Borah Borah Borah Faces Crucial Test in New Jersey Primary
In New Jersey, Governor Landon and Senator Borah clash in a Republican presidential preference primary seen as Borah’s key test for his nomination. Democratic voters also vote with Roosevelt opposed by Breckinridge. Delegates to national conventions are at stake amid a tense multi-contest day.
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United Press
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Henry Breckinridge
Breckinridge
Ohio
London
Harald G. Hoffman
Franklin W. Furt
Hoffman
Faupemann
Low Wedemar
Universal Service
Rainbow Room
RCA
New York City
Wedemar
Landon Praises Youth Movement For Politics
Kansas Governor Landon credited the youth movement in politics with bringing a breath of fresh air into a stuffy field. He urged the nation’s youth to embrace old virtues and pioneer principles, warning that change is risky without understanding what is being changed.
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Hoover Won’t Seek Nomination As President Candidate
Former President Herbert Hoover announced he will not seek the presidential nomination. He spoke in Chicago and was en route from Harrisburg to Los Angeles, where his arrival is expected around 8 am tomorrow.
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Chicago
Herbert Hoover
Los Angeles
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Harrishire
Road to Ruin reports record plate glass output in April
In Pittsburgh on May 19 production by Plate Glass Manufacturers of America members reached 19,454,774 square feet for April, a new all time high, surpassing March and last April’s totals. The four month total stood at 66,644,639 square feet, above the 1935 year to date pace of 59,619,208.
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Pittsburgh
Plate Glass Manufacturers of America
Unemployment Insurance Approved by Harrisburg House
Harrisburg May 19 The house approved the Democratic administrations unemployment insurance bill aligning the state with the federal social security act. A hour long debate preceded the 198 to 3 vote with four Republicans opposing alongside three others. All measures now go to the Senate for consideration.
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United Press
Harrisburg
House
Benaté
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Altenburg
Crawford
Thomas J, Sproul
Delaware
Frederick
Peters
Montgomery
Two More Tax Bills Approved by Assembly
The House approved two emergency revenue measures, a 4 percent corporate income tax and a 10 percent liquor store sales levy, paired with an $80,650,000 nine month program for unemployment relief and other needs. Senate action was pending as the chamber reconvened. The measures, backed by a Democratic majority and some Republicans, aim to raise about $18 million, with corporate tax projected at $10.5 million yearly.
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Ross Downing
United Press Stat
Harrisburg
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Feale
Bae
House
J. M. Plinehbaugh
D. York
Joseph Ominsky
Philadelphia
Council Delays Action On Appointing Engineer
City Council postponed a decision on appointing a city engineer Omelang. With the engineer’s term expired and pending storm relief sewer work, they suggested possibly readjusting the salary of N R Dickson and convening a committee as a whole. The panel paused for extended closed session and later reassembled to hold the matter over to the next regular meeting.
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Stanley HL Nichols
N. R. Dickson
Connell
Joe Amordsio
Robert Keppel
Phillips Case Before Court
The State Supreme Court in Philadelphia on May 19 took under advisement the dispute over commissions on delinquent taxes collected by John J. Phillips, Erie city treasurer. Erie officials refused to pay 5 percent for 1982 and 1934 delinquents, arguing Phillips was negligent in not settling tax duplicates. no fraud alleged, and Phillips properly accounted monthly.
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Philadelphia
State Supreme Court Today
John J. Phillips
Erie
High Court
Phillips
Peters Rigat Learns Do Do Dora's Pups Thrive
NW Bedford Massachusetts May 10 Peter Rigat a tailor claimed a mear record for timber of puppies in a single litter from his Irish Setter Do Do Dora Fifteen puppies were alive and Rigat believed they would thrive
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Bedford
Mass
Peter Rigat
Rigat
Beer parlors cases dropped by city council vote
Amorosso and Keppel owners of two disorderly houses faced appeals after Magistrate Miller found them guilty. City Council met in private and decided to withdraw action on both cases, with Solicitor Binnie Kincaid noting the evidence was weak and likely to fail if pursued.
