Labor Backs Roosevelt Reemployment Plan In Congress
Organized labor led by AFL President Green backs Roosevelt reemployment legislation proposing funding through a modified sales tax income tax increases and higher gasoline taxes to raise 220 million dollars. Green says the bill could place up to six million unemployed workers back to work and support six hour days and a five day week via industrial agreements.
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United Press
Washington
Organized Labor
Green
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Roosevelt
Laguardia- Norriganti
Warle-M
C C C Recruits Move to Md Training Camp
A special train carrying 292 forest camp recruits passed through the city last evening en route to Fort Washington Maryland where they will begin training for work in the national forests. The train carried young men from the Erie and Crawford county district with no word yet on when the Corry contingent will be summoned for examination and entrainment, but it is expected they will be moved to Fort Washington soon.
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Fort Washington
Natonal
Erie
Crawford County
Fost
Washington
Aged Sharon Man Dies by Own Action in Pennsylvania
Sharon PA May 18 Coroner rules death by own action in Herrmann case. The 70 year old former drink manufacturer had long illness and recently worsened. A rusty pistol taken from an acquaintance 17 years ago was used in the self inflicted shooting found in the Herrmann home.
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Unite
Sharon
Johm C. Herrman
Herrmann
W. A. Applegat
Gandhi completes 11th day of fasting in Poona
Mahatma Gandhi has completed the eleventh day of his 21 day fast without signs of exhaustion. His chief physician Dr Ansari expressed satisfaction with his condition and said there is no cause for anxiety regarding his purification fast.
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Gandhi
Wunee
Erst Poona
India
Mahatma M. KB
Bia Physisians
Br. Ansar
Delphia
Dr. Ansari
Guarantee of Jobs for One Million Railroad Workers
Washington May 19 The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee tentatively agreed on a job guarantee for one million railroad workers on May payrolls as part of an amended rail bill. The provision aims to safeguard livelihoods amid economies and consolidations, with final committee action expected today.
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United Press
Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Lftyor
Cougens
Donald Richberg
Chicago
Brotherhoods
Investigations by Legislature Open As May Resolutions Begin
Harrisburg May 19 Orders went out from state legislative leaders to begin investigations before month’s end. Committees will probe seat hops and issues in disabled veterans aid banks unemployment relief securities commission education costs insurance and highway department affairs. The moves appear aimed at Pinchot administration with no funding provided for committee expenses.
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United Press
Harrisburg
State Securities Commission
Allegheny County
Securities Commission
Republican State Organization
Pinchot
Outbreak of Mumps and Measles Flares Again Citywide
After a brief lull the outbreak worsened with seven new cases reported to Health Officer John D Pisnigan. Three measles two mumps and two chicken pox bring the total to 59 under quarantine as authorities maintain sanitary measures.
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John D. Pisnigan
Flaherty Removed to Erie County Jail
James Pisherty Jr held for a grand jury on four charges after an assault on Les Munses on Spring Street Wednesday afternoon. Flaherty was taken to Erie County Jail last evening under $2500 bond, pled guilty in Aldermine Porter court. He may plead guilty and accept immediate sentencing instead of awaiting grand jury action.
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James Pisherty, Jr
Les Munses
Spring Street
Erie County
Flaherty
Aldermine B. Porter
Guarantee of Bank Deposits During Emergency
Washington May 19 Members of the Senate banking and currency committee said today the treasury has submitted a plan for immediate guarantee of bank deposits in the United States during the financial emergency. The plan would cover all banks including state banks not in the Federal Reserve system with the Reconstruction Finance Corporation bearing the financial burden.
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United Press
Washington
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Te Treasury
United States
Federal Reserve System
Treasury
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Corry Band Delights at Wesleyville Legion Rally
Corry boys band drew a big crowd at the Wesleyville rally as the Gari Neff Post No 571 was instituted. Members performed in the parade final and a capacity audience heard a concert in the high school auditorium. Lloyd Stowe installed officers, with John A. Baen delivering the keynote on Legion principles and aims. The new post, with over sixty charter members, aims to be a key district unit.
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Corry Boys
Américan Legion
Pennsylvania
New York
Corry
North ‘East
Lloyd Stowe
Ani
Chiving Val Murray
Im Bune
Metia
John A. Baen
Major Powers Agree on Currency Stabilization Effort
Secretary Hull announced that the major economic powers in conference favored stabilizing exchange rates as closely as possible. He could not predict if this could be achieved before the upcoming world economic conference.
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United Press
Washington
Hull
Wisconsin milk strike ends after armed guard at capitol
Wiscon sin's warlike milk strike concluded with an arbitration committee agreement. Governor Schmedeman and state officials were threatened by an anonymous call as militiamen guarded the capitol. A five member committee will study striker demands, including reform of pricing, separation of store operations from processing, and a reorganization of agriculture.
