Relief deadlock near break as Hopkins meets Pennsylvania leaders
Harrisburg dispatch reports Republican senate leaders expect a relief deadlock break when the legislature reconvenes after a Washington conference with federal relief administrator Harry Hopkins. He advised earmarking about 60 million dollars for the coming fiscal year, while Pennsylvania would cover 5 million monthly in cash for several months. Hopkins announced a 7.25 million dollar federal relief grant for the first half of May, supplementing 2.5 million already provided from special funds.
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Ross Downing
United Press
Harrisburg
Senate
Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
G. Mason Owlett
Tioga
Hinpkeing
Pennsylvania
Hopkins
Woman tied to Warwick crime ring aids mail truck case
A Rhode Island woman, Mrs Ira Steele, housekeeper at the so called crime mansion, allegedly furnished information that helped the government build its case in the 129000 Fall River mail truck robbery. Her husband, the mansion caretaker, and Herbert Horenstein, a Brown University graduate and alleged driver of the getaway car, are named among those involved as investigators outline a swift series of coups.
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Ment
Fall River
Mass
Ira Steele
Malik
Herbert Horenstein
Brown University
Steele
Page Fiyet
NRA Defended by Richberg Questioned at Supreme Court
Washington May 3 Donald Richberg head of the NRA was questioned by Supreme Court justices about price fixing and the validity of the Recovery Act. Justice Harlan F. Stone led the line of inquiry, asking whether many agreements among businessmen under the NRA would have been forbidden before the act.
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Wy United Press
Washington
Donald Richberg
Supreme Court
Harlan F. Stone
Richbergs
Riski Bridge washed away by high waters
Harrisburg, Pa May 3 High waters washed away a temporary pontoon bridge over the Kisiti riv er at Leechburg Armstrong County. It had served traffic during a new bridge construction at the Point. Motorists face little disruption as nearby bridges can handle the traffic.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Kisitiriinilas
Leechburg
Armstrong County
Roof Collapse Kills Three at Schuylkill Almshouse
Three men died and at least 12 injured when a section of the almshouse roof at Schuylkill Haven collapsed. The deceased were Luther Weary aged 68, Joseph Rinkus 58, and John Yurna wage 60. Rescue crews battled debris to pull survivors from the wrecked structure. Springtime accident raises questions on building safety and maintenance.
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United Press
Big Steel Merger Approved in Federal Court
May 3 in Cleveland Judge Frederick M. Raymani ruled against the government and allowed the Republic Steel Corporation and Corrigan McKinney Steel Company merger. The $323,000,000 deal complies with the Clayton act, creating a steel giant with over a third of a billion dollars in capital.
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United Press
Cleveland
Republic Steel Corporation
Corrigan McKinney Steel Company
Federal Court
Frederick M. Raymani
Raymond
Grand Rapids
Mich
Republic Steel
Corporation
Story of Mellon income tax case nears closure
Pittsburgh May 3 The $3 000 000 Mellon income tax appeal hearing drag in the 11th week as the case recessed for re opening in Washington next Thursday government counsel says only scratched the surface Mellon and his chief counsel Hogin defend Morgenthau interference claims with a quiet courtroom and no Mellon attendance reported in court as sessions near an end
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United Press
Pittsburgh
House of Mellon
Andrew W. Mellon
Washington
Mellon
Robert H. Jackson
Frank J. Hogin
Split in Opposition to Roosevelt Rocks Chamber Convention
In Washington today a break among business leaders emerged over the U S Chamber of Commerce’s harsh denunciation of the New Deal. Amid mutual lines drawn, 24 liberal leaders from the Commerce Department’s business advisory council went to the White House pledging support for NRA extension and a social security program for the aged and unemployed. Members include Gerald Swope, Withrop W. Aldrich, Lincoln Filene, W A Harriman, and James H Rand.
