Road Work Progresses in Concord and Wayne Townships
Three to four hundred highway department and WPA workers are employed on nearby rural road jobs. Concrete improvements include the bituminous road from Carrow's Corners to Strana fan's Corners linking with the Wigin-Spartanshire road, with finishing work and final surfacing planned this week. The Casey's Corners to Darrow's Corners route will be resurfaced and the Route 35,052 segment from Corry to Beaverdam is advancing with paving anticipated next week. The West Columbus avenue link from Center Street to the city line is slated for improvement depending on weather.
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Concord
Wayne Townships
State Highway Department
WPA
Carow's Corners
Stranafan's Corners
Wigin-Spartanshure
Berns
Spartansburg
Concord Ridge
Spartansbore
Casey's Corners
Darrow's Corners
Casey's
Corry
Beaverdam
Spencer School
Columbus Avenue
Center Street
Highway Department
Scientist to Give Public Lecture in Corry
An invitation extends to the general public to attend a lecture by Christian Science expert Jena Randall Dunn at the Junior High School auditorium on October 11. Dunn will discuss The Revelation of Truth Triumphant and is regarded as an outstanding scientific lecturer. The appearance is expected to attract audiences from Corry and surrounding towns as well as local church members.
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John Randall Durnin
Jena Randall Dunn
Toston Wan
Corry
Man Killed in Butler After City Mito Mobile Incident
An unnamed man, 64, David Peigh of Butler RD 7, was listed as killed in a mobile incident in Butler. Police report details are sparse, with the event occurring on an October day. Further information remains incomplete in the fragmentary OCR.
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Butler
David Peigh
Butler, RD
Buller City
Nazi espionage program in United States exposed in court
U S Attorney Lamar Hardy outlined in federal court a Nazi conspiracy to seize American military and defense secrets. The plan allegedly used German nationals as agents, involved Hitler's party newspaper and forging President Roosevelt’s name on White House letterhead to mislead officials.
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U. S
United Press
New York
Lamar Hardy
Federal Court Today
Nazi Germany
Adolf Hitler
Roosevelt
White House
Hardy
Fine Fall Weather Triggers Record Northwest Pa Traffic
Sunday’s warm fall weather drew heavy traffic across northwestern Pennsylvania as roads clogged with motorists seeking scenery and trips. Corry hotels and restaurants reported strong business while many back roads ran congested. Temperatures remained summerlike with a forecast of possible rain Tuesday.
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Rsmaay
Pennsylvania
Corry
Trafic
Trolleys Crash Injures 26 in Pittsburgh
Twenty six people, including women and children, were reported recovering from injuries in two separate trolley crashes in Pittsburgh. Nineteen were hospitalized after the first collision between two streamlined street cars. Motorman Charles Smith, 63, was blamed for running a traffic light and colliding with Motorman Marlin Reedy, 43. Most injuries were minor and all but two were released after examinations. The two detained were Twin Legal, 6, and Perry Whitten, 18, both with serious injuries.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Ye City
Toyestrators
Charles Smith
Marlin Reedy
Twin Legal
Perry Whitten
Lee
Man amputates fingers with hammer and chisel
In Los Angeles on October 17 union press reports Jim Watson a 66 year old gold miner from Death Valley amputated two fingers with a hammer and chisel after a buzz saw injury. Surgeons performed a rapid salvage operation while Watson explained his desperate choice and recovery.
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Union Press
Los Angels
Jim Watson
Death Valley
Watson
Hospiteariti
German Leader Set to Press Demands on Britain in Peace Bid
German leader Adolf Hitler is reported to plan major proposals to London after the Munich talks, aiming for a European settlement and possibly demands for air superiority and restoration of colonies. Britain faces a pivotal choice, with Chamberlain regrouping his cabinet and pledging rearmament, while Churchill urges the United States and Britain to unite against aggression.
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Joe Alex Morris
United Press
Britain
Germany
Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
London
Europe
Hitler
Great Britain
Neville Chamberlain
Sevan Press
Winston Churchill
America
United States
Taxi cab service resumes in Philadelphia after strike
Philadelphia officials report full taxi service restoration today after 50 Yellow Cab Company drivers ended a two month strike by approving a new two year contract. The pact guarantees a minimum wage of 18 dollars per week and 45 percent of gross receipts. A weekly garnishment with paid slots is noted in the agreement.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Yellow Cab Company
Slight GOP lead grows in state registrations
United Press reports Harrisburg that Republican registration for the November 8 election rose slightly more than Democratic. County reports from 41 of 67 show Democratic 1,017,848. Republicans 1,258,788. other 17,23 million eligible voters totaling 3,188,618.
Conservative Dems Rise to Fight New Deal in 1940
Southern and western conservatives rally around Vice President Garner as they plan to curb Roosevelt policies in the next Congress. They oppose the New Deal lending and deficit spending and anticipate a showdown over the administration's program before a possible 1940 presidential nomination.
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United Press
Washington
Garner
Roosevelt
Presaup
Mr. Roosevelt
Priest Begins Last Week of Fasting in Palmerton
In Palmerton Pennsylvania on October 17 Rev Lazar Kirichenkoff a 48 year old priest started the final week of his fast after 19 days surviving on sweetened tea and crumbs of bread. He gathered 40 youths and children for services at St George’s Russian Orthodox Church and delivered a sermon denouncing fleshly temptations.
