Horan Elevated to Commander at Pennsylvania VFW
Reading Pa June 29 UP The Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars state convention elevated V Horan of Philadelphia from senior vice commander to commander Other officers named include Chester Zerbe Erie senior vice commander Rev Darlington B Kulp Reading chaplain David F Long Lebanon quartermaster Lewis Claster New Kensington Judge Advocate Dr Samuel A Baltz Harrisburg adjutant The Auxiliary re elected Mrs Twila Bolt Sharon president and named Myrtle Bevers McKeesport senior vice president Flora Stirpa Connellsville junior president Amelia Kane Pittsburgh treasurer Ellen Walters Ben Avon secretary Ada Avlen Altoona chaplain Alice Jones Pen Brook conductress Mary Lambert Johnstown guard New council members Bella Heilner Philadelphia Oliva Rayson Hazleton Stella Wilt Harrisburg Evelyn Woods New Castle Monica Kinney Pittsburgh
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Reading
Upiion
V. Horan
Pennsylvania Department
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Chester Zerbe
Erie
Darlington B. Kulp
David F. Long
Lebanon
Lewis Claster
New Kensington
Samuel A. Baltz
Harrisburg
C. A. Gnau
Twila Bolt
Sharon
Myrtle Bevers
McKeesport
Flora Stirpa
Connellsville
Amelia Kane
Pittsburgh
Ellen Walters
Ben Avon
Ada Avlen
Altoona
Alice Jones
Penbrook
Mary Lambert
Johnstown
Bella Heilner
Philadelphia
Oliva Rayson
Hazleton
Stella Wilt
Evelyn Woods
New Castle
Monica Kinney
New Law Expands Teacher Discussion in Classrooms
Detroit June 29 Pennsylvania's new tenure law allows teachers to lead discussions on current issues once taboo in class including labor unions, communism, evolution, and social security. Dr. Lester W Ade notes security for teachers comes with responsibility and merit. The PA law aims to benefit students, communities, and the state by reducing fear of dismissal.
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Detroit
Pennsylvania
Lester W. Ade
G O P state heads to meet in city
Pitts burgh June 29. The Republican state executive committee will meet next Thursday in Pitts burgh to consider matters arising from the resignation of M Harvey Taylor as state chairman. G Edward Green, secretary and acting chairman, announced the call and said the committee would also discuss state registration questions.
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Pittsburgh
Republican State Executive Committee
M. Harvey Taylor
G. Edward Green
WPA Sit-down Strike Ties Up New Castle Sewing Room
A WPA sewing room in New Castle enters its third day as women workers stage a sit-down strike. They demand reemployment for the most needy among 69 discharged workers and the dismissal of three supervisors.
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New Castle
WPA
Peoples Front Faces Severe Money Crisis
Contined from Page One the government position follows reports in parliamentary circles that France could be driven to the monetary level of President Poincare era about twenty five dollars to the franc. Socialist deputies, after a bloc session this morning, prep Chautemps' plea for decree powers, said Rene
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France
Raymond Poinare
Chautemps
Rene
Railroad argues extra brakemen hurt efficiency in court
Harrisburg June 29 The Pennsylvania Railroad urged in a court challenge to the full craw act that adding brakemen would reduce efficiency rather than safety. F W Stoops Philadelphia division superintendent testified that an extra brakeman would increase crew conversation and distract from duties in a test case involving more than a score of railroads challenging the constitutionality of the bill mandating extra brakemen on long freight and passenger trains.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
F. W. Stoops
Philadelphia
Dauphin County
Pennsylvania
Obituary notices for Peterman Smith Bullone and Chelton deaths
Funeral services for Miss Nancy Grace Peterman of Rayne Township followed a highway accident involving her brother Lawrence Peterman and a bus. Other obituaries note Mrs Hannah M Davis Smith of New Brighton and Isabel Bullone of Beyer, with services in Streams and Sacred Heart churches. Burial set for each in local cemeteries. full details and dates given.
