Republican Men of Pennsylvania Public Prize Contest
The Republican Men of Pennsylvania announce a prize contest for Pennsylvania citizens aged eighteen to twenty five. Submit an original essay on Why Support the Republican Party, up to 800 words, signed with a nom de plume. Register with details, mail by August 15, 1936. prizes include 100 for first, 50 for second and third, plus ten 5 prizes. Essays become property of the sponsors. winners announced by September 1, 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Men of
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Republican Men of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
John 5. Fisher
National Union Fire Insurance Company
Pittsburgh
Otto H. Heiligman
Union League of Philadelphia
Sterling G. McNees
Hartisburg
Dauphin County
Republican ‘Men of
Citizens Soldiers Plot Paper War at Penns National Guard Camp
Staff officers from the 28th division and enlisted men plotted a three day command post exercise at the Pennsylvania National Guard training reservation. The plan covered routes of advance centers of resistance field artillery and supply dumps with signal wire lines and a live ammunition assault by qualified infantry. Umpires would critique plans daily as scouts sought out targets and established firing lines.
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Plantown Gap
Sidy
Staf
Pennsylvania National Guard
Mongrel Pup On Trial for Life
In Brockport Idaho the mongrel pup faces a life trial for allegedly causing the drowning of Russell Breeze in the barge canal. Victor Fortne, the dog’s owner, and Justice Homer Benedict hear testimony as villagers debate whether the animal should be destroyed or spared.
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Brockport
Idaho
Victor Fortne
Homer B. Benedict
Russell Breeze
Breeze
Fortune
Military assault drill outlines rush tactics and support units
The document describes enemy soldiers rising to expose shoulders and attackers firing in coordinated rushes until victory is declared by umpires. It notes special training programs for three field artillery regiments, engineers, the medical regiment, a tank company, and social troops to prepare for the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineers
Ih Tank
Comet Peltier and Kaho Sighted Near Cassiopeia
A mid sky comet lies roughly halfway between Cassiopeia and a bright star ten degrees above it, appearing as a medium bright elongated point with a short tail in telescopes. Astronomers expect slight dimming before August 4 as it sits low in the southern sky, while spectrographic study notes sodium, hydrocarbons, and cyanogen emissions in the comet’s glow.
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Pam
Cassiopeia
Old Home Town to Greet Landon
Washington report notes Democratic and Republican leaders reacting to third party talk. Rev. Charles E. Coughlin claims Lemke's Union party would win a House majority. James A. Farley calls it foolish. Rep Joseph W. Marlin Jr. says Union party impact could help Republicans in the East. Senator Radcliffe lauds President Roosevelt as a great humanitarian in a broad address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Coughlin
Rep. Lemke
House
James A. Farley
Joseph W. Marlin, Jr
East
Washington
Radcliffs
D. Md
Roosevelt
Judge Atlee impeachment hearing opens in Harrisburg
A seven member House sub committee summoned about 12 witnesses for a hearing into Judge Benjamin C Atlee of Lancaster accused of telling a prisoner that lynching would be justified. The panel invited his attendance but said he is not required to appear. The inquiry could lead to an impeachable offense and possible Senate trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
House of Representatives
Benjamin C. Atlee
Alncaster
Eugene A. Caputo
Beaver Democrat
Judiciary General
Atlee
Caputo
Marshall A. Shepard
Philadelphia
Homer
Brown
Allegheny
Columbia
Mason-Dixon Line
Shepard
Allee
Commonwealth
Judiciary General Committee
Senate
Leo A. Achterman
Monroe
al ‘Tronzo
L. Kenneth Harkins
Joseph Ominsky
J. Gordon Mason
Luzerne
John H. McKinney
Venango
Jeck
Batchelor
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt Era Campaign Notes Across Cities
Baltimore The Baltimore Sun reports John D. M. Hamilton seeks Alfred E. Smith to stump for Lon don, with Smith possibly opposing Roosevelt but not speaking under the Republican committee. Cleveland Dr F E Townsend says Gomer Smith may resign as vp of the Townsend old age pension movement. Smith will participate in the campaign. Richmond The Richmond Times Dispatch cites Senator Carter Glass denying attacking Roosevelt but admitting criticism of Congress without apology. Helena Montanans vote in a state primary with U S Senate race and other offices on the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore Sun
John D. M. Hamilton
Alfred E. Smith
London
Sun
Smith
Republican Committee
Roosevelt
Cleveland
F. E. Townsend
Gomer Smith
Father Coughlin
Townsend Old Age Pension Movement
Democratic Party
Richmond
Richmond Times Dispatch
Carter Glass
Congress
Helena
Montana
United States
Obituary notices from Du Bois area page continued
Obituary items list deaths of Pu Bois area residents including David G C Edwards aged eighty, George Henry Mottarn aged 82, and Mrs Nancy Jane Henderson Fleming. Details note surviving relatives, church funerals, and interments at local cemeteries with services at Du Bois area churches and homes.
