Earle presses for support on past deeds and New Deal ideals
Harrisburg dispatch outlines Democratic rally where Gov. George H. Earle pledges to uphold farm protection, labor rights, fair profits, consumer protections, social security, housing, highways, public schools, and public utilities regulation while opposing totalitarian threats. Also notes a Pittsburgh price war among service stations with gasoline at discounted rates.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Democratic Organization
Party News Today
EFA
Newport
Charles Alvin Jones
Perry County
Sernex
Barle
George H. Parle
Roosevelt
Jones
Earle
Two Men Held in Sparta Plant Theft Probe
Corry man Kermit Lee and Spartansburg resident Richard Platt are jailed on breaking and entering and larceny charges over about 1200 dollars worth of brass fittings from the Supplee Wills Jones milk plant at Spartansburg. They face hearings before Alderman D. Lenne in Meadville. police traced loot via a Spartansburg juvenile dealer and Meadville detectives. Platt confesses. Lee remains silent. Investigation, started two weeks ago, may resolve other Spartansburg thefts.
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Craiwford
Ane
Kermit Lee
Corry
Richard ‘Platt
Spartansburg
Supplee-Wills-Jones Company
Union City
Lee
Platt
D. Lenne
Meadville
Spartansbore
Mille
J. Ploy "van Winckte
Hutchinson
West Maine Street
Sparta
Chamberlain's Stand Rested on Negotiations
By JOE ALEX MORRIS United Press staff correspondent, the piece argues Britain’s policy hinges on negotiations with Mussolini to curb Franco’s Nationalist advance in Spain and Hitler’s Austria ambitions, warning that failure could leave France exposed and allow a Nazi Italian bloc to dominate Europe.
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United Press
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Spain
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Europe
Francisco Franco
Hiller
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Great Britain
Neville Chamberlain
Benito Mussolini
Italy
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France
Britain
Three Expelled From Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago officials expelled the Cargill Grain Company of Illinois and three officers for manipulating prices and attempting to corner the September corn market. John H. MacMillan Jr., Edward J. Grimes, and Philip C. Sayles were found guilty of unlawful trading by two committees. expulsion takes effect at midnight Monday. President Kenneth Templeton said the action is final.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade Today
Cargill Grain Company of Illinois
John H. MacMillan, Jr
Edward J. Grimes
Philip C. Sayles
Exchange
Kenneth 3. Templeton
Trio of Men Convicted in Monaca Counterfeiting Case
Three men, Peter Janng Anton Bilcich and an unnamed co defendant, were convicted by a federal jury on fifteen counts of counterfeiting and one count of conspiracy in a Monaca Pennsylvania plant seizure case. A hearing on new trials is set for April 11 before Judge Echoonmaker.
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United Pres Ero
Monaca
Loyalist resistance collapsing as Nationalists push front
Reports from the Aragon front say Loyalist resistance is crumbling along a 120 mile front as Nationalists intensify the drive toward Catalonia. Franco’s forces overwhelm defenses near Caspe and along the Gadalope river while contingents push toward the Mediterranean coast amid heavy artillery and air support.
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United Press
Argon Front
Nexionalist
Caspe
Gadalope
Artil
Catalonia
Japs Invasion Of U S Fishing Zone Is Ended
Washington officials announced a halt to Japanese encroachment on Atsakan and Pacific coast fishing. The State Department said a naval and coast guard watch would observe Alaskan waters, with proof to be provided while Japan pledged to refuse licenses and take action against any vessel found fishing commercially in the disputed area.
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State Department
Pacific Coast
Department
Tshore
Alaska
Bristol Bay
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Bureau of Fisheries
U.S. Coast Guard
Walsh Plans Tax Cut for Personal Holding Companies
Washington March 26 Senator David Walsh Democrat of Massachusetts a member of the Senate Finance Committee described personal holding company taxation as a dragnet aimed at individuals and urged lowering existing rates. Walsh and several committee members contend liberalizing taxes on these firms would freeing capital. Chairman Pat Harrison Democrat of Mississippi arriving to wrap up the House approved general tax revision bill called the committee to meet today and promised serious consideration of the holding company tax issue.
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United Press
Washington
David Walsh
Mass
Sante Finance
Todey
Walsh
Finance Geinerittee
Frogen” Capital
Pat Harrison
Miss
Sign contract for dam construction in western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh March 26 An $2 622 810 contract for the Tonesta dam construction was signed between the federal government and S J Groves and Son Inc of Minneapolis. Army Engineers Chief I R Covell signed for the government as work proceeds toward flood control goals in western Pennsylvania.
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Ynnes Frees
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Tonesta
J. Groves & Son, Inc
Min- Abapollm
WY. i. R Covell
Army Engineers
Wittwburgh
House Will Act Soon on TVA Investigation
Washington March 26 House readers were ready to act quickly on the senate resolution for an investigation of the Tennessee Valley Authority They predicted the house would approve it by Wednesday The house rules committee will begin hearings Monday moving The measure calls for inquiry by a joint senate house committee but the house will also consider a group of issue resolutions
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Tennessee Valley Authority
House
House Rules Committee
Relief caseload forecast for district next week
Heavy decrease in district relief load expected next week due to WPA activity. Robert Gatlin, head of the real office of the board of public assistance, says at least 36 cases will be dropped from the relief roll in Corry and vicinity. City relief families rose from 78 to 83 this past week. district lead drops to 263. CCC applications open April 1 to 26 at West relief offices with priority to youths from relief families.
