Roosevelt economy fight shapes Supreme Court clash
Jay Franklin argues in Washington that Roosevelt’s push for budget cuts aims to weaken the Supreme Court and force reform of judges. He warns economy plans threaten veterans pensions and federal bureaus, while WPA projects and public works politics gain political leverage. The piece frames a 1967 battle over New Deal reforms and judicial change.
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Jay Franklin Washington
Botin
Congress
Iboom
Orsburst
Rocauvelt
Food Central
Hughes
Tolkoui Roonevelt
Washington
Phat
Tarmeys
Public Works
Collet
WPA
Supreme Court
Harry Byrd
Roosevelt
Senate
Register and Tribute Syndicat
Sensational Man Slaying Trial and Labor Strikes Dominate
Report notes expected manslaughter outcome in the Erie county case with the defendant escaping a harsher verdict while public sentiment supported the woman. In a separate briefing, strikes threaten business recovery as labor unrest and automobile industry slowdowns drive losses and debate about a middle course between wage demands and corporate control.
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Erie County Order
Ovine Waa
Congress trims federal spending to balance the budget
A cautious view from Washington notes lawmakers aim to cut federal expenditures to balance the budget. The piece cites analysts who say Congress plans a disciplined approach to reduce costs and restrain appropriations while President urges restraint. Citizens feel the pinch as government spending tightens like rent in daily life.
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Paul Mellon
Congress
Federal Treasury
Hindenburg Disaster Prompted New Buoyancy Studies
Fragmentary text suggests researchers explored buoyancy issues for airships after the Hindenburg accident. Mentions lygenesgen and lighter-than-air craft as alternatives, noting the need for safer, cheaper power systems and precautionary measures.
Zeppelin airships face safety tests after disaster
The article notes that while Zeppelins and Eckener craft are efficient in trained hands, recent disaster raises safety questions. It discusses helium as a safer but scarce lifting gas, alternatives to hydrogen, and the challenges of airship design and durability.
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Count Zeppelin
Hugo Eckener
Navy blue and red tones highlight Jenny collection in Paris
Paris fashion notes describe Navy blue satin and red accents in the Jenny collection. A tailored navy crepe tube dress features a high neck, short sleeves, and white chain stitch embroidery. Black crepe prints with pastel florals appear, plus polka dot suiting, detachable tape accessories, suede gloves, a wide brim hat, and a white organdy bow decoration.
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Mary Fentress
United Press
Paris
Jenny
Tioplecs Rosa
Suic
Twenty Years Ago Notes From The Journal Files May 15 1917
Corry Shaptar forms with 873 members enrolled in Red Cross. Walter Clough re-elected head of Corry Board of Commerce and Industry. officers and directors named. A Pittsburgh item mentionsfifth Reserve Regiment of Engineers and local deaths and births include Dominick Dempsey death and George W. Bunge birth. local officials discuss gas rate complaints before public service commission.
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Corry Shaptar
American Red Cross
Haveeen
Remnants of Swis hhelm Mill Site in Swissvale Area
Fragmentary text notes that parts of the Foundation, mill race, Wheel, and two millstones of the old Swisshelm mill near Swissvale remain on the original site in Swissvale Pittsburgh area. It traces ownership from William Pollock before 1800 to John Swisshelm, with the mill operating in 1854. Much history remains unclear.
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Swissvalle
Aller Sheny
Nine Mile Road
Braddock Avenue
Nine Mile Run Hollow
Swissvale
Edgwood
Rankin
Pittsburgh
William Pollock
John Swisshelm
Jamies, Swisshelm
Bureau clashes ripple through Roosevelt era agencies
Steady infighting among federal bureaus surfaces on Capitol Hill as power and water projects stir conflicts. Harold Ickes pushes for a separate permanent hydro power commission while TVA resists outside control. Army engineers weigh navigational and dam duties with a costly plan estimated at 25.05 million dollars.
Power crews argue over war power share in distribution plan
A fragment states Maj. Gen. Edward M. Markham urges War Department input on power distribution amid a debate that includes Secretary Tekes and leaders of the Federal Power Commission and the TVA, reflecting tensions in control and authority.
