Tar and Feather Threat Alleged Near Hershey Plant
Union leaders charged a crowd near Hershey threatened to tar and feather CIO United Chocolate Workers officials after a meeting at Stav ersdale school three miles from the model town. Edelman said about 30 men blocked staff from leaving, then followed them for miles amid horns and shouts. The sit down strike shut the Hershey plant last April, with farmers and non-striking workers marching in after a bloody clash.
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Hershey
United Chocolate Workers
Committee For Industrial Organization
Staversdale School
M. 8. Hershey
Chocolate
John Edelman
Philadelphia
CTO
Edelman
United Chocolate Workers Union
National Labor Relations Board
Labor Board
Mary Schneider
New State Bureau of Civil Liberties
Indian Echo Cavey
Hummelatown
John E. Loy
CIO
Louis Yagoda
Allentown
Amalgamated Clothin Workers ‘of Americas
Lebanon
Yugoda
LaFollette Congressional Committee
Intensive dairy farming grows despite drainage issues
The report notes areas reported as well drained while others remain imperfectly drained. It records a broader cultivation of orchard and cane fruits and a notable decline in using submarginal land for crop purposes.
Decision Commentary on Pennsylvania Permanent Registration Act
The text notes no appellate decision yet interpreting the act and cites constitutional voting rights. It details Section 17 creating serial registration cards in boroughs townships with a registration affidavit claiming U S citizenship and twenty one year age at the next election, with further details on the process continuing on Page Eight.
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Pennsylvania
General Assembly
The
United States
Gas line progress reach Marion Center route plan
Crews for U. SW. Phillips Gas & Oil Co. have laid pipe and begun ditching as the Smyrna to Kintersburg line reaches Marion Center. The route crosses Route 119 just north of town, passes Marion Center High School, Main Street, and the Community Park before continuing toward Beatty place and Kintersburg.
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U. SW. Phillips Gas & Oil Co
Smyrna
Kintersburg
Marion Center
Marion Center High School
Main Street
E Community Park
Beatty Place
Police Chiefs End Their Convention Speeds Policy
July 23. The head of the Pennsylvania Motor Police urged speeds between 30 and 40 miles an hour as a method to curb highway slaughter. Commissioner Percy W. Foote called for cooperation to reduce accidents, noting the potential 2,800 highway deaths this year. He supported enforcement of the 40 mile limit until the 50 mile limit takes effect September 1. Foote spoke at the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association convention.
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Pennsylvania Motor Police
Percy W. Foote
Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association
Liverlane
Foote
Becker Faces Execution Over 1836 Brookville Murder
The condemned man Becker, awaiting death, proclaims innocence citing confessions he calls false. Prosecutors Stribner and Morris pressed for justice while Sheriff Lowry keeps vigil. The Shawkyat telegraph murder of Miss Bracken in 1836 led to Becker’s first degree murder conviction and death sentence with Governor Earle’s date set for the month’s end.
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Bob Morris
Alex
Bob
Stribner
Robert M. Morris
Pete McMillen
Lowry
Becker
Shawkyat
Brookville
George H. Earle
Flashes of Life and Life’s Odd Pets in Small Towns
A rattlesnake in Jerseyville bites its own tail of rage and dies minutes after the lid slams. In Bluefield, a gardener’s pest cure backfires as terrapins eat bugs but ruin tomato plants. In Wallace, Idaho a man begins his ninth jail term for intoxication after a bottle is slipped through bars. In Denton Montana a pet coypte develops a beer and hamburger habit after milk runs out.
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Jerseyville
Elmer Holdier
Bluefield
W. Va
Sam RB
Freeman
Wallace
Idaho
John Pauser
Pauser
Denton
Montana
Ray Moravetz
Jinx
Moravitz
Courts Debate Birth Dates in Voter Registration Case
A Pennsylvania court discusses whether exact birth dates are required for voter registration. It notes approximate ages can identify individuals and cites 1928 constitutional amendments, urging clarity from the Supreme Court while preserving eligibility for those who register by age affidavit.
Reprisals Not Seen End of Long Battle
After a meeting Senator Wheeler comments that opponents do not dare push the issue on a political platform. Senator Bailey says there will be no reprisals and calls for reconciliation as the war ends. Several Democratic opponents face reelection next year and must first win renomination.
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Wheeler
D-Mont
Bailey
D-Nc
Senate
Markets Produce Pittsburgh July 23 Market Prices
Produce demand moderate with apples steady per bushel basket prices for Maryland Duchess 85 5 cents West Va Transparents 75 cents Pennsylvania Transparents 73 cents to 1.10 Potatoes 1B cars steady No 2 100 lb sacks Maryland Virginia Delaware Cobblers 1.25 1.40
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Pittsburgh
Maryland
Judge Crepes cites Cusick Case on voter registration rule limits
Judge Crepes grounds the present case in Cusick's Election 136 Pa. 449 from 1890, holding the legislature may not unreasonably restrict voting rights by registration rules. The court quotes the Constitution and authorities, concluding the same principle applies to the current inquiry regarding the date of birth requirement for prospective voters.
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Cusick
Creps
Judes Creps
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Roosevelt bill in Senate rolls to defeat in quick vote
Democrats push a motion to sidetrack the Roosevelt bill, the roll call ends in a swift 20 no votes against 7 ayes. Norris is absent, paired against recommitment. The result, largely party line, nearly ends the measure in under a half hour.
