Right to live decently urged in housing push
Secretary Harold Ickes warned that those in luxury homes must recognize others right to decent living or risk social backlash. He touted the Roosevelt administration's new slum clearance and low rent housing program, slated to curb private profit and improve conditions for the poorest. He criticized critics who oppose careful land valuation and expert slum area appraisals, stressing carefulness to avoid mistakes in building sound, affordable housing.
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Washington
Jen
Harold L. Ickes
Roosevelt
Ickes
Housing Administration
Munyon Heads West to Angelus Temple for Two Sermons
Indiana evangelist Munyon travels to Los Angeles to preach at Angelus Temple this Sunday in two services at 2:30 PM and evening, titled Patched Up Humanity and From Death to Life. A special musical program precedes the sermons as he concludes a long standing run at the worldwide church.
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Indiana
Angelus Temple
Los Angeles
Tabernacle
Jesus
Munyon
Aimee McPherson
Relief offices operate at Indiana Community Center
More than one hundred workers are daily employed across departments of the Emergency Relief at the Indiana Community Center. The tri county Relief Board headquarters and disbursement offices for Indiana County Relief and R. W. D. offices occupy space in the same building.
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Indiana Community Center
Tri-County
The
Relief Board
Hres
Indiana County Relief
1934 Driver's Permit OK'd
Finn Ronne, returning from the Byrd Antarctic Expedition, will have his Pittsburgh resident driver's license renewed for 1935 without extra charge. Ronne held a 1933 permit and inquired about renewal. the Bureau of Motor Vehicles confirmed renewal upon return without additional fees.
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Harrisburg
INS
Finn Ronne
Pittsburgh
South Pole
Ronne
H. Richard Stickel
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Stickel
Mount Pleasant Man Arrested After DUI Collision
W A Faith, 48, of Mount Pleasant was arrested for driving under the influence after his car hit a truck on the Indiana Blairsville road near Bennett farm, injuring an Indiana State Teachers College student. His step-daughter Marjorie Newill, 19, suffered a head laceration and was treated at home. Faith and his wife Hattie Faith were uninjured. A hearing was set by Justice Jay D. Hill.
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W. A. Faith
R. D
Mount Pleasant
Westmoreland County
Blairsville
Bennett Farm
Indiana State Teachers College
Marjorie Newill
Indiana
Hattie Faith
Faith
Justice of the Peace
Jay D. Hill
James J. Befeo
Fittsburgh
Befeo
Professors urged to unionize with AFL in Ann Arbor
In Ann Arbor Michigan on January 19 professor Lowell J Carr of the University of Michigan urged unionization of all college professors and their affiliation with the American Federation of Labor Speaking to Laundry Workers local Union No 155 Carr noted teachers nationwide are joining labor movement He serves as vice president of the Ann Arbor Trades and Labor Council.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
American Federation of Labor
Lowell J. Carr
University of Michigan
United States
Carr
Laundry Workers Local Union
Ann Arbor Trades and Labor Council
Flag Presented to Robinson School
Guy Bryan Post No. 578 of Robinson presented an American flag to the home school. A patriotic program featured Thomas W. Price a Legionnaire presenting Major C. C. McLain of Indiana who delivered the flag. William Brendlinger a school board member accepted the colors. County Superintendent James F. Chapman gave a short talk.
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Guy Bryan Post
Robinson
Aboad
Thomas W. Price
Legionnaire
C. C. McLain
Indiana
William Brendlinger
James F. Chapman
Newspaper ads rise in 1934 amidst 10.6 percent gains
New York reports American daily newspapers increased advertising image gains by 10.6 percent in 1934 from the prior year and 12 percent from 1932, with advertisers spending 490 million dollars on newspaper space last year. The volume remains 37.9 percent below the 1929 peak.
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New York
Oday
Lota
Epidemic Of Crime Leaves Four Dead One Wounded
A wave of armed robberies across metropolitan New York left four dead and one wounded. Police battled gunmen, captured eight suspects, and a patrolman was killed during a Fifth Avenue leather goods store holdup. Gunmen Sam and Joseph Faruggia died in hospital after a running battle with police.
