Anxiety Over Pound Sterling In London Markets
Continentwide anxiety over the pound drives rapid selling on the London market. The pound opened at 4.84 dollars, fell to 4.78, and to 72.5 francs, with Paris at 71.77 francs. The British treasury shows concern as the gold standard position is debated with the Gold Control Fund withdrawn. France and Holland push the gold standard amid volatile exchange rates and a high franc price.
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London
Mar
Sarl Oe
New York
Paris
Montrea
INSI
Clase
Pierre Laval
M. Loudon
Holland
France
House Plans To Bring Vets Bonus Bill To Vote Soon
House leaders predicted passage of the veterans bonus bill and a companion measure, with promises to vote on both. National Commander Frank Belgrano and leaders of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars plan to testify before the Ways and Means Committee, backing the Patman bill for greenback issuance. A separate budget balancer debate formed a bipartisan drive to force immediate steps to balance the budget by tax measures and a sinking fund, amid fears of rising indebtedness.
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House
Legion
Frank Belgrano
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ways and Means
James E. van Zandt
Allentown
V. P
Sturcord Lunion Proposes Pre Election County Meet
Sturcord Lunion proposes a pre election county meeting to discuss policy and labor backing with Local No. 88 in Stanford, Pa. The meeting aims to unify pro labor principles and oppose gangster politics while seeking broad civic support ahead of elections.
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Sturcord Lunion
Piresett
Fie
Hota
Lahar
Tate
Labor
Fiture
UM Woof
Stafford
Mamer O'Thomas
Charles M, Lydie
Ree
Lee
David Johns
Legion Post Plans Birthday and Junior Baseball Program
The Borough Council reports Comrade Gilbert S. Parnell led a Veterans Administration visit in Pittsburgh noting fifteen pension approvals and progress on other claims. The post plans a May dinner for its Boy Scout troops, forms a junior American Legion baseball team, and sponsors a four-team league. Comrade Dunminick Vink praised for Purple Heart award. Myrtle Gray reviews welfare efforts, and a Tuberculosis Society bond was purchased to aid welfare work. Chaplain Thomas W. Price delivered an address on American ideals.
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American Legion
Indiana
Conness
Pennsylvania
Joseph Gray
United States
Indiana County
C. M. File
Roy E. Penfield
BE. Dale Timberlake
Logand
Houck
Mabel Fiscus
W. Pearl Walker
Dale Timberlake
Astin Drew
Gilbert S. Parnell
Pittsburgh
Benjani
Hal
Cianrade
Catbert S. Parnell
Leam
Conrade
Purple Heart Service
Myrtle Gray
Jaint Welfare
Post
Tuberculosis Spoety
Thomas W. Price
American Legion County Council
Ameri
Venizelos Deputies In Custody Amid Greek Revolt
Reports from Crete indicate Venizelos is linked to rebels as loyal forces fight to quell the uprising in Athens. Government bombers strike rebel warships while rear troops and cadets move to suppress the rebellion after a failed coup at the Athens arsenal.
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Averol
Crete
Venizelos
Athos
Athens
Thenr
Ohe
Republian Guard
Pauthas
Cannes
France
Pevelt
Evzunes
Nicholas Pastiras
Todity
Eleuther- 108 Venizelos
Kondys
Evelpides
Doorn House Grows Festive as Kaiser's Finances Ease
Doorn Netherlands March 2 The aging ex Kaiser Wilhelm enjoys relief as Adolph Hitler grants limited currency transfers to his Doorn estate. The decision follows Germany's Saar Basin welcome and previously strict foreign fund restrictions easing for the exiled ruler.
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Doorn
Holland
INSI
Kaiser
Adolph Hitler
Germany
Wilhelm
Republic
Saar
Hitler
Berlin
Scouts and Scouters Rally Results Highlight Attendance
Scout Early Blairsville No 3 won fire making in 30 seconds with George Brush Valley No 1 and Lumbing Indiana No 2 following. Sea Scouts Gil led Life Ring Throwing, Blairsville patrols strong. horse and rider event split by ties for distance and attendance earning two flags.
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George
Brush Valley No. 1
Lumbing
Indiana No
Pierce
Sea Scouts
Gilmore
Ross and
Smith
Blairsville
Sea Scout Patrol
Marshall
Scout Good
Indiana
Punxsutawney
Yatesboro
Whistling Tom Smathers Dies Auctioneer of Note
Obituary notes Thomas Smathers born November 28 1865 in Belleview Jefferson County son of A J Smathers. He was a lumberman stock dealer merchant and famed farm machinery and buggy salesman before becoming a noted auctioneer for 20 years. He lived in Punxsutawney since 16 years ago with widow Laylan Smathers and sister Mrs I L Jones East Brady.
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Belleview
Jeferson County
A. J. Smathers
Belleview Academy
Tom
Smiathere
Brookville
Punxsulawney
Laylan Smathers
Punxsutawney
I. L. Jones
East Brady
President Shows Interest in Baby Bonds Purchase
Morgenthau described how postmasters would handle buyers and redeem bonds after 60 days. The President expressed immediate interest, calling the proposition appealing and ready to buy now. Postmaster Farley framed the process as simple as buying a money order.
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Morgenthau
Farley
Farm Hand Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair
Sherman Strawser, 29, a farmhand from Middleburg, was sentenced to die in the electric chair for the murder of his former employer, Charles E. Gable, a well known Snyder County farmer. The court rejected an appeal for clemency despite an impassioned defense. The crime occurred on February 12.
