Silver program seen shifting world recovery path
Washington May 2. A U.S. silver plan before Congress could empower President Roosevelt with new monetary tools to bolster global recovery. The move would gradually raise silver reserves to 25 percent of metallic holdings, potentially enabling secret purchases for stabilization. Officials warn impacts depend on market reactions and future tax provisions.
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United Press
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Wall Street
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Weather Woes And Garden Woes In Oil City Tales
Local notes report a damp morning delaying early gardens and fruit buds while rain remains uncertain. Town events include a Curtis plant strike ending after two months and plans for garden seed distributions, a 10000 tomato plant giveaway, and dances rescheduled from Friday to Saturday. Reports mention a tall Oil City student visiting Ashtabula and a key mix up at a Center Street car owner’s event.
Habits of Husky Snails On Exhibit In London
A curious report notes snails on display in London measure about eight inches in length with shell ridges resembling lattice. They reportedly lay pearly eggs as large as pigeon eggs, drawing interest from naturalists and visitors alike.
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London
State Pardons Board Hears Cases Today
The May session of the State Board of Pardons convened in Harrisburg in the Senate chambers. Twenty two inmates seeking commutations pardons or parole appeared as attorneys argued before the board chaired by Lieutenant Governor Edward C. Shannon with Richard J. Beamish William A. Schnader and Philly H. Dewey in attendance.
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State Board of Pardons
Senate
Edward C. Shannon
Commonwealth
Richard J. Beamish
Wiliam A. Schnader
Philly H. Dewey
Pennsy Freight Carloadings Rise for Week End May 1
Revenue freight carloadings of the Pennsylvania Railroad for the week ending May 1 totaled 91473, a 8 percent increase over the same week last year. From the start of the year through last week, loadings reached 1160A82 cars, up 18.9 percent from 1933's comparable period.
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Philadelphia
Penn- Sylvania
The Governor Says Harrisburg Outdoors and Trout Tales
The writer shares a springtime outing near Harrisburg focusing on trout fishing, seasonal beauty, and catch-and-release ethics. He recalls a long fight with a large trout, the thrill of the chase, and the joy of watching fish return to the stream, preferring the chase to a full creel.
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Gift
KinseIman Is New Postmaster At Meadville
Meadville May 23 With the resignation of O A Speakman Frank B Kunselman prominent local Democrat and former State Committeeman has been formally appointed as postmaster in Meadville The appointment followed a telegram from Congressman Charles M Crosby and he will assume office at the start of the month Speakman who served nine years retired after forwarding his resignation.
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Frank B. Kichselman
Kunselman
Jong
Charles M. Crosby
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James A. Farley
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Talmadge Testifies in New York Bank Case
Former screen star Miss Talmadge testified in federal court in New York City in the trial of Joseph W. Harviman, ex-head of the Harviman National Bank and Trust Company. She said she gave no authorization for a $34,412.40 withdrawal used to buy stock, denying involvement in falsifying bank records.
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New York City
Joseph W. Harviman
Harviman Natonal Bank and Trust Company
Miss Talmadge
Ranches Expend 12 Million Yearly in Wyoming and Montana
Casper Wyoming reports approximately 12 million dollars each year are spent on dude ranches in Wyoming and Montana according to Fd C Commers secretary of the Dude Ranchers Association for the two states. Springfield Missouri notes Lorenve Anghuta a Drury College freshman aged 17 has never tasted meat in her life and attributes this to her vegetarian health interests.
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Wyoming
Montana
Fd. C. Commers
Dude Ranchers Association of the
Two States
Springfield
Wmlorenve Angehuta
Drury College
State Milk Board to Issue Order June 1st
A new general order to regulate prices and trade practices in Pennsylvania's milk industry will be issued June 1. The order will not raise consumer prices but will adjust minimum prices to producers and wholesale dealers. Chairman Edward A. Stanford notes a comprehensive overhaul and tighter enforcement, reflecting changes from public hearings on the existing April 2 order and requests for greater differentials between wholesale and retail prices for higher grades of cream and milk.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Milk Cantral Board
Edward A. Stanford
Stanford
Memorial Day Race Qualifying Trials Resume at Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on May 23 19 of 88 starting spots remain open for the 22d annual Memorial Day 60 mile race at the Indianapolis speedway. Trials continue through May 28 with many top drivers yet to meet the 25 mile average over 100 mph requirement.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Speedway
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