
Jones
Luzerne County
Leo C. Mundy
State Committee
George H. Marle
Pennsylvania
Mexico Aims to Expropriate Oil, Not Other Industries
President Lazaro Cardenas declared that expropriation of the foreign oil industry would not extend to other sectors the government views as vital for national development. Eduardo Suarez, Treasury secretary, asked foreign oil firms to discuss indemnity terms to speed indemnification and settle payment.
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United Press
Mexico
Lazaro Cardenas
Cardenas
United States
Eduardo Suarez
the Treasury
MISSING FOURTEEN IN RIVER CRASH SEARCH CONTINUES
Rescue teams and volunteers scoured the Susquehanna River for six missing persons after a crash sent 48 people into the water near a 12 foot concrete bridge pier. The body of W Gu Ven Seoyne, a veteran railroad employee from Philadelphia, was recovered.
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Susquehanna Cove
Kennedy ticket heads Dem ticket for governor race
William D. McClelland, chairman of the State athletic committee, announced the Democratic ticket for lieutenant governor and other key posts. Judge Ratgh Smith named as candidate for entertainment-covertor, with Kennedy leading the slate.
Warn Residents of Dangers of Home Fires
City fire official Andrew Pantson issued a warning urging strict cleanliness to prevent fire hazards from rubbish and powders in homes. He advised burning no papers in incinerators, avoiding spontaneous ignition risks, and not disposing of cigarettes or matches with grass or oily rags.
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Andrew Pantson
Ind
Parison
Sheebelins Grasstires Bby
Griss
Refunding 1 Percent Auto Insurance Promise Drivers
State Insurance Commissioner Owen B. Hont approved a one percent refund for drivers not involved in tram accidents for a year. The action targets motorists in Harrisburg and is effective immediately.
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United Press Harrisburg
Owen B. Hont
Roosevelt campaign dominates early 1938 primary scene in Pennsylvania
United Press reports John L. Lewis leads a Democratic power bid in Pennsylvania as the 1938 primary calendar unfolds with April 12 in Illinois and other March to May contests. The CIO alliance, led by Lewis, pressures for governor and Senate nominees, while Roosevelt weighs his hands. Key figures include Henry Harter, Edward J. Kelly, Patrick A. Nash, and Michael B. Igor, with political moves also seen in Indiana and Kentucky.
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Lyle C. Wilbon
United Press
Washington
John L. Lewis
Pennsylvania
Booth
Tulnoly
Henry Harter
Cook County
Edward J. Kelly
Patrick A. Nash
Chicago
Horner
Scott Lucas
Ill
Senate
William H. Dietenigh
Roosevelt
Dieterich
Kelly Nash
U. S
Michael B. Igor
Tyoe
South Dakota
Ala Tania
Indiana
Tallon
Ilinois
New Jersey
Oregon
Democratic
Jexile
Frederick Ven Nuys
Afr
George H. Earle
James J. Davis
Repubican
Democratic State Committee
CIO
Lewis
Thomas Kennedy
Tthe United State Workers of America
Ohio
Kentucky
Alale
Charles A. Jones
Pittsburgh
Harle
Roose‘yel
Sen
Alben W. Barkley
A. B. (Happy) Chandler
Sli
Assailants of Two Officers Sought. Ohio Search Underway
Ohio authorities widen the dragnet for two suspects linked to a late Sunday road house holdup near Grove City. Private Harry Qloper and Private William Jays were attacked. Qloper critically wounded, Jays beaten. Descriptions match Troan brothers, last seen near Springboro, with an abandoned car found near Butler.
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Ohio
David Cross
Paul
Harry Qloper
Pennsylvania
Willian Jays
Offer
Moibery
Grove City
Haya
Corry
Wihila
Lawrence Pank
Aren
Ite Imienday Cbetweim
Springboro
Pao
Vna Chpteant
Hays
Nolding Vas
Aoanletin
Omicera Sark
Engle
Roosevelt Likely 70 Oust Morgan TVA Chairman
Washington reports a congressional probe into the Tennessee Valley Authority appears likely shaping to touch TVA chairman Dr Arthur Morgan. Senate leaders indicate a formal inquiry and Roosevelt faces pressure as his ultimatum nears expiry. Morgan’s removal is anticipated though not confirmed.
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Roosevelt
Morgan
T.V.A
United Press
Washington
Tennessee Valley Authority
Arthur ©. Moreau
Senate
Alben W. Barkley
Willian
Bankhead
Frances Schimmelfeng Appointed Warren Relief Head
In Harrisburg on March 22, the state employment board named Frances Schimmelfeng of Warren as executive director of the Warren county public assistance board, drawing from civil service lists at a salary of 2100 dollars. A Vassar graduate, she began social service work in 192. She previously served as executive director of the county mothers' assistance board.
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Mines Fe
Harrisburg
Mar
State Employment Board
Civil Service
Frances Schimmelfeng
Warren
Warren County Public Assistance Board
Vassar College
Schimmelfeng
Warren County Relief Board
Mothers' Assistance Bows
Austrian Dukes Arrested in New Monarchist Movement
March 28 Vienna reports that Duke Traxi Milan and Duke Ernest of Hohenberg, sons of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, were arrested as leaders of a growing monarchist faction. Other prominent Hapsburgs avoided arrest while dozens of nobles tied to monarchism were detained. Police cells hold Prince Fuerateberg supporter Pueltret AlbiE Hitler is expected to influence the monarchist case as Austria orders seizure of firearms by Monday amid looming penalties for possession.
