WPA Official Salaries Reveal High Pay in 1930s Pennsylvania
Senator James J. Davis released a list showing 1 949 WPA administrative employees in Pennsylvania earning over $1 000 yearly. The data, gathered from June to June payrolls, names state director Edward W. Jones at 10 000 and notes successors. Also disclosed were 56 National Youth Administration staff based in Philadelphia with salaries up to 3 800, including James W. McGowan and Edward J. Hart.
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Washington
James J. Davis
R-la
Works Progress Administration
Pennsylvania
Barry L. Hopkins
WPA
Davis
Senate
Aoar
Hopkins
Edward WI
Jones
J. Banks Hudson
National Youth Administration
Philadelphia
Waller
James W. McGowan
Edward J. Hart
Harold J. Holbrook
Karl I. Waugh
Robert W. Weeks
John F. Allison
Canon
Levi 10
Gresh
Alfred M. Loeb
Merlin M. Paine
Eleanor M. Stearns
Cecil Schwartz
Len J. Zerbe
Earhart Disappearance Ends Search and Mourning
Earhart the famed 39 year old aviator vanished while circling the earth for fun and possible new routes. Navy hunters abandon the effort after exhausting leads. husband George Palmer Putnam jurists sorrowfully accepted the loss in Los Angeles. A distant epicenter and a minor Long Island Sound tremor are noted by scientists.
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Howland
Navy
Fiers
George Palmer Putnam
Miss Earhart
Los Angeles
Earthquake Recorded by Fordham Seismograph Expert
The Rev. Joseph Lynch, Fordham's seismograph expert, said instruments logged a heavy quake starting at 11:16 p.m. Daylight Time and lasting about 50 minutes, continuing from page 1.
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Joseph Lynch
Fordham
Wagner Urges Opposition Amid Constitutional Debate
In a public statement he recalls a past letter arguing against enactment and says his convictions have strengthened. He criticizes recent Supreme Court decisions as unconstitutional by a slim margin but insists government processes should not be sacrificed for an immediate situation, prioritizing the public’s broader interests.
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Supreme Court
New York
Lehman
Washington
Albany
United States Senate
United States
Heaviest battle of Spanish Civil War near Madrid
Near Madrid Brunete became the focal point as insurgents and government forces clashed in a massive offensive. About 160 aircraft battled for air superiority while heavy artillery and bombers targeted front lines and supply routes. Government forces reported advances and aimed to cut insurgent lines around the capital.
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Madrid
Brunete
Upper
Carabanchel
Cuatrovientes
Bruneté
Stratosphere Balloon Flight Ends In Wreck Near Rochester
Dr. Jean Pichard’s tulsi-balloon craft failed after a six hour test flight from Rochester New Hampshire. Charred wreckage lies in a farmland valley as fire destroyed delicate instruments and data. The landing occurred roughly 73 miles by air from Rochester with Ballon flight objectives unclear. July 19.
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Jean Pichard
Rochester
Main
Beers
Towa
Film extras held in death case in Los Angeles
An autopsy was ordered on Mia Dorothy May Garland, 31, a former Deputy City Prosecutor, as police held two film extras in connection with her death. Miss Kay Tutwiler, 28, was arrested on suspicion of murder and Luther Allen, 32, detained as a material witness after a report by Garland’s physician Dr Wendell W Starr. Starr said Garland had alcoholism and was seen kicked during a quarrel at her home after a drinking party. Tutwiler denied an altercation.
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Los Angeles
Mia
Dorothy May Garland
Miss Kay Tutwiler
Luther Allen
Miss Tutwiler
Allen
Lehman Opposes Court Bill in NY Senate Letter
Governor Lehman urges Senator to vote against the court bill, warning it would threaten court independence and constitutional rights. He praises the New Deal social program and pledges support for President Roosevelt and the progressive path in Albany and Washington.
Obituary of longtime railroad engineman in Butler
The 87 year old, a veteran of more than 40 years on two railroads, served most on the Buffalo division. He operated the gasoline electric Punxs y Indiana run after its installation. Though returning to Butler on weekends, he spent most time at the local Y M C A. He was well known and esteemed here.
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Butler
Butler Cemetery
Buffalo
B. and
Punxsy
Indiana
Fulton
Sino Japanese Forces Renew Charge Near Tientsin
Japanese forces removed barricades and war equipment west of Tientsin under demands, with local Chinese officials and Japanese commanders previously settling crises on the spot. Reports say trains were strafed near Yuanshih, with both sides claiming casualties amid disputed truces and ongoing Sino Japanese tensions.
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Tientsin
China
Nanking
Yuanshih
Peiping
Japan
Adjourment May Complicate New Court Appointment
Washington July 19. Opponents of the court bill say they will seek a Senate vote early this week on the bitterly fought issue as the political fight surrounding Justice Van Devanter's successor and potential recess appointments continues.
