World tensions rise as deportations and trade wars spread
United Press reports thousands of Polish Jews ordered deported by Nazi authorities while Japanese warning France to halt war shipments signals broader upheaval. Japan pressures China trade. a Tokyo ambassador says England’s power in eastern China ends and Japan will dominate economically and politically. Geneva hints at League of Nations restructuring as a French officer’s dismissal looms and a new political economic order is debated.
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United Press Europe
Nazi Germany
Waal
Polis
Germany
Waa
Japan
United States
China
France
Italy
Tokyo
England
Leigue
Furepe
Theft in Fourth Ward Strikes Meadville Home Garage
Police investigate a burglary at 1203 West Pleasant Street, Meadville, where an Electrolux vacuum cleaner, clothes, an apron, and other apparel owned by Mrs. Katherine Waff were stolen from a garage in the night. The theft was discovered the following morning when the garage was found open. Chief John Panigaw launched the inquiry.
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Nugent
West Pleasant Street
Katherine ‘Waff
Meadville
John BD. Panigaw
Sheffield Water Company probe opens in Warren County
The Public Utility Commission began an inquiry into Sheffield Water Company rates and service today to determine if charges are unjust or excessive and whether facilities meet public needs. A hearing date will be announced later.
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Harrisburg
Sheffield Water Company
Sheffield
Warren County
Public Utility Commission
Public Utility Law
Enrollment figures shift in Schuylkill county results
In Harrisburg Oct 28 Schuylkill county swung from a 2785 Democrat lead last year to a 489 Republican margin today, boosting the GOP ahead by 19,? registration. Complete returns tabulated by county commissioners to United Press show Republicans 2,378,928 and Democrats 2,215,621 in certified counts.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Schuylkill County
Turner's legal brief cites disbarment on Earle graft charges
Harrisburg reports House Minority Leader Edword J. Turner will release a legal brief arguing dismissal or possible impeachment of Guy George H. Earle if he fails to provide adequate explanations in the Erie gravel scandal. The brief, based on committee testimony, accompanies a push to summon Gov. Earle and Public Utility Commissioner Colegrove if new evidence appears in the graft inquiry.
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United Press
Harrisburg
House
Edword J. Turner
Delaware
George H. Earl
Erie
Turner
Chester
Lglstative Committee
Earle
Herbert B. Cohen
Tyne
David R. Perry
Blair
Whiten
State Finance
L. Conway and Company Laborafrries
Philadelphia
Charles J. Marsiott
Cohen
Turners
Arthur Colegrove
Butter Prices Announced for November 1938 in New York Market
M Harmon, market administrator, announces U S Department of Agriculture butter price findings for November 1938. Average daily wholesale prices for 2 pound store butter in New York fall within 25 to 29.9 cents per pound. Minimums set under Article IV for the month include values per hundredweight and per ewe measures.
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M. Harmon
New Yorke
Metropolitan Mill Marketing Res
United States Department of Agriculture
New York
Whitney Case Reveals Stock Abuses Exposed in SEC Report
Washington October 28 President Roosevelt called the securities and exchange commission findings on the Richard Whitney failure horrifying. He said officials will act to curb abuses and that reforms will be announced publicly soon. The SEC draft notes Whitney’s large bond borrowings before collapse and hints at disciplinary actions for exchange members who ignored warnings.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Securities and Exchange Commission
Richard Whitney
Roosevelt Aid
SEC
New York Stock Exchange
SHC
Whitbey
Repor
Funda
Whitney
Sing Sing
Stock Exchange
Boys Held in Pett y Theft Case at Crawford Woods Co
Two boys aged 11 and 14 from the Third Ward are held after authorities resolved petty thefts at Crawford M Woods Company on Fhrat avenue. Confessions were obtained. Entry was gained by a waked latch. A fountain pen and pencils were taken along with a few pennies from the cash drawer. They will appear before Alderman C B Porter Monday evening for a hearing.
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Crawford M. Woods Company
Fhrat Avenue
Wrodx Company
C. B. Porter
Germany's Air Force Stronger Than US Says Analyst
Daniel Tomilson of Transcontinental and Western Air lines returned from Germany and warned that the Luftwaffe could gain air supremacy within two weeks if Czech crisis escalated. He claimed German factories could produce 8,000 to 5,000 planes monthly, and that the United States lagged in military aircraft quantity and performance.
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United, States
Purge controversy delays county solicitor opinion
Democratic leaders accuse Erie County Commissioner Helen Schluraff of mailing notices to about 125 party members as part of a purge. They warn disenfranchisement for those not receiving notices, while Republicans deny involvement and call for an official ruling from the county solicitor expected this afternoon.
