State in New York injunction tangles with 44 hour law
A Pennsylvania case stalls enforcement of the 44 hour week act as Holgate Brothers of Kane seek to restrain the law. Petitioners from 187 industries seek to join the suit while Secretary Bashore grants a 30 day pause before January 3. Dauphin County Judge Hargest notes industries involved may avoid prosecution pending the case, as Margiotti seeks Supreme Court review of constitutionality. The court will convene Monday.
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Charrisburg
Department of Labor and Industry
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Holgate Brothers
Kane
Indus
Ralph M. Bashove
Willam M. Hargest
Dauphin County Court
Taid Bashore
Hargest
Margiotti
Speeders urged to curb carnage on Pennsylvania roads
In a radio speech Governor Earle urged Pennsylvanians to curb speeding or face consequences. He proposed 13 speeders courts to revoke licenses for violators. Foote outlined a $2,000,000 driver training program with federal funds, aiming to cut auto deaths in 1938.
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Pennsylvania
Earle
Percy W. Fonte
Pennsylvania Motor Police
Foote
Wasserman Tests in Indiana and Blairsville for Syphilis Campaign
The nation wide effort to eradicate syphilis continues with tests led by Dr. George R. Martin in Indiana and Dr. W. Benz in Blairsville. Indiana clinic hours are 8 to 10 a.m. weekdays at the courthouse with Monday and Wednesday evenings 8 to 9 p.m. Blairsville high school hours are 4 to 6 p.m. Monday Wednesday and Thursday, 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, and 11 to 12 a.m. Saturday. Tests are free.
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George R. Martin
Indiana
BS. Capizzi
Clymer
Blairsville
Willian’ Benz
Bloody Zenith Battle Strikes Bank and Convent
Reports say sappers detonated dynamite under the bank building at a refuge positing a thunderous blast. Insurgents fled to cellars of the Santa Clara convent and the civil governor’s palace with hundreds believed killed or trapped by the explosion. Government offered no fresh assault on the convent or palace.
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Bank
Santa Clara
Offiners
Congress Session to Bring FDR Program Showdown
Washington December scene as Congress reconvenes to clash over President Roosevelt's major legislative program. Budget, relief measures, anti monopoly effort, farm and housing bills, and government reorganization spark early action while tax revisions and a war referendum face debate and possible changes.
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Washington
Dec. al
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Senate
House
Crowther
R-Ny
Rep. Ludlow
D-Ind
Battle near Teruel Has Largest Civil War Engagement
In a siege outside Teruel the largest Civil War battle to date saw over 200,000 insurgent and government troops and 200 aircraft involved. Insurgent counter offensive aimed at the city, with heavy tanks and artillery. government losses on the left were noted while right and center held under strong pressure.
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Teruel
Soil Districts Proposed Near Conemaugh River Meeting Next Week
A public meeting is planned next week to discuss four proposed soil districts. The Black Lick Creek district would run from the junction with the Conemaugh River, through several creeks and towns including Nicktown and Culver Heights, to the north bank of the Conemaugh at South Fork Junction. Also proposed are Sewickley and Jacobs Creek, Turtle Creek, and Loyalhanna Creek watershed districts detailing area boundaries and tributaries.
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Black Lick Creek
Conemaugh River
Fulton Run
Sample Run
Idamar
Fleming Summit
Cupport
Emmons
Nicktown
Culver Heights
South Fork Junction
Salt Lick Run
Ninckston Run
Laurel Run
Clark Run
Finely Run
Richards Run
Roaring Run
Townes Run
Sewickley
Jacobs Creek
Sewieckley Creek
West Relies On Public Assistance Records Plan
The official proposed opening unemployment records to the Department of Public Assistance to track those who obtain benefits while keeping employer contribution data confidential. The fund, with $85,000,000 contributed since inception, will safeguard privacy. Eligible unemployed will begin receiving payments near the end of January.
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Department of Public Assistance
Newspaper prices to rise as costs push up copies
Pittsburgh dated report notes University of Pittsburgh instructor Robert X Graham says readers should expect a one or five cent increase per newspaper due to higher newsprint and labor costs. He argues newspapers offer exceptional value for workers and readers.
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Pittsburgh
Robert X. Graham
University of Pittsburgh
Graham
Murder aboard yacht ends with two deaths and mutiny
Six survivors of the 58 foot schooner Aatie recount a brutal voyage from San Pedro to Catalina Island. Dwight Faulding is dead from bullet wounds, Jack Morgan is missing presumed killed by two crewmen who attacked him as the other passengers pleaded for safety. The group sailed toward the Mexican coast before Morgan was beaten and tossed overboard. Survivors signaled SOS and were towed to port by the Perseus. Federal investigators detained two others for further inquiry. Faulding held a large bankroll tied to the yacht and his estranged wife resides in Santa Barbara.
