Republicans and Earle clash over new utility tax plan
Harrisburg reports a fresh dispute over replacing the $3 million check tax amid doubts the $120 million emergency tax will balance the budget. Governor Earle urged lawmakers to craft their own replacement, backing a chain store levy and higher utility gross receipts tax, while Senate GOP leaders push a cosmetics tax and discard the check tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Everett Doying
I. N.S
Harrisburg
INS
G. O. P. Senate
George H. Earle
Shance Committee
Finance Committee
Ross
Earle
M. ‘Clyde Shaeffer
Charles “A. Waters
Inea
Highway Department
Senate
Strong Reunion at Cliffside
A family reunion program includes a 10:45 a m ball game, 2:00 p m instrumental and vocal performances, readings, and short addresses, followed by 3:00 p m games for all ages. Prizes for oldest and youngest attendees, longest distance travelled, and longest-married couple. Coffee and lemonade served. About 200 attended last year. All Sirengs branches invited on 19 alend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirengs
Finland Pays Debt Installment in Full
Washington June 12 The republic of Finland informed the state department it will again honor its pledge and pay in cash the $165 459 debt due June 18. Finland’s notice comes as part of the parade of defaulting nations led by Great Britain Italy and Czecho Slovakia with others to follow. Diplomats say several powers regret they cannot spare funds for installment payments on the trillions borrowed during and after World War I. Finland remains the only European debtor to continue meeting its obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republic of Finland
Chicago
State Department
United States
Finland
Great Britain
Italy
Ceecho-Slovakia
France
Poland
Belgium
Dip Tomers
Fisher Predicts Landslide and Republican Revival
In 1930 remarks by former Governor Fisher, he denounces Rooseveltian policies as antithetical to Jefferson and Jackson, argues against planned economy, and predicts a Republican comeback with renewed leadership. He cites press opposition and warns that current experiments fail to restore prosperity while noting political drift. The piece also briefly jots unrelated trivia about Stephen Foster, hydrangeas, and Andorra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford Pinchot
Jefferson
Jackson
Fisher
America
Indiana
Pittsburgh
Republican Party
Washington
Demand for General Manufacturers Tax Moves Through House
June 12 report shows House members backing a renewal of miscellaneous sales taxes totaling 475 million annually. Industry spokesmen push for a general oil industry levy, with Ways and Means expected to consider a two year extension of current taxes expiring June 30. Tax leaders aim to pass a bill this week to prevent lapse and ensure revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Lertlers
Congress
Ways and Means
Ren
Sam Hill
Coughton
North Carolina
House
Treasury
Intervention Of President Looked For In Threatened Coal Strike
Pittsburgh June 12 Intervention of President Roosevelt and speedy action on the Guffey coal stabilization bill are urged as ways to avert a looming national walkout by United Mine Workers demanding higher wages and shorter hours. The bill would create a nine member national commission to regulate wage scales hours and industry stability but faces opposition from operators and questions of constitutionality even if enacted. Western and Central Pennsylvania miners threaten to cease operations if the strike occurs, while operators split on supporting the measure and some expect no concerted action against a walkout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Kelly
INS
Pittsburgh
Roosevelter
United Mine Workers
Patrick T. Fagan
Pennsylvania
United Miners
Commission Wuld
J. D. A. Morrow
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Morrow
National Conference of
Assured Permanent Peace Greatest Need
A speech on military leadership links the academy and Annapolis to democracy and equality of opportunity. It stresses specialization in professions, then urges commanders to consider the broader network of units, reserves, and civilian support, recalling General Foch and Marshal Haig notes from 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of the United States
Annapolis
Foch
Paris
Huecie
Fach
Marshal Haig
Pershing
France
England
United States
West Point Graduation Address Emphasizes Peace and Duty
The speaker urges cadets to pursue permanent peace through mutual understanding and respect for others rights. He notes past Army size adjustments, praises the cadets, and wishes them Godspeed as he completes remarks. The obituary details the death of Frank Wardle Jr.’s father, son of William and Margaret Wardle, born August 24, 1865, in Westmoreland County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William and
Margaret McCready Wardle
Westmoreland County
Ida Waddle
Frank, Jr
Saltsburgh
Harry
Obituary notices from Saltsburg and Caldwell
Obituary notices announce Earnest Waddle of Saltsburg and Martha Work Lyke of Caldwell Idaho. Waddle, a Saltsburg Church member, will be buried at Edgewood Cemetery after services June 13. Lyke, a Clarion Normal alumna and longtime Indiana Jefferson County teacher, leaves husband Gulian Lyke and three children, with funeral held in Caldwell. A note adds information about the largest open pit iron mine at Hubbrg Mun, described as 50 feet deep, 22-235 long, and about 1070 acres in area.
