Clergy Urge Backing of Corry Liquor Cleanup Campaign
Corry Pa March 25 1931 clergy from the Corry Ministerial Association pledge enthusiastic support for Mayor C L Alexander in continuing raids against liquor joints to curb open traffic. The letter urges action against all offenders and asks enforcement of Pennsylvania liquor laws without favoritism to close down the establishments harming youth and community.
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Corry Ministerial Association
Alexander
Joel
Corry
Vakey x
Minsters
C. L. Alexander
Pennsylvania
Rey
Frank A. Wimner
Pirst
Church
iRev
Hoover Makes Visit to Virgin Islands
President Hoover landed the Arizona today for a brief stop during a voyage back to Washington. Aboard a barge the party went ashore amid welcome cheers as natives, bands, and elaborate floats showcased island life. The crowd’s parade included maypole dancing and native music, with the president appearing to enjoy the colorful reception.
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Ramond Clapper
United Press
Thomas
Virgin Islanois
Hoover
Arizona
Washington
Paul M. Pearson
Ue Islanis
Piiesidyin
No state money for completion of Crawford county road
The Crawford county delegation met with Secretary of Highways Samuel Lewis and learned that no state funds were guaranteed for road completion in Crawford this year. With county funds exhausted, prospects for finishing the Spartansburg stretch are bleak. Lewis criticized prior highway spending and warned of a reduced construction program under the Pinchot administration.
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Little Hope
Crawford County
Spartansburg Road
Lec'y Lewis
Corry-Spartansburs
Lieretia
Crawford
Harrishills
Samuel Lewis
His Way
Cuwsna County
Imiu
Spartansburg
Lewis
Crawtor
We Pinchot
Damage claims on Sparta Road investigated locally officials
County Commissioner Charles K. Davis and County Engineer William H. Supplee led a team of county and township officials in a three hour inspection of 14 damage claims caused by the relocation of the Corry Spartansburg road. Attorney Blaine Kincaid represents property owners and will draft a settlement plan for amicable resolution with county cooperation.
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Corry- Spartansburg
Charles K. Davis
William H. Supplee
George Stowe
Axel Swanson
Cbncord Township
Blaine Kincaid
Hamas
Dayly
Kincaid
Haming Yiewers
Allan H. MacLean
Supplee
Dew Road
Accused of Stealing Radio Shot to Death
Philadelphia reports that Phil McKelvery Jr aged 28 was shot dead by two men who woke him to demand a return of a radio they accused him of stealing. Charles Laughey 31 and Joseph Drumbeck 19 were arrested an hour later and admitted the shooting according to police.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Phil McKelvery, Jr
Charles Laughey
Joseph Drumbeck
Past Year Driest In Pennsylvania In 43 Year Record
Records show 43 year precipitation span for Pennsylvania with 1980 as the driest year. Study by Ralph H. Hosmer of the Water and Power Resources Board notes 1887 to 1980 average 42.3 inches, with 1889 Johnstown flood peak and 1930 low flow aligning with Susquehanna River extremes. Secretary Lewis E. Staley chairs the board.
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Pennsylvania
Ralph H. Hosmer
Pennsylvania Water and Power Resources Board
Lewis E. Staley
Thennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters
Pranklin Institute
Penn
Susquehanna River
Sxempli- Godi
Grist of measures in state assembly
Harrisburg March 25 The House made a special order to discharge the highway committee on a bill cutting motor license fees from 54 to 1. Rep. Sowers of Philadelphia championed the measure but many bills faced opposition. Other measures included Sunday opening rights for telephones and hotels, adjournment timing, and funding for state projects. The Senate passed bills on education, water diversions, and township annexations, with the House to consider.
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United Press
Harrisburg
House
Highway Committee
Sowers
Philadelphia
Pinchot
Om Sobers
Law and Order Committee
Rep
Jill Tafay
Duffy
Beye
Green
Philladelphia
Wade
Cumberland
New Eastern Penitentiary
Fitzgerald
Evie
Holmes
Centre
Pennsylvania State College Sowers
Senate
Dre Mansfield
Pennsylvania
State Colege
Vrough Weird Association
Hagmaier House
Proposa
McCluse Ibil
Delaware River
Parkinson
Toltuies
Tie Park
New York
Wheeler
Syste Exchange
Centine
Fear of New Rebel Attack Stirs Nicaragua
Unitea Press reports in Managua that a large rebel force of about 190 troops, equipped with new rifles and machine guns, is concentrating near an encampment with insurgent groups from Rio Grande. A rancher near the Jama River saw 100 armed men head toward Clones as National Guard maintained close watch.
