Hearst Leads Exodus as Tax Policy Prompts Hollywood Move
Hollywood fears Hearst will relocate to avoid steep California taxes. Hearst and other magnates warn the film industry may leave for Florida or New York as new income taxes, federal levies, and surtaxes bite into earnings. The report notes Metro opponents and writers Kathleen and Charles Norris joining the debate.
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Henry A. Sutherland
United Press
Hollywood
California
William Randolph Hearst
Variety
Hearst Salu
Screen Siara
Hearst
Florida
Frank Merriam
Lolis B. Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
Charles G. Norris
Kathleen Norris
Sacramento
Cosmopolitan Productions
New York
Ruth Nichols Improves as Inquest Adjourned
Ruth Nichols shows slow improvement after a devastating 20 passenger plane crash that killed pilot Harry Hublitz. An inquest in Troy was adjourned until she recovers enough to testify. Nichols suffered burns shock and multiple fractures, while pilot Hublitz died from his injuries.
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United Press
Troy
Ruth Nichols
Miss Nichols
Samanitan
Clarence Chamberlin
Harry Hublitz
Hublitz
Roosevelt Returns From Sea Vacation
President Roosevelt returns from a sea vacation to the United States and prepares to address the nation. James A. Warley’s presence adds significance to the domestic political scene as he plans a brief speech and early considerations shape the upcoming national agenda.
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Roosevelt
United
United States
James A. Warley
Fire Devastates Mt Lowe Slope Homes and Sanitarium
A fierce brush fire driven by a 45 mph gale destroyed two blocks of homes and the La Vina sanitarium in Alta dena Pasadena early today. Thirty five patients were removed as flames neared, embers rained on buildings, and the Mt Lowe incline railroad base station was reported destroyed. The blaze swept through Milard's canyon and toward Arroyo Seep canyon, threatening hundreds of homes in Pasadena's watershed.
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United Press
Pasadena
Cal
Mt. Lowe
Altadena
la Vina Sanitarium
UYCGC
Mt. Lowe Tavern
Milard's
Arroyo Seep
Voting Officials Expect Faster General Election in County
County commissioners announce confidence that voting will be faster in November. Precincts will receive the same number of machines as in the primaries, with two in the Second and Fourth wards and one in other precincts. Campaign activity is up with rallies and luncheons, while quiet campaigning marks the two city council seats and races for constable and minor offices as election day nears.
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Coniy
Othe
Pardoned Murder Suspect Seeks Full Pardon in 1929 Case
Joe Invie of Minneapolis one of three men convicted for the murder of State Highway Patrolman Russell T. Swanson near North East in 1929 applies for a full pardon to restore citizenship. District Attorney Mortimer H. Graham will oppose, saying authorities would lose control if granted. Fred Halverson is on parole and Sam Burd, the actual killer, could be eligible for release within two years.
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Tnvie
D. A
Joe Invie
Minneapolis
Minn
Russell T. Swanson
North East
Western Penitentiary
Mortimer H. Graham
Fred Halverson
Tparole
Sam Burd
Swanson
Episcopal Auxiliary Meeting At Meadville Convocation
The Meadville Convocation of the Woman's Auxiliary in the Diocese of Erie convened at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with guest speaker Mrs Grace Lindley, executive secretary of the national Auxiliary. Delegates from numerous parishes attended the 9:30 am service and sessions, with welcome by Mrs Harold Gilbert and Rev Mr Macnamara, a 12:30 pm luncheon, and talks on Auxiliary plans for 1936 and the forward movement of women.
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Meadville
Erle
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Grace Lindley
Episcopal Church
John C. Ward
Foreman
Erie
Ray. G. B. Matnamara
Warren
Ridgway
Titusville
Oil City
Union City
North Girard
Pairview
North Hast
Waterford
Harold Gilbert
Macnamara
Editor backs Borah in Emporia opinion stir
Princeton undergraduate wit and Nassau Lit piece quote editors urging voters to reject Roosevelt by backing Borah. Emporia Kansas editor laments party indirection as Lindbergh and other Republicans face a split, noting Allen White’s Kansas sage column and a visit by McMaton family amid ongoing political talk.
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Princeton
Nassau
Republican Party
Na Ay United Prese
Lringhton
N. J
White
Charles A. Lindbergh
William
Roosevelt
Allen White
Emporia
Kans
Sage
McMaton
William B. Borah
Aviland
Kansas
Markets At A Glance Stocks Rise Amid Mixed Trade
Markets show gains with stocks firm in New Haven lines and Chicago listings up irregularly. Bonds rise overall and foreign exchange dollar firm as grains slip, cotton and rubber advance on varying profits and demand signals.
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United Press
New Haven
Chicago
Two Navy Flyers Die In Pensacola Air Collision
In Pensacola Florida on October 23 a mid air collision between two Navy planes killed Lieut Row Coates and Lieut Nod Pusel as one aircraft fell 1000 feet in Fort Barrancas Reservation. The other plane, piloted by Lieut CS Willard, also crashed during maneuvers but he survived with a broken leg and injuries.
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United Press Pensacola
Fla
Row
Coates
Nod
Pusel
Pensacola
Heut
CS. Willard
Fort Barrancas
Earth
Floats Enlistment Under Way For Halloween Parade
The Phalanx Fraternity and Townsend Club plan multiple floats for the Halloween parade with merchants and firms being interviewed today and tomorrow to join. The Phalanx Club aims for eight autos with WGCU Beduzé Diner Superior Dry Cleaning and others participating. Corry High School band and American Legion drum corps will march, with V. W. drum corps sought for aid as Frank Werry heads the committee and final route and contest details near completion.
