Fortunes Told in Pennsylvania Senatorial Contest
Presidential pressure shapes the race as four candidates declare they will not bow out. Senator Joseph M. Guffey vows to stay on after nomination and cites support for Roosevelt’s program. William N. WolNair and Walter A. Jones pledge to resist withdrawal, while Kelly weighs moves after White House talks. Local officials, publishers, and party leaders weigh the path to the April 28 nominating vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iray
Kally
Philadelphia Dampfeader
Odeeval
William N. WeNair
Pittsburgh
Auler
Walter A. Jones
Pitts
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Pennsylvania
Joseph M. Guffey
Washington Yeaterday
Roosevelt
Guffey
White House
Stephen J Early
Kelly
J. David Stern
Philadelphia
First Lady Urged by Box Lunch Strike Leader
New York March 21. The box lunch boys strike for higher wages gains support from Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt. Charles J Corbetoff, proprietor of Box Lunch Service, writes a four page letter to Mrs. Roosevelt pleading for aid, citing thin margins and a 25 to 30 percent sales drop. The seven strikers seek one dollar a day with earnings of eight to ten dollars weekly in commissions and tips. Death Valley Scotty teases a possible buried fortune of one hundred thousand dollars in California.
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New York
Franklin D .Roosevelt
Box Lunch
Charles J. Corbetoff
Roosevelt
Corbetoff
Quintuplets birth plan linked to congested hospital costs
The article details Dr Wood and specialists handling the expected quintuplets born May 20 as multiple births risk premature delivery. The Callahans, married in 1939 and living in Miami since 1938, face expenses and medical coverage while the mother, 128 pounds and in excellent condition, hopes for boys. The couple, with ties to Thomasville and Amory, note a 1 in 57,000,000 chance of this event and the mother desires a large family potentially including two sets of quints and twins. Congress hesitates to reapportion state representation, citing unemployment concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Thomasville
Cullman
Ala
Callahan
E. L. Durent
Amory
Miss
Mississippi-Tennessee Railroad
Callahans
Emory
Rooper Killer Now On Trial
McConnel lsburg March 21 reports a murder trial of Brida Mert Bt accused of killing state Trooper Frederick W. Sutton on January 4. District Attorney John W. Mantzer leads the case with witness Liaut J A Funk, a state police ballistics expert, describing how a bullet from Hann’s plate firearm pierced an overcoat pocket. Hann pleads accidental shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnellsbung
Brida Mert
John W. Mantzer
Liaut
J. A. Funk
Balliaties
Fulton County
Hann
Frederick W. Sutton
Hann Hes
Easter parade delayed by heavy snow indoors
Dafoe continues on page details Cecile Emilie Yvonne Annete and Marie romping in a nursery while the Easter parade is postponed due to recent heavy snowfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecile
Emilie
Yvonne
Annette
Marie
Young Repubs Push Plan for November Victory
At a crowded afternoon session Dr. Stewart and Jay Cooke of Philadelphia attended with Republican senatorial candidate. Senator C Gilbert Wolfenden and Assemblyman Henry I Wilson spoke on flood control and taxes as part of an active program, praising the meeting and urging continued effort toward victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Commonwealth
Weather Strains Town as Floodwaters Cut Power and Isolate Business
The stream rose several feet above flood stage isolating the business section and halting industrial operations while cutting off the water supply. Across the state the Susquehanna River continued to flood low areas and threaten further disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna
Three Die From Monoxide Gas In Bedford County Truck
In Dubois an elderly man William Claycomb eighty of Alum Bank and two young relatives died in a truck after leaving the engine running to keep warm. Coroner B X Erhard identified the victims as Claycomb son Howard one year old and son Wilmer Hockenberry two and a half. Ed Hack a Pennsylvania Power Company driver found the bodies as a cold storm delayed undertaker Vernon Geisel. The trio had left to sell apples Monday morning, leaving Mrs Claycomb with seven children at home and others scattered in New York and Pleasantville.
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Dubois
B. X. Erhard
William Claycomb
Alum Bank
Bedford County
Howard
Wilimmer Hockenberry
St. Clairsville
Ed Hack
Pennsylvania Power Company
Here
Vernon Geisel
Claycomb
Irene
Lester
Bruce
Viola
New York
Daisy Davis
Alum Bank R.D
Jessie
Imlertown
Hockenberry
Pleasantville
Parker Flood Recedes After Five Mile Ice Gorge Clears
Floodwater retreated in Parker as the Allegheny River dropped from a crest of 25.6 feet, freed by a five mile long ice gorge downstream. Water covered first floors of several business houses, with engineers warning of possible reoccurrence as thawed ice loosened. West Monterey remains wedged with no break-up near.
