Economy Battle Echoes In Congress Hoover Readies Action
Hoover prepared to renew demands for quick action as Congress debates economy and reorganizing government. House economy committee plans steps to consolidate bureaus and asks Hoover for specific savings, while Senate weighs Byrnes demand for a definite plan and joint commission rejection.
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William S. Neat
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Washington
Congress
Hoover
House
John McDuffie
Alabama
Byrnes
South Carolina
Senate
House Economy Committee
House of Representatives
Wood
Indiana
Bureau of Natgatio
Steamboat
Inspection Service
Department of Commerce
Army
Navy
Radio Division
Commerce Department
Radio Commission
Commission
Budget fight swirls as Senate debates new tax bill
Washington April 7 congressional struggle continues over a billion dollar tax bill and the tariff. Senate finance committees hear protests against proposed taxes while a House Democratic bloc fights any new tariff duties. A second camp urges rigid economy before more taxes, leaving observers uncertain of the final balance plan. Vandenberg Wheeler Hayden push a five cent copper duty, while oil interests seek to block unapproved rates from the bill.
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William K. Hutchinson
VNS
Washington
Congress
Senate
Senate Finance
House
Democratic Bloc
Vandenberg
Mich
Wheeler
Mont
Hayden
Air
Oil Group
Passer of bogus coins sentenced in federal court
AYTPSBURGH April 7.4INS A six months sentence in quitas day was begun by Lyman KR Hanry 34 of Clearfield who pleaded guilty before Judge Nelson McViewr in federal court to charges of manufacturing and circulating counterfeit 101 cent and 25 cent coins Eugene Cover 18 a stepson who also entered a plea of guilt to shrms ter charges was placed on a two year probation sentence Paraphernalia alleged to have been used by the defendants was seized by government agents in the mountain region near Clearficlt.
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Aytpsburgh
Quitas Day
Lyman KR. Hanry
Clearfield
Nelson McViewr
Eugene Cover
Clearficlt
Punxsutawney Council Votes For Electric Rate Probe
The Public Service Commission approved a motion to study wholesale and domestic electric rates, with a focus on charges, capital, expenses, and revenues. Commissioner Walker led the resolution, Woodruff opposed partial pricing limits, and hearings will be held in Harrisburg and other cities as the commission seeks fair returns and lower domestic rates. Governor Pinchot praised the probe during a tour of northwestern Pennsylvania, citing alleged utilities privileges and malnutrition in several counties.
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Public Service Commission
Mic
Samuel Walker
Commission
George W. Woodruff
Woodruff
Brown
Anierberg
Siupat
Walker
Harrisburg
Public Service Company
Pinechot
Public Service G Commission
Pennsylvania
Sharon
New Castle
Wranklin
Meadville
Mercer
Lawrence
Venango
Crawford
Hawks Hurt In Croak Up Plane Accident
A Lockheed Vega monoplane sank in mud on landing at Worcester. Pilot Hawks was rushed to Memorial Hospital after an escort plane winged nose first into the field. Officials blamed the soggy field for the mishap as Hawks had flown from New York and spoke at Mechanics Hall.
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Hawks
Memorial Hospital
Worcester
New York
John Whittenlasell
Square Dance at Armory Tonight
A charity square dance sponsored by Comproy for the Indiana County Welfare Association will be held at the local armory tonight. The Lonely Four will supply the music. No admission fee. attendees asked to bring a pound or more ofFoundstiffs. Proceeds benefit the Welfare Association. prizes announced for various categories.
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Comproy
Indiana County Welfare Association
Lonely Four
Welfare Association
Whiett
Tarzin Drives Out The Poison How It Helps Women
An advertisement touts Tarzin Nature's Root and Herb Tonic as a cure for fatigue and nerves in women. It claims Tarzin removes blood poison toxins, normalizes bowels, and tones stomach liver and kidneys to restore health, urging readers to buy at Daugherty's Drug Store.
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Tarzin
Daugherty
Vandergrift Man Missing
Vandergrift resident William King aged 31 remains missing six days after leaving his mother Mrs Craig King on Franklin avenue. He was last seen in Pittsburgh near Fast Ohio street with another man in a car. His wife and three children await news as searches continue.
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William King
Craig King
Franklin Avenue
Vandergrift
Mr. King
Pittsburgh
M- Brechbill
Leechburg
Ohio
Goodyear mine closes as eastern Ohio strike hits hard
A massive demonstration by striking eastern Ohio miners forced the Goodyear Rubber Company's coal mine at Somers to shut down. About seven hundred workers were employed there, the last large mine still open in eastern Ohio after the United Mine Workers called a general strike over wage cuts and non recognition of the union.
