Sabotage Fire Discovered Aboard U S Cruiser Indianapolis
The U S cruiser Indianapolis at Brooklyn Navy Yard suffered an incendiary sabotage fire caused by nails driven into an electric cable. Navy officials led by Capt Charles A Dunn reported the blaze confined to the cable entry and not damaging the ship. An inspection found two nails driven into the same cable. no clues to the saboteur were established and navy workmen were not removed from the overhaul task.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
United Fresh New York
U.S
Indianapolis
Charles A. Dann
Brooklyn
Yars
Maid Today
Harrier Nvest
Dunn
Navy Yard
Navy
United Press
Erie Conference Votes to Unite Methodists
Unanimous approval was given by ministers and lay members of the Erie Conference to unite the three divisions of the Methodist church. The laymen elected Lea Hy McLay president, with officers Wdzar T. Welch, 4. B. Yale, G. L. Mills, and D. B. Higby among others. Rey. Perry F. Haines and A. Loveland are listed as alternates for conference meetings.
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Methodist Church
Erie Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
Grove City
Methodist Eplycopal Church
South
Methodist Protestant Church
Laymen's Association
Lea Hy McLay
Sharon
Wdzar T. Welch
Wesffield
N. Y
B. Yale
North East
G. L. Mills
D. B. Higby
Meadgill
Heauville
Rey. Perry F. Haines
Loci Methodist Church
A. Loveland
Alten
Hearing at Erie on milk prices hearings at Erie
The milk control board announces public hearings at Baston Scranton Johnstown and Erie to collect evidence on price fixing orders and related subjects. Hearings run September 15 16 18 and 21 at Northampton County Court House Baston Scranton Joseph Johns High School Johnstown and Erie County Court House. Meetings begin at 9 am EST.
Road to ruin shows Pittsburgh business up in iron and steel
The Pittsburgh district business conditions improved last week led by gains in heavy industries. The Wire of Business research at the University of Pittsburgh notes the index reached 98.7 percent of normal, the highest since mid July 1930, with a rise in industrial production from 100 to 101.8 in the latest week.
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Plesburgh
Pittsburgh
Wire of Business Research
University of Pittsburgh
Governor Holds Peak Authority, Supreme Power Cited
Harrisburg dispatch notes a formal Department of Justice opinion stating the governor holds supreme authority over the commonwealth and can act when he sees fit. Major Ly Adams, superintendent of State Police, requested the opinion, described as among the most important in town, with continuing coverage on Page Five.
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Unney
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Charles J. Mangiotti
Department of Justice
Lyi
G. Adams
State Police
Piva
Former Corry Man Dies From Auto Injuries
Edward J. Rhinehart 67, longtime Corry resident, died after injuries from an automobile accident six weeks earlier. He was treated at Warrens Hospital for a fractured hip and other injuries before returning home. Born near Torpedo January 9, 1869, he lived in Corry, West Virginia, and Torpedo, and operated a doughnut shop and worked with the Corry Wrench Co. Survived by wife, son Clarence, and two grandchildren Mary Rhinehart and Donna. Funeral at his home near Porpeds Sunday at 2:30 PM, then burial at Pine Grove cemetery.
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Torpedo
Edward J. Rhinehart
Corry
Rhinehart
Warrens Hospital
U Bil
Torpedo Anary
Mast Washington Street
Anson Peppel
West Virginia
Hear Torpeto
Clarence
Mary Rhitehart
Edieboro Stats Teachers College
Donna
Loust
Porpeds
Pine Grove
County Chairmen Address Landon Club Meeting
Fred Wamberton and Kay F Smock Republican county committeemen of Erie and Crawford counties joined Will Rose Cambridge Springs publisher in addressing Corry Landon Club members in Horn block rooms. Rose praised Governor Alf Landon’s nomination and spoke on free enterprise while Brown presided and announced a county canvass to boost Republican registration in the upcoming section.
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Fred Wamberton
Kay F. Smock
Republican
Erie
Crawford
Will Rose
Congress
Corry Landon Club
Rose
Lamberton
Cleveland
Alf ME Landon
Cambbridge Springs
Landon
America
Kansas
F. Brown
Bombs rain on San Sebastian and Santander in Spanish Civil War
United Press dispatches report heavy bombardment as rebels strike San Sebastian and Santander from air land and sea. Loyalists defend Toledo Alcazar and other towns while Madrid faces pressure from rebel advances. Several factors influence the war’s outcome, including manpower, finances, and international mercenaries. Mrs J Roach returns home from Warren after visiting friends.
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Harold Ettlinger
United Press
ST. Jean DE Luz
San Sebastian
Santander
Gibraltar
Spain
Malaga
Madrid
Foreign
United Press Dispatch
Rabela
Badajoz
Talavera
Toledo
Massive Boulder Dam test to release largest waterfall
Ronald Wagner reports from Boulder City Nevada that the Boulder Dam will conduct a final test before operation releasing waters from 12 outlet valves at 125 pm. The cascade from the Colorado River will exceed Niagara Falls in scale as crowds gather to witness the historic event tied to Hoover Dam's electrical power generation and nationwide impact.
