New Taxes Defeated Say State Leaders in 1940 Drive
Harrisburg leaders say tax hikes are off the table as they study a $65 million relief deficit. Three funding options were weighed, with two discarded. The remaining plan relies on tax anticipation notes secured by motor license funds on deposit, seen as the only path to raise most of the needed money.
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James
Uniltee Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Motoricense Bund
Arthur H. James
Revenue Department
Storm Drifts Country Roads Close Rural Routes
A heavy Easter storm blankets rural lanes with three to four foot drifts and closes several secondary roads. State Highway Department crews in Corry and nearby areas concentrate on main highways as snow removal teams battle biting winds and continuing heavy snowfall. Forecasters warn of continued wintry weather with more snow and gusty conditions likely tonight and tomorrow.
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State Highway Department
Corry
Binke
Patel
Taster
Labor Bill Used For Attack On Wagner Act
In Washington on May 4 the 4-Hotine group demanded the Wagner Labor Relations Act be tested under current provisions. The debate centers on a pending 188,700 Labor-Relief appropriations bill used as leverage in a confrontation with anti amendment factions seeking changes to the act.
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Washington
Hotine
Meie
Japan Rejects Axis Ties to Counter British Pressure
Tokyo on March 22 Foreign Minister Hachiro Ao rejected a demand that Japan align with the Rome Berlin axis to ward off British pressure in the Far East. He said Japan’s policy of non involvement in the war is unshakeable and need not change now.
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United Press
Tokyo
Hachiro Ao la
Japan
Far East
Arita
British Navy Expands Baltic Drive Sinking Ore Ship
Naval warfare widens as Britain targets iron ore shipments from Scandinavia to Germany. British torpedo strikes sank the 4,947-ton Unremitting War and 13 German ships carrying ore near Denmark, signaling a push to sever Nazi supply lines. British and German actions prompt warnings from Prime Minister Chamberlain about neutral waters.
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Joh
Alex Morris
United Press
Great Britain
Scandinavia
Germany
Reynaud
Kanos
Rey
Denmark
Norway
Reich
Heddernheim
Skagen
Berlin
High Command
French Premier Reynaud Pledges Total War Policy
Paris report says Premier Paull Reynaud and his cabinet vow an energetic total war until Germany is crushed and victory won with no white peace. The Art of Faith declaration supposedly frames the stance as the Cabinet faces a confidence vote in Parliament amid expected support from radical Socialists and deputies Gallinant and Baie.
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United Press
Paris
Fremier Paull Reynaud
Germany
Reynaud
France
tNe
Grid
Weslfatit
Eres
Exblel
Nwo Indical
Lauren Gallinant
Vincent Baie
Chamber of Deputies
Spohn Admits Forging Check in Crawford County
J Paul Spohn, 23, confessed to forging the name on a $10 check cashed at John Antill filling station Buell's Corners. He is held for court on larceny in Crawford County after failed $500 bail. A detainer will be filed to hold Spohn after larceny case disposition. Detective Van Winkle of Mendville reported the forgery charge. The charge stems from theft of a Chevrolet automobile owned by James Negils.
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Crawford County
Erie County
Leon Brown
J. Paul Spon
Crawford Couahy
Brie I County
van Winkle
Mendville
Spohn
J. B. Patterson
John Antill
Buell's Corners
Nold Spahn
Erie County Court
James Negils
George Jessel Plans To Wed Show GirI
George Jessel, a middle aged comedian, plans to wed Lole Andrews, 15, despite earlier divorce in Mexico from Norma Talmadge. The announcement references contemporary show business figures and a previous incident involving George White, a musical comedy producer.
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George Jessel
Show Giri
Wesyeeny
Lole Andrews
Faney
Jessel
Mexico
Norma
Talmadge
Miki
Miami Woman Faces Misleading Five Births Myth
Complete examination reveals normal birth for Mrs. Emory Callahan of Miami. Reports claimed she would bear five babies after a misleading X ray and fluoroscope prior exams. Hospital staff deny quintuplet rumors and warn no film rights or publicity deals will arise. President Roosevelt runs a fever but remains under close watch as illness persists.
