WPA Rolls Boost in Pennsylvania Jobs Surge
The Works Progress Administration plans to add 10 000 jobs in Pennsylvania. Officials including Aubrey Williams and G Douglas Andrews emphasize immediate project expansion to ease unemployment, while stressing congressionally imposed limits and the need to avoid token work. Williams cites reviewing state needs and stretching resources to meet demand.
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Auto crash near crossing injures three Kane residents
Three Kane residents narrowly escaped serious injury when their car struck the side of a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive near a crossing in Youngstown early yesterday morning. Driver William Wickman and passengers Rose Cimpintz and Timen Thayer were treated after the crash. the car was badly damaged and the driver may not have seen the train.
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Marphy
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William Wickman
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Alon
Erie Child Burned From Leaves in Back Yard Accident
Four and a half year old Margaret Louise Bervinger suffered critical burns when a pile of leaves and grass in her(Bi)rld back yard caught fire on Sunday afternoon. Her brother Henry, nine, started the blaze. their father smothered the flames with a blanket to rescue the child and she was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital in critical condition.
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Police Investigate First Ward Burglary
Police today probed a burglary at the Betts home on East Street reported to have occurred in the past two weeks. Officers described missing items including canned goods some furniture and other household effects as they checked for clues and sought to clear up a portion of the mystery surrounding the break in.
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First Ward
Betts Hore
East Street
Represtole Wittetien
Probe baby's death from hot water burns
Coroner W G Stroble investigated the death of 2 year old Evetin Calithler who died in Fismot hospital after a fall into a hot water pail at a neighbor's home. The burn incident occurred more than a month earlier during play.
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Small School Districts Benefit From Act Changes
Pennsylvania taxpayers plus districts will save money as a revised 1987 act expands state tuition reimbursements for students attending nearby secondary schools. Reimbursements will cover 30 to 60 percent of total costs, with aid scaled to district wealth and prompt tuition payments. Transportation cost coverage rises from five to 15 percent, easing heavy local burdens for districts without high schools.
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State Department
Pennsylvania
City Orchestra Plans Concerts Series by Civic Ensemble
Xave Parry Civic Orchestra, newly organized, announces three fall to winter concerts. November program at Senior High School auditorium features soloists and vocal numbers from a 25-piece orchestra. Light items will contrast with classical selections. ticketed public patronage via members. War information, Keppel Tiffany, business manager.
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Call Keppel Tiffany
Erieite Dies From Dose Of Wintergreen
Erie Pa Oct 19 A certificate of accidental death was issued today in the death of Harold Polk 82 who swallowed two ounces of wintergreen oil he mistook for castor oil Dr W G Strobe Erie coroner announced the wintergreen caused convulsions Polk called for help but died before medical aid arrived
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Harold Polk
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Hitlers Move to Expand in Sudetenland and Europe
Europe eyes a tense balance as Hitler commits to liquidating Marxists in newly occupied Sudetenland and extents Germany’s defenses while denouncing Versailles era figures. Churchill and Eden loom, Britain speeds to arm for Czech settlement and Mediterranean issues center on Spanish Civil War withdrawal. Hungary pushes into Ruthenia amid border redrawing. fate of Ruthenia and a wider eastern frontier stir concern over Hitler’s plans.
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Two Minor Auto Accidents In Town Reported
Two minor auto accidents were reported here this afternoon. The Pennsylvania Gas Company truck, driven by Dale Lillie, was struck at Main and Center. vehicle operators not learned. Little damage. A Lowla Sexton Oldsmobile coupe, driven by Marie Sexton, and the Ajax Iron Works truck, driven by Charles Greening, collided on West Washington Street. Marie Sexton sustained a cut from shattered door glass.
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Record vote turnout nears county polls in Pittsburgh
In Allegheny County registration tallies show about 860000 eligible voters, with turnout figures for the upcoming November state election not yet finalized. The incomplete data reflect broader banner voting expectations as Pittsburgh seeks to gauge participation ahead of statewide races.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Roosevelt Faces Farm Relief and Social Security Woes
President Roosevelt returned to Washington with domestic issues dominant over foreign policy. Crop prices and treasury health loom large as Agriculture Department statisticians forecast higher production, threatening prices and angering farm belt voters. A political survey shows his popularity slipping below 50 in mid western Republican belt states.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N.Y
Treasury
Agriculture Department
Mid-West
Johnsonburg Youth Killed in Gun Mishap
Ridgway Pa Oct 10 Kenneth O Connors 18 of Johnsonburg died after a companion handed him a muzzle first .22 rifle. As he took the weapon from William Maloney 14 the gun discharged piercing his lung and heart. He died yesterday afternoon 15 minutes after the accident Coroner J G Hayes said no inquest necessary.
