Big auction sale and railroad reorganization plans
Erie and Chesapeake and Ohio railways figure in a busy Erie brief. A Thursday 1 PM auction at the HR freight station is noted, while Chesapeake and Ohio argue to the ICC for Erie’s reorganization with modifications to create traffic feeders. Crosley Corp stockholders heard of a possible early auto model and sport car experimentation. Sub-freezing temperatures steady Allegheny river readings at Franklin.
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Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Erie Raiload Company
Erie
Chesapeake & Ola
Crosley Corp
Unnimil
Lewis Crosley
Allegheny
Franklin
Dem Senators Snub Governor in Harrisburg Row
United Press reports in Harrisburg that Gov. Arthur H. James told Sen. Harry Shapiro and other leaders he could refute a claim of an offer and expressed regret that the senator and his allies found the invitation unacceptable. Sipe said he was refused admission at a milk producers conference seeking price relief. Shapiro announced the Democratic caucus would decline the governor’s invitation, saying the move reflected a broader dispute over milk price orders in the Pittsburgh area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
Arthur H. James
Harry Shapiro
Philadelphia
Ben
C. Hale Sipe
Armstrong
Sipe
Senate
Pittsburgh
Shapiro
Cautcus
Government Setstle Strikes Plan Approved by Committee
Washington March 20 The House appropriations committee reported an 80 552 470 appropriation bill for the Department of Labor for 1940 to strengthen machinery for settling strikes. The panel added 25 000 for 15 more labor conciliators, saying gains from averting strikes will pay many times over in wage-earner savings. Frances Perkins testified the CIO AFL dispute is among the department’s hardest tasks, complicating every action and causing confusion in strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unica
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Department of Labor
Frances Perkins
Congress of Industrial Organizations
American Federation of Labor
Department
End of installment tax relief ends decades of abatement
Delaware House Speaker Ellwood Turner announced plans to end the annual abatement of delinquent taxes started in 1932 to help homeowners keep their property. Municipalities and school districts have long opposed continued relief amid the financial crisis. The final abatement bill awaits the House second reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Ellwood Turner
Delaware
Clairy
House
Three children die in blaze at Chester township shop
Three African American children perished when an oil stove overturned inside a home above a Chester township automobile repair shop. Fire swept the dwelling, killing the youngsters as neighbors and local authorities responded. The incident prompted investigations by municipal fire officials and is being reviewed for safety improvements.
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Philadelphia
Chester Township
Beaverdam PTA Plans Playground Equipment Purchase
Beaverdam PTA will host an April Fool's party on April 1 at the Crowell home with a lunch to raise funds for playground equipment at the school. The community activities include a penny supper at the Hodge home and Palm Sunday services led by Rev. James A. Higley at the United Brethren church.
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Hodge Home
King’s Messenger
United Brethren
Charles Hodge
Beaverdam P. TA
James Crowell
James A. Higley
United Brethren Church
Tom Hickle
Dan Wright
King's Messenger
Rn Proctor
Edward Totman
Efe
Marion Jones
Union City
Doris Litzsinger
Titusville
Vaverne Jones
Harold Stiannon
Thien City
Robert Proctor
Iry
Walter
Proctor
Tom Helle
Gerald Bagley
Rew ‘Brown
Shiver
Blin Csllyg
Lee Jones
Lee’ Proctor
Elgin
Claude Maynard
Lewville
Clark Proctor
John Cammeski
Thesodore Gray
Wi T H. Cummings
Rebecca Lodge
Corry
Orv'll
Sherman
Lynn Sit
Leo.Proctor
Carl Proctor
Fred Alverson
Lyle Proctor
Tel City
Robert Mulgin
Ho Cummings
Manrence Bisbee
Erie
Kingsley Methodist Church
B.A. Lyona
Lyons
Cash Bedlknap
Waterford
Rey Goodwill
Butty Jo
Wantess
Jiminy Way
North East
Lee Owens
Mary Howard
Clint Mathews
G. T. Bergman
Theodore Gray
John Carnesell
Ena
Charles Dundon
Charles Daney
B41 Sill
Cottage ‘Hill
Lyn Sill
Floyd Marsh
W. H. Cummings
W. A. Lyons
Akron
Ohio
Delbert
Parkhurst
Virgil Tarbell
Evie
VeBtta Tarbell
Walter Proctor
Leo Jones
Simday
Lois Chensy
James 4. Higiey
Leon Manegal
Pleasantville
Loblaws ad items with prices and products
A compact hotel shop ad listing grocery items. It mentions Magic Cup Coffee 1e Mde, Spring Lake Milk 4 for 23 cents, Dill Pickles 10 oz, Star Soda Crackers 2 for 1 box, and a tote/ Tots designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Lake
Three youths held after string of thefts including cars
Three youths aged sixteen to twenty were held at the city jail after admitting involvement in eight auto thefts since March 1 and several purse snatchings from pedestrians. Arnold Swift, 19, was arrested in a stolen car near State and West streets. Two accomplices, Arnold Morris and Clarence Lawton, were arrested at 4628 Glenwood Parke Avenue. The suspects attended a funeral service for Naomi Mattison's daughter prior to booking.
