Roosevelt Moves to Muffle War Drums in Peace Plea
The article reports President Roosevelt seeking a peace pledge from 54 nations, urging no armed forces cross borders as part of a disarmament push. It notes discussions in Corry on municipal water company buyout and a possible rate cut, with City Solicitor Blaine Kincaid preparing a formal opinion and budget considerations for 1982.
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Taxagers Association
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Russia
Roosevelt calls world to common action for peace
President Roosevelt, addressing 54 sovereigns, urged universal disarmament and a solemn non aggression pact to save civilization. He pressed nations to accept MacDonald’s plan, refrain from armament increases, and translate professed policies into action amid looming European tensions.
Assessors Told to Cut Land Valuations By Half
Wayne and Concord townships will see a fifty percent reduction in land valuations. Taxpayers unions pressed the issue at meetings last week and won support from the boards. Assessor work will begin soon with countywide reassessment planned at Wednesday night gathering. Local taxpayers from nearby groups plan to attend.
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Concord
Wayne and
Goncord
Wayne Township
Concord Union
Rihal
Frisco Area Rocked by Tremblor No Damage
Frank H. Bartholomew reports a sharp earthquake across the San Francisco peninsula and surrounding area at 2 46 a m lasting about 40 seconds. Chinatown and Grant Avenue had intense excitement as thousands of Orientals rushed to the streets. Police reported the tremor halted as suddenly as it began with no damage, though telephone service was briefly interrupted.
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Y Frank H. Bartholomew
United Press
San Francisco
Sunrdimdng
Duna Loay
Chinatown
Thousaands
Morrow
Grant Avenue
U S Will Discuss Trade With Russia At Economic Parley
The American delegation to the world economic conference will be prepared to discuss trade with Soviet Russia on a basis of freedom and frankness equal to talks with other nations, a high official source said in Washington today.
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Russia
United Press
Washington
Soviet Russia
Harold Wolfe spoke on junior high school progress
Corry Junior High School principal Harold Wolfe addressed the Rotary Club luncheon, praising the six three plan and the nationwide adoption of junior high education. He traced its history from Berkeley in 1909, noting leadership development, cooperation, citizenship, real life facts, and vocational guidance as key benefits.
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Corry
Rotary Club
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United States
Berkeley
Calif
Special Meeting of Board on Wednesday
School directors, meeting in executive session, discussed budget and school tax questions and salaries as paramount problems. A special Board of Education meeting is expected to take definite action on the budget and school assessments at the Wednesday night session.
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Ibtilis
Specia
Brands Stock Sales Shams to Evade Taxes
Federal prosecutors allege Charles Mitchell used stock sales to his wife and friends in 1929 and 1930 as sham transactions to hide income and evade 850000 in taxes. Attorney Medalie portrayed Mitchell as central to management at National City Bank and its affiliate, with illicit profits and fictitious losses to dodge taxation.
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Whipple
United Press
Federal Court Room
New York
United States
George Z. Medalie Tnday
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Marshai
Anel
Medalie
Mitchell
National City Bank
National City Company
Pinchot signs bill on driver financial responsibility
Pennsylvania Governor Pinchot approves the Bieleman bill requiring motorists with suspended or revoked licenses due to accidents to show financial responsibility before renewal. Effective Jan 1, 1934, the law imposes penalties of up to 5,000 for death, 10,000 for total in one incident, and 1,000 for property damage, with judgments possible before driving again. S. Edward Gable, Lancaster, president of the Pennsylvania Motor Federation, announced the approval.
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Ward
Pinchot
S. Edward Gable
Lancaster
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
Roosevelt peace appeal message to Congress outlined
President Roosevelt sent a message to Congress detailing his peace appeal and disarmament plan. He emphasizes reducing armaments, avoiding war, and the need for worldwide political and economic stability through cooperation, noting defense costs as recurring government expenses. The message underscores shared American desire for peace and urges action by nations at the disarmament and monetary conferences.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Income tax rise eyed to fund public works program
Washington May 16 United Press reports powerful congressional leaders ready to back higher income tax rates to finance the $5 000 000 000 public works program. Roosevelt plans to propose tax and policy measures as part of a prosperity package, with a compromise on rates possible and opposition to a sales tax.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Roosvelt
Congress
United Press Inquiry
O ’ Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Honda
Roosevelt Plea for World Peace and Disarmament Pact
Washington May 16 highlights of President Roosevelt's message to nations urging a world economic conference to stabilize currencies free trade and raise price levels and a disarmament push seeking substantial weapon reductions while proposing a solemn nonaggression pact to ensure peace during disarmament and urging universal participation to avoid blocking progress.
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United Press
Washington
Rodgewelt
World Economic Conference
Geneva
London
Cuba moves to suppress long feared revolt
United Fresh dispatches from Havana report handpicked troops sent to the eastern provinces after raids on rural detachments raised fears of an organized insurrection. Major Arsenio Griz, noted for ruthlessness, was chosen to lead the expedition as rebels attacked Sala Clara and nearby towns, with unconfirmed reports of eight dead and supplies being seized.
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Camaguey
Sala Clara
Arsenio Grliz
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Wagasca
ATL
Raksing
Santa Clara
Cienfuegos
Court removes four township officials in Luzerne County
Luzerne County court orders the removal of four Hanover Township commissioners Evan J. Phillips Thomas Finnegan Patrick Sweeny and Adam Yorkowski for neglect of duty improper disbursement and general malfeasance. President Judge W S McLean directs the district attorney to investigate and determine whether formal proceedings should be instituted.
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Wilkes Barre
Luzerne
Hanover Township
Evan J. Phillips
Thomas Finnegan
Patrick Sweeny
Adam Yorkowski
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McLean
District Stromey
Omo
Bank Reform Bill Gets Favorable House Report
Washington May 16 The Gisse Breagall bank guarantee and banking reform bill was reported favorably today by the house banking and currency committee.
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Howl
Bolivia Agrees With Paraguay to Arbitration
In a cable to the League of Nations Bolivia accepted arbitration with Paraguay, signaling a likely end to hostilities in the Gran Chaco. Paraguay had declared a state of war earlier, while Bolivia urged a peaceable settlement based on mutual concessions and neutrals’ proposals.
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Paraguay
United Press
Geneva
League of Nations
Gran Chaca
Demetrio Canelas
League
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Peru
Ation
Chinese Army Resists Move Toward Peiping
Peiping remained under stiff defense as Chinese forces repelled a major Japanese push about 60 miles north of the city. Officials denied Japanese occupation of Miyunhsten and said reinforcements were streaming north while martial law tightened and civilians fled southward.
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Herbert A. Ekins
United Press Star
China
Miyunhsten
We City
Mlyonhsien
Suiing
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