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Los Angeles
High Seas
Dwight L. Faulding
Santa Barbara
California
Jack Morgan
Federal Bureau Pot
FBI
John Hanson
Morgan
Hanson
Raafie
San Pedro
Catalina Island
Fauldtines
Faulding
Gertrude Turner
Robert
Elsie Berdan
Robert Horne
George Spernak
Yachsman
Jack
Mrs. Morgan
South Pacific
San Pedy
Florne
Spernak
Horne
San Diego
Coast Guard
Perseus
Aaffe
U. S
Benjamin Harrison
Ickes Calls Big Business to Ball With American People
Ickes urged big business to purge its ranks and play by rules appealing to the public’s instincts. He warned of a general sit-down strike if freedom to accumulate power remained unchecked. Senators Logan Wheeler Norris Van Nuys Hatch commented on power struggles between government, labor, and corporations as hearings on unemployment approach.
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United States
Ickes
National Labor Relations Board
Henry Ford
Logan
D-Ky
Roosevelt
Wheeler
D-Mont
Norris
Ind-Neb
Tekes
Samson
van Nuys
D-Ind
Rep. Fish
R-Ny
Dacksan
White House
Hatch
D-Nm
Senate
United States Chamber of Commerce
Treasury Balance Report Shows Year End Totals
Washington December 31. The Treasury balance as of December 29 shows receipts of 62,653,896.85 and expenditures of 58,757,059.58, leaving a balance of 2,092,580,846.75. Duncan’s receipts for the month total 27,584,735.00.
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Washington
Treasurs
Dunstans
Death Claims Aged Resident In Butler County Area
The article notes the death of 80 year old Alex Anderson at his niece Miss Margaret Anderson’s home on South Third Street. He was born November 10, 1857 and had lived much of his life in Butler County and Pine Flats before residing with his brother for six decades. Survivors include two brothers Frank in Mars and Reed in Pittsburgh, plus nieces and nephews. Services are set for 2 10 p m Sunday at his Third Street residence with burial in Oakland Cemetery.
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Alex Anderson
Margaret Anderson
South Third Street
Samuel
Sara (Dodds) Anderson
Butler County
Pine Flats
Mr. Anderson
H. Milly Anderson
Frank Anderson
Mars
Reed Anderson
Pittsburgh
Third Street
Harry Burton Boyd
First Presbyterian Church
Oakland Cemetery
George Holmes
Belsano
Indiana County
Mr. Holmes
George
Leviah (Dunwiddie) Holmes
Thamar (Sleppey) Holmes
Flora Greene
Bolsaho
David Gouehnour
Nant-y- Glo
Milroy Holmes
Colver
Bo. Om
Spruce Church
Arthur Richey
State to Open Job Branches and Compensation Rules
State announces branches to handle unemployment claims with limits on compensation. Workers receive funds for up to 18 weeks per year, with unused weeks potentially carried over. A memorial torch at County Airport will stand 200 miles visible for 200 miles atop a 30 foot shaft costing 40000 dollars to honor three aviation figures.
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Pittsburgh
Arceter
County
Ayers
Pyro
Samuel Lamley
Col
William Thaw
Halberth Rodgers
Beckman Named Banking Secretary to Succeed Harr
Beckman of Philadelphia will join Governor Earle's administration as secretary of banking, succeeding Dr. Luther A. Harr who becomes city treasurer. Beckman has long state banking service dating to 1924, with Yale and University of Philadelphia training, and varied roles from junior examiner to deputy secretary in Philadelphia.
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Harrisburg
Trland Mek
Beckman
Philadelphia
Earle
Luther A. Harr
Evie
Pinchot
Fisher
Pinthat
Cleveland
Yale
University of Philadelphia
Erie County
State Survey Shows Rate Of Recession Declining
Pittsburgh report notes slowing rate of decline in industrial activity and sustained trade, with optimism for a near rebound. It records October-November losses of 32.8 points, December start decline, and hopeful signs from inventory reductions and building awards, while coal and steel outputs remain weak.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Review
Bureau of Business Research
University of Pittsburgh
Young Scalise Faces Murder Charge in Erie Slaying
Erie police say 27 year old Ralph Scalise will be charged with first degree murder for the shooting death of his father Louis Scalise, a veteran Evie Police Detective Bureau investigator. The elder Scalise died after a quarrel in his bedroom, following a shouting match reportedly sparked by a lengthy disagreement.