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Parker
Allegheny
West Monterey
River Avenue
Edward F. Crowley
Water Street
Hce
East Brady
Pittsburgh
Mighty Ocean Liners Move In Wartime Shuffle
Ships Mauretania and Queen Mary depart in wartime secrecy as blasts from the Queen Mary signal her start at 2 20 AM. Smaller escort vessels accompany the leviathan, while reports say cabins are being stripped to create dormitory racks. Seamen join to bolster skeleton crews as corned beef supplies arrive. Queen Elizabeth and Normaldie stay at New York piers. Queen Elizabeth arrived March 7 after a swift dash from England. Normandie remains tied up since the war began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauretania
Queen Mary
Seamien
Antonia
New York
England
Convoy War rpts and air crew rescue in North Sea
The British admiralty reported a German attack damaged only three small neutral ships in the Ssapa Flow convoy incident. It later said two Danish vessels sank off Scotland with unknown causes. Four German airmen were rescued in the North Sea by a Dutch trawler after their plane was shot down. The RAF and press discuss bombing campaigns and potential force actions amid winter measures and parliamentary debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ssapa Flow
Scotland
Netherlands
RAF
Jailyard escape chase ends with bulldogged man
A distressed report describes a prisoner evading custody then being tackled in a cow boy style pursuit along a busy river area to the Northside business district. Motorists summoned help as the fleeing man was restrained and returned to custody.
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Hardinard
Ei Ierah
Heer
Rheny
Por
England and America in wartime critique by Stanley and Derby
The columnist notes War Secretary Oliver Stanley’s blunt remarks about American inertia in the war and compares them to the steadier, diplomat sensibilities of his father, Earl of Derby. Derby, a former wartime minister, is portrayed as a balanced, pro US figure who may disapprove of the sharp speech. The piece recalls a 1930 New York speech urging the US to stay out of entangling alliances while still influencing the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewidt MacKenzie
England
Seventeenth Earl of Derby
Oliver Stanley
Britain
Lord Derby
Earl
United States
Derby
Stanley
Hitler
America
New Yor
Pilgrims of
Insurance plot ends with suspect held in death case
In a local tavern area case, Albert Santiti, a tavern keeper, is dead and his widow Mia Santiti faces involvement. Willers R. Hanne, a state police lieutenant, charged Miller and others in a staged scheme tied to an insurance payout. Santiti’s widow was held but expected to post bond. both defendants waived hearings and blamed each other.
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Ansurance
Willers R. Hanne
Miller
Fovalig
Hanna
Santi
Obituary notices from Indiana and Graceton area
Multiple obituaries list Mable Overdorff 44 of Indiana Hospital death. Valent Varescak 63 of Graceton. Alice Jane Sipos month old of Homer City. Anna Mary Walter widow of William E. Walter of Saltsburg. Carmel ia Sylvester and Betty Painter, with funeral homes, churches, cemeteries, and burial plans across Homer City Coral Saltsburg Blairsville and Edgewood details. Surviving relatives include parents siblings spouses and grandchildren with church affiliations and interment sites. Services scheduled at Coral Lutheran and St Francis Church with local funeral homes handling arrangements.
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Mable Overdorf
Hollis
Tessie
Overdorff
Indiana Hospital
Lutheran Church of
Henler City
Robert
New York City
Betyl
Hazell
Flickinger Funeral Home
Homer City
Coral Lutharan Chapel
H. E. Miller
Coral Cemetery
Valent Varescar
Valent Varescak
Graceton
St. Francis Catholic Church
National Slovak Society
Anna Varescak
Joseph
Youngstown
Wally
Alice Jane Sipos
John
Catherine Sipos
Oakland Cemetery
Anna Mary Walter
William E. Walter
Saltsburg
Maysville
Labanna
Sarah
Cline) Larimer
Walter
Lutheran Church
Mary W. Walter
Pittsburgh
Olive W. Mann
Florence W. Cottner
Williamsport
Harry E
Clarence A. Walter
Omar Q. Walter
Governor to send confirmations to Senate for many state posts
The governor must present before the Senate the recommended confirmations of key officers, boards, and commissions, whether in regular or special session. Several appointments were noted as interim and others await confirmation, with 34 votes needed for a two thirds majority. Named nominees include Lynn G. Adams, John C. Bell Jr, Francis B. Heas, plus members of labor, milk, unemployment boards and more.
