Johnstown to Center Study of Flood Forecast System
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania begins preliminary flood forecasting studies centered on Johnstown famed for 1880 and 1936 floods. Dr. James Bogardus says aim is a statewide network with 100+ stations, gauges on Conemaugh and Stony Creek, plus radio warning tests to speed flood alerts and evacuations.
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Harrisburg
Mwylvania
Johnstown
James Bogardus
Forests and Waters
Cambria
Commonwealth
South Fork Creek
Stony Creek
Department of Forests and Waters
Geological Survey
U.S. Weather Bureau
Dunin
Summit
Laurel Hill Summit
Buckstown
Conemaugh River
South Fork
Hooversville
Somerset County
Federal Trade Commission Licenses for Interstate Business
The Borah and O’Mahoney bill would require licenses or charters from the Federal Trade Commission before doing business across state lines. The commission would grow to nine members and can revoke licenses for anti trust or monopolistic conduct. It seeks wage fairness, child labor limits, union bargaining rights, and data access for price and cost analysis to curb abuses.
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Federal Trade Commission
Commission
The
Trade Commission
Congress
Hard for FDR to secure China policy support
The article notes that avoiding friction in foreign relations is difficult for FDR. Administrations leaders in Congress debate a proposed expansion program for battleships. Reports say Roosevelt may seek about $60,904,088 for two new battleships and assert the priority of safeguarding American interests in China.
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Hes
China
House
Roosevelt
Coal Parley On Anthracite Crisis Sits With Nation Leaders
Harrisburg pauses to hear views from John L. Lewis Philip Murray and Lt Gov Kennedy on federal regulation of Pennsylvania s half billion dollar anthracite problem. Governor Farley will host a meeting with Anthracite Institute and his commission to seek a broader plan before approaching the White House for Roosevelt s advice. If federal action fails state laws may be invoked to avert a costly special session.
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Bogardus
Harrisburg
Farle
Pennsylvania
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of
White House
Roosevelt
Vote split on Ludlow war referendum amendment
The proposal by Rep Ludlow aimed to bar Congress from declaring war without a national referendum, except in invasion. The split reflected a divide from the 218 House members who supported sending the amendment to consideration. The National Council for Prevention of War, allied with peace groups, issued a statement as the issue gained momentum.
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Ludlow Dind
Congress
United States
House
National Council For Prevention of War
Guffey and Pinchot Rivalry Echoes In Pennsylvania Politics
Regular leaders debate potential gubernatorial bid by Guffey and how Pinchot and Guffey machines may clash this autumn. Dated recall of 1912 and 1914 campaigns shows past feuds, Reed’s attack on Pinchot, and Guffey’s rise alongside Roosevelt boosters. Pinchot asserts aim to be nominee. Guffey hints at influence over primary outcome. Governor Pinchot’s past terms and tax relief platform cited.
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Guffey
Pinchot
U. S
David A. Reed
Pittsburgh
Reed
Mellons
Washington
Guiley
Pineho
Boies Penrose
Theodore Roosevelt
Saat
Penrose
U. S. Senate
Chicago
Py Dent
White House
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Harrisburg
Emperor Debates War in Undeclared Conflict
A high official urged formal war declaration to ease peace talks in the ongoing Russo-Japanese era. The cabinet and imperial HQ discussed destroying anti-Japanese forces in China as Premier Konoye pushed for four more years of warfare. In Shanghai the army said Japan is prepared for the next operation if necessary as the imperial conference met in Tokyo.
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Japan
China
Imperial Headquarte
Ona
Konvoye
Shanghai
Huehita
Tokyo
Poly
Hing
Dixie to Drop Senator Title
Dixie Bibb Graves of Alabama resigns from the Senate, preferring the title Mrs. Graves returns to the state she loves. Governor Bibb Graves, her husband, had appointed her after Hugo Black left the seat, with Sister Hill replacing her as the nominee and winner, keeping the seat in the family.
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Washington
Dixie Bibb Graves
Alabama
Senate
Sister Hill
Bibb Graves
Hugo L. Black
Supreme Court
Hill
Japanese push and shelling near Hankow and Shanghai
Japanese forces bombed Hankow air field and new inland airfields while advancing from Shandong toward the Lunghai railway to trap Chinese troops. In Shanghai heavy troop movements were reported as Tokyo aimed to consolidate gains, shelling coast defenses near Canton and Sampan Chow Island.
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Shaniung
Tsingtan
Lunghai
China
Canton
Sampanchow Island
South China
Hongkong
Hankaw
Shanghai
Hangchow
Tsingtao
Shantung
Tsinan
Nippon
Nantao
Great World Amusement Resort
Coney Island
Jungle pictures fill Leona Society program
Mrs Martin Johnson presented a 25 year survey of her South Sea expeditions to the Leona Literary Society. The program included films of cannibals and headhunters, jungle life in Congo and Africa from 1921 to 1927, and animal scenes from native habitats. Boake Carter was announced for April but will speak January 20 at 8 15 p m instead. Pittsburgh ad executive Roben F E Grove urged newspapers as the most flexible advertising medium.
