Crucial week for Sudeten Germans political standoff
Czechoslovakia faces pivotal week as Sudeten German party wins heavy vote in German districts during three Sundays of municipal elections. Government readiness for concessions to Henlein’s demands sparks concern among non Sudetens and diplomats while police clash at a victory parade.
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Praha
Czechoslovakia
Svernhelminal
Konroad Henlein
Naz
Milan Hodza
France
Great Britain
Nodza
Henlein
Sudeten
Senecas Dams Threaten Move Over Water Rights
Unwed Charles Gordon, 87, grandson of Chief Complainter, and 85-year-old Lloyd Brown, a younger rider, advocate relocation of the Senecas rather than surrender land. Brown says Indians prefer a "more desirable" Inna parcel and rejects compensation, while Mrs. Elizabeth Lee, 73, tends tar paper shacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gordon
Complainter
Lloyd Brown
Ride
Elizabeth Lee
Shortage of Deer Food Linked to Lumber Decline in Pa
Harrisburg June 13 The Pennsylvania State Game Commission blamed a decline in the lumber industry for a severe deer food shortage. Executive secretary Seth Gershon said overgrown forests shade the second growth deer rely on. Game wardens report woodlands starving herds, urging reduced deer numbers. A proposed antlerless season was blocked by a sportsmen’s injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Game Commission
Pennsylvania
Seth Gershon
IsSinn
Gordon
Gordan
Legends of a Brave Chief Echo Amid Ancestral Bones
A fragmentary text portrays a chief declaring deadly intent near a sacred site. He speaks of slaying, vengeance for ancestors, and a point of no return, framing a mythic moment of vow and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agsertan
Bowers Youth Executed Amid Uncertain Date
Montgomery County detective George Bennett led the execution, visiting Boeckview prison and later supplying the pipe used by the condemned Bowers. During a two day Rockview stay, Warden Stanley P. Ashe noted the prisoner remained calm. The death march is set to continue on June 2 unless a last minute reprieve is granted by Roy Jackard, with five others to be executed by July 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheorge Bennett
Montgomery County
Boeckview
Bennet
Bowers
Kentucky
Rockview
Stanley P. Ashe
Roy Jackard
Altoana
WPA
Matthew
Sonny" Karmendi
Lockard
Petition Delay in Dauphin County Grand Jury Case
Chronicle of delays in a Dauphin County grand jury probe into campaign charges, coercion of state employees and contract irregularities. Key figures include Governor, Attorney General, Schnader, Shelley, and Sheeley amid petitions for time, stays, and amended indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Schaeffer
Schnader
Supreme Court
Chiy Ix
Burd
Mstrict
Carl Shelley
Shelley
Dauphin County
Charles 4. Margintti
Karte
Gpaaphic Jones
Carla Shelly
Dane Grand Jury
Earle
William A. Schnader
Suepreme Court
State Supreme Court
Ore
Panley
Political scandal and court fight over grand jury probe
Governor facing calls for a grand jury investigation into alleged political manipulation of state contracts and liquor and truck purchases. Former Attorney General Margiotti figures prominently, as Shelley's bid for a ruling stalls at the Supreme Court amid disputed petition specifics. Governor Bard and officials defend actions while inviting inquiry and denying repetition of political misuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allornve
Charles J. Margiotti
Fred
Earle
Margiotti
Supreme Court
Shelley
Grand Jay
Bare
Harrisburg
Gord
Allormey
Bard
Supreme Courts
William A. Schnader
Philadelphia
Schnader
Secretary of
The
Commonwealth
David L. Lawrener
Labor and Industry
Ralph MM
Bashore
Matthew H. McCloskey
Philadelphal
Edward W. Prendergast
Adhuy Calavova
Roy Brownmiller
Obituary notices reflect local bereavement in Indiana area
The obituary lists Agnes Beyer Sawekey Helen Fatlock Mary Slater John Bonkak Emily Margaret Pauline and Stephen as deceased family members. A requiem high mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church with burial in the church cemetery. Also noted are Harry Norwood Bowman services at home with interment planned for Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Beyer
Agnes
Sawekey
Gary
Indy
Helen Fatlock
Harmars- Ville
Mary Slater
Ind
John Bonkak
Emily
Margaret
Pauline
Stephen
Joseph Opina
Sagamore
Mary Warhal
Creekside
Bowser
Plumville
Bonyak
Sacred Heart Church
Joseph Malina
Jhatry Morwoon Bownan
Harry Nortwood Bowman
Do. Day
Edwin McClintock
Lol Jlow
Oakland Cemetery
Plane wrecked in Yosemite found near Buena Vista Park
Collier located the wrecked DC plane about 200 feet from Buena Vista Park on the south side and reported the crew and passengers including Piet Johny Graves and C W Wallace among the buried remains. Survivors had left Fresno weeks earlier as search efforts continued.
