Re employment in auto industry shows improvement
Erie County joins seven states in Bankhead Jones tenant act loans program. Appointments to Erie County tenant Purchase Advisory Committee announced by Henry A. Wallace and Farm Security Administration. County agents assist. applications urged now for loans to buy farms. Citizens eligible include farm tenants and sharecroppers. no loans for those with other adequate options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Proctor
Beaverdam
M. Phillips
North East
Arthur @. Harwood
Waltsburg
Erie County ‘Enant
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Waltes
Jaii Security Administration
Erie County
Farm Security Administration
Taira Rehabilitation
Jor
Hengat
Gi Moyer
Meadville
Crawford
Byte
Strosaman
United States
Indorer
Zane
Creed
Bard Enters Plea on Right to Supersede DA
Philadelphia October 12 Attorney General Guy K Bard petitioned the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for a rehearing on his claim to supersede Dauphin County District Attorney Carl B Shelley in charge of a potential grand jury probe of the Boing administration. He argued the Oct 3 decision denying that right interferes with the executive branch of government.
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Philadelphia
Guy K. Bard
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Dauphin County
Carl
Shelley
Boing
High Tribunal
Milk Price Increase Under New Agreement Delayed
PA dairy producers totaling about 18,000, shipping to the New York milk shed, urged cooperation as the marketing agreement approved by seven states moves into force for September deliveries. The September price increase, effective on milk shipped during September, was anticipated to be announced soon, possibly Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn'a
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Pennsylvania
New York
Ruthenian War Threats Spark Martial Law Push
United Press reports Ruthenia under martial law as Hungarian disorder spreads near Mukachevo amid stalled Czechoslovak Hungarian talks. Governor cites Magyar terrorists looting border areas while Czech efforts to redraw borders spark renewed tensions and cautious cooperation remains.
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United Press Prague
Ruthenia
Mukachye
Counttryside
Hungary
Komatom
Frontier Down
Sesalon
Germany
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Distribution of food in state praised
Harrisburg Oct 13 James E Brickett federal surplus commodities corporation distribution of ficer complimented Public Assistance Secretary Arthur W Howe Jr on Pennsylvania s progress in disbursement of free foodstuffs to needy persons
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Harrisburg
James E. Brickett
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Public Assistance
Arthur W. Howe, Jr
Pennsylvania
Third Class Cities of State Increase Budgets 1938 Summary
State reports uniform budgets for 43 third class cities show higher appropriations for 1938 than 1987, totaling 607,004 dollars. Excluding water system operations, officials estimate 1,278,079 dollars available on Jan 1, 1988, plus 23,595,841 receipts, totaling 24,769,514 for city needs. After current expenditures of 24,410,239, a remaining balance of 859,281 will stay in operating funds. Continued discussion continues on Page Three.
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Pennsylvania Department of Internal -At- YaishMiete
Jesa
Affurs
Thomas A. Logue
Gensus
Auto industry may find work for unemployed
A United Press report from Detroit notes a surge in automobile industry re employment. Buick reports plants operating two shifts on a five day week with strong dealer orders. Orsham Paige, Hudson, and GM leaders voice optimism about better prospects and an upswing in 1939 business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Automobile Workers
Buick Motor Car Company
J. B. Graham
Orsham-Paige Motor Company
A. E Barit
Hudson
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
General Motors
Slaying Suspects Sought After Mary Coyle Case
Three young men seen fleeing northward in a maroon coupe with New York plates sparked a murder investigation in Larchmont New York. A restaurant encounter left a scratched youth, and a bystander chased from Nonwalk to Westport Connecticut. Police issued a statewide alarm as details circulated.
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United Press
Larchmont
New England
Mary Imelda Coyle
Nonwalk
Conn
Iva
Tray
Troy
Harry Sinclair
Sinclair
Westport
Connecticut
New York
Father and daughter die in Johnstown home fire
A father Albert Leea, 51, and his 10 year old daughter Agnes Lees perished in a suburban house blaze in Johnstown. A rescued 18 year old remained in critical condition. Three other family members escaped unharmed. Marie Lees, 10, suffered first and second degree burns to hands and leg.
