Davis calls for progressive Republican revival in Congress
Senator James J. Davis of Pennsylvania and Lynn J. Frasier of North Dakota urge a progressive platform to restore the Republicans to prominence. Davis argues the debacle stemmed from poor strategy and leadership while advocating social legislation and public works to boost employment and bridge wealth gaps.
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John A. Reichmann
United Press
Washington
Republician Party
Senate
Cons Press
James J. Davis
Penn, Sylvania
Lynn J. Frasier
North Dakota
Traxler
Davis
Prazier
Frazier
Republican Party
Pennsylvania
Congress
Kindness Brings Handsome Reward
Richard A. Snow, a retired grocer from Prockton Massachusetts, received 37500 in dividends under the will of Eva P. Howard who died ten months ago. Snow had befriended Mrs Howard after her husband’s death and was bequeathed the bulk of her estate.
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Ugney Piess Prockton
Mass
Findness
Richard A. Siow
Eva P. Howard
Rumors of Gas Rate Cut Denied
Journal inquiry found no plans for a tariff revision by the Pennsylvania Gas Company serving Corry. The utility was not among those ordered by the Public Service Commission to answer protests over rates above the legal allowed return.
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Pennsylvania Gasl Company
Corry
Fom
Warren
Theuiry
the Journal
Miblic Service Commission
Commission
Forbes Optimistic On Roosevelt Job Drive In America
Forbes urged public support for President Roosevelt to create jobs and restore prosperity. He spoke at the International Acne Association opening, praising cooperation with experienced men to achieve recovery, and predicted America would become a stronger, prosperous nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburgh
B. C
Forbes
International Acelene Association
Roosevelt Plans Broad Economic Security Push
President Roosevelt aims to marshal industry and labor backing for a long range economic security program to protect homes and jobs of 40 million Americans. More than 100 experts will meet at the White House to draft a plan to be submitted to Congress next January. The economic advisory council, including Gerard Swope and William Green, prepares for roundtable discussions.
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Edward W. Lewis
United Press
Washington
National Economic Security Conference
Michelis la Guardia
New York
la Guardia
Roosevelt
White House
Congress
Gerard Swope
Frank P. Graham
University of North Carolina
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Pay Woodward plan fizzles as GOP solons balk
Philadelphia November 14 Senator George Woodward and 12 of 487 Republicans signaled they would serve without pay for a potential special session to pass a service law for state employes and a non political relief board. Governor Pinchot and Governor-elect Wurle criticized the proposal as sweeping reform and discussed it with Attorney General Schnader.
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United Press Philadelphia
George Woodward
Philladelphia
Jets
Pinchot
Woodward
Republicn Registera
Two Killed in Blast at Valley Forge Chemical Plant
Norristown Pa Nov 14 Two men were killed and a third seriously injured when an explosion wrecked the Valley Forge Chemical Company plant at King of Prussia near here during lunch hour. The dead are Gilmour Inschner 22 and Heinrich 28. John B Cleveland 28 of Wayne was blown partly through a wall.
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Ey United Ress
Norristown
Valley Forge Chemical Company Lant
King of-Prussia
Gilmour Inschner
Heinrich
John B. Cleveland
Wayne
Roosevelt Creates Federal Loans Coordination Council
President Roosevelt announced a loan committee to coordinate federal agencies handling government funds. The panel, led by Treasury Secretary Morgenthau, will report to the president and include leaders from HOLG, AAA, FDC, RFC, and the Federal Reserve among others.
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Roosevelt Names Loan Committee
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Emergency Council
Secretary of Treasury
Henry Morgenthau Je
Treasury
Interior
Public Works
Federal Housing
Farm Credit
Home Pwneéts Loan
Corporation
Agricultual Adjustment Administration
Commodity Credit
Federal Deposit Insurance
RFC
Federal Reserve Board
Public Works Housing
Morgenthau
John H. Pahey
HOLG
Cheater D. Davis
AAA
George N. Peek
Lyat Talley
Leo T. Crowley
Federal Deposit Corporation
Jesse H. Jones
Labatt Kidnapping Case Heard At Pretrial
David Meisner, Cincinnati gambler, led two accomplices in kidnapping John S. Labatt, millionaire brewer, for three days near Sarnia. Labatt testified Meisner directed the men during the seizure and dictated a ransom note. The abduction included a 12 hour motor trip through the Muskoka lakes district and a held cottage near Bracebridge.