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United Press
Washington
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce
White House
Business Advisory Council
Department of Commerce
NRA
Gerald Swope
General Pleetriv
Withrop W. Alrich
Lincoln Filene
Boston
W. A. Harriman
James H. Rand
Order Restored in Philippines After Insurgency Clashes
Manila reports quiet restored at nightfall in all provinces after a series of engagements between government constabulary forces and rioting Sakda listas. The brief insurrection appeared contained as authorities extended control nationwide.
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Philippines
United Press
Manila
Earle Open To Tax Compromise In Speech
Governor George H. Earle said he would compromise with Republican reactionaries on parts of his tax program but would continue opposing a sales tax. He urged taxing manufacturers and public utilities, arguing a sales tax is unfair on those least able to bear it.
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Philadelphia
George H. Earle
Pennsylvania League of Women Voters
Diary of Fire Fiend Faces Murder Arson Charge
Chicago May 3 A 32 year old writer Carle Peterson described as an egocentric fiend faced a murder by arson charge as alienists studied his 3000 page diary. He admitted setting about 50 buildings aflame mainly apartments over two years in Rogers Park and other areas. Police found references to eroticism, morbid philosophy, and self analysis.
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Ly United Press
Chicago
Carle Peterson
Peterson
Harry B. Hoffma
Cook County
Bland
North Shore
Rogers Park
Julie Goltberg
Storms Leave Ten Dead Across Mid-South States
Five people perished in isolated Kentucky communities, three in Kentucky, and two in southern Arkansas as tornadoes and violent electrical storms struck the mid-south region. Widespread property damage followed the May 3 storms centered around Memphis Tennessee and the surrounding area.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mid
Kentucky
Arkansas
City Spring Cleanup Proceeds After Weather Delays
Heavy showers halted refuse collection in the Spring Clean-up. Street Commissioner Edward Harrington said work will resume Saturday if weather permits. About thirty tons were hauled to the Avenue A dump, with eighteen more trucks moved before the postponement. He hopes completion by noon Saturday, urging owners to place refuse at curbs early. Residents praised for cooperation despite inclement weather.
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Edward Harrington
The
Journal
Gener
Hartington
Solons Hurt As Train Wrecks Delivery Truck
Meriden Conn May 3 The Legislature Special rammed a delivery truck at a grade crossing killing the driver and injuring several Connecticut lawmakers Including Rep Helen Kitchell Rep Edward Seaman and Sen Audubon Sector The crash occurred at Peat Works crossing as bits of wood and steel shattered the train’s glass and riders faced injuries
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Wines
Meriden
Conn
Connecticut
Giorette
Helen Kitchell
Greenwich
Edward Seaman
Stamford
Audubon Sector
Bridgeport
Peat Works
Hn & Country
Government loses in Missouri-Kansas pipeline fraud suit
A federal jury acquitted Frank P. Parish and Samuel J. Maddin on mail fraud charges related to the Missouri-Kansas Pipe Line Company. The government’s pursuit of prison for alleged losses to stockholders ended after three ballots in Chicago. Parish vowed to return to the utility field to recoup his fortune.
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United Press
Chicago
Tolay
Frank P. Parish
Samuel J. Maddin
Missouri-Kansan Pipe Line
Parish
Debonair
Hopkins Sits Tight as States Face Federal Aid Cuts
Washington May 3 Relief chief Harry L Hopkins said federal funds would be withheld from states not meeting demands for cooperation. Illinois must raise 3 million dollars monthly to receive relief for 1.2 million people. Pennsylvania faces a 5 million monthly requirement. Georgia and others also warned.
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United Press
Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
Minois
Limpis
Hopkins
Tlinois Ac
Henry Hottier
Tllinois
Georgia
Pennsylvania
George Earle
Settlement Reached In Local Check Case In Erie
Orval St Pierre, owner of Corry gas station, settled with J E Sorell from Youngsville. Charges of issuing checks without sufficient funds were withdrawn after the settlement.
