Farm Youth Murder Case Faces New Scrutiny
Brisk campaign sounds in Erie County as voters hear calls for action on community issues. Local groups, including the Community Chest, push for support while officials report civil service job removals and a tight electoral map in Harrisburg. Radio schedules list Roosevelt speaking and a slate of programming across WIZ WABC WEAF and others.
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Second young man sought in Barnes slaying
Oklahoma authorities pursue a second youth linked to the murder of Blair Barnes near Chelsea. The body of Barnes, 27, was found near an abandoned coal pit a mile from Chelsea. Investigators focus on robbery as motive after Barnes carried about 40 to 45 dollars. A cedar chest containing belongings tied to California plans was recovered. A.J. West assists the probe. McCullough remains at large.
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Bames
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Long Beach
Call
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California
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Reporter Finds Out He Is the News Reporter Longview Wash
In Longview Washington on October 23 reporter Carlton Moore learns that the Longview Daily News will identify which of the citys 6198 draft registrants is numbered first. The filing cards are shuffled and the first turn goes to reporter Carlton Moore.
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Longview Daily News
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Roosevelt to speak at Convention Hall in Philadelphia tonight
President Roosevelt begins a major campaign tour with a speech at Convention Hall Philadelphia after stops at Camden shipyards Cramp yards and the Prinkford arsenal. Willkie counters with charges of falsification and outlines a speaking plan to challenge the Democrat platform. The speech airs on NEC and GBS radio networks as Youth Day events unfold.
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Crime theory under probe in Rudy Kunehnick Jr. case
Shepton, Pa. state police pursued crime theory after an intensive two day search failed to locate four year old Rudy Kunehnick Jr. The missing boy, son of a miner, wandered from home Monday in the rugged eastern Pennsylvania region. A trooper said investigators may pursue a crime angle after exhausting all search leads.
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Rudy Kunehnick, Jr
Pennsylvania
Milton Rouetzahn
Grant Draftees in State Year’s Leave
Civil service workers in the Department of Public Assistance will be granted leave of absence if they enlist or are drafted. Secretary Howerd L. Russell said legal clarifications must await attorney general ruling and possible legislative action, but leave will be granted to men requesting it.
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Hitler Laval Talks Fail To Halt Britain War Drive
AP dispatch reports Hitler met Laval amid Axis pressure on France to join the war against Britain. French officials said France would not declare war on Britain, and Laval sought a stance against Britain while Vichy authorities pressed for quick actions in the Near East and against communism. London air raids reduced Allied shipping, with bombers targeting Hamburg and Britain's war industry.
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London
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Draft Age Cards in District Highlight Lottery Plan
A regional draft card compilation in the local district shows 9 of 2108 registered, with 1500 cards numbered by Tuesday and the rest completed today. Mayor Prank E Hepler says officials obtained from the county commission the distribution data and will forward to Washington after the national lottery on Tuesday August 2. Doctors will examine those deemed eligible Class 1A for general service while others are set for classifications 1B 1C and 4P as the draft proceeds under emergency provisions.
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Teachers oppose proposed seizure of pension funds
Corry Public Schools teachers at a Tuesday meeting opposed a U S Senate bill said to seize long established state and municipal pension funds for social security. They warn about moving about 147 million from pension and savings funds to the federal social security fund. The bill, led by Senator Robert Wagner, is before the Senate finance committee and drawing strong opposition from municipal employers and others with pension plans.
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U. S. Senate
Robert G. Wagner
Senate Finance Committee
40 Hour Week Becomes Effective Midnight
The 40 hour work week replaces the 44 hour week starting at midnight and will affect about 2,000,000 workers out of 12,600,000. Overtime pay rules apply and exemptions for white collar, executive, professional, and outside sales staff are defined as the change unfolds across industries.
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WILLKIE TRAIN PASSING THROUGH CORRY FRIDAY
Wendell Willkie Republican presidential candidate is expected to pass through Corry on Friday morning en route from Akron Ohio to Jamestown New York about seven o'clock. No formal stop is planned in Corry but crowds are anticipated at the station. Willkie will address a meeting in Erie Thursday and speak in Jamestown Friday morning at the stadium.
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Local union backs Roosevelt for re‑election
Members of Local No. 7508, International Association of Machinists, Aero Supply plant, endorsed President Franklin D Roosevelt for a second term. They praised his labor policies and urged workers to vote on November 5. The union announced its rooms would host Norbert J Fitzgerald, former Workmen’s Compensation Board member, for a talk on unemployment compensation and related labor legislation at 4 o clock, inviting the public.
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Americans to leave China aboard Monterey and Mariposa
Most wives and children of U S naval personnel in China will depart on November 10 aboard the Monterey and Mariposa. The move is seen as spurring the withdrawal of many Americans reluctant to leave despite Washington urging return home as soon as possible.
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Roosevelt and Willkie Head Into Pennsylvania State Visit
In Harrisburg PA the two campaigns plan rallies and speeches as Roosevelt and Willkie aim to energize Pennsylvania voters. Roosevelt will speak in Philadelphia tonight while Willkie and other GOP leaders address supporters in Pittsburgh. Democratic organizers announce future stops and preparations for a longer statewide tour.
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Prohibition Party
Ex-King Carol of Ruindata Held in Seville
Former King Carol of Ruindata and his fiancée Musca Lupescu were placed under virtual arrest in Seville with possible extradition to Romania. Also arrested was Erryst Ardaresanu, former palace minister. They appeared shocked by the sudden change in fortunes after fleeing Bucharest. Carol had planned to travel to the United States and had been telephoning Lisbon. police said they would be sent to Granada while their case is considered.
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Government Clerk Threatens President Pleads Guilty
Washington Oct 24 A 30 year old government clerk De Rowlhee Blount pleaded guilty at a preliminary hearing before a United States commissioner in a case charging him with twice attempting to kill President Roosevelt. His attorney said he would plead innocence at the district court arraignment. He is free on an $8,000 bond.
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Funay
Fair Progress Reported in Erie County Community Chest Drive
Clifton M. Howard heads the committee raising funds for the Erie County Community Chest. The drive lists several beneficiaries including Crittenton Home, Homlet Hospital, Lutheran Home, St Dow Home, and others, with residents of Corry contributing generously to support local welfare services.
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Corry
Pennsylvania businessmen to convene in five cities next month
Pennsylvania businessmen will hold conferences in Erie Crawford Elk Forest McKean Wayne Warren counties on November 19 to shape a legislative program for the 1941 general assembly. Findings will form a single report for the state chamber of commerce action, with a tax commission proposal under consideration but not yet submitted to the legislature.
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State Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt seizes planes for Sweden in defense move
The United States government acts to repossess over 200 American made warplanes originally sold abroad. The most significant move involves 11 public and bomber aircraft sold to Sweden and awaiting shipment at Republic Aviation Corp in Farmingdale New York.
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Parmingdale
New York
Board fires 109 for substantial falsification in Civil Service
Harrisburg report says a Joint Legislative Committee disclosed that 109 employees were removed from civil service jobs for substantial falsification in applications. An additional 402 applicants awaiting appointment were removed from eligible lists for substantial falsification and 79 were dropped for lack of minimum qualifications.
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Stephen Stehlnecker
Uievan Board
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