Government jubilation as social security act gains support
United Press dispatch from Washington reports the federal government celebrating advances for the social security program. The Supreme Court split vote upheld New York unemployment law, boosting hopes for nationwide eligibility. About 60 million applications distributed to workers, with the post office mobilized 250,000 staff to handle the record mail volume.
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B. Supreme Court
New York
Supreme Court
New York Court of Appeals
Socal Security
Post Office Department
Pat Mon
WPA sidewalk job suspended until spring
Weather forced a halt to Erie county WPA sidewalk work, with projects in the Fourth Ward paused and funds kept in the sidewalk account. About twenty workers will transfer to the Hare Creek project, resuming when conditions improve and funds permit. Some workers may wait through the holiday period before starting again, and highway work may resume within a week to ten days if funds arrive. Miss Asine Puelner traveled to Erie for a day on business.
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WIPA
Carl V. King
WEA
Erie County
Fourth Ward
Hare Creek
Ten Unions Suspended by Heavy Vote at Labor Convention
In Tampa on November 24 the American Federation of Labor voted 21,679 to 2,048 to suspend ten international unions amid a dramatic midnight session. President Green announced negotiations would continue with the hope of averting a permanent split in 50 years of labor solidarity.
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Ay United
Tampa
Fla
Aumerican
John L. Lew
Iytuday Ater
Sapua
Green
Charles PB
Howard
Lewis
C. LO. Winsts
C. O. Ieadera
Report Probe Shows Attempt to Frame Man
Harrisburg officials reveal a probe into a conspiracy to frame an innocent man in the death of Mrs. James Westwood. Three men face accusations, including a private detective and associates of J Westwood, while William H. Coleman is cleared of involvement.
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Westwood
Coleman
United Press
Harrisburg
Charles J. Margiotti
Lynn G. Adams
James Westwood
Margiotti
Adams
Allegheny County District Attorney
John Williams
Wilmerding
Thomas Borden
Arnold Trapazzano
McKees Rocks
Dapper Squire Games
J. Westwood
District Court Denies Injunction Against Trucking Group
The District of Columbia General Court denied an interlocutory injunction sought by the American Trucking associations to halt a new pick up and delivery service begun by eastern railroads two weeks earlier. The truckers argued the Interstate Commerce Commission overstepped authority and challenged a five cent per hundredweight rebate offered to consignors who use rail pickup.
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United Press
Washington
District of Columbia
Feneral Court Today
Deseci~ations, Inc
Hall
Eastern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Consignora
PSC launches probe into gas company rates
Harrisburg Nov 24 The Public Service Commission begins rate proceedings against Manufacturers Gas Co Pittsburgh Smethport and United Natural Gas Co Smethport and Oil City subsidiaries of National Fuel Gas Co New York and Columbia Gas & Electric Corp New York The PSC says rates and changes are unjust and unreasonable directing filings by December 16 with hearings to follow Counties served include McKean Clearfield Venango Crawford Mercer Jefferson Butler Clarion Elk and Warren
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United Press
Harrisburg
Public Service Commission
Jas C9
Pittsburgh
Smethport
United Natural Gas
Smuthport
Oil City
Pennsylvania
National Fuel Gas Co
New York
Columbia Gas & Electric Corporation
Tor Heartney
McKean
Clearfien
Venango
Crawford
Mercer
Jefferson
Butler
Clarion
Elk
Warren
Waterford Woman Killed in Car Crash
Mary Falvery Ohrzan, 48, of Waterford, died when the car she rode in and driven by her husband John Chrasn skidded on Dunn Valley Road near Pinchot highway eleven miles from Mine and overturned shortly after 6 p m Monday. Coroner Dr W G Stroble attributed death to a crushed chest and internal injuries. no inquest will be held as the death was accidental. the husband escaped injuries.
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Mary Falvery Ohrzan
R. D
Waterford
John Chrasn
Dunn Valley Road
Pinchot Highway
W. G. Stroble
Stroble
Strole
Believe Friendship Between King Edward and Mrs Simpson Near Peak
London November 24 reports say well informed court observers feel the royal friendship between King Edward and Mrs. Wallis Simpson has reached a peak. They expect a plain sign the king and Mrs. Simpson do not intend to marry and perhaps a more formal but non marital friendship as the kingdom faces difficult times and the king remains bound to duties.
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United Press
London
Edward
Walle Simpson
Simpson
Tutte
Pension forms to be distributed to city workers
About 1,500 blank pension application forms were distributed to employees in local manufacturing plants. Post office and employers coordinate prompt distribution, with identification badges issued after applications. The pension effective date is January 15, with employees and employers contributing one percent of wages.
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James
Sullivan
Convantenie Aml
Sapuyday
Ie Social Separty Ac
Welive
Nazi Prisoner Ossietzky Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Oslo announces Carlo Ossietzky German pacifist and Dr Carlos Saavedra Lamas Argentine foreign minister awarded Nobel Peace Prizes for 1938. Ossietzky, recently released from a Nazi concentration camp, under treatment in Berlin, seen as a direct affront to Nazi policies. Saavedra Lamas noted for work aiding peace in the Americas.
