Senate approves major changes in teachers tenure act
The state senate approved two bills amending the 1937 teachers tenure law. Proposals would add a two year probation period, create a teachers rating system, and allow dismissal for ethical violations or enrollment declines. Both measures faced bipartisan opposition from Mundy and Shapiro who abstained or withdrew support citing objections from teachers groups and officials.
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Senate
House
Franklin Spence Ramonds
Montgomery
Sens
Leo C. Mundy
Lugerne
Hensher
Harry Shapiro
Philadelphia
Mundy
Shapiro
Arsenic Widows Death Ring Probe Expands
United Press report from Philadelphia May 17 states the Gemen death plot investigators widen as FBI head J Edgar Hoover leads tracking of fugitive operatives in a mass murder insurance scheme. Postal authorities may aid if mail fraud links to a matrimonial bureau seeking husbands and victims.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Gemen
Activi
United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover
Washington
Aleady
Accidunta
New State Deputy of K of C Named at Scranton
John P. Redding of Os falls was named the new state deputy of the Knights of Columbus succeeding Dr. Leo Brown of Wilkes-Barre at the close of the 42nd annual state convention in Scranton. Officers elected included state secretary Léon McDonald of Pottsville treasurer Joseph Dougherty of Nanticoke advocate Edward Blatt of Ridgway and warden Peter McDonough of Scranton. Bethlehem was chosen as the 1910 convention site.
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CIS
Unites Presa Scranton
John P. Redding
Osselos Falls
Knights of Columbus
Leo Brown
Wilkes-Barre
Léon McDonald
Pulaton
Joseph Dougherty
Nanticoke
Edward Blatt
Ridgway
Peter McDonough
Scranton
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania session ends May 27
Harrisburg May 17 The General Appropriations bill reaches the House floor listing 202,882,591 dollars of allowances for all governmental functions next biennium except relief and state authority rent which will approximate 150,750,000 dollars. Appearance of the bill usually heralds the adjournment of the legislature within two weeks. House and Senate leaders are pushing for adjournment by May 27.
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United Press
House
Renta
Senate
Britain presses for Soviet peace pact as Near East tensions rise
Britain pushes a new note to Soviet Russia aiming at a limited mutual aid pact and broader anti aggression front. Scandinavia neutrals reject non aggression pacts while Palestine braces for a general strike over a white paper.
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United Press
Brtain
Europe
Near East
Britain
Soviet
Russia
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Germany
Denmark
Palestine
Holy Land
Paris
Talks on Australia given here Tuesday
Gifford Gordon of Erie spoke to both junior and senior high groups and the Rotary Club about life in Australia his native country. He described incidents from his life and urged concern over spiritual matters over greed and strife for material gains. His talks were praised for uplifting students and he also addressed the Rotary dinner that evening.
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Gifford Gordon
Erie
Rotary Club
Australia
Cuntry
Mr. Gordon
Big Talk
Spirituss
Gordon
Counterfeiter 15 Placed on Probation in Farwell Case
Pittsburgh May 17. George Gerga 37 of Farrell was placed on probation for five years after conviction for possessing counterfeiting material. Federal Judge R M Gibson described his alleged effort to counterfeit postage stamps as a woefully foolish enterprise.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Union miners threaten to close all mines in Kentucky
National Guardsmen patrolling Harlan County mines received shoot-to-kill orders amid union threats to stop military protection. Brig. Gen. Carter said the rule applies when necessary as United Mine Workers officials appeal to President Roosevelt to withdraw army guards. County judge Ball faces questions over his financial interests in nearby coal operations while troops enter a third day of duty amid high tension.
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William H. Lawrence
United Press
Harlan, Ky
National
Harlan Unity Coal
Huerbe Garter
United Mine Workers of America
Roosevelt
Creech
Twila
Carter
Jude C. Ball
A. B
Happy) Chandler
Herbert Cawood
Ball
Crummies Creek
Drop Proposal To Boost Pay Of Rural Teachers
Pennsylvania rural teachers faces proposed salary raises from 800 900 to 1000 dollars abandoned after House committee conference. Governor urged restraint due to tax law revenue risk and fiscal stability. Plan postponed to likely inevitable special session next year with 23000 fourth class district teachers affected.
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Salares
Pennsylvania
Houseserite Edvostior Committee
Gly. Artur H. James
Treasury
Conterses
Dames
D. Raymond Sollenberger
Bish
Paul L. Wagner
Schuylkill
Wagner
DA McCreary in good condition after appendicitis operation
District Attorney Robert J. McCreary underwent an appendicitis operation last night and was reported in good condition. He is district attorney for the county, and the news notes his health status following surgery.
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DLA
TL Bhaver
Robert J. McCreary
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Arrive in Canada
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth land at Wolfe's Cove on a grand Canadian tour. The arrival attracts tens of thousands along the St Lawrence, with royal standard raised and ceremonies underway as ships and river traffic pause in reverent display.
