Intercollegiate Conference Draws 350 Students At State Capitol
About 350 college students from roughly 30 Pennsylvania schools met at the state capitol in Harrisburg for the annual intercollegiate conference to draft a model political platform. Speakers included Robert J. Corbett and Francis M. Shea. Delegates debated planks on TVA, national defense, social welfare, and tax policy, with a Roosevelt third-term preference voiced in a straw vote. Indiana delegates served on multiple committees including Agriculture, Foreign Relations, and Social Security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weit
India
TVA
Social Welfare
War and Navy Departments
National Defense Department
Roosevelt
Dewey
Hull
Willkie
Arthur James
la Guardia
Norman Thomas
Indiana
Agriculture
Olive Klink
Johnstown
Jean Groleau
Monaca
Jean Whitney
West Springfield
Deaa Marshall
Templeton
Clarence Stehenson
Home
R. D
Lucyalmerino
Punxsutawney
Chas
Reamer
Néil Kensington
Charlotte Stidham
Beth Munroe
Oakmont
Ardell Haines
Reed Calholin
Budd Wolfe
Punxsutawney Money and Banking
Floyd Smith
Butler
Ruth Miller
Leechburg
Daniel Sandy
Homer City
Joseph Shuster
Windber
Joseph Orlosky
Portage
Helen Csistar
Midland
Catherine Lentz
York
Olive Paulisick
James McKee
Norristown
Patsy Fausold
Scottdale
Indiana Group
C. M. Johnson
W. M. Whitmyre
Social Science Department
War in Norway signals swift end likely this year
In The War Today DeWitt Makenzie argues Nazi urgency to end the conflict this year. Walther Funk’s blunt economic maneuvers and Hitler’s Denmark Norway gambit show Germany pushing for a rapid decision, with blockade pressure tightening and peace pursuit unlikely by negotiation.
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Dewitt Makenzie
Norway
Herr Funk
Hitler
Germany
Funk
Denmark
Fuehrer
Mystery Surrounds NYC Train Wreck Cause After Inquiry
Albany April 23 The accident that killed 30 and injured 100 on the Lake Shore Limited near Albany remains unsolved after an adjourned railroad inquiry. Officials said track and roadbed were in excellent condition before the crash and that speed may have contributed. Evidence of emergency braking and non sabotage were noted, with engineers and conductors testifying before the stalled investigation.
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Albany
N. Yi
Little Fatts
New York Central
Lake Shore Limited
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Stara Public Service Commission
Railroad
A. R. Jones
Jesse Earl
Jones
Charles G. Grattan
Crotan-On- Hudson
N. Y
Mohawk Valley
Earl
R. G. Ruxton
Utica
Passover Seder customs and symbols explained
The article outlines Passover origins and customs including the Seder service, Haggadah divisions, and the wish to be in Jerusalem. It explains the four cups of wine, the Cup of Elijah, the shank of meat, the egg symbolism, the Afikomon, and the open door after Grace, linking each element to Exodus themes and liberation.
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Red Sea
Egypt
Jerusalem
Cohen
Levi
Israel
Pithom
Rameses
Elijah
Milk price battle tests board power and farmer agency
The milk price dispute features a hearing where a milk board agent testified purchasing milk for 20 cents from Violet Mc Farland, an employee of the farm. Farmers argue employee actions aren’t boardable, while the deputy attorney general says the farmer is responsible as the employee acted as his agent. Jackson appeals a 25 dollar fine plus 13.35 in costs, with burials planned on the appeal.
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Jackson
Milk Board
Violet McFarland
Ruth Forsht
Buriels
Refugees Arrive in American Waters Before Escort Visit
The vessel extended ashore for doctors and dentists to 10 refugees and 227 crewmen stayed aboard nightly. Captain Stengler visited Washington and New York. Two men were allowed to depart: Robert Eggert, now a German Embassy attache in Washington, and Edward Pestel, readmitted to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Troy, N.Y., as an exchange student prior to the war.
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Stengler
Washington
New York
Robert Eggert
Eoward C. Pestel
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
Wey
Gene Autry to headline World Championship Rodeo in Pittsburgh
Cowboy star Gene Autry will appear in person at The Gardens for the World Championship Rodeo opening April 24 for ten days. Republic Pictures' Autry, with his horse Champion, will perform at each show. events begin daily at 3 30 p m with matinees on April 37, May 1, and May 4.
