WPA workers warned to accept private jobs or be fired
District 13 WPA workers across Westmoreland and Armstrong Counties face dismissal if they refuse private industry offers. Acting Director A G Mercer urged cooperation, stressing that accepting suitable private employment is mandatory, temporary or permanent, with reemployment plans after completion.
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Works Progress Administration
Westmoreland
Indiana
Armstrong
WPA
A. G. Mercer
Mercer
Ime
Maccabees Rise to Restore Jewish Temple
The account recalls the revolt led by Mattathias and Judah Maccabee against Greek rule near Jerusalem. A small band of pietists fought three years to establish a free Jewish kingdom, carrying banners with sacred verses. They reclaimed the sanctuary, purified it, and rededicated it on the 25th day of Kislev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Zion
Zechariah
Mipin
Hitler Imposes Drastic Economic Decree
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler presides as the cabinet enacts a sweeping set of laws. Key measures include death for economic saboteurs, mandatory registration of German assets abroad, and compulsion of all youth into the Hitler Youth, aiming to accelerate exploitation of mineral resources and standardize taxes. Goebbels leads welfare conversion to a state foundation. Catholics fear loss of religious training as Nazi control expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hermann Wilhelm Gorring
Germany
Reichsffehrer
Adolf Hitler
der Fuchrer
Coe
Ikischey Beobachter
Hitler
Hitler Youth
Mathers
Reich
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Lowly Worm Losing Fight Amidbait Report in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg dispatch notes the end of the game fish season with the Fish Commission reporting artificial bait dominance. Notable catches include John P. Hosier’s big largemouth bass of 23 inches weighing seven pounds five ounces in Stillwater Lake in the Poconos. John Ewing netted a five pound one ounce smallmouth at Connellwood Creek, with other large smallmouths from Conewango Creek and Conneaut Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
The
Fish Commission
John Pb, Hosier
Easton
Still Wailer Lake
Poconos
Upper
Allegheny
Conbedoguinat Creek
Conneaut Lake
John Ewing
Premum
R. B. Dalrymple
Warren
Conewango Creek
Warren County
Hanukkah Traditions and Charitable Festivities Described
The piece explains Kislev rededication to God and Hanukkah as a largely children's festival. It notes children light candles each night from the first to the eighth, games and gifts, and communal celebrations. A legend of the temple lamp burning for eight days is mentioned along with joy for the entire community, including those less fortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mionth
Kislev
Httle
Josephine plan razing signals new development
Continued discussion notes demolition of junked steel cement and brick at the Josephine plant area as weather permits clearing the acreage for upcoming development. Sources claim a coal driven project with Freeport and Miller seams may start, reviving activity in southern Widinaw County after years of quiet following the blast furnace closure.
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Feneral
Freeport
Josephine
Say
Josephine Town
Sui
Widinaw County
Premature furnace collapse wrecks street scene
The photo taken yesterday afternoon shows the debris scattered ground after the big furnace stove fell. The familiar all-black slacks worn by motorists are absent, and the future is viewed with interest.
Westwood murder case spurs Westmoreland probe
Four men and a woman waived preliminary hearings in a Westwood probe alleging a plot to frame an innocent man, James J. Westwood, life prisoner for his wife’s murder. John Williams and others posted bonds of 5,000 each. Bessie Bowser could not post bail. The group was linked to plans targeting a tourist camp operator as the slayer of Martha Westwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
James J. Westwood
John Williams
Wilmerding
Thomas Borden
McKees
Charles WJ. Margioli
Martha Westwood
Court Suggests Pay Law Be Repealed in Pittsburgh Case
In Pittsburgh a former mayor's suit to collect 2500 dollars for two and a half years of service prompts Judge Rowand to urge the legislative body to repeal a five year old statute granting the county payment for minor police court hearings. McNair, who resigned as mayor and was replaced by Cornelius D. Scully, seeks the sum as his salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Drc. 2
Alegheny County
Maydis William' N. McNair
Harry H. Rowand
Allegheny
Legislaive Bady
McNair
Cornelius D. Scully
Good Prospects for C B C Miners
Good earnings will continue for the Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corp miners. A. J. Musser, vice president and general manager, said operations run at capacity. Two week payrolls average over $100,000 as earnings remain strong through Christmas and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield
A. J. Musser
International Conference Opens Amid High Level Talks
The report covers the Inter American Conference opening with President Roosevelt and President Justo in Buenos Aires. August Gennerich died of a heart attack at a Buenos Aires restaurant. Delegates praised speeches and plan formal procedures for forthcoming meetings. Roosevelt invited Justo to Washington and Justo proposed coordinating peace efforts with the League of Nations.
