Readjustment of Job Insurance Sought in State
Harrisburg May 1 Unofficial interpretations of Gov Arthur James 11 point call for a special legislative session outline objectives including using unneeded funds to provide 85 million for public assistance and 250 thousand for session expenses, saving employers four million annually by removing payroll assessments from wages over 3000, extending school support for certain dependent students, and laying groundwork for 50 million federal funds via turnpike expansion to Philadelphia plus other items.
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Morey J. Potter
United Press
Harrisburg
Goy
Arthur H James
Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission
Philadelphia
Harrisburg-to-Fittsburgh
RFG
FWA
Penate
Joint-State Government Commission
New Licenses Required for Pennsylvania Dealers
Pennsylvania's new license year began with no warnings issued by the state Mille Con Roland Commission. Prosecutions start immediately against licenseless operators like Lester's. The commission urges all dealers to apply to avoid penalties from 825 to 300 dollars. Chairman John M. McKee said the agency will show tax dealers the meaning of business. Over 2 570 licenses were mailed to qualified dealers today. Unlicensed dealers face injunctions to stop operating.
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Pennsylvania
Mille Conrol Commission
Lesters
Commission
John M. McKee
Commission Pmrinves
McKee
United States Ambassador in Rome Meets Mussolini
United States Ambassador William Phillips called on Premier Benito Mussolini in Rome on May 1 and was reportedly informed by the Italian government that no sudden change would be made in Italy's war position. The meeting occurred amid international tension and shifting tones from Italian officials and state media.
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Rome
United States
William Phiilipe
Benito Mussolini
MI Dice
Italy
Phillips
Mussolini
Tornado Toll in Mississippi Valley and Texas
United Press reports twirling tornadoes left a path of death from the Mississippi river valley into central Illinois. At least 14 killed, with greatest destruction in Texas where damage neared two million dollars. Affected towns include Greggton and Frankston. a one year old, Mary Lee Cook, drowned as a cloudburst flooded a highway culvert where her mother sought refuge.
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United Press
Mississippi River
Texas
Greggton
Frankston
Henderson County
Mary Lee Cook
Ted Cook
Six Die as Nazi Plane Hits Apartment in England
Six killed and 162 injured when a German Heinkel bomber crashed into an apartment house in Glatton-on-Sea England May 1. Four crew members and two civilians died as the plane exploded and burned a crater. About 50 houses damaged with losses estimated at not less than 400000 dollars.
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United Press
Glacton-On-Sea
England
Itelf
Shayly
Ridnight
Clae— Lon
Rise in Employment Attributed to Business Growth
About 428 people secured work in the city in the last six months, with roughly 80 percent in permanent positions due to plant expansion and business gains. The job mobilization drive, aided by the state employment agency and local committees, was deemed successful by campaign leaders. Union City directed about 2000 new jobs, while private industry supplied most openings. The effort aimed to reduce relief roles, but Gov. James called an extraordinary legislative session.
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State Employment Agency
J. A. Hill- Virom
Corry-Jamestown Manufacturing Company
Lake E. Graham
Aero Supply Manufacturing Gonp
Leslie Wells
WingWills
W.W. Waterhouse
Waterhouse-Gafest Sulana Inves Aidan
Austin
Long
Union City
Joint
State Government Commission
Arthur H. James
General Assembly
Endorse Roosevelt for Third Term by Pennsylvania Labor
The Pennsylvania Federation of Labor met to consider resolutions endorsing President Roosevelt for a third term after hearing William Green of the AFL attack rival leadership for disloyalty to the President. At least five resolutions were submitted by union locals.
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Unwted
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
William’ Green
Lewis
Oro
Roosevelt
Rush For Marriage Licenses to Avoid New Blood Tests
Rush across Pennsylvania fills opening days of May as a new blood test law takes effect May 17. Couples may face delays since licenses could take up to ten days, not three, with certificates required to prove freedom from contagious disease. Health officials list 162 private labs approved for blood testing and note persistent demand for licenses as the change nears.
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Pennsylvania
Edigar G. Everhart
Brie
Opposition to School Assessment Fading Amid Tax Debate
Local school tax controversy softens as opponents relax pressure ahead of a May 24 meeting. Pennsylvania Economy League members met with board members to push for budget reductions, while the board weighs millage options and future tax revenue projections.
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Baveatton
Teal
Pennsylvania Ecnemy League
Board of
Honextion
League
Norwegians Seize Roeros In Stunned German Prowl
Reports say Norwegian troops aided by Swedish volunteers retook Roeros in the Oster valley southeast of Trondheim after a night raid. They moved in small groups, surged at 6 a.m. into the city center, surprising German patrols with only light resistance.
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Prem Fiaelnss
Norves
Jan
Prontier
Volimmvers
Roerca
Oester
Civic Orchestra Final Concert Monday Night
Cooperating with Music Week the Corry Civic Orchestra presents the final 1899-40 season concert in the Senior High school auditorium Monday May 6 at 7 pm. The concert features demonstrations by reed brass and string sections, aims to close the season debt-free, and offers ten cent admission for children with no advance ticket sales planned.
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Corry
Unpledged Masses Rally For Dewey Convention
In Massachusetts on May 1 delegates at the Republican convention favored an active pension slate backing Thomas E. Dewey. The mass convention votes will be unpledged as demanded by the party organization.
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Mass
Boston
Ctive
Thomas E. Dewey
Massachihetts
Jfonvention
Fis
First WPA project of 1940 eyed for Euclid Street
The city plans the Euclid Street sewer project from Prospect to Shematt streets with property owners paying materials while WPA handles labor. Two other projects were submitted for WPA approval, with Streets Director Stanley H. Nichols doubtful of timely clearance. A Hayes Creek widening and straightening job and a sidewalk program including Park Place widening were filed, continuing years of sidewalk work and brick walk repairs.
