James Sets In Butler Case
Harrisburg April 8 Governor James defends not opening the Butler Sanatorium until completion stating no need for an empty building in Western Pennsylvania. He cites health department reports of additions to other sanatoria providing beds. Senator C Hale Sipe warns of statewide campaigning if James doesn’t relent. Senator G Mason Owlett notes editorial backing the Governor’s position.
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Harrisburg
James
Buller
Pennsylvania
C. Hale Sipe
G. Mason Owlett
Oil City
Dertick
College Weather Update Cloudy and Colder With Rain
The weather report notes cloudy conditions and a fall in temperature, with 8:00 AM reading of 44 degrees. Yesterday’s high 48 and low 34. Precipitation 0.81 inches in the period, April total 0.65 inch. Barometric pressure yesterday 21.55 inches, today 29.15 inches.
WPA on Permanent Basis After House Relief Inquiry
Washington April 6 In the wake of a House WPA inquiry legislators expect a move to make the Public Works Administration a permanent relief adjunct. A quick Senate approval is anticipated for a $100 million emergency outlay to run the WPA to July 1 with a $50 million relief cut.
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Public Works Administration
Senate
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Sturmes
D-Ala
PWA
Taylor
D-Colo
Appropriations Committee
Ickes
Starnes
Rep. Taber
New York
Taber
Pepper
D-Fla
Congress
Adams
Hubbel Clears Belief On King Carl Shoulder
Giants manager Bill Terry reports relief after a call with Dr. H Spencer Speed, confirming there is nothing serious wrong with King Carl Hubbell's shoulder and that heat and rest should heal the ailment.
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Baton Rouge
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Bill Terry
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Terry
Smog Blankets Pittsburgh Casts Semi-Dark Morning
Pittsburgh awoke to dense smog a mix of fog smoke and rain that slowed traffic and forced headlights. Weather observers linked the eerie gloom to a wind shift and predicted rain turning to snow with light snow moving east from Ohio and Indiana.
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Pittsburgh
Ohio
Indiiana
Florida Solvent After Dupont Inheritance Payment
Florida's general fund is boosted by a $2,027,338.62 inheritance tax payment from Alfred I. Dupont's estate, wiping out the deficit and aiding public school funding. Governor Cone noted the fund was exhausted at session start, while Dupont, a Delaware native, died in Jacksonville in 1935. Previous payments totaled $3,635,702.38 with a 1936 installment aiding school payments.
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Alfred I. Dupont
Florida
J. M. Lee
Fred FP. Cone
Dupont
Delaware
Jacksonville
Glorifying Yourself in Spring 1939 Style
A fashion and beauty primer urges women to craft a refined, modulated persona this season. It stresses soft priestly coifs, delicately tinted makeup, matching nails, and meticulous grooming from hair to gloves to hats, aligning with the era's etiquette and social expectations.
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Dresden
China
Municipalities Seek Gas Money for Local Rebates
Pittsburgh reports that 15 Western Pennsylvania mayors gathered to back a bill draft to distribute gasoline tax rebates to municipalities by population. Senator Thomas planned to introduce the measure in the Legislature, aiming to use rebates for street maintenance and repair, with counties currently receiving half a cent of the four cent levy.
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Pennsylvania
Charlie R. Barber
Erie
Av. Fred Thomas
Sharon
Fittsburgh
Cornelius de Scully
Britain’s Stanhope sparks uproar over ready for anything guns
New York April 6 Lord Stanhope first Lord of the Admiralty becomes the man of the hour after declaring British naval anti aircraft guns were manned to be ready for anything. His remark heightened tension amid international worry and prompted government efforts to suppress coverage. The Admiralty issued a danger notice under the Official Secrets Act, and UK press self censorship drew mixed editorial responses. separate coverage notes Duchess of Windsor divorce case kept from press.
