United States Outlines Geneva Arms Pact Position Monday
Geneva dispatch reports United States will define its willingness to join a consultative peace pact at the disarmament conference. Ambassador Davis will present an eight page State Department outline urging European nations to pursue thorough disarmament and international control before any non-aggression treaty is signed. Giuseppe Motta pressed the U S to declare its security stance to advance agreement on armament reductions and participation in a consultative pact if aggression occurs.
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House leaders oppose general manufacturers sales tax plan
United Press dispatch reports Washington leaders oppose adopting a general manufacturers sales tax to finance the 8.9 billion dollar public works program. Other items note Senate confirmation of Harry J. Hopkins as federal rehab administrator and discussions on Roosevelt blue sky bill delays. The White House weighs Col John Hogan for public works administrator and the 2 billion dollar home mortgage relief bill advances in committee.
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Roosevelt Seen Ready to Sign Bank Guarantee Bill
Speaker Rainey said he believes President Roosevelt will sign the modified bank guarantee bill if Congress pushes it. The May 20 remark frames support for reform aimed at securing bank guarantees amid ongoing legislative action.
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Rubber plant humming Pittsburgh production peak for May
Pittsburgh May 20 The heaviest production for any May in 34 years was reported by the Pennsylvania Rubber Company. Orders are adequate and production has been extended to peak operations around the clock with seven days a week work.
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Farm Dwelling Razed by Fire Near Blue Eye
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the unoccupied residence of Mrs. Prince Lewis between Hye and Wobar’s Corners late last night. The blaze spread quickly before discovery, burning the dwelling and all contents to the ground. Residents rushed to the scene but could not save the structure as its reflection was visible from the city. Insurance status and exact loss were not confirmed.
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Roosevelt Acts to Aid Municipalities and States
President Roosevelt is developing a plan to assist bankrupt municipalities and states. He has summoned Senators Couzens and Wagner to help map the plan. One option would authorize the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to buy tax warrants in anticipation of returns, while another idea seeks creditor agreements to ease financial burdens.
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Lindbergh Flight Anniversary Noted in 1927 Brief
United Press reports on the sixth anniversary of Charles A. Lindberghs trans Atlantic flight. From Roosevelt Field to Le Bourget Paris the solo journey covered 9 800 miles in 33 hours 30 minutes with no special commemorations planned by Lindbergh.
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Roosevelts choice for world economic delegation in play
President Roosevelt moves to complete the American delegation to the world economic conference naming Johnson and McKeynolis as likely appointees. Owen D Young featured in discussions but no decision reached. Other named members include Hull Pittman Cox with one Republican to be chosen. Johnson seen as probable Republican pick amid war debt revision debate.
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Designer Bracken From Corry Designs Chicago Fair Window
Charles W. Bracken, former Corry resident now in Seattle, designs a stained glass window for Illinois State building at Chicago’s Century of Progress. His piece titled Clark’s Attack on Kaskaskia depicts a pivotal moment in pioneer history as the fair opens June 1. Bracken studies industrial design at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts.
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Bonus Army Converted to CCC Cause at Washington
May 20 report that the Bonus Army dissolves as veterans of 1918 Ikhulki clan regiments join Uncle Sam’s 1931 forestry force. About 1500 enrolled yesterday, with 2400 more parading toward the White House. officials expect most of the 4000 camped at Fort Hunt to enlist by Monday. The fort will become a conditioning camp for forest recruits. food, quarters, and pay attract many veterans despite initial reluctance.
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Banks reopenings and liquidations tally set for week
A May 20 report notes 71 banks reopened in the past week with 68 resuming after the March banking holiday and 3 reopening after prior closures. About 9,000 banks await final decisions on reorganizations or liquidation. eight institutions were liquidated this week, bringing yearly totals to 610 and deposits at risk near 1.183 billion. In Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania on May 10, Gilbert Griffith, 17, died in hospital from shock after a freight train incident while attempting to leap aboard, suffering a crushed foot and lost limb.
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Beer Licenses Issued by County Treasurer
County Treasurer Lawrence Taylor will oversee wholesale and retail beer licenses starting today with about forty applications filed and many returned. More than four hundred licenses have been sought, but bonding hurdles and eligibility rules push total issuances down. Final day for beer license applications is Thursday, May 25th.
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Bombings Hit Chinese City Amid Japanese Involvement
Reports from Tientsin Peiping and Changchun describe new explosions and Japanese actions. Bomb explosions shake Tientsin as Japanese residents seal themselves in their concessions. Evacuation plans for 2000 Japanese in Peiping are considered to shield them from Chinese advances. Major Yoneyama’s detachment fights near Simmenchen as Japanese forces advance.
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Big Delegation to Attend Erie Meeting May 24
A large Beaverdam and Corry district delegation plans to attend a May 24 Erie meeting sponsored by the Hins County Motor Club. The gathering will map the 1933 federal aid road program and push the Beaverdam to Wattsburg corridor, West Lake road, and East Erie street extensions. State officials favor paving this summer, linking Beaverdam to Wattsburg and Erie with a concrete highway once federal funds arrive.
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Death claims Mrs. Clark 94 lifelong Corry resident
Mrs. Margaret R. Clark widow of Judson A. Clark died at her daughter’s home on Wright Street at six this morning. Born in 1838 in Connasurvilis she moved to Corry in 1877 and was a Presbyterian, with one daughter Mrs. Moffitt, a son in Halifax, a brother in Seattle, and a granddaughter in Cleveland. Funeral details pending arrival of relatives.
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Fisher Exonerated In Reckless Driving Case
In New Haven on May 20 Fisher was cleared of reckless driving tied to a collision. Jerome B Wishar of Jamestown was the prior charged party. Prosecutors said there was no basis to press the case and Fisher faced no criminal responsibility.
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Harriman Alive Found at Long Island Inn
Indicted Harriman National Bank head Joseph W. Harriman was found alive at Old Orchard Inn in Roslyn after leaving a New York City nursing home. Technically detained by Inspector Harold R. King and detectives, he faces no arrest charge yet while under federal bail for misappropriation. Police seek to prevent self harm as they pursue jurisdictional limits and monitor his movements from Locust Valley to Roslyn.
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Italy May Propose Death of War Debt to U S in June
Rome reports May 20. The Ways and Means Committee of the Chamber of Deputies urges total cancellation of the Italian war debt to the United States. It declares Italy cannot pay and expects U S acceptance of a clean slate solution advocated by Mussolini. The June payment is described as an impossible burden.
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Roosevelt urges quick federal oil production control rider
President Roosevelt urged immediate congressional action on federal oil production legislation. In a letter to the vice president and House speaker, he called for a rider to pending bills and said state action alone cannot restore order from chaos. Rep Marland and Sen Capper pressed for swift action to save 200,000 small stripper wells and enforce state conservation laws.
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Three Fliers Rescued After Fall in River
Clarence B. Connor a 25 year old and two passengers were saved after their boat overturned in the Ohio River near Gallipolis Ferry. Henry and James Waller of Gallipolis Ferry pulled them from 40 feet of water, Connor suffered a minor injury while others were only lightly hurt. The group had been traveling from Twin Cities when the vessel capsized in a swift current.
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Solon Representative Dywyee in grave condition
State Representative Charlee Dywyee lies in a county hospital after a stabbing incident near Pittsburgh. Police report the attack occurred during a political event. the motive remains unclear as officers await further statements.
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