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Miami
United Press
Fla
Emory Callahan
Wing Seeks Clemency Dr Ross Faces Ouster Jr Minister to Canada Will Give Up Office
Washington dispatch reports congressional and diplomatic circles expect James H. Cromwell, U S minister to Canada, to resign to save face after a public reprimand by Secretary of State Hull. Cromwell, husband of Doris Thike, faced calls for recall over racially charged remarks and praise of the Allies, with aides suggesting resignation to avoid further controversy.
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James Hu Grunwell
U.S
Canada
Doris Duke
Slehen Prr
Olovel
Cordell Hull
Dr. Ross
Hobart
Monten
United Pres Stat
Washington
James H. R. Cromwell
Doris Thike
Oligwa
Roosevelt Ih
New York
Tor Cromwell
Germany
mMplomark
Stie
Hull
Crome
Olterinulve Tully 'Couke
Opened Fight For Commutation Of Life Sentence
George Wig aged 49 of Erie seeks commutation of life for the slain two year old nephew in Concord township ten years ago. He is one of four Erie county men pursuing board hearings with Burton R. Lub as district attorney. Frank Wojnarowski 56 seeks commutation for strangling his wife at their Erie home in 1937. Oscar R. Goetz 34 was jailed January 1 1997 for robbery of a druggist, Claud M. Earhart 50 serves five to ten years on a separate charge.
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George Wig
Freedom
von Western Penitentiary
George Ormabee
Concord Towneship
Wing
Erie County
Ted
Burton R. Lub
State Paydon Board
Apri
Frank Wojnarowski
Erla
East Asth Street
Eria
Say
Hell
Erle
Oscar R. Goetz
WPA Approves Euclid Street Sewer Project
The Works Progress Administration approved the Euclid Street sewer extension running from Prospect to Sherman, to connect with upper Fourth Ward homes. Construction will start when weather allows, per Director Stanley H. Nichols after WPA clearance. District Engineer Gredel announced the approval and a council conference next week on Hare Creek widening and other spring projects.
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Euclid Street
Stanley H. Nichols
Works Progress Administration
Prospect Street
Sherman Street
Fourth Ward
Counc
WPA
Gredel
Erie
Euclid Streets
Hare Creek
Arrest in five year old Philadelphia murder case
Santo Ruggeri, 31, sought in a murder committed five years ago in Philadelphia, was booked at the Newtown Queens station. Philadelphia police planned to charge Rugger s with homicide in May 1995 in the Milby Wink and Agnes Flannery case, according to a fugitive officer.
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New York
Santo Ruggeri
Philadelphia
Newtown
Queens
Ruggers
Milby Winkf
Agnes ‘Flannery
Mountaineer Who Had Eleven Wives Dies in Kentucky
Pineville Kentucky reports the death of a local mountaineer who previously claimed eleven wives. Investigators say the man, once believed to have seven spouses, may have misled family and neighbors about his marriages. Authorities continue to verify details as the community processes the unusual passing.
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Mountaineer
Senate to debate reciprocal treaties and farm aid
Washington report from March 29 notes the Senate plans to extend the reciprocal trade program amid disagreements over agricultural funding and sugar quotas. Senate leaders had hoped to vote on the Agriculture department bill but were blocked by Senator Allen J. Ellender who pressed an amendment to compensate Louisiana and Florida sugar producers for losses after President Roosevelt reduced sugar quotas last fall.
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Washington
Senate
Macon
Farley Plans Political Tour Through South
Postmaster General James A Farley coordinates a Democratic tour through border and southern states, with a Texas stop for a Gather-for-President event on March 20. Garner allies push anti third term stance. Farley denies coalition with Roosevelt foes as primary activity heats up ahead of the convention.