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New York
Sam
Joseph Faruggia
Albert Musgris
Brooklyn
Musgris
William Gibbons
John Dolan
Albert Ryan
James M. J. Killian
Fifth Avenue
Elmira
N. Y
Big Nane
Alphonse Trapani
Elmira Reformatory
Death claims Mrs Day Myers in Grove City Hospital
Mrs May Lewis Myers 38 wife of Day Myers of 556 Locust street died at midnight in Grove City Hospital from a complication of diseases after an unsuccessful operation. Born in Indiana she lived in this city most of her life and was active in Zion Lutheran Church. Surviving: husband son Robert and siblings Luther Lewis Emmerill Sarah O Hara Ralph Lewis. Funeral at 2 p m Monday at the Tate residence. Burial Oakland Cemetery.
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May (Lewis) Myers
Day Myers
Locust Street
Grove City Hospital
Jesse Lewis
Indiana
Zion Lutheran Church
Robert
Luther Lewis
Emmerill
Pittsburgh
Sarah O'Hara
Ernest
Ralph Lewis
Graceton
Tate
Arthur J. Probt
Oakland Cemetery
Abandoned Anthracite Coal Code Put Aside
Washington January 19 The NRA announced the absolute abandonment of the proposed anthracite coal code. It marks the first admission that an industry could not be placed under a code of fair competition as recovery efforts faltered. The industry cited its precarious financial state and existing union contracts running to March 1 1936 as factors in retirement from regulation.
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Washington
NRA
Hauptmann defense to showcase new witnesses and bookkeeping
Prosecution eyes Hauptmann's ledger as a critical defense lever. Edward J. Reilly promises three surprise witnesses who allegedly tried to move the $14,600 Lindbergh ransom and a suitcase from the shoe box before Fisch left for Germany. If trial ends soon, Hauptmann could face the electric chair within weeks, or walk free if fully exonerated by new evidence.
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INS
Flemington, N. 1
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Edward J. Reilly
Hauptmann
Reilly
Tisidor Fisch
Furkey
Fisch
Pisch
Germany
International
Kenneth T. Downs
Flemingson
N. J
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
Hunterdon County
New Jersey
Bronx
New York
Indiana Clarion College Game Opens To Public Tonight
Indiana Clarion basketball game at the College gym tonight starts at 8 p m doors open 7 30 p m admission 35 cents. See two leading contenders for the State Teachers College championship in action.
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the College
College Gymnasium
Snow and Cold Weather Predicted by Government Observer
Government Observer Robert Tross forecast occasional snow and continued cold today. Yesterday's temperatures ranged from a low of 25 degrees after midnight to a high of 37 degrees at 1 p.m. By 8 p.m. yesterday it was 36, with the mercury dropping to 20 de Gresa at 10 p.m.
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Robert Tross
Iwo de Gresa
Medicos Meet Next Thursday at Country Club
The Indiana County Medical Society will hold its annual dinner and election of officers at the Country Club next Thursday, December 24, at 7 p.m. There will be no speakers.
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Indiana County Medical Society
Country Club
Sam Sheasley Goes Fishing with 80th Birthday Note
Samuel Sheasley, 80, a Salisbury sports fan and hunter, has taken out a fishing license from County Treasurer C. C. McLain. The long-time resident is described as an avid outdoorsman and community figure in local notes.
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Samuel Sheasley
Salisbury
C. C. McLain
Sam
Arly Yfeld
Lecture on India by Dwight A Nichol at United Presbyterian
Dwight A Nichol, fresh from five years in India, will give a lecture on that land at the United Presbyterian church in Heshbon Tuesday January 22 at 7:30 pm. He previously served the congregation, then went to India to study native languages and work with the untouchables in Rainagiri, including visits to the asylum for Jepurs there.
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Dwight A. Nichol
India
United Presbyterian Church
Ait
Jepurs
Ralnagiri
Iucn
Mahama Jonishi
Indiana State Teachers College concedes first semester graduates
Fifty two students complete their studies at Indiana State Teachers College marking the end of the first semester. There are no mid year exercises. second semester begins January 23. The list includes degree graduates in Art Curriculum, Business Education, Home Economics, Intermediate, Kindergarten, Secondary Education, and Kindergarten-Primary with numerous named graduates and hometowns.