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Senate
Washington
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
van Devanter
Congress
Wilson
Louis Brandeis
Sustice van Devanter
Justice Woods
Justice van Mevanter
Senator Robinson
Arkansas
Robins
High Court
Cummings
Stanley Reed
Landis
Securities Exchange Commission
Gay
Fran Murphy
Michigan
Justin Mitel
Board of Tax Appeals
Ferdinand Pecore
New York
Learned
Hand
Second Circuit Court of
Appeals
Sgnouel Rosenman
Burke
D-Ned
Robinson
D.rk
Little Rock
Minton
D-Ind
Garner
Barkley
D-Ky
Harrison
Dmiss
Carl FE. Bailey
Lehman questions Roosevelt program in public memo
New York Governor Lehman criticizes a proposed court change and warns it could erode independence and constitutional rights while praising Roosevelt's social reforms. He notes his long support for the president and recalls past ties and plans for social security programs amidst recent political shifts.
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Roosevelt
New York
Lehman
Albany
Washington
New York City
Candid ate Fees Up in Hearing
In Dauphin County court today Charles R. Keane of the Royal Oak Party challenged the constitutionality of filing fees to place names on ballots under the new election code. John R. Landberg argued the fees violate a free election provision. Judge Hargest ordered secretary David L. Lawrence to reply. hearing set for 2 pm. The code sets presidential elector fees at 50 dollars, Congress and county judges at 50, general assembly 35, and down to 1 dollar for minor township posts.
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Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Charles R. Keane
Philadelphia
Royal Oak Party
John R. Landberg
Keane
William M. Hargest
David L. Lawrence
The
Commonwealth
Congress
General Assembly
Japan warns Chinese troops not to enter North China
Japanese army forbids the Nan king Chinese government from sending troops into North China. Heavy Chinese concentrations reported at Pagtingfu near Peiping as forces move from northwest and south. Tokyo braces for emergency amid rising Sino Japanese tension over North China. Nanking says it will firmly reply to Tokyo demand to keep hands off local arrangements. Crisis deepens after bridge clash west of Peiping and night maneuvers. China mobilizations drew a warning about violating the Ha-Umezu pact.
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Nanking
China
Pagtingfu
Peiping
Japan
North China
Tokyo
Bite by copperhead hits 19 year old in Uniontown
A copper head snake bit 19 year old Lawrence Pluto of Brownfield while near Grindstone Plato. He returned to his car, hurried to a hospital, and received serum treatment.
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Uniontown
Lawrence Pluto
Brownfield
Grindstone
Plato
Builders Threaten Strike Paralyzing Pittsburgh Buildings
Union leaders threaten a citywide strike of 12 000 building workers including hotel and apartment house staff and downtown staff. They demand written contracts and a ten percent wage increase with minimum scales for elevator starters and operators, charwomen, watchmen, and handymen. Skeleton maintenance would run hospitals and sanatoria. Some downtown buildings and departments stores were reportedly in talks to accept demands.
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Pittsburgh
New York
Charles C. Levey
Building Service Employes Union
A. F. of L
Levey
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
Wilmerding
Labor Relations Board
CIO
United Employes Association
Ernest Workers Join Walkout Over Schedule Demands
In Yatesboro area Ernest mine strikers demand regular starting schedules and more respect from officials as they threaten to extend the walkout to Lucerne Helvetia McIntyre Coal Run and Adrian. Ghizzoni said future action hinges on later meetings and a capital-level decision by the executives and grievance committee.
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Olson
NuMine
Yatesboro
Rose Inn
Lucerne
Helvetia
McIntyre
Coal Run
Adrian
Heilwood
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Union mine figures and Heintz strike action observed
The report states 101 workers at Davidson mine and 74 at Tro t ter totaling 175, against 228 claimed by the company and under 100 by union claims, with a normal force of 825. Sit down strikers at Heintz plant left after a judge postponed eviction hearings but allowed continued strike via picketing. Waldbaum said negotiations would proceed.
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Davidson
Trotter
United Mine Workers
Heintz
Philadelphia
William H. Kirkpatrick
Four Men Made Prisoners After Gas Theft Near Hillsdale
Four men were held after a gas station theft at Grant Smith's pump in Green Township near Hillsdale. They allegedly fled with eight gallons in a milk can, fired a shot as they escaped to nearby woods where their car awaited. A calf theft near Strongstown is charged against Wade Adams and Mitchell. Adams and Wagner are accused of driving off from the gas station with 13 gallons, their car lacking registration plates. Deputy Irvin said preliminary hearings before Justice Keith are pending and further investigations continue.
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Grant Smith
Green Township
Hillsdale
Smith
Samuel Perry
Strongstown
Wade Adams
Mitchell
Wagner
Grant
Irvin
Justice of the Peace
Keith
Pittsburgh Market Report for Produce and Goods
Markets at Pittsburgh show moderate demand with apples around steady and various grades priced per basket, bag, and barrel. Potatoes, butter, eggs, cheese, and poultry show steady or varied quotes across Maryland Virginia California and local suppliers with ranges for quality and size.
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Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Virginia
Maryland
New York
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