Foiled Bomb Plot Near Philadelphia Street Store
A truck driver found a fuse attached to four sticks of dynamite at Antonio Parisi’s grocery on Philadelphia Street. Police said the crude setup could have destroyed the front of the building and shaken the structure if it exploded. State police joined the investigation, photographing fingerprints on the dynamite.
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White House to Serve Beer on April 7
Washington April 4. Beer will be served at the White House starting April 7 for those who wish it. Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt disclosed she does not drink alcohol herself but would not impede others as they live by the law.
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Tenn Ramblers Return For Dreamland Square Dance
The Tennessee Ramblers highlighted by WWSW Pittsburgh will headline the old time square dance at Dreamland Park Wednesday evening. A good time is promised for fans of hillbilly songs and cowboys with a baked ham supper and a Lutheran event tomorrow evening from five to eight.
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Akron Native R Magnuson Die Hardhit in Atlantic Crash
R Magnuson an Akron native and Kane High School alumnus of 1923 died in the U S 8 crash into the Atlantic off Barnegat Light early today. He was transferred from Los Angeles to Akron a month ago as a machinist in the service. He had served for several years and excelled in athletics at Kane High School.
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Johnstown Eyes Waterways Plan for River Canalization
Officials in Johnstown urge federal support for canalizing the Conemaugh and Kiskiminetas rivers to create a navigable waterway from Johnstown to Pittsburgh. Advocates say 75 miles of river could boost commerce, with a $50,000,000 project pending federal interest. Tomorrow’s waterways day will host Maj. Gen. Lytle Brown and Gen. George Pillsbury ahead of a possible appropriation.
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Wash
Fisher Picture at State Capitol
Harrisburg April 4 A picture of former Gov John Wisher of Indiana arrived at the state capitol yesterday The oil painting by Leopold Seyffert of New York will be displayed in the governor s office this week A Play and Loan Exhibit sponsored by the D A R at Soval Hall Methodist Episcopal Church tonight at 8 Admission 25 cents Food Sale at Stahara s Market Lot April 8 Auspices Ladies Aid Society
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New York
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Stahara‘'s Market
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District coal operators may combine sales plans approved by court
Indiana County is included in a merger as the Appalachian Coals central sales plan gains legal backing. A Clearfield meeting of eastern bituminous mine operators from Armstrong to Somerset considered establishing a regional agency to market coal in high volatile fields of West Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee. The plan aims to unify sales, fund advertising, research, and expand use while ending unfair practices like unsold shipments and pyramiding of sales.
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Dairy Dell Opens Thursday In White Building
Dairy Dell, an ultra modern dairy and delicatessen, will open Thursday at 11 a.m. in the former La Mantia’s Fruit Store room in the White building. The room has been completely renovated with new fixtures at substantial expense, marking Dairy Dell as a local Indiana venture.
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Omnibus Bill Goes To House In Harrisburg
The McClure omnibus bill which imposes extra regulations on public service companies was sent to the House after the Senate approved it 45 to 4. It marks a key step in expanding state oversight of utilities.
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Akron airship Akron disaster stuns builders
Builders in Akron mourn the loss of the U S 8 Akron and its crew as officials investigate the major airship catastrophe. Questions focus on possible gas cell defects and the role of fire and lightning. Engineers note helium filled all twelve gas cells and a duralumin frame forming a protective cage yet the vessel vanished, with continued coverage expected on Page Three.
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Young House Parliamentarian Deschler Named In Roosevelt Aid
Democratic credit for expediting Roosevelt emergency measures through Congress is placed on Lewis Deschler, the 28 year old House parliamentarian from Chillicothe. He is praised for helping pass crop loan related actions without extended debate.
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Congress Demands Full Investigation Into Air Craft Value
Growing doubt in official circles about light air craft value as Akron and Shenandoah are cited. Congress presses for a full inquiry into the matter, signaling heightened scrutiny of the program and its outcomes.
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Akron tragedy shocks nation and Congress
President Roosevelt calls the Akron loss a national disaster and mourns Rear Admiral Van A. Moffett and crew. Congress seeks a thorough probe amid doubts about airship value. Also notes include lingering ads and a baseball meeting in Indiana tonight.
Akron dirigible Akron flight history and issues cited
The Akron airship history includes its first flight at Akron in 1931, a crewman from Shenandoah crash era involved, and accusations of faulty materials later investigated. The ship was declared overweight but deemed not to affect overall airworthiness. A 1932 Lakehurst incident halted a congressional flight, with prior charges of rivet and material faults found unfounded. Treasury balance data follows.
Akron dirigible Akron disaster toll 74 dies in storm crash
New York April 4 INS The Akron airship disaster yields a 74 death toll the greatest in rigid airship history as the ship crashes into the sea off Barnegat Light New Jersey. Survivors rescued by the destroyer Tucker describe a sudden storm and lightning. The crew somberly faced the peril while high ranking officers aboard observed.
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Akron tragedy survivors and aboard crew list
New York April 4 INS reports only known survivors of 77 aboard the Akron Lieut Commander H V Wiley Seaman Cal Deans and Seaman Moody Erwin plus Radio Mechanic Robert W Copeland died of injuries after rescue Likely loss at sea, 7 percent Navy officials relay to President Roosevelt that the ship was probably struck by lightning It suddenly crashed and caught fire Rear Admiral William A Moffett aboard left Washington for Lakehurst N J to board the dirigible He had tested the giant blimp and would have retired later this year Other passengers included Commander F T Kerry MW Callaway Clarksville Ga Le Seversyns Port Angeles Wash instructor at MIT Lt BR EB Sayre Elgin Ill Le Comdr HL OB Cecil Knoxville Tenn etc (Continued on Page L Two)
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Akron Dirigible Crashed and Caught Fire Details
A radio report from the cruiser Portland to the Navy Department states the Akron dirigible crashed and caught fire during severe electrical storms. Lieut. Commander H V Wiley cannot explain the crash. Wiley and two enlisted men plus the body of radio operator Copeland were taken to New York aboard Tucker. Coast guard craft joined search and rescue efforts near the Phoenix area.
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