Batchelor Attacks Governor Earle as Parroting Marionette
Harrisburg reports Senator Alonzo Batchelor of Beaver accuses Governor Earle of being a “parroting marionette” and a “conscience less demagogue” behind unemployment relief efforts. He labels Earle a ruthless broker for partisan ends and vows further criticism through November.
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Batchelor
Earle
Harrisburg
Alonzo Batchelor
Beaver Republican
Senate
Rochester
Fleming Hendrickson dies. funeral at Curry's Run Church
Nancy Jane Henderson Fleming 96 dies at 4 15 a m Monday at 1472 Philadelphia Street. Funeral at 2 30 p m Wednesday at her late home with Rev John Walker of Curry's Run Presbyterian Church officiating and interment in church cemetery. Surviving children include Mrs Henry R Dory B B Fleming Indiana and others. several sisters brothers and a long church member. Caroline Glass Ressler 87 of Barnesboro dies after lingering illness. survived by children John E Kessler Matthias Kessler Mrs John E Brown Mrs Elizabeth Goodlin and others. services at Fallen Timber A B Church with interment Beaver Valley Cemetery. Daniel S Mauk 56 dies in Aspinwall Hospital after eight weeks illness. Marine Corps veteran survived by widow two daughters and a son. funeral at Circle Hill Cemetery. Blacklick Townsend Club meets at Odd Fellows hall 7 45 pm. Rev O Yelvington presides. Grove City C W Fenton named superintendent Odd Fellows Home for the Aged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pu Bois
Scribner Avenue
Due Bois
W. W. Brithart
Indiana
W. H. Moot
Rochester Mills
DuBois Cemetery
David GC. Edwards
Rayne Towneship
Spear
Charles Edwards
James Edwards
Dixonville
Mary Washington
du Bois
Sophia J. Ober
Dunkard Church
Tanoma
Church
Thomas Funers
Mation Center
George Henry Mottarn
Marchand
Worthville
John Mottarn
Sargan Miller
Port Barnett
John
Locut
Scott
Falls Creek
Samuel
Jacob
Chesta Bush
Grange
Lulu McMillen
TuBois
Mary Best
Decker's Point
David Mottarn
St. John's Church
St. John's Cemetery
Nancy Jane (Henderson) Fleming
Philadelphia Street
John Walker
Curry’s Run Presbyterian Church
Margaret
Anthony) Henderson
Bor
Elders’ Ridge
Armstrong Township
Shelocta
David Watson Fleming
Fleming
Curry’s Run Church
Henry R. Dory
B. B. Fleming
White Township
Thetta Fleming
J. C. Fleming
L. E. Miller
Julia Cunningham
Elizabeth Wiggins
William J. Henderson
Glen Gardner
N. J
Caroline (Glass) Kessler
Johnstown
Caroline (Glass) Ressler
Barnesboro
John E. Brown
Barr Township
Cambria County
Kessler
Joseph I
Margaret Glass
Elizabeth Goodlin
Commodore
Allen Kessler
Fallen Timber A. B
H. P. Light
Beaver Valley Cemetery
Daniel 8. Mauk
Punxsutawney
Daniel S. Mauk
Sportsburg
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Aspinwall Hospital
Mauk
Sprankle Mills
Thomas
Sara
Law) Mauk
Mary’ Jane Lewis
United States Marine Corps
Virginia
Madeline Walker
Palmerton
Francis
Ire
Hamilton
Clarence Mitchell
William Rose
Frostburg
John Postlewaite
Walier
LeVine Filekener
Sagamore
V. F. W. Post
Circle Hill Cemetery
Golfers Outlet Atlanta Club-Throwing Tournament Considered
In Atlanta Associated Press reports Harry Stephens of Braid Hills Country Club says he may organize a club-throwing contest for strong armed but irritable linksmen. The note frames a quirky golf-related idea from a pro at a prominent club.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Harry Stephens
Braid Hills Country Club
Unsolved Murder of 14-Year-Old Girl in Asheville
Sheriff Brown edges toward breakthrough in Hester Clevenger case. International violinist Mark Wollner held for investigation after key clue found outside Miss Clevenger′s door and a blood stained key behind a radiator. Eight witnesses place Wollner near the hotel Wednesday night. Reward offered. Wollner silent except for his claim of innocence.
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Asheville
N. C
Laurence B. Brown
Hester Clevenger
New York University
Mark Wollner
Wollner
Brown
Wallner
$3,000,000 Welfare Bill Faces House Clash
The passage of an unemployment relief measure drew bitter opposition in the Senate and House. Republican votes against the bill cited constitutional concerns and potential taxes on labor. A key issue remains the governor’s control versus an independent five member board. Lawmakers discussed financing via liquor profits and anticipation notes to fund an $8.5 million to $9.5 million relief plan, with sessions recessing for further action.