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United Press
London
David Meisner
Cincinnati
John S. Labatt
Labatt
Meisner
Sarnia
Musloka Lakes District
Bracebridge
City Council Grants Penalty Holiday on Taxes in Corry
The Corry City Council voted 3 to 2 to abate penalties on delinquent taxes to six percent interest for three months. Mayor Glen Miller cited treasury strain, over $60,000 in delinquents, warrants totaling $17,122.93, and bond sinking fund needs while hoping the move spurs collection and possibly avoids higher millage.
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G. A. Duke
Department of Finance and Accounts
Connbil
Council
Mulderick
Nichols
Glén Miller
Miller
Beliday
Winien
Atlantic Buys Fritz Station on Center Street
Atlantic Refining Company to take over the Fritz station and garage on North Center Street in the Second Ward this week. Possession to occur January 1 with planned improvements and remote work to begin early next year. Fritz has supplied Atlantic products for years. Mr and Mrs Fritz plan a Florida trip after New Year.
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Oscar Fritz
North Center Street
Atlantic Refining Company
Big Distributing Company
Secnd Ward
Nto
Janaay Ist
Prite
Roumania arrests thousands of foreign refugees in Bucharest
Authorities conducted a broad sweep in Roumania with military cordons around central Bucharest forcing all individuals to show papers or face arrest. The operation targeted foreign refugees and criminals and seized 20 Black Market operators in a bid to curb currency speculation.
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Union Press
Bucharest
Roumania
Cleveland Man Fatally Hurt in Erie County Crash Near Westfield
One man died and ten others were injured in a series of automobile accidents near Westfield and Erie. Chester W. Briggs of Cleveland, president of Erie Atlantic Transportation, died at St. Vincent's Hospital from a fractured skull and internal injuries. Louis Dubert of West Irving, N. Y., and other Cleveland officers suffered serious injuries. Dubert remained in Dunkirk hospital. The crashes involved a rear collision with an Erie Reach Company bus. Jess Munger of Waterford was among the most seriously hurt with head and facial injuries.
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Wesfield
Erie
Chester W. Briggs
Cleveland
Erie Atlantic Transportation Company
St. Vincent's Hospital
Briggs
Louis Dubert
West Irving
Westfield
George R. Boston
Warren K. Beck
Stewart Truckt Company
Dubert
Ralph Spiver
Barcelona
Brooks Memorial Hospital
Dunkirk
Erie Reach Company
Peach and
Shunpike Road
Jess Munger
Waterford
R. D
Leoda Irwin
Wattsburg
Justice Dept Hands Off Lindbergh Case
Harry Whitney claiming to be a special investigator for Bruno Hauptmann’s defense failed to renew DOJ activity in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. In Harrisburg, Judge Frank M. Trexler reported expense filings of 2518 dollars as he defeated the Republican incumbent for superior court, with 2000 dollars donated to the state committee.
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Dep’t
United Press
Washington
Harry Whitney
Bruno Hauptmann
Department of Justice
Miarrisburg
Frank M. Trexler
Allentown
Superior Court
State Election Bureau
State Committee
Delinquent Tax Appeals Urge City Settlements to Ease Finances
City treasurer F. EB. Westley appeals to delinquent taxpayers to settle city taxes promptly to help relieve the municipality's financial plight. He cites an October 29, 1934 assets and liabilities report showing a net excess assets over liabilities and notes receipts for 1934 slightly above 1933, with potential bond-issuance options for unpaid taxes.
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F. EB. Westley
Smuch
Treas
Liabil- Has
Cues
Business Leaders Endorse Broad Recovery Plan After Victory
Bankers and business leaders move toward a united front to capitalize on anticipated recovery gains. The push, spurred by the Democratic election win, aims to curb radical proposals while signaling confidence in Roosevelt’s potential reelection and a longer period of Democratic control. Retailers predict strong Christmas trade. Pennsylvania Railroad orders 57 new high speed locomotives as signs of optimism.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Regent
White House
Hansen to face federal trial in huge insurance embezzlement case
Former millionaire promoter Curd M. Hansen will be returned to New Jersey for trial in federal court on embezzlement charges tied to the Insurance Management Corporation of Pennsylvania and related entities. A prior indictment in Huntingdon charged him with fraud and false entries, with nine Mercer county residents named as victims.
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United Press
Trenton
N. J
Curd M. Hansen
Tril
Hansen
Butts
Mont
Insurance Management Corporation of Pennsylvania
Huntingdon, Ps
Hunset
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Center Street
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Nashville
Tenn
Eithet
Dorothy Ann Distelhurst
Nashville Street
J. Carlton Loser
Davidson County
HIRAM
Hiram College
Kenneth
Browh
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Aveill—Field, N.Y
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