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Gene Autry
Fittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Gardens
Autry
Republic Pictures
Allies pressuring Germans in Norway raise Sweden fears
In Paris French officials warn Sweden faces a dark side in the Scandinavian war, signaling possible German invasion. Britain reports 23 German warship casualties since the war began, while Berlin claims losses to British ships off Norway. Germany and Britain trade blows over naval sinking tallies and anti‑Germany economic plans.
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Norway
Paris
Sweden
Germany
Britain
Japan
United States
Joseph Co. Grew
Tokyo
North China
Tientsin
Giants of spirit face a mechanical printing revolution
Colonel Knox warns about a coming mechanical revolution in publishing renewals and methods. He cites offset printing and facsimile as infant processes that could advance significantly someday. President Robert McLean of The Associated Press, publisher of The Philadelphia Bulletin, commented on the looming change.
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Knox
Robert McLean
Associated Press
Philadelphia Bulletin
Church Thefts Cleared Up In Altoona
Altoona reports three youths confessed to sixteen burglaries including looting of two churches and a school. Police say the youths were paid to rent a transport and traveled to Washington to sell stolen goods. Only 2.88 of an estimated 300 loot recovered after their capture.
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Altoona
Atx
den Lient
R. N. Ickes
Ickes
Ant’ Inter
Washington
AP members back liberalized news policy on broadcasting
A poll of AP members shows majority support liberalizing broadcasting rules. McLean notes expressed effort to develop advantages in the field. E. K. Gaylord elected to a three year AP board term. several editors re elected to similar terms. Houston Harte re elected to represent small papers. New York state and other terms filled due to resignations and vacancies.
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McLean
E. K. Gaylord
Oklahoma City Oklahoman
Paul Bellamy
Cleveland
Ohio
Plain Dealer
John Cowles
Des Moines
Iowa
Register and Tribune
Clark Howell
Atlanta
Times-Union
Harry J. Grant
Milwaukee
Wis
Frederick E. Murphy
Minneapolis Times-Tribune
Guffey Jones clash in key Pennsylvania primary
Democratic battle centers on Senator Joseph F. Guffey seeking renomination against Walter A. Jones and William M. McNair, with accusations of New Deal opposition and party rift. Republican race backs Jay Cooke against Albert H. Ladner and John A. DeRenzo as turnout previews hinge on Roosevelt era tensions. Polls open 7 A M to 8 P M EST amid a volatile, nationally charged contest.
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Robert G. Allen
U. S
Stanley Granger
CIO
Charles I. Faddis
Washington County
J. Buell Snyder
Fayette
H. Daniel Miner
Mary Friedman
Uniontown
Armstrong- Indiana-Jefferson-Cambria
Washington-Greene
Fayette-Somerset
Hiram G. Andrews
Johnstown
John J. Haluska
Patton
Senate
Cambria
David W. Craig
Beaver
Republican County Committee
E. A. Caputo
Ambridge
Congress
House of Representatives
Guffey
Jones
New Deal
Roosevelt
Lawrence
White House
McNair
Allegheny County
de Renzo
Jay Cooke
Albert N. Lardner
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Men's Dry League
Townsend
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Joseph F. Guffey
Walter A. Jones
Fittsburgh
David L. Lawrence
William M. McNair
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Albert H. Ladner, Jr
John A. DeRenzo
Altoona
Clean-Up Brigades Advance Flood Crest Toward Cincinnati
Huntington crews move upriver to clear towns of debris as the Ohio flood crest sweeps toward Cincinnati. Mud up to 11 feet in Point Pleasant with six-foot depths toward Portsmouth, while Louisville may see higher crest. Refugees return home as officials estimate river damage near 1 million dollars and roads flooded across 112 sections.
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Ntington
W. Va
Ohio
Cincinnati
Point Pleasant
Kanawha
Portsmouth
Louisville, Ky
Marilatte
Ohio River
Ohio Hghway Department
Stock Market Leads and Midday Shifts in New York
In New York on April 23 leading stocks drew steady interest with specialists staying popular. Apart from Loft down about a point, recessions were minor near noon as deals fluctuated. Air Reduction and Air Reduction 49, Am Can 118, Am Tel and Tel 173, Chrysler Carp 87, Gen Motors 53, Packard Motor 3, Sears Roebuck Bie, Woolworth 40, and several others posted varied gains or losses with several industrials and utilities showing activity while the market drifted and some issues rallied briefly.
