Roosevelt Mobilizes Marines and Warships Over Cuban Crisis
President Roosevelt ordered four more destroyers toward Cuba and signaled possible armed action while stating intervention is not intended. The Navy detailed movements include battleship Mississippi and cruiser Indianapolis en route, with Marines mobilizing at Quantico as diplomats monitor Cuban turmoil.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Cuba
White House
Navy Department
Havans
Indianapolis
Quantico, Vs. Marine Base
State Department
Havana
Cubs
United States
McFarland
Santiago
Sturtevant
Richmond
Panama Canal
Bainbridge
Sumner J. Welles
Wreck Probe Opens Over Erie Express Crash
Investigations aim to assign blame for the Erie Railroad wreck of the Atlantic Express near Binghamton New York. Fourteen killed and twenty five injured when an eight car milk train rear ended the halted passenger train after automatic signals failed to stop the oncoming train.
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Erie Railroad
Binghamton
Leo H. Peterson
United Press
Binghamton, N. Y
Erie
Wlagman
C. Morcis
Indictment against Johnstown mayor on riot charges
United Press report from Johnstown Pa details Hytie McGinakey mayor facing grand jury indictment for inciting to riot riot and aggravated assault and battery over the June 5 disturbance at the Cambria county pool board offices. Sean P Bennett alleged the mayor struck him as others marched and told the group to leave until relief demands were met.
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United Press
Tohnstown
Hytie McGinakey
Johnstown
Ebensburg
Cambria County Grand Jury
Cambria County Pool Board
Sean P. Bennett
The
Poor Board
McCloskey
Hiim
Bennett
Nll
Hilt
Rhancr
Call Special Session Legislature By Now
Arch Eddy Harrisburg report says the State Legislature will be summoned into a special session by mid November to address nearly a dozen controversial topics. Primary aims include liquor manufacture and sale laws and state financial appropriations to shore up dwindling funds, with lighter control as a key issue.
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Arch Eddy
United Press
Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
Chilef
Miners Halt Evictions in Massive Demonstration
Several thousand unemployed coal miners staged a large demonstration at Jackson near Mahanoy City on Sept 6. They picketed Knicker booker operations to prevent steam shovel stripping to open dawn shifts, expressing fear of unemployment if warhiney machines replace workers. Leaders urged operators to wait for hard coal code approval and warned of broader unemployment if replacements proceed.
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United Press
Mahanoy Gity
Jackson
Here
Knickerbooker Strinvines Whch
Philadelvia and Reading Coal Company
Yovernor Pinchot
Panther Creek
Warhiney
James Gildes
Coasdale
Sid
Wan
Coal Companie District 7
Yinga
Shamokin
Tamajus
Plea for Teachers Pay Aids School Budget in Harrisburg
Dr. Sumes Rule, superintendent of Public Instruction in Pennsylvania, urged maintaining normal salaries for teachers amid salary cuts and economic strain. He emphasized schools opening with experienced staff to ensure standard education despite reduced funding and the critical role of teachers in national progress.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Sumea
Rule
Pennsylvania
Micha
17 Strike Pickets Arrested in Phila Strike Action
United Press reports in Philadelphia that 17 pickets were arrested amid strike activity. A seven year old, John Kozak, died at a Roxborough hospital from encephalitis or sleeping sickness, the 12th Philadelphia case this year, and 11 of the 12 fatalities were confirmed by the health department since January 1.
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United Press
Philadelphia
John Kozak
Roxborough
Tolhe Department of Public Health
Vermont Votes Wet in 2 to 1 Margin for Repeal
Vermont completed its adoption of the 21st amendment with a 2 to 1 wet margin. Complete returns from eight cities and 240 towns showed 41,026 for repeal and 20,088 against.
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United Press
Montpelier
Vermont
Maine
Maryland
Colorado
Minnesota
Drys
Collir
Winobski
Newport
Plymouth
Calvin Lodridge
Orleens
Bamoille
Joby
Weeks
Bank Hold Up in Indianapolis Loses $21,000 in Cash
two armed men robbed an Indianapolis bank on September 6 seizing about 21000 dollars in cash and valuables from tellers and customers during a brief hold up on Massachusetts Avenue. police launched a search for the suspects as the crime drew headlines across the city.