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San Francisco
Fresno
D. ‘Tracy Dirlam
Mansfield
Stanford University
Mary Louw Dirlam
Victor Krause
Lincoln
Neb
L. B. Watts
Ealexman
Ll. B. Walls
Harvey M. Salisbury
TWA
Piet Johny Graves
C. W. Wallace
Tucson
Arta
Martha M. Wilso
Philadelphia
Collier
Yosenate
Bass Lake
Buena Vista Park
Yosemite Valley
Ainth
Bass Season Opens July 1 in Harrisburg News
Harrisburg authorities report bass season will open July 1 after a delayed spawning period caused by heavy rains. Commissioner C A French notes record stocking of largemouth and smallmouth bass exceeding prior years and urges anglers to avoid disturbing nests until spawning ends to protect eggs and nests.
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Harrisburg
Wine
Nature
Fish Commission
C. A. French
Commission
Reward Still Open For Missing Airliner Find
Collier believed the wreckage was near. The airliner lay broken in many pieces and not yet found due to snow absence. A $1,000 reward was offered last March to locate the craft, with San Francisco officials confirming the offer may still stand for Collier.
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Collier
San Francisco
Davis honored by Travelers in Pennsylvania council
Charles M. Davis of Indiana was selected as grand past counselor of the Pennsylvania Grand Council of United Commercial Travelers at the closing session. W. Chris Mussick of Beaver Falls was elected grand counselor. Other officers named include Walter L. Walker Evie grand junior counselor William H. Cunningham Butter grand secretary W. B. Bowers Warren grand treasurer Carol O. Harring Uniontown grand conductor BE J. Husted Williamsport grand sentinel. Grand Executive Committee members are Charles Garman Pittsburgh and Charles Brookover New Castle. Local delegates J. C. Byers A. Hoover W. J. Moore Frank Douglas. Next year’s session set for Allentown.
