Martin for Governor movement launched in Pennsylvania
General Edward Martin, slate treasurer and state Republican chairman, was nominated for governor in 1994. A testimonial dinner honoring County Treasurer Charles J. Carothers marked the drive, with Carothers and others endorsing Martin and former Governor John S. Fisher backing the nomination. In Washington county, additional speakers urged Martin's candidacy as the page note continues.
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United Press
Washington
Edward Martin
Slate
State Republican Committee
Pennsylvania
Charles J. Carothers
Washington County
Martin
Carothers
John S. Fisher
Robert Woodside
Allegheny County
Edwin Reppert
Payette County
Howard W. Hughes
Many Are Trapped in Burning Cabins
Washington May 17 Speaker Garner predicted a summer session of Congress is nearly certain after discussions with Senators Watson Moses and Rev Snell. He said the House may adjourn by June 4, though a swift Senate passage of appropriation bills is doubtful due to political tensions and rebel deadlines.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Garner
Watson
Moses
Snell
Seale
Game
Senate
Wven
City Council approves sewer repairs and budget items
City Council met at the Municipal building with all members present and authorized immediate repairs to breaks in the main sewer on East Smith street. The body also allocated 50 for Memorial Day observance, reviewed delinquent cigarette taxes, and opened bids for a dump wagon.
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East Smith Street
State Department of Health
Stanley H. Nicholls
Nichols
Street Williams
Hugh Muckinhaupt
North Center Street
Coun_cil
A. W. Thompson
D. O. Daugherty
Cty
Daugherty
Counci
Civil Service Board
Police and Fire Department
George Besson
Henry Miller
Mulderick
Columbus Avenue
Williams
Dickson
Union City May Get New Federal Building
A bill introduced in Congress by Representative Kent E. Keller proposes four of Pennsylvania’s 258 new federal buildings be built in Erie County in Union City North East Girard and Albion. The measure directs that Erie county projects and over 2,000 buildings nationwide be funded immediately from a $1.2 billion fund.
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Union City
P. D
Kent E. Keller
Mlltois
Defer Meeting On Corry Hospital Finance Crisis
Due to the absence of several committee members the citizens group could not act at last night’s meeting with the Corry Hospital board. A new meeting of the clients’ group and directors is planned for next week to draft a definite program to address the institution’s financial plight.
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Corry Hospital
Cliens’ Group
Plans for Annual Junior High Exhibit at Sub-High Building
The sixth annual Junior High exhibit will be held Thursday and Friday evenings this week at the Sub-High building. A fine program of entertainment accompanies the pupil work displays across elementary, art, science, English, social studies, and more. Elementary PTA will sell home made candy and ice cream cones each evening. The Spring Frolic program begins at 7 30 with a band, then a varied program including overtures, songs, dances, and orchestra performances by 7th to 9th graders and the high school orchestra.
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P. T. ‘A. Will
Seredy
Reuben
Rachel
Perrot
Pierette
Carmela
Huelina
Police hunt four in Phila. kidnapping case
Philadelphia May 17 police searched for four men after Nathan Gershon a wealthy laundry owner reported his 19 year old daughter Doris was kidnapped and a ransom of 800 dollars demanded for her safe return.
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Philadelphia
Nathan Gershon
Doris
Isa
Hundreds Saved In Liner Fire Off Aden
A wireless report from Capt. Owen says at least 100 are missing from the Georges Phillipar after a fire swept cabins. The Contractor rescued 75 passengers. many crew and travelers jumped into the sea as the vessel burned, with families separated and survivors hoisted aboard in night attire. The fire may have started from a short circuit in an empty deluxe cabin. The ship heads to Aden for survivors and injured, while other vessels relay updates and lookouts are kept for boats and rafts. Meanwhile a separate item notes a road construction contract in Clearfield County awarded to B. He Snyder for 66,088 dollars.
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Georges Phillipar
Evening Standard
Owen
Vieq
Am Eropty
Popes
Adensl
Aden
Hassar-bhind
New Lindbergh hoax confessed as imagination
John H Curtis Norfolk boat wilder confessed to police that his detailed negotiations in the Lindbergh kidnapping case were a fabrication of his imagination. Col Schwarzkopf said the bulletin shows Curtis wrote a complete confession on a typewriter and admitted no ship or captors existed. Curtis remains under arrest awaiting further action.
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Trenton
N. J
John Hughes Curtis
Norfolk
Wilder
Cal. H. ‘Lorman Schwarzkopf
John H. Curtis
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Charles A. Jr
Curtis
Lindbergh
Curlis
Curtis Wes
Schwarskopf
Exert
Mgt
Rotary Club hears H G Meconner on current business
H G Meconner the Mercer county superintendent spoke at the Rotary Club in Hotel Corr y on present day business conditions. His talk highlighted helpful suggestions to meet the current problems caused by declines in business and industry. Harold Sweet and Mr McCray were guests. Mrs J Curran traveled to Sherman after visiting the city.
