03 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1937
Page
1
Union miners end 24 hour sit down protest at Jamison mine, South Union Coal Co. They emerged from 360 feet underground after leaders told them the action was unauthorized. Wives sent food, guards lowered blankets, and workers returned home as operators refused to negotiate.
The Saltsburg street project on Pine street began February 10 and adds 300 lineal feet of cinder surface with estimated costs of 1145 Federal funds and 337.50 sponsor funds. Salisbury Borough council sponsors the Pine street work, while Blacklick township supervisors sponsor a road improvement on Route 570 in Blacklick township to provide farmers an outlet to the main highways.
Captain J. G. McCann of Troop B Greensburg explains the plan under Governor's Highway Safety Council to reduce highway fatalities. Each patrol car carries first aid gear and fire extinguishers as part of the safety setup.
Pittsburgh market bulletin dated March 3 and 8 shows moderate demand for produce with apples quoted by variety and region, potatoes around 2.00 to 2.75 per bushel in various pack sizes, and livestock prices including hogs at 10.75 to 10.80 for 180 to 220 pounds, calves 10.50 to 11.00, and sheep with lambs steady around 11.44, all noting some weights and regional differences.
Murray stated U S Steel and its 250 000 workers would sign similar contracts with the union. The move aims to extend labor peace across the industry as 85 percent capacity was reached, the highest since October 1929. Independent operators would be invited to confer on contracts.
Indiana County's wholesale sector strengthened in 1935 with 14 establishments in Indiana city posting $1.488 million in net sales and payrolls of $95,000 supporting about 67 workers. Countywide, 30 wholesale firms netted $2.785 million in sales with a $145,000 payroll and around 106 employees, while Pennsylvania totals reached $2.742 billion sales, $132.372 million payrolls, and 82,049 workers across 10,452 establishments.
Union leaders pressed Carnegie-Illinois Steel on a workers plan while pay boosts spread through industry. The deal held under a gentleman’s agreement with few disclosed terms as 200,000 members, many nondues paying, mobilized across 35 districts to push for higher wages and conditions. Navy officials warned that 40 hour week gains must be backed by material deliveries to avoid costly delays in shipbuilding.
The council announced a month long street program funded by $61 254 budget with $200 from the school board and a community drive to raise the rest. Assistants at $30 monthly will work with neighborhood mothers and NYA supervision for youths over 14. W. P. A. sidewalk projects total $24 000 with borough share to property owners. A front foot cost rise to 1 80 from 75 cents due to masite purchases. Officer Carley will take a full time schedule. Philadelphia Street two hour parking limit extended to 8 p m on Saturdays.
A New York man sues the telephone company for refund overcharges on long distance calls. Testimony notes Hello Girls deduct five seconds from call time to protect the palvar from error. The contested sum is 3.85 dollars.
Indiana Lions Club held a strictly business weekly meeting at Rustic Lodge with 33 members present. The group restricted membership and laid foundations for an Easter egg hunt for Indiana children under ten, with plans to announce details once complete. A salute to the American flag closed the session at 7:30.
The debate centers on a rail bill with opponents arguing it harms workers and raises safety concerns. Phillips and Staley defend the measure noting employers hire based on efficiency, not gender. Rail officials claim full crew and short train rules cost millions and raise crossing hazards.
A sprawling list shows mixed activity across industries with many notable names. Am Can Am Com Alco and others register varied percentages and prices reflecting a volatile trading session. Major names include Chrysler, Du Pont, General Foods, IBM, Lehigh Valley, Macy’s, Radio, Studebaker, US Steel, and Westinghouse among numerous others.
Kiwanis weekly meeting at Rustic Lodge draws strong attendance as members hear from guests on national education, flood relief, and the coming scout jamboree. Walter Scholes of a coal firm discusses industrial relations. a Mine Safety film closes the program.
