Labor group pressure forces House action in Harrisburg
Harrisburg December 14 The labor group pushes its bills as Rep Hiram Andrews aims to force all members to remain at the Capitol while social labor and recovery legislation is advanced The House votes 148 to 17 to empower the sergeant at arms to bring absentees to the floor and proceed with bills despite opposition to sitting.
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Robert F. Gorman
N. S
Harrisburg
House of Representatives
Hiram G. Andrews
Cambria
Andrews
Capitol
Hee
House P
Kane Limited Dividend Housing Corporation
Gifford Pinechot
Pennsylvania
O'Connor
Receck
Indiana hunters claim deer limit in rustic Munson camp
A crew from Indiana hunted deer at Munson and reached the limit of six. They camped in a dilapidated shanty on Unelton's farm led by captain Jacek Chelton. An agreement cut the shirt tails of those unlucky, with Charley McGee among the losers. Some missed bucks, but the group remained good sports and invited back to Mimnson anytime.
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Indiana
Munson
Unelton
Jacek Chelton
Matt
Charley McGee
Blair Clinton
Steve
Mimnson
Pennsylvania House Passes Bills On Work Hours And Pensions
The House approved an O Rourke bill restricting women to 44 hours weekly and a Fitzgerald bill extending appeals in workers compensation cases. Other measures passed included McEhyee prohibiting new liquor licenses in anti beer vote towns, Lose Reetenwald pensions for the blind, and Wilson old age pensions. The Senate moved Blumberg liquor fund bills for 6 million to finance pensions, while Hoopes bills to regulate private wage payments were deemed unconstitutional. A Craig resolution backed federal age 18 labor limits. The Civil Works Administration reported 160,668 Pennsylvania jobs restored with 48 hours until the deadline December 15. An extension of the Farrell storm sewer project in Mercer County was listed.
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O'Rourke
Fitzgerald
Workmen's Compensation Board
Courts of Common Pleas
House
Senate
McEhyee
Pennsylvania
Blumberg
House of Representatives
Darlington Hoopes
Pennsylvania Civil Works Administration
CWA
Roosevelt
Farrell
Mercer County
Revenge Motive Shocks Pasadena Dentist Murder
Detectives say jealousy and secret love sparked the ambush killing of 44 year old Dr. Leonard Siever in Pasadena near the Scottish Rite cathedral as he approached his car. A cryptic note and a kiss prompted police to question patients while Miss Mary Rockwell, a longtime patient, said she had no romantic ties with Siever.
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Leonard Siever
Pasadena
Siéver
Siever
Dr. Sivar
Rockwell
Liquor Tax Debate Signals Looming Federal Levy
Warnings from lawmakers amid state liquor tax rises as congress faces possible federal liquor taxation without state reference. Pennsylvania liquor board lists nine new store-site options and cancels one Altoona plan while licensing 210 new retail outlets statewide. A Washington debate echoes Cochran urging low whiskey taxes to curb high prices before the Celler bill.
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Thon
Congress
Altoona
Harrisburg
Liquor Control Board
West Virginia Miners Learn How They Benefit From NRA
Morgantown on December 14 1948 West Virginia miners learn that the new deal aims to aid them as well as industries The Morgantown homesteading project plans small farms of one to two acres equipped with pipeless furnaces electricity and bathrooms Homes cost about 2000 with no down payment and 16 to 20 years to pay The program follows Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt's visit to Scott's Run miners and their families and offers government factory work to support farm life Joe Whorwald and family are highlighted as beneficiaries who faced mining layoffs and eviction before securing a homestead and hopeful future in farming
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James R. McCarthy
N. S
Morgantown
W. Vas
Scott's Run
West Virginia
Franklin JD. Roosevelt
Joe Whorwald
Joe
Arthurdate
Hewe
Mlen
Ellen
Public whiskey prices rise amid reform debate
The speaker notes whiskey now sells for 66.50 a case, compares it with 1905 wholesale prices of 9 to 12 a case, and warns that repeal of the 18th amendment could bring a public backlash if affordable liquor is not available.
Bracken Declared Not Guilty In Battery Case
Bracken found not guilty of fault and battery over an incident on the Indiana Blairsville road near Homer Matthews. Geisel allegedly failed to stop after his car struck Glen Matthews of Jeannette, Pa., injuring him slightly. Zigmond Kitchen of Young Township faced larceny charges. trial of Peter Arcurjo of Creekside for receiving stolen goods forging title and operating a vehicle with a defaced engine number was scheduled.
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Geisel
Glen Matthews
Jeannette
Blairsville
Homer Mathews
Givlitan Conservation Corps
Clearfield County
Zigmond Kitchen
Young Township
Peter Arcurjo
Creakside
Man Held as Death Suspect Near Knox County
A woman drove to an isolated shed where elder Walter Witherup was offered a drink and later found dazed. His body was later found near Elmo by three Knox County deer hunters Raymond Hunter, 28, Leroy Huntling, 17, and Ford Knight, 17. The discovery followed his last sighting near Kennerdell, about 20 miles away.