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Indiana State Teachers College Today
Jean Kennedy Harbourt
East McKeesport
Cambria Seeks $45,000 From Paroled Defaulters
Cambria County Court parolees number about 700 and must pay trial costs totaling 45 000. Parole Officer Ed Knee is compiling a nonpayer list to be sent to District Attorney Hibbs. Four county detectives will imprison those who neglect payment.
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Cambria
Ed H. Knee
Kove
W. Lloyd Hibbs
Post Office Discontinuance Reversed by Congress Advocate
A planned closure of the local post office was halted after Congressman Joseph Gray of Spangler intervened. The move to route mail through New Flavenve, R. D., was canceled and Or. Rehn continues as acting postmaster since his father’s death as mail still comes via Seward.
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Mark Twain
New Flavenve
R. D
Joseph Gray
Spangler
Rehn
Seward
Farmer Loses Fingers In Cornhusker Incident
William G. Montgomery, 49, a farmer of Home R. D. 2, was injured when his left hand was caught in a corn husker yesterday afternoon. He was admitted to Indiana Hospital with four fingers lost and the rest of the hand severely injured. Hospital report newer condition listed as fair.
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William G. Montgomery
Home R. D. 2
Indiana Hospital
Corishusker
Marion Center Folks In South Lakeland Florida Visit
H E Bence of Marion Center Pennsylvania is visiting sister Mrs M D Wayman at 41 Save Marton Drive in Lakeland Florida. He travels with J L Glasser and B M Philippi and Philippi's son Bruce of Marion Center, staying at 502 East Orange Street for an unspecified period. Also noted is an offer to order the 1935 automobile show section from the Sunday Pittsburgh Newspapers.
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Lakeland
Fla. Dan
H. E. Bence
Marion Center
M.D. Wayman
Marton Drive
J. L. Glasser
B. M. Philippi
Bruce
Morion Center
East Orange Street
Pittsburgh
J. D. Johnston
Leda
Will Rogers Attacks World Court in Indianapolis
Will Rogers, humorist and international traveler, departs Indianapolis bound for Washington after delivering a blistering critique of the World Court. He tells President Roosevelt and Congress to focus on relief and jobs during the crisis rather than pursuing the court proposal.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Will Rogers
Washington
Rogers
Roosevelt
Congress
World Court
William Lukehart Injured In Piston Explosion
William Lukehart, 47, of Creekside, a welder at the Ernest machine shop of Rochester and Fittsburgh Coal Co, was seriously injured when a hollow cast iron piston exploded while he heated it before welding. He suffered broken legs and shock and was taken to Indiana Hospital. One co worker, J Walls, was lightly injured. The blast shattered windows and was heard over a wide area.
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William Lukehart
Creekside
Ernest Machine
Rochester and Fittsburgh Coal Company
Indiana Hospital
Lukehart
Central
Lucerne
Lakehart
J. Walls
Ernest
Ice bound Pelee island resident flown for surgery
Mrs Samuel Lucas fifty ill with appendicitis was evacuated from ice bound Pelee island in Lake Erie by plane to Leamington Ontario hospital for surgery. Islanders radioed for help and early dawn Captain W J E Johnstone of Leamington landed on a makeshift field prepared by islanders during the rescue attempt.
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Detroit
INS
Samuel Lucas
Pelee Island
Lake Erie
Leamington
Former Elk County Commissioners begin six month jail terms
In Ridgway on January 19, T. H. Ledden and Er. D. Brown began six month imprisonments for malfeasance in office. Each must pay a $500 fine and both were stripped of their offices after their appeal to the State Supreme Court was denied. They surrendered to the sheriff yesterday following the denial.
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Ridgway
T. H. Ledden
Er. D. Brown
Elk County
State Supreme Court
Trade accord cuts beer tariff to aid Ireland
Washington reports a rare two nation agreement guiding US Ireland trade. The United States halves the beer tariff to boost Irish stout imports while Ireland pledges to enhance purchases of American wheat barley hops timber and other goods. The deal, symbolized by a hand clasp between William Phillips and Michael MacWhite, follows Ireland increasing American goods purchases by about 125 percent in the prior year.
