Work Mounting as Democrats Prepare Bills in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on November 23 United Press reports the new state assembly, convening January 1, will face a heavy start as Democrats push a full platform into legislation. Republicans fear killer bills aimed at dissolving supervisory bodies, while constitutional revision looms as a top priority. The piece notes lobbies gearing up for 1985 governance battles.
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Ross Downing
United Press
Harrisburg
State Assembly
George H. Earle
State Senate
House
Executive Branch
Earle
Senate
Democratic House
Assembly
Public Service Commission
Mayor Control Board
The
Milk Board
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Van Zandt to be quizzed in fascist plot
James H B Van Zandt of Altoona Pa national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars was asked to furnish names of others considered for posts under a fascist regime by the congressional inquiry into un American activities investigation focused on free mex and the alleged plan to march on Washington. An unnamed witness testified to records at Central Hanover Bank and Trust linked to MacGuire and associates. Rep John McCormack chairman said the committee requested Van Zandt report his evidence regarding charges that prominent men were considered for posts under a fascist regime.
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F. W
Maguire
James HB. van Zandt
Altoona
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Mie County
Washington
Free Mex
Alteged Trans Qption
Gerald BP
MacGuirs
Robert Stefing Clarke
Albert Christmas
Collngel
Clark
Central Hanover Bank and Trust Company
MacGuire
MacCuire
Smedley D. Butler
John, McCormack
James van Zandt
Kesrelly
Comb Woods for Missing Ohio Child
Conneaut Ohio, Nov 23. Scores of men combed the woods in Richmond township seeking 4 year old Rita Lemp who wandered away with her dog yesterday and did not return. The dog came back last night without the girl. Deputies led the search through the night with no success. Officials fear she became lost in heavy underbrush and worry she might have been accidentally shot by a hunter.
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Unites Presa Conneaut
Richmond Township
Rita Lemp
Reduced Wage Scale Sought to Boost Federal Housing
Washington report says President William Green of the AFL will consider Secretary Ickes proposal to cut high wage scales for building workers in exchange for guaranteed employment on a federal low cost housing drive. Tekes suggested wage cuts tied to government‑financed housing, aiming to release relief labor into productive work, aligning with Roosevelts auto industry stance.
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United Press
Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor Today
Secretary of the Interior
Harold L. Tekes
Teises
Ickes
Roosevell
Elds
Three More Appointments to State Cabinet Announced
Governor elect George H. Earle names Charles J. Margiotti as attorney general Warren Van Dyke as secretary of highways and Dr Luther A Harr as secretary of banking in western central and eastern districts Pittsburgh Philadelphia Dauphin county Jefferson county University of Pennsylvania professor Harr brings banking expertise and national reputation to the post These selections fill five cabinet slots and are praised by Earle as advancing the New Deal program in Pennsylvania.
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Margioli
van Dyke
Dr. Harris
United Press
West
Central
East
George H. Earle
Charles J. Margiotti
Jefferson County
Warren van Dyke
Dauphin County
Luther A. Harr
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Warle
Margiotti
Pennsylvania
Dr. Harr
Sai
Conference on tax problems held at municipal building
A tax problem conference was under way at the Municipal building this afternoon. Towns represented include several nearby municipalities called by Mayor Glen Miller. Discussions began around 2 30 o'clock with little information available on progress, aiming to share methods for solving municipal financial difficulties.
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Glen Miller
Treasurer's Sales Postponed for Year in Butler County
Local property owners facing potential tax foreclosures learned that county treasurer's sales covering several townships and Corry properties were postponed for one year from December 3, 1944. The postponement followed action by the Butler County board of commissioners and Judge William J. Hirt at theTreasurer Lawrence M. Taylor's request, with state law permitting a one month extension and the commission agreeing to hold sales for another year.
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Corry
Btle County Board
William 3
Reduced taxes to spur plant improvement plan proposed
A federal plan to grant tax exemptions to spur immediate plant modernization aims to boost heavy manufacturing and provide rapid reemployment. Proposed to exempt portions of corporate net returns with requirement that exempt sums be spent now on improvements, illustrating with a $10 million earnings case. The Treasury may oppose sacrificing revenue amid deficits.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Treasury
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Stanford Hose Company Offers Reward For False Alarms
The Stanford Hose Company offers a $25 reward for information leading to the capture and conviction of those responsible for two recent false alarms and any future alarms without fire cause. Police and fire authorities continue the search for the offenders who nearly escaped capture by Patrolman Ross Mead at East Main Street. The reward targets intentional fake alarms and not the sounding of alarms for small fires.
