Republicans Frustrated as Dems Face Confirmation Push
Harrisburg reports Republican hopes to control the state senate falter while administration leaders press to confirm major Earle appointees. The GOP seeks two Democratic votes to shift committees. Senate organization will see Lt Gov Lewis wield influence and Thomas Kennerty preside one last time.
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Marrisburg
State Senate
Earle
Tower House
Little New
Senate
Chamber
Samuel S. Lewis
Thomas Kennerty
Arthur TD. Colegrove
Lee A. Crassen
State Liquor Control Board
Seek Establishment of Merit System Urged in Pa
Harrisburg November 17 Mrs Charles P Davis vice president of the Taxpayers Forum of Pennsylvania urged at the Republican Council of Women convention the establishment of an integrated merit system for state employees to save costs and boost efficiency. She argued civil service should apply to all state workers to enable the new Republican administration to run government on a businesslike basis.
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Hyamiten Ress
Harrisburg
Charles P. Davis
Taxpayers' Forum of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Republican Council of Women
Davis
Labor Federation Launches Defensive Campaign in Pa
The Pennsylvania Federation of Labor announced a defensive drive to preserve labor gains in the commonwealth. An executive board meeting is summoned for December 1 and 2 in Harrisburg, with Secretary-Treasurer David Williams sending letters to union representatives outlining the session’s purposes.
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Labor Federation
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
Commonwealth
David Williams
Hitler attends rites for slain attaché in Dusseldorf
In Dusseldorf Germany on November 17 Adolf Hitler and top Nazi leaders joined tens of thousands at the Rheinhalle to pay final respects to Ernst Vom Rath whose death helped trigger anti Jewish riots last week. Hitler sat beside the bier while Ernst Bohle delivered the party tribute.
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Ma Welt
Phen Duesseldorp
Germany
Tuehver
Adolf Hitler
Ernst Vom Rath
Rheinhalle Planetarium
Vom Rath
Hitler
Ernst Bohle
Nazi Party
Schlesinger and 20 Others Predischarged
V Louis Schlesinger head of the state unemployment commission in the V district has been temporarily discharged along with 20 other employees of the commission. A funds shortage blamed on reduced nationwide employment and payment completion led to the staffing cut. Attorney Gerald McNelis and clerks were among the others discharged temporarily.
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V. Louis Schlesinger
State
Unemployment Compensation Commission
Vie District
Golden Rule Club
Eris
Commission
Inge
Gerald McNelis
Jack Richards Taken by Death in Corry Community
Corry reports the death of Jack Richards of Stewart Manor Long Island NY at a New York City hospital after several days with bronchial pneumonia. A former Corry resident he served in Company A under Captain Rasselas W Brown and held a lieutenant’s rank until 1917. He later worked as a sales representative for Columbia Shirt Co and is survived by his wife three children his father James Richards of Garland and brother Eric Richards of Denver. A brother-in-law A Stennet and aunt Mrs Jennie Perkins are noted. Arrangements for the funeral were not learned locally.
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Sirona
Corry
Jack Richards
Stewart Manor
Long Island
N.Y
New York City
Mr. Richards
Rasselas W. Brown
Richards
Metersburg
Columbia Shirt Company
Aul
James Richards
Garland
Eric Richards
Denver
Colo
A. Stennett
Jennie Perkins
Bankers Told Money Brings Evil in Surprise Speech
A Houston preacher told bankers that money is the root of all evil in a 20 minute address. The remarks were delivered during a newsworthy moment in Texas on November 47. The preacher warned bankers to consider spiritual and moral consequences of wealth.