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Charles M. Davis
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Grand Council
United Commercial Travelers
W. Chris Mussick
Beaver Faile
Walter L. Walker
Evie
William H. Cunningham
Butter
W. B. Bowers
Warren
Carol O. Harring
Uniontown
J. Husted
Williamsport
Grand Sentinel
Grand
Charles Garman
Pittsburgh
Charles Brookover
New Castle
I. G. Moyer
Greensburg
J. C. Byers
A. Hoover
W. J. Moore
Frank Douglas
Allentown
Bread deliveries resume in southwestern Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh June 14. Bread deliveries returned to normal in southwestern Pennsylvania after a 14 day strike that closed 30 major bakeries and left 3,800 workers idle. Fourteen hundred AFL union drivers voted to accept a compromise granting seniority rights but denying demands for a closed shop and union labels on bread wrappers. Wages were not an issue.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
AFL
Wheih
Rivers Rise But No Flood In Western Pennsylvania
Government weather observers said little chance of floods after a violent rain and electrical storm swept western Pennsylvania. The Youghlegheny rose slowly while the Ohio at the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny held at 16.0 feet, about eight feet below flood level. The Weather Bureau logged 3.25 inches of rain in 48 hours at Greensburg, nearly an inch in Pittsburgh, and 2.87 inches at Lake Lynn near Port Marion on Friday to Sunday. An excursion boat carrying 1400 passengers rode the Ohio to shore near Pittsburgh before resuming its voyage after the storm. Several injuries were reported from rain and slick highways. Twenty-five farming near Greensburg, one man severely burned shoveling water into a road ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Wester Pennsylvania
Youghlegheny
Ohio River
Monogahela
Allegheny
Wood
Weather Bureau
Greensburg
WPA official sentenced in six month term for election fraud
Judge W Heber Dithrich ordered John Macko a Homestead WPA foreman to six months in the workhouse a $100 fine and four year disfranchisement for election fraud during the September primaries. Five election board members were also sentenced all convicted of fraud in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
W. Heber Dithrich
Homestead
WPA
John Macko
Election Board
Chrysler Chief Walter P Chrysler in ill health
New York June 13 Walter P Chrysler Sr automobile magnate is described as in satisfactory condition after a circulatory attack. Dr Arthur F Chase spokesman said Chrysler is very sick but progressing well while recuperating at Leroy Sanatorium after being moved from his Long Island home May 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter BP. Chryster
Arthur F. Chase
Chrysler
Leroy Sanitorium
Long Island
Ditch Blasting Demonstration At Virginia Farms
A ditch blasting demonstration will be held at Virginia Farms near Livermore on Thursday June 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. About 2500 feet of open ditch will be blasted with high test dynamite. County Agent Warner recommends attending to learn blasting for open ditches where covered drains are not advisable.
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Virginia Farms
Livermore
Warner
Crosby Wins First Motion Picture Golf Title
Hollywood June 13 Bing Crosby wins the first annual motion picture golf tournament with an icehole score of 72 to capture the title from rivals. Richard Arlen finishes second with 73 in a close finish at the event announcers called a novelty outing.
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Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Richard Arlen
Eastern Star Convention Opens in Altoona With 9000 Attendees
The 4th annual Grand Chapter convention of the Order of the Eastern Star in Pennsylvania drew about 9,000 lodge members from across the state to Altoona. Activities began with executive board and committee meetings as the convention opens formally tonight at the Jewish Mosque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Order of the Eastern Star
Pennsylvania
Dalla Mosque
Rate of Increase in Relief Rolls Slacken in June
The rate of increase in public assistance relief rolls slowed through the week ending June 4, with a net rise of 1,292 cases. Direct relief totals topped 480,127 cases, while applications dropped due to Memorial Day closures and easing May highs. Expenditures hit $1,448,193 with the average grant at $2.28 per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Assistance
Indiana County
War of minimum wage plan stirs Senate debate
The bill would create a nation ally uniform minimum wage of 260 years an hour for interstate industries, with a 40 cent increase after a year and boards to set industry minima. Senators Ellender and Walsh clash over regional differentials while enforcement would push overtime to time and a half. The measure faces final congressional action as relief and public works funds await conference committee verdict.
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Ellender UD la
Walsh
D-Mass
Senate
Howse
Wheeler
D-Mont
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Republican Women Here State Meeting in Philadelphia
The Republican party of Pennsylvania convened for the forthcoming battle with the Democrats over the New Deal. Jameson Torrance was elected state chairman with Mrs John Huber as vice chairman and Charles F Kelley as secretary. Superior Court Judge Arthur U James, gubernatorial nominee, urged an unrelenting campaign against New Deal policies.