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Germany
Oslo
Norway
Carlo Ossietaky
Carlos Saavedra Lumas
Wre
Gisletzky
Saavedra Lamas
Pear
Salvera Lunas
Waron Wilson
League of Nations
Frank B. Kellogg
Aristide Briand
Ossietzieg
Naul
Naz
Appeal of convict challenges Pennsylvania escape law
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court considered the appeal of Hime Sullivan, a Western penitentiary convict, seeking to have the 78 year old escape law declared unconstitutional. Commonwealth attorneys did not present opposing arguments.
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Philadelphia
Hime Sullivan
Western Penitentiary
Pennsylvania
State Supreme Court
Commonwealth
German ship suspected of torpedo act in Spanish crisis
Reports from Valencia Madrid Seville Paris and London indicate suspicion a German warship torpedoed the Miguel de Cervantes and sparked international concern. Russia may offer measures to protect shipping and Loyalist ports while Berlin denies involvement amid calls for foreign aid and naval escalation.
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United Press
Valgncia
Miguel de Cervantes
Loniqon
Russia
Merchat- Taeti
Cipilalipar
Seville Radio
Barcelona
Paris
Spain
Barcelon
Nauinneliat
Ehore
Eparis Franco
Madrid
Burlin
War Ministry
Gartagen
May Delay Action On Sealer Pensions In City Council
City officials consider postponing decisions on the part time sealer of weights and measures and on pension matters to avoid possible tax millage increases. Mayor Olen Miler and City Solicitor Hlgine Kinesid met with county commissioners last week to discuss the arrangement and its state act implications. A formal meeting is expected to review the proposal. Nearby towns have not acted yet, and the council may table the issue for further study during an informal session tonight.
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Cty Council
Olen Miler
Hlgine Kinesid
Board of County Commissioners
Comimlaioneky
Thanksgiving Plans and Business Suspensions Across Town
Local reports indicate widespread closures and suspensions for Thanksgiving. The Corey whl organization and others plan services at Prairie Baptist church and multiple congregations join a joint Thanksgiving message led by Pastor Tay Hatin. The Stanford Hose Company hosts the annual Thanksgiving Eve dance, with City volunteers providing music. Families forego public events and stay home, while workers in the city anticipate time with relatives.
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Corey
Wone Ouibig
Peilliir
Susgemd
Luca Jusamial Petona
Punmuuilaie Palouys
Pasialalns Oper
Bulelock
Cony
Corry Wintstarial Association
Pral Baptiste Church
Weil
Pas Tong
Tay Hatin
Chriss
Yale
Stanford Hose Company
Remon
Harvey
Payroll gains in 1936 dilute unemployment toll
Washington reports payrolls rose 66 percent in the 1936 fiscal year, the best six year advance, with October average weekly paychecks at 180 dollars across 745,000 workers. Frances Perkins announced job relief as industry pushed to reemploy. Monthly payrolls climbed from September to October, showing broad regional gains led by the East North Central states with a 10.4 percent four week rise.
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United Press
Washington
Frances Perkins
Ody
Injustry
Mise Perkins
Untion
Tadlorins
East North
Landon Heads to Florida for Two Week Vacation
Gov Alf Landon will depart Topbea Kansas for a two week Florida vacation starting next Sunday. He plans talks with Republican leaders including national chairman John Hamilton. The trip is solo as he finishes a duck hunting venture in western Kansas before leaving.
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United Press
Kan
Alf M. Landon
Florida
John Hamilton
Republican National
Landon
Kanbos
Pennsylvania Electric Co. plans tariff cut for small power users
Harrisburg Nov 24 The Pennsylvania Electric Company Johnstown said it will file a December 1 tariff revision to cut rates for commercial and small power users starting January 1 The savings are estimated at about 100000 and affect small power users such as stoves and similar appliances while large users and residential customers face no change Corry officials await a copy of the final schedule to confirm the total savings and impact on city businesses
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Johnstown
Public Service Commission
Gamlarin
Centye
Clarion
Clearfinl Cunowford
Revie
Forest
Indians
Stetherson
Boerael
Venango
Waren
Wellean Privatore
Leway
Yale
Pennayhvanty Mieotily Company
Mit
Juvenuil
Ig Arteyiully
Yyhiah
Tite
Shell
Sweatshop Conditions Targeted in State Institutions
Governor vows no sweatshop conditions in state institutions after statewide inspection uncovers long hours and poor conditions for women workers. Officials warn violations breach state laws and call for immediate action to protect workers and uphold public institution standards.
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United Press Pittsburgh
M. Winger
George H. Farle
Yeateniny
Mommoreweslth
Haa
Morgane
Washington Coun
Bante
Kemneth
Anil
State planning board series on Pennsylvania life
The Corry Evening Journal partners with the state planning board to publish a series examining Pennsylvania’s assets, liabilities, and needs. Each article, by a recognized authority, will explore natural resources, government, industries, population, and social trends. Regular installments will follow.
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Anin
Pennsylvania
Corry Evening Journal
State Planning Board
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