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Orval St Pierre
Corry
Adoeman L. Wave of Erie
St Pierre
J. E. Sorell
Youngsville
Confirmation Ceremonies At Local Churches
Most Rev John Mark Gannon conferred the sacrament of confirmation at St Elizabeths church in Erie on a class of fifty five with 28 boys 24 girls and two adults. The visit marked his first to the area in three years and was greeted by a full West Pleasant street church.
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Gannon
St. Elizabeth's Church
John Mark Gannon
Erie
West Pleasant Street
Carl Heidt
John Ring
St.Teresa's Church
Union City
St. Thomas's Church
St. Thomas
Corry Knights Templar Members Attend Meeting in Titusville
Clarence Commandery No. 31 Knights Templar of Ohly City will attend the Northwestern Pennsylvania Post Commanders and Line Officers Association meeting in Titusville this afternoon and evening. The banquet is in the Presbyterian chapel at o'clock with over two hundred knights expected. Rev. Samuel Semple D D pastor emeritus of First Presbyterian Church will give an address, and James H. Chickering of Of City will offer the memorial as pastor commander of the Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania.
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Frank T. Babbitt
Wallace M. Young
Lloyd Stowe
Clarence Commandery
Knights Templar
Ohly City
Peninsylvania
Samuel Semple
D. D
Emerittus
First Presbyterian Church
James H. Chickering
City
Grand Commandery
Pennsylvania
Wild Life Sanctuary Set for Pymatuning Reservoir Area
Harrisburg May 3 A wild life sanctuary comprising 4000 acres in the Pymatuning reservoir area in Crawford county has been arranged by the game commission through an agreement with the water and power resources board. Ralph M Bashore secretary of the Department of Forests and Waters announced today. The reservoir will be divided into two parts and a sanctuary set aside will be maintained as a refuge for game animals and a resting and breeding place for migratory waterfowl. The Pymatuning area has long been known as a paradise for birds and other wildlife with records of 244 species seen there. Other species include waterfowl such as blandards, black ducks, and pintails.
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Unncy
Harrisburg
Crawford County
The
Game Commission
Water and Power Resources Board
Ralph MM. Bashoro
Tment
Ces Ursineareay
Bashore
Tong Yeen
Sanctuary Free to Hunt as Fish Stock Enriches Area
The sanctuary spans 14 000 acres with fishing trapping and boating banned inside. Hunting and trapping are permitted on the surrounding lands. The area is stocked with fish and will open to fishing on July 4 1937 after a development period to boost fish numbers.
Senate rejects plan to revise World War I debts and fund veterans
May 1 Washington Senate rejects a proposal to authorize the president to undertake a new settlement and pay soldiers’ bonus from debtor assets. Debate centers on Patman plan to issue 2 billion in new currency to pay veterans’ adjusted service certificates. Senators dispute whether Roosevelt would veto any alternative.
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United Press
Washington
Senate Today
Patman
Veterans’ Adjusted Service
Harrison
Roosevelt
Sen
Bucy Po
Long
Sénate
Vinson
Fiarrison
Zoldlers
Hugh L. Black
Ala
Feer Group 10 Give Program at Keppel Tiffany Event
In observance of music week the Keppel Tiffany program for FEER group 10 will be held at the Senior High School Auditorium at 7:30. FEER students perform orchestra, male chorus, piano ensemble pieces, and a rhythm and piano totaling class of thirty. Public invited.
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Keppel Tiffany
Pittsburgh Truck Driver Beaten at Store Delivery
An 18 year old truck driver employed by a company delivering foodstuffs to a chain grocery outlet was severely beaten in Pittsburgh. Rudolph Novak of Hormeville was attacked by six men while attempting a delivery in the East End, reportedly fracturing his skull. police arrival ended the assault after about four minutes.
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Sy Wetten Prose
Pittsburgh
Chain Grocery Company
Rudolph Novak
Hormeville
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