Federal plan eyed for Allegheny headwaters reservoir
Harrisburg reports a proposed 17 million dollar field control reservoir at the Allegheny headwaters with hydro power potential. Dr James F Bogardus notes federal engineers are re surveying a Warren site for what could become eastern United States largest flood protection project. Reservations at risk include Cornplanter and Seneca. plans hinge on interstate and Indian rights.
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Harrisburg
Allegheny
James F. Bogardus
Forests and Waters
Army “Engineers
Warren
United States
Bogardus
New York State
Army
Pennsylvania
Seneca
New York
Clarion
Juniata
Susquehanna
Schuylkill
Governor Earle Grounded After Crashes And Quips
A clipped excerpt recalls Governor Earle's groundings after a crash during a flight. He described the moment of the crackup and the plane’s near impact, joking about repairs and the instrument board as he recounted the perilous event and his eagerness to correct the situation.
TVA Inquiry Moves Forward as Morgan Ends Four-Day Testimony
Congressional investigators press ahead with TVA inquiry as former Chairman Arthur Morgan nears end of a four day testimony. Morgan accused TVA counsel of seeking misleading evidence to influence a pending power company challenge to TVA. He cited engineers rapport with cost estimates and questioned the purpose of reports on dam system costs.
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Morgan
Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
Arthur HK. Morgan
Jenkins
Ohjin
Francis Biddle
Philadelphia
Biddle
Mead D-Ny
Utility
Chattanooga
Supreme Court
Dr. Morgan
James Lawrence Ely
B. K. Chandler
Ely
Chandler
Bly
Earle Scolded by Wife Over Governor in Control
The remarks recount a wife’s scolding after a governor’s flight and a wife’s comment that she would pilot the plane herself, highlighting tensions over who controls the aircraft in the moment.
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Earle Tales
Mercury seaplane sets trans Atlantic test time
In 1939 a Mercury seaplane began a bold flight from Cape Bauld to Montreal and toward New York. Skipper Donald Bennett reported steady progress with head winds and fog as the craft maintained about 145 mph at 6,000 to 7,900 feet. The trip aimed to beat Imperial Airways Cambria’s 14 hour 24 minute record and was the first of 14 planned Britain trans Atlantic tests for the summer.
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Montreal
Cape Bauld
New York
Mercury
St. Lawrence River
Foyhes
St. Hubert
Here
Doneald Bennett
Imperial Airways
Cambria
Beer Seeks Its Own Level in New Jersey Regulation
Newark New Jersey July 21 State Alcoholic Beverage Commissioner Frederic Burnett commented that regulation is hardly needed on beer foam or collar. He joked that a bartender showing towering foam will be reminded that beverages are to be consumed, not admired for appearance, while noting oversized collars would be noticed by thirsty patrons.
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Newark
N. C
Frederick Burnett
Frederick Rex
Chicago Municipal Reference Library
Burnett
New Jersey
de Walt Hopper
Mercury Seaplane Prospects From Improved Aircraft Pair
The text describes two aircraft types the Mercury project uses an improved Seaplane akin to Imperial Airways Caledonia and Cambria and the Albatross land machine. Mercury differentiates by using Maia to handle heavy loads on difficult trips with a secret lever system enabling midair separation returning the larger unit to base. For short hops Mercury can lift off alone to routes such as Montreal New York Botwood and similar destinations.
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Caledonia
Cambria
Mercury
Maia
New York
Montreal
Botwood
Hame
No Trace Found Of Negroes Who Kidnaped Man
Police reported no trace of the assailants after a man was robbed. The victim received first aid, was taken to Colyer Hospital for treatment, and returned home by bus. Authorities believe the suspects may have fled to Ohio or hid in Pittsburgh's Hill district.
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Bracken
Schwarzhauer
Colyer Hospital
Ohio
Hill
Pittsburgh
King Watches French Armed Might Parade
Troops from all France colonial possessions lined the Versailles route as the king and president passed in review. London talks with Halifax Daladier and Bennett raised questions about automatic military aid to defend Czechoslovakia. The communique hinted at unity with Britain but left open actions to suit the moment. Ritchey obituary notes his death in Smicksburg with survivors and funeral details.
