New Authority Approved for State Projects Plan
Gov. George H. Earle approved a new 32.7 million dollar State Authority construction program with district projects prepared for PWA submission. Key items include Butler Tuberculosis Hospital completion 187,500 and Indiana State Teachers College 37,500, plus a 31.35 million package ready for early submission and ground breaking by 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Earle
PWA
Butler Tuberculosis Hospital
Indiana State ‘Teachers College
Polk State
Warren State Hospital
Bainborn
Jongsrangé
Brie
Flex General State Authority
Capital Pale
Harrisburg
State College
Fise
Corry Rotary Club set Teachers Night Sept 20
Corry public schools open for 1988 39 term and the Rotary Club announces its annual teachers night meeting for Tuesday September 20 at the Hotel Corey. Prof Creig Hoyt Grove City College chemistry will speak on Education in Community Life, promising an entertaining program for teachers and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Rotary Club
Service Club
Corry Public
Creig 8. Hoyt
Department of Chemistry
Grove City College
Clu
Hoyt
Eife
Corey
Trucking pact between Michigan and Pennsylvania ready to take effect
A reciprocal trucking agreement between Michigan and Pennsylvania clears barriers for passenger buses and trucks to operate across state lines without license, plate, or mileage fees. Drafted late yesterday, the pact reflects signatures of Dennis J. Driscoll, Pa PUC chairman, and J Grimt, Pa Revenue Board chairman, to become effective today.
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Lansing
Bien
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Dennis J. Driscoll
PUC
J Grimt
Boardmey
Pennsylvania Revenue Board
Berlims
School Head Hurt in Harrisburg Auto Crash
Harrisburg Pa September reports say county superintendent of schools from Meadville was struck by a car while crossing near the state capitol. He suffers a possible fractured skull, scalp lacerations and injuries to the left leg. The driver, William R. Gunter of Harrisburg, faced a hearing in police court. Blair was visiting his son at Colonial Park nearby.
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United Prise
Harrisburg
Geawiunl County Superintendent of Schools
Plain of Meadville
Harrisburg Hospital
Atute
Poles Court
Blair
Colonial
Parl
Scott Pleased With Cutloge In Assembly Race
Democratic nominee Walter H. Scott expresses optimism about his campaign across the district including Union City and the lake shore. He meets Democratic leaders and seeks Republican support to unseat the incumbent, planning a vigorous push through November.
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Walter H. Scott
Thipt
Union City
Lake Shore
Scott
North West
Carty
Inkes Astrict
Harrisburg
John H. King
Detective Held On Extortion Charges In Federal Case
John Ferdinand Morman, 99, a private detective, was held on $25,000 bail on extortion charges for sending notes to five Philadelphia residents to hire him as a guard. He was trapped by G men after responding to a newspaper ad and named victims from a case he had worked. He pleaded guilty at arraignment before a U S commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty United Races Philatieephta
John Perdinand
Morman
G-men
Wight
U. S
Woman Named on Assistance Board in Harrisburg
Harrisburg dispatch reports Mia Alice Liveright, state secretary, named a member of the State Board of Put- No Assistance during the second Pinokiot administration. The move places Liveright in welfare oversight as the board expands.
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Harrisburg
Mia
Alice 7
Liveright
Pinokiot
Senate committee to hear campaign abuse reports in eight states
United Press reports that a senate campaign investigating committee meets to hear agents reports on abuses in eight states including Pennsylvania. Chairman Morrin Sheppard expects public findings in Georgia and Maryland where important Democratic concerns are reviewed.
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John R. Beal
United Press
Washington
Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Pennsylvania
Morrin Sheppard
Texas
Georgia
Maryland
Justice Bureau to Probe Campaign Activities in Maryland Senate Race
The Justice Department is to probe the Democratic Maryland senatorial primary amid accusations that Salisbury postmistress violated federal laws by backing Rep. Lewis. Roosevelt seeks defeat of incumbent Millard Tydings as reports from California Tennessee Kentucky Illinois and Arkansas filter in. The committee cites merged campaigns and lack of clear individual receipts and expenditures as a general issue.
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Washington
Sept
Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Justice Department
Maryland
Roosevelt
Sen
Millad
David T. Lewis
Juice Department
Salisbury
California
Tennessee
Kentucky
Tinois
Arkansas
Theip
Pennsylvania
Minois
North Dakota
Fed
Travel Club Membership Drive Aims For State Branch
A two week city wide campaign by Corry Travel Club seeks fifty members to qualify for a Pennsylvania Highways Travel Club branch. No fees or cues. members must make five Pennsylvania trips outside their county within a year. The club promotes highway travel, showcases scenic and historic sites, and plans early meeting to finalize organization and schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anly Cits
Corry
Pennsylvania Highways Travel Club
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Wits
Shelley Claims 374 Graft Witnesses in Case
Harrisburg dispatch reports Gov George H. Earle's Democratic administration faces graft charges. Dauphin County DA Carl B Shelley seeks 374 witnesses for a grand jury, while the state Supreme Court weighs the legality of a legislature led inquiry ahead of the grand jury. The court vacated an impounding order and contemplates constitutional questions over legislative precedence in investigations.