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Wn Sergen
Palmerton
Lazar Kirichenkoff
St. George's
Senauskas and Polens Appeal Before Board in Death Penalty Case
Senauskas and Polens, condemned for the Metro Seminole slaying, appeal to the pardon board as hearings are set for Tuesday and Wednesday. Warren county reports no word yet on a ruling, with no assurance a decision will come this session. The two have been moved to the Rock View death house two weeks ago in a bid to avoid execution.
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Pate
Joe Ginauskas
Jom
Polens
Metro
Warren
Sessiort
Senauskas
Rockview
Esape
Second timber wolf captured alive near Owls Nest
In Wane Pennsylvania on January 17 a second timber wolf was captured alive by State Game Commissioner C E Logue who is pursuing a pack suspected to be near Owls Nest, about 18 miles south of town.
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United Press
Woman shoots husband in Michigan after release
Benton Harbor Mich Oct 1 Mrs Patricia Holbrook 24 shot and killed her husband William 42 a former assistant prosecuting attorney in front of the Benton Harbor police station early today a few minutes after she had been released from custody Holbrook had asked police to hold her awhile and she exclaimed she can't both on me
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Patricia Holbrook
Wiliam
Holbrook
Ruth Etting Not Prosecuting Would-be Killer Story
Hollywood, Oct. 17. Ruth Etting's present husband Benndal is recovering after a bullet wound from her former husband. He cannot say whether a murder trial will occur. Colonel Martin Snyder, her former husband, said he would not be prosecuted. Etting, her secretary and their daughter offered conflicting accounts of the incident.
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United Press
Hollywood
Benndalshy
Ruth Etting
Mayie Colony
Myrl Alderman
Miss Etting
Martin (More) Snyder
Snyder
Alderman
Youth Found Held for Girl's Murder Arraignment Next
Amos Hart, a seventeen year old Frenchtown youth, was to be arraigned today on murder charges in the shotgun killing of his estranged streetheart, Mrs. Sylvester Schoope, known locally as Havel May Cronce. She was shot early Saturday after refusing to let Hart accompany her home from a dance. Hart was captured in a Milford barn after a chase. he still held the shotgun.
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Pyuintevere
Paston
Amos Hart
Frenchtown
Noi
Sylvester Schoope
Havel May Cronce
Raubsville
Hart
Milford
N. J
Narrow Escape On Hird Ward Crossing
Thomas Roeldts WPA supervisor escaped serious injury when his car was struck by a switch engine at the West Wayne street crossing near Bugle street. The vehicle owned by N. Jones suffered front end damage with a dented fender and a smashed headlight.
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Hird Ward
Thomas Roeldts
WPA
F. Ru
Wayne Street
Bugle Street
N. Jones
Bicycle victim: George Craker injured in hit and run
George Craker 20 was struck and knocked from his bicycle on South Center street late Saturday night. A driver fled the scene as two other local youths Donald Haskell and Vance Buell were held as witnesses. Police reported confessions and said Patnik of North Clymer, N Y drove the car. Craker was treated at Corry hospital and discharged after a minor head injury.
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Poline
Paul Patlik
North Clymer
N. Y
George Craker
South Center Street
Donald Haskell
Vance Buell
Paztike
Lloyd Ruppersburger
William Swan
J. W. Blythe
State Motor Police
George Draker
Colmbus Avenue
Craker
Leon Craker
William Alem
Gauffreau
Henry Davis
Ex Street
Corry Hospital
Workers Claim Duties Harmful to Labor Amid Wage Fight
Charles M. Hay, counsel for 18 railroad labor organizations, urged President Roosevelt’s emergency fact finding board to reject a 15 percent wage cut. He argued a cut would be unjust to workers, harm the industry, and threaten the economy. Dalvis and Fort then prepare further arguments for the Class I railroads.
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United Press
Washington
Charles M. Hay
Roosevelt
Mbor
Mx Roosevelt
Hay
Iabor
Tom Dalvis
Minneapolis
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
J. Carter Fort
Mental patient held for investigation in Pittsburgh case
William Donovan aged 50 WPA worker was ordered held for further investigation and mental examination after being accused of hurling his aged parents down stairs and then beating his wife and sister in Pittsburgh on October 17.
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Pittsburgh
William Donovan
WPA
Farley Ickes to invade state to aid Jones
Democratic leaders mobilize heavy artillery for the final campaign stretch. James A. Farley and Harold Ickes prepare to campaign in Pennsylvania to aid Gov. Jones, while Pinchot forces counter with local backing and Republican speakers are planned. Local factions clash over support and investigations.
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Farley
Ickes
State
Jones
Ross Downing
United Press
Gifford Pinchot
James A. Parley
Democratic National Committee
Philadelphia
Secretary of the Interior
Harold L. Tekes
Pennsylvania
Arthur T. Jones
Pittabugh
Pinehit
M. L. Annenberg
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Toaseph N. Pew, Jr
Tames
Totes
PWA Saas
Tckes
James
PWA
Moe Annenberg
M. le Annenberg
J. N. Paw
George H. Harle
Matthew A. McCloskey, Jr
Democratic Finance
Hamilton Fish
R. I
Harrishire
Ateeheny County
Pittsburgh
Demotralia
Chris. Alvin Jones
U.S
Sams J. Davis
Fire department responds to burning leaves at Hoe residence
Fire units were summoned to 62 North Center Street where burning leaves threatened the home of Albert Young. The blaze was promptly extinguished with little damage reported.
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Hoe
Albert Young
North Center Street
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Wayne Township Project
Casey’s Corners
Mid-Europe
Philly
G.O.P
DEMS
Ruth Eiting
Labor
Annenberg
Pew. James
Stahlnecker
Pittsburgh Press
Jones, Davis
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