Capitol Notes on 1935 PA Legislature Shifts in House
Harrisburg report describes Democratic moves to cut patronage with layoffs of a large portion of House staff, abolish top posts, and slim committees while Republicans push 25 bills from the GOP platform. Senate leadership adjusts committee counts as Gov Pinchot outlines revenue needs to balance the next budget.
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G. Everett Doying
Harrisburg
House of Representatives
Frank E. Baldwin
Plains
Senate
Wilson G. Laing
Berks
Cote Ye Layher
Wilkes-Barre
John Hamsher
Lancaster
A. Boyd Hamilton
Gifford Pinchot
George H. Earle
Republican House
Wilkinson Named Justice of the Peace for Blairsville
Governor Pin shot submitted nominations approved by the State Senate in Harrisburg include J. F. Wilkinson named as justice of the peace for Blairsville. The vacancy followed the death of William M. Hosack, who long held the post, with Ralph C. Brown as the other Blairsville peace officer.
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Giffared Pinshot
State Senate
Harrisburg
J. F. Wilkinson
Blairsville
Wilkinson
Willliam M. Hosack
Tle Peace
Ralph C. Brown
Ernest Youth Hurt Badly on Ice Covered Highway
A sleet encrusted snowfall crippled New Year traffic in Indiana. Bernard Morrison, 19, of Ernest, was critically injured after being struck by an automobile near Ernest about 2 am. He suffered skull fracture, broken right leg, and shock. James Blaine, 24, of Homer City, drove the car. he said weather prevented him from seeing the pedestrian.
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Indiana
Ernest
State Highway Patrol
Bernard Morrison
James Blaine
Homer City
M. Blaine
New Year Weather Almanac From Indiana Report
A chaotic weather blast described with storms and freezing temperatures as New Year’s Eve brought rain sleet and snow. Forecasters predict fair and warmer days ahead after winds loosened with up to six inches of snow. Road crews faced icy highways and strong winds, with continuous efforts through the night and into dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana É
Hintherland
Marek
Speer Guthrie Seriously Ill in Pennsylvania Home
Mr. Speer W. Guthrie is critically ill with pneumonia at his home on Church Street. Attoney and Mrs. Robert Smith of Greensburg, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Guthrie of Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ebberts of Lancaster have been summoned by fact for his grave condition. My, and Mrs. Wilson Guthrie reside in the family home.
Missionary Speaks Tonight at First Baptist Chapel
Miss Ross, a returned missionary from Africa, delivers a special Missions talk at the Peeley Building 7330 in the First Baptist Chapel this evening. The service accompanies the Wednesday prayer meeting and precedes the monthly business meeting.
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Miss Ross
Africa
First Baptist Chapel
Peeley Bldg
Revival at Salvation Army Meeting Tonight and Thursday
In connection with the revival meetings at the Salvation Army John D. Hess will speak tonight on The Good Samaritan Thursday night 7. M. Simpson of the Upland Indiana Bible School will be the speaker. The meetings begin at 8 sharp. Everyone is welcome.
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Salvation Army
John D. Hess
Good Samaritan
M. Simpson
Upland Indiana Bible School
Prosperity Turns Around Argund Corner in Pasadena
Los Angeles January 2 INS Prosperity notes say nearly 1,000,000 people from the west gathered at Pasadena to view the Tournament of Roses parade. Eighty five thousand attended the Stanford Alabama game paying 350000 in gate receipts. Twenty five thousand bet about 250000 on New Year races at Santa Anita. Los Angeles and Tullywood hotels report best business in eight years.
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Los Angeles
INS
Pasadena
Santa Anita Track
Tullywood
Fire Ravages at Livermore in Westmoreland County
A spectacular blaze in Livermore destroyed a general glove shop and damaged a three family dwelling near Blairsville. Losses were estimated at 25 000 dollars with Harry Fairley's store and home sustaining major damage. Fire crews from Blairsville Saltsburg New Alexandria and Greensburg battled the flames after the Livermore telephone line was cut.
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Livermore
Westmoreland
Blairsville
Saltsburg
New Alexandria
Greensburg
Aame
Conesmeaugh River
Harry Fairley
Westmoreland-Indiana County
Conemaugh River
H. B. Fairley
George Morford
Albert Sing
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Cresson Doctor Suffers Skull Fracture in Fall
Dr. James Lynch a 65 year old Cresson physician fell on icy pavement near his home last evening. He suffered a probable skull fracture and a fractured nose and was taken to Mercy Hospital Johnstown, admitted about 9 PM. Family summoned but details unavailable as conditions appeared fair today.
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James Lynch
Cresson
Mercy Hospital
Johnstown
Lynch
Congress Mobilizes as Roosevelt Prepares State of the Nation
Washington dispatch reports mobilization of the 74th Congress as President Roosevelt plans to address a joint session to deliver the annual state of the nation message. The session, with many first-time oath takers and new Senate faces, is expected to hinge on economic policy and wartime budgets.
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Washington
Roosevelt
74Th Congress
White House
George R. Stolmes
I. N.S
INS
Rosevelt
Congress
House
Senate
Punxsutawney Boy Struck by Car in Snowy Dawn
Richard Thompson eight-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Thompson of Punxsutawney is in serious condition at Adrian hospital after a car driven by J W Smith of Piler street DuBais struck him in West End around 830 Monday morning. He suffers severe head lacerations and fractures of both legs though officials expect recovery. The accident occurred as heavy snow reduced visibility.
