All Candidates Confident As Election Nears
Thirty candidates from both parties wind up primary campaigns in Philadelphia as polls approach. Key figures include Governor hopefuls and a senator candidate. attacks on machines and reform efforts frame the race. A separate notice honors Corry’s 100-year-old resident Mrs. Sarah Francis, with family plans and local tributes.
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Andrew Jackson
Abraham Liscoln
Illinois
Corry
Sarah Francis
North Center Street
Alma Wilcox
Ma Terhune
Perry ‘Termine
Montclair
N. J
Bolivian Paraguay clash escalates in Gran Chaco war
Bolivian and Paraguayan forces mass for a decisive winter campaign in the Gran Chaco. Airplane bombing of cities and threats of poison gas loom as munitions deals and oil wealth fuel international intrigue. Officials warn of reprisals and potential attacks on capital Asuncion if violence escalates.
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United Press
Buenos Aires
Bolivia
Paraguay
Gran Chaco
Chavo
League of Nations
Ie Commoniler
Asuncion
Bank Teller Indicted for Embezzlement Case in Pittsburgh
Robert Cunningham a youthful former teller at Wurbes National Bank was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of embezzling 626,500. Authorities say he took the money last Friday and was arrested earlier this week in a club with more than 12,000 in his pockets as the grand jury convened and federal court opened.
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Pittsburgh
Robert Cunnningham
Wurbes National Bank
Jena
Federal Grant
Cunningham
Etund Piry
Steel Mills Hum At Youngstown Production Peak
Steel mills in the Youngstown district are set to reach peak output for the past four years at 87 percent of capacity. Valley mills report sufficient inventories to keep production above 60 percent for six weeks despite orders. Managers note the current rate is about 7 percent higher than the week's average and above the start of the week.
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Unu Eseen
Youngstown
Valley
Accord proposed to curb danger of vast air fleets
London May 12 United Press learned that negotiators pressed a multicountry accord at the collapsed disarmament talks to curb aircraft fleets capable of showering explosives on European cities. proposals from Britain to France included allowing air bombing for police use in outlying regions and for anti submarine warfare while Britain also sought abolition of naval aircraft carriers in five years.
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Frederick Kuh
United Press
London
France
Britain
Free seeds distribution begins at relief fund HQ
Unemployed gardeners will receive free seeds from the Relief Fund headquarters in the Municipal building starting Monday morning. Allocation was received last evening and preparations completed for next week’s distribution. Call to collect seeds on Monday or Tuesday.
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Relief Fund
Exam event at Meadville highlights student scholarships
Students from the Sentar Rasd Corr Bligh school travel to Meadville for a joint session on scholarships. The event names several attendees including Frost, Burr, Brockmer and Rayment, with participation by Meadrin city and local organizers.
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Sentar
Rasd Corr
Bligh School
Menulviile Teaey
Ami
Jane Rayment
Sl Fost
Fimily Burr
Arthur Brockmer
Vue
Mother's Day Observed in City Churches
City churches plan Mother's Day programs tomorrow with special services and observances. White flowers and white attire are noted in tribute to mothers, while the community anticipates store sales and remembrances as the holiday approaches.
New restaurant code authority formed in Pennsylvania
The United Press reports Harrisburg May 12 that a restaurant code authority of eleven men was created to enforce state code across districts. Gammon of Pittsburgh was elected chairman and Raul Fried of Philadelphia named vice president as officials discussed handling code violations through diplomacy.
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Joseph S. Wasney
United Press State
Philadelphia
Canidates
Internal Italia
Bis
Befo
Leutenants
Vttige
Seeleeon
Edward C.lennon
Remiblivan
Pehnaden
Roland
Morris
Roosevelt
Copeland
Joseph F. Guffey
Democratic Organization
Guffey-Harle
George H. Harle
Guffey
United Press
Harrisburg
Restaurant Code Authority
Warrett
Dipion, Toy
Vialitinas
I RL
Gammon
Pittsburgh
Raul Fried
Fixtadephia
NEA
Ransom Calls Elude Beverly Hills Kidnappers
Los Angeles May 12 A stream of anonymous ransom calls claimed by kidnapers of Beverly Hills millionaire William F Gettle and two conflicting demands disrupted efforts to secure the releases of victim Ernest E Noon and Gettle emily. Negotiations swirled over a $40 000 and 79 000 ransom amid misinformation and frantic urgencies.
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Univeress
Los Angeles
Calif
William F. Gettle
Beverly Hills
Sonsusim
Ron
Ernest E. Noon
Is‘ermedislly
Gettle
Tansum
Record crowd at exhibit at junior high school
Record crowd attended the school exhibit showing student art and crafts. Parents and friends moved through various displays as pupils presented projects including a stage piece titled The Pastry Cook and the Pirate, drawing praise for effort and creativity.
New Kensington Racketeer Taken For Ride
New Kensington raid victim Patsy Arabia, 28, a gambler tied to the local underworld, was found slain on a Coxcamp Hill roadside. Detectives say he was likely murdered elsewhere and brought to the spot in a car. Police noted no robbery motive as $0.20 remained on him. he wore a diamond pin and gold watch. Arabia had opened a store in New Kensington about six months prior but was suspected of running a gambling house.
