Europe again has jitters as war threats rise
Europe faces renewed attacks on Czechoslovakia amid German press tensions and Czech protests. Insurgent strikes near Valencia escalate Spain’s war, while Japan moves on Hankow. Britain and France seek shipping safeguards without provoking Hitler as France plans a Turkey military alliance and Syria tensions surface.
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Bowers Hopes for Reprieve in Death Sentence
Bowers faces execution after a trial at Huntingdon Industrial where he received a death sentence. His counsel argued for clemency citing his quiet home life and good behavior in prison. During imprisonment he read the Bible daily and kept calm, saying to himself he could “take it.”
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Obituary Notices for Mrs Ellif A George and Harry Craig Hall
Mrs Ellif A George 73 native of Indiana County died Friday morning at her daughter’s Apollo address. Survived by daughter, sister and six grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Campbell home. Rev E W Crichtal officiating. Interment Sallaway Greenwood Cemetery, Incana. Harry Craig Hall v9 retired Pennsylvnia Railroad employee died at Wishome New Mor ence. Services Sunday afternoon at Wall home Burrat burial in land Cemetery Tucmwoa Me. Hall born Horner Cove September 4 1808 son of Ephriam C and Elizabeth Andersons Hulk. Survived by widow Rachel Clark Hall and one son Rus
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Pathologists Uncover False Positives in Syphilis Tests
In San Francisco, Dr. A. S. Giordano of South BendInd revealed a strange non specific substance in pig blood that caused false positive Wassermann results. The finding, presented to pathologists, suggests preliminary testing can prevent wrong syphilis diagnoses and unnecessary treatment. Giordano cautioned the substance, found in one of three elements, remains unidentified. Nearly 100 clinical pathologists discussed this at a seminar ahead of the American Medical Association convention.
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Girl Scouts Plan Summer Camp Under New Council
Plans for a summer camp are announced with Lian Porter Ada St Clair Ruth Cox Helen Strassner Betty Ricg and Virginia Cassel among organizers. Vine Annia Burgess leads swimming activities and Mrs Clarence Watson with Mrs Howard D oversee council duties.
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Burgess Urges Flag Display For Constitution Anniversary
Burgess Lichtohers Ron of Lean urges observance of the 21 1948 Constitution anniversary in Indiana borough. Citizens are asked to display the American flag and National colors on public and private buildings and attend ceremonies at Carnegie Music Hall Pittsburgh North Side.
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LaFollette Interested in Third Party Challenge
Wilson ran as a candidate on Licket backed by the CIO and labor leader John L. Lewis. Carroll claimed the CIO forces had no aim to join the third party effort.
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Harmony Progress Reported in Democratic Primary Struggle
Harrisburg reports indicate both sides in the Democratic primary crowd show progress toward party harmony. U S Senator Jazeph F Gutey and allied candidates plan a pledge of support to the nominees, with a Monday eve statement possible and a Tuesday follow up. Guffey and David L Lawrence say harmony advances, while Judge Ralph H Smith, a holdout, demands leadership cleanse over corruption charges or a clearer explanation before backing the plan.
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Coroner's Jury Guides McCall Transfer and Booking
Coroner's Jury assisted McCall yesterday as he moved under heavy guard from FBI headquarters to the jail and was booked on an open charge held for the State attorney. State Attorney G A Worley prepared the case for presentation to a special grand jury Monday. He indicated he would ask the jury to charge McCall with imperer and kidnapping both capital offenses under Florida law.
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Republicans in Meeting Near Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Campaign
At the biannual Republican reorganizational meeting in Pennsylvania the state committee applauded Judge James Torrance of Westmoreland County as campaign manager and state chairman. The gathering with 2,000 leaders backed a plan to replace WPA relief with self support, criticizing high taxes and red tape. A platform committee was to draft the fall campaign program, with four statewide candidates and seven committee members named to serve.
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Convention Schedule Highlights for State Races
Lewis for Lieutenant Governor and William S. Livengood for Secretary of Internal Affairs were all scheduled to address the convention, outlining campaign emphasis and policy positions for the upcoming slate.
Broad wage boards debated in postwar relief talks
The article discusses proposed broad powers for wage boards to set minimum wages and hours, including possible 40 cent base rates and hearings. It notes debates on considering cost of living and local conditions, with southern senators suggesting classifications by industry size. Congress seeks relief action and ongoing negotiations loom over relief legislation and appropriations.