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Robeert Keppel
Corry
Halle-Prossen
Erla
Glen Miller
Miller
Counci
Corncllmen Nichols
Muldovick
Weaver
Biniie Kincaid
Sy Ily
Duke
Kincaid
Amnorosso
Keppel
Kinvaid
Board Delays Setting Tax Rate Until May 28
The Corry School District board postponed final adoption of the 1R3e-47 tax levy and budget to May 28 after a budget and finance committee recommendation. The delay aims to await possible validation of the Ziesenheim Act which could bring state aid to reduce realty assessments and lessen tax burden. The board previously set May 18 for final action but Harrisburg developments prompted the postponement and a plea for district support in the state assembly.
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Ziesenheim
Corry
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Hight
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Get Whlen
Bn Realty
Trees Uprooted At Main And Concord In Storm
Terrific gates accompanying brief thunderous weather played a key role in a local storm this afternoon uprooting three large trees on the Selslé property at the corner of Main and Concord streets. Two trees toppled onto Main Street while a third crossed the thoroughfare. Fallen trees tore limbs and branches, but a quick city check found no further visible damage from the storm.
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Concord Streets
Deny Rumors 2 Battleships Figure In Crash In Pacific War Games
May 19 The Navy department officially announced that the battleships Mississippi and New Mexico suffered turbine trouble during annual maneuvers and were returning to port under escort. There is no basis for rumors they collided during the War games in the Pacific. Both ships had turbine derangements likely causing the rumor. they proceeded to San Pedro under escort. Also reported a fire in Trade City Pa caused $18,800 loss to HB Roney’s home and store.
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Washington
Navy Department
Mississippi
New Mexico
Navy
Pacific
San Pedro
Trade City
HB. Roney
Senate Slows Tax Bills as WPA Probe Opens in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on May 1 Senator Republicans delay action on tax measures, shelving bills in committee while awaiting action on unemployment relief. They push a full, impartial probe of the WPA in the state to determine if federal relief can ease tax burdens or should be broadened. The session sees plans to move $2,640,000 from the motor license fund to aid over 400,000 unemployed through May and a debate over administration estimates.
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Morey J. Potter
United Press
Harrisburg
Senate Republicans
Sim
Senate
Dirigible to Reach U S on Wednesday
Aboard the Hindenburg en route to New York Captain Ernst Lehmann said the dirigible should arrive at Lakehurst around 4 a m Wednesday ship's time. The ship was making 40 knots into a head wind with a southerly course to avoid a storm off the Maine coast. The wind blew 2 knots. Position 828 miles east of New York.
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Hindenburg
New York
Ernst Lehmann
Hidennburg
United States
Lakehurst
Maine
Townsend Letters Reveal Pension Drive Plans and Militant Tactics
Historic dispatch shows Dr. Francis E Townsend urging supporters to build a nationwide weekly and fund a militant political campaign to push the Townsend pension plan. He envisions using active pressure on senators and congressmen, hints at fundraising from Townsendites, and contemplates a third party as salvation.
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United Press
Washington
Francis E. Townsend
Howe
Townsend
Robert ©. Clements
Earl
Hoe
Clements
Arigona
Mayor questions trio in stoker payment dispute
Mayor Glen Miller questioned the authority of Councilmen Mulderict Nichols and Weaver at a City Council session. He alleged they directed the City Treasurer to withhold payment on the stoker after formal approval, calling the move common sense though repairs were later reported underway.
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Glen Miler
Muldericit Nichols
Weaver
Miller
City funds $50 for Memorial Day services
The city council approved a $50 donation for Memorial Day ceremonies carried out by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The request was submitted by Eugene Lethman, adjutant, in a letter to the council detailing the support and the purpose of the tribute.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans’ Organization
Eugene Lethman
Search for Substitute for Guffey Coal Act Hint Emerges
Washington May 19 A frantic hunt for a new coal control method follows the Supreme Court ruling against the Guffey Act. Justice Cardozo’s minority opinion hints at a possible path, discussed in hours of talks with union leaders operator representatives and officials. Proceedings continue with no public comment as politics and elections loom.
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Washington
Ontlave Guffey
Supreme Court
Benjamin N. Cardozo
Cardozo
High Tribunal
John J. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Henry Warrum
Umm
Fire damages Ajax Manufacturing plant on West Washington
Flames climbed a heat treat device at Ajax Manufacturing on West Washington street causing about 200 in damage yesterday afternoon. Workers spotted the blaze, extinguishers and the fire department responded, flames reached the roof and a small hole was burned before chemicals smothered the fire. A precautionary hose was deployed to prevent spread.
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Ajax Manufacturing Company
West Washington Street
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