Flood Control Money Is Ready for Ohio Valley Works
Senate approves 135 million dollar flood control appropriation covering Ohio Valley projects from Pittsburgh to Cairo. Army engineers plan nearly 37 million for walls and reservoirs in the 1941 fiscal year starting July 1, with 121.5 million more to complete earlier contracts. Local projects include Crooked Creek 2.443 million and Johnstown 3.5346 million, among others.
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Washington
War Department
Senate
Ohio Valley
Pittsburgh
Cairo
House
Roosevelt
Lower
Mississippi
Army
Witl
Pennsylvania
Crooked Creek
Tionesta Creek
Johnstown
Mahoning Creek
Loyalhanna
Conemaugh River
Youghieghany
Kitlanning
French Creek
Judiciary liberalism theme dominates Pennsylvania politics rally
The article notes endorsements for the Pennsylvania supreme court including Dean Herbert F. Goodrich and Judge Marion Patterson, with Sara Soffel running on both major tickets. David L. Lawrence frames liberalism versus conservatism as the era’s key judiciary issue, while reaffirming party unity at a Pittsburg gathering. An oblique fall at Meadville ends the piece.
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Roosevelt
David L. Lawrence
Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Ashey
Safe Hotel
John H. McCann
Cambria
Supreme Court
Dean Goodrich
Joseph F. Guffey
U. S
Genaga
Prosecution Aims to Rest in Payroll Padding Trial
Roy E. Brownmiller faces charges of misusing highway funds for political purposes as testimony described Luzerne County payroll padding in 1935. Leroy Miller testified he warned Brownmiller of racketeering in truck rentals and payrolls, and former Governor George H. Earle denied approving a $1,043,000 transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harri Surg
Roy E. Brownmiller
Luzerne County
Leroy E. Miller
Brownmiller
Miller
Secretary of Highways
Department of Justice
H. O. Bechtel
Earle Compton
Commonwealth
George H. Earle
Earle
Luzerne
John P. Butt
Navy vows to protect Americans amid Swatow crisis
The United States asserts its ships will stay in Chinese ports to shield American lives and property. Admiral Yarnell confirms naval duties and the Pope replaces the Pillsbury at Swatow as Americans seek safety.
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United States Navy
United States
Japan
John TG. Stapler
South China Patrol
Swatow
Pope
Hongkong
Scout
Pillsbury
Thanet
Asheville
E. S
Reals
Shanghai
Shangha
China
Qikawa
Washington
Cpthe
Unite States
Chinte Harbors
Navy Department
South China Por
Navy
Yarnell
Stu
Swalow
Sisley
Democrats Attack Tax Legislation and Labor Reforms
Democrats criticized the recent session as costing taxpayers 1.5 million and listed a series of provisions they opposed. They accused Republicans of blocking tax relief and warn of a forthcoming special session if prosperity fails to lift fiscal burdens. Do you read our classified ads.
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Lance
Janes
Earle
Roosevelt
Commonwealth
Democratic Eagle
International Developments in Europe and Asia
Reports from London describe currency shifts in the Chinese dollar moving from about 16.12 to 12.62 cents and Britain facing renewed refusals from Moscow on a mutual assistance pact. France advances blocs to counter Rome Berlin, while Bohemia Moravia imposes anti Jewish decrees tightening real estate, finance, and business restrictions. King George and Queen Elizabeth receive a warm welcome home from Canada and the United States. The Soviet and British proposals show no progress.
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Moscow
France
Turkey
Balkans
Mediterranean
Konstantin von Neurath
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Canada
United States
Children Demonstrate for Playground in McKees Rocks
Pittsburgh June 22 A parade of about 200 youngsters with some mothers protested for a play round. Banners urged safety first and blocking streets if needed. A private vacant lot had been closed to children after older boys monopolized it. a father was arrested for tearing down a poster at the site.
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Pittsburgh
McKees Rocks
Wagner Act changes loom after Board rule revisions
June 22 Washington reports that Labor Board updates aim to broaden elections and curb disputes. Senator Ellender pushes ten month non intervention period, while House members seek an investigation into the Board. AFL hails revisions as a victory. CIO opposes.
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Washington
Labor Board
Ellender D
Wortd
House
AFL
Joseph A. Padway
CIO
Ellender
Senate Laber Committee
Baared
Senator Burke
D-Neb
Rep
Cox
D-Ga
W. J. Conners Refloated After Erie Grounding
The steamer W. J. Conners was inspected at Great Lakes Transit docks after grounding near Erie Harbor Tuesday. Rescue tugs Colorada and Lighter had removed most cargo before the vessel was pulled free early today.
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Erie
W. J. Conners
Great Lakes Transit Corp
Conners
Jose
Miner Crushed to Death at Brookwood Mine
Alex Emala, 40, was crushed to death yesterday beneath a rock too heavy for one man to lift. The rock toppled while he worked on pillars at the Brookwood mine, nine men required to lift the load.
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Houtzdale
Alex Emala
Brookwood
Institute Head Blames Managers for Steel Industry Loss
Ernest T. Weir, head of the United States Steel Institute, charged big steel company managers with principal responsibility for the industry’s loss streak. He described a simple profit formula, said wages should not be cut, and warned against government interference or industry wide controls. He cited nine large firms losing money while stockholders suffer, and urged executives to profit through intelligent merchandising.
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Institute
Marren Graham
Pittsburgh
Ernest T. Weir
Big Alee! Corporation
Wong
Sua and Iron and Steel Institute
Evel
Republic Steel Corporation
Charles M. Schwab
Hainowi
Bethlehem
Weir
National Steel Corporation
Ures
Ohio
America
Fteel
Wei
Wear
Europe
Lin Stall
Senator Dando Faces 30 Day Fine or Jail in WPA Case
Philadelphia report says State Senator Joseph P. Dando must pay a $2,500 fine within 30 days or face imprisonment after his conspiracy conviction for diverting WPA labor to build an amusement park. Judge William H. Kirkpatrick cited misuse of government property but opted against prison, placing five WPA foremen on six months probation and denying Dando’s new trial motion.
