Council Proves 1940 Assessment At $4 673 388 In City
City Council last night confirmed total assessed valuation for 1940 tax purposes at 4 673 388, up from 39 figures by about 40 000 to 50 000, with Ward breakdowns listed and plans to trim the tax levy. The session covered budget work, alleyway and basement openings, and appeals on 1946 and 1937 taxes remaining unpaid, while Dr Charles S Miller of Slippery Rock was granted a new trial on related charges.
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Corry-Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation
Alexander Tandy
Maple Avenue
Pansion
Streets
Bouneil
Frank P. Litz
North Center Street
Director of Safety
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Cowell
Michael Sekerak
East Columbus Guerue
Any .Aption
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United Press
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Slippery Rock State Teveners’ College
John H. Wilson
Miller
David V. Retterer
Man killed as dozer overturns on Pennsylvanias dream highway
In Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania on November 21 a transient worker died when his bulldozer tipped over. The accident halted work on the project nicknamed Pennsylvanias dream highway as officials investigated and the crash raised safety concerns.
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MT. Pleasant
Pennsylvinia
Mrs F S Austin Named State Film Inspector
Mrs F S Austin of 154 Maple Avenue, longtime Republican activist, is named junior motion picture inspector for the State Board of Censors. She will oversee film checkups across the northwest district and visit counties, retaining Corry as residence. Appointment takes effect November 1 and she succeeds Katherine D Willard of Elk County.
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Katherine D. Willard
Elkcounty
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Sue Tong
Pittman Would Permit Embargo Against Japan
Senate foreign relations members asked the State Department for its view on a resolution by Chairman Key Pittman proposing an embargo on exports to Japan. Senators Arthur Capper and Pat Harrison commented after Undersecretary Summer Welles urged a serious stance toward Japan's interference with U S rights in the Far East.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
Key Pittman
Nevada
Japan
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Pat Harrison
Miss
Summer Welles
United States
Far East
Theory of murder ties double death to a planned union
Authorities advanced the theory that a wife to be killed her fiancé in a staged car crash near her home garage. The two victims are Mrs Mateal Meda Oberst, 56, a singer, and Frank Glas, 61, an unemployed miner she planned to marry, found in a car after the couple had been in the garage near the earlier American Tragedy site.
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Aederron
Matealmeda Oberst
Chow Singer
Frank Glas
Bowser cites graft claim against Lawrence in 1937 payment
Witness Bowser testified in the graft trial of Democratic State Chairman David L. Lawrence that a $3000 extortion payment was delivered to Lawrence on April 2 1937 via a Pioneer Materials Co check. He described delivering cash to Lawrence at his desk after a trip from Pittsburgh and said no receipt was given.
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Harrisburg
David L. Lawrence
Spurgeon Bowser
Pioneer Materials Co
Kittanning
State
Erie
Sidney F. Toy
Pioneer
Bowser
Toy
Pittsburgh
Lawrence
Pittsburger
Lawherice
Mr. Lawrence
E.T. Baldiwis
Eaytle
Tayrence
John J. Verona
Job Campaign Starts To Aid Unemployed In City
Employers and the unemployed await the first tangible results of the state job mobilization campaign. Centre county officials prepared to fill 35 positions as executives push to forestall a special legislative session for relief funds. The drive aims to employ 215000 idle workers as the Philadelphia Trolley Company launches ads urging employers to create jobs.
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Woday
William A. Hemphill
Centre County Committee
Haneslls
Philadelphia Trolley Company
Local G O P Council Hears State Report
The recent Harrisburg meeting of the State Council of Republican Women featured a selling report by Mrs. W. W. Hammond. Business discussed included plans for a Dike sale to be sponsored soon. Mrs. Hammond was assisted by Mrs. Wallace Young in serving refreshments.
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Harrisburg
W. W. ‘Hammoneah
Jong
West Brederick Street
Hammond
Wallace Young
Atlantic Refining to Build New Station in Pittsburgh Area
Atlantic Refining announces plans to construct a new gasoline station on the corner of West Pleasant and Center streets in Pittsburgh. The project, funded by the company, includes a modern enamel facade, driveways, and a front lot serving both the center street location and surrounding properties. Groundbreaking is expected soon with construction to begin in the near future and a lease to follow after completion.
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Gomiparm
Pictsburh
Wes Pleasant
Wiley
Jayouk Alsich
Hota
Mabel Sthreckengost
Spartanschule
Jeer Csere
Allene E. Corbin
West Pleasant
Leona M. Smith
North Clymer
K. Stroup
East Main Street
Dustoo
Howaver Gifford
Waxtsbore
Cescsseyr Eee Ceeseenee
Charles Wood
Concord Street
Frank Bayle
Corry R. D
Mary Robbins
Concord Sireet
Seme Vo
W. F. Miller
West Prederick Treet
Erma Gordon
Columbus
Luella Barnhard
Beaverdam
Ethel L. Near
Columbus R. D
Bear Lake
M. Haskell
Duane Street
Elbert E. Wood
Corry R.D
Bowser’s New Charges Denied By Golegrove
Harristrg, Nov. 21 Spur gson, Bo Eulanainy, former gravel vendor, testified in the Dauphin County grand jury investigation into the state Democratic organization. He alleged the Pennsylvania Railroad paid Lawrence and that the railroad officials preferred paying the money to Golegrove, while denying any improper dealings with party officials. The testimony aimed to show highway practices in which Bowser claimed to be exposing corruption.
