School Directors Move to Curb District Expenditures
The Board of Education considers restricting purchases to under $25 and seeks board approval for all such expenses. The move aims to curb unauthorized buying amid district budget tightness, with Monday meeting discussions revealing varied support and questions about enforcement.
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Board of Education
Miny Key
Bienes
Hunton
Ohnson
Lewis
Benninge
Boar
Requiie
Cart i Hentan
Dr. Dearing
Geners
Hensen
Lh Property Committee
Cleve B. Morton
Olen
Elven
Henton
Gve
Eit
Uuying
Young Republicans Welcome Patronage in Harrisburg
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Young Republicans saying they are well pleased with the patronage allotted by state leaders. In recent weeks the group has secured more than 300 appointments for the organization, drawing praise from aligned officials and highlighting influence in Gov. Arthur H. James' administration.
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Eton
Donation Days for Corry Hospital Sets Dates
The Ladies Auxiliary of Corry hospital announced Donation Days on October 1 and 2 with Prday and Saturday spelling. The same chairmen as last year will lead, as they discussed blankets, a check from Crowell Publishing for hospital campaigns, and other items disposed at the Monday afternoon Nurses Home meeting. The next auxiliary meeting is scheduled for November 7.
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Ladies Auxiliary
Corry Hospital
Crowell Publishing Company
Thee Geil Hospital
Extend Search For Foreign Submarine From Coast Guard
Navy and air patrols expanded again today as authorities pursued a suspected foreign submarine off New England. An accompanying amphiian unit left Salem, but reconnaissance failed to locate any concrete trace of the vessel or its potential threat to the refugee ship Triton or other maritime traffic.
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Boston
Navy
Troquois
New England
Semak
Salem
Hand Grenades Turn Back German Attacks on French Lines
German patrols hurled grenades at the French lines through yesterday afternoon and night, repulsed each time by French hand grenades. Germans attempted to seize prisoners, while artillery pounded gun emplacements for 72 hours. Berlin reported heavy barrages and bomber activity against British battleships off Norway, with two German planes damaged and forced to land in Denmark.
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United Press
AIS
Sienfried
Harde&t
Moselle
Denmark
Copenhagen
Norway
North Sea
Yiieh
Improvements in Traffic Needed in Pittsburgh Speech
Milwaukee traffic expert Carl J Bergstrom told the 45th annual congress of the American Public Works Association that immediate traffic gains are possible without long term projects. He urged officials to rethink current layouts and install safety islands pavement markings and illuminated signals noting that such changes can pay for themselves through higher nearby property values.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
America
Carl J. ‘Bergstrom
Milwaukee
Anitial Congress
American Public Works Association
Purchase of six motors for vocational shop gains approval
The HoaTG of Enusatonins night approved buying six small motors and two grinders for Hatch Vora Nationals school at total cost $120. The contract goes to William Dunnenwater on Supt R B Dewey's recommendation noting long standing need for the motors.
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Enusatonins
Hatch Vorationals School
Willam Dnnenwater
Supt R 8
Dewey
Believe F. D. R. Proposal Will Aid Britain
Senate Minority Leader Warren R. Austin voiced support for President Roosevelt's plan to aid Britain. He argued the pending bill should be framed as aiding national defense rather than imperialism to help the Allies obtain essential war materials while avoiding actions that might provoke Germany.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Warren R
Roosevall
United States
Briain Hind
Brance
Bell Company Betting Probe Sows Tension at PUC
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission weighing a formal investigation into Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania for allegedly furnishing equipment to horse race betting establishments. Commissioner Richard J. Breamish pushes colleagues to reconsider their refusal to join the probe, citing recent equipment linked to Philadelphia race wagering as justification. Meanwhile Pittsburgh notes that race betting tips remain popular, with merchants and motorist shops reporting steady demand for related services.
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Harrisburg
Palle Utility Commission
Still Way
Fn Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania
Richard J. Breamish
Jim N
Eais
Philadelphia
Reject Proposal To Return Bill Triintted-treme
The Senate today rejected a proposal to fund the neutrality revision bill organized to ban a certain voyage and telegraph lines, criticizing specific provisions as dangerous to merchant vessels and to American safety in the European conflict.
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Spithey
Merle Page 10 Opens Modern Grocery Store in City
Merle Page 10 plans to open a modern grocery store in the city within two to three weeks. He will rent a corner storeroom in the Barlow Block and affiliate with a national chain, with Will J. Wilcox as prior employer aiding decor and fixtures.
