May Postpone Gasoline Tax Vote Amid Illness
Harrisburg reports heated debate over delaying a two cent gasoline tax increase as lawmakers miss sessions due to grippe strokes and pneumonia. With 118 Democrats, 4 absent and one dead, leaders weigh postponement to avoid defeating the Eberharter tax bill while awaiting caucus vote tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Gorman
Harrisburg
Mar
Genrer
HH. Karle
Deacer O
Grippe
Edward B. Labor
Pike
Frank W. Ruth
Berks
Harry N. Body
Westmoreland
William Sinweil
Northampton
Surprise First Aid Demonstration At Boy Scout Meeting
Troop No. 7 held a surprise gathering with four Boy Scouts from Troop Three demonstrating first aid. A Life Saving merit badge was shown, plus rescues from fire and automobile accidents, plus saving a boy from a live electric wire. Guest H J Burhheit observed the session, praising the safe practices and noting the absence of the group committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Tropp 1
H. J. Burhheit
Curious Coalition Divides Over FERA Spending Fight
A volatile coalition forms around FERA spending with Liberals supportive yet the administration likely to win. Senators Adams of Colorado and Byrd of Virginia push for a smaller $1.88 billion limit and cut costly construction. Wheeler of Montana champions an inflation plan to finance a $484 million program via new notes. Townsend Rl of Delaware seeks a budget rider to delay $4.9 billion work funds until debt amortization. The debate strands amid broader fears of waste and national credit risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beiig
FERA
Adams
Colorado
Byrd
Virginia
Wheeler
Montana
U. S. Treasury
Townsend Ri
Delaware
Airplane trip interrupted over Louisiana scramble
Mercer March 16. Two Shreveport youths detained after a planned marphine trip to Louisiana ended in a forced landing near here. John AW Startow, 20, suffered possible internal injuries and was hospitalized. companion William Langston sustained lighter injuries as their ship nosed over in mud during the abortive flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
INS
Louisiana
John AW
Startow
Willian Langston
Bradford
Creeksides Man jailed after intoxicated crash at Fifth and Water
A. Wissinger of Creekside R. D. 1 was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a collision at the Fifth and Water streets intersection. He pleaded guilty and was released on $500 bail after a hearing before Justice Walter H. Jackson. N. W. Kelley of 119 North Fifth reported the Wissinger car on the left side of Water street. no injuries were reported in the 7:30 p.m. crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ¥. Wissinger
Creekside R. D. 1
Fifth and
Water Streets
Wissinger
Justice of the Peace
Walter H. Jackson
Jackson
N. W. Kelley
North Fifth Street
Kelley
Water Street
Death notices from Pleasant Grove and surrounding areas
Obituary notices report the deaths of George H. Elbel, Leanna Davis, Mayme Walrback, Isabelle M. Duncan and related family members. Details include surviving relatives, church affiliations, and funeral arrangements in Pleasant Grove, Smicksburg, Clyde and Robinson areas with services led by local ministers and interments in local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle M. Duncan
H. J. Bowser
Robinson
West
Vertondale
Grover Gil Jen
Chickaree
William Bune
Cyntisville
George Ruf
St. James’ Lutheran Church
Hobinson
Aymagh
Pilot Post Aims Return After Strato Hop Flight
Post reports a Strato hop where the craft landed in 55 minutes, with potential NY arrival within the same window if equipment held. At Newark airport he declined technical discussion, saying he would keep trying as long as backers support him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Post
New York
Newark Airport
TWA
Native-born criminals predominate in prison survey
The survey shows average felons largely native born and ages cluster 25 to 34 with over 7,000 in each group. Native-born outnumber foreign-born 10 to one, burglary and robbery top crimes, youths under 21 frequent for burglary and larceny, and many inmates lacking high school education or college.