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Spurgson
Bo Eulanainy
Grais
Chaiman David D. Lawrence
Yosering
Pennsylvania Railroad
State Elections Bureau
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Nuit
Colexsove
Bilurrisberg
Beneelion
Charger
Bowser
Pugeely
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Wyatt
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Wreck Crews Clear Tracks Near Rockville Bridge
Pennsylvania Railroad wrecking crews worked to clear derailed freight cars after a collision last night near Harrisburg at the western end of the Rockville bridge. A main line was disrupted while emergency teams removed wreckage and resumed service today.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Rockville Bridge
Here
Soviet Fleet in Warning to Finland
Moscow on Pravda reports the Baltic Fleet ready for orders as Admiral Vj concedes Soviet aims to extend bases in Finland and seek friendly ties with Minland amid peace efforts and mutual advantages claimed by the government.
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Minland
Local man William Marshall shoots self in Pittsburgh
County detectives investigate a reported shooting in Pittsburgh as William Marshall allegedly fires at himself. He is recovering at Dallasville Hospital after reportedly loading the gun nightly before retiring, with witness statements indicating the incident may be accidental.
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Wheny
William
Marshall
Former Justice von Myschzisker Dead at 99 in Philadelphia
Philadelphia mourns the death of Robert von Myschzisker, 99, a former Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice. Born March 6, 1870, he served on the court from 1930 and was noted as one of the youngest appointees. He died after complications from bladder surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital following a period of critical illness since early November.
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Robert von Myschzisker
Pennsylyana Supreme Court
Ustice
Pennsylvania Hospital
von Myschisker
Worge
Philadelphia
State Supreme Govt
Frank A von Moschaiser
Clara Harison von Moschsiser
Roosevelt considers sharp economies in next budget
Washington news: President Roosevelt may propose a tight next year budget with significant government cuts excluding national defense. Secretary Stephen Twang indicated the move today, signaling broad reductions to curb expenses across agencies and programs.
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Washington
Stephen Twang
Roosevelt
Big Japanese liner sinks as Britain vows reprisal
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announced retaliation for Nazi sea warfare by seizing German exports on the high seas after German mines sank the 11,930 ton Japanese liner and another vessel near the English coast. The sinking occurred as Britain reported losses of ships and warned neutral nations of potential broader impact.
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Iain
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Waris
Thiel
Ain
Nippon-Yusen- Eolsla Lite
Mery
Che Spokueme
Imainy
Jai
Ordhy
Matawieh
Hearby
Ollie Nestages
Chamberlain
Mele
Brita
Additon
Council Votes Parking Meter Installation
Berlin reports indicate rising unrest in Bohemia Moravia and Pula as Nbui administrators planned conferences with Berlin. Himmler headed the Waeres and 12 cinetendters were executed last week amid plague wine of the Czech Visterbanvesthi.
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United Press Berlin
Bohemia-Motavia
Puli
Nbui
Batt Protecturatee
Renile
Berlin
Hennelvis Himmler
Waeres
Visterbanvesthi
Progress With Formation Of Scout Troops
Continued progress in developing a troop network in the county. Boy Scouts of America district meeting reports Troop 7 at Libbisan church nearly complete with signing expected soon. Presbyterian and Episcopal troops slated for completion within two weeks, adding four city troops when finalized. Exe camply council executive Jack Taylor to organize Presbyterium and Episcopel troops. county council to detail spring ironing course. Re-elected J J. Dessmund as chairman and James P. Sullivan as vice chairman. Hert meeting set for December 11. Mrs VM. Sandburg visiting Warren with daughter Mrs. dR. Biho.
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al St. Phomas
Jack Taylw
Exie
Voutlive
Eric Adamunry
Uffendee
Gorry
Corry
J J. Dessmund
James P. Sullivan
Journal Drive Contest Reflects Close Race Among Contestants
Public notice describes contestants in the Journal Drive with listed names and pledges from Mrs. Allene E. Corbin to Miss Leona M. Smith and others. The piece notes community interest and the Evening Journal’s plan to raise £2000 through public response and business support as the drive gains momentum.
City approves six month trial of parking meters in business district
City Council, by four to one, votes to install automatic parking meters for a six month trial in the business district. The city solicitor to draft an ordinance, with measures to fund the project, and the plan to be presented at the next council meeting in December.
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Stanley J. Michiels
Othey
AML
al Cyuuell
Frank J. Repler
Aviv
Sch Ag
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Uie
Uiat
Fred J. Weaver
Allo
Richard Rossbarher
Diren
Cf Property
Lambire
Iquiry
Ol City
Cryer
Jelhaine
Iinurne
Cornell
Gener
Changes in Liquor Bureau Reorganization Plans
Pending civil service staff reorganization in the states liquor monopoly administration could affect about 3 400 workers and a $75 million annual budget. Proposals seek salary adjustments effective December 1 amid meetings with gang spokesmen and bureau officials.
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Neilaim Iit
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