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Nicarauguan
Unitea Press
Managua
Nicaragua
Myntine
Margarita Espinosa
el Jin
Rio Grande
Jama River
May
National Guard
New Coach Decision Prompted By Board Review
Widespread opposition surged as debate over replacing Coach McCall intensified after Monday night meetings of the administration and instruction committees. Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey signaled a look elsewhere for a successor, amid calls to reconsider and retain McCall as students and citizens prepared petitions and protests. A broader retrenchment effort, including trimming extra courses to cut taxes, faces scrutiny as the board weighs the educational program against fiscal relief.
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Bedi
McCall
Corry
Hien Schonl
Boab
Tlvie
Ralph S. Dewey
Gon
Dew
Waly
Metall
Wisletles Huts
Tts Welle
Relain Caen
Severn Citiens
MeCall
Spt
Dewey
Cadet McGrall
Tsus Tir Buen
Witnesses name Brothers in Lingle slaying trial
Chicago March 24. Otto Svoboda, a chef and herb tonic salesman, testified at Les V. Brothers murder trial that he saw Brothers near the Michigan Avenue subway entrance before the shooting. He identified Brothers as the man who fled the station after Alfred J. Lingle was killed, noting two facial spots.
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Lingle
Linglewag
Svoboda
Twen
Randolph Street
AL Prey
Wayland Brooks
Des Plaines Train Crash Kills Kuinker Family
Joan Kuinker and his three children die when their car bound for Lenten services is struck by a Soo Line train near Des Plaines. The incident occurred as the family traveled to a Chicago destination, sparking a local tragedy.
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Chicago
Joan Kuinker
Des Plaines
Naval Hero Plunkett Dies at 78 in Washington Hospital
Rear Admiral Charles P. Plunkett retired A0 years old died last night at the Navy hospital in Washington after a heart disease battle spanning 16 years. He served as a flag officer during naval operations and was widely respected.
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Upiea
Washington
Charles P. Plunkett
Naysi Hospital
Appeals for New Trials Filed in Federal Court
Pittsburgh report on motions for new trials before Federal Judge A. P. Rossiter. Indictments prepared by the Erie grand jury and testimony from Samuel Rossiles referenced. Judge McVicn scheduled to fix a date within a week for argument on the appeals brought by Joseph Honnihem and others.
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Roscitar
U. S
Fatale
United Press
Pittsburgh
Lease Chapala Ur
Geogivin Sey
Gila
Ausimey
Donkites
Grand Jury
Samuel ¥. Rossiles
Som
A. P. Rossiler
Erie County
Vietoria
Erie
Nuison
Brin
Toseyh
Jue McVicn
Boy Confesses to Two Murders and Holdups
Western Missouri authorities were astonished by a 30 year old boy's confession claiming he killed Miss Minnis Wende and John Fisher during holdups. Prosecutor plans first degree murder charges as the boy’s mother, Edward C. Burke, a lawyer, questioned him for hours before the confession.
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United Press
Joseph
Star
Pranic
Srday
Michael Burts
Bay
Mather
Edward C. Burk
Michael Ataitiol
Kidd
Jo Brown
John Fisher
Packing Company
Minnis Wende
Fisher
Burke Hoy
Gladys Adam Smith Named Delegate to Tri-County Council
Mrs Gladys Adcam Smith was named delegate to the Tri County Council of the American Legion Auxiliary to be held in Meadville. The meeting also announced that Mr Thomas Meanie Jr state president of Philadelphia will attend. Arrangements were planned for a party at the home of Mr and Mrs Cloyd Stowe on Tuesday evening March 31. Mrs Victor Orn read a paper on the organization of the American Legion Auxiliary in the state. A social period followed with Mrs Frauke Harvey receiving an award.
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Gladys Adam Smith
Tri-County
Council of Legion Auxiliary
Gladys Adcam Smith
American Legion Auxiliary
Meadville
Thoma Meanie, Jr
Philadelphia
Cloyd Stowe
Victor Orn
Dilenti
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Fall River
Mass
Eliot “Pinky” Hathaway
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Sturse
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American Petroleum Institute
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