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Helen Schluraff
Board of
Erie County Commissioners
Trin Dnter
Areysialawilon
Capebanini
Abe
Rie Elias
Henry Sango
Neo Vienung
Democratic Iolidern
Mya
Chivirader
Wil Ferkond
Pratt
Toni Holleiter
Rights and Defense Policies Highlight Navy Day Remarks
Washington Ontario reports an administration push to defend U S rights and properties amid rising power politics. Roosevelt and Hull stress steady foreign policy as Army and Navy plan strengthened defense. Navy Day included a Fatson radio address urging continued naval buildup and warnings against a weak fleet.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Hull
Army
Navy
Terday
Charles Fatson
Bethlehem Steel reports optimistic third quarter profits
Bethlehem Steel Corporation reports a profit in the latest quarter as President Eugene G. Grace expresses optimism about the immediate future. The long established Bethlehem plant remains a major industry leader in the nation.
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United Press
New York
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Eugene G. Grace
Grace
Bethl'hem
Start National Power Defense Program in U S
Secretary of War Louis Johnson announced a national defense program costing 1.1 billion dollars to coordinate power resources and deter power bottlenecks. Roosevelt named a special power committee to craft legislative steps to avert a potential wartime power shortage described as a national security threat.
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United Press
Washington
Louis Johnson
Variouls Utilities
Iidea
Johnson
National Defense Power Committee
Privary Power
Seaboard
Tading
Strateste Wat Materinia Centura
Jolson
Roosevelt
Aei
Wage-Hour ruling limits coverage to interstate share
Washington October 28 Wage-Hour Administrator Elmer F Andrewa ruled that retail department stores in area and local establishments would be covered by the Wage-Hour law only if more than 50 percent of their business was interstate He clarified an earlier remark that the law would apply if more than 20 percent of business was interstate The decision aimed to correct that misunderstanding.
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United Press
Washington
Elmer F. Andrewa
Improvement of Allegheny River for Navigation
United States Army engineers heard 260 Allegheny valley representatives in Franklin Pa on October 28 seeking river improvement to aid oil and related industries. Backwater and cheaper transport north to Warren and the port of Allequghy were urged, with Gavin of the Oil City Chamber urging rail and river routes to lower costs and expand markets amid oil coal and mineral interests.
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United Press
Pranklin
United States Army Engineers
Allegheny Valley
Allegheny River
Pennsylvanitein
Waren
W. Covell Gesturay
Allegheny
Covell
Svea
Wan Low
Leon H. Gavin
Oility Chamber of Commerce
Covel
Allequgdy
Uellegheny
Gavin
Fine Weather Hallowe'en Parade Sponsored by Phalanx Fraternity
Fine weather is assured for the Hallowe'en parade sponsored by the Phalanx fraternity tonight. The procession forms on West Pleasant Street, moves to Center, north to the park, returns to Center, then south to the Rex Theatre where prize winners are announced from the stage. Hundreds of costumed children and musical groups join the event along the route.
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Hallowe'en
Phalanx Fraternity
West Plenaant Street
Ihe Fey Park
Paris
Ove Center
Rex Theatre
Shel Stage
AFL Unions Meet Hear Four Democratic Candidates
Philadelphia event gathers CIO and AFL unions to hear four Democratic statewide contenders. Speakers defend labor support, urging anti corruption stance and labor policy plans. Candidates discussed pension benefits and social security, while registration efforts and turnout were highlighted as key factors in the upcoming election.
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AFL
United Press
Pennsylvania
Ightine
Jnlint
Arthur J. Janes
Addreas
Hernhow
Harrisburg
Cio
Philadelphia
Partiany Teapie
CTO
Senatyy Mead
Tavis
TL & Senate
Phildelphia
Lawrence
Dayton Schools Face Closure Amid Financial Strains
Dayton school officials warn of a possible shutdown as revenue shortfalls threaten operations. The district weighs needing a court-ordered tax measure and debate centers on fund-raising options, with no new revenue plan agreed and potential reopening plans unclear.
Urge Pay Boost for WPA Workers in Pennsylvania
Representatives of the Pennsylvania Workers Alliance traveled to Washington to press for a 20 percent wage increase for WPA project employees. Alliance secretary M. Dein Weiner led the effort, aiming to raise federal officials' support for longer hours for lower paid workers and to set a $60.60 minimum wage for WPA labor in the state.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Workers Alliance
Washington
WPA
M. Dein Weiner
Weiner
Wuld
Atep
WPA Worlksra
Pennsylvania
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