Democrats Map Get-Out-The-Vote Tactics In Pa
United Press reports Pennsylvania Democratic leaders met in Harrisburg to marshal turnout for November 2 elections. Chairman David L. Lawrence urged county chairs and state members to mobilize registered voters, back party nominees, unite after the September 17 primary, and push four constitutional amendments while opposing one bond measure. Governor George H. Harte sent a message backing the four amendments to authorize a graduated income tax, remove the time lock, consolidate Philadelphia’s city and county governments, and clarify legislative appropriations for welfare programs.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
David L.lawrence
Lawrence
George H. Harle
Philadelphia
Two more robbers sentenced in Ham along hold up case
Rand Oct 12 two more members of the gang that robbed Hamill in an early morning hold up August 9 were sentenced to the Western penitentiary yesterday. Ellwood Lynch and Jack Jones of Johnsonburg pleaded guilty to robbery and received not less than one nor more than five years plus fines of 509 and costs. August 31 their two companions Carl McLaughlin and another accomplice from Detroit were sentenced to 5 to 10 years and fined 1000 plus costs.
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Carl McLaughin
Detroit
Mich
Tiniest electric motor made by former Baker Hill man
Merl L. Bassett of Kelso Washington has built the smallest electric motor in the world. The device weighs less than a grain, runs at 3600 rpm on a 0.3 volt drop, and is crafted in a jewel like ring case with gold rim and ivory base. Bassett spent 84 hours carving and assembling it with jewelry tools and a seven thousandth inch drill.
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Baker Hill
Merl L. Bassett
Lotta Moore
Kelso, Wesk
Mer] Bassett
Third Avenue
Kelso
Weyerhauesey “Lumber Company
Bassett
Baxsett
Negro CCC Camps Abandoned Panam a Area Camp S-11
The Negro CCC company at Camp S-11 near Panama is moved to Camp S106 at Hungry Hollow and the local camp to be abandoned. About 185 members left for the Sdla manca camp, with a few remaining to finish closing procedures. Hungry Hollow group departed for Hilgard, Ore. with 180 men. Camp 39 Quaker Run in Allegheny State Park also leaves for Baler City, Ore. as the camp is abandoned.
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Panama
Negro CC Company
Hungry Hollow
Salamanta
Galore Lompany
Sdlemanca
Alfed J, Homan
A. Micoles
Homan
Unis County
Hilgard
Ore
Cattaraugus County
Quaker Rum
Allegheny State Park
Yesteray
Baler City
Landing Upsets Duck on Sunny Florida Street
A Canadian bluegill ducks above a sunlit road in Venice Florida as a duck wings south from winter chills. The bird misreads a sunlit paved street as water and glides onto the concrete, skittering over the surface in a curious roadside moment.
Man Builds Tiny Perfect Motor To Prove Craftsmanship
Bassett, a longtime electrician in Cowlitz County since 1928, born 1912, quit a larger project after completion to demonstrate that a microscopic machine can operate. He says the court might build a larger motor but has no practical use for such an effort. Previously he drove for Longview Public Service for three years before joining Weyerhaeuser Timber.
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Bassett “Bay
Cowlitz County
Weyerhaeiser T’mber Company
Longview Public Service Company
State Crops Are Success in Pennsylvania Harvest
Harrisburg reports crop production this year runs 1 percent above average and 19 percent above 1936. Wheat ahead of 1931-35 by 5.8 million bushels. Potatoes good, corn high, hay abundant. Weather ideal for harvest though farmers lack experienced help and wages demanded. Dry spell slowed plowing and early harvests.
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Harrisburg
Pennayvania
Priest dismissed amid report of charges at Pitt
Pittsburgh October 12 Father Thomas R Jones philosophy professor at Duquesne University accused University of Pittsburgh football players of being hired hands failed to report for classes today Students circulated a petition to retain him Father Jones resignation was returned and accepted by Father Gr J Callahan president of Duquesne
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Pittsburgh
Thomas R. Jones
Duquesne University
University of Pittsburgh
Gr. J. Calahan
Duquesne
Father Jones
Drop Price of PR Crude Oil 25 Cents A Barrel
PittsburghOctober twelve news reports a 25 cent per barrel drop in Pennayl Vanja crude oil prices. Purchasing agencies including Tidewater Brook lines and Buckeye set new prices ranging from 1.85 to 2.35 dollars per barrel, marking the lowest levels in nearly two years after a six week decline from a 2.82 high.
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Pittsburgh
Pennayl
Joseph F. Seep
Bradford
Allegany Tidewater
Southwest
Pennsylvania
Euvella
Buckeye
National Transit
Ome
Allegany Dratelet
Tidewater
Southwest Penna
Pic Lines
Eureka Pipe Line Co
Buckeye Pipe Wine Co
Nes
National Transit Lines
National ‘Transit
Bradford ‘Transit
Board limits committee reports to speed up meetings
The board considered restricting committee reports to recommendations and a twenty minute limit, with extended discussions only when merited. Monroe opposed the change, Barnes argued it merely confines reports to essentials to prevent lengthy sessions.
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Monroe
Barnes
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Thompson
Genline Thompson
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William ‘McKibbon
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Elizabeth McKibbon
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