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United States
August Gennerich
Justa
Generich
Buenos Aires
Justo
Indianapolis
Montevideo
Uru-Guay
Omg Tre
League of Nations
Roosevelt
Washington
International Non-Intervention Committee
Couuntry
Europe
Geneva
Spain
Germany
Italy
League of Nations Council
Francisco Franco
Obituary notices for three local residents
Obituary brief lists Margaret Phia wife of Eugene Spargo of Plainsville MN. Mildred Wissinger wife of Walter Wissinger of Conemaugh. Additional details not provided.
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Phia
Margaret
Eugene Spargo
Plainsville
MN. d
Mildred
Walter Wissinger
Conemaugh
Distinguishing Mark on Half Dollar Tied to Passage
Clinton Ind with Cen tenary says he marked a half dollar 33 years ago as part of his travel payment from Europe to the United States. He says the same coin came back in change at a Centenary Miss tavern recently.
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Small World
Clinton
Ind
Doe Barto
Centenary
Europe
United States
Barto
Nh Tavern
Reading Pickets Lie In Snow And Slush
In Reading Pennsylvania pickets lay in snow and slush in a third effort to block Berkshire Knitting Mills main entrance while a strike continued. Thirty pickets were arrested along with 108 others for blocking sidewalks in prior days. charges of rioting were filed against Wyomissing police chief Benjamin Widson.
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Benjamin Widson
Wyomissing
John W. Seltzer
Chief Widson
Treasury Is Poorer Today
Pennsylvania began December with a deficit of 11 million dollars as state funds show the treasury balance at 45,440,490 versus 58,506,55 in October. The general fund fell to 12,002,699 from 17,194,784, while the motor fund rose to 5,667,906 from 3,017,086. Total operative funds dropped to 28,705,971 and custodial funds declined to 16,734,518 from 26,953,809.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Charles A. Waters
Treasury
Local resident, long-serving auditor, dies at 82
A Derry man who retired from public service in 1930 after 54 years with the Derry Presbyterian Church died at his home. He leaves his wife Rose Moore and three children, Mrs. Kenneth G. Lenhart of Punxsutawney, Dr. Chas FP Herring and Glenn Herring of Pittsburgh. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 PM with Rev. Russell H Crummy officiating, burial in Coles cemetery in Derry.
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Kitty Stadtmiller
Florida Hie
Miami
Dr. Gottsum
Herlock Shomes
Kenny Walker
James Buchheit
Wallace Guthrie
Prince Yahami
George Miller
Bernice Campbell
Conny
Heross
Lotelle Hooper
Carriani
Ruth Stavees
Dorothy Reithmiller
Dolly Cauversu
Betty Brandon
Mary Renzalla
Annabel Ray
Ben Parks
Betty Beally
Lions
Angie Cardaman
Regar
Margaret (Bennett) Berkebile
Brushvalley
Berkebile
Pine Township
Cherryhill Township
Peter Bennett
W. C. Berkebile
A. J. Berkebile
Ross Berkebile
Indiana
Ralph Berkebile
Vinesondale
C. V. Weaver
Kittanning
Norman Little
Blair Nelson
Homer
Samuel Kent
Brushvalley Fornship
June
Meredith
Iva
Ruth
Shirley Berkebile
Hetrick Dick
Penn Run
Earl Reed
F. A. Webb
Brushvatley Mts
Ionn Robert Anderson
Richard
Mary
Yartolon) Anderson
Rossiter
Harald
Rebecca Marie
Mr. Davis
Rossiter Presbyterian Cimunh
Union Cemetery
Enry Uerman Herring
West Third Ave
Derry
Mr. Herring
Cincinnati
Charles P
Mary Tulea Herring
P.R.R
Com
Russell H. Crummy
Coles Cemetery
Ministers press to keep King in line amid Edinburgh visit
British ministers urge a steadying hand as press voices reflect concern over the King's private life and calls for spiritual guidance. Editorials note the King’s potential need for God’s grace, while observers discuss the Crown’s future role and the controversy surrounding royal conduct.
