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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1939

Page

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Steinheiser Heads Group In Indiana Council Election

George J. Steinheiser was elected president of Indiana Council Holmes Batety Association at a meeting. W B Wardrop named vice president and others filled second and third vice presidents and secretary treasurer roles. A safety report highlighted mine and highway accidents and plans for a Safety Jamboree set for February 17 at the High School auditorium.

George J. Steinheiser Indiana Council Holmes Batety Association W. B. Wardrop Smith John Ghizzon John Williams F. McCarthy Padecatt R. J. Craig M. L. Coulter R . Sterrett Charles Ghizzoni Hary Younkers M. L.coulter BR. J. Craig George Plant R. W. Sterrett John. W. Williams Black Diamond Commodore Thomas Paul Shaw John Howarth Howard “Lewis Robert Fletcher NuMine Joseph Dobis Kent

AFRA Strikes Tied to Pay Demands in New Contract

The four A's offer outlines $15 $20 and $25 per period with two to four hours of rehearsals unpaid. AFRA lists members and officers including Jack Benny Edward Bergen Bing Crosby Rudy Valley Phil Baker Lawrence Tibbett and Jascha Heifers as vice presidents.

Afra Lststs Jack Benny Edward Bergen Saucy Charlie McCarthy Bing Crosby Rudy Valley Phil Baker Lawrence Tibbett Jascha Heizers

Germany to enforce universal military fitness through SA badge

Nazi decree to train all but Jews and criminals under storm troop direction. It elevates the SA badge to a military fitness standard and aims to prepare a vast, nationwide reserve for the army. Rublee negotiations with German officials on Jewish emigration were said to be ongoing despite reported terminations.

Fuehrec Storm Hitler Storm Troop Schach George Rublee Intergovernmental Committee On Refugees Sitler Reichsbank Germany Berlin Stock Exchange Nazi Party Landwehr Rublec Rublee Foreign Office Schact

Obituary notes from Page i mention several deaths

Obituaries list W Barr, Mrs Margaret Clowes of Sharon, Daniel B Caulk, Mrs Martin Beighley of She lo ca, and Stephen Sasala of Apomein Center township. Services scheduled at East Union Presbyterian Church Taylorsville, Oakwood Cemetery, Edgergood Cemetery, and Sardis Church. Survivors noted include children and siblings. funeral arrangements handled by Robinson Funeral Home and Clark Funeral Home.

Austria United States Graceton Blacklids Anenie Ferchi¢) Sasala John Clymer Michael Andrew Stephen Homer City Joseph Mitchell Samuel John Wododa Michael Covich Tiomerity Katherine Sasala Blacklick Church Basil Levdar Oakland Cemetery Indiana Margaret T. Clowes Margaret (Thompson) Clowes Sharon Orr Oakwood Cemetery Clowes Archibald Mary Qwens) Thompson United Presbyterian Church W. B Daniel B. Caule Philadelphia Salisburg Jeannette Owens-Killnais Clarion Sarah Poriser Caull Helen Kine Cincinnati Harriott Sullivan Baltimore Emma Fowler Daniel Be, Caulk Pitlanning Bessie Caulk Annapolis Robinson Funeral Home Sailsburg DP. D. Dodds Galisburg United Presbyterian Church Edgergood Cemetery Martin Beighley Sheloca R. D Fridey Kittanning Hospital John Myers Clark Funeral Home Elderton Sardis Church

Rows In Congress Indicate Tremendous Task Of Democrat Peace Drive

In Washington on January 21, the 76th Congress neared its end of the third week amid rising signs that Democratic peace makers face a difficult path to party harmony before the 1940 campaigns. Debates over Hopkins, the WPA and relief fueled tensions, with Senator Tydings denouncing the president over Hopkins and a Maryland bridge pledge used to bolster support for a reneged campaign pledge.

Congress Washington 76Th Congress Roosevelt Tydings D-Md Roavelt David J. Lewis Harry Hopkins WPA Lewis Maryland Potomac River United States Senate

UAW Factions Move Toward Impeachment Amid Rift

Martin faces impeachment charges as 15 suspended board members and two allies seek to oust him. The rival group appoints Joren Houser as international secretary treasurer while both sides claim authority. CIO intervention remains uncertain as the union copies to resolve internal conflict.

Homer Cartin Congress of Industrial Organizations CIO Pirst Martin UAW American Federation of Labor Martin Joren Houser George F. Addes anti-Martin Matein International Executve

Relief Bill Prods Fight Over Work Relief Funds

Relief measures on page Marck show debate over work relief funding. Senator Bynes of South Carolina argues the proposal would stop the administration from leaving people to face the snow. Administrations leaders hint at raising the appropriation toward 879 million dollars while some senators plan strategy meetings. A subcommittee vote favored 729 million in relief funds, though others doubt the bill will solve the issue.

