Gas rate cut by three utilities boosts local bills
The United Natural Gas, Manufacturers Gas, and Smethport Natural Gas companies won rate reductions, with a new tiered domestic schedule for 3000 to over 13000 cu ft monthly use. Annual consumer savings total about 288 600 dollars across listed towns and counties.
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United Natural Gas Company
Manufacturers Gas Company
Smethport Naturs Gas Company
Public Service Commission
Smethport
United and
Manufacturers
Ee Firat
United Natural Gas Co
Bradford
Sharon
Farrell
Meadville
Titusville
Franklin
Oil City
DuBois
Armstrong
Butler
Clarion
Clearfield
Crawford
Elk
Forest Jefferson
McKean
Mercer
Venango
Warren
Manufacturers Gas Co
Boroughs
Ell, Jefferson, McKean
Smethport Natural Gas Co
Keating Township
McKean County
Shippers Challenge Rail Freight Rate Revisions
Shippers opened their attack before the Interstate Commerce Commission on general freight rate revisions aimed at restoring about 100 million dollars in annual rail revenues. They contest the proposed increases on heavy commodities coal coke ore and petroleum, which would cover a large share of the railroads requested extra revenue.
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United Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nine year old Tommy OConnor proposes national school memorial
Ambridge Pa March 23 nine year old fourth grader Tommy OConnor suggests every school pupil in the country contribute a dime for a memorial to the New London Texas explosion victims. He sent his idea to a Pittsburgh editor to start the fund with his own dime.
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United Press
Ampridge
Tommy O'Connor
Oday
New London
Tex
Pittsburgh
Mussolini Attacks Britain in Fascist Rally
Premier Mussolini lashed out at Great Britain in a Venice Square speech to 250000 Fascists marking fascism’s eighth anniversary. He denounced foreign press criticism and vowed revenge for Adowa while calling Anglican pulpite hypocritical.
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United Press
Rome
Mar
Mussolini
Great Britain
Venice Square
Adowa
Ethiopia
Coal Operators Seek Two Week Suspension To Raise Prices
United Press reports coal operators plan a two week suspension of mining to stiffen coal prices and burn through stored stock. John L. Lewis returns to New York to wrap up a new soft coal contract while 450 000 miners may be kept from work if the plan proceeds and workers vow to fight it.
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COU/ SULZBERGER
United Press
Washington
John L. Lewis
New York
United Mine Wonkens
Appalachian Mines
Lewis
Hold Mattson Case Suspect Held in Jail
Harry Decker, 97, arrested in Armstrong county on vagrancy charges and held after five hours of questioning by a federal agent from Pittsburgh. Decker is a suspect in the kidnapping of ten year old Charles Mattson of Tacoma. His fingerprints were sent to Washington and his photo to Tacoma. officers alerted the DOJ after a resemblance to a government circular drawing.
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United Press Entanning
Harry Decker
Sun- Gay
Armstrong County
Sheredim
Charles Mattson
Tacoma
Federal Department of Justice
Pittsburgh
Decker
Portland
Ind
Washington
Kit Tanning
Department of Justice
Mattson
Court probers to decide on counsel in Keyes case
Harrisburg March 28 The joint legislative committee authorized to investigate criminal courts meets at noon today to decide whether to fire Chet A Keyes Kane City for 12500 dollars
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Unusy
Harrisburg
Pri
Ship with Crew of 17 Reported Sinking at Sea
Boston dispatch reports the Norwegian steamer Bjerkli sinking 500 miles east of Boston lightship in the graveyard of the Atlantic. The City of Havre, 25 miles away, and Coast Guard cutters Chelan and Champlain race to aid, while a wireless call notes taking water and no bearings for 10 days.
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United Press
Boston
Mar
Coast Guard
Bjerkli
Atlantic
Havre
Chelan
Champlain
France
Auckland
Search for 78 year old Ma Krantz in Brokenstraw Creek
Volunteers comb the Brokenstraw creek between Youngsville and Ermine for Ma Bruna Krantz missing since Sunday afternoon. A woman's hat washed ashore and authorities guess she drowned. no purse or money was found on her. Youngsville and Warren County officials oversee the extensive hunt along the creek banks.
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Brokenstraw Creek
Youngsville
Ervine
Bruna Krantz
Warren County
Gurney Ball
Brokenstraw
Jury-fixing case set for April 26 in Somerset County
Two men accused of attempting to fix the jury that convicted State Trooper Stacey Gunderman of second degree murder will face three charges before a Somerset County grand jury on April 26. District Attorney A. M. Matthews will seek indictments for embracery, corrupt solicitation and bribery against R. E. Buckman and Tom Courtney. LeRoy Wilcox and A. M. Litz motored to Cleveland for a business visit.
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Ey United Press
Somerset
Stacey Gunderman
Frank Co. Monaghan
Somerset County
Attoney
A. M. Matthews
Matthews
R. E. Buckman
Tom Courtney
Moley urges reform over expediency in judiciary plan
Moley told the Senate Judiciary Committee that Roosevelt's objectives could be achieved through amendment rather than expediency. He argued the easier path risks broader political and constitutional consequences and urged a more deliberate approach to reform.
