Zinoviev Letter Reemerges in U.S. Election Debate
Washington columnist Jay Franklin analyzes the 1920s Zinoviev letter episode and its modern echo in U S politics. He warns against foreign interference in elections and the use of anti communism to manipulate voters, noting how Republicans and Democrats alike fear such tactics.
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Erie Solictor Urged to Resign as Bond Issue Debate
Erie officials faced a hostile council session as the Erie Improvement League demanded the immediate resignation of City Solicitor Edward M. Murphy for alleged failures in duty regarding the paying bond issue. Mayor Charles R. Barber opposed the bond payment and cast the lone negative vote on the ordinance to allocate 25,000 dollars plus interest, amid calls to hold Finance Director Thomas Mehaffey responsible for the situation.
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Population figure for Erie and nearby district from 1936 directory
The 1936 city directory published today by the Assinso n Erie Directory Compan y estimates 150 000 people live in Erie and the adjacent suburban area. The count is based on alphabet listings plus adjustments for children and unlisted women, with nearby territory treated as part of the city for business and social life.
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Council to Hear Tax Protests October 7 8
City Council will sit as a board of tax revision and appeal on the 1997 city tax assessment at the Monielpai building on Wednesday and Thursday October 7 and 8. The board will hear complaints from the First and Second Wards on October 7 and from the Third and Fourth Wards on October 8. Sessions run 9 to 12, 2 to 6 and 7 to 8.
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Youngsville Fair Set for Four Days With Contests
Youngsville prepares for the 6th annual community fair from September 16 to 19. Events include horse shoe pitching prelims, adult and child contests, a tug of war with a visiting fire company, a dog show, Hawaiian entertainment, livestock judging, and school athletics. Local bands and special afternoon events highlight the program.
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Sewing Project Moves to New WPA Quarters
Forty women and one machinist work at the WPA sewing project now housed in the former Home Economics building next to the Junior High School. The move from the W. F. W. Home was completed last week with space donated by the Board of Education. The project will cover maintenance costs including heating lighting and water as it continues.
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Warren High Band and Hawaii Players at Fair Week
The event schedule lists Warren High School band entertainment in the evening, Hawaiian players presence, a Saturday morning pet show and contest for children and adults, an archery contest, a horse show in the afternoon and evening, and a dance at the T. O. O. P. hall, promising a standout fair.
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Democrats to Hold Big Rally at Waterford
More than 1 000 Democratic men and women are expected for a Waterford rally in the third in a series by the Democratic Progressive Club of Erie county. Frank Johnston and N Victor Childs co chairmen. Carl Tiffany, Bucknell University, will be the orator. Democratic candidates will be introduced by John Joseph Hart. A fish dinner at 1 p m and a full program of entertainment follow.
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G O P Women Picnic at West Spring Creek
A Republican Women of Spring Creek Township picnic is set for Mitchell's Grove West Spring Creek on Saturday September 12 from 10 am to 4 pm. Platform exercises are planned for 2 pm with speakers including Benjamin Jarrett and Miss Nellie Louna Rooms to rent in Journalbury Warren. All are welcome to attend.
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Solicitor blocks slot machine case in Pennsylvan ia
Sept city solicitor Nardi Murphy attacked Assistant District Attorney Burton Laub over action on a city slot machine case. Murphy refused to appeal a Superior Court move and criticized the office for not pursuing manslaughter charges in auto fatalities. A judge ordered the slot machine to be seized from Robert Nelson’s store and returned.
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Insurance brokers write 44 million risk on bay bridge
California and New York brokers are busy this month writing policies on a major and unusual risk valued at 44 million dollars for the San Francisco to Oakland bay bridge.
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Highway Safety Topic discussed at Corry Rotary Club
Rowland Rodgers director of Vie Community Filntalks of Public wis spoke to twenty members of the Corry Rotary Club at the Tuesday dinner meeting at the Hotel Corry. Adjutant J PF fullivan of the local Salvation Army attended as a guest and sang When Irish Eyes are Smiling. Rodgers presented Highway Safety as a paramount issue with a comprehensive outline illustrated by pictures. Miss Beatrice Shaffer played piano and accompanied the singing. A brief business meeting followed with plans for the club carnival set for October 7 8 at the armory.
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