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Nancy Grace Peterman
Rayne Township
Lawrence Peterman
Robinson Funeral Home
Washington Church
Grofit
Boston
Church
Hannah M. (Davis) Smith
E. J. McLuckie
South Sixth Street
Smith
William James Smith
Daniel Davis
New Geneva
B. F. Coe
Brentwood
William S. Nena
Columbus
Ohio
McLuckie
Indiana
John Smith
Baltimore
Streams Funeral Home
Stillman A. Foster
Isabel Buffone
Italy
Adrian
Punxsutawney
Beyer
Sacred Heart Church
Sagamore
Bullone
Frank
Patsy
Niagara Falls
Rosie Shao
Detroit
John
Mary Maletta
Louis
Thressa
Felix
Tony
Doe
Sam
Margaret
Nick Parise
Mary Coccimiglio
Anna Gable
New Brunswick
N. J
Mary Chelton
Richard Chelton
Clymer
Walcott Street
Brunei Seeks British and U S Help in New Tax Plan
An under secretary of Brunei’s finance ministry said talks with Britain and the United States had begun on the new government's fiscal policy. A closed-door meeting aimed to shape the Socialist stance on measures proposed, including taxes expected to raise about 2.9 billion francs annually to ease the regime’s fiscal morass.
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Brunei
United States
Britain
Brunet
Admiral Foote Heads Force In State Police Merger
The article notes Admiral Foote earning 8500 a year and describes his Navy service including a World War torpedoing incident. It also covers the state police and highway patrol merger approved by the General Assembly, with two divisions and a Hershey training school. Major Adams, a veteran of two wars, rises through State Police ranks from 1898 service to captain preparation.
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Page One
Foote
U.S. Navy
France
General Assembly
Hershey
State Police
Highway Patrol
Adams
Philippine Islands
13Th Regulary Infantry
Greensburg
Governor Calls for Manhunt In Open California
Governor Frank Merriam urged law officers and citizens to aid in apprehending a killer described as a fiend and maniac strangler. He warned the danger to homes and children after the deaths of Floyd Stephens and his family, reporting near a park where children play.
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California
Floyd Stephens
Sacramento
Frank Mer’ Fiain
Water works blasts halt Cambria mills in Johnstown
The Cambria Works at Johnstown suffered two dynamite blasts that damaged water pipelines and forced five blast furnaces to close. Gov. Earle ordered an investigation with Major Adams, while state police closed roads and directed repairs as the Quemahoning and Border dams supplied the Franklin and Gautier mills.
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Ellicott
Franklin
Quemahoning
Johnstown
Franklin Mill
Cambria Works
Border Dam
Gautier Mill
William A. Clark
Hugh Robbers
Hugh Robers
Borde
Carpenter Park
Rogers
Bethlehem
Stony Creek
Istvikers
Sidney Evans
Yoder Falls
Bordenham
Martin J. Crowley
State Police
Harrisburg
George H. Earle
Lynn G. Adams
Cambria
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Adams
Earle
Adams and Foote Named to Lead State Police Reorganization
Narration covers Major Adams rising from Army captain to superintendent of Pennsylvania State Police in 1920 and Foote's role as secretary of the oil commission, resignations, and new motorized force plans. Foote commanded transport ships in WWI and earned commendations.
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Signal Corps
France
Adams
Cannes
Director General of Transportation
Transportation Guard Service
Butler
Pennsylvania State Police
Major Adams
Susquehanna County
Scranton
Erie Railroad
Stotes
Foote
Earle
Highway Patrol
C. M. Wilhelm
President Lincoln
United States
Navy
Josephus Daniels
U. S. S. Arkansas
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Explosions in Johnstown detailed in court proceedings
Judge R R Speak fixed bail at 25000 for two prisoners amid a deposition by Scott describing Hall ordering attacks on non striking workers and corporate property. Police reported three quarts of nitro glycerine recovered, with bombs tied to Republic Steel, Light and Power, and rail lines. Separate blasts damaged railroad tracks and a bridge near Republic plant as guards monitored the scene.
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Slim) Orantee
Charles Byers
R. R
Scott
Hall
Republic Steel Corporation
The
Light and Power Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Trumbull Cliffs
Republic
George Buchwalter
Bundas
Borawei
Oil City
Cleveland
Warren
C. R. Wheeler
Union Men Face Severe Charges Over Bridge Plot
Bundas Byers and two others with a basket of bottles of nitro planned to blow up the Mahoning river bridge to the open hearth plant. Hall ordered the trin. State law carries one to 20 years. About one third of normally employed workers have returned to mills. estimates range from 16,858 to 38,240 of 97,180. Ohio militia remains on duty. three man mediation board failed. Indiana, Gov. Davey and Hutson seek a settlement to reopen mills without violence.
