Local Attorney Scott enters Erie County Assembly race
Walter H. Scott a Corry born World War veteran and city solicitor candidate for the Democratic nomination in Erie County third district announces his bid. He is unopposed on the Democratic ticket while Republicans John Van Allaburg and Albert Ly Blogs seek the North East and Union City seats, with Democrats planning an active campaign in Corry.
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Erie County
Scott
Assembly
Corry
Democratic Nominum
State Assembly
Tenins
Jpviniwls
Atvony Park
AGL Uy
Democratic Party
Mee
John
van Allaburg
North East
Albert Ly
Union City
Turry
Ex Mayor of Pittsburgh Dies After Illness
Ex mayor Magee of Pittsburgh dies at 10 42 am after a weeklong influenza illness. Magee, a Republican, twice served as mayor and later held roles in state and city public service. He was born in Pittsburgh and had a long career in municipal affairs.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Miham A Mager
Pitts Ouingth
Lotay
Prisumania
Magee
Ghnioken
West Penn
Wiften
Pitts Penih
Centite
Public Service Coommission
Wilson Announces for U S Senate in Philadelphia
Philadelphia March 25 petitions circulated for Mayor Davin Wilson to seek the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate. Wilson had previously announced candidacy for governor. His secretary Louis W. Wilgarde said the mayor would make a formal statement soon.
AF of L Leader Hints Wage Hour Bill Support
President William Green of the American Federation of Labor indicated the federation would likely back a bill to establish a 30-cent hourly minimum wage. He noted continued talks with labor committees to craft a bill that could be enacted this session, and referenced the AR of L standard for a 40-hour work week.
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United Press
Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
House Labor and Committee
AR of L
Last raft ends trip short of goal in Susquehanna tragedy
The raft carrying seven people to mark the northern Pennsylvania logging era crashed into a bridge pier near Muncy while nearing Harrisburg. Rescue efforts continue for six others believed trapped under debris near the Reading Company bridge remains as authorities plan dismantling the vessel.
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Mimiber
Bellway
Afforta
Reading Company
Muncy
Postmaster Sentenced for Postal Fund Shortage
John Kramer, former Sprugbors Crawford county postmaster, received a three month sentence in Crawford county prison for leading to a shortage of 267.79 in postal funds. Federal Judge R. M. Gilsson imposed the term after an audit revealed the discrepancy. Postal Inspector Hugen Gallagher reported the findings from Kramer’s January audit and noted a second alleged shortage of 140, for which no action has yet been taken.
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Bus Erie
John Ju
Kramer
Sprugbors
Crawford County
Wilder
Tridge R. M. Gilsson
Hugen Gallagher
Kramae
Gallagher
Seven New Measles Cases Reported Today
Seven new measles cases were reported today by Health Officer John D. Wlariean. Names and addresses of the patients appear in the report including Margaret Fickey and others at several streets and wards.
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Io Heal
John D. Wlariean
Margaret Fickey
West Congress Street
WiGert’ Ews
Ald Westsniw Street
Heh Grou
Fram Hillmen
Toretiy
Ehrnthe
Margera
Sterty
Carl Highes
Uren
Hope for Peace Spreads After G B Takes Stand
Europe shows renewed hope for peace and better business in 1938 as Britain backs diplomacy and armament buildup. Kennedy says peace prospects aid American commerce while Chamberlain speeds munitions to counter Germany. Britain mulls 10 000 crafts and wartime provisioning amid cabinet crisis and pro Chamberlain stance.
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Joe Alex Morris
United Press
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Spain
Neville Chamberlain
Czechoslovyulia
France
Paris
United States
Joseph P. Kennedy
London
Great Britain
Austria
Germany
Cordell Dull
Britain
Labor Party
Chamberlain
Canada Enters Armament Move With Defense Budget Demand
Ottawa reports defense estimates from Defense Minister Sam McKenzie proposing a 25 million dollar appropriation to prepare Canada to stand with Britain France and the United States against dictatorship. He says no military commitments are made yet, but a clash between democracies and dictatorships could require action.
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Ottawa
Ont
Defenie Sam
McKenzie
iMcKenzie
Canada
Great
Britain
France
United States
School Head Blasts Board In Greenville Race
Greenville Pennsylvania March 3 superintendent R D Walch accuses school board of obstruction and progress opposition as he prepares for bid for reelection. Welch formerly of Kang, Pa, alleges board meddling in planning and liquidation of the superintendent and criticizes trustees and aides.
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Unites Srass
Greenville
R. D. Walch
Kang
Welch
Ang Ils
Earle Proposes Plan to Aid German Refugees
The United States proposes an international committee to assist political refugees escaping Germany and Nazi Austria. Secretary Hull sent the invitation to 30 nations outlining duties to facilitate emigration but detail was not specified. State Department circles see potential aid for persecuted groups regardless of creed.
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Cowaseengtor
Maten
Germany
Cordell Hull
Austria
Hull
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Switzerland
Netherlands
Jaly
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Hs Wysaney
State Department
Driver Arrested After Columbus Ave Crash
Clyde Facets of Bue Eye was arrested for reckless driving after an East Columbus Avenue collision shortly after 8 o clock last night. Cecil Bates and five children of Columbus were involved. several children cut by glass but no serious injuries. State Police D C Hofl mak and local Petrolman Ross Mead investigated. Bates said he swerved to avoid a center laneApproaching car that struck his left side. Bacons car damaged. Willenson from Spring Creek rode with Bates. Bates was fined $10 and costs after a hearing.