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Britain
Times
Anne Duke and Duchess of York
Edinburgh
Scotland
Edward
The
George
Sotland
London
Anthony Eden
A. W. F. Blunt
Bradford
Birmingham Post
England
Leeds Mercury
Yorkshire Observer
Post
King Edward to Quietly Prepare For Personal Religion
The statement argues that King Edward should undertake personal religious preparation in a discreet manner as he sees fit. It emphasizes sovereignty in matters of faith and the need for private spiritual readiness without public ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Madrid bombarded as fascist air raid devastates city
Sixteen fascist bombers struck Madrid blasting key districts near Moades prison and Cuatro Caminas. The attack damaged Calle Jordan and University City areas as hospitals treated gas injury cases. Two British MPs escaped shrapnel as militiamen and foreign volunteers held the advancing lines amid anti aircraft fire.
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Moades
Marques de Uriquijo Street
University
Rosales
Vyatro Caminos
Calle Jordan
Cuatro Caminas
W. H. Green
Green
Madrid
Seville Radio
Cordoba
Truck Driver Exam Open for Job Here in Indiana
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for truck driver heavy duty. A vacancy in the Soil Conservation Service, Indiana, and future similar positions will be filled from this examination. Salary is 1200 dollars per year with 3.5 percent retirement deduction. Applications at the post office must be filed with the Third U. S. Civil Service District in Philadelphia by December 16, 1934. An estimated 2,009,000 golfers are in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Soil Conservation Service
Indiana
Third
U. S. Civil, Service District
Old Post Office
Philadelphia
Harrisburg to Hear Unemployment Insurance Bill Debate
The Pennsylvania legislature in a special session moved toward final action on Governor Earle’s unemployment insurance bill. Hearings were set for 2 p.m. as lawmakers fast track the measure offering weekly payments of 7.50 to 15 dollars.
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Harrisburg
Earle
Democratic General Assembly
General Assembly
House
Senate
Prosecutors Sworn In For Monaghan Case In Fayette County
Two men were sworn as temporary prosecuting attorneys in Fayette County to handle the third degree death case of Frank C. Monaghan. Former Judge Davis W. Henderson and Thomas A. Waggoner Jr. were named by Attorney General Charley Margiotti. District Attorney James A. Reilly remains in office but not in active capacity until the case is resolved. Reilly and others indicted challenge Margiotti’s appointment and defense arguments proceed in court.
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Uniontown
Fayette County
Davis W.henderson
Thomas A. Waggoner, Jr
Charley J. Margialti
Frank C. Monaghan
James A. Reilly
Harry W. Byrne
Monaghan
Bertillon
County Court House
Margiotti
Reilly
John C. Wall
Mrs Tomb Feted On 85th Birthday In Armagh
Armagh's oldest resident Mrs Mary A Tomb widow of Dr. Robert J Tomb celebrated her 85th birthday Saturday at home. Honor guest, refreshments served by her daughters. Present were sons W H Tomb of Johnstown and Homer J Tomb of Johns town with families and daughters Fannie Tomb of Latrobe Martha Tomb of Armagh. Also sister Mrs Laura Cramer and daughters Ruth and Bess of Ferndale attended.
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Armagh
Mary A. Tomb
Robert J. Tomb
Johnstown
W. H
South Street
Homer J
Hammer Avenue
Fannie Tomb
Latrobe
Martha
Laura Cramer
Ruth
Bess
Ferndale
Eighty Men Attack Snow in Severe Winter Crisis
A winter blast devastates Pennsylvania as eighty men battled heavy snow and icy roads. Marine Corporal Robert C. Smeltzer was killed in Philadelphia in a sedan crash. three others injured. The storm triggers record low temps, with Kane at 21 below and Pittsburgh at 33 above zero. Snowfall blocks highways from Franklin to Pittsburgh, with four to eight inches reported in several towns.
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Bethlehem
Frank Covant
Erie
Owls Nest
Ridgway
Henry Mechain
Clarendon
Kane
Fairdale
Alleghenies
iPlisburgh
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Franklin
Pittsburgh
Freeport
Armstrong County
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Ravently
Commerce Department
Moorhead
By the
Toyland
Westwood
Gus Gennerich
Will
Gennericn
New York
Lions Club
R.D
Helen
Virgil Speicher
Conemaugh Township
Somerset County
George T. Robinson
Hay Funeral Home
Boswell
Greenwood Cemetery
Mary Anna Matytiles
Theophilus Matthis
Commodore
Youngstown
Santa
Covington, Ky
Board of Health
William Henry Labounty
Guernsey
Labounty
Reading
DUKE
Baltimore
Cumberland Terrace
News-Chronicle
Doctor Blunt
Birmingham
Evangeling Booth
Stalvation Army
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