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Dando
Philadelphia
U.S. Circuit Court
Joseph P. Dando
William H. Kirkpatrick
Ivery
WPA
Schuykill County
Leche hearing, WPA probe, and Long era echoes emerge
The article recalls an open hearing in Baton Rouge on Leche and a later postponement pending “other matters.” A Washington syndicate mention prompted WPA Crutcher to order an investigation, with Paul Hansen chairing a five-state probe. It notes Earl Long, Huey Long’s estranged brother, and outlines Strittmatter family obituaries, church ties, and funeral plans in Carrolltown.
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Weehe
Leche
Baton Rouge
Shreveport Journal
Washington
WPA
3. H. Crugher
Crutcher
Charses
United States
Paul Hansen
State Capitol
Huey
Earl Long
Huey Long
Earl
Obituary notices span multiple cases in local paper
Continued obituary notes list deaths and services. Shirvey Mae Sewell infant dies in Lavernemines with services in Qualand Cemetery. Edward J Wccy dies at Swissvale home. services in Wilkinsburg lodge, interment Oakland Cemetery. Mrs Frank Romeo dies at 37 South Eleventh Street with arrangements pending. Alex Strittmatter, 72, Cambria County grange leader, dies at home in East Carroll township after 10 days of illness. Funeral and interment details indicate local churches and cemeteries as recurring venues.
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Strittmatier
East Carvol Township
Augustine
Margaret Term) Strittmatter
Mary Frances (Zeak) Strittmatter
Philip
Ellen
Ursula
Demetrus
Julia
John
Hilda Strittmatter
Sylvester
Simon Strittmatter
Hastings
Boniface Strittmatter
Ebensburg
Frank Strittmatter
Shirvey Mae Sewell
Percy
Josephine (Brown) Sewell
Lavernemines
Indiana Hospital
Interpgent
Qualand Cemetery
Edward J. Wccy
Swissvale
John Edward
Ellathanabley McCor
Cornelia Stewart McCoy
Betty McCoy
Penn Run
Wilkinsburg Lodge
Pittsburgh
McClure Avenue
Frank Romeo
South Eleventh Street
Alex Strittmatter
Cambria County
Apse
East Carroll Township
Bradley Junction
Gambria County
G A R Officers Elected In Local Units
The G A R lineup and military allied units marched. The Women’s Relief Corps elected Frances Cook Albion president Ina Silvis Bethlehem senior vice president Bertha Petzhold Bethlehem junior vice president Jane Lewis Scranton treasurer and Mrs Florence Wunz Wnovid East chaplain The Sons of Union Veterans elected Maynard Huber Nazareth department commander Lawrence Palmer Jr Philadelphia senior vice commander Howard Dissinger Lancaster junior vice commander Andrew J Huber Philadelphia Robert S Widdaes Darby and Elmer Jones Bethlehem department council
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Women's Relief Corps
Frances: Cook
Albion
Ina Silvis
Bethlehem
Bertha Petzhold
Vvice
Jane Lewis
Scranton
Florence Wunz
Wnovid East
Sons At Union Veterans
Maynard Huber
Nazareth
Lawrence Palmer, Jr
Philadelphia
Howard Dissinger
Lancaster
Andrew J. Huber
Robert S. Widdaes
Darby
Elmer Jones
Department Council
Candidates Face Hoops and Hurdles in County Campaign
County candidates spark early candidacy fears as signature gathering begins with June 24 start and July 23 filing deadline. Filing fee stands at 28 while party fund contributions and campaign costs loom large. County chairs stay silent as politics promise a heated race across the region.
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County Board For Elections
Jpaper
Elections Board
Feld
H. R. Spicher
A. H. Stewart
Harrisburg
Thumb Ride By Williamsport Police After Car Breaks Down
Three Williamsport police officers gave themselves a ride when their cruiser stalled returning from a nearby town. They accepted assistance from motorists to reach the station, avoiding delays while awaiting a tow.
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Williamsport
King and Queen Return Home From North American Tour
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth landed aboard the Empress of Britain at Southampton at 2 39 PM after a 15 000 mile, seven week tour of North America. Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret joined on deck as crowds cheered under flags and arches. Special trains ferried thousands to greet the royal return amid a drab misty sky.
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Southampton
England
George
Elizabeth
Margaret Rose
Global Powers Rally as Axis Pressures Grow in Middle East
AP dispatch from New York reports intensified coalition pressure from Germany Italy and Japan on Britain aiming to erode British and Allied influence. Japan tightens grip on Tientsin, Danzig tensions rise, and Hitler backs Arabian independence while Mussolini supports Moslems. Britain seeks Russia pact offsets and guards Suez as strategic spotlight shifts toward the Arabian claim.
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New York
Britain
England
China
Tientsin
Hitler
Arabia
Fuehrer
Lary
Brita
France
Russia
Germany
Khalid al Hud
Ibn Saud
Saudi Arabia
Mediterranean
Suez Canal
Hiller
Mussolini
Duce
Danzig
Danzig Agai
Goebbels
Walt Mason dies humorist and poet in La Jolla
Walt Mason 77 humorist and poet died early today at his La Jolla home after illness of several weeks. A native of Columbus Ohio he came to the United States in 1880 and began his newspaper career in St Louis. His verses were carried by about 200 newspapers across the United States and Canada.
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San Diego
Calif
P Wall Mason
la Jolla
Columbus
Qut
United States
St. Louis
Canada
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