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Washington
James A. Farley
Texas
Farley
Boston
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
John N. Garner
Firat
Gartier-Roosevelt
Alronath
Vincencin
Plane crash near Porith brightens border clash
Reports say a British air raid sparked flames near Porith on the German Dutch frontier as fighting rages in the area. The Grills, a Dutch territory unit, and German craft are cited in updates from observers.
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Porith
Tell
Funds Sought to Improve Pond at Clymer for Public Park
Residents of Clymer push for an 845,000 appropriation by the New York State Conservation Department to buy Jaquins Pond properties water rights and rebuild facilities. Senate finance committee approved the measure. supporters say it will create a public park and forest, boosting recreation and angling opportunities long sought by sportsmen and Corry anglers.
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Clymer
New York State
New York State Conservation Department
Daquin's Pond
Toy
Albany
Senate Finance Committee
Jaquins Pond
Cal- Wsch
Tong
Corry
Edinboro to Name New President Amid Removal Talks
Edinboro State Teachers College faces a shakeup as Dr. Gurman Rays is slated for removal and Dr. Ross faces mounting questions from students townspeople and board members. Rumors of agitation rise as critics say enrollment and campus development lag, while governance and tenure disputes fuel the debate before the 1940-41 term.
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Gurman Rays
Edinboro State Teachers College
Willlake
Tean
Arthur F. James
Oviding
Cy Ross
Corry
Shinboro
Dr. Ross
Board of Justees
Ranbors
Victaoria
Tit Ross
Ross
Doylestown
Exinten Site Teachers College
Pinchot
Earle
Mttorney Igonerat
Charles J. Marglotus
Lily
Milk Control Costs Burden Pennsylvania Farmers
In Harrisburg on May 22, the state milk control program was cited as costing farmers about 6.2 million dollars annually while reducing payments and swelling the average consumer bill to 820,288,700 dollars per year. Secretary Howard Reynolds of the Pennsylvania Milk Producers Association noted figures suggesting some groups profited at the expense of dairy farmers and consumers since 1934.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Mary
Pennsylvania
Howard
Reynolds
Pennsylvania Milk Producers’ Association
Smid
Slate Mills Control Agency
Governor James May to Tour Western Pennsylvania April First
Governor James May plans an informal visit from April 1 through April 3, stopping in Beaver Falls New Castle Erie Warren Meadville Dubois and Clearfield. The trip includes speaking engagements with Young Republicans business groups a Methodist conference and a farewell gathering in DuBois.
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James May
Corry
Apell
Erie
Warrep
Harrisburg
Jamey Jak
Pennayth
Unla
Mareh
Beaver
Maret
Aiddress & “Poijlicter
New Castle
Evie
Warren
Corny
Vonestu
Meadville
bedote @ group
DuBois
Hip Four
Central Pennsylvania Methodist Conference
Bus Fares Cut by Railroads and Greyhound Lines
Interstate travelers face lower fares as Greyhound Bus Lines announce reductions of 15 to 20 cents per passenger, aligning with rate cuts on railroads east of the Mississippi. The new schedules take effect March 25, matching rail adjustments, with potential further cuts anticipated by industry officials.
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Greyhound Lines
Ile
Haya
Snell
Greyhound Bus Lines
Bins Shetty
Uhéeile
heroWesl
Religious fanatic cuts off his hand
A religious fanatic identified as Sr Manuel Shapiro reportedly severed his hand yesterday. He was transferred to a hospital for observation while officials described his fortitude amid the self-harm incident. Witnesses and local officials provided sparse details as the case moved to medical and religious authorities.
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Nawed
Pittsburgh Marsh
Manuel Shapiro
Harid
Xest
Higlows Fortitude
Isk St. Prenchy Wink Pila
MF Nwhtal Obserensian
Tiblios
Asamp Wien
Liu
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