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McKeefrey
Moundsville
W. Va
State Line
Ohio
Scout Camp Reunion Announces New Awards at Camp William Penn
Scouts and leaders should note April 22 for the annual camp reunion. Rexcraft stops Silver Scout Bugle production. new prizes include two bugling medals for first and second place. First will be Chief Camps Bugler of Camps William Penn, second Assistant Chief Bugler, others honorable mention.
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Rexcraft Company
William Penn
LaFollette Support Holds Ahead as Ballot Count Tightens
MilwaukeeWis April 1 Conservative Republicans backing Hoover denomination maintain lead over La Follette progressives as ballot counts near completion in Tuesdays primaries Democratic Gov Roosevelt of New York wins decisively with 25 of 26 delegates to Chicago convention from 2070 of 2845 states. An independent secures the remaining delegate while Smith hopefuls fail to gain.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Hoover
la Follette
Roosevelt
New York
Chicago
Alfred E. Smith
Vonvell
Gibbons Flies To Keep Date In New West Tour
IN SAN FRANCISCO ADM Lloyd Gibbons International News Service war correspondent plans flights today to Salt Lake City to speak tonight on Sino Japanese tensions. He will fly tomorrow to Los Angeles from Ball Lake City and on Saturday to Portland to continue engagements. Gibbons billed a Civic Auditorium speech last night with vivid inside tales of fighting in Manchuria and Shanghai after returning Monday from the Orient where he covered the war.
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Sanprancisco
Lloyd Gibbons
Salt Lake City
Gibbons
Los Angeles
Ball Lake City
Portland
Ore
Civic Auditorium
Manchuria
Shanghai
Gihbong
Orient
International News Service
Court splits on 10 million general fund appropriation ruling
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld a 10 million general fund appropriation by a 4 to 3 vote. Justice Kephart authored the opinion. The case stems from Dauphin County court rulings and challenges by Attorney General Schnader and Gov Pinchot during a special session to aid the unemployed.
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Dauphin County
Whephart
Miaaier
Schaffer
Maxey
Simpson
Linn
Drew
Oon
Simpsom
Mie
High Court
Vauphin
W. A. Schnader
Gay. Pinchot
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Talbot
Delaware County
Avelalia Sings Praise After Honored Race Farewell
Beverly Wilds notes write of a famed horse and trainer as Australia and supporters reflect on Phar Lap. The letter recalls the horse's life, the host crowd's ovation, and the public sentiment after death, praising international goodwill and renown.
Premonition Of Death True Premonition Of Death True
In Jersey City on April 7 a widowed mother grants a final request to her seven year old daughter Genevieve Mazur who leaves for a milk run after a dream warns of danger. A police officer arrives to deliver the fatal news that Genevieve was struck by a car and died at City Hospital.
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Jersey City
N. J
Genevieve Mazur
Genevieve
Mik
Mary Mazur
City Hospital
Moorhead Dies In Railroad Incident On Indiana Line
Moorhead, a longtime Indiana Branch railroad worker based in Blairsville for four years, vanished after a train car door reportedly stood open Friday afternoon. Conductor suspected brakeman’s possible fall from the train. section crews found the incident after night patrols. Moorhead had served with the railroad since June 25, 1910.
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Moorhead
Indiana
Blairsville
Treasury admits no new taxes as wort tax looms
Washington April 7 Secretary Mills said the Treasury has run out of new things to tax. He noted there is no obvious new tax source and that the five cent per gallon wort tax included in the House bill represents the last possible option. Wort is used in beer making.
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Treasury
Wasilington
INS
Treasury Mills
Treasury Department
Mills
House
Stock Quotations At 12 30 From Major Firms
A partial 12 30 reading lists many companies including Bethlehem Steel Canadian Pacific Ches and Ohio Chrysler Coca Cola Dupont General Electric General Motors Westinghouse Texas Corp and United Corp. Other names noted are St. Paul RR N Y Central Packard Motor Nash Motor Studebaker and Ameri. The cryptic entries imply a barometer of financial activity across industrials auto and utility stocks with percentages and prices partially visible.