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Standard
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Wine of Good Hope and Marginal Land Review
Newcomers David Rame and Horace Kramer present two distinct novels. Tony Lemaire leaves the Cape of Good Hope to seek strength amid revolutions in Brazil and adventures from London to Maine, ending in personal growth and love. Stephen Randall stays on a tough South Dakota farm, endures drought and loss, and achieves farming success with a grounded Dakota sensibility.
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Dock Activity Opens Great Lakes Spring Shipping Season
Erie port sees increased dock activity as freight and fishing vessels arrive for the spring season. The steamer Pope brings 3,500 tons of coal, while Mee reports good fishing with nets raised and catches mainly white fish and blue pike from 300 to 700 pounds.
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Erie
Great Lakes
C. Pope
Baruch backs Pittman arms sales on wash and carry plan
Bernard M. Baruch, adviser to Wilson, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that endorses Pittman’s proposal to sell arms to belligerents on a wash and carry basis. He argued the U S prohibition on exporting lethal weapons harms neutrality aims and warned that other nations will supply weapons if the United States does not.
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Bernard M. Baruch
Wall Street
Wilson
Pittman
D-New
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Baruch
Civil service debate flags session in Harrisburg
Harrisburg April 6. Republican leaders tempered plans to blanket state workers under civil service. Governor James backed a merit system with limits and cautioned an experiment was needed. Proposals would extend civil service to most agencies. critics warned of higher salaries, a state employee pressure group, and possible unionization. Legislative action paused as committees heard educators and other witnesses on tenure and compensation issues.
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Roosevelt Day With Marines At Warm Springs
President Roosevelt visited Warm Springs Georgia on April 6 during his vacation schedule. He joined the Marine guard for lunch at a tented camp and watched a drill by 4 officers and 67 men for the Warm Springs Foundation crippled patients. He also signed a trade agreement with Turkey and eight secondary bills in addition to others already approved.
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Wheat market rises as traders price in Good Friday
Chicago markets show wheat advancing on anticipation of political developments within 48 hours. May and July contracts move up while corn holds near unchanged. gains reflect short covering ahead of holiday. Pittsburgh reports steady demand for produce and varied fruit and potato prices across several regions.
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War chest rising with National Metal Trades Association
Washington April 6 The Senate civil liberties committee reported the National Metal Trades Association is increasing its war chest to fight strikes. The four part Labor Policies of Employer Associations notes 937 disclosures of strike breaking, with evidence of spies and strikebreakers. The open shop stance favors autocratic control over work and opposes collective bargaining.
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Parades Clash With Police In Buenos Aires Protest
In Buenos Aires on April 6 police broke up a 200 person march displaying Viva Hitler Viva Mussolini Viva Franco posters. Fourteen arrests and one hospital wound followed as authorities questioned cabaret dancer Zelms Schmel and nazI agent Alfred Mueller was charged with threats to the nation and potential war. Mueller faces possible prison and deportation to Germany.
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Obituary for Alda Wissinger Wissinger in Marion Center
The obituary notes Alda Hunter Wissinger, widow of George Wissinger, died at her Marion Center home. Surviving children include Hyndey Wissinger of Laurelton, Pa, Harry Wissinger, Florence Wissinger at home, Bertha Pardee of Marion Center, and Charlotte Treskle of Cleve. Funeral services set for 1:30 PM Friday at her residence, with Rev His Trimmer officiating. interment Marion Center Cemetery.
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George Wissinger
Marion Center
Hyndey Wissinger
Laurelton
Harry Wissinger
Florence Wissinger
Bertha Pardee
Charlotte, Treskle
Cleve
Marion Center Cemetery
Livestock markets report from Pittsburgh center on April six
Hogs steady to 10c higher in the 180 to 220 pound range at 17.65 with big heavies down to 0.50. 110 lb hogs averaged 6.69, lows 6.25. Cattle and steers up to 11.50, calves 200 slow and steady with vealers at 11.00. Sheep show no wooled lambs, short lambs steady with good and choice at 8.50 and throwouts 7.50 down. spring lambs up to 19.00.
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