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Middleburg
Sherman Strawser
Charles E. Gable
Snyder County
Harrisburg lawmakers defend weekend activities in sting proposal
Two Beaver County legislators Reuben Nagel and Peter Reising rejected a resolution by Rep. Blake Shugarts to create a three member secret committee to shadow lawmakers during weekends in Harrisburg. They said they spent time learning state government and serving constituents, refuting insinuations of frivolous activity.
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Harrisburg
Mar
INS
Beaver County
Blake B. Shugarts
Clearfield
Shugarts
Reuben A. Nagel
Peter P. Reising
Seventy Three Widows on Pension Roll Reported
One hundred twenty two applicants eliminated for age citizenship residence or financial resources of self or children. Completed cases forwarded daily to Harrisburg for approval. Board members present were Mrs. Mary B. Rhodes Mrs. Martha M. Coon Mrs. Alda H. Ackerson Mrs. Elsie M. Siegfried Mrs. Maude B. Hart Mrs. Leot C. Brown and Mrs. Carrie K. Lytle.
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Harrisburg
Mary B. Rhodes
Martha M. Coon
Alda H. Ackerson
Elsie M. Siegfried
Maude B. Hart
Leot C. Brown
Carrie K. Lytle
Tax on amusements and clubs under Earle plan
A Pennsylvania proposal sets a 6 million dollar admission tax on general public entertainments and dues at country clubs and social clubs. The plan defines places of amusement broadly and targets tickets and floor shows, aiming to fund Gov. George H. Earle’s 203 million tax program amid shaky Democratic majorities in the state House.
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Guffey
Okehe
Philadelphia
Insi
George H. Earle
United States
Joseph F. Guffey
Earle
Roosevelt
Washington
Senate
Mellon Net Worth At End Of 1931 Estimated At 200 Million
Andrew Mellon, among the world’s richest, reportedly had a net worth near $200 million at the end of 1931, per secretary Howard Johnson. The government seeks $3.089 million in taxes. Mellon testifies at the U.S. Board of Tax Appeals to support a refund claim. The cross-examination reveals details on Mellon’s holdings, losses, and transfers within Coalesced and related entities.
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William J. Kelly
INS
Pittsburgh
Andrew W. Mellon
Howard M. Johnson
Mellon
U. S. Board of Tax Appeals
Johnson
Mellan
Frank J. Hogan
Hogan
U. S. Supreme Court
Melton
Mellon Jost
Union Trust Company
Melibank Surety Corporation
Richard B
Treasury
Roosevelt puzzles Congress on Work-Relief deadlock
Washington March 2 Roosevelt puzzles the capital by tactics in the Work-Relief stalemate. The administration was licked by one vote on the prevailing wage amendment and, unlike past pressure, has not pushed to switch the vote. Relief funds are exhausted as ten days pass with no action to move the bill from committee.
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Iea
Boeing
State Department
United States
After Department
Navy
Senate
Pary
Congress
Washington
Roosevelt
Capital Hill
White House
Leatherman on Trial Monday in Dennis Death
Greensburg action reports William Leatherman a Charleroi youth will face county court trial Monday over the death of Viola Dennis a Donora school teacher. Dennis died from a fractured neck after an incident while Leatherman says she stumbled from his car. District Attorney Richard Laird says the state will argue Leatherman pushed her over the embankment near Webster.
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Greensburg
Westmoreland
William Leathersman
Charleroi
Viola Dennis
Donora
Miss Dennis
Wieck
Leatherman
Webster
Richard Laird
Dennis
Hauptmann fund reaches twenty thousand dollars
Br Wohns lawyers reportedly secured over 20000 for the appeal against the death sentence in the Lindbergh baby murder case. Funds came quickly after public appeals, with 10000 in hand by day’s end and 1500 gathered at a New York mass meeting earlier in the week.
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Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hunterdon County
Hauptmann
New York City
Bronx
New York
Bruno Richard
Queens
Violet Sharpe
Flemington
Catherine Minners
Palisade Park
N.v
Ernest Miller
Bergenfield
Elmer Johnson
Closter
Bandits Caught After Running Gun Battle Near Syracuse
In Syracuse on March 2 a 150 mile chase ended when two holdup men in a small car were shot at by police, the driver wounded in the leg, crashing into a concrete abutment. Captives identified as Hugh Adams 23 and Eugene L. Weisman 21, both of Detroit.
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Syracuse
Syracuse Pharmacy
Hugh Adams
Eugene L. Weisman
Detroit
Workers Federation to Hold Monday Meeting in Court House
Work projects are tapering to conclusions and will end. Many workers will receive direct relief payments with no work, reducing income. White collar workers risk the greatest hardship as they lose earned income without relief. Local No 3 Workers Federation of Indiana County meets Monday at 7 30 in the Court House.
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National Federation of Federal Employee
iNew
Mexico
Brooklyn
Dallas
Workers Federation of
Indiana County
Court House
Church Notes Sunday Schedule and Sermon Plans
Christian Sunday School at 9 45 a m with a class for everybody led by W D Parks Supt Communion and Worship at 11 0 a m a Bethany College divinity student from Bethany West Virginia is expected to preach both morning and evening Christian Endeavor Intermediate and Senior at 6 30 The Insight of Jesus led by LaRue Colgan Evening Church service at 7 30 with special music by the church orchestra
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Christian
W. D. Parks
Bethany College
Bethany
West Virginia
Christian Endeavor
Jesus
LaRue Colgan
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