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United Press
Houston
Tex
Corryite Rebuffs Plan To Aid Group In Politics
In Harrisburg on November 17, Public Utility Commissioner Arthur Colegrove rebutted Charles Margiotti's corruption charges by alleging a plan to form an architects syndicate to funnel large sums to the Democratic organization. Colegrove recounted Margiotti's proposal to name architects for the State Authority, with Howard directing a syndicate to turn over funds to the party. The testimony, part of a grand jury investigation, included Margiotti’s alleged pressure to obtain state gravel contracts for Pioneer Material Co. and comments about privately opened bids. (Continued on Page Four)
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James Shepley
Arrisburg
Charles J. Margiolli
Earle Administration
Arthur Colegrove
Colegrave
Carp
Shelley
Pratt
Marglotti
House
Labor and Industry
Ralph M. Bashore
Highways
Ray ©. Brownmiller
Oday
Margrctt
Colegrove
State Authority
Democratic Organization
Albert Thomas
Margiotti
Nan
Howard
Rom DuBois
Thomas
Cotegrove
Arthur
State Authority I
Calegrave
Pioneer Material Company
George H. Earle
Margloth
Tragic Accident Ends Walter Daniels's Life at Timber Lot
Walter Daniels aged 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Daniels of 553 Worth Street, was killed at about 6 pm while working on the Amber lot near Findley Late. A heavy limb fell from a tree striking him as he and his brother-in-law Leon Barringer prepared to leave. Daniels died a few hours later from skull fracture. Barringer witnessed the limb starting to fall. Coroner Dr. R. X. Williams and local officials say the death is purely accidental and no inquest is planned. Daniels leaves four brothers and five sisters. The family resides in Amoviria.
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Walter Daniels
William Daniels
Worth Street
W. L. Nuttalls
Findley
Corry
Leon Barringer
French Créek
Barringer
Lsh
R. X. Williams
Clymer
Cormney William Grsindall
Wesfield
Ganiels
Tower
William, le, Chavis
Biehawl Jansen
Ieranees
Phunla
Powethy
Mfie Covey
Mie Bonile Daniels
Amoviria
Geto
Laon Ravringer
Mey Lelie Dynneula
Cary
Aly
Ak Clyneagh
U S Hints Trade Break With Nazis As Protest
The United States hinted it may use economic pressure to back Roosevelt's condemnation of Germany's anti Semitic campaign. The recall of American attaches and the Berlin recall of Miller signaled disapproval of Nazi policies while signaling a possible broader pact with Britain and a major reciprocal agreement.
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Capyrtah United Press
United States
Roosevelt
Germany
Berlin
Douglas Miller
Washington
U. S
Hugh R Wilson
Wilson
Greman Press
Reich
Miller
CIOs Endorsing Third Term Faces CIO Resistance
A delegate effort to have the Congress of Industrial Organizations back a Roosevelt third term and New Deal haltingly advanced but stalled as members pressed for broader topics. Lee Pressman led the resolutions drive while unions including hot, mine, and smelter workers already favored the move. others protested. Mayor Frank Hague backed a slate of anti child labor and social security measures, and the convention discussed responses to maintaining order during strikes.
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Ptitsburgh
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Roosevelt
CIO
Lee Pressman
Resolutions Committee
Hot Fine
Ratller
Deleg
Martin Tiles
Tex
Toys Committee
Frank Hapue
Jersey City
Wse
National Guardsmen
Midon
Kolstee to Be Sentenced for Arson Case
Jurors recommended mercy for William Kolstee as he faces sentencing tomorrow in county court for arson against a two family dwelling, endangering fifteen occupants. Albert Drake and Akay Bishop admitted thefts and were also awaiting sentences. Kolstee recently underwent intestinal surgery after arrest, connected to the blaze.
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Rye
William Kolstee
Have Creek Pond
Kolstee
Albert Drake
Akay Bishop
Drake
Earle transfers son to $1 a month post in Harrisburg
Governor George H. Earle has reassigned his son George H Earle Jr as an inspector in the state aeronautics bureau with the rank of lieutenant. The transfer notes the employee was previously paid by the governor and will now earn one dollar a month.
Chinese Move In On Canton Today
Unconfirmed Chinese reports said today that Chinese columns were closing on Canton after shattering outer Japanese defenses. Chinese sources said key troops were preparing to advance on the battered commercial center of southern China as American forces captured a list without resistance.
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Vy United Press Jaonc Kong
Canton
Suthern
China
Protests Grow Over Nazi Persecution In Germany
New York protests against Jewish persecution in Germany spread with theatre groups students and labor factions staging demonstrations. A Madison Square Garden benefit raised 50000 for Jewish relief as Mayor LaGuardia forms a Nazi guardian squad of Jewish police to guard German interests in the city.