Crude oil price up in Pennsylvania market

On January 21 the price of Pennsylvania crude oil rose from nine to 12 cents a barrel, the first advance since 1937. The Seep agency of South Penn Oil cited increased refinery demand as the cause. Notable gains included Bradford Allegany district to 1.80, South West pipelines to 1.43, Eureka pipelines to 1.37, Buckeye pipelines to 1.30, with Corning grade unchanged at 97 cents.

Pennsylvania Joseph Seep South Penn Oil Company Mid-Continent Bradford and Allegany South West Eureka Buckeye Bradford

Governor weighs Turnpike fate as payroll cuts loom

The governor discussed mass layoffs with around 120 Department of Forests and Waters employees dismissed yesterday and up to 1,000 Capitol Hill workers sent notices. He may not replace Jones on the Turnpike Commission. A toll road between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh via tunnels was proposed, with cost estimates from 12 to 15 million for parallels or 60 million for the tunnel highway.

Department of’ Forests and Waters i7 Capitol Hill Jones Turnpike Commission James Harrisburg Pittsburgh South Penn Railroad Earle William Penn Lincoln

Two Wars and Axis Powers Move on in Global Tensions

The article reports on a high level maneuvering by Nazi and Japanese leadership. It describes a decree expanding Germany's military readiness and a forced-party alignment for males, alongside Premier Kiichiro Hirohima's warning in Japan. Ajita outlines Asia-wide collaboration plans with Japan, Manchukuo, and China in a united East Asia.

Fuehrer Germany Toyo Kiichiro Hiranima Japan

Stern heads liquor group at Indiana County meeting

Morris Stern of the Moore Hotel Indiana again leads the Indiana County Retail Liquor Dealers Association after the annual election. William H. Hatherhill of Homer City was named vice president and Charles Shimko of North Homer City secretary treasurer. New directors include Anthony Formoso, Al Morgandi, James George. Harold Beringer, Edward J. Walker, and other listed members.

Morris Stern Moore Hotel Indiana Indiana County Retail Liquor Dealers Association William H. Hatherhill Commercial Homer City Charles Shimko Stern Hatherhill Yens Anthony Formoso al Morgandl James George Inediana W. A. Schrader Blairsville Carbo Bosso

Retailers Deplore Government Competition With Private Business

The National Retail Dry Goods Association at its twenty eighth convention urged the government to coordinate axes and curtail public expenditures while permitting private enterprise to lead in trade. They backed adequate national defense prep and called for tax law reviews to avoid burdening costs. They warned government deficits are paid by taxpayers and urged cooperation between government and business.

New York National Retail Dry Goods Association Chase Saul Cohn

Farm Show Concludes After Record Attendance

Harrisburg officials report about 570000 people attended the five day State Farm Show, surpassing last year by 30000. The Harrisburg horse show drew thousands as the agricultural exhibition closed with a $20000 auction of 4 H lamb exhibits and record prices for prize livestock.

Harrisburg State Farm Show

Blaze at Blair dairy farm destroys barn and silos

Irwin January 21 firefighters rescued 40 head of farm stock from a $25,000 blaze that gutted a barn wagon shed and two silos on William Blair’s dairy farm near Irwin. Fireman H J Good was treated after being kicked by a horse. two pigs perished. The department woke the Blair family about 100 yards away.

Irwin William Blair H. J. Good W. L. Davis Blair

Raft Quits Again Over Typecasting in Hollywood

Jan 21 news notes George Raft and Paramount Pictures at odds as Raft refuses the lead in Magnificent Fraud. The actor known for villain roles protests being typed, continuing a pattern of stage and screen revolt against studio expectations.

Hollywood George Raft Paramount Pictures Raft New York

Double Trouble to Taxpayers in Brief Local Items

Flashes of Life reports Miss Mae Hayden injuring both arms after a slip on ice in Bloomsburg. Mt Etna residents owe $251.30 balance after tax share and state gasoline funds. Salem reports 27 magazines sold at the State House as Jim Carroll led the stroll. Oklahoma City captures liquor raid warning and raid results. Chicago notes a cross eyed bandit tale and Aurora jailer laments no prisoners. A long electrical resistance note closes the column.

Paradise Mt, Etna Ind Mt. Etna

Lawrence Continues as Demo Chairman Confident of Clearing

Lawrence, Democratic State Chairman, says he expects to be cleared in three indictments for blackmail conspiracy and election law violations. He notes job cuts ahead as Governor James trims payroll and Republican appointees replace Democrats. He planned a return to the capital but will rest at his Pittsburgh home after the inauguration and maintains he did nothing wrong.

