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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1939

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Parker Leaders Lose Court Appeal in Kidnap Conspiracy Case

Mt Holly N J June 6 Refused a Supreme Court review of their conspiracy to kidnap convictions former Burlington County Detective Chief Ellis Parker and his son Ellis Jr will serve federal prison terms James Mercer Davis counsel for the pair said there is no further legal remedy after the court’s denial The elder Parker received six years the son three after conviction June 30 1937 by a federal jury in Newark

MT. Holly N. d Supreme Court Burlington County Ellis Parker Ellis, Jr James Mercer Davis Trenton Washington Parkey Newark Third Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Philadelphia

Labor Struggles Heat in Washington and Harrisburg

Pennsylvania Governor defends labor measures after a two hour union parley. McDevitt to meet CIO leaders as union factions claim agreement on a course of action. Attorneys study a potential court appeal arguing amendments infringe free speech by limiting picketing. Bills limit compensation for disabled workers, require relief work, extend women’s hours, and redefine unemployment aid. Secretary Hines denies resigning over Governor’s veto stance and says he represents labor interests.

Congress Washington Pennsylvania McDevitt John Phillips Pennsylvania Industrial Union Council CIO Unionis Ae Ict Alteorney Witoutesata James Gum Hines American Federation of Labor Governon Jones Harrisburg CIA AFL

Eshelman Seen At School Field Before Flight

Eshelman was last seen at the school field wearing a blue shirt and Shakhi trousers. Walz noted he had a student permit to fly near the airport under instructor supervision and seemed capable, showing interest in radio and navigation. His mother Bertha Eshelman hoped for a safe return and discussed his aviation interest and training in Florida and Baltimore. Police found no connection between the separate incidents.

Eshelman Walz Carlisle Bertha M. Eshelman Europe Cheston University of Florida Aeronautcal School Baltimore Weeld Othier

Duchess Marina Returns Amid Buckinghamshire Visit

The Duchess, former Princess Marina of Greece, 32, known for beauty and chic, returns home amid scattered events. The Duke of Kent, visiting nearby for a speaking engagement, left the door to their home as Prince Edward and Princess Alexandra stay in Buckinghamshire with Barewood’s husband, a window shows a tiny hole.

Princess Royal Scotland Green Street

Funeral notices for waterman lad and local deaths

Funeral services for the ten year old Waterman lad fatally injured fall at Waterman school set for 10 a m Wednesday in Greek Catholic Church Blacklick with interment in church cemetery. Surviving are his mother and siblings. Also notices for Mrs William Wallace of Brushvalley township died at 3 a m in Brushvalley and funeral Thursday. and for Mrs Ida Davis of Clymer with services Wednesday at 2:30 p m at Harmony Cemetery. Dead include Mrs Della Hull of Hamilton aged 71 with services at St Isaac Church Friday and interment in Hanley.

Micholas Q Drechowski Waterman Waterman School Blacklick B. Levar Anna Odrechowski Mary Julia Anna Helen John Andrew William Wallace Elsie Pinta Barkley Wallace Brushvalley Township Rachel (Ferrier) Barkley Brushvalley Reed Wallace Blanche Blakely Kent Jane Mack Center Township Ropert Barclay Blairsville Belle Haney Fitvalrn Florence Bilby F. A. Webb Thornton Hayes Greenwood Cemetery Here Ida (M'Kinney Davis George A. Davis Franklaw Street Clymer Alexander Taylor Clymer Methodist Church Harmony Cemetery Snowshoe Windburne Della A. Hull Hamlton Willan Hall Presbyterian Church Surswing Datab Bartholomew Marchand Mise Verna AL Huth al Fame St. Daeab Church Hanltoy

Demos Predict Matthews To Take Over WPA

Harrisburg June 6 prediction from Democratic leaders that Mayor Matthews will assume control of the Pennsylvania WPA office on June 13. Matthews, longtime aide to Governor Earle, would succeed acting director E C G Smith after Banks Hudson resigned. The announcement is expected from Washington. Matthews has served in multiple roles in the Earle administration and in the Governor's office, with prior friction over departmental leadership.

Demos Matthews WPA Harrisburg Fiver Philip Matthews Pennsylvania Maj Washington George H. Earle E. CG. Smith Actig J. Banks Hudson Earle

Bituminous Under Ocean in Nova Scotia Seams

Canadian Mine Inspector Thomas J. Casey reported submarine coal mining in Nova Scotia where miners tunnel under the Atlantic to a 300 mile network. He cited a safety rule of 180 feet of rock and coal between roof and ocean bed to prevent cave-ins, noting past failures and lower water seepage than on land. Dominion and Scotia coal companies lease Sydney field for 12 1/2 cents per ton royalty.

Pittsburgh Atlantic Ocean Nova Scotia Thomas J.casey Mine Inspectors Institute of American Casey Tthe Dominion and Scotia Coal Companies Sydney

Funeral Services For Mrs Katherine Switzer

Katherine D Switzer funeral services set for 2 p m Wednesday at Robinson Funeral Home with Rev Dr Harry Burton Bosch and Rev Charles Sinclair Applegatt officiating. Interment in Oakland Cemetery. Elizabeth Steffy funeral services to be held at the late residence in Greetown township at 10 30 a m Thursday with Rev Walter Merrick officiating.