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Johnstown
Rémen
Albert Leea
Agnes ‘Lees
Marie
Brown retires as president of Route 6 group
Ave Bailey of Towanda was elected president to succeed C F Brown of Corry at the Roosevelt Highway Association meeting in Wellsboro attended by over 180. Charles W Des of Honesdale was named vice president. Roy E Browmiller state secretary of highways praised efforts to reconstrict or resurface 116 miles of Route 6 in the past year. The group voted 400 to publicize Route 6 as the Fairway to the Fir for the World’s Fair in New York. Larry Woodin of Wellsboro was named chairman of a campaign committee. The next annual meeting will be in June in Warren with the semi annual in Port Jervis. Brown will remain active in the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ave Bailey
Towanda
Pennsylvanis Roosevelt Highway Association
C.F. Brown
Corry
Wellsboro
Charles W. Des
Honesdale
Roy E. Browmiller
New York City
Larry Woodin
Warren
Port Jervis
Brown
Road Association
Health Head TQ Aid in Epidemic In Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh health director Dr J Hope Alexander said he would go to Fayette county to inspect dairy farms and milk depots after a typhoid fever outbreak spreading from a church dinner in Leasaring on September 15. Reports from Uniontown said few new cases detected there, but more than 50 overall have been stricken as Uniontown Hospital isolation ward nears capacity. One fatality was reported, ten-year-old Lloyd Weightman Jr of Uniontown died earlier this week. doctors held little hope for his recovery.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
J. Hope Alexander
Fayette County
Pittuturgh
Uniontown
Lloyd, Weightman, Jr
Ara
Spaw
Tor
Engineer Admits Kickbacks to Parties From State Worker
Harrisburg Oct 13 United Press engineer Harry Tl Miller an advanced materials engineer for the state highways department at 8540 a year testified he gave three to five percent of his salary to political organizations since 1910. He said he contributed three percent during Republican administrations and increased to five percent after Gov. George H. Earle's January 1938 inauguration while testifying about concrete tests on the 5 million state finance building here.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Harry Tl. Miller
State Highways Department
Wie Howse
Tiree
George H. Earle
Railroad Head Lists Points To Settle Dispute
United Press reports George M. Harrison, president of the Association of American Railway Labor Executives, presented a four point program to President Roosevelt for rehabilitating the $26 billion railway industry. The plan covers competition, a rate policy for good and bad times, financial reorganization, and consolidations. The advisory board, with management and labor, ended its first meeting in impasse awaiting wage dispute resolution.
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United Presa
Washington
George MM. Harrison
Association of American Railway Labor Executives
Roosevelt
Harrison
Herrizon
Wayne Township Road Work Begins on Route 26-052 Link
Grading crews and laborers moved into the two mile section of Route 26-052 between Corry and Beaverdam as part of a road improvement project. The West Columbus avenue connection from North Center street toward the city will follow after the Wayne township gap work is completed. Miss Beas and Miss Agnes Wilsons returned from a three week visit in New York City with friends.
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Corry
Beaverdam
Beas
Agnes Wilson
New York City
James Replies Miners Inspired Entry In Race
Roused by New Deal policy debate, Arthur H. James faces Democratic attacks for not resigning from the state Superior court bench while seeking the governor’s office. Charles Alvin Jones accuses him of ethics violations. ABA ethics committee questions James. James counters that critics smear him to block his candidacy while voters endure unemployment and despair in coal regions. U.S. Senator James J. Davis files expenditures complaints alleging WPA misuse by Luzerne Democrats. George H. Harle presents a three point plan backing Social Security, wage profits redistribution, and a peacetime American stance.
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Ross Downing
United Press
Arthur H. James
Charles Alvin Jones
James
Harrisburg
Democratic State Committee
The
American Bar Association
Reading
Democratic Organization
U.S
James J. Davis
Washington
Senate
Camnafen
Luzerne County
George H. Harle
DuBois
Harle
Evening classes open at Senior High for all interested
Mrs. Genevieve Johnson announced room for additional students in most classes at the Senior High School evening program. A bookkeeping class starts next week and enrollment is encouraged this Friday evening. The program is open to all interested in taking instruction with a nominal enrollment fee and no WPA or relief restrictions.
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Genevieve Johnson
Astredo
Pinchot Attacks Annenberg and Pew After Primary Loss
Former Pennsylvania governor Gif Ford Pinchot breaks post primary silence in Harrisburg accusing Annenberg and Pew of running a campaign for their own benefit. He declares he is an independent progressive Republican and will not follow their orders. He cites fears for church, labor, farmers, and clean citizens if they gain control. Pinchot said the interview with President Roosevelt influenced his stance. He received over 450,000 votes in his bid for a third term, while party leaders claim broad support for their candidates in the November election.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Arthur H. James
M.L. Annenberg
Pheadelphia
Joseph Pew
Philadelphia
Oll
James
Pinchot
Annenberg
Pew
United States
Roosevelt
Arab Lawyer Hassan Sidi Jany Found Shot Near Jerusalem
An Arab lawyer and youth spokesman Hassan Sidi Jany, 40, was abducted yesterday and found shot dead in a field today. He was among the first high ranking Arab leaders killed in the current rebellion. Jews and Arabs alike were shocked by the crime.
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Jerusalem
Hassan Sidi
Jany
Cit
Erline
Ape Sightings Near Beaverdam Stir Local Hearsay
Reports place a five foot ape like creature seen by Kightlinger near the Charles Swan farm east of Beaverdam while road workers plot a posse. Witness described a stooped furry figure moving toward the Swan home as others note suspicious travels south of Corry.
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Corry
Spe
Wayne Township
Charles Swan
Beaverdam
Kightlinger
Kincaid
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Nathan Hagan
Dorothy Houlden
James Anne ‘Wethers
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Edward Lange
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Europe
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Howard Bailey
Roosevelt Highway Association
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