HUNT BULLETS FATAL TO SIX IN PA DEER HUNT
The first three days of Pennsylvania s antlerless deer season saw six deaths from hunting accidents. Peter Castellano, 57, Dunmore, was killed by a stray bullet near Hawley, and five year old Vera Sprow of Waysideville, Franklin County, died from a brother s accidental discharge. Raymond Dewalt of Easton died later from a bullet wound. Alfred Stine of Numidia, Jack Brenton of near Warren, and James Kirk of Pittsburgh also died.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Peter Castellano
Dunmore
Hawley
Pike County
Vera Sprow
Waysetteville
Franklin County
Raymond Dewalt
Easton
John Trexler
Blair-Huntington
Chester Auker
Claysburg
Auker
Pocono Mountains
Skytop
C.D. Porter
Oil City
Marisonville
Forest County
John Collins
Uniontown
M. M. Daily of
DuBois
Northampton County
Temperature glitch in 1937 affected time signals
The superintendent reports three 1937 incidents where crystal oscillator temperature control failed, causing large transmission errors. Observers corrected the error of 0.452 second before the final hourly signal, a discrepancy joked about by an observatory staffer.
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Sid
Observatory
Makeshift Relief Administration in Pennsylvania Promises Timely Checks
Harrisburg officials patch a makeshift relief system to run for a short Little New Deal period. Senate confirms Arthur W. Howe Jr. as public assistance secretary while delaying or denying appointments to the employment and county boards, risking lapse when the session ends. The plan relies on per diems and provisional hires to keep relief payments flowing on time.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
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Doles
Department of Public Assistance
Senate
Arthur W. Howe, Jr
Earie
Capitol
State Assistance Board
Howe
Alleghary
Philadelphia
Anne
State Board
Employment Board
Reief
Shippen Lewis
Hugh F. Dolan
Schuylkill County
Harvey Fattie
Allegheny County
Dolan
Authority Skews Power as Democrats Hold Key Posts
The piece tracks shifts in state governance with Democrats holding top posts on the authority guiding a 150 million dollar Public Works program. It notes terms ending for some officials, potential replacement by Republicans, and the possible need for congressional funds. It also covers tax policy study plans, workmen’s compensation measures, and education finance warnings in Philadelphia and Schuylkill County.
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Herbert B. Cohen
York
Harvey Huffman
Senate
Austin FE. McCullough
Lancaster
Justice Department
Arthur H. James
House
Internal Affairs
Thomas A. Logue
Congess
Public Works Administration
Logue
Haus
FL Clair Moss
Warren R. Roberts
Guy K. Bard
Olyphant Teachers Stage Short Delay Over Pay
In Olyphant Borough 82 teachers decided to stay in classrooms rather than strike over six months of unpaid salaries. Superintendent Dr Lester Ade said the situation is not critical and a six week deferral was chosen while finances are reviewed.
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Schuylkill County
Teachers’ Institute
Ade
Jund
Earle
General Assembly
Lester Ade
Olyphant
No Evidence cited in Pa. legislative graft probe debate
The outgoing Democrats pushed through 21 of 30 points in a special session. 38 bills were enacted, nine await the governor’s signature, and a House committee investigates graft charges against Earle and 13 others. The majority report found no evidence to substantiate the charges, while two Republicans dissented. Grand jury inquiries proceed in Dauphin County.
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Arthur H. James
Earle
House
Dauphin County
Senate
Public Utility Commission Authority
Herbert B. Cohen
The
Commonwealth
Cabinet Rumors Surround James After Election
Incoming governor James has not discussed his cabinet as yet while considering a legislative program for the 1989 session. Rumors center on his attorney general pick with Cumberland County names like Judge Fred S. Reese and Rep. Daai Perry among possibilities.
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James
Torrance
Superior Court
Cumberland County
Fred S. Reese
Rep
Daai Perry
Blair R
Early
Romania tense after attack on university rector
In Cluj, crowds urged the death penalty for attackers of Flory Stefanescu Goanga, rector of the University of Cluj, shot and wounded in an alleged iron guard conspiracy. Police announced the arrest of a 24-year-old student identified as one assailant. The student reportedly feared retribution as guards pursued iron guard terrorists.
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Miron Gristea
Cluj
Flory Stefanescu Goanga
University of Cluj
Goanga
Palies
Iron Guard
Labor Leaders Decide Today in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on December 1 craft unions in Pennsylvania meet to decide if the State Federation of Labor remains with William Green's AFL. A recent split led CIO supporters to form the Pennsylvania Industrial Union Council, inviting Green’s rejection after backing Democratic candidates.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State
Bay
State Federation of Labor
William Green
A. F. of Ly
CIO
Pennsylvania Industrial Union Council
Green
French Leaders Face Strong Fascist Push in North Africa
Count Galeazzo Ciano with Premier Mussolini and the French ambassador observed by French officers signaled that France faced a determined Fascist campaign for control of the North African protectorate. The premier’s allies and the event unfolded as a tense political moment.
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Eian
Galeazzo Ciano
Mussalini
France
North African
Obituary notices and funeral details from Indiana region
Obituaries and funeral notices list survivors including spouses children and siblings with locations in Indiana Township White Township Rayne township and nearby areas. Services are scheduled at Streams Funeral Home Oakland Cemetery Greenwood Cemetery Uniontown Cemetery and the homes of relatives with date and time details for each service.
