Doubt Guffey Snyder Coal Bill Grows in House
Congressional approval for the Guffey Snyder coal control bill appears doubtful as the House Ways and Means Committee shelves it temporarily amid rising opposition. Chairman Doughton notes a possible committee report before the tax measure, but uncertainty remains. Some Democrats fear constitutional issues, signaling trouble for the bill's fate.
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Washington
CINS
House
Ways and Means
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North Carolina
Tax program edges toward moderation in Ways and Means
In Washington July 18 the House Ways and Means committee leaned toward a moderate tax plan amid fears of adverse business impact. The panel hinted at a targeted income tax rise for high earners and sizable estates, with an excess profits tax replacing the prior corporate tax, while resisting broad tax hikes.
Rishel Held On Assault Charge
John W. Rishel of Canoe township was held for court in 500 bail after a hearing before Squire Walter H. Jackson on assault and battery and peace trouble charges. Ruth Rishel said Rishel threatened to shoot her and later struck her and stole a Bible from her sister Mary Bell Rishel during a church outing. Rishel claimed Mrs. Rishel tripped and he picked up the fallen Bible.
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Walter H. Jackson
John W. Rishel
Canoe Township
Ruth Rishel
Lin Sen's adopted son wed in Columbus amid bigamy claims
In Shanghai the news that James Gin, adopted son of Lin Sen, married Viola Brown in Columbus stirred tense interest. Lin's brother in law Chen Ssiang Yuan said the groom already has two undivorced wives and four children in China. Also notices of reduced baseball equipment at Johnston's News Stand and a late event at St Bernard's Church with bingo.
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Shanghai
James Gin
Lin Sen
Viola Brown
Columbus
Lin
Chen Ssiang-Yuan
China
Vandergrift Postmaster Resigns to Return to Store Work
S Edward Houston yesterday announced his resignation as post master of the Vandergrift office. He leaves as the town’s first Democratic postmaster in about 16 years to return to the clothing business. A successor is not expected for several days, with rumors pointing to a woman with Democratic affiliations obtaining the position.
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S. Edward Houston
Vandergrift
Huston
Emergency Education program shows strong countywide growth
The summer Emergency Education program started June 17 reports rising enrollment and broad activity across Blairsville, Blacklick, Chambersville, Clymer, Creekside, Ernest, Fulton Run, Homer City, Indiana, Lucerne, Steffy M EB Church near Rossiter and Salisbury. About 1350 people enrolled last month, with sewing 454, music 363, and art handicraft 256 the most popular groups, as program expands after eighteen months. Continued on Page Three.
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Blairsville
Blacklick
Chambersville
Clymer
Creekside
Ernest
Fulton Run
Homer City
Indiana
Lucerne
Steffy M
Church
Rossiter
Salisbury
Indiana County
Big Run Man Hurt In Crash Near Marchand
L. O. Weber, 45, of Big Run in Jefferson County, was seriously injured when his car left the Indiana Punxsutawney road near Marchand and overturned. He was taken to Adrian Hospital in Punxsutawney with severe head lacerations, probable brain concussion, and possible skull fracture. State patrol attributed the crash to a curve on the road.
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L. O. Weber
Big Run
Jefferson County
Indiana-Punxsutawney Road
Marchand
Adrian
Punxsutawney
Indiana
Floyd Lightner Seeks County Auditor Post
Floyd A. Lightner of Dixonville, a former Indiana businessman and teacher, announces candidacy for County Auditor subject to September Republican primaries. He pledges to carry on the duties with conscientious efficiency amid reported devaluation of the office.
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Floyd A. Lightner
Dixonville
Indiana
Amusement Tax Rules Stumble Through Pennsylvania
The amusement tax takes effect Sunday at midnight with far reaching implications. Details show taxes apply to theatre concerts and dances while exemptions exist for church festivals and certain dining scenarios. A one cent tax applies for each 25 cents of admission and various permissions and club dues fall under the tax act.
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Pennsylvania
State Revenue Department
Funds Sought for Reopening Diamond Glassware Plant
Prospects for reconditioning and reopening the Diamond Glassware Plant in Indiana brighten as solicitors for the Chamber of Commerce and three service clubs report pledges from local business people. They aim to raise about 15000 to secure a federal loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, with no cash asked, only pledges contingent on the loan. The FSC has indicated willingness to provide the rest of the funds if Indiana and nearby areas raise the requested amount.