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United Frese
Harrisburg
George H. Earle
Dauphin County
Carl B Shelley
Gforpallon
House
Herbert B Cohen
Yorts
Supreme Court
Paul N. Schaeffer
Shelley
Wennie Lie
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Wolk
Varle
Lomorrow
House of Representatives
Raymond Plant Saturday Picnic At Lake LeBoeuf
Employees and families of Raymond Manufacturing plan the annual plant outing at Lake LeBoeuf near Waterford on Saturday. Bus leaves plant between 9 and 9:20 a.m. with activities starting at 10. A noon basket lunch will be followed by sports, swimming, boating, rides, and prizes. Music and door prizes add to a full day of entertainment. Committees include H Holden, Liogis Stowe, Pred Lauer, Victor Orn, and others coordinating purchasing, serving, athletic activities, transportation, and advertising.
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Raymond Manufacturing Company
Aulin
Lake LeBoeuf
Waterford
H. Holden
Liogis
Stowe
Pred Lauer
Victor Orn
Francis Blair
Carl Gustafson
Melvin Cobbett
Lory Barker
Hubert Heerlen
Ermest Bacher
Missing Child Search Goes On In Pennsylvania
Five year old Marjorie West vanished on Mother's Day in Bradford. Three state troopers began a fifth month search in the White Gravel area of the Allegheny national forest, covering about thirty square miles of dense woods. Troopers mark routes with crepe paper streamers and hike about eight miles daily through thick underbrush.
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Annem Press
Jane
Marjory West
Bradford
Allegheny National Forest
United States
James Roosevelt to Undergo Operation in Rochester
James Roosevelt eldest son of the president will undergo an operation for a stomach ailment. An eminent physician announced the plan in Rochester Minnesota. He entered St Marys Hospital last night for treatment.
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James Roosevelt
Ey Liew
Rochester
Minn
Alcer
Roosevier
St. Mary's Baepital
Heelie
Rob Modern Stage Coach In Big HoldUp
Western stage line in the White Mountains near Taylor Arizona was robbed of about 5800 in cash. Bandits used a truck to halt the stagecoach and escape with the mail. The incident, described as a modern twist on an old robbery tradition, occurred as horse teams chased by pursuers.
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Rob
United Press
Taylor
Ariz
Cody
White Mountains
Parade at Erie Tonight Honors Oliver H Perry
Erie announces a parade tonight to open the 129th anniversary celebration of Oliver Hazard Perry’s victory at Lake Erie. The program runs through Saturday with a pageant depicting the War of 1812 and improving Anglo American friendship.
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Erie
Oliver H. Perry
Parry
Battle of
Lake Erie
Oliver Hazard Perry
Great Lakes
England
United States
Lake Irle
Sandusky
Perauge Perry
Put-in-Bay
Perry
Time Extension Granted in Probing Rates by PUC
Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission granted two Associated G a E affiliates more time to answer a lengthy rate and charge questionnaire. Metropolitan Edison and Pennsylvania Electric, among others, submitted written answers since April 1987. Hearings resume as commission engineers study the data. West Penn Power heard in Pittsburgh with 200000 customers in 16 western counties.
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Pennsylvania
Public Utility Commission
Associated Gay & Electric Company
Metropolitan Edison Company
Reading
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Todnstown
Corry
Gideon Light
Commission
Bradford Bleetiie Company
Bradford
Brie Lighting Company
Erie
Penelee Water Company
Johnstown
Power Company
Towanda
Glen Rock
David I. McCahill
Pittsburgh
Buison Vale
Redding
Republicans Gather for Western PA Campaign Kickoff at Kennywood
More than 45 000 Republicans from western Pennsylvania are expected to attend the campaign launch rally at Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh this Saturday. Westmoreland County will send at least 1 000 and Luzerne County 600, with most statewide Republican candidates expected to attend. County Chairman Andrew Uncapher notes the strong gathering as support lines form across multiple regions.
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We United
Venango Coroner Injured in Auto Crash near Brookville
Coroner J. Irwin Zerbe of Venango County is in Brookville Hospital with three broken ribs and painful bruises after an automobile accident while returning home from Harrisburg last night. The crash occurred en route to Brookville. The injury timeline and conditions are being assessed by medical staff.
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Re Oain
Brookville
J. Irwin Zerhe
Venango County
Harrisburg
Hundreds Will Attend Field Day Program Here Sunday
Corry Rod and Gun club sponsors a one day Skeet Field Day at the Skeet Field south of Corry. The event drawing hundreds of local and district sportsmen features coon elimination trials horseshoe pitching archery skeet and trap shooting with bird dog demonstrations and rifle and pistol demonstrations scheduled along a full day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hot sandwiches and coffee will be served.
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Dlaw
Corry
England France and Belgium Tighten Military Grip
Great Britain France and Belgium move to war footing amid Czech crisis. Hitler urges Sudeten talks but no durable solution appears, as Britain, France and Belgium bolster defenses, appoint leaders, and coordinate fortifications from the Swiss border to The Netherlands.
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England
France
Belgium
United Press
Great Britain
Europe
Fuehrer
Adolf Hitler
Snd
Britain
Frankier
Josnmy Garchery
Marseilles
Mink
Swiss Hovelew
Netherlands
Mayor Shields of Johnstown Cleared in Bribery Case
Ebensburg, Pa Sept. Mayor Daniel J. Shields of Johnstown was found not guilty as the Cambria county grand jury refused to indict him on bribery extortion and vice charges tied to the Bethlehem steel strike of June 1937. The grand jury returned non true bills against Shields and Fulton I Connor councilman Johnstown.
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United Press
Ebensburg
Daniel J. Shisi
Johnstown
Maiveas
Ance
Cambria County Grand Jury
Bethlehem Steel
Shields
Fulton I. Connor
Johnstown Counseslman
Connor
Johnstown Citizens’ Committee
Har
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Pennsylvania Electric Cross
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Venango
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