Harry Fedoruk Kent Austria Jazi Ukrainian National Aid Associaion of Pittsburgh Poland Theodor Fedoruk Robinson Funeral Home Oakland Cemetery Lawrence Harrisburg Chain David L. Lawrence Arthur Ht. James Dauphin County Harle Commonwealth Stat U. S Joseph F. Guffey

Market Snapshot of Industrial Stocks and Major Corporations

A dense ledger of stock quotes lists numerous firms across sectors from automotive and oil to steel and aviation. Companies like Anaconda Chrysler Colgate-Palmolive United States Steel and General Electric appear with varied percentages, indicating gains or declines in price. The data covers railroads airlines and manufacturers, reflecting a broad market snapshot with many entries showing single to several point changes and notable percentages for corporations such as Texaco and Ford rivals.

Three Uniontown Residents Charged in Numbers Ring

Distric Attorney James A. Reilly said he would file informations today charging three Uniontown area residents with operating an interstate numbers lottery. Named were Steve Samonas Duke Davis and Tosy DeCarlo. Judge H S Dumbauld ordered indictments after George Betters testified the men as the higher ups in the ring.

Uniontown James A. Reilly Reilly Steve Samonas Duke Davis Tosy DeCarlo Republic H.S. Dumbauld George Betters

New Comet Streaks Across Skies Discovered by Peltier

Philadelphia Jan 21 A new comet has been spotted across the heavens by Leslie C Peltier amateur observer from Delphos Ohio using a small observatory on his farm His discovery noted by Franklin Institute staff James Stukley describes the object as a bright nucleus with a fuzzy light tail not visible without a telescope This is Peltier s sixth comet and another new star in his record.

Philadelphia Leslie C Peltier Delphos Slavegazer Peltier Franklin Institute James Stukley Featible Jey

Parolees Receive Life Sentences in Pittsburgh Robbery Case

Three parolees convicted of robbery, including Raymond Dugan a Pittsburgh gang member, begin life sentences plus long terms at the state penitentiary. Dugan, 34, faces 67 to 80 years in addition to a life term. Robert Casey, 28, gets 50 to 80 years. Ralph Marratti, 27, receives 81 to 100 years.

Pittsburgh Estarn Raymond Dugan Robert Casey Ralph Marratti

Union Carbide and peers in midweek market moves

Stocks including Union Carbide United Pac and United Air Lines show midweek activity with listings for United Aircraft US Steel and Westinghouse plants. Vanadium and related metals trade amid general market shifts as investors weigh demand across industries.

Union Carbide Union Pac United Air Lines Aume United Aircraft United Gas Iniper US Steel West Union Tel Woolworth

Pittsburgh death rate on par with other big cities

The Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce challenged Dr J Hope Alexander’s claim that locals die ten years earlier than elsewhere, releasing 1937 figures showing a death rate of 43.5 per 1000 vs Chicago 10.7, New York 10.4, Detroit 11.6, Philadelphia 12.4, and St. Louis 13.4, and noting 1932-33 rates in line with peers. Dr Alexander cited age-at-death estimates. City Council president called the claim poor advertising for Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Jah J. Hope Alexander Olser United States Chicago St. Louis New York Detroit Philadelphia Alexander James L. O'Toole Dr. Alexander Pillsburgh

CCC Boys May Be Militarized in Congressional Proposal

Washington January 21 A heated debate formed over forcing Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees to receive military training. Rep May D Ky proposed a bill requiring each CCC member to complete two to five hours of training weekly, arguing it would utilize current military supervision more effectively than other programs.

Washington Prospect Today Civilian Conservation Corps May D-Ky House Military Committee Ccc

Westmoreland Townships Urged to Ban Fireworks Sale

Greensburg January 21 Westmoreland County's 23 townships must ban fireworks or state lawmakers will. H A Thomson of Upper Darby warned county officials that state legislation is inevitable and that city borough bans mean little without township action as vendors enter townships to sell fireworks.

Greensburg Westmoreland County H. A. Thomson Upper Darby Township Westmoreland County Road Supervisors and Auditors Association

Treasury balance figures from January 1

Treasury reports a January 1 balance of 2.956.976 million dollars after receipts of 9.125 million and expenditures of 25.098 million. Customs receipts for the month total 14.955 million.

Washington Treasury

New 1935 Boy Scout Calendar The Scouting Fruit

Schools churches and businesses display the first time the pew 1935 Official Boy Scout Calendar titled The Scouting Fruit. Painted by Norman Eckwell, it portrays the onward sweep of Scouting with distribution sponsored by Boblagon Funeral Homes across public places and to individuals in the community.

Norman Eckwell Boblagon Funeral Homes

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