Anti Mage Legislation Nearing Passage In Pa
Arrisburg reports on broad welfare reform proposals moving through the legislature. Rep. Van Allsburg seeks to remove unemployment relief workers from civil service and empower county boards to hire and fire staff, with work programs for beneficiaries. Senate debates include a political contributions ban and a failed bond provision. A constitutional amendment to elect the attorney general by people and a mail voting idea for residents abroad were discussed, with other bills postponed.
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Arrisburg
Pi— mi
Pennsylvania
Gehn E. van Allsburg
Dls
Gosta Erle Republican
Abd Fle
Mn Alsburg
House
Welfare Committee
Pap
Senate
Samuel Lewis
Lewis
Robert Lee Jacoby
Cumberland
Anthony Cavalcante
Dfayette
George Kunkel
Dauphin
House Appropriations Committee
John &. van Allsburg
Rerie
Herbert B. Cohen
Department of Public Assistance
John H. Dent
Westmoreland
Dent
Comittue
Hote
Senate Judiciary General
Med Mediterranean clash news echoes in Albania and Alexandretta
The article notes Britain and France seeking to control the Mediterranean as a key imperial lifeline. It reports unconfirmed Italian troop movements toward Albania and Turkey’s possible move on Alexandretta, with Britain warning Mussolini against adopting Hitler’s expansionism and urging Albanian independence.
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New York
Mediterranean
Britain
France
Haly
Europe
Albania
Adriatic
Alexandretta
Syria
Mussolini
Pavis
Turkey
Angee Alexandretta
League of Nations
Rome
Ankara
Italy
England
Mediterranea
Herr Hitler
Duce
London
Alba Lan
Move to replace pardons board with full time panel
A public hearing gathered views from about a dozen panologists parole experts and judges on a bill to replace the present board of pardons with a full time board of pardons and parole. Meanwhile James L McDevitt AFL leader quit his unemployment board post, and WPA campaigns for new works projects spread across the state. Governor James urged department heads to pursue as many projects as budgets allow.
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Mittee
Board of Pardons
Board of Pardons and Parole
James L. McDevitt
Afl-Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
Unemployment Compensation Board of Review
Department of Labor and Industry
AFL
Lewis G. Hines
McDevitt
E. C. Smith, Jr
WPA
James
Administration Senators Seek 125 Million Relief Compromise
Administration leaders pressed for a compromise with economy bloc senators on a relief appropriation of 125 million dollars for the WPA. Roosevelt stood by a prior stance that Congress must bear responsibility if it cuts spending, while farm aid advocates worked on a broader package including 240 million for surplus removal and 175 million for parity payments.
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Washington
Pi- Administration
New Deal
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Adams
D-Cole
Warm Springs
Congress
Appropriations Committee
Rep
Taylor
D-Cola
Lucas
Supreme Court
Albania as Naval Base in Mediterranean Powers Clash
The article discusses the Anglo Italian agreement, Albania’s strategic value as a naval base across from Italy and in Adriatic waters. It notes Albania’s rough terrain and rugged fighters, plus King Zog’s family connections, including sisters who visited America and his marriage to Countess Geraldine Apponyi.
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Mediterranean
Albania
Italy
Mussolini
Maine
Zog
America
Geraldine Apponyi
Hungary
Europe War Powers Breakdown by Nation
A detailed rollup shows active and reserve forces across Europe, with Germany Italy France and others listing millions in reserves and several hundred thousand active soldiers. Britain and France lead naval tonnage, while airpower remains uncertain due to secrecy. The United States fields about 185000 active troops and a sizable reserve, with significant global naval strength cited.
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France
Poland
Germany
Taly
Hungary
Rome-Berlin
Soviet
Russia
Dans
China
Siberian
Conparison
United States
National Guard
Britain
Italy
United States Navy
Schoolmaster Hartman Defends Whipping Death Case
Clarion Pa April 5 The 87 year old principal Harrison A Hartman faced assault and manslaughter charges over the death of 11 year old pupil after he allegedly whipped him for throwing jelly beans The boy died six days later while en route to Pittsburgh hospital Sheriff McKinley said the youth had diabetes Hartman is free on bond awaiting an April 14 hearing.