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Richard Thompson
Andrew Thompson
Punxsutawney
Adrian Hospital
West End
J. W. Smith
Piler Street
DuBais
Lees
Pifer
Treasury weighs mor al and money in film censors case
Washington January 2 The Treasury faces a double issue as Congress considers rediscount rules while a domestic dispute surfaces over the German film Ecstasy Actress Hood Kiesler appears in a nude frame prompting debate led by Secretary Morgenthau who did not publicly comment Officials say the photography is superb but the film has drawn papal and other denunciations The page two continuation notes a push to suppress the release amid family controversy
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Washington
INS
Treasury
Congress
Eleners
Hoody Kiesler
Morgenthau
Belasy
Pritaz Mandel
Inj
Disaster Jinx Downs Plane in Blizzard on Adirondack Peak
Four occupants of the Curtis Consler plane marooned in the Adirondacks after a blizzard crash. The second disaster followed a prior wreck near Tottenville on Staten Island last May. No injuries reported in the latest incident, but conditions remain perilous.
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AML
Wife Dies As Plans Made To Bury Husband
Mrs. Sarah Tinella (Mitchell) Billingslee, 77, died at her Center township home a few minutes before 3 from pneumonia and shock after her husband Thomas F. Billingslee, 78, died Saturday at Indiana Hospital. Funeral services were held at their home with Greenwood Cemetery interment. she to be buried beside him Friday. He was a prominent Center township farmer, born 1861 in Westmoreland County, married 1895 to Sarah Mitchell, later active in local church and community.
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Sarah Tinella
Mitchell) Billingslee
Center Township
Pheumonia
Thomas F. Billingslee
Indiana Hospital
Billingslee
Green+ wood Cemetery
Indiana
Alexander Mitchell
Sarah (McCormick) Mitchell
Old
Indiana State Normal School
United Presbyterian Church
Homer City
Greenwood Cemetery
Murrysville
Westmoreland County
Indiana County
Blacklick Township
Sarah Tinedta Mitchell
Mitchell
Billinggl Oe
Robert J. Billingslee
County Sinking Fund Board Prepares 17600 Dollar Coupon Payments
Indisia County Sinking Fund Board counts coupons totaling 17600 dollars due today for a one million dollar road bond issue. Coupons for six months interest on this issue are payable now, with another million dollar bond's coupons due January 15th and totaling RTM. The board has funds in local banks to cover both payments.
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Indisia County Sinking Fund Board
RTM
Boars
Econigy
County motor accidents rise in Indiana county area
Indiana county highways saw a sharp rise in motor vehicle accidents in 1934 despite prevention efforts. The State Highway Patrol reported 316 investigated incidents in the district, up from 217 in 1933, an increase of about 45.6 percent.
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Indiana
State Highway Patrol
Recorder Calhoun Loses His Auto
The 1930 Chevrolet roadster of Recorder William R. Calhoun of 584 Grandview avenue was stolen Monday night from Court Place. The description was broadcast over the statewide police system. The car carried 1935 registration plates 977-D.
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Chevrolet
Register
William R. Calhoun
Grandview Avenue
Court Place
Iidianu Pulive
Defiant Hauptmann Goes On Trial In Lindbergh Case
Bruno Richard Hauptmann entered the Flemington courtroom amid a large press contingent to face murder charges in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. Judge Thomas W. Trenchard presided as Hauptmann, pale yet defiant, was escorted from custody to a defense chair in the historic court.
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James L. Kilgallen
I. N.S
Flemington
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Bar of Justice
Harry K. Thaw
New York
Stanford White
Supreme Court
Thomas W. Trenchard
Hauptmann
Defense Counsel
Not Worrying Says Accused By Hauptmann in Pretrial
In a flat, expressionless jail cell Hauptmann told Attorney Egbert Rosecrans he was not worried and felt fine before his trial for the Lindbergh baby murder. The pretrial moment showed him steady, with gray eyes and steady fingers as he held a cigar. The scene unfolded in Flemington New Jersey where prosecutors and defense teams prepare for the electric chair fight amid widespread public interest and ongoing coverage.
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Kenneth T. Downs
N.S
Baby Lindbergh
Rasecvans
Hauptmann
Pinchot Expresses Deepest Gratitude Upon Leaving Office
Gaylord Pinchot expresses his deepest gratitude in a weekly newsletter to Pennsylvanians who twice elected him Governor. He says he has treasured the privilege of serving two terms and reflects on Pennsylvania's size wealth and opportunities.
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Marrisburg
Gay
Gifford Pinehot
Lindbergh Observes Hauptmann Trial Entrance
Col Charles A Lindbergh attends the Hauptmann trial in New Jersey court. The courtroom fills with state and defense lawyers as prosecutors and defense counsel confer. Lindbergh sits with folded arms, eyes fixed on Hauptmann while prosecutors and attorneys prepare for proceedings. Continued on Page Two.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Rasie Lion
Anthony M Hauck, Jr
Hunterdon County
David T. Wilensz
Wilents
Edward J. Reile
Reilly
Chicago Team Plays Here Tonight at Indiana High
Chicago Y M C A College brings WoO teams to Indiana High for gymnastic display and fast basketball. The touring squad from Pittsburgh district will face Indiana town and then Johnstown. Arcadia High's Buicks open the evening against Arcadia, promising a strong prelim.
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Indiana
Chicago Y. M. C. A
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Johngstuwt
Baskebball
Jodiana
Arcadia High
Pune
Arcadia
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Baby Face
Nelson
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Chase
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Punxs
du Pont
Eugene du Pont TI
Margaret Dudley Chapman
Lake Forest
Bar Harbor
Fish Mountain
Gloversville
N.Y
Irinspark
Dale Dryer
Ernest Dryer
Robert Ttntbrook
Federal Bureau of Education
Tha Oly
Thos. M. Billingslee
Mate
Charl Frederick Mey
Whitelownship
Calhoun
N. J. Court
Lindbergh Baby
America
Pinchot
State of New Jersey
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