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Ay Ronald Wagner
United Press Star
Boulder City
Nev
Enan
Boulder Wam Totay
Ifiasevelt
Washington
Aml Genale
Soupuyvest
Wighty
Colorado
Dma
Maine in focus as elections loom in barometer state
Washington dispatch notes Maine’s looming elections next Monday with tight races for governor and Senate. Brann, a Democrat, may challenge White for the Senate seat while Republicans cite a 50 000 margin for the GOP. The race for governor centers on a French Canadian New Dealer slate tied to Social Security and Passamaquoddy issue shapes.
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Jay Franklin Washington
Maine
Union
John Hamilton
Sov
Brann
Belig
Passamaquoddy
Pine Tree
Record enrollment at Columbus High
Seventy two students are enrolled at Dean High School in Columbus Pennsylvania, the largest enrollment in the school’s history. Principal Prof Milton Bonney with two assistants leads four teachers to instruct the classes as schools opened in Columbus on Tuesday.
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Dean High School
Columbus
Milton Bonney
Democratic Caravan Visits Corry September 17
The Roosevelt Democratic caravan visits Corry on Thursday September 17 for a rally at a central location. It will then continue through Erie County September 18 to begin three days of campaigning with speakers from the Democratic state committee, Women’s organization, Young Democrats, and Roosevelt First Voters League. The caravan plans to tour every county in Pennsylvania before November 3 election day.
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Corry
Roosevelt
Trie County
Brieang
Atorney
Maurice J. Coughlin
Erie County Demoratic Committee
Coughlin
Democratic State Commitee
Democratic Women's Organizion
Young Democrats of Pennsylvania
Roosevelt First Voters’ League
Pennsylvania
Beore
Tragic Truck Collision Sparks Fatal Fire in Fog
In Rochester Pennsylvania on September 11 Chester Sink of Bridgeville died when two trucks collided in dense fog. Sink was a passenger in a produce truck driven by a 17 year old. the crash ignited flames trapping the elder man in the cab as both drivers were blinded by the heavy mist.
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United Prep
Rochester
Chester Sink
Bridgeville
Hast Rochester
Sink
Jain
Sie
Fashion show highlights predominate black in 1936 designs
United Press reports at Waldorf Astoria the 1936 Fashion Futures display showcased international designers from New York Paris Hollywood and London. About 1500 spectators viewed bold themes with a focus on black tones danger red and bold silhouettes including Tyrolean influences and Riviera play clothes in a three plate suit and printed ensembles.
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United Press
New York
Waldorf-As World Hotel
Paris
Hollywood
London
Ablediuc
Riviera
Vionnet
Mayor Urges United Support For Roosevelt
Chicago dispatch reports Mayor Werthy Hy La Giardia of New York on September 14 urged united backing for President Roosevelt. Speaking in the Roosevelt room of the Morrison hotel to about 150 delegates, he warned conservatives and progressives to unite behind the president, noting divisions within progressive ranks are deliberate and require high level political strategy.
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William Mueller
United Press
Copright
Chicago
Werthy Hy la Giardia
New York
Loosevelt
Roosevelt
Morison Hotel
Ray
Anouverine
School Board Considers New Teacher Amid Crowded Concord School
Corry Public School district officials meet in special session at 4 this evening to discuss hiring another teacher to relieve two overly large Concord school rooms with nearly 50 students each. The board will review opening week plans and the fate of remodeling the old Hutch school into a modern vocational building.
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Concord
Corry
Concord Sthool
Board of Ducation
Widoth
le Jaw
Hutch
Inquiry Opens into Pittsburgh Plane Disaster
Two investigations began into the Skyways crash near Pittsburgh that killed ten people including pilot Eric Beckley. Federal and state inspectors held hearings at Allegheny airport as the coroner opened an inquest into the deaths. Survivor Linda MacDonald, a 17 year old from Miami, was to testify at both hearings.
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Pittsburgh
United Press
Allegheny County
Eric Beckley
W. J. DcGregor
Linda MacDonald
Miami
Roosevelt Defends Steps To Restore Prosperity At Rally
President Roosevelt returns to the White House after outlining a program to restore prosperity in farms factories and homes. Speaking to 20,000 Democrats in Charlotte he urged end of liberty restrictions and noted improved economic conditions while pledging to push his policies via the administration.
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Frederick A. Storm
United Press
White House
Roosevelt
Charlotte
N.C
Tennessee
Hinterl
Amiertca
Aistain
NEA
Fla
Ravyn
Loch
Freed in Eternal Triangle slaying acquitted in Greensburg
Joseph Burns, 29, father of three, was acquitted in Greensburg of murdering Louis Tishky of Aliquippa who he alleged tried to steal Burns wife Ethel. Burns defended by claiming right to defend home. Jury deliberated three and a half hours. Burns’ wife testified to her infatuation with Tishky.
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Joseph Burns
United Press
Greensburg
Familly
Louis Tishky
Aliquippa
Burns
Ethel. Burns
Tishky
Tishiky
Tishiey
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Wrren
LaGuardia
Columbus High
Bic Democratic
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Ebhnsburg
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NRA
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