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Pirst
WPA
Euclid Street
San Mary
Prospect
Shematt Street
Stanley H. Nichols
Haye Creek
Park Place
Center Street
Maple Avenue
Parties Urged to Tackle Rum Traffic in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg May 1 The Republican and Democratic parties face a plea from the Pennsylvania Council of Churches urging both platforms to include a plank for an intensive investigation of the liquor traffic and toward passing corrective registration The resolution was brought by the Men’s Dialogue League of Pennsylvania
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Council of Churchex
Diy
Legge
Pennsylvania
Lift Quarantine On S Chicken Pox Cases
Local notice reports lifting of quarantine on eight chicken pox cases amid new contagion alerts including scarlet fever and tuberculosis. Individuals Meredith Pople 14 Perry Hiburg 5 and George Bhallop 30 are quarantined with scarlet fever chicken pox and tuber disease. Women to meet Adelntown Pa May 1 envelopes state convention May 8 for Pennsylvania Democratic Women.
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Meredith Pople
Wright
Perry Hiburg
Wranklin Street
George E. Bhallop
West Pleasant Street
Adlentown
Pennsylvania Federation of Democraic Women
Four Year Term City Counsel Election Addressed
The City Council will meet Monday evening to discuss the election of a four year term for municipal counsel with Blaine Incaldle as current holder likely to seek reappointment. Other potential candidates remain uncertain as clerical business and plans for daylight saving time, street painting, and annual clean-up days are on the agenda. Traffic rules and summer sensor policies may be reviewed, with NYA youths assisting in street painting when weather allows.
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Welty Spheltr
Blaine Incaldle
Frank E. Hepler
NYA
Municipal Commission
Guffey Faces New Opposition in Democratic Bid
Harrisburg May 1 Two Democratic running mates to the 1940 Fall election carry home to Senator Joseph F. Guffey warning of opposition from his own party as reorganization of the Democratic state committee looms. A warders meeting drafted the warning and named Treen Rows and G Harold Wagner as nominees for auditor general and state treasurer. Guffey may seek support from the anti-Guffey wing if the November vote favors the challenger to State Chairman David Lawrence. Early signs point to former Scranton Senator Edward J. Coleman gaining influence for the anti-Guffey faction.
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Promileu
Harrisburg
Joseph F. Guffey
Democratic State Committee
Guffey
Olint Rows
Vatminee
Auditor General
G. Harold Wagner
Trelany
Walt A. P Jones
David Lawrence
Woman Attempts Death After Break In Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh May 1 police said two women questioned after a failed escape attempt by Thonay Lewin reported that Barbara Reynolds, 23, tried to end her life by drinking polaim lust but refused to stay at Allegheny General Hospital for treatment. She was found lying across a bed in a north ride room.
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Pittsburgh
Thonay Lewin
Barbara Reynolds
Allegheny General Hospital
North Ride Room
Reward Offered for Hitler Capture in Pittsburgh May Day
United Brent Fittsburgh reports a private group pledges up to 500,000 German marks for Ada Miller’s capture alive and unharmed. Samuel Mardou Church of the Carney Institute says the May offer is based on fear Hitler plans a Western Front blow. Church’s son notes sponsors are linked to the Duquesne Club and other prominent members. he insists it is not for assassination.
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Ada Miller
Jily
Samuel Mardou J Church
Carney Institute
Otter Wis
Spousors Lund
Ork Wel I
Church
New York Times
R. R. Church
Duquesne Chih
Nate
Fehureh Anid
Release of Penns postal appointments signals early confirmations
The U S Senate confirmed several Pennsylvania postmasters and named James Sullivan and Charles SeNlbay for Corry and Eric respectively. Additional Pennsylvania postmasters listed include Edward Bishop Crewt on Henry Bourne Bikworth and many others with names and towns. The Senate delay lingered after the primary, but a Tuesday continuation could yield quick confirmations and broader postmaster appointments.
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U. S. Senate of Washington
Pennsylvania
James
Sullivan
Charles H. SeNlbay
Corry
Eric
Mic Sieur
Edward ¢. Bishop
Crewton
Henry Bourne
Bikworth
Dene D. Seitz
Galeton
Alvert P Kearny
Telli Huold
D. Akon
Liniex
Sehtosy
Senate
Chulfey
Puntsylvania
Union Organizer at Erie Surrenders to Serve Jail Sentence
Clarence Irwin of Sharpaville, organizer for the Steel Workers Organizing Committee, surrendered today to begin a three month jail term for inciting to riot. He and others were tried on disturbances at Griffin Manufacturing during a strike months earlier.
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Brie
Irwin
Sharpavilte
Countrie
Twin
Theae
Ren
Griffin
Hatch Bill Tabled by House Judiciary Panel
The House judiciary committee today tabled the Hatch "give state passion" bill for the remainder of the current session. The committee voted after a two hour meeting. Chairman Halton Sumnera remarked that the Hatch bill was tabled.
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House Judiciary Committee
Halton Sumnera
Hatch Hills
Germans Score On Practically All War Fronts
A dispatch reports Allied strategists warning that German advances across Norway and other fronts threaten momentum. German ships and bombardments strike Norwegian ports while Allied forces attempt to block further breakthroughs. Observers say a decisive German victory could shift naval power and complicate Britain’s war outlook.
No Inquest Into Reagan Accident
Report states there will be no inquest into the Reagan automobile crash near Not East on I-81. The fatal injuries occurred Monday night and authorities note the car’s condition and route suggest a possible single-vehicle accident. Additional remarks reference Myron C. Taylor and Roosevelt era diplomacy unrelated to the crash.
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Cy Foragany Dee
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