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Versailles Chateau
Viscount Halifax
Edouard Daladier
Georges Bennett
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Czechoslovakia
Foreign Office
Britain
Lord Halifax
Neville Chamberlain
London
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Europe
Amish Threat Secession In School Fight
Judge Kirkpatrick refused to set aside the order preventing sale as the Plain People’s attorney Michel Francis Doyle warned the sect would pursue education freedom claims to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Amish may form an Independent School District for their children. Bernard Meyers for the School Board said the plan would move to sell off outmoded schools before the fall term.
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Michel Francis Doyle
United States Supreme Court
Bernard J. Meyers
Ritchey obituary recalls West Mahoning native
Edward E Ritchey a native and lifelong West Mahoning township resident born April 10 1870 died Tuesday at p m He was a son of David and Nancy Ritchey and the obituary continues from page one detailing his life and death
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Edward E. Ritchey
West Mahoning Township
David
Nancy Ritchey
Edward E
Corrigan Ready For Home After Ireland Flight Return
Douglas Corrigan, the so called hero by mistake, plans a two day London visit before sailing from Cobh on the Manhattan. He buys souvenirs, declines film and night club offers, doubts home welcome, and awaits United States clearance for potential flights. State officials crack down on ice cream sellers in Philadelphia for nonconforming product.
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Dublin
Corrigans
Manhattan
Douglas Corrigan
Shillelagh
London
Cobh
California
Corrigan
Republic Steel Head Defends Labor Policy and Attacks Wagner Act
Republic Steel President R. J. Wyser defended the firm’s labor policy before the Senate Civil Liberties Committee, urging a fairer National Labor Relations Act and blaming the Wagner Act for strikes and unrest. He cited mutual gains with employees and said efforts to steer editorials showed influence, while noting Republic donated $1.4 million since 1933 to associations and community groups despite a lean treasury.
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Washington
Republic Staal Corporation
Senate Civil Liberties Committee
R. J. Wysor
Cleveland
Concern
Republic
National Labor Relations Board
Wyser
Republic Company
Birmingham
Ala
Lafollette
Wysor
Wada Ft
Oldsham
Kenneth 5
Matin
Oldham
James Chappell
Birmingham Act Herald and News
Jimmie Mills
Birmingham Post
Biremingham Post
Supreme Court
Mann
Peter Hanson
Age-Herald and
News
Hanson
Lafoliette
Proclamation Expected On State Crisis Probes And Sessions
The governor signals a crisis proclamation amid a grand jury probe into charges of political fraud blackmail and vote coercion against the statewide Democratic leadership. Funds to tide indigents over to the 1939 session and possible new measures to curb political coercion are discussed along with moves to take over Byberry Hospital for the Insane and to expand school construction under state authority. House leaders plan weekend conferences with Attorney General Bard to map strategy on impeachment and related legislation.
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Dauphin County
General State Authority Act
Building Agency
Stats
Byberry Hospital For the
Philadelphia
General Assembly
Capitol Hill
House
Senate
Herbert Cohen
Nether Democratic Assembly
Guy K. Bard
Miller Named Carrier Head
Rural Jetter carriers elected Milton Miller of Pen Argyl Northampton County to a third term as president and chose Beaver Falls for the IR convention. Paul Dilling of Hopewell was elected vice president with Harry A. Wair and R. M. Patterson as secretary and treasurer. Auxiliary officers named Rein Godshall Sendy Lake John Kerr Sendy Lake archie Squier Waynesboro and Austin Delauter Waynesboro treasurer plus Summerhill Waynesburg on the executive committee.