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Diamond Glassware Company
Indiana
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary, Kiwanis
Lions
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Indiana and
Viciity
Westmoreland Snake Dance Presented by Boy Scouts
Westmoreland County Boy Scouts at Camp Wesco will stage a Hopi snake dance next week. Rehearsals began yesterday for the production featuring live snakes carried between dancers teeth. About 40 snakes will be used in the 45 minute performance in the Indian village with authentic costumes and chants led by Tom Pratt Greensburg and assisted by John Shallenberger and Dr Gordon Renton.
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Camp Weco
Boy Scouuts
Westmoreland County
Arizona
Camp Wesco
Tom Pratt
Greensburg
John, Shallenberger
Indian Love Department
Gordon Renton
Vandergrift
Shallenberger
Indian Department
Charles Kuhn
Enter Your Name Now Free Vote Coupon Contest
Contest promotes saving Free Vote Coupons from the Daily Gazette and collecting subscriptions to win prizes for Cannon Ball Baker Junior Racers. Kids in Indiana and nearby areas are encouraged to enter, gather votes anywhere, and have friends subscribe through them. Names submitted by tonight will be published tomorrow with July 18 as a deadline.
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Cannon Ball Baker
Daily Gazette
Miller seeks judgeship in Indiana County race
Earle Miller announced his candidacy for judge on the Indiana County courts. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and Indiana County courts on October 8 1919, he served as District Attorney from 1924 to 1931 and aims for prompt and impartial administration of duties if elected.
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Earle Miller
Indiana County
Supreme Courts
Pennsylvania
State Hospitals Get Backing for Possible Funding Increases
Gov George H Earle assured Pennsylvania’s hospital association delegation that if feasible increases could be made to appropriations. The group representing 205 hospitals, including 140 state aided institutions, pressed for funds to support ongoing operations and initiatives.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
George H. Earle
Hospital Association of Pennsylvania
Eye for Eye chorus girls ousted from England clash
London reports say the British Labor Ministry ordered 30 American chorus girls to leave England after two troupes were banned from two London hotels. The decision sparked sympathy and mass meetings, with the girls seeking U.S. retaliation against English workers already in the United States.
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London
New York
Hollywood
England
Labor Ministry
United
Staes
Preaching Services Planned at East Union Presbyterian Church
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed at East Union Presbyterian Church Sunday July 21 at 11 a m A preaching service is set for Friday at 8 o'clock The Rev J A Giffen pastor of Plumville Presbyterian Church will speak A cordial invitation is extended to all in the community to attend.
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East Union Presbyterian Church
J. A. Giffen, Padlor
Plumville Presbyterian Church
Frazier Becomes Supervising Principal at Frazer Townships
Willard H. Frazier, formerly Iselin schools principal, elected supervising principal of Frazer Townships Schools in Allegheny County. A graduate of Indiana State Teachers College and the University of Pittsburgh, he has done graduate work at State College.
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Willard H. Frazier
Elder's Ridge
Iselin
Frazer Towneship
Allegheny County
Indiana State Teachers College
University of Pittsburgh
State College
EIGHTEENTH WILL REUNE AT WHEELING
More than 5,000 ex service men veterans of the 80th division of the World War will attend the 16th annual reunion in Wheeling West Virginia August 14 Numerous speakers of national importance will be included on the program among them Louis B Johnson Clarksburg past national commander of the American Legion Major General Adelbert Cronkhite Pittsburgh war time commander of the 80th and Colonel E G Peyton Fort Sam Houston Tex national commander of the 80th Division Veterans Association
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Wheeling
W. Va
Louis B. Johnson
Clarksburg
American Legion
Adelbert Cronkhite
Pittsburgh
Ddth
E. G. Peyton
Fort San Houston
Tex
80Th Division
Veterans’ Association
Turner Streams Seeks Indiana County Sheriff Nomination
Turner Streams announces candidacy for sheriff of Indiana County subject to Republican voters. He appeals for votes and support from party members to decide the race.
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Indiana County
Republican Party
Rigid Cigarette Tax Enforcement to Begin This Week
The Department of Revenue will start strict enforcement of the new cigarette tax act this week. Investigators, trained in the coming days, will target retailers selling cigarettes without the two-cent stamp and those lacking the $1 registration license, Deputy Sheaffer says.