Catholic Men Meet Tomorrow at Local Auditorium
The local Catholic Men group schedules a brief meeting with two main speakers. William A. Wells, representative of the Supreme Office in Pittsburgh, will speak, joined by John L. Skarry of Pittsburgh. A vocal solo by Lou Sheehe enriches the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou" Sheehe
William A. Wellss
Supreme Office of the Order
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
John L. Skarry
Wells
Order
Old Badger Game Case Ties Husband to Extortion
Pittsburgh police report Benny Shapiro, 24, jailed on extortion tied to an old badger game scheme. Detectives said they recovered $18 in marked bills from a victim who was coerced by Henry who demanded money by telephone. Wife’s name not in records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburge
Benny Shapiro
India
Henry
Patve
Swapping of Wives and The Call for Real Marriage
A column argues that parental and educational roles must teach scientific education and genuine religion to prepare youths for lasting marriages. It warns that happiness lies beyond the wedding ceremony and stresses living by moral laws for permanence. The piece cites Dr. Hrdlicka on human brain capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciely
Cat Napping, Maternal Bond Drive House Drama
In Pittsburgh on March 18 an odd tale unfolds of pet drama and maternal affection. Fanny the alley cat loves her kittens and tom, while Beets the Eskimo spitz cog has three pups. Fanny abducts Beets pups, Bosco moves between domains, Beets fights to reclaim her litter, and the household echoes with claws and spittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Fanny
Beets
Bosco
Pedro Pagnetta
France votes to extend military service term
Paris reports the Chamber of Deputies approved extending conscription from one to two years, with 354 to 219 in favor, effective through 1938. Germany criticized France for militarism while Britain cited German rearmament as a reason for arms increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Great Britain
Pierre-Etienne Flandin
Germany
Versailles
Chamber of Deputies
Pierre J. Huss
INS
Berlin
Third Reich
Europe
Chamber of Depress
Alfred Rosenberg
Reich
Hitler
Simon
Swensea
Moscow
England
13000 Homeless in Flood Regions Across Arkansas and Missouri
About 13,000 people were left homeless as Mississippi river tributaries swelled in Arkansas and Southeastern Missouri. Levees near Kennett Missouri breached flooding wide lands while the St. Francis River threatened Sentath and Cardwell. Residents braced for rising waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Arkansas
Missouri
Mississippi
Kennett
St. Francis
Sentath
Cardwell
DeMolay Church Service Slated For Tomorrow Evening
The annual DeMolay Church service will be held tomorrow evening at the Christian Church. Reverend Raymond Christie of Clymer, a former local member, will assist. A large congregation is hoped for as members past and present attend. Members meet at Chapter rooms at 6:50 p.m. to march to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Raymond Christie
Clymer
Hauptmann Silent After Three Die at the Death House
Brina Richard Hauptmann sat quietly in his cell as three men went to the electric chair in the New Jersey State Prison death house. Each man, Connie Scarpone, Michael Mute, and George De Stefani, was from Trenton and convicted of killing John Szcytkowski during an attempted hold up. Hauptmann wished them well and prayed aloud, then spent the day filing his income tax return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Cns
Brina
Richard Hauptmann
New Jersey
Death
Hauptmann
Death House
Hauplimann
Income tax receipts rise sharply in 1934
Washington March 16. Early returns show nearly 100 million dollars more in income tax receipts than last year. Internal Revenue Commissioner Guy T. Helvering said miscellaneous taxes and income taxes are both up, reflecting increased buying and earning power. President Roosevelt filed his return late, with a Bank slip pending Senate action on repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Internal Revenue Bureau
Internal Revenue
Guy T. Helvering
Roosevelt
Helvering
Senate
House
Train Collision Kills Sister Esther Alsop In Coral
Buckshaw's car overturned a 15 foot embankment when a locomotive struck his vehicle at a crossing near Coral. Esther Alsop died after being pulled from the burning wreckage. Buckshaw, assisted by local residents, escaped. investigation by Blairsville railroad officials continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chie
Buckshaw
Esther Alsop
Leonard Edwards
Coral
Ralph Greene
Barney Sipos
John Sipos
Homer City
Woods
Indiana
Potter Coal and Coke Company
Black Lick
Blairsville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cor Oher Woods
Josephine
F. P. Hoffman
Bighrsville
David
Myrtle
Mack) Alsop
Kenneth Alsop
David Alsop
Hady Taylor
Alvin London
Graceton
Howard Singleton
Charleston
W. Va
Germany Declares Open Rearmament Move For Defense
Berlin reports a new law for immediate conscription and a standing army of 320000, with four provisions on future service, divisions, and enforcement. The proclamation blames Versailles failure to disarm and cites France's armed posture as prompting Germany to defend its national honor and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
INS
Germany
Reichswett
France
Hitler
Reich
Versailles
Geneva
J. Ramsay MacDonald
League of Nations
Europe
Homer City Deer Club Banquet Marks 15th Anniversary
The Homer City Deer Club held its annual banquet at the Presbyterian Church social rooms, featuring Louie Wills with an eight reel film on wildlife in Pennsylvania and Canada. The Ladies Aid served a baked ham supper, and red white and blue colored decor reflected the club’s 15th anniversary with several members and guests in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Harry Flickinger
J. D. George
Will Sullinger