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William F. McIlrath
United Press
Manison
Wis
Wisconsin
Capitol
Albert C. Schmedeman
State House
Schmedeman
Immell
James Finegan
Lea T. Crowley
Governors’ Executive Council
Mille Pool
State Department of Agriculture
Agricultre
Wallace
F.indings
Roosevelt
Congress
Sessin
Roosevelt plans reorganization talks and world conference delegation
Washington reports show Rep Marland introduces a bill to curb oil production while a massed Bonus Army demonstrates at the Capitol. Roosevelt to sail Sequoia for government reorganization talks as Kalinin expresses willingness to cooperate for political and economic peace.
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United Press
Washington
Marland
Capitol
Moscow
Michill Kalinin
Soviet Union
Roosevelt
Hussie
Gotham Banker Disappears Amid Mental Health Crisis
New York May 18 United Press reports banker Herriman, indicted on charges, vanished today from his Regent home where he had been treated for a nervous breakdown. Family and members fear he may have taken his own life.
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United Pras
New York
Dosepn W. Herriman
Regent Warning
Atd
Courts Urge Moratorium on Tax Sales Nationwide
County courts were urged to delay writs of execution and tax sales of real estate in Pennsylvania for indefinite periods until March 31, 193. The Hermansen bill, supported by Governor Pinchot, allows courts to stay such sales on petition by the property owner or lienholder, with judges deciding if the reasons justify postponement.
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Peninsylvanis
John Hermansen
Luzerne
Pinchot
Transients Report Industrial Pickup
Sharp declines in transients seeking lodging at the police station at night reflect two shifts in behavior. Increased industrial activity nationwide and milder weather keep many travelers outdoors while workers fill shops and lake ports. The opening of the lake season and a shift to younger ship hands accompany a drop in nightly lodging.
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Ford
Buffalo
Lackawanna
State Grants Bond Powers to Municipalities and Schools
Pennsylvania cities counties townships and school districts gain authority under the Mansfield bill to issue 10 year bonds up to 80 percent of uncollected real estate taxes. The bonds may fund general municipal expenses and become effective immediately upon Governor Pinehot's approval for five years.
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Pennsylvania
Meir
Pinehot
Thomas denounces sweat shop abuses in Pennsylvania tour
In Philadelphia on May 19 a report flags police arresting strikers at picket lines as protecting sweat shops. Norman Thomas spoke at Norristown denouncing the general assembly and urging voters to reject crooks in state government.
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Philadelphia
Norman ‘Thomas
Pennsylvania
Norristown
General Assembly
Morgan Accepts Post Chairing Tennessee River Valley Authority
Washington May 19 Dr Arthur E Morgan has accepted the chairmanship of the authority to carry out the Tennessee River Valley development as planned by President Roosevelt including the new agency’s leadership announcement today.
Japan hinges on Manchoukuo recognition for peace plan
United Press dispatch notes Japan tying acceptance of the Roosevelt peace and disarmament plan to recognition of Manchoukuo by the United States and other powers. A spokesman said formal recognition of Manchoukuo’s boundaries would ease Japan’s pledge not to cross borders, while Tokyo threatens to halt advances if recognition is granted.
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Miles W. Vaughn
United Press
Doio
Japan
Manchoulxuo
Manchuria
Jehol
China
Great Wall
Peiping
Bombings Target East End Politician Near Pittsburgh
Authorities pursue suspects after two bombs were placed near the home of an East End politician. Police say the blasts marked the third such threat against political figures in two weeks. A 19 year old, William Bishop, found the devices and turned them over after extinguishing a burning fuse.
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Pittsburgh
East End
Olitbreske
Willam
Bishop
James Bishop
Assemblyman Dwyer Wounded and Die Fate Uncertain
State Representative Charles T. Dwyer, 50, was shot in the temple and rushed to Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. He remained in critical condition with reports of possible brain injury as doctors fought to save him.
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Unico Preae
Fittsburgh
Charles T. Dwyer
Gienwoorwes
Mercy Hospital
Dwyer
Germany Accepts British Plan and Stares Down Deadlock
At Geneva the German delegate Nadolny announced acceptance of the British disarmament plan under Hitler's instructions. Henderson urged withdrawal of amendments, warning the next days could be decisive for world peace as Roosevelt’s message framed the conference aim. Norman H. Davis called this the most critical week as delegates faced a potential breakthrough or collapse.
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United Press
Geneva
Germany
Roosevelt
Rudolph Nudoiny
Adolf Hitler
Arthur Henderson
General Commission of the
Crise
Norman H. Davis
HiHet
Henderson
Beer Tax Receipts Exceed Early Government Estimate
May 19. First month of legalized beer and wine yielded 9 139 688 in taxes, with figures from the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Officials say full year revenues may greatly exceed the prior 159 000 000 estimate as more states legalize sale and additional tax lines rise. States cited include New York Wisconsin Pennsylvania and Illinois with varied beer tax sums.
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United Press
Washington
Bureau of Interns
Baer
New York
Wiscorsin
Pennsylvania
Titneis
Niarch
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Roosevel
Potomac River
Gotham
Ja‘l
Lake Ports
Thomas
Manchoukuo
Assemblyman
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