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Clearfield
Milton Miller
Pen Argyl
Northampton County
Beaver Falls
Paul Dilling
Hopewell
Harry A. Wair
Ruffsdale
R. M. Patterson
York
Rein Godshall
Souderton
Association
John Kerr
Sendy Lake
Archie Squier
Townsville
Austin Delauter
Wayneshoro
Ralph Summerhill
Waynesburg
Environment Delinquency Warns Of Juvenile Causes
July 21 Huntingdon. Franklin Wilson, superintendent of a Muney Industrial Home, told an institute at Juniata College that home environment mostly drives juvenile delinquency. He argued society bears much blame for delinquent behavior, noting inherited codes and laws hinder progressive thinking.
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Huntingdon
Franklin Wilson
Muney
Pennsylvania
Cave
Juniata College
Wilson
Treasury balance update from Washington flash July 2
Treasury reports July receipts of 3 922 893 76 and expenditures of 1 249 36 18 leaving a net balance of 1 995 405 587 58. Working balance shows negative 1 405 412 616 25 after customs receipts of 13 288 101 83. A stray note mentions a grasshopper playing music with wing covers as a fiddle and its leg as a bow.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Liquor Theft Reported In Kittanning Store Breakin
Two quarts of whiskey were stolen from the North McKean street store of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board when a display window was smashed early Wednesday morning. Borough police said Kitanning Attorney Blaine Mast was being held in the borough rock after his arrest by Police Officer Jack Herr. no charge had been filed by Wednesday, but informants said charges would likely be brought before a justice of the peace.
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Pennsylvania Liquor Constrol Board
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Blaine Mast
Borough Rock
Jack Herr
Justice of the Peace
Milk Market Discussion Set for Pittsburgh Area
HARRISBURG The State Milk Control Commission has set July 26 for argument on conditions affecting milk production marking and distribution in the Pittsburgh marketing area.
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Harrisburg
State Milk Control Commission
Pittsburgh
Insurgents Launch Major Offensive Across Spain
Insurgent forces opened a central offensive in eastern and southern Spain as government defenses near Madrid and Valencia faced heavy bombardment. Reports say Madrid endured 500 shells in hours while insurgents reported gains up to six miles along the Tagus river and in Estremadura. Franco mobilized planes tanks and heavy guns across fronts with focus on the Verdadia campaign.
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France
Spain
Francisco Franco
Valencia
Madrid
Jose Hiaja
Tague River
Estremadura
Franco
Tive
Vertadia
Markets Report from Pittsburgh and Chicago Commodities
Pittsburgh market notes show fair demand for produce with steady prices on apples and potatoes, specifics for Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia varieties listed. Livestock quotes include hogs, steers, calves, and lambs with mixed movement, while Chicago grain news reports wheat and corn reacting to Canadian crop doubts with modest early gains and futures fluctuations.
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Pennsylvania Transparents
Duchess
Maryland Wiliams
West Virginia
New Jersey
Virginia Cobblers
Maryland Cobblers
Chicago
Canada
Liverpool
Owen Wister Dies at 78 in Rhode Island Summer Home
Renowned novelist Owen Wister died this morning at age 78 from a cerebral hemorrhage at his summer home Crowfield in North Kingstown Rhode Island. He arrived July 8 to begin the season and had fallen ill the day before. Survived by daughter Mrs Walter Stokes of North Kingstown and Philadelphia and three sons Owen Wister William R Wister and Charles K B Wister of Philadelphia, plus another daughter Mrs Andrew Dasbury of New Mexico and four grandchildren. Wister's body to be moved to Philadelphia for funeral date to be announced.
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R. L
Owen Wister
Crowfield
Wister
South County
Narragansett
Walter Stokes
Philadelphia
Owen +. Wister
New York City
Willliam R. Wister
Charles K. B. Wister
Andrew Dasbury
New Mexico
Queen Marie of Romania Laid in State at Bucharest
Dowager Queen Marie’s body was moved in state to the Royal Palace in Bucharest, awaiting funeral Sunday. She died Monday at Sinaia after a long illness in her 63rd year. Princess Elizabeth, former Queen of Greece, fainted aboard the train bringing the coffin.
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Marie of
Romania
Royal
Jia
Sinaia
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