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Philadelphia
Republican Party
Pennsylvania
State Committee
Jameson Torrance
John ¥. Huber
Montgomery County
Charles F. Kelley
George B. Hemphill
Beaver County
Davi W. Harris
Recorder of Deeds
Pittsburgh
Superior Court
Arthur U. James
Fifteen Fatal Drowning and Car Crash Cases Reported
A mass of accidental deaths is reported near Franklin with fifteen deaths from drowning and a fatal car crash. Victims include 15 year old Robert Basselgia at a Lebanon quarry, 59 year old Peter Strawn in Greene County, 19 year old Walter Blizneski in Cana dahia Lake, and 3 year old Robert Smith in Greensburg. Additional near drowning and a fatal car crash involve W H Smith near Ebensburg and other incidents in Tionesta Creek and Indiana R D 7. Funeral services for affected families are planned in Ebensburg with interment at Lloyd's Cemetery.
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Franklin
Robert Basselgia
Lebanon
Peter Strawn
WPA
Metile Hill
Green County
Ten Mile Creek
Greene County
Walter Blizneski
Titusville
Canadahia Lake
Robert Smith
Greensburg
Nicholas Lumbachi
Buffalo
Tionesta
Tionesta Creek
W. H. Smith
Ebensburg
Sun Oil Co
American Legion
Ambulance Corps
Frances
Public Utilities Board moves to revoke 670 Pennsylvania firms
Harrisburg pa public utility commission acts to revoke certificates for 670 firms and individuals flagged for failing to file 1937 annual reports by March many carriers and companies cited across sectors including steam railroads water gas telephone aircraft trucking and bus lines hearings set for June 22 23 and 24 in Harrisburg Philadelphia Scranton Pittsburgh and Erie with named firms such as Kane and Elk Railroad Abbotstown Water Company Plum Telephone Company Williamsport and North Branch Railway and more across the state
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Shine
Pennsylvania
Comemission
Philadelphia
Scranton
Pittsburgh
Erie
Kane and Elk Railroad Company
Delaware Valley Railroad Company
Stroudsburg
WilliWamsport & North Branch Railway Company
Quakertown and Bethlehem R. R., Company
Allentown
Abbotstown Water Company
Adams County
Cresson Warter Company
Ebensburg
Gas
Laughner Oil & Gas Company
Beaver County
James City Gas Company
Kane
Telephone
Plum Telephone Company
Titusville
Progressive Telephone Company of
Wayne
Lake Coma
Williamsport & North Branch Telephone Co
Hughesville
State College Air Denat
The
Cranium Crackers Solve Historic Wordplay Clues
Puzzling set uses arithmetic with names and phrases. Clues reference Richard Arlen, The Green Hat author, a French motto phrase, the Nile as the world’s longest river, John Henry Morrison, and a riddle about castle wardens. The item blends wordplay with literary and historical names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Arlen
Hont
John Henry Morrison
United States
Bennett Firm Gets Contract for Road Bridges and Macadam
M. Bennett and Sons of Indiana were unofficial low bidders for two concrete bridges a metal plate arch and a half mile macadam on state route 528 between Leechburg and Dime Ninety two bids on ten projects were opened in Harrisburg The Indiana firm bid scholarships? The bid for Armstrong County was 21593.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee M. Bennett & Sons
Indiana
Leechburg and
Dime
Harrisburg
Armstrong County
Woman Injured As Car Strikes Bystander On Route Near Home
A woman was struck by an automobile yesterday morning on Route near her home and suffered a possible skull fracture. She was reported in good condition today at Indiana Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Hospital
P R R car builder credits Herb Doctor remedy
Altoona car builder A G Karns from 211 S Haggerty St praises Herb Doctor for relief from gas shortness of breath sourness and backache. He reports better sleep renewed energy and no recurring misery after using the medicine distributed by Herb Doctor representatives at Houk Hotel Bidg 934 W Philadelphia St and urges others to visit for samples.
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Lone
A. G. Karns
R. R
S. Haggerty Street
Altoona
Herb Doctor
Hook Hotel
Bidg
Philadelphia St
Karnsi
Tate
Drugo
Houk Hotel
W. Philadelsphia St
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