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Ameri American Toch
B. Atchison
Sitet B
Or. R. Re
Bethlehem Steel
Canadian Pacific
Ches
Ohio
Chrysler Coca Cola
Can
Ward
Nash Motor
Nath. Dairy
Norf and Wes
North American
Packard Motor
Penna
Pullman Oo
Radio Corp
Allied Chom-Uye
Sears Roebuck
Stf Oil
SL Oil of
Studebaker
Yexas Corp
S. White Motor
Westinghouse Ice
Uch Wrap Kastmman Kodak Krje RR
N.Y. Central
N.Y
United Corp
U.S. Steel
Agso
Gas-Elee Reves Cities Service Ce
Honor slaying eye witnesses to be main point
The Honolulu trial of four defendants in the sensational honor slaying continues with no eye witnesses produced for the homicide. Prosecutors cite emotional insanity pleas and note psychiatrists from the mainland may assist the defense as defense names and juror challenges fill the day. Navy sailors Albert S. Jones and B. J. Jones express hope for exoneration while awaiting jury selection.
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Fortescue
Maasto
Mortescue
Ofivers
Halfecaste
J. ©. Kelley
Clarence Darrow
Gaunt
Gray Watred
C. 5
Davis
INS
Wonslulu
T.T
Albert S. Jones
United States Navy
Jones
International News Service
Emily Jones
New Bedford
Macs
Charles Costello
West Philadelphia
States
Jona
Lord
T. H
Massie
Homer City School Board Retains and Names Teachers
At the regular Homer City School Board meeting the district retained current staff Misses Laura Rankin Harriet Alexander Jeary Blyth Trudell Hiver Mildred Wineman Mary Truby Minnie Hier Vera Bartlehaugh Nellie Empfield Leona Killen Virginia Flickinger Lorraine Joffrey Elizabeth White Ruth Tinker Dorothy Stephens and Mrs Hope Keating Holsapple William Smith and J B Byers. New teachers elected to fill vacancies are Miss Audrey Ruddock Miss Geraldine Frederick and Elmer Cravener.
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Homer City School
Homer City
Laura Rankin
Harriet Alexander
Jeary Blyth
Trudell Hiver
Mildred Wineman
Mary Truby
Minnie Hier
Vera Bartlehaugh
Nellie Empfield
Leona Killen
Virgina Flickinger
Lorraine Joffrey
Elizabeth White
Ruth Tinker
Dorothy Stephens
Hope Keating
Ta Holsapple
William Smith
Byers
Vacineles
Audrey Ruddock
Geraldine Frederick
Elmer Cravener
Impersonator Gets Two Months In Federal Court
Howard M. Romney of Conway Pennsylvania received a two month jail term after pleading guilty to impersonating a government officer Judge Nelson McVivar presiding The case cited a worthless fifty dollar check used under the authority of a fake secret service badge Also noted were bulk oceanic extractions of salt iodine bromine magnesium chloride and magnesium hydroxide in commercial quantities.
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Pittsburgh
Howard M. Romney
Conway
Nelson McVivar
Starges
Ramsey
Secret Service
Baby is believed safe says kidnappers contact
Governor Moore and Colonel Schwarzkopf reported no new information from Massachusetts authorities about a man, a woman, and a baby who left a small yacht at South Mashpee, Mass. Curtis and Lindbergh group members said they were told the child was well. a Norfolk group member described contact with the Lindbergh family and relief. A sedan sighting near the Lindbergh estate and coast guard searches in Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay were noted.
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New Jersey
Massachusetts
South Mashpee
Mass
A. Harry Moore
Schwarzkopf
Curtis
Guy H. Burrage
H. Dobson-Peacock
Norfolk
Lindbergh
London
Charles W. Schoeffel
England
Vineyard Sound
Buzzard’s Bay
Dempwolf
New London, Conn
Prime Minister Squires Hides as Riots Hit St John’s
In St John’s Newfoundland on April 7 Prime Minister Sir Richard Squires hid from an angry crowd as 850 war veterans and civilians kept order after unemployment riots. Officials said he would resign or seek dissolution within 48 hours but he remained missing amid mounting calls for change.
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St. John’s
Ors
Squires
ST. John's
N. II
INS
Sir Richard Squires
Colonial
House of Assembly
William Conker
Thont
Coaker
Colonial Office
No Admission To Tiny Tot In Hospital Ring
Parents dress their infant as a doll and surround him with hot water bags to keep a constant 82 degree temperature. The baby, named St. John, is fed with water drops from a medicine dropper and doctors expect water to be replaced by sips of liquid as he develops.
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St. John
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Warkover
Australia
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Whi
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