Pennsylvania Labor Federation Urges Fair Bargaining
James L. McDevitt, Pennsylvania Labor Federation president, argues for collective bargaining and warns the GOP's lack of pro labor reforms. He highlights Democratic appeals as more favorable, cites the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Act as protecting workers, and condemns company unions and employer intimidation in the shop and factory. The piece frames labor unity across mines, mills, and fields with the wider political process.
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James L. McDevitt
Pa. Labor Federation
James L. Devil
Pennsylvania
Taber
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
Vale Bamarratie
ATP
Workers of
Commonwealth
Reputy Union Party
Republican Party
Ant 'Sie
T. Weir
Seth
Marty
Rfl
Democratic Party
Unio
Ur Road
Turner Plans To Question Earle About Graft Probe
House Minority Leader Ethwood J. Turner of Delaware releases questions for Gov George H. Earle and Secretary David L. Lawrence to answer before the legislative investigating committee. He says unresolved testimony from the gravel scandal could support impeachment charges and cites the police inquiry into graft in the 1930s era. The weather is partly cloudy and colder tonight with Sunday turning more overcast and cooler.
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United Press
Harrisburg
House
Ethwood J. Turner
Delaware
George H. Earle
Commonwealth
David L. Lawrence
Turner
Chester
Invsstigating
Lawrence
Earle
Highways Department
H. H. Temple
Erie
E. A. Griffith
T. Coverdale
Erie County
Legal bid to halt voter card removals in Erie county
An injunction hearing set for next Tuesday challenges the Erie county Registration Commission action and Helen Schluraff’s sending of notices that could disfranchise several hundred voters. Attorneys argue the cards were removed without proper authority, while Schluraft admits no inspection but says she was aided by a local attorney. About 126 letters were received. roughly 300 voters affected, mostly Democrats, prompting Republican reactions ahead of the November 8 election. The case proceeds with service of papers to the commission to justify or deny injunctions.
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Erie County
Helen Schluraff
William &. Hirt
Hirte County
Cormmites
Wyle Wity
Voluys
Fife
Seichiratt
Erie
Lhom
Regatration Commission
Cagriera Mina
Pacaday
Declion
Commisasion
Schluraft
Jones Seeks James Stand On Philadelphia Sale Tax
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Charles Alvin Jones urged Republican opponent Judge Arthur H. James to state his position on Philadelphia’s 2 percent sales tax. Jones called the tax a blight harming business and residents and vowed to work to end it, questioning James on his stance. James predicted a large victory margin for his gubernatorial bid as he spoke at Republican rallies with Senator James J. Davis.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Charles Alvin Jones
Arthur H. James
Jones
Arthur HL James
Pennsylvania
James J. Davis
George Earle
Alvin Jones
Jemes
Storm Moves Up Atlantic Seaboard
A northeast storm traveled along the Atlantic coast bringing heavy rain and a 45 mile per hour gale with disrupted communications across coastal resorts in southern New Jersey and Delaware. Warnings stretched from Sandy Hook to the Delaware Breakwater and Chesapeake Bay as officials described the gale as moderate in intensity and moving westward.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Atlantic Coast
New Jersey
Delaware
Sandy Hoole
Chesapeake Bay
Weather Bureau
Annenberg Race Syndicate Probed by Justice Dept
The Department of Justice announced a federal inquiry into the gambling industry to assess violations of federal law. Attorney General Cummings pledged action after Senator Guffey urged an investigation citing concerns over racetrack information disseminated by Moe Annenberg, Philadelphia Inquirer publisher and Republican leader in Pennsylvania.
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Washingson
Department of Justice
Gummings
Guffey
Justice Department
Fennsylvanus
Moe Annenberg
Annenberg
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Cummings
Woman Dies After Pedestrian Accident in Franklin
Mia Bila Lawson, 76, died from injuries suffered when she stepped into a car’s path on the Thirteenth Street bridge in Franklin. Police say driver Frank Pokora, 26 miles per hour, could not avoid hitting her. she had a fractured skull and a broken right leg.
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Franklin
United Press
Gospel Million
Bila Lawson
Thirteenth Street
Frank Pokora
2Iegad
Steel Workers Leader Charges GOP Neglect of Workers
Philip Murray of the Steel Workers Organization Committee denounces the Republican party as neglecting workers for over 40 years in Pennsylvania. In a radio address from Pittsburgh he urged voting for Democratic candidates who will advance workers’ interests, accusing Judge Arthur H. James of inaction during a 1927 28 miners struggle and during clashes with police.
