James Answers Guffey Tonight
Harrisburg reports that Governor Arthur H. James will radio reply to U S Senator Guffey and address national issues tied to Roosevelt’s possible third term. The two broadcasts from his Harrisburg office will cover the governor’s six month stewardship and echo Communist calls demanding fulfillment of pledges.
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Harrisburg
Arthur H. James
Pennsylvania
U. S
Joseph F. Guffey
Guffey
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Capitol
Columbia National Broadcasting Network
WCAU
Philadelphia
WHF
KDKA
Pittsburgh
WBRE
Wilkes-Barre
Senate
Keystone
Commonwealth
James
Ben Careathers
Labor Leaders Weigh End Of Strikes In Pennsylvania
AFL leaders weigh a petition from Philadelphia Building Trades Council to end strikes against the WPA 180 hour month as 35 000 WPA workers join a statewide one day protest. Workers Alliance says 98 projects were shut down full or half day and protests affected 450 WPA ages across the state. Greensburg WPA offices report few indications of Indiana County action and a poorly attended county rally planned near Route 119.
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AF Building Trades Council
The
Workers Alliance
Pennsylvania
WPA
Alliance
James L. McDevitt
Philadelphia Building Trades Council
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Route 119
Indiana
Corrigan Honeymoon Flight Continues With Missing Bride
Pend at Pensacola hotel reveal Douglas Corrigan still flying the wrong way during his honeymoon. He says he has signed in with his wife Elizabeth Marvin of San Antonio only once before, though he has flown with her hundreds of times.
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Pensacola
Fla
Douglas Corrigan
Elizabeth Marvin
San Antonio
Texas
Corrigan
Kanable and Smith Seek Republican School Director Nominations
Indiana Board of Education members Guy G. Kanable of 13th Street and Raymond F. Smith of Water Street filed petitions for Republican nominations to run again as School Directors, after indicating retirement but fellow board members requested six more years. Special on lace dresses advertised at Gearhart Style Shop.
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Indiana Board of Education
Guy G. Kanable
13Th Street
Raymond F. Smith
Water Street
Senator Dando Fined 2500 in WPA Case in Philadelphia
State Senator Joseph P. Dando, convicted of diverting WPA labor to his private use, paid a $2,500 fine in federal court. He did not appear. his attorney presented a check and announced an appeal request for 45 days. Co-defendants had suspended sentences. Dando faces a separate fall trial on related conspiracy charges over a sawmill project using WPA labor.
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Philadelphia
Joseph P. Dando
William Kirkpatrick
Dando
Schuylkill
Todasik
Wartio
Egan
WPA
Schuylkill County
Liewellly
Ganey
Doctor of 2,000 Babies Dies at 79 in Pleasantville
Pleasantville July 21 Dr Walter J Proper who claimed to assist at the births of 2000 babies died yesterday at age 79. He practiced in Venango County for 66 years. Voters candidates watch for the Voter's Guide with a complete list of county office candidates, each with picture and biography.
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Pleasantville
Walter J. Proper
Venango County
Hamilton Pledges Support for Highway Safety Campaign
Harrisburg dispatch reports Secretary of Revenue William J. Hamilton Jr pledged strict enforcement of the state vehicle code. He warned there would be no favorites and no leniency, emphasizing saving lives and a crackdown on irresponsible drivers amid department consolidations for faster enforcement.
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Harrisburg
William J. Hamilton, Jr
Revenue
Revenue Post
Theodore Nextransesy
Philadelphia
Revenue Department
Hamilton
Blairsville Bank Seeks Unclaimed Deposits
Blairsville, July 21. The reorganized Blairsville National Bank asks hundreds of former depositors to claim their money, with thousands still unclaimed. President H. P. Rhoades says most have already claimed, but many deposits remain, some in three figures or more, from the 1933 banking holiday era. A May dividend brought 100 percent on the dollar.
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Blairsville
Blairsville National Bank
H. P. Rhoades
Reorganized Bank
War interests shift to the east in growing global tension
International dispatch notes Japan facing Soviet dispute over Sakhalin Island as 39 Russian planes are reported shot down along the Manchoukuo frontier. Britain and Japan discuss Tientsin while Poland, Danzig, and Berlin react to ongoing regional incidents. Europe eyes peace overtures as Yugoslav border defenses rise amid broader tensions.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Naval Ministry
Russia
Sakhalin Island
Manchoukuo
Tientsin
Warsaw
Poland
Danzig
Free City
Berlin
Germany
Fhe
England
China
London
Europe
Tax Delinquents at State Hospitals Face Dismissal Threat
At Harrisburg on July 21, wardens and superintendents of 30 state hospitals and penal and correctional institutions were instructed to urge 6400 employees to pay their taxes or face dismissal. E Arthur Sweeny, secretary of welfare, warned that tax delinquency among staff would lead to dismissal.
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Arrisburg
E. Arthur Sweeny
Welfare
Treasury Balance Report July 19 Receipts and Outlays
Treasury records show receipts of 13.33 million dollars and expenditures of 49.56 million, leaving a net balance of 2.7026 billion. Working balance includes 2.0195 billion, with customs receipts for May totaling 15.23 million.