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Earnest
Saltsburg
Wayne Barker
Salina
Della Sheffler
New Alexandria
John
William Waddle
Salisburg
Waddle
le Roy
Martha Hamilton Work Lyke
East Mahoning Township
Caldwell
Idaho
James Work
East Mahon ‘Ing Township
Clarion State Normal School
Indiana
Jefferson Counties
Punxsutawney
Gulian Lyke
George Wark Lyke
Los Angeles
Cal
Jaimes Milton Lyke
Ruth Lyke
Ernesty Wark
New Concord
Anna Stewart
Marion Center
Bertha Work
Pittsburgh
Elizabeth Walker
San Diego
Tabitha Allison
Superior
Neb
Edith McCaughan
Long Beach
Hubbrg
Mun
New Anesthetic Explained to M D S
Dr Paul M Wood reports at a medical convention that cycloplane, used in 600 cases, is safe pleasant and effective. The gas induces unconsciousness in 20 seconds to three minutes, with quick waking and no choking or vivid dreams. High oxygen content provides a wide safety margin for gravely ill patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth T. Downs
SN. S
Atlantic City
N. J
INS
Paul M. Wood
New York
Wood
G O P Grass Roots Convention Shapes 1936 Campaign Tone
Washington analysis of the Springfield grass roots Republican convention shows a planned aggressive campaign against President Roosevelt. Speakers attack the president and the Supreme Court ruling, framing Roosevelt as a dictator and a threat to American democracy, with Lincoln spirit invoked to rally opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Normas Simmons
John Hamilton
Republican National
Congress
Governor Earle Urges College Grads at Waynesburg
Governor George H. Earle, arriving from Harrisburg, addressed Waynesburg College graduates and received an honorary Doctor of Literature. He urged following General Mad Anthony Wayne’s example in daring, common sense, imagination, and refusal to yield, urging grads to “make sure of your ground, then fight to the last ditch.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesburg
INS
George H. Earle
Anthony Wayne
Harrisburg
Waynesburg College
Anthony
Condition of Spangler Physician Improved
Johnstown June 12 The conditions of Dr Edwin T Ealy his wife and daughter Lucille injured in a grade crossing crash Monday were reported improved today by attaches at Spengler Miners Hospital Attending physicians believe Dr Early and Lucille the most seriously injured will recover Mrs Ealy's condition is not dangerous
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Edwin T. Ealy
Lucille
Spengler Miners’ Hospital
Early
Confession of 19 Year Old Tied to Slaying of Glasgow Merchant Father
John Greer Glasgow, 18, confessed to killing his 89 year old father John Glasgow, prominent Glasgow merchant, in their store. Police report no charges yet as investigators study the case amid questions about the youth's mental condition. The elder Glasgow was found shot three times in his store a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Ins—Au Norities
John Greer Glasgow
John Glasgow
Glasgow
Glastow
Martin M Col Nuptials Here At Lucerne Area
Miss McCay, graduate of Indiana State Teachers College, has taught four years at Lucerne school. Mr Martin, graduate of Beckley College, studied at Valparaiso University and works in the Indiana County Treasurer's office. The couple plans nuptials after July first.
