Referendum Vote Sparks Strong Opposition to Site Purchase
Voters oppose the North Corty site purchase in a lopsided referendum with over 25 to 1 against retention, as the Journal reports a broad campaign by opponents and a flood of ballots printed for participation. Officials plan to forward results to the Board of Education for final action. further talks explore cash settlement options with the property owner.
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Governor grants reprieve for Charles Steele murder case
United Press reports Gov. Pinchot has issued a temporary reprieve delaying Charles Steele alias via Mase’s execution from March 20 to May 1. The state pardon board recommended commutation of the death sentence following February deliberations, but final approval by the governor was not yet received.
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Charles Steele
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Anna May
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Marshall
Rose Tree
Delaware County
Naylore Run
Five Best Radio Features Planned Across Stations
A list of radio features across 19 stations includes Gilbert and Sullivan’s Trial by Jury on WEAR at 10 P M Eastern, a central Metropolitan Choir program on WOC Davenport at 1:00 P M Central, Organ Revival on WSAI Cincinnati, a String Quartet on WSAT in Kansas City, and Ararat Chaniters on WDAP.
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Gentral
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WOC
Davenport
WSAI
Cincinnati
Wwsat
WDAP
Kansas City
Briand Faces Crisis France on Tooggan
London dispatch reports Briand and French leaders confronting a crisis amid government disarray. The League of Nations meeting in Geneva prompts focus on the Heine sale and French rehabilitation amid party strife as deputies debate prohibitions and policy shifts shaping France's political trajectory.
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Fine program at junior high offered by children
A lively program by the Primary Department of the junior high wing was presented this afternoon at the Jispini High Building under Miss Marguerite Lord. The weekly assembly featured recitations, ensembles, and other offerings, praised for creditable work by the youngsters.
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Passenger steamer Paes de Fuitho sinks after fire near Manaus
Delayed dispatches from Amazon River Steam report the Paes de Fuitho catching fire and sinking off Manaus, Brazil. Four persons believed dead aboard the steamer while the commander, three engineers, and seventy eight passengers are reported alive in the message received today.
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Art Exhibit Draws Large Crowd in City Gallery
An art exhibit hosted by the American Home Art Department features vivid paintings and lantern slides. Mrs Campbell presides as speakers discuss the displayed works while a piano solo and a demonstration by Lanston Company engineers augment the evening.
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City Suffers Three Hour Blackout After Transmission Trouble
A storm disrupts power and phone service, leaving the city without electricity for about three hours. Crews traced the fault to a burned transformer along the line from Warren to Erie, with emergency supply limited as transmission lines to the east are completed. Restoration began after repairs and communication hurdles were resolved.
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Police Hopeful After Safe-Breaking at East Mull Street Store
Police authorities say strong clues point to ten safeblowers in the East Mull Street grocery robbery. Chief of Police Work reports steady progress after twenty hours of investigation but cautions it may take time to identify and capture suspects. No names released. officials promise developments in coming days as inquiries continue.
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Internal disturbances feared in China capital area
Peking dispatch reports diplomats rejected a proposal for neutralizing Peking and using Toreieis to aid defense. Nationalists reportedly hold parts of the capital region, with Chang and Wu Pei Far advancing. diplomats consider withdrawal or capitulation. Nationalist forces were described as filing back from several fronts.
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Radio announcer Walter Greevy dies suddenly in Altoona
In Altoona March 24 Walter 5 Greevy longtime WIBG radio manager known as Uncle Walt collapsed on air while broadcasting a broadcast from his home front 11 o clock. He was idolized by thousands of children who heard him each evening. Elsewhere West White 50 a farmer with three children died in a blaze that consumed their home near Nolin West Virginia. Mrs White and another child escaped by window leap and relatives were notified by telephone.
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Flood Devastates Oil City with 2.5 Million Loss
Reports show Oil City sustaining about 2.5 million dollars in flood damage this week, including to wells, manufacturing plants, dry dock, and telegraph facilities. Across the two cities, total losses reach around 1 million during the February 28 flood, with further claims for merchandise, wages, and transshipment impacts.
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Insurgent Norbeck Leads SD GOP Nomination Fight
Pierre March 24 insurgent Senator Peter J Norbeck leads in South Dakota GOP nomination returns as most districts report with a wide margin over George J Danforth. Gov Gunderson defeats E. ue for Republican governor with rural returns still pending. Democratic governor contender L J Bulow faces Richands in a contest of state interests.
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South Dakota
National Administration
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Norbeck
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Dansforth
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Richands
Flood Relief and Recovery Efforts Across Franklin and Oil City
Flood waters receded as Allegheny River levels fell to near flood limits. Recovery crews restored power, telegraph and telephone lines, while thousands returned to work in Franklin and Oil City. Bridges and rail lines faced damage but remained standing. restoration and repair work began, with full industrial activity expected within days to weeks.
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