Relief board reverses cuts to counties in June funds
The Republican state emergency relief board restored most June relief sums for Philadelphia and Allegheny, keeping only 23000 from reductions. It also reviewed nine counties requests for more funds, to be decided next week. A 9120 thrift garden grant and 300000 for veterans relief were approved, with Allegheny warned of impact from the discontinuation of the Red Cross floor sale and rising food prices.
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State Emergency Relief Board
Whiladelphia
Allegheny
Republican Organization
Philadelphia
Alleghany
Berks
Cambria
Juzerne
Clearfield
Indiana
Northampton
Northumberland
Somerset
Susquehanna
General Assembly
Veterans’ Commission
A. K. Oliver
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Conference Debates Debt Relief and Economic Aims
The report discusses the international debt issue with Uncle Sam’s creditor nations, noting partial Italian action and French resistance. It highlights a shift toward progress on restoring price levels, stabilizing exchanges, and creating an international monetary standard while subcommittees study implementation details amid a US-France dispute over the finance commission presidency between Cox and Bonnnet.
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England
United States
John Bull
Uncle Sam
Italy
la Belle France
Monsieur Woodin
Roosevelt
Cox
Finance Commission
France
Georges Bonnet
Diplomatic knots and American leadership at the convention
In a world stage mix of votes and speeches J V Soong Chinese finance minister argues against isolation while Asia for the Asiatics is debated. Canada’s St B Bennett urges American restraint as diplomats press for unity and a fair deal for all nations amid domestic discord.
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J. V. Soong
Asia
Manchuria
St. B. Bennett
Canada
Americas
United States
United
Infant Walker obituary from Barr Slope and Arcadia area
Lawrence Edward Walker infant son of Irvin and Iva Walker was born February 17 1982 and died June 11 1933 at the parental home Dixon ville aged one year four months and 24 days. He leaves his parents and seven brothers and one sister Daniel Elmer Wilson Norman Arlene Junior Gerald Maxwell all at home. Funeral services were held at a brother’s home near Arcadia and at Pine Grove Wesleyan Methodist Church by Rev Jos B Markey. Interment in Thompson Cemetery near Hillsdale.
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Lawrence E. Walker
Lawrence Edward
Irvin
Iva Walker
Barr Slope
Dixonville
Daniel
Elmer
Wilson
Norman
Arlene
Junior
Gerald
Maxwell
Mr. Walker
Arcadia
Pine Grove Wesleyan
Blairsville Kiwanis event highlights civic ideals
The Blairsville Kiwanis program featured Mr. McAnally delivering remarks followed by Past Governor Moser. Moser praised practical business sense and the Kiwanis creed while urging respect for differing opinions and denouncing anti-American themes, delivering a clear appeal to unity.
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Mr. McAnally
Moser
Why Go On Caring
Rabbi Wise of the Free Synagogue in New York spoke in Chicago on the theme Why Go On Caring. He traced U S history from the Pilgrims to World War I and urged leaders to emphasize moral and spiritual values as solutions to current vexations. He cited the Salvation Army slogan Why not try Religion as a concise summary of today’s outlook.
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Chicago
Rabbi Wise
Free Synagogue
New York
United States
Salvation Army
Moser
Licensing Beer Dispensing Rules Set by Pennsylvania Court
Pennsylvania court records establish a precedent for year round beer licenses. Judge M Ward Fleming ruled the new law effective later page notes, allowing applicants to seek licenses in 1933. The decision may lead to county appeals and affects deadlines for bona fide clubs and food sales requirements.
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Pennsylvania
Octavio Berardis
M. Ward Fleming
Jefferson County
McCloskey Says Mahan's Job Not Legalized
The article reports Mayor McCloskey stating that Mahan's position is not legalized and that a uniformed officer at the scene could provoke trouble, though the officer was to use his own judgment. It notes Kauffman withdrew from the building in his own good judgment.
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Mahan
Kauffman
Veterans End Yearly Bivouac Encampments Conclude
The yearend veterans bivouac closes with plans for Captain Wright’s body to lie in state in Chicago Memorial Hall and services by the G A R. A T Anderson elected state commander. Reading named as next convention site. Lydia Seymour named department president, William Hascher commander. Formal events include a reception at the Ladies of the G A R home in Swatara.
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Captain Wright
Memorial Hall
Public Library
Russell CG. Martin
Los Angeles
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Trinity Episcopal Church
Taperville
G. la. R
Swiasyele
National Legislators Debate Veterans Relief Ended
The Senate and House backed President Roosevelt in defending veterans relief plans amid clashes with antiadministration senators. Congress outlined six relief provisions including boards to review claims, preserving pre 1933 rates, and phased reductions for war veterans with safeguards for widows and orphans. Roosevelt praised Congress, then planned a two week vacation starting in Marion Massachusetts aboard the Indianapolis naval cruiser amid family travel arrangements.
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Selall
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House
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Washington
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Veterans’ Administration
United States Holds Back Public Notes on French-led Nations
The State Department said the texts of the letters would not be released, though replies may contain pertinent comments especially about nations led by France that have defaulted again. The government accepted partial payments around eight to ten percent of amounts due but balked at further offers.
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State Department
France
13000 Faces Disappointment Baltimore Camp Cuts
Nearly 3000 youths in the Third Corps Area including Maryland and neighboring states face reduced summer training. Only 1500 of 4300 trained will attend camps July 11 to August 9 due to economy. Courses limited to whites and third fourth year men. basic red students excluded. Units and locations listed for restricted training and shortened ROTC program.