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Clarion
Harrison A. Hartman
Stiga
Homer Wiser
Hartman
Robert
Pittsburgh
Mervin
McKinley
Liberty
Council sets letter form with board approval in education plans
The council approved the letter form pending Board of Public Education consent. President Borland noted expulsions due to nonpayment rose to about 4500 dollars last year and would likely grow. Norman Racusin of Johnstownburg topped Penn State's scholastic honors last semester with several peers also listed among top performers.
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Foluns
Board of Public Education
Borland
Racusin
State College
Norman Racusin
Johnisau-burg
Pennsylvania State College
Joseph Didinger
Philadelphia
Earl Strunk
East Stroudsboro
William Rhoda
Reading
Ray Runkie
Pottsville
War capacity ratings show Germany lead with Italy and Britain
A War Department report rates Germany 10, Italy 6, Great Britain 5, United States and France 2 on productive strength using ten as a unit. Japan and Poland are comparatively insignificant.
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Britain
War Department
Germany
Italy
Great Britain
United States
France
Japan
Apex Seeks 1 Million Damages Under Old Law
Apex Hosiery sues Philadelphia City County officials over a 1937 sit down strike amid a revived 1841 mob liability law. Court verdicts linked to unions prompt bills to repeal the act while executives vow appeals to higher courts.
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Philadelphia
Apex Hosiery
Philadelphia County
Davis Wilson
William L. Hamilton, Jr
Andrew J. Emanuel
Allegheny
Pittsburgh
Northampton
Chester County
Sylvan H. Hirsch
Paul L. Wagner
Schuylkill
Federal District Court
Branch 1
American Federation of Hosiery Workers
CIO
William Leader
Apex
Third
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Apex Company
Gaiver
Wanion
M. Herbert Syme
Isadore Katz
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Lebrun Re elected France Head for Seven Years in Versailles
President Albert Lebrun was reelected for a seven year term starting May 10. The session opened with Jules Jeanneney presiding as Lebrun’s backers lauded unity while Socialists and Communists named rivals. heavy security ringed Versailles as ballots were cast and public guard units were deployed.
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Versailles
France
Albert Lebrun
French Republic
Daladier
Jules Jeanneney
Senate
Radical Socialist Party
Congress Hall
Tribune
Jeanneney
Fetter “L
Mharch
Assembly
Lebrun
Albert Bedouce
Socialist Deputies
Marcel Cuchin
Justin Godart
Henri Fpetain
Spain
Moraca Fined for Beating Daughter in Morals Court
Fifty year old Felice Moraca was fined 25 dollars in morals court after testimony that he beat his 17 year old daughter Frances until her screams disturbed neighbors. Patrolman Sam Caughey testified Moraca said she is my child and I beat her if I want to.
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Pittsburgh
Felice Moraca
Frances
Sam Caughey
Moraca
Kane Seeks Coal Control and Delays Temporary Pacts
In Harrisburg on April 5 Rep. B Kent Kane sponsor of bills to reconstruct Pennsylvania coal industry argues state control is needed due to uncertainty of temporary agreements. He proposes an Anthracite Control Board to standardize quality and production and would grant the Attorney General funds to press for lower rail transportation charges, aiding railroads to regain business.
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Harrisburg
Kent Kane
ReMoKeani
Kane
Mines and Mining Committee
The
Ree
Pennsylvania ‘Anthracite Control Board
Assembly
Caneral
Pennsylvania
Mayor Kelly Bigger Power in Chicago Mayoral Victory
Mayor Edward J. Kelly won reelection in Chicago by about 180000 votes defeating Dwight H. Green with 820517 to 697107 and third candidate Reilly 4921. The margin boosted Democratic strength in Illinois and signaled potential national impact in 1940.