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Bue Eye
East Columbus Avenue
Cecil Bates
Columbus
D.C. Hofl
Ross Mead
Bates
Russell Road
Baccus
Columian Msm
Bacons
Roland Willenson
Spring Creek
Bace
Prercis
C. B. Poriter
Lithuania Cabinet Reorganized Under Mironas
Kaunas Lithuania March 25 The Rev Vildias Mironas a rare army chaplain and leader of the Nationalist Union party assumed office as premier over a reorganized cabinet The cabinet of Premier Juozas Tubelia resigned last night amid the Polish crisis Mironas sought a coalition but failed leading to a reshaped old cabinet
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Aero
Journalist George Leyds Departs Vienna Post
Vienna dispatch veteran correspondent George Leyds leaves the Central European desk after long service with the London Daily Telegraph Morning Post and Meyer Walk Times. He received formal orders today.
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Vienna
George Leyds
Cental European
London Daily Telegraph
Pst
Meyer Walk Times
Jean Wbl Latels
Metday
Angi
Jobless Urged to Carry Identification Card
Unemployed workers urged to register at the Pennsylvania State Employment Service office at 19814 North Center Street and obtain an identification card. Those already registered without an ID may receive one at the office, as the card is important in seeking work per employment.
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Wili
Pennsylvania
North Center Street
Senate predicts approval of tax revision removing profits tax
Pat Harrison of the Senate Pins committee predicted the senate will back administration calls to remove the undistributed profits tax from the general tax revision bill. He said the senate will follow a fair, impartial committee lead despite Barkley opposing elimination. House and administration allies argue for keeping the tax while adjusting capital gains rules.
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Matel
Pat Harrison
Miss
Senate
Athen W. Barkley
Nct
Theis
Robert L. Deighton
N.C
House
Ways and Means
Tower Chamber
Pinchot Demands Proof of Coercion in Pennsylvania Race
In Harrisburg on March 25 Pinchot pressed Governor Earle to prove coercion of state workers amid the gubernatorial and U S Senate contests. Earle challenged Pinchot to name specific cases, citing loyalty pledges and Eddie McCloskey’s payroll retention as test of political freedom. The Democratic campaign opening was set for Newport, Perry County, Charles Alvin Jones seeking the governorship.
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Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
U. S
Joseph F. Gumtey
George H. Earle
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Gurney
Thomas Kennedy
Teket
Eddie McCluskey
McCloskey i8
Earle Toy
Senate
James I. Davia
Newport
Perry County
Charles Alvin ‘Jones
McKee to Direct Sewer Work Retained by WPA
Mayor Frank E K Hepler and city council members attended a WPA meeting to defer transferring George McKee from storm sewer construction to the Northwest Bull Jam project. Rumor had put McKee up to replace John G Carney who resigned amid a broader Kennedy campaign crisis.
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Works Progress Administration
George McKee
Northwest
Mune
McKee
John G. Carney
WPA
Carney
Lalke
Litnt
Thomas Kennedy
Carey
Kennedy
U.S
Joseph Guitey
Ottsburgh
Justice Kephart Declines U.S. Senate Candidacy
Chief Justice Solit W. Kephart of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court said he will not seek the U.S. Senate seat on the Republican ticket. An official notice said many Pennsylvanians urged a harmony candidacy, but he chose not to further embarrass the situation.
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Pittsburgh
Solit W. Kephart
State Supreme Court
Jetley
United States Senate
Repubian
Pennsylvania
Ihim
Youth Dies in Death Pact Case Contends Not Guilty
Donald B Carry Jr a 18 year old college student pleaded not guilty to homicide after admitting a pact with Charlotte Matthesen to commit suicide together. Prosecutors say he killed Matthesen and failed to fulfill the pact by choosing not to end his own life. Frank details from the Bloomingdale Court reveal emotional disturbance cited by detectives.
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New York
Donald B. Carry, Jr
Graned Pace
Tin Cole
Aywclk
Carroll
Charlotte Matthesen
Donald
Lane
Youlin
Charges Made by Morgan To Be Under Probe
Senates push for a joint congressional inquiry into the Tennessee Valley Authority with a broad list of investigation points. The agreement outlines probes into land purchases, corporate favoritism, TVA accounting, annual reports, audit access, and possible mismanagement of funds.
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United Press
Washington
Senate Today
Tennessee Valley Authority
Senate
Alben W. Barkley
House
Tain
Mateh
Sen
TD Styles Bridges
Pennessee Valley Authority
Bridge
Minegan
TVA
Umea
Congress
Januay
Gengual
Sparta thefts yield two suspects in Cray ford county
Report states Cray ford county authorities hold two suspects in a wholesale theft scheme tied to the Spartansburg milk plant. Loot recovered during a sting attempt to sell items to a Cutting man. A Sportsnaburs and a Corry man are reported held amid limited details.
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Crayford
Spartansburg
Sportsnaburs
I Corry
Journal
Went (Co ‘Press
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