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Robert Gatlin
Board of Publi Assistance
Corry
CCC
Weal
Staple Card Co Ordered to Reinstate 135 Workers
The National Labor Relations Board ruled Staple Card Company in Marys, Pennsylvania must disestablish the Stackpole Employer Association and reinstate 135 workers discharged by March 3 1987. The company is also ordered to bargain collectively with Local 4 United Electric and Rail Labor Organization Committee for Industrial Organization affiliate as sole representative of production employees.
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Aniou Press
Washington
Staple Card Company
Bt Marys
National Labor Relations Board Today
Stackpole
United’ S Electrica and
Railio Workgra of America
Committee For
Compaiy
Muployes
Temperatures Plunge Amid Sharp Cold Snap Today
Weather report notes a severe cold spell with temperatures dropping sharply and strong winds. Forecasters warn of continued low readings tonight and into tomorrow, with travel and outdoor plans affected by the chill and gusty winds.
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Todley
Autoist Flees After Home Damaged In Hit and Run
An autoist swerved off Union Street near Eugene Smith’s home, damaged trees and property, then fled before obtaining the license. Red Mixer of Corry and others secured the plate. possible charges against the owner, Adam Shumsky, loom as investigators seek the driver. No injuries reported.
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Mixer
Campaign committee formed in Erie County county race
Carton V. King registered wills official named treasurer of the Earle Jones Mundy Nogues Campaign committee in Erie County. Michael J. Cronin, former Ely Fire Department head and Democratic leader, named chairman. Headquarters to open at 701 State Street Erie next week. Growin to release list of committee members. Fred Miller to run campaign HQ.
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Carton V. King
Register of Wills
Erie County
Earle-Jones, Mundynogue
Conty
Michael J. Cronin
Hhead
Ely
Fred Miller
Monologist leads final Lyceum course number one
Bob Hanscom presented at the Senior High auditorium in a sequence of characterizations from A Tale of Two Cities, delivering a convincing portrayal of the leads. A small audience attended while Hanscom smeared before the school pupils in the afternoon, ending the 1997 28 Lyceum course with the final offering.
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Bob Hanscom
Hianecom
Penalty for High Surpluses Strengthened
Washington March 26 The Senate finance committee considered proposals to strengthen provisions penalizing corporations for accumulating unreasonable surpluses. Chairman Pat Harrison said final action would wait until the next meeting. The proposals aim to curb withholding dividends to avoid high surtaxes, forcing stockholders to pay taxes if surpluses are distributed.
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United Press
Washington
Seite Jinger Committee
Finance Committee
Pat Harrison
Miss
Harrison
Fire at Grove City hospital forces 30 patients to flee
A blaze at Bash yie Rossman hospital in Grove City Pa. forced 30 patients to be carried on stretchers and mattresses to nearby homes. They were later returned after the danger subsided. Smoke clogged the elevator shaft. limited damage was caused beyond water.
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United Press
Grove City
Marsh
Capital
Harry Cooper
Pennsylvania
Patrokaan
Here
Wis Lelken
Mercer Cottage Hospital
Grove City Hospital
WF. Roseman
McNair Withdraws Supports Marriott in Pennsylvan ia
Former Pittsburgh mayor William N. McNair withdrew as a gubernatorial candidate on the Empuratin ticket and endorsed Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti. He accused current state leaders of steering Pennsylvania governance toward corruption and called the government a "private cruiser."
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Pittsburgh
Mayen
Wiliam N. McNair
Charles J. Margiotti
McNair
Margrott Inn
Whch
Pennsylvania
Ship of Democracy
Customs Agents Raid Ship Seize Smuggled Chinese Rreturn
Customs agents in New York raided a steamship, seized 17 Chinese passengers being smuggled into the United States. The ship Seasidbank arrived from Singapore last night, and the treasury was advised. The Chinese reportedly came aboard the vessel at Penns New Straits Settlement.
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United Press
Nashington
New York
United States
Treasury
Singapore
PennsNew Straits Settlement
Large aerial battle claims twenty Chinese planes lost
Sitanghal March 26. The Qumel news agency says twenty Chinese airplanes were destroyed in the largest aerial duel on the northern front since the war began. Three Japanese squadrons attacked Kweli teth in northern Honan. The Chinese ceased air operations. twenty planes were shot down and ten more destroyed on the ground, with no reported Japanese losses.
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United Press
Sitanghal
Qumel
Kwelteth
Honan
Dumm
Raft Converted to Lumber After River Tragedy
In Harrisburg on March 26, preparations were made to turn a raft that symbolized Early Logging days on the Susquehanna into lumber as searchers in Money gathered for bodies of six drowned when the Pratt struck a bridge pier. The raft had completed a 200 mile journey from Bell- Kap, Clearfield county, to Port Hunter before the disaster ended its voyage. Elsewhere Pershing reportedly improves and may attend an event in Arizona tomorrow.
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United Press
Harrisbag
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