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Chicago
Edward J. Kelly
Dwight H. Green
Kelly
Green
Arthur
P. Reilly
Illinois
Harry B. Hershey
Democratic State Committee
James A. Farley
Ilinois
Edward ¥. Moore
Republican City General Committee
Air Lan
Hoover
Gas conservation bill proposed by Kane in Harrisburg
Republican Rep Kent Kane of McKean introduced a bill to regulate natural gas removal in Pennsylvania. The proposal labels natural gas a migratory resource, limits drilling depth, requires Department of Interior notification, and ties deep wells to oil rights, with a 15 percent yearly production cap and seasonal demand adjustments.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Kent Kane
R-Mckean
Department of Internal Affairs
Commonwealth
Department of Interior
Interior Department
Fire damages sailing craft at Bay View Yacht Club
A fire swept the locker shed at Bay View Yacht Club on the Detroit River last night destroying gear from many Great Lakes sailing craft. Sparks toppled from rafters, endangering three men. Club director Ray Priebe pegged losses at about 60000 dollars, with the dock worth 1200 dollars and hulls plus gear valued around 250 dollars saved. Attendant Homer Burdeno said the blaze began mid shed from a short circuit and he ran for help after attempting to stamp it out.
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Detroit
Bay View Yacht Club
Detroit River
Great Lakes
Ray Priebe
Homer Burdeno
Cluhouse
Thieves Take 25 Hens in Newberry Chickenhouse Heist
In Newberry South Carolina thieves stole all 25 hens from Lawrence Derrick's chickenhouse leaving two roosters and a taunting note. The message reads Get some pullete and start over again. They threaten to return to the United Corp 3% area. Local authorities investigate.
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Newberry
S. C
Lawrence Derrick
Vuited Corp
Hopkins Move Speculation Sparks Warm Springs Interest
Reporters and officials in Warm SpringsGA scrutinize Secretary of Commerce Harry L Hopkins as he plans to move his family home from New York to GrinnellIowa The move prompts questions about political motives though Hopkins cites family needs and a desire for a permanent home He denies health rumors and remains tight lipped about politics while allies note his longtime ties to President Roosevelt and role in economic recovery policy
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Warm Springs
Secretary of Commerce
Harry L. Hopkins
Boyhond
Grinnell
Iowa
Washington
Hopkins
Roosevelt
Commerce
New York State
Diane
Edward Birmingham
Town
White House
Birmingham
New York
National Capital
WPA
Daniel C. Roper
College Weather Summary for Today and Next Day
Fair and warmer today with increasing cloudiness tomorrow. Showers and cooler conditions expected at night. Temperature at 8:00 a.m. today is 35 degrees, highs 38, lows 28. Precipitation none. Barometric pressure readings 28.4 yesterday, 29.55 today. Observer Steeve J. Golish.
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Steyve J. Golish
Obituary for Miss Cora Hedges of West Wheatfield Township
Miss Cora Hedges 82 of West Wheatfield Township near Seward died Monday night at Lee Hospital Johnstown. Funeral at 2 pm Thursday at sister Mrs Ella Crawford's home in New Florence with Bethel Cemetery interment. Born March 9 1857 daughter of Joseph DeKlob Hedges and Jane Liggett Hedges. Sister of Ralph Hedges who resided with her near Seward.
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Cora Hedges
West Wheatfield Township
Seward
Lee Hospital
Johnstown
Ella Crawford
New Florence
Bethel Cemetery
Hedges
Joseph DeKlob Hedges
Jane (Liggett) Hedges
Ralph Hedges
Pittsburgh Market Reports Fresh Trade and Livestock Data
Markets show moderate produce demand in Pittsburgh with steady apples and various potato and fruit prices across regions. Livestock quotes include hogs, cattle, calves, and lambs with mixed gains and declines, while Chicago reports temperate wheat progress and little price change amid moisture and higher Liverpool influences.
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Graly
Chicago
Liverpool
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