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United Press
NEW Vrk
Germany
Dip Lealens
Arthiors
Tiber Snjganiettions
Erandeit Severanen
Redntinne
Ahd
Om Germain Quails
Paweuley Aympeat
Eabie Eh
Tey
He Weil Sneait
Madison Square Crinden
Kevin Berlin
Cab Calloway
Richie Canter
Tack Tempsey
le Gehrig
Walter Huston
Beatrice Lillie
G'nelnir Lewis
Raymond Massey
Victor Moore
Bill Robinson
F. H. LaGuardia
Plan to ransom German Jews nears agreement for emigration
United Press reports Britain and the United States nearing a plan to evacuate German Jews to British colonies with funding from U S private groups and a five nation directorate under an inter government committee. The project could involve France and other colonial powers and possibly South American nations. In Philadelphia, Donnalee Miner, 19 months, was described as doing well after an eye operation believed lifesaving.
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United Press Tondon
Great Britain
United States
Great Eritain
France
Philadelphia
Donnalee Miner
Altoona
Warren Man Seriously Hurt At Riceville Collision
Warren man from Warren and his son-in-law James Thowas 38 were seriously hurt when their truck crashed into a Pat Packard sedan at the Riceville Cortwys intersection on Route 77. Both men were taken to Corry hospital with chest injuries, scalp lacerations, and shock. Holler of Pitts suffered head injuries and stitches. Private William Nagey of the Pennsylvaninia Major Police investigated, noting a stop failed to yield at the intersection due to blinding lights from an approaching auto.
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Ronis
Riceville Cortwys
Heagwail
Reilwaus Street
Wann
Corry Hospital
James Thowas
Samy Rdiress
C. H. Holler
Sixth Street
Pitts
Hosewall
Allendanta
Corry Hos
Thomas
Pittsburgh
Warren
Menville
William ©. Nagey
Covey Sub-Alalinn
Pennsylvainia Mojor
Thor 415
Springfield society girl dies by own action after movie
Miss Elizabeth H. Doom a 32 year old Springfield socialite died by self inflicted action at the family garage after attending a showing of the film Youne TriKilvare. Doctors estimated she had been dead about ten hours and a coroner’s inquest was planned to determine poison. The 1937 Smyth Cotlere graduate was seen at a stake with her parents and Percy O Dorr prior to the incident.
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Springfield
Mass
Elizabeth H. Doom
Kidnap Theory Dominates Brean Search Effort
A large manhunt is under way near Ricker can yon surrounding a 50 square mile area for five year old Jerry Hays. Sheriff T V Pruitt coordinates a unit of dozens of men in a weeklong search, with officials stating if the boy isn’t found today he may have been moved by car.
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Ricker Canyon
Jerry Hays
Hadeen
T. V. Pruitt
Hays
Hunter Killed in Accident Near Port Allegany
Port Allegany Pa Nov 17 A bullet wound suffered when he accidentally discharged his gun while hunting proved fatal yesterday to George Duncan 51 of Do hor.
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Hunter
Port Allegany
George Duncan
Dohor
Tuition Funds To Be Released For 100 School Districts
Auditor General Warren R. Roberts announced payments for the 1987 88 school year ending July 1988 covering 73 percent of the total tuition funds for high school pupils attending classes in other districts. Remaining districts will receive funds after certifications are approved. Commonwealth program reimburses districts with true property value per teacher under 100000 for high school tuition.
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Genial Warren R. Roberts
Unley Commonwealth School Tage
Arther
Faye Shuss Named Relief Nurse for Corry Area
Mrs Faye Shuss of ay sranding street is named visiting nurse for Corry and vicin ity by the department of public assistance. People on relief may secure nursing care by contacting Mrs Shuss at 34 995 or Cort Hospital at 35 201. Nursing service may be requested by any relief recipient or their family. After the first visit, service continues only by order of the attending physician.
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Faye Shuss
Ay Sranding Street
Corry
Department of Publicseistance
Harding
Shuss
Cort Hospital
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Schlesinger
Erie
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Riceville
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