Pennsylvania seeks to clear four-year tax report backlog by May 31
Harrisburg reports that the Commonwealths tax agency aims to settle more than 50 000 unsettled reports from 1935 to 1938 held by 17 000 corporations and 60 000 business entities. By May 31 1940 all delinquent accounts should be settled except appeals in DOJ hands about 1 500 cases. More than half a million blanks have been mailed for corporate and gross receipts tax reporting due March 15.
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Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Wiliam J. Hamilton
Hamilton
Corporation Tax Bureau
Pennsylvania
Department of Justice
Enlistment rules biennial address from Roosevelt
President Roosevelt stated no foreign nation may lawfully run an enlistment service on U S soil and Americans who join a foreign armed force lose citizenship only if they swear allegiance to that government. He cited an Attorney General opinion and noted possible implications if a legation solicits enlistment, while Finland’s belligerent status remained unsettled.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Finland
Legation
Open Door Trade Policy Amid British Government Talks
Fragmentary OCR notes show mention of sustaining an open door policy in trade and ongoing discussions by the British government about international policy. The text references continued debates on trade openness and diplomatic approaches, though details are incomplete.
French German artillery duel marks Vosges front clash
Reports say a several hour artillery duel occurred in the Vosges as French and German batteries exchanged fire over perceived German reinforcements. Aerial reconnaissance followed the clash, while the regular war bulletin offered no new details.
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Paris
Vosges
Rports
L'Oeuvre
Maurid Altho
L'Ouvre
Daily Speeches In House To Win WPA Projects For State
Pennsylvania Republican congressmen Robert Z. Corbett and John McDowell proposed daily speeches in the House to win more WPA projects for the state. They telegraphed Governor James and said Pennsylvania should not be penalized for the public view of national politics. Corbett and McDowell planned first speeches next week, with others to follow daily.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Republic
Pennsylvania
Robert Z. Corbett
John McDowell
Keystone State
James
Harrington
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Davis
Corbett
McDowell
Fear Gang War Looms In South Phila Slaying Feared
In Philadelphia on January 26 a speeding car sprayed bullets killing Michaal Palumbo, 48, with detectives fearing a new gang war in South Philadelphia. He was the seventh gunfire victim in little more than a year, following earlier killings tied to rackets and parolee Danny Day.
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Philadelphia
Finls
Michaal Palumbo
John Curran
Joseph Colozzi
Danny Day
Anthony “Pickles" Piccarelli
Daynimself
Four Cities Bid For Conventions
Chicago Philadelphia St Louis and San Francisco have notified party committees they will bid for the national conventions. Chicago and Philadelphia groups offer money. St Louis seeks time to bid to the Republican committee February 18, San Francisco to be represented before the Democratic gathering February 5. Ickes and Perkins respond to Lewis criticism of the New Deal and third term talk, defending labor faith and predicting Roosevelt’s potential renomination impact on politics.
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Ickes
Perkins Rap Lewis
New Deal
Washington
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
San Francisco
Republican Committee
John L. Lewis
Columbus
Ohio
Roosevelt
Lewis
Perkina
Democratic Party
Labor
Latyet
Obituary of Mrs Anna Gabster and Beverly Ann Scott
Mrs Anna Gabster wife of John Gabster of Ernest died at Indiana Hospital from pneumonia Surviving are daughter Catharine and son Joseph and sister Mrs Michael Kunyan Funeral arrangements pending Body to be moved from Leydhe Funeral Home to Gabster residence tonight Beverly Ann Scott daughter of Paul and Marian Scott Idaho Pa died of pneumonia Funeral services set for 2 30 p m Sunday Rev Robert Henderson Elderton United Presbyterian Church burial Elderton Cemetery
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Anna Gabster
John Gabster
Ernest
Indiana Hospital
Catharine
Joseph Gabster
Michael Kunyan
Caral
Leydhe
Gabster
Beverly Ann Scott
Paul and
Marian (Hill) Scott
Idaho
Robert Henderson
Elderton United Presbyterian Church
Elderton Cemetery
Red Cross names officers and directors from page one
President George Lindsey and Secretary Mrs. Paul Gill lead Red Cross alongside Treasurer F W Beamer and Roll Call Chairman D D Patterson. Executive Committee includes Mrs M M Clark and Robert George Ray with Map W F Wettling and H H Hetrick. Board of Directors features M L Coulter Momus Dibls Freeman Ferryson Mrs Clinton File and others.