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Webs Miller
United Press
Quebec
King George
Queen Elizabeth
British Commonwealth of Nations
Swonarell
Edward VIII
Canal
United States
Canada
Washington
New York
George VI
Great Britain
India
Srnuah Monchely
Empresa
Australi
Wolfe
Gove al Ty
Weston
al Miral
Yyalbert
Agere
St. Lowery
W. J. Mac
Jeensie
Canata
Jurtice Tirmest Lapanits
Isle of Cirteans
Isle of Cirteans, A Few Miles Below the City, Lie Kinpewss
Australia
Glasgow
Scylluanplan
Gaguenay
Skeena
Uchec
U S Tax Revision Not Expected To Alter Structure
Washington May 17 Congressional advocates of tax revision sought to obtain Senate House and Treasury agreement on a plan before proceeding with tax reform They aimed to enact changes with President Roosevelt approval but would proceed without if needed Roosevelt said progress had been made and further discussions would be held There is no assurance of an administration sponsored tax program.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
House
Treasury
Roosevelt
Plans Advance for 39 Alumni Reunion Here
Plans are advancing for the fifty fifth annual Corry High School Alumni Association reunion and banquet to be held Thursday evening June 8 at the Junior High. A meeting of organizers was held at the home of Miss Antoinette Paressly, president, to draft further plans. Officers include Miss Barossi president Jin Bracken first vice president Mrs Marjorie Peck second vice president Joe Pitcavage old vice president Frank Z Babbitt secretary C Everett Leach treasurer Arthur J Schall keeper of the gate and collector of toll. The organizing committee plans a short business meeting and program with no lengthy procedures of past years. The complete program will be announced later in hopes of a large Abisini gathering.
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Corry High School
Orelecl
Ulliders
Misa Antinette Paressly Gresident
Miss Barossi
Jin Bracken
First View
Marjorie Peck
Joe Pitcavage
Frank Z. Babbitt
C. Everett Leach
Arthir J Schall
Mildred Lenton
Ethel Mathews
Adele Mooily
Lena Cohen
Florence Pond
Sheen
Genevieve
Complete Probe of Fatal Fire at Meadville
A state fire marshal and local officials completed their probe into a blast and fire that killed Mr and Mrs Adam Yocum aged 71 and 80. They discounted rumors the couple hid cash in their home. Preliminary findings suggest one of the Yocums struck a motel igniting fuel in the kitchen. Funeral services were held yesterday.
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Meadville
Pits
Adam Yocum
Swedish aviator Carl Backman missing on solo Atlantic flight
London May 17 The air ministry had no news today about Carl Backman a young Swedish aviator who departed Newfoundland yesterday morning pursuing a solo flight to Stockholm in a light monoplane without radio His intended course would take him well north of the British Isles near the Faroe or Faroe-Inland area depending on routing
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Iy Uniteo
London
Air Ministry
Carl Backman
Aviaur
Newfoundlany
Awantic
Stockholm
Sweden
Backman
British Isles
Furde
Emilie Demands Royal Curtsy With Head Stand
Emilie and the Dionne quints stage a diplomatic scene as Emilie insists the royal curtsy be a head stand, while sisters Yvonne Annette Cecile and Marie prepare to bow to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at the May 22 audience in Callander Ontario.
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United Press
Callander
Emilie
Yvonne
Annette
Cecile
Marie
George
Chien Elizabeth
Corry Delegates Attend Pennsylvania Knights Templar Conclave
Corry residents Mrs Griflon M Howard Frank T Babbitt and Ralph Theurét will attend Scranton May 21 to 24 for the 86th annual Knights Templar conclave of Pennsylvania. Scranton prepares a gala reception with 25 blocks decorated in colors and flags as delegates from across the state arrive for four days of events.
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Griflon M. Howard
Frank T. Babbitt
Ralph ‘Theurét
Meadv.lle
Scranton
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar of
Pennsylvania
Hloward
Clarenne
Mr. Theurel
Melville
Cranton
Occason
Knights ‘Templar
Man planned to kill president during fence attempt
Washington May 16 a White House policeman arrested a 22 year old Philadelphia man who tried to scale the West Executive fence. The suspect Frank Joseph Twers said he wanted to assassinate the president because he had not been good to the poor. He was held for mental observation.
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Unten Frese
Washington
White House
West Executive Avenue
Frank Joseph Twers
Philadelphia
Legislature Opposes Bond Plan to Secure Relief Payments
Corry's relief recipients and applicants faced renewal of bonds to insure state payments if able to pay. Howard L. Russell, Public Assistance Secretary, proposed changes to exempt property or money acquired after leaving relief from repayment bonds, as legislature weighs 1937 relief law revisions. He notes only certain assets remain eligible for relief while gifts and other holdings are restricted.
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Corry
Suil
Senate
Dole
Gui Fe
Russell
Roasell
County Ass
Young bandits make getaway in Pittsburgh bank heist
Police hunted nine well dressed youths after they held up 16 at the Carrick State Bank in Pittsburgh, escaping with about 11250. A getaway car was later found, and investigators learned only two robbers entered while a third waited outside. Witnesses and a responding fireman aided the investigation as authorities traced the route and questioned witnesses.
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Uy United Press
Pittspurgh
Poderaincents
Ptate
Carricte State Bank
Rothers
House debates coal tax repeal bill introduced by Rep. Allen
Washington May 17 The House records a bill to repeal the tax on bituminous coal. Introduced by Rep. Robert Allen Democrat Pennsylvania the repeal would take effect next June if Congress approves.
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United Press
Washington
House of Representatives
Robert Allen
Man Fatally Burned in Hospital Oxygen Tent Blaze
Pittsburgh May 17 City detectives and Coroner P J Henney examined the death of Eus gene A Boehm 40 Ambridge after an oxygen tent used in Presbyterian hospital treatment burned in a blaze. Investigators believe the tent ignited by a lit cigarette or a short circuit while Boehm was inside causing fatal injuries. Fire authorities cut off the oxygen after flames briefly continued around his body.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
P. J .Henney
Eusgene A. Boehm
Ambridge
Boehm
Hughes Breaks Records In Flight From Floyd Bennett
Howard Hughes completes a record breaking flight around the world with three wingtip fans today setting an undisclosed destination. The daring aviator’s bold feat follows his May 17 takeoff from Floyd Bennett Field amid fanfare and global attention.
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Hughes
Floyd Bennett Weld
Howard Hughes
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