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Washington
The
Treasury
No Action on Jap Embargo Debate at Washington
Washington reports indicate President Roosevelt shown no interest in seeking action this session on a bill to curb exports of war supplies to Japan. Senate leaders and officials discuss delaying neutrality legislation until next Congress, while Pittman moves to push a resolution after state department reviews treaty implications. Roosevelt warns delay may harm business and says a crisis alone won’t force a special session.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Japan
Hull
Senate
Pittman
D-New
Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
China
Congress
Rod and Gun Club to Open Range in Indiana
The Indiana Rod and Gun Club will inaugurate a new 125 foot range in a garage on Gompers Alley between Sixth and Seventh Streets with a Monday match. County Detective William J. Moore, a founder, says the range is among the finest in the state and suited for rifle and pistol shooting. Invitations go to rifle clubs in Ridgway Johnstown Kittanning Ford City Punxsutawney and Blairsville for the inaugural shoot.
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Indiana Rod. ,and
Gompers Alley
Willaim J. Moore
Ridgway
Johnstown
Kittanning
Ford City
Punxsutawney
Blairsville
Pittsburgh business index climbs in 1923-25 average
In the Pittsburgh district, most lines rose last week with the University of Pittsburgh index improving from 82 percent of the 1923-25 average to 66.9 percent. Forecasts suggested continued but slower gains. A hardware listing notes a Continental street door size 2'10" by 6'10" priced at $2.35 from James M. Bryan & Co., 33 N. 8th St.
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Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
James M. Bryan & Co
N. 8Th St
Lending Bill Faces Republican Amendments and Final Stand
Washington July 21 Republicans allege Jesse H. Jones provided new material for cutting Roosevelt’s 2.8 billion lending program. Jones reportedly said RFC can finance two years with current borrowing, with amendments for railroad equipment leasing and toll roads. He noted unused borrowing authority near 1.4 billion, and repayments could finance a second year. Democratic Leader Barkley revised the bill to remove self liquidating language, calling it recoverable assets. Congress contemplates adjournment after next week, with August 4-6 as likely recess.
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Washington
Jesse H. Jones
Roosevelt
Jones
Senate Banking Committee
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Thy
McNary
R-Ore
Barkley
Senate
Congress
Shuffleboard singles title won by Hubbard at tourney
D K Hubbard of Janesville Wisconsin won the men's open title at the seventeenth semi annual shuffleboard singles championship in Traverse City Michigan. He defeated A T Notestine of Normal Illinois by 104 82 37 101 102 64. Wilbert Custer of Indiana Pennsylvania finished third.
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Traverse City
Mich
D. K. Hubbard
Janesville
Wis
Hubbard
A. T. Notestine
Normal
Til
Wilbert Custer
Indiana, Pa
Hatch Bill Clears House to Curb Official Political Activity
The Hatch Bill to curb political activities of federal officials won House approval 242 to 133 after a boisterous session. It goes back to the Senate for minor amendments. The measure bans office holders from political conventions as delegates and from political campaigns, with exemptions for Congress members, the President, and top executive officials.
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Washington
Hatch
House
Senate
O. i
Civil Service
Judiciary Committee
Roosevelt
Rep
Dempsey
Chamber
Congress
Rev. Martin
R-Mass
Interdictions Hatch Bill Passes House To Curb Political Activity
The Hatch bill to curb pernicious political activity would prohibit federal office holders from national political activity, intimidations to interfere in elections, using federal power to affect nominations, job promises for votes, and political fundraising from relief money recipients. The Senate must agree to the measure before it reaches President Roosevelt.
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House
Washington
Congress
Senate
Roosevelt
Gracie Fields Wins Provisional Divorce From Archie Pitt
London reports Gracie Fields, one of the world’s top paid comedians, obtained a provisional divorce on grounds of misconduct by her husband Archie Pitt who did not defend. They wed ten years ago and she is currently ill.
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Gracie Fields
Archie Pitt
Pitt
London
East Mahoning Schools Closed and Bus Service Consideration
The East Mahoning township school board voted to close Mahoning and Studdll schools and consider shuttering Lawman school while introducing ownship provided bus service. About 18 students would transfer to Marion Center. two teachers would be dispensed.
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Mahoning
Studdll
East Mahoning Township
Lawman School
Stuthell
Marion
Missionary Held By Arabs Urges Father Pay Ransom
In Jerusalem a donkey boy delivered a note from Rev. Gerould R. Goldner of Mogadore Ohio to his father Dr. Jacob Goldner Cleveland urging payment of a 5000 ransom to release the 29 year old kidnapped missionary. The bandit leader warned of danger if payment failed as another donkey boy was sent back with the message while a second youth was freed. United States Consul-General George Wadsworth continued efforts to secure the release as the case drew ongoing attention.
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Jerusalem
Gerould R. Goldner
Mogadore
Ohio
Goldner
Jacob Goldner
Cleveland
Jerry
Gerould
Goldners
United States
George Wadsworth
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Glocker-Alps
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