06 Apr 1935
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1935
Page
1
Eden tells press that European panic may be overstated while urging Britain to pursue isolation. The article notes rising tensions and public fear as the specter of war looms, with officials cautioning against assuming universal panic and emphasizing cautious diplomacy.
London reports quote Captain Anthony Eden warning the cabinet committee of the crisis as Britain debates isolation or unity with Europe. France, Italy, Austria move toward mobilization and defense pacts while Russia and France reportedly plan air strikes from bases near Poland to threaten Germany.
Monte Gabbert head of Philosophy at the university says in 1981 he expected to lose his job over complaints his teachings were irreligious. Dr Warne claims the university “bought” athletes with disregard to student abilities. Bueler, a Progressive Republican, named the university in 1925 and chaired the Pip schott speakers committee in 18H. He is now at Tyke University and chairs the National Bar Association Committee. The committee weighs how the 1,100,000 appropriation may depend on hearings, which may extend several weeks. The university will next week defend its accusations.
The Post backs a summary hereditary program for Indians and a $41 ban on funding for a state bow base team. A committee led by Rey Will includes Thom Lostrick James Lepley John Keizer Dominick Vio George Miller Denny Campbell Mr Gallagher Gilbert Parnell and William Reed. Pamphlets will promote citizenship and school awards for eighth graders as boards of education are asked to require all teachers.
A Syracuse area report details Whitmyre of Schenectady winning a Mexican divorce and his second marriage in Scranton. Justice Brewster’s ruling declares the Mexican divorce void, preserving the prior marriage, while a civic meeting notes wartime veterans registering for unemployment aid and local post activities.
New York April 6 Culbertsons hold a lead of 14 860 points over the Simses in their rubber bridge duel. A gain of 7 460 points in eight rubbers is linked to a mascot rabbit and a guest named Reel Mest who stirred the game. Red Eye may be used again if the rabbit fails. The Four Aces challenge for 10 000 dollars as Culbertsons and Sims remain at odds with the rival team.
A call to all residents of Indiana to attend Sunday School and church as part of a statewide Loyalty Month observance. The note invites families, visitors, and tourists to join services, with districts planning April as Loyalty Month to reengage the community with church activities and educational programs.
The state planning board speeds Pennsylvania participation in the New Deal works relief fund. Gov. Earle expects at least 350 million dollars in new projects to put up to 340 thousand people to work by November 1, with slum clearance schools airports roads and a potential Pittsburgh to Philadelphia weather highway among projects under consideration.
Senator Kitvry Sha pro of Philadelphia proposes balancing a one year budget by accepting Governor Earle’s bills or imposing a two percent sales tax and diverting funds from the miter fund. Legislation forecasts a Cray SHO s estinate of 15 000 000 for relief and five year expenditures. Senator William B. Rodgers of Allegheny backs abolishing the State Relief Board within a year.
The draft lists extensive allocations for highways water projects agriculture and housing with totals around 800 million to 500 million dollars across categories such as rural electrification conservation and flood control. Senate debate ends with senator Thomas Oklahoma opposing removing his plan to issue silver certificates.
Obituary items report the death of a Coal Run bus operator aged about 89, with many family survivors and a funeral at 2 p.m. Monday in Coal Run and burial at St Bernard Cemetery Indiana. also notes the death of Absalom Dunmire Run Mire, a Civil War veteran, at his daughter’s home in Blacklick with services at 2:30 p.m. and Blairsville Cemetery interment. further mention of Sarah Louise Peffer, 79, near Latrobe, with multiple daughters and sons listed as survivors.
Harrisburg April 6 Rep Anna Brancato defends a bill to outlaw civil suits for alienation of affections seduction and breach of promise to marry The measure excludes from ban cases where the defendant is a close family member The sponsor argues heart balm actions demean women and society while defending the proposal as protecting honesty in court involvement continues with debate over seduction exclusion and penalties.
Obituaries report the deaths of James McCracken Curry of Punxsutawney age 60 after a heart attack. Survivors include wife Denelda Stonebraker and seven sons and three daughters. Funeral services are planned at Mrs. Eric Smith’s residence with Rev Miller officiating. Interment at Unity Cemetery. Also noted are William J Williams of Punxsutawney age 43 who served as a Sergeant in the 326th Infantry, 82nd Division. and Latrobe and Ver ona area relatives linked to Frank M Peffer and Chauncey R Peffer. Williams died in Aspinwall Hospital following wartime gas exposure. Funeral arrangements and church services are listed.