Katherine D. Switzer Robinson Harry Burton Bosch D. D Charles Sinclair Applegatt Oakland Cemetery Elizabeth Steffy Green Townsship Walter Merrick Conkport

No Action Planned on Ship Canal Project

Washington reports no congressional action on the Lake Er ie Ohio River Canal this session as House Rivers and Harbors Chair Mansfeld states hearings are not planned. He notes a court test could settle legal disputes, but no early steps are expected.

Washington Mansfeld House Rivers and Harbors Committee Mansfield

Vice raid hits Philadelphia horse betting den under new vice squad

Philadelphia June 6 A hard hitting con tip sparked a new war on vice and gambling in the city. A raid on a race horse betting establishment followed the reorganization of a vice squad led by Detective Captain John T Murphy. Nine men were arrested with two charged as operators and seven as frequenters.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania John T. Murphy

Birthdays Listed for Sagamore Dixonville and More

Portrait of local birthday list with Frank Gromatsky of Sagamore Donald Leroy Myers of My and Mrs Donald Edgar Claw son Sr Ruth Jean Bence of Dixonville L W Moorhead and Robert Carlyle Fontz noted across today and yesterday entries, reflecting community celebrate personal anniversaries.

Frank Gromatsky Sagamore Donald Leroy Myers Donald Edgar Clawson Ruth Jean Bence Dixonville L. W. Moorhead Robert Carlyle Fontz

Blue Ribbon Committee Accuses Racketeers Officials

Uniontown June 6 The blue ribbon investigating committee says racketeers paid for protection and alleged collusion with lawyers and county officials including District Attorney James A Reilly and attorneys Duggan Goodstein. The 1100 page report names Wall Roberts Zack and others, cites a $5000 bribe, and says Samonas planned to take over the numbers business. The court will file the report after review and may take it under advisement.

Uniontown Fayétte Tony Roberts Charles Zack Reilly Charles C. Carter Iilas Goldstein Duggan Harry A. Cottam Win. G. 1Big Bill Lias Wheeling. W. Va Yank C. Monaghan Duggin Goldstein Blue Ribbon Steve Samonas Lins Wall Roberts George Bettes Samonas Zack Rappeac Goodstein

Mark S James Nlewis Leaves Commerce Head Victim Widow 200000

Harrisburg June 6 Mark E James manager of the Pittsburgh Industrial Expansion Commission was named Deputy Secretary of the new Department of Commerce. The department will use quarters formerly of the Earle Administration Bureau of Civil Rights. The bureau was dropped by the combined forces of the former State Publicity Commission and the State Flag Board. Brown said up to 50 staff may be added later to foster industry in Pennsylvania. James BE Lewis, Harbison-Walker refractories board chairman, died May 25 leaving 200000 to his widow from a 700000 estate. The rest goes to beneficiaries after the last grandchild dies with trustees executors as widow and J E MacKloskes. Mrs Lewis receives real estate and trust income. Lewis was native of Clearfield and long served as president of the refractories firm.

Harrisburg James Pittsburgh Industrial Expansion Commission Department of Commerce Richard P. Brown Brown Earle Administration Bureau of Civil Rights State Publicity Commission State Flag Board Pittsburgh Jime James BE. Lewis Harbison-Walker Refractories J. E. MacCloskes Lewis Clearfield Refractories Company

Wallace Seen as Possible Democratic Presidential Candidate

Washington June 6 report spreads that Agriculture Secretary Wallace may run for the Democratic nomination. Congress aides note he would not enter unless Roosevelt will not seek a third term. Wallace, a 40 year old former Des Moines farm editor, shifted from Republican to support Roosevelt.

Washington Capitol Hill Wallace Agriculture Department Congressional Treuds Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt Des Moines Jenny C. Way Harding Nelson G. Kraschel Iowa White House Vandenberg R-Minh Garner

King Hitler Great Fighters Review of German Spain Return

Nazi and German forces welcomed veterans returning from the Spanish Civil War. Hitler reviewed 18 000 German fighters back from Franco aiding Nationalist Spain, confirming aid in 1936. Italy’s Legionnaires were greeted in Naples as 20 000 arrived with Spanish officials. Nationalist Spain urged public denouncements of suspected Republicans, while Manchoukuo and Soviet Japan tensions escalated with a three hour border clash near Changkufeng.

Associated Press Navy Germany Franco Adolf Hitler Spain Hitler Marshal Goering Italy Naples Vittorio Emanuele Stalus Galeazzo Ciana Ialy Military and Madrid Soviet Russia Japan Manchoukuo Russa Tokyo Asahi Changkufeng

Dairy farmers optimistic on millon income from court ruling

Harrisburg reports that Pennsylvania farmers shipping to the New York market expect about 4 million dollars extra yearly from a U S supreme court decision upholding the department of agriculture authority to fix minimum milk prices. Deputy Attorney General Harrs Palikoff said the raised price ceiling could boost income for about 10 000 farmers after a New York district court upheld the order.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania New York U. S. Supreme Court Harrs Palikoff U. S. Department of Agriculture

Fireworks Law Challenge Faces Dauphin Court

In Harrisburg the first act of a court fight over Pennsylvania fireworks laws goes to trial next week after President Judge W M Hargett ordered the Attorney General to show cause why the anti-fireworks statute should not be held unconstitutional. The J Halpern Company of Pittsburgh filed for an injunction to block the law prohibiting sales or use of fireworks in the state.

Marrisburg Jiume Dauphin Court Wm. M. Hargett J. Halpern Company Pittsbuyah Wholesale House Pennsylvania

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