Robert Sullinger
Homer Robertson
Phyllis
Emmons
Charles Coup
Paul Coup
Johnstown
Smith Baughman
Hatham
Salisburg
M. M. Palmer
Louis Wills
A. J. Campbell
Harry Scholl
Paul Risinger
Ansley
Litzinger
Indiana
Ruth Alsop Rites Held At Coral Lutheran Church
Ruth Alsop dies and is honored with a memorial service at Coral Lutheran Church led by Rev. Charles E. Held of Homer City at 2 p m with burial in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Walrback
Johnstown
Harry Engelbach
Franklin Street
Memorial Hospital
Engelbach
Clyde
West Wheatfield Township
Charles
Ueegs
Daugherty
Walbach
Harry E. Smith
Armagh Methodist Episcopal Church
Ruth Alsop
Coral Lutheran Church
Charles E. Held
Homer City
Van Dyke Drives Business Like Highway Department Reform
Harrisburg. Wallen Van Dyke, Secretary of the Department of Highways, issues a circular inviting employee input for a leaner, more efficient highway organization. He emphasizes adherence to written regulations while encouraging improvements to better serve taxpayers, noting past violations and verbal orders causing chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Wallen van Dyke
Department of Highways
van Dyke
Central Office
Morgenthau holds coordinated raids on smugglers
Morgenthau and Harold M Graves organized a centralized force across six agencies to stage a synchronized national raid. The 24 hour push aimed to deter criminals and show swift punishment for drive traffic, smuggling, and counterfeiting, surpassing previous narcotics and racketeer campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgenthau
Revenue Law
Harold M. Graves
Graves
Washington
Treasury
J. Edgar Hoover
Department of Justice
Cummings
Roberta at Ritz First of Next Week
Jerome Kern the king of musical comedy wrote the music Irene Dunne with a voice to rival the greats will sing Smoke Gets in Your Eyes I ll Be Hard to Handle and Let s Begin Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dance in Gay Divorcee fame Roberta, a Broadway hit, is praised as glamorous in the new film with Bernard Newman gowns and superb dancing Critics call it the perfect musical comedy of the year set in Paris inside a grand gown shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Kern
Irene Dunne
Hollywood
Fred Astaire
Ginger Rogers
Roberta
Bernard Newman
Astair
Rogers
Paris
Relief program hires two labor reps for job refusals
Two labor representatives and a relief administration executive will assess refusals to work under the new system. If they decide the recipient should have accepted the job, they report to Johnson who may remove the person from relief lists after a personal review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Relief Administration
Johnson
Harlem Pays Tribute to Public Works Policy Debate
A government public works program is urged as a permanent policy to create jobs. Eccles warns that spending must not crowd out private industry if it is to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page
Eccles
Power Strike Threat Hits New York City Plants
New York March 16 The Brotherhood locals representing about 15 000 workers at Brooklyn Edison New York Edison and United Light and Power vote to strike if arbitration fails The move could darken most of the city and halt industry Mayor La Guardia is seeking to halt the crisis and avert a walkout sparked by recent discharges amid union activity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
JINS
New York City
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Brotherhoods of Utility Employees
Brooiyn Edison Company
New York Edison Company
United Light and Power Company
F. H. la Guardia
Union Eary
Brooklyn Edison Company
Homer City Mechanics Launch Recovery Program
Homer City Mechanics report a new recovery program to counter low mood in their enrollment, adding seven members in three weeks. Initiations included Walter Johnson on February 26 and Herbert A. George on March 25, with Glenn Hensell joining by card from Crystal Council. Forty-one Brothers attended last Tuesday as twenty old-timers thanked the officers and pledged renewed faithfulness. The meeting closed with a social hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Walter Johnson
Herbert A. George
Glenn Hensell
Crystal Council
Leroy Kunkle
Paul Kunkle
Joe Potts
Alex Johnson
Scouts Rally at Brushvalley High School
Scouts rally Monday evening at Brushvalley High School to promote better scouting. Indiana scouts led by Odell Sutton will perform first aid and life saving demonstrations. Short talks by Harry J. Buchheit and John W. Warner, plus three reels of scouting films, with Rev. F A Webb in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brushvalley High School
Indiana
Odell Sutton
Harry J. Buchheit
John W. Warner
William Penn Council
F. A. Webb
Brushvalley Troup Committee
New Aircraft May Jump Over Obstacles, Cierva Predicts
London march 16 a new aircraft type conceived by Juan de la Cierva inventor of the autogyro promises vertical takeoffs without forward run and landings on roofs or rough fields tests show it can rise vertically and operate over varied surfaces. Russian hospitals experiment with black painted operating rooms and staff in black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Juan de la Cierva
Royal Aeronautical Society
Cierva
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Earle
Creekside
George H. Elbel
Presbyterian Church
Pleasant Grove
Melvin PL Ebel
MeeGees
Mills
Grace S. Elbel
Arveta G. Elbel
A. H. Bowers
Charficeld
Clyde Frampton
James McKee
Akran QO
Ide Bowers
Big Run
Leanna Davis
Smicksburg
Davis
Amos Davis
Thomas and
Jane Weston
West Mahoning Township
Elvena Marshall
Erma Shaum
Dayton
Smicksburg Methodist Church
HG. Trimmer
Company 40
South Yth Srr
9Th St
Main
Hrdlicka
Smithesonian
Flandin
William Farrer
DE Molay
Sister
Russia
Italy
Troutman’s
Ritz
Harlem
N, Y. City
Brother Hood
H. C
Brushvalley H. S
Moorhead
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