Philadelphia Girl Strikers Arrested After Attack
Philadelphia workers clash at a plant entrance as female strikers confront guards. Police report arrests of several women after an incident described as an attack near the employee entrance. The scene involved scuffles and accusations of violence as demonstrators and plant personnel confronted each other.
Floods After Storm Push Texas Valley Into Martial Law
United Press report from Edinburg Texas on September 6 describes troops rushed into the lower Rio Grande Valley as towns Brownsville San Benito and Harlingen fall under martial law. The hurricane killed 100 and caused over 10 million dollars in damage across Texas and Mexico with dozens dead in Matamoros and other border towns.
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United Press
Edinburg
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Mexico
Brownaville
San Benito
Harlingen
Matamoros
Rl Grande
Brownsville
San Ferith
Mercedes
Forte
Weslaco
San Ivan
Larineen
Corpus Ghrieti
Shert
Pat Nolan
Pan American Airways
San Antonio
Mexico City
Nolan
Brownevile
Southern Pacific
Holston
Gorpis Christ
Fort Sam Houston
Fork Brown
Richard Klebere
Corpus Theieti
Ker to retire from Sharon Hoop firm leadership
United Press reports Sharon Pa based Ker veteran auto steel executive will retire October 1 and step down as chairman of the Sharon Hoop firm after 42 years leading the company since the Hoppy Roomver era. He previously served as secretary with the LeBegh Steel Corp and Cropbie Steel Company.
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United Pres
Sharon
Bopl
Severn
Ker
Atoet
Wis
Sun
Hoppy Roomver
Une Camppury
Lbeh i Steel Cor
Che Juellogn Steel Hoop
Er Cropbie Steel Company
Corry Schools Open Enrollment Near Previous Year
Corry schools opened for the 1983-84 term with total enrollment of 1,377 pupils. Attendance shows a minor gain of one student from 1982-83 first day figures, though post graduates may rejoin Senior High if facilities allow. Buildings were being organized to handle congestion as readiness progresses.
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Leora Biegeaele Ecter
City Council Holds Evening Meeting With Minor Business
City Council met last evening in the Municipal building with Mayor Tank Tangland presiding. All members attended except M Leo Mulderick who is ill. The treasurer reported a balance of 804.72 at August end and bids were opened for street works including a grease rack at Richfield service station. The council approved bills and transferred funds, while several construction and street drainage matters were referred to the street department for investigation and action.
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M. Leo Mulderick
Tank Tangland
F. B. Westley
Fa Water of Lande
Worth Street
Lofa Patterson Mib
Jeter
Revolution
Thomas Construction Company
Richfield
W. Washington Etreet
Smith
Fae
Hairote
Pauluoa
Pisa
Ford's Action Before Roosevelt Tonight
President Roosevelt will address Henry Ford's failure to accept the NRA code at a White House conference with General Hug S. Johnson, recovery administrator, to review steps the administration may take. The White House withheld comment on possible actions.
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Wuncueres
Washington
Roosevelt
Henry Ford
NRA
White House
Hug S. Johnson
Johnson
Quell Riot Held At Matteawan Insane Hospital
Matteawan Insane Hospital faced a four hour gun and bombardment as four inmates tried to shoot their way out with a .22 blank cartridge weapon. One man was killed and another wounded, with two others subdued by police and state guards during the riot.
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United Press
Matteawan
Matteawan Insane Humpstel
Alti the Ul
Sanford White
Mein Cemand
Marrantine
Rav Piaer
Buffalo
Wien
No Local Passengers on Derailed Train 83
Inquiry at the local ticket office disclosed that no passengers from this city were aboard Erie train No. R when wrecked at Binghamton New York last evening with 14 lives lost and over 80 injured. Investigations by Erie officials and the Interstate Commerce Commission began. Coroner Hitchcock announced an inquest next Tuesday with statements from officials and witnesses to determine responsibility.
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Erie
Binghamton
N.Y
M. H. King
D. Hy Shea
Ials
Interstate Commente Commission
Frank J. Hitchouv
M. J. Hanifin
Lacy C. Abel
Varini
Beeenrsey
Hitchcocke
Ipsberg
Wallip
Mirvi
Teesengey Terdey City
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