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United Press
Billsburgh
Arnold
New Kensington
Phan Township
Patsy Arabia
Armold
Coxcamp Hill
Logans Ferry
William Syyres
Arabia
New Bensington
Hospital Tag Day Benefit Sets Near for Corry Hospital
School gymnasiums cooperated to hold a tag day to benefit Corry Hospital with the Ladies Auxiliary sponsoring in connection with National Hospital Day. A generous response was reported and it was expected a large sum would be raised for the hospital.
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Corry Hospital
Modernistic wedding attire sparks delay for marrying couple
Twelve couples from Pennsylvania sought marriage in Clymer. Town Clerk Marlon Gallup issued a wedding license to a couple, but a young man lacking knowledge of the bride’s age and a bride wearing tennis shoes prompted the clerk to postpone the ceremony for several years.
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Clymer
Pennsylvania
Marlon Gallup
Nazi Campaign Threat Against German Jews
Berlin May 12 Nazi propaganda chief Dr Paul Joseph Goebbels opened a six weeks campaign against Jews abroad and warned domestic Jews to mind their conduct. He called Jews guests in Germany and urged them to behave as such while denouncing “killjoys and raillit finders” as dangerous to the country.
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United Press
Berlin
Hoycett
Rauilt
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Germany
Goebbels
Anarchy Scratched From Preakness Field
Baltimore Md May 12 The field for today's 25000 Added Preakness Stakes was cut to eight when Anarchy the No 3 entry of Mrs Isabel Dodge Sloan Brookmeade tables was scratched from the race.
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Anarchy
Baltimore
Isabel Dodge Sloan
Rain Ends Drought in the Midwest
Rain across Iowa towns Port Dodge Carroll and Storm Lake plus Sioux City and Omaha eases a severe drought. Forecasters expect further downpours as western Canada grain belts face relief from the dry spell impacting spring wheat and corn regions.
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United Press
Chicago
Great Western
Worth
South Dakota
Canada
Port Dodge
Storm Lake
Carroll
Iowa Corn Belt
Omaha
Sioux City
Southyard
Dakotas
Winnipeg
Uull
Indicted Ex-Johnstown Bank Officials Face Federal Counts
Four former officials of the First National Bank of Johnstown are named in federal indictments charging misapplication of funds and false reports. David Bary, Jacob Murdock, Patrick McAneny, and Harry Swarts face thirty counts of misapplication and four counts of false entries, with alleged misapplied sums around 200000. They had previously been indicted twice and are expected for trial at the November term. In a separate item, J D McGinnis reports tires and wheels stolen from his car at an Allegheny river wharf, noting the rear wheels were taken.
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First National Bank of Johnstown
United Press
Pittsburgh
First National Bank of
Johnstown
David Bary
Jacob M. Murdock
Patrick
McAneny
Harry Swarts
First National
Comptroller
Washington
Four Die In Crossing Crash Near Toledo
Four people died when their car was struck by an eastbound New York Central train near Toledo at a crossing eight miles east of the city. Victims include Toledo State hospital staff nurse Noggle 34, attendant Spencer Taylor 44, nurse Iva Temple identified them. Dewey Temple 35 machinist and Mrs Helps from Hampton were injured. The fourth body was found at dawn. police traced the wreck by license plates.
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United Press
Toledo
Toledo State Hospital
New York Central
Helps
Hampton
Spencer Taylor
State
Pital
Dewey Temple
Taylor
Tde Itifestion
Ucense
Iva Temple
Ony
Senate amends Securities Act to ease promoter liability
Senate vote 62 to 18 approves a Fletcher amendment to the 1953 Securities Act lifting liability for guiltless stock and bond promoters when their values are later questioned in court. The move, backed by the administration, aims to liberalize rules while conference with the House on stock market central provisions proceeds.
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John A. Reichmann
United Press
Washington
Senate
Sen
T Dunean A. Fletcher
D. Fla
Éame
House
Fae
Siuislay
Charles J. McNaty
Ore
Retailers to Receive Higher Discount on State Purchases
Harrisburg May 12 Unixed Press reports the state liquor board will grant a 16 2 3 percent discount to licensed retailers on liquor purchases made after May 1 1960 for hotels bars and clubs buying up to $24 a year or more. The board also plans to track retail purchases to assess license renewal eligibility and will require licensees to supply business records for review before April January.
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State Liquor Board
Unixed
Harrisburg
Alsg
Lindberghs Make Short Visit in Pittsburgh
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh arrived unannounced in Pittsburgh on May 12, dining in the airport cafe aboard a small aircraft. They left soon after, offering no details on origin or destination, while airport staff guarded their plans.
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Lindberghs
Pittsburgh
United Press
Charles A. Lindbergh
Tory
Anit
Pesmi
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Willace Hammons
Eildren
Francis
Prandytos Rom
L. Dr. Rowe Flower Shop
Mire Francis
Hiram Francis
Theophilus
Anne Bolton
Scramblenstore
New Jersey
Mrs
T. P. Farrell
Steel Mills
Meadville
Code Authority
Midwest
J. D. McGinnis
Allegheny River
Easure
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