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Ila
House
Senate
Buckman
Bucks
Chapman
Warren
Ealy
Somerset
Pierson
Lancaster
Reed
Dauphin
Homsher
Capitol
Department of Labor and Industry
Harris
Finance Committee
John J McClure
Delaware
State Planning Board
Pennsylvania
Highlanders Protectionists and Marienbad Uprising Update
Sanjurjo, a 64 year old army hero, was reportedly the Rebel choice for president amid the uprising. Former King Alfonso awaited developments in Marienbad as Monarchists and Republicans clashed with the Leftist regime. British ships and planes stood ready at Gibraltar to rescue their nationals.
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Sanjurjo
Alfonso
Marienbad
Czechoslovakia
Gibraltar
McNair's Shakeup Sparks City Power Battle
In Pitsburgh on July 41 4 May or Willian McNair ousted the director of public safety and named Leslie M Johnston deputy mayor while replacing the secretary with five nominees. Thomas A Dunn was dismissed from safety duties but remains in office as services fail. Neubauer took Dunn’s car and driver. McNair plans to join his wife and daughter on a European cruise from New York to Hamburg.
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Pietsburgh
Willian N. McNai
Europe
Leslie M. Johnston
George H. Neubauer
McNair
Thomas A. Dunn
Dunn
Neubauer
City
Hamburg
New York
Stock Market Shrinks Amid Commodities Fires
A dense OCR fragment lists many companies and sectors across industries, hinting at stock market activity and corporate names. The text also includes wartime dispatches with Allied references and a Madrid report on Rightist uprisings, detailing troop movements and naval actions around Alexandria and Spain.
Heat retreat study draws federal drought aid
Chicago reports continued drought despite rains as officials map a long range plan. WPA authorizes 69 000 drought relief jobs in several states and 20 000 in the south, with 350 water conservation projects employing about 24 150 men. Resettlement Admin distributes 3 393 000 in subsistence grants to move hard hot families closer to farms. CFCS ships 71 carloads of food and 175 carloads of livestock feed for drought areas. North Dakota Welfare Board coordinates sheep movement to greener grazing in the northeast.
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Chicago
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
Oklahooa
Montana
Ilinoia
Dakotas
Washington
Works Progress Administration
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wyoming
Colorado
South
WPA
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
North Dakota Welfare Board
Cooper Pawn in Star Raiding Show
Gary Cooper, a top box office star, became the center of a studio dispute. Paramount Productions filed a federal suit seeking 4 million dollars in actual damages and 1 million in punitive damages against Samuel Goldwyn for allegedly luring Cooper away. Goldwyn responded that he has Cooper's services but questions the legal basis of the claim.
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Hollywood
Gary Cooper
Cooper
Paramount Productions
Paramount
Samuel Goldwyn
Goldwyn
Spain crisis widens as rebels clash and civilians suffer
Reports describe heavy fighting across Spain with leftist forces battling Rebels in Madrid Barcelona and Seville. Officials claim thousands arrested in Madrid while loyal aviators bomb Seville barracks. A British destroyer avoids danger as Malaga burns and Franco’s forces advance toward Gibraltar. Authorities urge Aragon farmers to take arms against Zaragoza supporters amid land disputes.
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Alexander H. Uhl
Associated Press
Madrid
Spain
Valladolid
Burgos
Zaragoza
Toledo
Jaime Primero
Tangier
Aragon
Gibraltar
Malaga
Spanish
Popular Front
Vera
Irun
Barcelona
France
Hendaye
Seville
Rabat
French Morocco
Francisco Franco
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Publican Party
Peltier
Kaho Comets
Landon
Uhmy ” Griswold
Griswold
Arrow
Arrow Headquarters
West Water Street
Blacklick Townsend Club
Odd Fellows
Townsend
O. Yelvington
Grove City
C. W. Fenton
New Castle
Odd Fellows Home For the
Queen
Kansas City
Kas
R. T. Bragshaw
Bradshaw
Florence
Aziz
Earl Heckerhorn
Belleville
Edward Kannewarf
Seon
M’nair
Adams Exp Air Reduc
Alco Am
Ad Refin
Auburn Auto
Baldwin
Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Blaw-Knox
Borden Borg-Warner Briggs Mig
Cerro de Pas Ches
Chrysler
Coca Cola
Doug’ Aire
DuPont Eastman Kod
Etec Auto L
Etec
Gen Foods
Gillette
Hudson
Nick
Johns-Manv
Kennecott
Loews Lorillard
Monte Ward Nash
Nor Am
Penna RR
Pha RC
Phillips
Pet
Pure Oil Radio
Reading
Repub Si Rey
Sears Roe Socony
Brands St G and el Ltd
Cal
M Woolworth Cars
Ark Nal Gas
Elee Bond
Sir
Pennroad Corp
Admiralty
Alexandria
Gordon Highlanders
Nonth
Palestine
Cooper Pawn
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