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Merle Page
Barlow Block
Dusueess Aynou
Ibeniene
Merl Pyke
Tarvinoil Mt Center
Git Sigmets
Ipo
Page
Will J. Wilcox Grocary
Wits
Viel Hits Ms
Wai Ex
Rity Sveseestiay
Ae Lyseiny
Fae
Garry
Columbus
Wilcox
Five Die In Warren Jamestown Head On Crash
A Warren Jamestown highway head on collision killed five people and left authorities unable to determine the cause. Victims include Gust Backstrom 80 and Carl H Bosin 18, both of Warren area, and others from Waterville and nearby towns. Engle 18 drove a car owned by his brother Theodore. The crash occurred on a dry road three miles south of Russell on a steep curve. The accident may never have a clear cause.
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Gust Backstrom
Irvine Street
Warren
Warren General Hospital
Warren-Jamestown
Carl H. Bosin
Vine Street
Elsie Bos
Sie Wile
Fiather
Bosin
Hulda Backstrom
Mr. Backstrom
Harrison LeRoy Engle
Hunsel Py
Engle
Vacren
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Theodore
Hosin
Russel
Warren Hospital
Shank
Ted
Cyial
Cordner
Lowrey
Warren Cntyeebie
Official executioner taken by death
Robert G. Elliott, official executioner of Sing Sing and other trials, died at his Richmond Hill home today of coronary embolism. He had been ill since May and his condition became critical several days ago. Death occurred at 9 45 a.m. His illness forced him to suspend his wifeful duties during recent months.
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United Press
New York
Robert G. Elliott
Sing Sing
Richmond Hill
Teme
Elliott
Child Injured When Rake Punctures Arm in Chestnut Street Accident
Mr and Mrs Charles Hamer of Chestnut Street report their child sustained a severe gash to the right arm after a rake punctured the limb Saturday. The injury occurred during yard work and the child is improving.
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Mes
Charles Hamer
Chestnut Street
Price boost for furs to aid hunters revenue
Harrisburg Oct 9 2010 in a government note the Game Commission secretary Seth Gorticn says a mercent increase in raw fur prices will promote trapping of fur bearing animals and bring needed revenue to many hunters.
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Mawes Ae
Harrisburg
Game Cormission
Seth Gorticn
Hitler pleads for peace before reply to Daladier Paris
Paris scene reports Premier Edouard Daladier preparing to broadcast his reply as Adolf Hitler repeats a peace plea before the allied response. London coverage notes British air forces claim superiority and Chamberlain awaiting Commons remarks on British stance amid war tensions.
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United Press
Paris
Edo
Daladier
Uy Anne
Cutty
London
Ovt
Aage
Peae
Edouard Daladier
Germany
Hitler
Alimokab
Kingsley Wood
House of Commons
Royal ‘Air Force
Myntiis
Neville Chamberlain
Dominions
Berlin
Nuals
Brisit
Court Rules Below Cost Sales Unconstitutional in Pa
State Superior Court ruling declares Pennsylvania fair sales act of 1937 unconstitutional affirming an Allegheny County court decision. Indictment against B P Zasloff remains related to alleged sale below cost. Court holds act exceeds police power and harms competition, part of a broader New Deal era policy.
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State
Allegheny
B. P. Zasloff
Pennsylvania
George H. Barie
William
Tri
Brie
Qpr
Corryites to Attend Highway Meeting
Corry residents plan to attend the Roosevelt Highway Association annual meeting at Wellsboro on Wednesday. Attendees from Corry include Mr and Mrs Ed Borfstaff Frank S Austin Harry W Parker W W Waterhouse and Carl Richard. Mr and Mrs Borstehil will travel to Wellsboro by air with Mr and Mrs Merle Cole of Erie.
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Roosevelt Highway Associaco
Wellshort
Corry
Mir
Ed Borstaff
F. Brown
Frank S. Austin
Harry W. Parker
W.W. Waterhouse
Carl Reichard
Borstehil
Wellsboro
Merle Cole
Erie
Three Die in Gotham Blast in Broadway Tailor Shop
Three persons killed and at least one injured when an explosion shattered a tallor shop on West 23rd Street and Lexington Avenue. Debris injured passersby as wood and plaster rained down. police and fire units responded to a chaotic scene in one of the city’s busiest districts.
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Gotham
United Press
NEW York
Lexington Venice
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