Five Die Three Hurt In House Fire At Baldwin N Y
A fire destroyed the residence of William Morse in Baldwin New York killing five people and injuring three. The victims included Mrs Meanne Morse 42 and daughters Rose 13 Jussie 11 Helen 1 and Barbara Morae 7, along with William Morse and a janitor. The blaze caused sever injuries to others and damage to the home.
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United Press
Baldwin
William Morse
Ditch
Harbor
Lontstart
Mra
Meanne
William Mons
Rose
Jussié
Helen
Arid Barbar
Gas savings at school amid tragic explosion in New London
A flawed gas line tap at a New London school led to a deadly explosion killing 426 students and teachers. Investigators report the incident stemmed from a likely misadjusted switch and warned officials about dangers. Superintendent W. C. Shaw faced scrutiny as officials, chemist Dr. A Schech, and experts from the University of Texas reviewed the case and prepared an official report.
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New London
Tox
Ttaing
Aviste
Frauel
W. C. Shaw
Oil Company
Echceit
Shaw
A. Schech
Univer Ty of
Texas
Lehr
Boy Found Murdered Near Chambersburg Power Plant
The body of Floyd Shriver, eight, was found beside a garage near his home in Chambersburg. Authorities say marks on the neck indicate strangling with evident violence to the nose, chest, and jaws. He disappeared after leaving school yesterday afternoon. Floyd Sollenberger, a municipal power plant employee, was among volunteers who searched overnight.
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United Press
Carnegie Institute tests fund for coal research lab
Pittsburgh March 23 subscription of 250000 dollars funds the coal research laboratory at Carnegie Institute of Technology. The gift insured continuation of the group’s research work for four more years.
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Coal Research
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Institute of Technology
World cost of living rises as trade improves
The March bulletin from the League Bureau of Statistics shows rising world living costs alongside global trade gains. Increases are listed for Poland, Japan, China, Peru, the United States, Great Britain, and other nations with percent changes noted from 1937 comparisons.
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United Press
Geneva
Mar
Alona
March Bulletin of the
League Bureau of Atatstics
Poland
Japan
China
Uitcal States
Great Britain
Peru
Chicago Opens Campaign Sit Down Strikers
Chicago authorities issued warrants for sit-down strikers as 1,100 people were involved from three areas. Officers evicted workers from Wilson-Dones company factory and two other sites, with 170 from Logan department store. seven men arrested on charges and fined or jailed. Evictions to continue with law enforcement support. 4,000 workers affected across multiple strikes.
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United Press
Chicago
Srith
Jomely
Wilson-dones Company
Avloneey
Maremovil Automotive Products Company
Slant
Logan Depaufment
Thomas Courtney Vik Wierants
Courtney
Haleting siLalswm
Strlen
Tony
Mabhre Tabie
Werwona
Polis
Cwinaen
Jury to weigh first degree verdict in Pittsburgh case
A jury is asked to consider a first degree verdict in a Pittsburgh murder case. The defense argues second degree plunder would carry a lighter penalty if a first degree verdict were not returned. Proceedings paused March 28 as the Commonwealth director asks the court to show cause why a change of venue should not be granted for five murder defendants.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Cmmvnctol State
Stacey Gundermann
Plurder
W. Masey
Glunawenuin
Aluye Ing
City and Schools Would Share in Utility Levy
City officials estimate that passing the Holland Bill would shift tax burden from individuals to public utilities, with utilities such as railroads water electric power and gas paying local property taxes. Mayor Glen Miller supports the measure as it would lessen taxes on residents.
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Connell
Corry
Glen Miller
The
Journal Today
Murphy clears path to settle motor trouble in Detroit
Governor Frank Murphy aims to mediate the Chrysler strike by meeting with Tony Lewis of the Committee to Industrial Organization in Lansing tomorrow at 1 am. The talks seek to end labor trouble in Detroit as negotiators hope to resolve key points and avoid injunctions.
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Murphy
United Press Detroit
Frank Murphy
Detroit
Chrysler Corp
Tony Lewis
Committee To Industrial Organication
Lansing
Veeulvil
Walter
Hell Lawley
Niesels
Washington
Lonstugg Wieshane
Jaih Tygham County
Wayne Bounty
Lewis
Wayne County
Mira
Murpsi Promiands
Lewin
Homen Martin
Richie Worden
Ptrilsey
Chnysler
Murphy's
Invita
State Police Sub Station to Remain in County
County officials and the state police agreed to keep the sub station open after a raid at the Bik Park dance hall sparked talks of consolidation. The decision follows tensions between county authorities and state police over resource allocation and patrol needs.
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Lawrence Park
Federtin
Ainhion
Lawrence
Todd Follwing
Mayne Lynn Ch. Adwas
Sive Poller
Peapenty
Cote Hvava
Lyle Pyeset
Alrh Hilt
Coley i
iBytriek Juettsen
Bik Park
Smith to call on Pope during Rome and Paris trip
Governor Alfred E. Smith plans a first overseas trip to Paris and Rome with Mrs. Smith and friends. He is expected to meet Pope Pius XI, ending his long absence from Europe. Smith cites business pressures as preventing earlier travel and weighs potential stops in Ireland or England.
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AL Smith
Rome
Ibn Bnang
Wllade Reso
New York
Alfred B. Smith
Myun
Paris
Pius XI
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