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Erie
George Christoph
Ralph Scalise
Louis Scalise
Evie Police Detective Bureau
William Donsahue
Geography of Pennsylvania as a Whole published at State College
State College announces the completion of the first book for adult readers titled The Geography of Pennsylvania as a Whole. The volume Pennsylvania, a Regional Geography is by Dr Raymond E Murphy associate professor of geography and Marion Murphy research assistant in prography.
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State College
Pennsylvania State College
Pennsylvania
Raymond E. Murphy
Penn State
Marion Murphy
Two Men Detained in Death of Rose Ault
Inspector Walter Monaghan announced the release of two men named Jacob Zelkand and Morris Engaragola of New York who had been held on bond in the death investigation. Rose Ault, a 30 year old divorcee, was found dead in a hotel room where the coroner ruled death due to acute alcoholism.
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Pittsburgh
Walter Monaghan
Rose Ault
Monaghan
Jacob Zelkand
Morris Engaragola
New York
Young Boy-Parent Couple Seek Marriage in Court
In Indiana a 12 year old girl and 13 year old boy, Betty June Lacer and Thomas H. Chapman, appeared before Circuit Judge J. Raymond Powell over a 1042 pound baby. The boy admitted paternity and sought a marriage license, which statute forbids despite parental consent as the judge reviewed the peculiar case.
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Linton, Inc
Dee
J. Raymond Powell
Thomas H. Chapman
Betty June
Betty June Lacer
Ben Lacer
Fred Chapman
Thomas
Lacers
Indiana
New Year Parties Highlight City Celebrations
The piece notes police patrols to deter drunk driving as New Year events loom. Philadelphia mummers prepare a massive parade with 20 000 marchers and 106 000 dollars in costumes. Washington hosts a top society New Year’s Eve party at Friendship House, drawing celebrities and rival celebrations.
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Philadelphia
Broad Street
Washington
Edward Beale McLean
White House
John
Franklin Roosevelt, Jr
Tire Makers Optimistic on New Traction and Silent Service Lines
Tire builders express optimism as McCreary Rubber reports rising public approval for the McCreary Super Traction tire designed for mud and snow. The Silent Service tire, introduced late this year, aims to remove rumbling and squealing by engineering to quiet the modern motorcar.
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McCreary
Pennsylvania Supreme Court to rule on new workmen's comp law
Harrisburg reports that a liberalised workmen's compensation law heads to the state Supreme Court for constitutionality review. Judge Fox granted preliminary injunctions restraining two coal companies from enforcing new rates unless bonds and insurance are posted. Attorneys seek urgent Supreme Court action to avoid uncertainty and expense. Bond amounts: Rich Hill $4,000 and Morris dale $6,000. The United Mine Workers urge prompt reporting of accidents as major anthracite operators mostly reject the act in favor of county court settlements.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Supréme Court
John &, Fox
Dave Os County
Genereal Charles J. Beereldt
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
State Secretary of Labor and Industry
Rich Hill Company
Morrisdale Company
Tri-State Board
United Mine Workers of America
Hazelton
Department of Labor and Industry
Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron Company
Markets and Livestock Report from Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh markets show slow, steady demand for produce with assorted fruit and potato quotes across varieties. Livestock trading reflects modest declines in hogs and cattle, with calves veal and sheep varying by grade and size in current activity.
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Pittsburgh
New York
Baldwins
Hubbard~ Sons
West Virginia
Ohio Baldwins
Maine
Green Mountains
Florida
Bliss Trisiumphs
Death row items prompt mercy delays in Pennsylvania
John Oreszak faces January 24 execution as two friends, Edward Rose and Theodore Dominiak, fight for life before the Board of Pardons in Delaware County. In Warren County Roy Lockford awaits death while Mrs Mars Saret Karmendi, linked to the same spike baby slaying, wins a third Cambria County trial and receives 10 to 20 years. others convicted await sentences or higher court decisions.
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John Oreszak
Edward Rose
Theodore Dominiak
Board of Pardons
Delaware County
Warren County
Roy Lockford
Mars Saret Karmendi
Cambria
Lockard
Mhers
Revival at Pilgrim Holiness Church in Josephine
A revival began at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Josephine with Evangelist Rev. George Beirnes of Owen Sound Ontario. A watch night service starts tonight at 9 o clock and Sunday services include Sunday School at 9 30 Preaching at 6 45 and 7 30 with services continuing each evening at 7 30.
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Pilgrim Holiness Church
Josephine
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