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Edgewood Arsenal
Debt default payments and offers from European nations
Nations faced formal and informal default notices with varied offers to settle. Romania offered 26,000 on 1,000,000 due, Czecho-Slovakia offered 180,000 on 1,600,000, Latvia paid 6,000 of 188,961.50, while France and Poland issued formal default notices.
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Romania
State Department
France
Poland
Belgium
Esthenia
Lithuania
Hungary
Jugoslavia
Conference adjourns amid varied opinions at World Economic Conference
Delegates recess for the weekend with mixed views on progress. American delegates express relief at adjournment, hoping to push work on trade restrictions without domestic backlash. Secretaries Hull and Woodin downplay near-term agreements while discussions on stabilization and tariff questions continue amid cautious optimism.
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Congress
Cordell Hull
Jan Smuts
South Africa
International News Service
Woodin
United States
Committee discussions on sub committees and finance plans
At a World Conference committee meeting in London the chair urged prompt submission of financial projects while delegate Wigforss proposed using Chamberlain's Washington speech as a basis for discussion. Naval and currency issues dominated remarks with Japan outlining a three year naval build plan valued at 460 million yen and financiers sensing imminent exchange controls despite Woodin's denial of a formal agreement.
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Neville Chamberlain
Great Britain
Cox
Wigforss
Sweden
Chamberlain
Committee On Committees
Naval Building
London
INS
Washington
Tokyo
Woodin
Five Injured in Auto Crash on Narrow Bridge
In a two-vehicle collision on a narrow bridge, a Jersey car jumped a heavy cable guard rail and a Harris car hit the bridge abutment. Five injured. The Jersey auto driven by Mrs Edna Doyle of 272 Pomona Avenue. Harris party en route to Youngstown, later returned to Johnstown.
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Jersey
Harris
Youngestown
Johnstown
Newark
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Rail labor leaders oppose new rail wage cuts
Chicago June 16 The Railroad Labor Executives Association representing 21 brotherhoods met to frame a reply to carriers requests for further wage reductions for all employees. A total 22 1 2 percent cut, counting last year’s 10 percent agreement, was sought in a notice from the conference committee of managers. While union reps vowed to fight more cuts, reports say labor and management may seek a compromise.
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Chicago
INS
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Conference Committee of Managers
Brushvalley Club Benefit Show by Deyarmin Orchestra
The Brushvalley baseball club presents the Deyarmin string orchestra with old time songs jokes and request numbers at Community Hall on Tuesday June 20 at 8 15 o clock The Deyarmin orchestra broadcasts from WJAC Johnstown.
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Deyarmin String Orchestra
Deyarmin Orchestra
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Johnstown
Tragedy as three children struck by train at Sunbury
In Sunbury Pennsylvania a 15 year old girl Lenora St Clair carried her 3 year old sister Mabel Burgess and tried to pull 5 year old Jacqueline Burgess away from a Reading Company train after the children, returning from swimming near Hamilton, walked along railroad tracks. All three died in the incident.
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Lenora St. Clair
Mabel Burgess
Jacqueline Burgess
Hamilton
Jacqueline
Reading Company
Lenora
Mabel
Revivals at Cookport Close With Baptism Service
The Cookport Community Evangelistic Campaign ends Sunday with three services at 10:00 a.m. 2 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. A river baptism follows the afternoon service conducted by Rev J P Tampt. Evangelist Mass will lead the Homer City Mission starting June 21 and then campaigns in New Jersey and New York. Pastors seeking fall or winter campaigns should write to Dixontville headquarters.
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J. P. Tampt
The
Baptist Church
Evangelist Mass
Homer City
New Jersey
New York
Dixonville
Reunions for Summer Academy Alumni Set in Marion Center
A picnic and reunion for former students of summer academies led by James F. Chapman and others will take place at Community Park in Marion Center on Saturday July 8. Coffee and ice cream will be sold on the grounds, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own eats. A large committee of former scholars from multiple towns, led by Earl Long and Merle Little, will organize the event.
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Marion Center
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Smicksburg
James F. Chapman
Joseph E. Weaver
Lester D. Winger
John M. Thompson
Blairaville
Clymer
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Saltsburg
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Richmond
Indiana
Armagh
West Lebanon
Hone
Heilwood
Rossiter
Earl Long
Merle Little
V. F. W. Gala Fourth Plans Nearing Details
V F W invites all to a basket picnic day with games races and booths. A fireworks display and dancing will entertain while a detailed program printed next week will outline additional attractions. Free parking and no admission set the festive tone.
Foresters Wage Battle on Pests in Philadelphia Area
Highway foresters in eastern Pennsylvania wage intensive warfare on tent caterpillars centering around Philadelphia. Secretary Lewis cites 150000 nests destroyed along highways. urges property-owner cooperation to eradicate nests on private property and remove attractant trees. Crews use flaming torches and axes across the Delaware Valley, Adams, Franklin, Cumberland, York, and lower Susquehanna regions where fruit crops are important.
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Harrisburg
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S. Lewis
Philadelphia
Lewis
Highway Department
Delaware Valley
New York Line
Adams
Franklin
Cumberland
York
Susquehanna Valley
Children’s Day Observance at Curry Run Church
Curry Run Church observes Children’s Day Sunday evening, June 18, at o o’clock p m standard time. Everybody welcome.
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Curry Run
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