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New York
Loft
Deslings
Ad Refining
Bald Loco Ct
Bendix Aviat
le Beth Steel
Briggs Mfg
Burr Add Mach
Calumet and
Hec
Canad Pacific
Sk Ches and Ohio
Chrysler Carp
Colum G
el As
Comi Solvents
Sou
Consul of the Corn
BOM Douglas Aircraft
du Pont de
Eastman Kodak
el Auto-Lite
Elec
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Gen
Gillette
Fhe
Greyhound Corp
Hershey
Chacag Hudson Motor
Interlake Iron
Int Harvester
Nick Can
Kennecott Cop
Kresger S
Mack ‘Trucks
Montgom Ward
Nash-Kelvinator
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy
Nat Distillers
Central RR
North Ameria
Packard Motor
Penn RR
Phillips Pet
Pub
Pure Oil
Radio Corp of Am
Repab Steel
Reynolds
Tob
Sears Roebuck Bie
Socony-Vacuum Eel
Southern Pacific
Southern Ry
Sperry Corp
Cal
Ind
Studebaker Corp
Texas Corp
Timken Roll
United Aircraft
United Gas Imp
Indus Alco
US Sinelt A
Moh
A & Steel
West Union Tel
West el
Mig
Woolworth
Curb— Ark
New A% & Bond
Shure
Fennroad Corp
Roosevelt third term signals from travel at 1934 convention
In Washington, senators backing a third term hailed a projected Roosevelt trip as boosting support for his plan. A forecast by Norris suggested he would not run. Major Peppes of Florida claimed the public would welcome him and that supporters would not abandon the effort.
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Washington
Senate
Lkely
Roosevelt
Benator Norris
Major Peppes
D-Fla
Eine
Speydon
Lab School Pupils Present Instrumental and Choral Program
Junior high division students at the laboratory school staged a weekly assembly program directed by James Remley with John Davis introducing numbers. The all student run program featured an orchestra with a Cheyette piece and several masculine and mixed chorus performances highlighting practice teaching in the junior high.
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Laboratory School
John Davis
James Remley
Cheyette
Boys Glee Club
Markets Report From Pittsburgh and Chicago
Pittsburgh market notes show hogs and cattle ranges with mixed loads and prices across weight classes. Chicago wheat and grain futures dip on moisture expectations, easing after an initial drop, with May and July contracts fluctuating before steadying.
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Chicago
Obituary notices for Emma Little and Mildred McKiveen
Emma Little born February 28 1887 died Sunday at her Braeburn home. Services in Luther Chapel at 3 00 p m Wednesday with Rev Marquis and Rev Hays officiating. Survived by husband Lewis K Little and children John C Little Clymer Lewis M Little Mrs Walter Latimer Mrs Harry Painter and Margaret Little plus two grandchildren six brothers and two sisters. Mildred Jean McKiveen of Peanut Crossing died Sunday night in Latrobe Hospital. Born February 21 1907 in Indiana County to William and Alice Boring. Survived by husband three children Dorig Mae Marilyn Jean and William and her mother and siblings Merle Dilon David Bryson Richard Ballinger Jesse Boring and Daniel E Boring. Member of Derry Reformed Church. Friends receive at McKiveen home on Gings ton Derry road with services 2 30 p m Wednesday Rev Landis and Rev Montgomery officiating Interment Cole Cemetery Derry.
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Emma Little
Braeburn
Coral
Luther
Walter Latimer
New Kensington
Harry Painter
Margaret Little
Mildred Jean M’kiveen
Peanut Crossing
Westmoreland County
Latrobe Hospital
William
Alice (Cobes) Boring
Indiana County
Dorig Mae
Marilyn Jean
William Gwen
Merle Dilon
Derry
David Bryson
Youngstown
Richard D. Ballinger
Butler
Jesse Boring
Daniel E. Boring
Derry Reformed Church
McKiveen
Gingston-Derry Road
Messrs
W. H. Landis
Paul Montgomery
Cole Cemetery
Terboven to Rule Norway Under German Occupation
Berlin reports Adolf Hitler sent Josef Terboven to Norway to take over civil administration in the occupied area. The 43 year old Es sen district governor also serves as state councillor, seen as a rising Nazi leader with duties akin to Governor-General Hans Frank in Poland. Official sources declined to discuss the matter further.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Josef Terboven
Norway
Essen
Hans Frank
Poland
College Weather Forecast Warm and Cloudy Through Day
Cloudy and warmer today with showers tonight. Warmer tomorrow. Readings show temperature at 95, high 88, low 3. Relative humidity 3 percent. Barometric pressure today 20.52, yesterday 30.4 percent.
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Mulgarias
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