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Singery
Harold
Department of the Interim
Federal
Penver Commission
Js Tva
Tenneceiee Valley Authority
Ats
Ing
Ariso
Chilef
Armiv
Edward M. Markham
War Department
Frank Rv. McMind
Federal’ Power Commission
TVA
Corry News Briefs Spotlight Local Happenings
Archid Gerry Bennett directs Corry High Band concert with Faculty Manager Don Glossner noted. City alderman court gossip and Western Auto Supply store opening planned by Lester Lapus. James W Campbell recovering from hernia at Corry hospital. Kiwanis eye recreational project at North Corry. School birth certificate policy anticipated for kindergartners. Mayor Miller aids a mother and two children. Jimmy Dunn now a licensed pilot. Patrolmen races mentioned and arrest story teased. Local civic notes and upcoming events populate page.
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Corry High
Gerry Bennett
Don Glossner
Avenue
Alderman's
Tnion City
Lester Lapus
Waterford
Western Auto Supply Tore
Barlow
Civilian Conservation Corns
Kiwanis Club
North Corry
James W. Campbell
Corry
Baaull P
West Strith Street
Cony
Carlton V. King
Highway Department
Mawnee
Allenk Olay
Orrin
Hillburg
Cavily
Hollow Lake
Tenta
Sherman
Jstar
Punt Office
Columbus
Bear Lake
Parame
Clymer
Glan Miller
Minther
Michigan
Jimmy Dunn
Journal
Phillies
Gary
Clyde F. Brown
Paul Phelps
Alaska seal herd numbered and other scattered items
Federal conservation authorities report the Alaska seal herd at 1 550 013 in 1935 with 27 205 seals harvested that year. A postage stamp message uses syrup of sweet potatoes. perfumed butter can be bought in Paris. Daughters of the House, a social and recreational group for young women in Washington, formed recently. The Philippine Commonwealth will gain full independence on July 4 1946, according to President Harry S. Truman.
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Alaska
Paris
United States
Daughters of the House
Washington
Maureen O'Sullivan Seeks Real Glamour Beyond Tarzan Roles
Hollywood May 15 Maureen O'Sullivan, seven years in America and once Tarzan's girl, laments glamour as she seeks serious dramatic work. Under Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer contract she moves to The Emperor's Candlesticks after stints in Jeopardy shorts and The Mad Mags, hoping to show a broader range and a changed persona.
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Hollywood
Maureen O'Sullivan
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Hintatudia
Matix Brothers
Mapxes
Uni
Maureen
Eimperor
Mike
Marx Brothers
One Minute Test and Horoscope Fragments
A mixed fragment list includes questions answering Mexico’s president and Civil War seceded states, plus ad hoc notes on etiquette, astrology, and British school ship adoptions. The text blends trivia with stray horoscopic lines and product sales data.
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Mexico
Union
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Honduras
Robert E. Lee
Washington College
Washington, AD
LEE
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Swedek
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Hindenburg
Mary Knight
Vgtune Tih
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Af Cow TV
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Harry D. Proctor
Yestery
Spartansburg
Dominick Dempsey
Michael Dempsey
Hatch Street
Aml Mya
George W. Bunge
Chusen Street
Sol
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Rushin
Arthur Hurley
Buffalo
SEE
Pennsylvania Y
Pennsylvania Scenic and Historic Commission
Swisshelm Grist Mill
Stewart
Charles G. Stewart
Central Press
Wascungtow
Capitol Hill
Interior Department
Power Commission
Tan Indepenien Hodyt
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PTS
Power Coal Mission
Columbia River
Washingtonian
Oregonian
Army
Tilly
Weatington
Rj.scott Eye
Hollywood Film Shop
Hugo
Lazar Cardenas
Tn Agia
Virginia
Worth Cara
South
Carolina
Temnasker Gonna
Miselaxippi
Alabama
Florida
Louisiiana
Texas
Arkansas
London
Great Britain
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British School Adoption Society
Win
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