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Sireats
Miss McCay
Indiana State Teachers College
Lucerne School
Martin
Beckley College
Valparaiso University
Indiana County
Poison ivy leaves and urushiol linked to carbolic cousin
More than 800 tons of poison ivy leaves were used in recent experiments identifying urushiol as the ivy poison. Researchers report that about 12 pounds of resin are needed to burn one pound of coal, suggesting experiments explored chemical similarities and combustion effects.
New Milk Control Board Created for Western Pa
Administrative machinery for enforcing the new milk control act in Western Pennsylvania was set in motion after the election of representatives. Joseph Imley and Arthur Pettibone named as distributor members of the enforcement committee. Farmer-producers elected John W. Quibey H M Hulse and H L McCurley as tentative members. A proposal seeks to divide the current 16 county central area into at least two districts with an independent district for Allegheny, Butler, Beaver and Westmoreland counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
INS
Pennsylvania
Greater
Pittsburgh Milk Dealers’ Association
Joseph Imiey
Allegheny County Milk Exchange
Arthur Pettibone
Rochester
John W. Quibey
Washington County
H. M. Hulse
Mercer County
H. L. McCurley
Lawrence County
Allegheny
Butler
Beaver
Westmoreland
1936 Campaign Issues Being Formed
Grass roots delegates endorse collective bargaining written into the NIRA and back government aid for old age pensions and unemployment insurance. They express cautious approval of the AAA and NRA while seeking substitutes to avoid alienating farmers and organized labor. Some factions push to oppose both agencies, but pragmatic leaders secure a Republican nod to collective bargaining with an ambiguous agricultural plank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NIRA
AAA
NRA
King George Illness Causes Anxiety Across Britain
News from Sandringham reports King George III is laid low during jubilee celebrations with bronchial catarrh. doctors say the ailment lingers as the monarch remains fatigued after weeks of strenuous duties.
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Sandringham
Eng
Britain
George
Sandringham House
East Anglia
Jealous Suitor Stabs Girl After Festival Outing
Philadelphia June 12 A jealous sailor named Devil Plyer 28 wounded himself seriously after stabbing Avis Saydam 27 who had attended a strawberry festival with another friend Plyer also cut his throat in the incident Police report says Saydam was stabbed three times in the chest and Plyer was found in serious condition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Avis Saydam
Devil Plyer
Germany seeks naval parity with Britain and U S view
Washington June 12 United States signals willingness to acquiesce to Germany holding a naval ratio of 36 percent of the strength of the American and British fleets if Britain accepts the figure The Water Department planned a reply to Britain’s request for a stronger American stance on the German demand Supporters include INS dispatch by Kingsbury Smith dated 1935 from Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsbury Smith
1. N.S
Vacation Bible School Ends at East Pike School
The daily vacation Bible school at East Pike School under the American Sunday School Union, led by Missionary Charles Williams, closed with Friday evening’s commencement. Thirty enrolled, 18 from last year returned for seals, eight earned certificates, and several children received seals for second year work.
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East Pike School
Armerican Sunday School Union
Charles Williams
Allen Stephenson
Virginia McLean
Ruth Lowman
Dickie Moe
Lean
Donald Borland
Buddie Long
Drenning Martin
Bobby Kline
Ada Mitchell
Waleys to plead guilty in federal kidnap charges
Harmon Waley and wife Margaret face arraignment on Lindbergh Law charges after their capture with about half the Weyerhaeuser ransom. International News Service reports they plan to plead guilty to federal counts to avoid state court trials for the nine year old kidnapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Heroux
Weyerhaeuser
International
Waleys
Homer S.S. Cummings
Salt Lake City
George Weyerehaeuser
Sclon
Richberg Pleads Economic Freedom at Knox College
Donald R. Richberg, administrator of the late NRA, urged general economic freedom during Knox College commencement near Galesburg Illinois. He warned that millions face unemployment and insecurity as the country struggles with a new era. He criticized political economists for generalizing from scant data and noted the absence of a clear economic freedom group. A separate rental ad appears at the end for a furnished two room apartment near School Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Ill
Donald R. Richberg
NRA
Knox College
Springfield
Richberg
Chicago
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