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Kenneth O'Connors
Johnsonbieg
O'Connors
William Maloney
J. G. Hayes
Four More Earle Bills to Be Enacted in Delaware Session
United Press reports Harrisburg Delaware Governor George H. Earle faces passage of four of his 28 point program items in the special legislature. Bills sought limit on fireworks, allow delinquent tax payments in five installments with penalties and interest abated, reduce exits for housing projects, and a $2,000,000 appropriation for state property rentals await Senate action. Political pressure from lawmakers and looming elections may delay final disposal.
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Harrisburg
Del
George H. Earle
Mator
Department of Property
Senate
Corryites Attend Northwestern State Union Convention
Four Corry representatives attended the Northwestern Pennsylvania State Union Convention at Waterford Presbyterian Church. Rev Hi Ray Harris and Misses Alta Maude Pauliner Jeary Ross and Betty Stroup joined over 160 attendees. Speakers on Saturday included Sara McCloy Hale S Hoopes and Franklin Montag. An evening concert conducted by Charlan Leute and chorus followed.
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Chris Jan Frdzaver
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Jeary Ross
Betty Stroup
Seasion
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Warren S. Hoopes
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Charlan Leute
Eric
Lindbergh Denounced by Russia Fliers in Moscow
Eleven leading Russian aviators denounced Col. Charles A. Lindbergh accusing him of belittling Soviet air power. They defended Soviet aviation citing information from London Paris and Prague that the Soviet fleet is at least equal to the combined German and Japanese air forces and arguably superior in quality. The denunciation stemmed from rumors he questioned Russia's air strength amid purges and fears of political weakness.
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Russia
Charles A. Lindbergh
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Germany
Great Britain
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Patrolman Dies While On Duty In Gettysburg
In Gettysburg on October 10 a Pennsylvania motorcycle officer was killed and his partner seriously injured after a car struck two stopped vehicles they had halted to warn against speeding. Joseph M. Williams, 26, suffered multiple fractures and died. Charles H. Graven, 31, was critically injured with a skull fracture. Lieutenant John D. Home ordered manslaughter charges against driver Christian Mohr, 23, of Hanover.
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Joseph M. Williams
South Uniontown
Charles H. Graven
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Christian Mohr
Hanover
ANOTHER DEER KILLED NEAR SPRING CREEK
A deer was struck and killed by a car near Spring Creek on Sunday night about four miles past the city. Don Miller, local game protector, retrieved the carcass and the meat was turned over to Corry Hospital.
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William Kittenring
South Street
Don Miller
Corry
Caspital
Pennsylvania hearings probe graft and political clashes
Harrisburg reports the sixth week of public hearings as graft investigators weigh denials by Democratic leaders including Guy and George H. Earle. The session features executive debate over record scope, with a resignation threat over gag rules. A grand jury probe looms, delayed by strategy until after the general election.
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Morey J. Potter
United Press
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George H. Earle
Dosend Ominsky
Philadelphia
Shwood J. Turner
Delaware
Ominsky
Peasion
Dauphin County
Carl B. Shelley
Senate
James J. Davis
Guy K. Bass
Earle
Shelley
Democratic Caravan to Visit Elio County Tuesday
Interest in the November election grows as Democratic caravan No 2 stops in Corry on a two day tour through Elio county. It will arrive from Wattebure at 11 30 Tuesday and stay about one hour fifteen minutes with a noon luncheon at the V F W home. The group will tour the business district with sound trucks and speakers discussing campaign issues, followed by a short meeting in City Park. All voters, Republican or Democratic, are invited to attend.
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Elio County
Wattebure
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Windber Man Dies in Electric Chair at Rockview
Fred Holland Mitchell, a 24 year old Windber resident, was executed in the electric chair at Rockview penitentiary for a murder linked to a suit and overcoat theft. He entered the chamber after a calm sleep, sat quietly as guards restrained him, and was pronounced dead minutes after the charge was applied.
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Fred Holland Mitchell
Windber
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W. J. Sanwarts
Vatican to protest Nazi anti Catholic actions in Vienna
The Vatican plans a strong protest through Papal Nuncio Cesare Orsenigo over anti Catholic demonstrations in Vienna. Cardinal Innitzer and Cardinal Taniszer face measures, as Nazi authorities push religious restrictions while Catholic leadership urges continued religious education and home instruction.
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Cesare Orsenigo
Germany
Cardinal Innitzer
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Observatore Romano
Austria
Tanitzey
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Two Killed in Indiana Crash Officials say two youths die in head on collision near Indiana Pa
An 18 year old James D Edwards of Plimville and 18 year old Edith May Bush of near Smicksburg died in a head on crash near Indiana Pennsylvania. Edwards drove one car and Bush rode as a passenger in the other. Four others were injured including F I Dougherty 28 Mack Dougherty 26 and Hazel Burroughs 18. They were taken to Indiana Hospital in serious condition. The crash investigation continues.
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Plimville
John §. Fister
Edith May Bush
Smicksbore
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Miss Bush
F. I. Dougherty
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