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Witherup
Walter
Elmo
Knox
Raymond Hunter
Leroy Huntling
Ford Knight
Lonely Jease
Kennerdell
Unemployment Registration Starts Again On Friday
A Friday restart of unemployment registration follows a broad canvass among banks and party members. The plan envisions a short session to push the Administration program, adjourn by May 1, with April 15 floated but unlikely if tax fights erupt. President Roosevelt may say recovery is an accomplished fact and seek about 5 billion dollars in new appropriations for public works and relief, including civil works, emergency projects, and direct relief, while Republicans react with optimism and caution.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Rosevelt
Yleighly
Wiese
Progressives Back Administration in New Congress
In a Capitol return, Senator Hiram Johnson argues the nation cannot roll back the program as the 1930s era finances are explained. He warns of economic peril and supports continuing administration policies. Inflation sparks cross party friction, but broad accord favors the White House’s plans in the coming session.
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Ney
Hram Johnson
California
Obituary for George A. Kelly Jr in Pittsburgh area
George Armstrong Kelly Jr 69 president of George A Kelly Brig Company and Lilsmere Land Company died recently at his home 600 Shady Avenue A lifelong Pittsburgher he was the son of George A and Agnes G Tt Kelly He served on the board of Allagheny Cemetery Dunueste Club and Pittsburgh Athletic Association He was uncle to George A Kelly III injured in a no the line of duty automobile accident near White Sulphur Springs WV on Oct 9 He leaves two sisters Cynce R Kelly and Agnes R K Bocbe of New Haven Conn and a brother Samuel R Kelly Funeral services will be private with burial in Allegheny Cemetery
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Wpovec
AL Kelly
Pittsburgh
George Armstrong Kelly, Jr
George A. Kelly Brig Company
Lilsmere Land Company
Shady Avenue
Mr. Kelly
Old Allegheny
George A
Agnes G. Tt. Kelly
Kelly
Allagheny Cemetery
Dunueste Club
Pittsburgh Athletic Association
Woodmont Bog and Gun Club
George A. Kelly
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Cynce R. Kelly
Agnes R. K. Bocbe
New Haven
Conn
Samuel R. Kelly
Allegheny Cemetery
Revivals At Gospel Hall Continue With Notable Interest
Evangelist Robert Young of Magnolia New Jersey speaks nightly at 7 45 with sermons from a single Bible book. No meeting Saturday. Sunday service at 730 PM. All doctrines preached, no collections taken. All are welcome.
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Gospel Hall
Carpenter Arenue
Robert Young
Magnolia
N. J
Bolivian Stronghold Falls in Chaco Campaign
Paraguay forces reportedly captured Fore Saavedra, a chief Bolivian stronghold, as of December 14. Bolivia remains with only Fort Munoz garrison while Paraguayan troops push deeper into Bolivian territory in several sectors.
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HUMOS
Rochester inmate refuses life saving operation before execution
Roza Caccamisee, 24, condemned for murder, refuses an appendectomy that could save his life, arguing against surgery as the state plans for his later electric chair. Prison officials report he was placed in a death cell and resisted at the operating table, prompting care with ice picks to ease pain.
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Ossiving
N.Y
Site Sing
Roza Caccamigee
Rochester
Caccamise
Edmund P. van de Water
Monroe County
Charles Sweet
Grangers at odds on policy farm problems
Fred Brenkman of Washington D C, legislative representative of the National Grange, spoke at the session last evening. Harvey Tibbett of Ebensburg led songs and the State College Student Grange staged a play The Ghost Hunters. Nineteen candidates from across the state were initiated during the sixth degree exemplification in a Johnstown High School auditorium filled with delegates and visiting Grangers. John A Boak served as master of the degree with M A Spleen Overseer Ira G Gross lecturer John H Light secretary Mrs Frank Stoner Pomona Mrs Frank Draves Ceres Mrs John Richards Flora Mrs John Richards Steward Walter Hoppie assistant steward J Edwin Brown lady assistant steward Mrs Gillen Michaels gatekeeper Vernon Carr Music directed by H Koontz of Bedford with Miss Ethel Mier as pianist.
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Fred Brenkman
Washington, D. C
National Grange
Harvey Tibbett
Ebensburg
State College
Johnstown High School
John A. Boak
M. A. Spleen
Tecturer
Ira G. Gross
John H. Light
Pomona
Frank Stoner
Ceres
Prank Draves
Flora
John Richards
Walter Hoppie
J. Edwin Brown
Gillen “Michaels
Vernon Carr
H. Koontz
Bedford
Ethel Mier
Defaulters Grant Christmas Payment Breaks
The article reports that defaulters authorized payments that expired last month. Italy plans to pay $1,000 or about 82,198,905, Latvia ~ $18,705 of $88,300, and Lithuania ~ $10,000 of $105,478. Acting Secretary William Phillips pressed debtors to pay more, but Czacho slovakin resisted with a take it or leave it stance. The five percent installment figure equals half of the Lausanne aim for a nine-tenths cut in German reparations, rejected as too low.