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Martin Johnson
Leona Literary Society
Jahnson
Johsons
North British Borneo
Sat
Africa
Congo
Boake Carter
Many Jobs for Teacher Grads at Millersville
Samuel B. Stayer director of Millersville State Teachers College Training School reports that just over 80 percent of the 1987 graduating class are employed as public school teachers. Of 193 graduates last June, 157 are teaching, while others pursue graduate study marriage or different professions, with some elementary graduates securing positions despite tenure rules.
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Millersville
Dan
Samuel B. Stayeer
Millersville State Teachers College Training Schoo
Millersville State Teachers College
Stayer
Million Miles Flown Safely In Northwest Crash
A Northwest Airlines crash near Gallatin Valley Montana killed several aboard a 14 seat Lackness Zephyr. Passengers include Ma mer co pilot F W West Spokane and eight others from Montana Washington and Canada. Sheriff Westlake led a rescue and reported bodies badly burned with some ejected from the fuselage. The National Safety Council had certified Northwest for 11 years of safe service. New plane near completion in Santa Monica by Douglas Company with five airlines as designers.
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Mamer
F. W. West
Spokane
W. E. Borgenheimer
Basin, Mont
Wisconsin
Basin
Lloyd Levin
Detroit
Butte
Mont
al H. Croonquist
Billings
Montana-Wyoming
Dude Ranchers’ Association
George A. Anderson
Seattle
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co
Waller Ton
Douglas Mackey
The
Hudson's Bay Co
Canadian Press
Ted Anderson
J. E. Stevenson
Croft Hunter
Sheriff Westlake
Montana
National Safety Council
Chicago
Minneapolis
Butle
Gallatin Valley
Bridger
Jim Bridger
Gallatin National Forest
Yellowstone National Park
Santa Monica
Calif
UPA
Douglas Company
United
TWA
Eastern
Pan-American
American Airlines
Employers May Deduct Taxes
Washington January 11 Employers may deduct social security taxes when filing federal income tax returns but employees may not. A salaried person may deduct house taxes but not the one percent old age pension levy. The employer tax is an excise tax and deductible as a business expense, with only a small impact expected on total revenue.
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Washington
Treasury
Free plane rides for wives to Los Angeles
In San Francisco on January 11 officials announced United Airlines will offer free plane travel for two men traveling with their husbands between San Francisco and Los Angeles to reassure wives that air travel is safe. The original plane cost 500000, but production costs are expected to be about half that amount.
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San Francisco
A. Stimpson
United, Airlines
Los Angeles
Stimpson
Bethlehem Cases Resume in Johnstown Hearings
The National Labor Relations Board hearings on Bethlehem Steel Company cases resumed in Johnstown on January 11. Examiner Frank Bloom split the complaints into two cases labeled C and R. Case C concerns alleged Wagner Act violations, while Case R involves a petition by the CIO affiliated Steel Workers Organizing Committee for recognition as the workers' bargaining agent.
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Johnstown
National Labor Relations Board
Bethlehem Steel Company
Frank Bloom
Cio-Affiliated
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Bethlehem Workers
Harvard Gates Open to Press
Harvard University opened its doors to twelve to fifteen reporters and writers who will study in fields of their choice beginning next September. The fellowships are financed by a $1,000,000 bequest from Mrs. Agnes Wahl Nieman, widow of the Milwaukee Journal founder, to promote journalism standards.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University
Agnes Wah Nieman
The
Milwaukee Journal
Obituary notices for M. L. Gamble and Thomas B. Dixon
The Rev. M L Gamble of Duquesne Methodist Episcopal Church will officiate at services and interment will be in Oakland Cemetery. Lucas family members are mourned including widow Clara (Bantel) Lucas and four children. Thomas B Dixon died at home of a heart condition while visiting his brother in Oakdale. Survived by widow Edna Cary Dixon and four brothers, with funeral arrangements through Robinson Funeral Home.
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Duquesne Methodist Episcopal Church
Oakland Cemetery
Lucas
Knights of Pythias
Clara (Bantel) Lucas
Edith Thomas
Duquesne
Haze
Schramm
Wilkinsburg
William S. Lucas
Aspinwall
McKeesport Hospital
Thomas B. Dixon
Robinson
William G. Dixon
Oakdale
Snow Shoe
Center County
George and
Elizabeth (Howieson) Dixon
Clymer
Denver
Caly
The
Presbyterian Church
Edna (Cary) Dixon
Cole
Roper H. Dixon
John H. Dixon
Tampa, Pa
Adam B. Dixon
Pittsburgh
Sales Tax Urged to Balance Philadelphia's Budget
Philadelphia proposes municipal sales and income taxes to balance the 1998 budget. The Gates commission recommends a 0.25 percent income levy and a 0.5 percent sales tax with exceptions, plus a $3 million administrative cut, to cover an $7.57 million sinking fund payment. It projects potential $10 million from income tax and $9 million from sales tax, with no firm estimate for an occupational tax. The panel pins needed operating funds at $4.35 million for city government and sinking fund compliance.