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Ely
Arnold Swift
Erie
Tuen- Gay
Rayemond Youngbauer
Munro
Westeyville
Westeyville High School
P:rice
George Christoph
Swift
August Heisler
Paul Sehanf
Edward Barber
Glenwood Parke Avenue
Arnold Morris
Clarence Lawton
Williams Named Postmaster at Wattsburg
Rudolph J. Williams has been commissioned post master Ab Wattabure Pa according to information reaching this entry Mr Williams commission will take effect On March 23rd He succeeds Max Davis who has held the office for the past several years
Oil City Maps Plans Tonight for BIS Event
Representatives from civic fraternal social patriotic industrial and professional groups are to attend a 7 0 meeting in City Hall council chamber to finalize plans for Independence Day celebrations. The program includes a parade multiple band concerts a Doughboy monument dedication and a larger night firework display than last year.
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Gig Cine
Council Chamber
YM W. S
Boy Collects Snakes Aims To Own Boas In Room
Hartford report details 19 year old Paul H. Slevena preserving live snakes in a bureau drawer. He intends to own a boat constrictor and keeps the reptiles at home as his peculiar hobby.
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Wes
Hartford
Paul H. Slevena
Abandoned by the Potter and Swift Interrogations
Swift answered questions by Chief Christoph about a total valuation of 38 750. He complicated the two offers and the youths were arrested shortly after. Morris and Lawton were questioned by Christoph and were to be confronted by Swift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Christoph
Morris
Lawton
Countywide levy mandate hits federal income tax payments
In Mar, the Supreme Court reversed years of tax policy, ruling that upwards of 2,000 county and city employees plus school staff must pay federal income taxes. The decision affects 1,026 school district workers, 749 city employees, about 500 county staff, and other public sector workers earning 1,000 or more annually, aligning government pay with federal tax rules.
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Arm
Mar
Doemin
United States Supreme Court
Unitail
Abelslonk
Ua Acellon
Leachera
Cleveland Sees Two Million Population Milestone Target
Mayor Harold A Bur ton of Cleveland predicted the city would reach 2,000,000 by 1865. Recent census estimates place Greater Cleveland at about 1,250,000 with 925,000 exclusive of 43 suburbs.
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Cleveland
Harold A Burton
Greater
New York Love in a Summer of Unease
Constance faces grief and doubt after a stormy summer with Gordon while Terry remains distant. She recalls her parents, confronts Rosalind, and weighs love, loyalty, and a looming future as Gordon plans to marry and advance his career. The couple anticipates new guests and mounting pressures as October approaches.
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Generance
Terry
Gordon
Rosalind
Mary Cannon
Constance
Mother
Northwood
Ham
Mina Street
O Kway
Hey
Dhia
Darby House
Van
Avis Bailey
Reno
Constancé
Alex
Irene Conant
Ming
Conants
Irene
Eury
Ales
Constaner
Slim
Sicure
Winte
Mrs. Green
Mike
Wey
New York
Uie
Otober
Tate
Lisbeth Shelley
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Civic Improvement Committee
The
Civic Employment Association
Pennsylvania ‘Leoth¢ Company
Frank A. Cross
Anna Cross
Wattsburg
American Petroleum Institute
Association of American Talyoull
Associaton
Coroynes
FC Northern
Aesk
Ernest Kelly
Pensylvania Division of
Racke
Tony
Charles Racke
Retaileya
Advertising Age
Youngsville
Thomas Buchanan
Public Utility
Crawford County
Democratic Committee
Nibaprit Ihn
Meadville
Edge of Elks
Owl
Meonville
Meadvilles
DEM
James
Beaverdam Pta
Beaverdam
Girl Prair‘ie
Loblaw's
Pillsbury
Tite
Steaksporterhouse Steaks
Adrienne
Cascade Gothic
Firstaid
Bse Ety Lotton
Resletal Sen
Peat Vie Eete
Miller’s
Rev
Mattisol
Naomi
Tentith Foo
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