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George Lindsey
Mre
Paul Gill
Fregesurer
F. W. Beamer
Roll Call
D. D._ Patterson
Mra
M. Clark
Robert George
Ray
Arthur D. D
Map
W. F. Wettling
H. H. Hetrick
M. L. Coulter
Momus Dibls
Freeman Ferryson
Clinton File
Pire
Harry White
W. P Graff
James B. Heil
Notable Names in the Red Cross Meeting Roster
The list includes Brun, Mrs. J. R. Maloney, Mrs. James Meehan, George Mottey, W. A. McCreary, Roy E. Penfield, E. C. Perry, Harold Robinson, Mrs. Morris Rothstein, Samuel Rinn, Mrs. H. Wallace Thomas, Mrs. Arthur Warner, Mrs. Wilmoth, Executive Secretary Ms. Helen L. Glasser, Junior Red Cross Secretary Mrs. Thelma K. Moss.
Lewis and Wheeler fronted by CIO clash at miners convention
At the miners convention leaders debated Roosevelt third term, with Lewis denying dictatorial aims and denouncing attacks. A staged Communist banner incident prompted strong defense of the United Mine Workers, while Green praised labor progress under the New Deal amid broader aviation politics.
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Wheeler
Roosevelt
Lewis
Ming
CIO
Montana Democrat
Lesis
Congress of Tindustrial Organizations
Montanan
CIO Teaders
Paul V. McNutt
New York
William Cireen
American Federation of Labor
New Deal
John L. Lewis
Green
Royal Order of Ingrates
Unity Valkyrie Freeman-Mitford and British Nobility Ties
War Today columnist notes how Lordly defense of Unity Valkyrie Freeman-Mitford masks concern for aristocracy and social change in Britain. Focused on her arrival from Germany during wartime and a Commons inquiry into detention for hostile associations, the piece contrasts birthright prestige with shifting loyalties.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Valkyrie Freeman-Mitford
Adolf Hitler
Britain
Lord Redesdale
Fuehrer
Unity
Joseph Henderson
Labir
House of Commons
Henderson
Englgud
Germany
Nazgidom
Million Quarters Giveaway Sparks Main Street Riot
In Los Angeles, a barefoot man called Brother John began distributing over 1,000 25-cent coins to homeless men on Main Street, provoking a crowd of about 2,000. Police dispatched eight officers who could not quell the melee. he was taken to Central Station and the rest of the money seized. He claimed the funds came from pension checks and friends, saying he wanted to feed the hungry.
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Los Angeles
Main Street
Brother John
Central
San Francisco
Markets Produce Pittsburgh Jan 26 report
Pittsburgh market bulletin notes moderate demand for produce with apples and potatoes steady, various prices for Baldwins Mcintosh and other varieties, along with butter eggs cheese and poultry figures. Livestock prices show steady hogs cattle and sheep, with range details for weights and grades. Chicago wheat and corn markets hover with slight declines and late range holding.
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Pittsburgh
New York
Mcintosh
Jonathan
Maine
G. Mts
Idaho
Florida
Reading Times Sold to Reading Eagle in Merger
The Reading Times announces it has been acquired by the Reading Eagle. Both papers will continue in their present forms from the Eagle’s modern plant. The joint operation preserves the Times under Eagle ownership.
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Reading
Reading Times
Reading Eagle
Eagle
Times
England's aristocracy faces change as estates break up
The piece notes a mysterious neck wound incident and a cautious Sir John Anderson. It argues Lords defend nobility with dwindling legislative powers while large estates are breaking up after World War I. Taxation ruins many great houses and forces the wealthy to seek new livelihoods, signaling a shift that the author deems largely positive.