Legislators heard workers warn that reducing crews to save money would endanger passengers and rail employees. George Rowand of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen labeled railroad estimates of a $73,000,000 annual expense as ridiculous, arguing the cost would be far under $5,000,000 and that proper staffing would improve safety, efficiency, and economy of service.
London March 3 The British Navy told parliament its share of the 1937 rearmament program would cost 525,325,000 dollars and fund 80 warships. Sir Samuel Hoare First Lord of the Admiralty listed three extra battleships of the King George V class, 35,000 tons, 14 inch guns, now being built.
Pennsylvania motorists who drive after midnight without a 1937 operator license will be arrested. The 1936 license grace period was extended two days past Sunday midnight to accommodate delays in license receipt.
County Agent Warner will run an orchard pruning demonstration Wednesday afternoon March 10 at 1 30 p m at Henry Bennett’s farm about two miles east of Heilwood. All interested in pruning and orchard management are invited to attend.
Daily Lenten meditation explains agape as gratitude to God for His being. The speaker describes love as a description rather than definition, citing Professor Burkitt and II Corinthians 9 6 15. A concluding prayer asks God to guide and surround believers.
This is the second of a series tracing Pennsylvania parole history and current recommendations to strengthen control of criminals. The 1909 minimum sentence rule caused protests and morale issues. 1911 allowed longer minimums. 1928 set minimums at half the maximum. Parole supervision moved to a board in 1929 with centralized oversight, prior parole was prison official led. The article notes staffing needs and outlines pardon procedures with three pardon types.
Matilda Elizabeth Isenberg 77 widow of J M Isenberg died at Elizabeth Steel Magee Hospital Pittsburgh. Survived by son W R Isenberg and six grandchildren. Funeral at Hunter Funeral Home Blairsville Thursday 2 PM. Martha Jane Proud 49 7 13 died at Buck Run near Clymer after pneumonia. Survived by husband Edward Smith seven children and siblings. Funeral Goshen Church Shawsville Clearfield Friday 2:30 PM. Interment Church Cemetery.
Grand jurors return true bills against several locals for liquor violations. Mrs. Charles Horchak of Lucerne Mines faces selling liquor without a license. Quay McAdoo of BR. D. Marion Center charged with unlawful possession of liquor and manufacturing alcohol without a permit. Nick Pagano and Waldo Lewis accused of selling malt beverages to a minor. A charge of operating an automobile under the influence against Ben Fulcomer of Derry was ignored.
On the Blaine Short farm five miles northeast of Indi ana on Pinehot road to Clymer. Sale Thursday March 4 1937 at 9 00 A M. Items include 24 Holstein cattle with several pure bred cows, 16 good grade cows, 2 heifers, 3 hogs, 4 ewes, farm implements and machinery, a Fordson tractor and milking unit, also 800 bushels ear corn and 100 bushels seed oats. Lunch stand on grounds with coffee free. Terms made known day of sale. BLAINE SHORT. R W George Auctioneer. 158-260
Washington reports a day of 'business as usual' as Capitol chatter centers on Roosevelt's social policy plan without constitutional amendment. Roosevelt met privately before taking oath, delaying public responsibility. Democratic committee plans over 1,000 victory dinners as the President broadcasts a speech. A note on Alaskan pups and a tiny pygmy marmoset closes the item.
Washington March 9 1909 supporters of President Roosevelt viewed his push for new wage and hour laws as tied to efforts to reorganize the Supreme Court after it invalidated the National Recovery Act. He said wage and hour standards ought to be enacted but placed no must classification. The NRA committee urged splitting labor and court issues into separate measures and a possible revision of anti-trust laws to allow industrial agreements. Analysts expect mentions of both labor reform and court changes in his Victory Dinner address and national radio remarks. Senate Republicans especially oppose enlarging the Supreme Court, arguing it would politicize the bench. Brown of Michigan favored a constitutional amendment requiring a 7 to 2 Court vote to strike down acts, while Vandenberg condemned expanding the Court.
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