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United Press
Vienna
Traximilan
Ernest of
Hohenberg
Ferdinand
Hapsburg
Praire Maximilian Higon Puerstenberg
Hormer Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Austria
Pueltret Albie Hitler
Prince Fuerategberg
Roosevelt to Take Ten Days Vacation in Georgia
Washington March 22. Free ident Roosevelt departs the capital tonight for a 10 day vacation at Warm Springs Georgia. The sole official engagement is a speech at Gainesville to dedicate a new town square named for him. The address is set for 11 a.m.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wim Springs
Gainesville
Tor
New Fire Call Numbers Announced in Derry System
Director of Public Safety Richard Rosebacher announced new fire call numbers with the district dispatch system in Derry. Station No. 1 is dial 26-081 and Station No. 2 is 84-?21. Fire calls should first go to Station No. 1 and, if unanswered, to Station No. 2. the main line under the old system is 041.
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Richard Rosébacher
Atention
Derry
Quile
Trio Hanged in West Virginia Kidnapping Case
In Moundsville West Virginia March 22 three men were executed for kidnapping Dr James Seer a former anti sobriety leader. Orville Adkins failed on the first trap while John Travis died with him. Arnett Booth survived briefly as execution proceeded. The abduction ending in death followed the failure to pay a 50000 dollar ransom.
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United Press
Moundsville
W. Va
James
Seder
West Virginia Penitentiary
Orville Adkins
John Travis
Arnett Booth
Jeader
Mip Ata
West Virginia
Seer
New Mexico
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
Japan
Weyne County
Bitter Debate on Naval Bill
The Senate faces a bitter debate as it reviews Roosevelt’s 1.12 billion naval expansion bill. Senate Naval Affairs Chairman David J. Wak of Massachusetts says hearings will begin and two secret reports will be sought from the Navy Department, including a San Francisco maneuver from last year and details of Captain Royal O Ingersoll’s January London mission.
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Senate
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
David J. Wakh
Mass
Willice
Navy Department
House
San Francisco
Royal O Ingersoll
Lonon
Motions In New Trial Considered For Greeneville Murder
In MIBRCHA Pa on March 22 Judge Ritwley considered a motion for a new trial on behalf of Howard Williams, a former Washington barber, who was convicted March 17 of first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Nick Jores, a Greenville tavern cooper, on February 15. A hearing on the motion will likely be held the first Monday in May, denyingesentencing for the convicted.
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Ee Mibrcha
George H. Ritwley
Howard
Willams
Washington, ‘Pa
Barber
Wen
Imurdée
Nick Jores
Greenville Tavern
Coper
Rinley
City considers bonds to fund storm sewer costs and traps
The council approved two bond ordinances to issue up to 14 000 dollars and 12 000 dollars for storm sewer work, machinery, and appurtenances. If a balance remains, funds may be used to install intake traps on Seneca street property, with taxes levied to cover interest and principal.
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Ace Golneil
Wefray
Corry
Seneca Street
Hare Creek
Chinese plan attacks on Jap forces near Hankew region
Chinese forces pressed toward Hetnhow a key citadel near Hankew as they reorganize their air service for new assaults on Japanese bases. Observers note tensions with American air power and praise for Vincent Schmidt of Minnesota who helped polish a Formosan airfield. The defense along the Great Yellow River faces expected collapse within weeks, potentially allowing Japanese occupation of Frankow, the provisional Chinese capital.
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United Press
Shangal
Hetnhow
Key Cit
Hankew
High Command
Tio Fast
Vincent Schmidt
Mineuts
Consider Boost in Gains Taxes by Treasury Official
Washington March 22 Un dersecretary of Treasury Roswell Migill testified before the Senate Finance Committee on proposed tax revision. He outlined revenue potentialities and supported measures including elimination of the undistributed profits tax and the 15 percent tax on capital gains. The hearing centered on the $0 330,000,000 revenue bill and projected net revenue of 40,500,000 dollars.
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Washington
Treasury
Roswell Migill
Senate Finance Committee
Magill
Committee On the’ Treasury
Pat Harrison
Miss
Jhap
Chamberlain in new peace plan for countries
Congress and world leaders pressed a cautious peace strategy as Nazi Fascist expansion stirred. Britain and France backed emergency measures while seeking a quota of diplomacy and a potential accord with Italy and Germany to avert war. The United States prepared naval expansion and mobilization plans to support European stability.
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Joe Alex Morris
United Press
Europe
Great Britain
France
Mediterranean
Neville Chamberlain
London
Haly
Germany
Britain
United States
Roosevelt
House
Navy
Washington
Adolf Hitler
Telian
Benito
Sussolini
Pennsylvania board proposes labor relations course in state high schools
In Fre Garrisburg March 22 the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board suggested adding a labor relations and collective bargaining course to high school curricula. Board Chairman L G Lichilter sent a letter to Public Instruction Superintendent Lester K Ade proposing the plan to all state high schools.
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Garrisbyurg
Pennsyvannia Labor Relations Board
High
Waller
L. G. Lichilter
Public Instructions
Lester K. Ade
Pinchot Endorses by Gifford Pinchot for Governor
Allegheny County leader announces tentative endorsement by former Governor Gifford Pinchot for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. The statement cites a careful survey of the situation and consideration of angles as the basis for support.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Harris
Allegheny
Totowa
Gifford Pinchot
Giffen Pimeirotter
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