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United Press Pyitsburgh
Republican Party
Philip Murray
Ster! Workers Organizing Committee
Indpy
Pennsylvania
Murray
United Mine Workers of America
Arthur H. James
Coal and Iron
United Mine Workers
Young Dems 70 Meet Sunday at V W Hall
Erie county commissioner Thomas W. Watley will head a slate of speakers for the Young Democrats Club gathering at the V. W. home at 3 oclock Sunday afternoon. Waller H. Scott, cumulete for state assembly, will also speak as plans for active club participation in the November election are outlined urging all members to attend.
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Thomas W. Watley
Board of
Erie County Commissioners
Young Democrats’ Club
Waller H. Scott
Cumleste
Atute Assembly
Temple Co ed Nearly Kills Self After Subway Incident
Gertrude Starr a 19 year old Temple University co ed was raped in front of a subway train but escaped with injuries after the motorman halted the car. She becomes the second Temple co ed to attempt suicide within four days following Betty Bonner Fell a 21 year old from Trenton who died after leaping from Carlin Hall.
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Temple
United Press
Philadelphia
Gertrude Starr
Temple University
Dunéer
University
Betty Bonner Fell
Trenton
N. J
Carfin Hall
L Temple
Republicans Lead in State Voter Registration, Democrats gain
United Press tally from Harrisburg shows 4,450,000 potential voters for the next election. Democrats total 3,210,007 and Republicans 3,? with shifts since 1937 across Adams, Carbon, Cumberland and Schuylkill. Democrats held leads in Allegheny, etc, while Republicans led the west.
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James Shepley
United Press
Harrisburg
United Press of
Adams
Carbon
Cumberland
Schuyliill
Duierne
Conty
Allegheny
Perks
Cumbri
Clariot
Clearfeld
Columbia
Erie
Fayette
Fulton, Greene
Lackawanna
Lehigh
Lucgerne
Monroe
Montour
Northamton
Pike
Washington
Westmoreland
York
West
Dempsey Threatens Resignation From HUAC Over Tactics
Representative John J. Dempsey of New Mexico warned he would resign from the House Committee on Un American Activities if its methods do not change. He accused the panel of character assassinations aimed at American citizens of high standing and urged Speaker to accept his departure to avoid undermining the committee’s goals.
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United Press
Hundreds of Children Enjoy Parade and Winners Announced
Hundreds of children and many adults joined Friday evening’s Hallowe’en parade sponsored by the Phalanx fraternity. The procession featured original costumes and notable floats from Model Dairy Young Republican Club Crystal Tee Auer Agency and the Democratic Committee among others. The Corry Band provided music and Rex Theatre hosted the stage where prize winners were announced.
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Phalanx Fraternity
Hallowe'en
Contume
Model Dairy _display
Young Republican Club
Crystal Tee
Auer Agency
Democratic Committee
Corry Hospital
Snow White
Seven Dwarfs
Cripplas
Corry Band
Lie V. PW
Recovery Shows New Progress Says Babson Park Economist Optimistic
Noted economist Roger Babson, speaking at Babson Park, outlines a broadly optimistic recovery. He cites rising business activity, improved rail traffic, and manufacturing gains as signs of steadier demand, with employment and wages set to improve as a result. He flags five main factors shaping the upturn, including consumer demand, government spending, and international trade developments.
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Roger Babson
Statieticwan Babson Park
Europe
Bern
Morsayer
Sule Uy
Christini
Babson Park
Pleta
Oro
Cevavery
Eavery
Une
Tyler
Toasi
Washington
Jope Unis
Munich
England
France
Courw
Rairoads
Carlidings
Thys Exrinera
Dolla
Bulding
Motor
Mney
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Labor
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National Railroad
William H. Lawrence
Roosevelt
Justine Walter P Stacy
North Carolina
James M. Landis
Flarvant Law School
Harry A. Millis
University of Chisar
Te Way
Railroad Management
Cartiers
Veil
Ont
Vailroads
Ig.o.p
W. E. Hirt
Marlon Smith
Pittsburgh
Tienda
James
G.O.P
Atlantic Seaboard
Big Gop
Steel Workers’ Leader
C.P
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Young Dems
Dempsey
Hallowe'en Parade
Babson
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