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Kingsbury Smith
I. N.S
Washington
INS
United States
Ireland
Irish Free State
Emerald Isle
International
Roosevelt
Tariff Commission
William Phillips
Michael MacWhite
Mais Grilled by Federal Men
New York January 19. Robert Mais a major crime figure faced relentless interrogation by federal agents over the Weiss kidnapping and possible murder. He and three tri state mob lieutenants were rounded up in raids. questions also touched a plot to kidnap Simon Neuman. Walter Lagenza, captured after escaping from a Richmond jail prior to execution, transfers within hospital wards as authorities pursue leads.
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New York
INS
Robert Mais
Willie Weiss
Mais
Tri-State
Weiss
Simon S. Neuman
Bryn Mawr
Walter Lagenza
Richmond
Presbyterian Howopital
Bellvue Hospital
Youth Acquitted in Death of Pal in Altoona
In Altoona on January 19, a jury of eight men and four women acquitted 17 year old Sidney A Lauver on a murder charge in the death of Patsy Mininni 19. The defense contended the gunfire was accidental and the youth was freed.
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Altoona
INS
Wom
Sidney A. Lauver
Patsy Mininni
Fred J
Drive To Sell Program To Nation And Congress
Washington Jan 19 A major administration push to sell the new economic security program to the nation and Congress was planned. Secretary of Labor Perkins will lead a 12 city radio campaign while Rep Lewis and Senator Wagner rally support. Republican critics urged more liberalized benefits, citing Townsend and Lundeen plans as inflation risks.
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Washington
Congress
Lundeen
Perkins
Rep. Lewis
Maryland
Senator Couzens
Michigan
la Follette
Winscosin
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J. D. Frye
Jack Evans
Sarah (Falcomer) Frye
George Miller
Joseph D. Frye
Helen (Wegley) Evans
General Foods Corporation
St. Francis Hospital
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindy
Flemington
Bruno
James
Kilgallen LN
Flemington, N, J
Medicos
Sam Sheasley
Nichal Haa
Mr. Nichol
May K. Nichol
White Township
Nichol
Turkey Farm
Nea
Edgar James Brooks
West Pittston
Alice Violet Hudson
Elsie S. LaMantia
Homer City
Theodore Roosevelt Round
Cadogan
Phyllis Lucinda Zeigler
McVeytown
Pearl Zorena
Arnold
Jeanne Beatrice Force
West Aliquippa
Minerva Irene Frantz
Nazareth
Rosina Allen
Johnstown
Charles Hostetler
Scottdale
Mabel June Mel Jolt
Ambridge
Grace McKee Shields
Sturgeon
Alice Louise Tilden
McKeesport
Mildred Mae Hilderbrand
Grindstone
Robert F. Kautz
Holsapple
William Merrill Kunkle
Kent
Lillie Belle McGregor
William Bernard Miller
John Francis Powroznisk
Mt. Pleasant
George Herbert Schindelmier
Martin Hicks Stockdale
Saltsburg
Martha Elizabeth Zimmerman
Plumville
Jane Pauline Alearn
Betty Jane Erdle
Margaret Jean Gray
McDonald
Nancy Mae Hughes
Mr. Pleasant
Mary Elaine Penrad
Margie Nell Shrom
Black Lick
Mildred Marie St. Clair
Clymer
Blanche Elma Wolfe
Penn Run
Jacobine Berg
Wilkinsburg
Margaret Iola Black
John Gilpin Bowser
Kittanning
Mrs
Twila Rimer
Depp
Punxsutawney
George William Fatora
New Derry
John Joseph Fox
Hazelton
Hazel Marie Goeltz
Sharon
Ruth Imogene Hamilton
Home
Ella Mae. Hays
Donegal
Walah Marian Heil
Coalport
Thomas Leonard Kunkle
Frances Mabel McCrea
Paul Marshall McMeans
Dayton
Mary Elizabeth Miller
Reaving Spring
Irene Theresa Noble
Portage
Edward Crittenden Pooler
Big Run
Florence Louise Rentschler
Olive Trade Shaffer
Windber
Kathryn Alice Smith
Millheim
Regina Louise Weiss
East Pittsburgh
Clyde
Imarion Center
South
Will Blisters
WM. Lukehart
U.S
Pal
Townsend
Wagner
Senate Finance Committee
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