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Norris
and-Neb
Shypstead
Farmer Laborite
Lur ‘den
Minnesota
Labovite
la Follette
Judiciary committee ponders amendment path and court efficiency
The House judiciary committee approved a survey of lower federal courts to speed litigation. Chairman Summers of Texas said after adjournment the study will examine the need for more judges, possible redrawing of judicial districts, and the feasibility of a circuit reform. Some opponents hint at a constitutional retirement age for justices, but administration leaders oppose broadening the measure.
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House
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Conference
Roosevelt
House Judiciary Committee
Suwmners
D-Tex
Stock market roundup of many firms and percent changes
The list shows stock movements for multiple companies with percentage changes across industries including automakers, chemicals, utilities, and banks. Notable gains appear for Anacinda, Chrysler, General Electric, IBM, and United States Steel, while several others show declines or modest gains. overall a mixed market day with wide dispersion in performance.
Strike of Blind Workers at Pittsburgh Workshop
A 2 day strike by 160 blind workers at a Pittsburgh workshop was labeled unwarranted by the State Department of Labor and Industry after an impartial audit of the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind. The audit, part of a settlement, cites funds and material shortages risking shop closure around October 1 with a projected deficit of 30,000 to 36,000 dollars. workers urged higher wages for broom, clothing, and furniture production.
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Pittsburgh
State Department of Labor and Industry
Pennsylvania Association For Blind
Supreme court reform and wage hour bill debate in Congress
The court controversy centers on appeals to the Supreme Court limited to general public interest cases, inviting longer review of major issues. In Washington, leaders push the administration wage hour bill to set minimums and ban child-made interstate products, with House action anticipated before adjournment as Congress considers broader reorganization and crop controls.
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Courts of Appeals
Ana
Sumners
Supreme Court
Summers
van Devanter
Washington
Barkley
Senate
Labor Committee
House Labor Committee
House
Roosevelt
Congress
Byrnes
D-Sc
Senate Reorganization Committee
Open Offices for Chain Store Tax in Major Cities
Harrisburg July 28 state offices opened in Philadelphia Harrisburg Sotantor and Pittsburgh to accept applications under the new chain store tax act. 150000 of 200000 blanks already mailed with rest to go out before Monday. Applications must be filed by August 4. A $50 daily penalty applies for operating without a permit.
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Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Sotantor
Pittsburgh
B. Frank Swigart
Glass Workers Seek Constitution in McCabe Ouster Debate
Pittsburgh July 23 In the pause provided by law armistice on the proposed ouster of President Glen W. McLabe the Federation of Glass Workers resumed work on a new constitution. Changes empower the convention to impeach officers and cut the president salary. Two factions agree to submit the dispute to John L. Lewis. McCabe says supporters will likely adjourn today.
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Pittsburgh
T de Peate
Glen W. McLabe
Federation of
Fiat Glass Workers
McCabe
John L.lewis
Tump
Roosevelt vetoed farm acts and housing loans debated
The Senate passed farm front acts 71 to 19 after the House 260 to 98. A tax loopholes measure to aid housing got Treasury objections. a joint committee has the bill ready. Fronts for seven little TVA flood programs were opposed. Canada lists 7495 farms with fox and mink classifications. About 300000 people are employed at filling stations nationwide.
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Roosevelt
Senate
House
Joint
Congressional Committee
Labor Committee
Treasury
Norris
TVA
Sino Japanese reports diverge on North China crisis
Chinese and Japanese reports diverged over the North China crisis with Peiping warning of a potential major Japanese drive to consolidate gains, while Tokyo claimed Chinese troop withdrawals and readiness to settle fundamental issues as fear of renewed war grew.
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North China
Tokyo
Peiping
Japan
China
MENNONITES SOLVE PROBLEM IN HOSIERY SHOP
Ephrata July 23. Six Mennonite women workers at Super-Tex Hosiery Mills faced job loss or breaking religious tenets. A compromise was reached when the Hosiery Workers Union secured a closed shop and a check-off, to be complied with by the workers.
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Ephrata
Irvin’ Enrich
Three-Week Post Session At College Begins
The six week summer session ends July 24 at State Teachers College Indiana Pa. A three week post session starts July 26 with about fifteen courses in teacher preparation. About two hundred students are expected to attend the past session. Enrollment closes Monday for those switching from the regular session.
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State Teachers College
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Treasury Balance Report July 21 Receipts and Outlays
Washington July 23. The Treasury report shows receipts of 116 037 116 79 dollars and expenditures of 68 059 027 94 dollars on July 21. The Treasury balance stands at 2 590 823 277 28 dollars. Customs receipts for the month total 26 283 441 90 dollars.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Soldiers Feast Simmering at Camp Charles J Clement
In Indiantown Gap on July 23 soldiers of Exton Guardsmen train two weeks at Camp Charles J Clement. Daily menus cover stewed uprices bacon and eggs breakfast beefsteak with onions mashed potatoes creamed corn pears bread butter coffee for all but officers. Food totals run to 113000 pounds of potatoes 2865 pounds flour 6000 loaves of bread 13000 pounds butter 13695 dozens eggs 8833 pounds bacon 28000 pounds ham 69000 pounds beef kept refrigerated.
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Indiantown Gap
Pennsylvania
Exton
Charles J. Clement
Blue Mountains
William A. Frantz
Harrisburg
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