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Bundas
Byers
Hall
Mahoning
Republic
Associated Press
National Guard
Ohio
CIO
Johnstown
Davey
Edward J.mcgrady
Washington
Perkins
Indiana
Thomas Hutson
Fasted for better sight ends in death
Theo dore Neuffer, 84, was found dead at his GOLDSBORO home after a self imposed fast begun June 11 to improve his failing sight. Coroner Zech said Neuffer had ceased eating, and newspaper clippings showed prior fasts. A German native, he had lived in Harrisburg until two months ago.
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Goldsboro
Theodore Neuffer
L. A. Zech
Neuffer
Dr. Zech
Noeuffer
Germany
Harrisburg
Wheat rallies as drought and rust fears lift prices
Chicago wheat prices jump early as drought in Canada and rust damage prompt lower U.S. yield estimates. July and September contracts rise, with limited changes in near term. Pittsburgh market notes show steady to lower prices for produce, butter, cheese, poultry, and mixed livestock trends amid moderate demand.
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Chicago
Canada
United States
Cort
Pittsburgh
Tennessee
Kentucky
North Carolina
California
Virginia
Batrels
North Carolina Cobblers
Virginia Cobblers
Ohio
Red
Rock
Leshorn
Roosters
Read the Gazette Classified Ads.
A garbled stock market excerpt lists many ticker symbols and percent values, followed by generic call to read the Gazette Classified Ads. The fragment references numerous companies and sectors including Standard Oil, Texaco, Pennroad, and others, indicating a stock market roundup page within a newspaper.
Ethel Kudner Tells Story Before New York Grand Jury
New York June 20. Ethel Kudner testifies to grand jury about the Easter Sunday murders by sculptor Ted Robert Irwin. Prosecutor Dodge seeks three first degree murder indictments for Mary Godeon, Ronnie, and Frank Burmes. Irwin’s defense planned by Samuel Leibowitz as Kudner, Irwin’s confidante, was to be victim. Dr Thomas Gonzales testified briefly as medical examiner.
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New York
Beckman Silis
Ethel Kudner
New York County Grand Jury
Ted Robert Irwin
William C. Dodge
Mary Godeon
Ronnie
Frank Burmes
Samuel S. Leibowitz
Irwin
Bass season opens Thursday in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports the bass fishing season begins Thursday. Recent rains muddied streams but are clearing fast and prospects look good. Bass, legal through November 30, share the waters with pike pickerel and muskel lunge. Trout season started April 15 and ends in late July. All streams and lakes are well stocked with bass.
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Harrisburg
The
Fish Commission
Pennsylvania
Buckman Named President of Western Pennsylvania Funeral Group
H. L. Buckman of Franklin was elected president of the Western Pennsylvania Funeral Directors' Association at the annual convention. Donald Burton of Erie won the vice presidency.
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Conneaut Lake
H. L. Buckman
Franklin
Western Pennsylvania Funeral Directors’ Association
Donald Burton
Erie
Death of Col Louis A Watres at 86 in Scranton
Scranton mourns Col Louis A Watres former lieutenant governor and newspaper publisher aged 86. native of Mt Vernon and Scranton lawyer, he served as county solicitor, state senator for two terms beginning 1883, and chaired the State Republican Committee in 1891. His death followed home fire shock.
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Scranton
Louis A, Watres
Scranton Républican
Wakes
Mt. Vernon
Lackawanna County
Senate
Robert E. Pattison
State
Republican Committee
Watres
Pennsylvania National Guard
Notes Reveal Farmhouse Shooting Tragedy Near Lehighton
June 29. Officers piece together details of a shooting that killed Clifford Reichard, 21, and wounded Mrs. Florence Nothstein, 39, using two notes and a 12-year-old girl’s account. Reichard found on the kitchen floor. Nothstein wounded in the front room. Notes reportedly from Nothstein mention ending it all and loving Reichard.
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Lehighton
Clifford Reichard
Florence Nothstein
Reichard
Nothstein
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