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Stanford Hose Company
Fire Department
Ross Mead
Bradford Infant Smothered in Bed Believed Death Likely
Bradford Pa November 23 The infant son of Mr and Mrs Threnton Lundergan two year old Peter Wade Lundergan was found dead in his bed after his mother tucked him in. He appeared in perfect health at nine thirty p m. A later check revealed the child was dead leading authorities to believe smothering occurred during sleep.
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Bradford
United Press
Threnton Lundergan
Peter Wade Lundergan
Walsh Rum Runner Seizure Story Reveals Large Ransom Effort
Providence dispatch reports Daniel L Walsh, a Rhode Island rum runner, disappeared January 31 1933 after a 1923 seizure. The Rhode Island supreme court disclosed that 84000 or 840000 was paid by relatives to secure his release, money placed in a room at the Copley Plaza Hotel Boston through a partially opened door.
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United Press
Providence
RTL
Daniel L. Walsh
Rhode Island
Iidnapers
State Supreme Court
Walsh
Copley-Plazia
Boston
Compensation Fund Survives Strain of Slump
Harrisburg reports the state workmen’s compensation fund remains strong despite recessionary pressure on insurers. Created in 1915, it shows $32,650,000 paid to insured workers and families, with 22 percent paid in the last four years. The fund maintains ample surplus and reserves for pending and contingent claims.
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Morey J. Potter
United Press
Harrisburg
State Workmen's Compensation Fund
Charlotte B. Carr
Carr
Retirement of Petroleum Board Chairman Margold Named
Oil Administrator Harold L. Ickes announced the retirement of Nathan R. Margold of New York as chairman of the petroleum administrative board. Charles Faby of New Mexico, the department of agriculture’s first assistant solicitor, will succeed him, Ickes said.
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United Press
Washington
Harold L. Ickes
Nathan R. Margold
New York
Petroleum Administrative Board
Charles Faby
New Mexico
Department of Agriculture
Tekes
Luxury prices for gas water under attack in Pa
Harrisburg reports indicate Pennsylvania utility companies still pursuing luxury prices for electricity gas water and the telephone. The public service commission says action will be taken to force lower rate structures while details on enforcement were not disclosed. Some 16 utilities announced plans for new lower January 1 rates after commission letters urged justification of current charges. The commission notes Pennsylvania faces higher rates than other states and argues that lower prices would boost business and profits through expanded customer bases.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Public Service Commission
Utilty
Commission
Four Teachers Appointed for Relief Classes
Registration for Emergency Education Relief classes drew thirty enrollments at the library last evening. The appointed teachers include Miss Sarepta Albert mathematics Miss Hazel Knowlton cooling and sewing Miss Margaret Wolford shorthand and typing Elmer Gilbertson accounting and salesmanship. The first class meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 pm at the Junior High School to outline schedules and details. Others may enroll at the school office or attend the Monday meeting. Merrill Wilcox of Akron Ohio arrives Saturday for a brief city visit.
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Sarepta Albert
Hazel Knowlton
Margaret Wolford
Elmer Gilbertson
Lone
France seeks extra war credit amid talk of Russian alliance
Paris reports the French chamber approves a total war budget of 5.69 billion francs as leaders warn that a future war will be swift and brutal. Col Jean Fabry notes Russia pledges to march with France if attacked, while Germany readies large forces and a potent air arm.
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United Press
Paris
Russia
France
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Jean Fabry
Army Communttes
Leon Archimbault
Gar
Europe
Cok-Fabry
Germany
Wold
Clubs May Barred From Liquor Sales on Sunday
State superior court upholds Judge James Gay Gordon Jr. ruling revoking liquor license for Sunday sales by West Philadelphia Fidelio Mannerchor. The decision interprets the liquor control act and hints at Sunday sales closure for chartered clubs statewide. case may be appealed.
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Corry
State Superior Court
Pennsylvania
West Philadelphia
Fidelio Mannerchor
James Gay Gordon, Jr
Gordon
Deci
Benefit Play for Red Cross November 26 27
Rehearsals for the benefit arse and buggy days near completion for an old time 1890s revival at the St James Hotel setting. Roy Burley stars as clerk Ruth Sheen Hex Mulheirn and a large chorus support cast promise a riot of laughter from curtain to curtain. Proceeds go to the emergency shoe fund of the Red Cross.
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St. James Hotel
Roy Burley
Ruth Sheen
Blondy
Hex Mulheirn
Red
Thomas Rogiofs
Silas
Bernice Lindsey
Jeannette
James Sullivan
Harligan
Harry Rhodes
Pareols Arch C
Lyons Peewee
Milt Zalz
Eck
Charles Stewart
Bullion
Frank Debury
Tuscount
Joe Hickey
Smoke
Wes
Roa
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Mick
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Labor Federation
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Merrill Wilcox
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Chamber of Députies
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