Army Day in Washington reveals a vastly underarmed force and a manpower deficit of hundreds of thousands, with critics warning that the United States faces strategic weaknesses as it marks Army Day. The report notes deficiencies in modern weapons and overall readiness considerations amid wartime tensions.
In Cambria County a legislative committee examined relief matters amid a tragedy that emerged from five years of hardship. Prisoners confined with little relief drew attention as families and workers pleaded for jobs and aid. The inquiry centered on county relief policies and the social impact on women seeking help for children and men seeking work.
In Pittsburgh a boast sparks a lighthearted feud between Bill Murray jailed for 30 days and friend Tom Henry. Murray promises to outgrow dahlia with a jail garden while bragging about past arrests and yard work prowess.
White haired Andrew W. Mellon relaxes during a four and a half day session as the government seeks $3,089,261 in 1931 income tax. He contends Uncle Sam owes $130,045 and previews topics for later testimony including his art collection and the McClintic Marshall Bethlehem Steel merger. The case will move to New York and perhaps Washington with further discussion of gifts to his educational and charitable trust.
In Greensburg Westmoreland County on April 6 a county committee met in Cresson Gallitzin and Portage to hear client grievances. Paul Evanichko Whitney miner held on false pretense remains jailed after asking how much a Whitney call would cost to arrange a $1000 bond. He left with $3,000 bank accounts and balked at the 15 cent phone fee.
Hamilton, a veteran bank robber and escapee, spoke calmly of his career while under heavy guard today as he headed to Huntsville state prison death row. He claimed to stay ready to move faster than pursuers and said federal authorities would take him to federal court if not executed within 30 days. He showed emotion only when mentioning his mother and his sweetheart Katie Jenkins.
The Brockway Light Heat and Power Co serving 108 customers in Brockway Jefferson county filed with the Public Service Commission a rate cut to save customers 3600 annually. The tariff retroactive to April 1 lowers all kWh rates by one percent and reduces the monthly payment guarantee under line extension from 12 3 to 11 2 percent and shortens contract terms from three to one year.
Treasury balance as of April 4 stands at 2 436 603 036 16 dollars with internal revenue at 10 841 278 90 and customs receipts totaling 5 170 144 23. Manila is noted as a multilingual city with sixty languages spoken and sterilization laws active in 25 of the 48 states.
A fragmented sale notice offers items labeled Heat Ketete of aux Kind and 19 acts. The ad mentions contact by BDorousk of Indiang near Fifteen Mile radius, with a consult address at 404 South Thirteenth Street In- Giang Ps. Phony 417d.
Lancaster April ins baffled search for a body continues as police seek any trace of Gladys Lawson 28 of Valvert Md missing since visiting Dr H E Zimmerly 87 of Hearby Mechanics Grove for an alleged unprofessional operation Richard Parker a bootlegger described as the doctor’s hired man says Lawson died during the operation and the body disappeared Police broke into Zimmerly’s home finding Elsie Miller 17 undergoing an operation Zimmerly held on bail for illegal operations and narcotics District Attorney Paul Mueller leads the investigation into the case with searches and questions ongoing.
The day’s trade lists diverse ticker symbols and percentage moves for Allied Chemical Amn Can Amn Tob Anaconda Copper Armour and other heavyweights. It notes numerous company weights and regional issuers while also reporting social visits from Homer City figures and local residents over the weekend.
The Indiana County Sheep and Wool Growers Association approved a 4 H Lamb Club with J J McElhoes Clayton Miller and H M Brown as committee leaders to recruit members ages ten to twenty. Each member will feed and show three lambs at the Pittsburgh Fat Stock Show October 23 and 24 with PA Ohio and WV competitors. The association offers transport lodging and up to ten financed purchases, requires lambs sired by a registered ram and provides record booklets and feeding directions.
Clarence McHenry of White Town operates a raspberry nursery two miles north of Indiana. Nursery inspector K W Lauer found the plantation disease free and vigorous. McHenry plans to sell fifteen thousand raspberry plants this spring and also grows eighty varieties of evergreens for base plantings, house lawns, and ornament. He runs the nursery with his apple and peach orchard.
Revival meetings at Brush Valley draw strong interest with full church services. Schedule includes Church School 9:30, Morning Worship 10:30, Evangelistic service 7:30 nightly except Saturday, sermon by pastor on A Changeless Christ for a Changing World. Salvation Army film on Life of Christ shown at Indiana Court room. next speaker Rev J F E Bane on Sins and Signs of the Times. final meeting Sunday night on The Second Coming of Christ. Workers Federation of Indiana County meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Court House.
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