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Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
William Phillips
Czachoslovakin
D&me
Europe
Germany
United States
Liquor job exams set Saturday for up to 2500 applicants
About 2000 to 2500 liquor store job applicants will take civil service exams Saturday in high school classrooms. They will not write names on papers, receiving a number as their ID to prevent bias. Race creed and political affiliation remain unknown until after grading and name-number matching in Harrisburg.
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Department of Public Instruction
Clarrisburg
Former Senator Reed Is Benedict
Former U.S. Senator Reed and Laura Almstead Reed wed at the bride’s apartment after a small dinner party. They depart for a ten day trip with Chicago as the first stop. Reed’s estranged wife, Mrs Laura Reed of Cedar Rapids, died on December 12, 1953 after 46 years of marriage.
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United States District Court of Kangay
Countys drastic tax move to boost finances and recoveries
County leaders consider aggressive tax collection to cover unpaid 1988 taxes of about 180000. Bonds or local borrowing deemed insufficient long term. November brings Commissioner sales of GL properties with around 600 remaining. Treasurer’s sales advertised last August, with about 2000 properties involved.
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Indiana County
Jaw
Lindberghs Near Puerto Rico Head Home from Trinidad
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh left Port of Spain and headed toward Puerto Rico. They will stay overnight at the governor's palace in San Juan, marking Lindberghs' third and second visits to the island, as plans call for a later flight to Miami after plane maintenance. The couple reported progress from Port Castries and Guadalope en route.
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Port OF Spain
Trinidad
INS
Puerto Rico
Charles A. Lindbergh
San Juan
Charles A Lindbergh
Horton
Governor's Palace
Lindbergh
Colonel Lindbergh
Miami
Continu
Port Castries
Lindberghs
Dominica
Guadaloupe
Puerto Rica
Freed of murder weds tomorrow in New York
Athos Terzani, 81, acquitted by a Queens County jury of murder, plans to wed Tillie Golia, 23, tonight at a Christmas benefit for political prisoners. The ceremony follows Terzani’s alleged shooting of Anthony Fierro at a Khaki Shirts of America meeting.
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New York
Dee
Queens County
Athos ‘Terzani
Terzani
Tillie | Golia
Athony Fierro
Khaki Shirts of
America
State Police Rush To Break Labor Plot At Frick Mines
Uniontown Bee reports Attorney Cavaleante says State Police rushed to Grindstone and Rowe Run Frick mines answering a labor plot. He says deputies and Brotherhood members were on scene and that a serious outbreak was prevented after contacting Governor Pinchot at midnight Monday.
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Uniontown
Bee
Fayette Couity
Grindstone
Rowe’s
Colonial
Frick
Anthony Cavaleante
Gifford Pinchot
Cavalante
Pinchos
Javaleante
Bank Bandits Loot Unity Trust Bank Raid in Chicago
Chicago police and investigators say seven bank bandits raided the Unity Trust and Savings Bank. They held the bank for about two hours and stole cash and negotiable securities totaling roughly 74 thousand to 100 thousand dollars from safety deposit boxes. The looters carried a small radio indicating no alarm was set off during the raid.
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Chicago
Ins—Palace
Unity Trust and Savings Bank
Gold Diggers of 1988 and To the Last Man at Clymer Theatre
Two feature films opened at the Clymer Theatre with Gold Diggers of 1988 from Warner Bros and the epic To the Last Man starring Zane Grey sources. The run continues, promising a lavish program of Western action and musical spectacle.
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Clymer Theatre
State Theatre
Clymer
Zane Grey
Pargnount
Public support for prosecution of lynch mob leaders
San Jose California reports public opinion backs arrest and trial for those involved in the lynching of Thomas H Thurmond and Jack Holmes over the Brooke Hart kidnapping murder. Anthony Cataldi 18, called the Paul Revere of the mob, faces grand jury presentation. ACLU criticized as officials vow to act. Local leaders urge legal action while some residents complain of interference. A Navajo inventor touts a flat landing platform with magnetic aids, and Alpha Centauri is noted as a distant nearby fixed year.
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San Jose
Cal
INS
San Sosa
Thomas H. Thurmond
Jack Holmes
Brooke Hart
Anthony Cataldi
Paul Revere
American Civil Liberties Union
C.B. Goodman
Smid
Goodman
Fred Thomas
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New ‘Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
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Eixtration
John D. Pennington
Prohibition
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Gab Sftar
Lutiveny
Washington
Senate Finance and House
John J. Cochran
Missouri
Cochran
Celler
Coch
Bill Folds House Shippers
Moorhead
NRA
Bracken
Senate Banking Committee
Finance
White House
E. Wi. Davis
James Decker
Penn Run
Marty
Honest Davis
Chester Davis
Tea Brothers
Clinton Decker
Johnstown
Frank Decker
Penn Jton
Clark Decker
Colyer
Leona Morey
Lynchburg
Grangers
Reed
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Lynchnes
Cataldi
Alpha Centauri
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Jamison
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Paris
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