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Bard Continues Study on Petition After Review
After a preliminary review, Bard stated he had investigated the petition further. The ongoing inquiry follows initial examination and aims to determine the proper actions or approvals required.
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Deadly storm claims multiple lives in city crush
In a deadly storm, 34 residents sheltered in a cellar while 20 crowded another amid a panic. The list of dead includes Mrs. Margaret Ross, William James De Spain, Mrs. J. B. Easterling, Mrs. J. F. Bower, J. E. Graham, Jess Rutledge, Mrs. Jesse Rutledge, Melvin Whniffen, James Johnson, M. E. Sullivan, and two unidentified men. Four died when wind struck their cars. two cars were found far from the bodies. The storm did not strike the business district.
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FDR pushes stop-gap rail bill before adjournment
President Roosevelt presses for a stop-gap railroad measure this session to ease insolvencies and speed reorganizations under revised bankruptcy rules. He seeks R F C loan flexibility, minor wage-cut conflicts, and federal court power to handle minority objections, with next-year long-range revival planned amid rail crisis and deficits.
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Tornado Strikes Near School After Cemetery Area
A tornado passed just past the cemetery about 100 feet south of the school building which was largely demolished. The tornado lifted suddenly with no trace remaining as a violent electrical rain storm accompanied the wind.
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Stock market ticker snapshot with numerous company names
A dense list of company names and stock figures appears, showing numerous firms across industries from chemicals to transportation. The mixed string includes alphanumeric shorthand, percentage values, and references to railways, oil, steel, and consumer brands, creating a fragmented market snapshot.
Can't Swim Saves His Pal in Greensburg
June 11. George Miller, who cannot swim, leapt into a swollen stream to save eight year old Robert Baith after the bank collapsed and the boy fell into swift current. Miller reached Robert after a half mile along the bank, pulled him to shore, and rushed him to the fire department where artificial respiration revived the boy.
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Brenizer Woman Virginia Regina Dies Suddenly
Mrs Virginia Regina 22 of Brenizer died yesterday in Indiana Hospital. Coroner John Woods ordered an autopsy and ruled heart attack after gall bladder operation preparations. Survived by husband Matthew Regina and two daughters. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Double fete at Sunville marks Washington visit and church anniversary
Sunville in Venango County holds a double observance on Sunday to honor General George Washington's 1753 Fort Lebenul visit and the 99th anniversary of a Presbyterian Church. A bronze marker will be placed on the George Washington Trail by the Oil City and Franklin Daughters of the American Revolution chapters. The church congregation will observe its anniversary.
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Treasury Balance Report June 11 Balance 2.42 Billion
Washington June 11 Treasury releases show receipts 19,433,007.47 expenditures 25,724,356.08 and a remaining balance of 2,421,330,500.34. The report records the treasury's position as of that date with the balance unchanged at over 2.4 billion dollars.
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Drivers Vote On Strike End Pact In Pittsburgh
About 1,400 bakery truck drivers in Pittsburgh cast ballots on a proposed compromise offering 45 operators to end a 1 day strike after mediation by John A. Moffitt. The vote followed unions agreeing to terms for 2400 bakery workers if their drivers approved. The Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce sought settlement with nearly 1,000 Interstate motor freight drivers. a joint parley earlier failed to meet.
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Hull critical in plane sales
Secretary Hull said the government condemns bombing of civilians and would discourage sales of bombing planes for use against civilians. He noted recent statements condemning civilian bombings in Spain and China and affirmed the U S stance against both bombing and material support.
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Five Hundred Thousand Found in Old Iron Safe
A recluse name Fred Schreyer who lived without water or electricity left an ice box safe containing hundreds of thousand dollars in cash Liberty Bonds and other securities. Attorney Dean Sturgiss estimated the total not to exceed 500000. Schreyer died May in Uniontown hospital amid disputes over his medical care leaving four heirs Mrs David Gans of Philadelphia and her three daughters to inherit after the locksmith opened the safe.
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Horst Heads State Alumni Association President
Miles Horst of Palmyra Pennsylvania, a 1914 Penn State graduate, elected president of the Penn State Alumni Association with 22,000 members. Officers named include R H Craig of Harrisburg as first vice president Julia Brill of State College as second vice president John L Romig of Kennet Square as third vice president.
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