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H. G. Meconner
Nalinbaro
Mercer ‘Chunty
Tnday
Rotary Club
Hotel Corry
McGonner
Harold Sweet
Rel
McCray
Handicop
Small house destroyed west of city after blaze
A smi frame structure owned by Mrs Here tha Smith, living near Titusville, burned completely west of St Thomas cemetery last evening. The unoccupied dwelling was ablaze when found around 9 o clock with cause undetermined. Firefighters had earlier battled a rubbish fire on Elk street but it was under control before arrival.
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Heretha Smith
Titusville
St. ‘Thomas Cemetery
Senate Defeats Tax Hike Bid in Finance Panel
In Washington the Senate rejected a second attempt to raise income and surtaxes beyond rates set by the finance committee, defeating a tally amendment. Also in Washington Senator Walsh proposed a $100,000 reward for the Lindbergh kidnapping and death case. In Brussels a Belgian cabinet minister resigned today. In Brooklyn Capt Daniel J Carey cited a man named Frank Parzych as claiming involvement in the Lindbergh kidnaping, though its veracity is unverified. In Miami Capt William O N Lancaster, a British aviator, pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of Haden Clark.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Miami
William O N. Lancaster
Haden Clark
Brooklyn
Daniel J. Carey
Frank Parzych
Nichols Purchases Union News Stand
Announcement states Union News Company, long at the passenger station, sold its news stand to Penry M. Nichols. The change is effective immediately as Nichols begins an expansion program including a frost instruction and joint operation with the taxi station.
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T the Union News Company
Penry M. Nichols
Nichols
Minister Pietri Escapes Plane Crash Near Corsica
Paris reports defense minister Andre Pietri survived a seaplane crash in the Mediterranean. The seaplane, departing Toulouse for Corsica, sank after a forced water landing and was rescued by the destroyer Gueydon. Pietri was aboard en route to Corsica when rescued.
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United Press
Paris
Andre Prancois Pietri
Mediterranean
Pietri
Corsica
Toulose
Gueydon
Elder Casper Bound Over To Crawford Court
Casper, Sr. charged with receiving stolen goods tied to burglaries at the 3pleyman Shoe Store and Wheel-In gas stations. He was bound over to the Crawford county grand jury after a Spartansburg hearing and jailed in default of 600 dollars. His residency was confirmed as Crawford County. His two sons Paul Jr and Carl Casper and John Craitus were arrested last week after loot was recovered in Concord township.
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Pan
Gasper, Sr
3Pleyman
Crawford County
Titus
Spartansburg
Casper
Erie County
Crawford Grand
Paul, Jr
Carl Casper
John Craitus
Concord Township
Erie County Dems Elect Two Chairs Amid Split Row
Erie county's Democratic committee now has two chairmen after Austin V. O'Brien of Erie won a vote at Strong Vincent High School. James F. Lavery reportedly headed the committee, but he was not informed of the meeting and may still claim leadership. O'Brien edged Walligrim Kaleb 25 to 22. Lavery received one vote. The party faces an unresolved dispute over the county organization’s leadership.
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Erie County
Austin V. O'Brien
Erie
BC Democratic
Strong Vincent High School
O'Brien
James F. Lavery
I ‘O'Brien
Walligrim
Kaleb
Lavery
Long Fights Tax Bill in Senate Rant and Rallies
United Press report from Washington details Senator Huey Long provoking a volatile Senate debate over income tax amendments. Long, described as the kingfish, delivered a dramatic mid-aisle speech that mocked colleagues, drew laughs, and tested the chamber’s patience as Smoot prepared to move toward a single tax vote.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Congress
Huey F. Long
Frostman
Senate
Connally
Cousens
Long
Smart
Curtis
Night intrusion at Rex Theatre on West South Street
Patrol discovers side door of the Rex theatre open during a night check. Intruders entered via a basement window and likely departed through the same side door. No evidence of items missing or tampering found after early morning patrols.
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Ssruwn Viscovercu
Rex Theatre
West South Street
Wintoy
Five Best Radio Entertainments of Today
Radio listings show WABG with Mills Brothers on CBS networks and WEAF with Sanderson and Crumit on NBC. WABC presents a male chorus on CBS network, WEAP features Sint Hi Wynn and band on NBC, and WJZ airs Slumber Amustc on NBC.
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Mills Brothers
WEAF
NBC
Sanderson & Crumit
WABC
WEAP
Sint Hi Wynn and Band
WJZ
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