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Gilpin Mettenry
Clarence McHenry
White Township
Herbert L. Mettenry
Rayné Township
Edith Huber
Grace McHenry
Faye Trimble
Indiana
Veritie Maton
Hazel Calhoun
Sheroda
William Borland
Streams Funeral Home
Harry Burton Boyd
D. PD
Greenwood Cemetery
Thomas Rufffner
Simon Ruffner
Lucernemines
Uniontown Cemetery
Indiana County
Howard W. Lydic
Cherryhill Township
Sample Run
Robinson Funeral Home
First Presbyterian Church
Daladier’s Labor Victory Triggers Economic Mobilization in France
France ends 24 hour general strike as Daladier proclaims a three year economic mobilization. Disorders flare in Toulouse and Clermont Ferrand with injuries to officials. Military control of services ends at midnight. foreign policy shifts include possible Spain envoy and moves to alter the mutual aid pact with Russia.
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General Confederation of Labor
Daladier
France
Toulouse
Clermont Favarnd
Lille
Lyon
Nantes
Dieppe
Grenoble
Marseille
Spain
Grand champion steer fetches record price at exposition
Chicago December 1 report notes the grand champion steer of the 1938 National Livestock Exposition sold for a remarkable price. The piece highlights the event, the steer’s ownership, and the high market value achieved at auction.
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Chicago
Etteynational Livestock Exposition
President Roosevelt Moves to Launch New Constitutional Program
President Roosevelt abandons vacation plans to set the foundation of a new constitutional program with a defense budget likely exceeding 1 billion dollars. He prepares for discussions with Speaker Bankhead and WPA chief Hopkins as Congress readies a broad agenda including taxation, Social Security expansion, crop control, railroad reform, and neutrality revisions.
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Warm Springs
Dee
Roosevelt
Bankhead
Alabama
Harry L. Hopkins
WPA
William C. Bullitt
France
Miami
Pla
Bahamas
Frank C. Walker
New Yor
National Emergency Council
Hopkins
Washington
Canada
Western Hemisphere
Congress 18
Mercer the Aberdeen-Angus Leads Auction Power Price
The Aberdeen-Angus steer Mercer, shown by 14 year old Irene Brown of Aledo Texas, sold for 3.35 per pound, the top price since 1929 and $1 above last year’s champion. Firestone Tire and Rubber Company of Akron Ohio bought it, with Horace Milhone bidding.
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Irene Brown
Aledo
Tih
Mercer
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Horace Milhone
Farm Service Bureau
Young Men Kidnap Girl Near Oxon Hill Maryland
Police and residents searched Maryland for 18-year-old Mary Brown who was seized by two roughly dressed young men late yesterday near Oxon Hill. Lucy Brown, 15, her sister, escaped after being dragged toward a small delivery truck on a snowy road.
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Washington
Dee
Maryland
Mary Brown
Sista
Lucy
Mary
Toney
Oxon Hill
Streamline Munitions Production Orders Issued in Washington
In Washington on December 1, Assistant Secretary of War Louis Johnson urged over 200 army procurement specialists to simplify designs and speed up mass production of munitions to avoid a repeat of 1917 18. The push supports boosted defense orders under President Roosevelt s defense reinforcements. The report also notes unrelated trivia on half tone engravings insect scents and fox tails.
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Washington
Army
Louis Johnson
High Command
Roosevelt
Stock market movers and sector names in 1960s list
A dense catalog of company names and stock percentages appears, listing firms such as Anaconda, Chrysler, General Electric, IBM, and United States Steel among many others. Percent figures and ticker-like annotations accompany each entry, reflecting a broad market rundown of equities and industrial names.
Judge Knox advocates fair play in spy trial
Federal Judge John C. Knox urged nations to learn from America's spy trial showing fair, humane justice. Three German defendants, Hofmann Voss and Glaser, were convicted of conspiring to steal military secrets and face sentencing with a maximum of 20 years. He warned spies may be among spectators and emphasized open courts and equal treatment.
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New York
John C. Knox
Waynesburg
America
Johanna Hofmann
Otto Hermann Voss
Erich Glaser
U. S. Army
Knox
Studee Knox
Nales
Market summaries from Pittsburgh Chicago and livestock
Pittsburgh markets show moderate produce demand with apples and potatoes largely steady across varieties and regions. Hogs, cattle, and sheep prices in Pittsburgh are listed with direct sales included. Chicago wheat and corn futures rise on Liverpool quotes, with weather patterns affecting domestic grain regions.
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Pittsburgh
New York Baldwins
Hubbardstons
Wealthies
Starks
Greenings
Kings
Pennsylvania Delicious
Staymans
Ben
Chicago
Liverpool
State tax survey urges lower costs to lure industry
A business columnist notes Pennsylvania lost industries to other states due to high taxes and regimentation. He cites a tax survey showing most corporations in Pennsylvania pay higher taxes than 14 comparable states. To regain industrial status, he urges reducing expenses to match competing states and trimming non relief agencies while directing aid only to bona fide cases.
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Pennsylvania
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