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John Anderson
House of Lords
Britela
England
Wedding Bans In 2 Minutes In Yuma Arizona
Justice Ed Winn and local ministers perform "quickie" marriages in Yuma where couples wed in about two minutes. In 1949 the town of 5,000 saw 8,899 marriages, many by Californians seeking to dodge their three day license delay and health exam rules. Bright signs lure couples to "marriage lane" as the trend grows.
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Yuma
Aviz
Ed Winn
Gretna Green
Poison Gas Hits Oslo Guards Village Tragedy
A leaking tank car released poisonous chlorine gas in the small village of Miondslen near Oslo. In a light wind the gas entered homes as residents slept, killing two and injuring others including women and children. Rescue squads in gas masks aided the affected.
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Oslo
Jen
Miondslen
Stocks Show Mixed Edges Across Major Automakers and Utilities
A wide array of stocks including Am Can, Chrysler, Gen Elec, Ford, IBM equivalent values, and utilities display varied gains and losses. Energy, chemicals, rails, and consumer goods show scattered movements with figures ranging around single to low double digits.
Congress cuts boost to budget amid deficit fears
Washington reports three budget cuts totaling $38.5 million as Congress trims budget estimates including a $1.082 billion Treasury Post Office measure and a $251.8 million emergency defense bill. Senate and House reductions total $128 million with leaders urging restraint on debt and taxes. Senator Byrnes and Senate Finance Chair Harrison praise retrenchment while tensions over land purchase funding in Puerto Rico crest.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Treasury Post Office
Barkley
Byrnes
Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Thomas D-Okla
Puerto Rico
Mining Men Here Saturday
Members of the Thomas Lowther Mining Institute and their ladies travel to Indiana tomorrow for the annual meeting. Sessions in the High School auditorium and a Methodist Church dinner begin with an address by Judge E E Creps at 4 5 p m. Dean Edward Steble will speak on Philosophy of Adult Education. Dr H J Rose discusses Research. A S Knaizen presents Rubber Tired Haulage. W J Schuster demonstrates two way radio for coal mines. Dinner at 6 00 p m features entertainment and safety day pictures. Officers include George J Steinheiser president and W B Wardrop vice president with C E Wassham secretary.
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Lowther Mining Institute
Indiana
Methodist Church
E. E. Creps
Edward Steble
Pennsylvania State College
H. J. Rose
Mellan Institute
Pittsburgh
A. S Knaizen
Sles
Joy Manufacturing Company
W. J. Schuster
Plup Sales Co
George J. Steinheiser
W. B. Wardrop
Thomas S
Lowther
C. E. Wassham
R. J. Craig
Thomas D. Thomas
George L. Smith
George Plant
George Lindsay
L. W. Housenolder
T. F. McCarthy
FL al Vinston
Thomas Adams
Morris Coulter
R. W. Sterrett
Amatdus Olson
L. J. Redding
Thomes Gatehouse
Warship boarding dispute cited in Hong Kong arrival report
A captain reported a boarding party off Foochow demanded a signed statement claiming a search of the ship in retaliation for the Asama Maru case. He refused as no search occurred. British Ambassador Craigie met Foreign Minister Arita to discuss Britain's stance, while press reaction criticized Asahi’s quote of Suma as arrogant.
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Foochow
Hongkong
Slr
Robert Leslie Craigie
Hachiro Arita
Britain
Asahi
Suma
Treasury Balance and Receipts Report Believed
Washington January 28 The treasury balance shows receipts totaling 5 406 100 9a7 and expenditures of 23 013 408 20 leaving a net balance of 2 900 053 823 0 The month’s receipts are listed at 28 and the fiscal year totals show receipts of 2 977 807 688 82 with expenditures at 66 544 511 118 p9
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Washington
The
Treasury Law
Ascal
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