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Hans
Hallowe'en
Phalanx Fraternity
Townsend Club
Amar
F.C. Judd
Phalanx Club
W. Gc.t. U
Beduzé
Superior Dry
Akam
Mblem Oil
Korn Smax
Ajax Iron Works
G. ©. Murphy Co
Mead Oil Company
Corry
American Legion
V. W. Drum Corps
Frank Werry
Campaign for Salvation Army Campaign Progress Report
Mrs. Melvin J. Parthurst reports the Salvation Army city canvass progressing satisfactorily with generous responses in nearly all districts. House to house duties are led by ward and precinct chairs including First Ward Mrs. Alton Klinger and Second Ward Mrs. Andrew Paujon among many volunteers.
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Melvin J. Parthurst
Salvation Army
First Ward
Alton Klinger
D. H. Mulay
Irene Mountain
Tra Wickwire
Harvey Loveland
A. W. Rauscher
Bruce Thomas
Percie McCray
Fred Barton
Fred Young
Mussolini to withdraw one Libyan division amid talks
Mussolini plans to pull back part of the force sent to Libya near the Egyptian border as Britain and France seek sanctions relief to aid Italian Ethiopian settlement talks. Laval signaled a likely official announcement soon. Britain urged greater defense buildup for 193? ahead of foreign affairs debate. Ethiopian armies reported as up to one million troops urged commanders to press the Adigrat Aduwa Aksum line against the Tatiana invasion.
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United Press
Rome
Benito Mussolini
Britain
France
Paris
Libya
Pierre Laval
Mediterranean
Mussolini
Laval
Foreign Affairs Committee
Chamber of Deputies
London
Stanley Baldwin
House of Commons
Addis Ababa
Wariors
Adigrat-Aduwa-Aiksum
Tatiana
Exam Saturday for liquor job openings across 9 cities
Dozens of applicants will take service examinations in Erie and nine cities for more than 100 vacancies with the liquor control board. The Department of Public Instruction announced 20 positions from janitor to examiner, with about 1 400 applicants rejected as unqualified. Exams for liquor store clerks limited to applicants from Adams, Clearfield, Pike, Union and Wyoming counties. City by city turnout includes Harrisburg 537, Philadelphia 329, Allentown 84, Scranton 282, Williamsport 82, DuBois 5, Erie 65, Pittsburgh 521, Johnstown 53.
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Erie
Liquor Control Board
Department of Public Instruction
Adams
Glearfield
Pike
Union
Wyoming
Harrisburg
Philadel Phil
Allentown
Scranton
Williamsport
DuBois
Pittsburgh
Johnstown
Newspaper Editors Rally to Aid Philadelphia In Suit
Chicago Tribune publisher Col Robert M McCormick called on editors and publishers nationwide to back the Philadelphia Inquirer in a criminal libel case brought by Pennsylvania Attorney General Charles J Sagott. The appeal aimed to mobilize press support against the attorney general’s suit.
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United Press
Chicago
United States
Robert M. McCormick
The
Chicago Tribune
Philadelphia
Charles J. Sargiott
Pennsylvania
Tropical storm spends offshore and weakens near Jamaica
A tropical storm spent at sea moved slowly between Jamaica and Haiti, causing minor property damage in Chibi and nearby areas. The system was stationary over the Cape Sea region with diminishing intensity. Winds reached about 35 miles per hour according to the weather service.
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United Press
MIAME
Pia
Junge
Ghibii
Chibi
Jamaica
Ana Lorlay
Wastinther
Jockey Saunders Linked to Slivinski Slaying Case
United Press reports jockey Smoky Saunders admitted being in the back seat of a car with Evelyn Slivinski before her body was found on a Louisville highway. Police and Commonwealth Attorney Meritt O Neal pursue Saunders and Tony Sani amid a roadhouse party murder investigation in Louisville.
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United Press
Louisville
Wil’ de “Smoky” Saunders
Evelyn Slivinski
Commonwealth
Meritt O'Neal
Aday
Saunders
Wille
Smoky) Saunders
Omaha
Tony Sani
Agatha Madison
Mrs. Slivinski
Baltimore
Rick
Lotlaville
Guffey Urges Route of Reactionary Control in Pa
In Shenandoah on October 23 Senator Joseph J. Guffey urged voters to back Democratic candidates in Pennsylvania on November 6 to preserve the New Deal and drive out the last vestige of reactionary central power. He warned that voting for opposition candidates would sustain the old pillaging system. the address urged support from constable to supreme court. WPA projects resumed in Armstrong county, with two sites back to work and expected to reopen, after no demands were presented.
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United Press
Shenandoah
Pennsylvania
U. S
Jeseph J. Guffey
Vaiy
Supreme Court
WPA
Armstrong County
AM Bit
Splash boards placed in big structure near Columbus dam project
Workers under the WPA project report rapid progress on the Columbus dam construction in Warton County. Splash boards are expected to be in place by Friday as the east bank rip rap and breastwork near completion. Residents praise the pace while weather remains the key factor for finishing remaining work.
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Columbus
Warton
East Bank
Tels
State officials urged to grant patrol request
City clubs united in urging state authorities to establish a state highway patrol substation here. Backed by all clubs that voted, the plan seeks two patrolmen stationed continuously to cut accidents and speed responses, with officials predicting quick progress though awaiting formal action and any technical hurdles.
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Oae
Five Killed on Grace Crossing at Breckenridge
A car carrying two couples and a child was struck by a Burlington passenger train at Grace crossing in Breckenridge Missouri. Victims were George Dickey and wife Tiya, their grandson Melvin Snow, and Charles Gray and his wife. The auto was demolished and wreckage spread three blocks along the Burlington tracks as the train, traveling 50 mph, did not stop.
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United Press
Breckenridge
George Dickey
Melvin Snow
Charles Gray
Burliston
Gray
Burlington
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