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Philadelphia
Davis Wilson
Bnance Commission
New Colear
Thomas S. Gates
State Supreme Court
Earle appoints Engard to Welfare secretary role
Governor George H. Earle completed his cabinet by naming Charles J. Engard of Philadelphia former state American Legion commander to be Secretary of Welfare Engard leaves Deputy Secretary of Banking post to assume duties of Arthur W Howe while a Deputy Secretary of Public Assistance remains to be filled Russell was dismissed after de Schweinitz resignation and Engard is described as non political thereby addressing the earlier turmoil in the administration
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Harrisburg
George H. Earle
Karl de Schweinitz
Charles J. Engard
Philadelephia
American Legion
Engard
Arthur W. Howe
Ernor
de Lchweinitz
Howe
Howard L. Russell
Earle
de Schweinitz
de Schweinite Inci
Germany Faces Riot on Diet by Mackenzie
AP report from New York outlines Adolf Hitler's 1938 diet plan of potatoes fish and ham as a potential psychological burden. Doctors warn monotony could provoke unrest while Germany pursues self sufficiency through Spartan food rules and strict rationing amid postwar strains.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Weiler
New York
Washington Community Colleagues Share News of Visits
Several residents report illnesses and social visits across Washington and nearby Creekside. Mrs Daisy Carnahan Mrs John McFarland and Amanda Stuchell called on sick Mary Johnston Tuesday. Families relocate within local towns and visit relatives during New Year period with many names listed.
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Quine
Daisy Carnahan
John McFarland
Amanda Stuchell
Mary Johnston
Edward Brewer
Joseph Stuchell
Silas Spence
Creekside
McKenny Houses
John Clawse
George Hopkins
James Stuchell
Allen Leroy Lawrence
Ada Marie
Margaret
Betty
Charles Winpkins
John McFarand
Opal Hopkins
Inhnstown
Charles Hopkins
Dixon family rites announced at Clymer
William G. Dixon and four sisters are named in the notice Mrs L E Ackerson and Mrs Anna D Fisher of Clymer Mrs J J Rumgay of Ernest and Mrs J H Gibson of Windber Funeral services for the deceased will be at Robinson Funeral Home at 2 p m Thursday conducted by Rev C C Fulton of the Clymer Presbyterian Church Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery
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William G. Dixon
L. E. Ackerson
Anna D. Fisher
Clymer
J. J. Rumgay
Ernest
J. H. Gibson
Windber
Robinson Funeral Home
C. C. Fulton
Clymer Presbyterian Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Stock Market Summary of Major Industrial Stocks
Stock listings show wide movements across steel, auto, and chemical firms. Impressive gains cited for Am Can, Anaconda, and US Steel while declines noted for some refiners and smaller suppliers. numbers reflect percentage changes and fractional quotes across a fragmented market landscape.
Indiana County Farmers to Exhibit at Pennsylvania Farm Show
Indiana County farmers will showcase dairy milk exhibits at the Pennsylvania Farm Show next week. Dairymen may submit four pints per mill exhibit, tested for butterfat and other factors. Transportation for milk exhibits will be provided by the Pittsburgh district dairy council on Friday morning January 14 from the Rieck Modunkin Dairy Co. plant at 10:00 a.m. County Agent John Warner will transport corn, small grains, eggs, honey, apples and similar products if brought to the Court House office by noon January 14. Indiana County will appear in the dramatics tournament Friday at 10:00 a.m. with the play Bread by Indiana Grange. O. B. Washington will be a horseshoe pitcher for the county, and four boys sponsored by the Indiana County Fruit Growers Association will compete in the fruit-judging contest: Wayne McHenry, Lewis Nibert, Lawrence Nibert and Blaine Fyock.
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Indiana County
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh District Dairy Cauncil
Rieck Modunkin Dairy Co
West Water Street
John Warner
Court House
Indiana Grange
O. B. Washington
Indiana County Fruit Growers Association
Wayne McHenry
Lewis and Lawrence Nibert
Blaine Fyock
Markets and Grain Notes From Pittsburgh and Chicago
Pittsburgh market notes report produce prices for apples and potatoes with varied grades and regions, plus 600 hogs and cattle market activity with tops and vealers, and Chicago wheat and corn futures turning downward on opening. The item lists multiple state and city origins and price ranges for fruits, vegetables, and livestock.
Ex-con believes escape was made from Alcatraz
San Francisco January 11 A convicted jewel thief freed from Alcatraz Island said most of the prison’s 300 inmates believe no Oklahoma desperados Ralph Roe and Theodore Cole escaped. Officials say they think the pair drowned trying to swim to the shore of San Francisco Bay. William du Ritchey thinks the men escaped in boats provided by friends. Cool summers offer follow in the wake of volcanic explosions.
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San Francisco
Alcatraz Island
Ralph Roe
Theodore Cole
San Francisco Bay
William du Ritchey
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