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Department of Revenue
Sheaffer
Government program pushes vast AAA obligations
Washington July 18 The AAA expands obligations to 500 to 700 million dollars as courts strike down processing taxes. Contracts are signed with producers for winter wheat and hog payments, pushing total government commitments past the half billion mark. Chester C Davis AAA administrator says the program will continue pending Supreme Court ruling, noting that loss of processing taxes could end AAA effectiveness.
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L. W. Meredith
N. S&s
Washington
INS
AAA
U. 8. Circuit Court of Appeals
Boston
U. 8. District Court
Philadelphia
Chester C. Davis
Supreme Court
Band Concert Tonight on McCrory's Lot Philadelphia Street
The Municipal Boys Band performs tonight on McCrory's lot at Philadelphia Street. The program includes marches Battle Royal Novelty Japanese Sunset and The Conqueror plus waltzes and vocal solos by Morrie B. Bopp and K. L. King. Star Spangled Banner closes the event.
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Municipal Boys Band
McCrory's
Philadelphia Street
Fred Jewell
Jessie L. Deppen
Marth—Pondeross
K. L, King
Danks
Morrie B. Bopp
W. P. English
Waller
Miles
Garland Entree
K. L. King
Mother Muchree
F. J. St. Clair
Death Joins Regular Army in Surprising Enrollment
Death joins the regular army as Ernest Morgan Death is enrolled by a surprised recruiting officer. He is assigned to the field artillery in Hawaii after the enrollment at Lawn Party, Ct. Bernard's Church.
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Scranton
Death
Army
Ernest Morgan
Field Artillery
Hawaii
Collections of Three Banks 48.12 Percent
Reports on conditions of the fifteen closed banks in Blair Cambria Indiana Somerset and Westmoreland counties were issued today by Luther A. Hart secretary of banking Depositors in Blair county the reports show have received an average return of 65 percent of their deposits in Cambria 24 percent in Indiana 53 percent In Somerset 80 percent and in Westmoreland 75 percent All the counties with the exception of Cambria have a better record than the average return for the state which is 41.2 percent and for the Second Liquidation District of which the counties are a part where the average is 46 percent Further liquidation in these counties as elsewhere said Dr Harr is to a great extent dependent upon our success in conversion of real estate owned by the closed banks and mortgages held by them We are sanguine that the system of cooperation we have worked out with Federal Housing Administration officials in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh will result in stimulus of liquidation of these so called slow assets Dr Harrs statement today was the ninth in a series of reports issued since March 15 in accordance with his policy of opening up the year long Division of Closed Banks to public scrutiny Thirteen of the 16 banks in the five counties are continues on page two
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Blair
Cambria
Indiana
Somerset
Westmoreland
Luther A. Hart
Blair County
Harr
Federal Housing Administration
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Vintonale Man Hurt In 30 Foot Fall From Pole
Samuel Barry Morris a 20 year old Vintondale High School instructor lies in critical condition at Mercy Hospital Johnstown from spine and pelvis fractures after a 30 foot fall while removing wire from poles in Claghorn an abandoned mining village in Brushyvalley township. He and his father were dismantling wire linked to coal company work and had negotiated sale of the wire to junk dealers when the accident happened.
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Samuel Barry Morris
Vintondale
Mercy Hospital
Johnstown
Claghorn
Brushyalley
Vinton Collieries Company
Johnstown Hospital
Coal Company
Pitt Alumnus Henry T. Morris Dies at 89
Henry T. Morris, 89, last surviving member of Pitt’s 1869 class, died of a heart attack. Notary public and charter member of Pitt’s Delta Tau Delta chapter, Morris was among 14 graduates from the old Western University of Pennsylvania in 1868.
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Pittsburgh
Henry T. Morris
University of Pittsburgh
Morris
Pitt
Delta Tau Delta
Old Western University of Pennsylvania
New Bill Lets Homeowners Reclaim Tax Sale Property
Harrisburg July 14. Insiders report Gov George H Earle signed bills restoring rights for owners who lost property at tax sales by paying charges even after the two year redemption period. The measure applies only when properties remain in county hands. Other bills were vetoed or left unsigned as the governor faces a large backlog.
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INS
Ged l L. Reed
Dauphin
George H. Earle
Charles R. Mallory
Blair
State Commission
Abyssinian King Calls Loyal Subjects to Fight Slavery
Emperor Haile Selassie lashes Italy as criminally premeditated and calls Ethiopians to defend independence to the last man. He appeals to women to aid soldiers, vows to shed his own blood if needed, and frames Italy’s 40 years of aggression as a colonial offensive begun last August with $100 million in aims.
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Italy
Pia
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