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Senate
Sion
Inter Party
Vete Vere
Kore Long
Mausta
Baate
Lynn G. Adama
Bote Pollad
John C. Bell, Jr
Francis B. Heas
Uppeet
Harry Gifford
William L. Dickel
State Labor Relations Board
John M. ‘McKee
Milk Control Commission
Stephen Stahlnecker
Clarence E. Blackburn
Henry Lawrence
Board of Review
Workmen's Compensation Board
Danial G. Murphy
Wilmer M. Jacoby
Leo G. Knoll
Lucy H. Love
Board of Motion Ple Juré
War shifts after Scapa Flow raid sparks cabinet reshuffle
Reports say the Scapa Flow raid marks a broader war escalation as Parliament heads into Easter recess. Prime Minister Chamberlain may reshuffle his cabinet with Air Secretary Sir Kingsley Wood, Supply Minister Castle Burgin, and Lord Hankey named as possible discard targets amid calls for tougher war measures. French Premier Deladier resigns after failure to secure a key vote, described by Italian press as a German success easing French leadership.
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Scapa Flow
Guardian
Chamberlain
Kingsley Wood
Castie Burgin
Lord Hankey
Edouard Deladier
Cleny Mane
Bologna
Resto del Carlini
Vue Buami
Revivalist Linchcombe Preaches at Free Methodist Church
Revivalist Linchcombe spoke to a sizeable audience at the Free Methodist Church as part of an evangelistic campaign. He warned the church faces peril from lazy, indifferent Christians and urged believers to be actively righteous and purposeful, not merely negative in faith.
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Linchcome
Jaat Ge
Free Methodist Church
Pragohey
Spring Fever Linked to Blood Volume Rise
A college expert explains spring fever may stem from warm weather expanding blood needs. He notes the body creates extra blood over about five days to carry heat from the body's interior to the skin, leaving a radiator like deficit in early warm days.
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College
Capone May Be In Florida at Palm Island Estate
Lights blazed through the night fueling belief that Al Capone may be hidden at his Palm Island Florida estate after returning from Baltimore. A Miami Herald quoted an unnamed source, while caretaker Dan Coughland denied Capone was there and refused newsmen entry.
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Miami Beach
al Capone
Palm, Island
The
Miami Herald
Chicago
Florida
Capone
Balimore
Dan Coughland
Palm Island
Reading the Stock Market After Hours Report
A dense listing shows many companies with varied percentages in after hours trading. Notable names include Chrysler Corp 85 percent, Eastman Kodak 152 percent, General Motors 5394 percent, International Harvester 58 percent, and Philip Morris 30 percent, among others. The passage reads like a stock table snapshot with mixed gains and losses across industries.
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Alco
St S
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Calumet and Hee
Canad Pacific
Ches and Ohio
Chrysler Corp
EL Bo Com
Con Edison
Con Oil
Douglas Aircraft
du Pont de N
Eastman Kodak
el Auto-Lite
Elec
Gen Motors
Rolrach
Gillette Saf
Greyhound Corp
Interlake Iron Oh
Int Harvester
Int
Nick Can
Kennecott Cop
Kronge
Lehigh Val Coat Loew's Inc
Montgom Ward
Nat Biscuit
Nat Datry
Nat Distillers
Nat Pow
Central AR
North Ameria
Packard Motor
Penn AR
Phila Redd
Phillipa Pet
Three Named in Conspiracy in Pittsburgh Newspaper Sale
Erie March 21 Federal indictments charge George P. Grise Anna Gore Grise and Ellwood Sallows of Pittsburgh with using the mails to defraud and conspiracy in an alleged sale of memberships for a morning and afternoon newspaper. They offered nine memberships at 2800 each for working board seats of the morning and nine for the evening, claimed to be produced by Pittsburgh Dispatch Publishing Company. Promoters said circulation would reach 100000 daily and capitalization stood at 100000, with buyers sharing in annual profits estimated at 78000.
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Erie
George P. Grise
Anna Gore Grise
Ellwood Sallows
Pittsburgh
Steel City
U.S
George Maschank
Pittsburgh Dispatch Publishing Company
Maschank
Markets Update From Chicago and Pittsburgh Broadcast
Wheat and corn prices moved in a window of slight gains then losses as traders hedged loans and profit pocketing emerged. Pittsburgh livestock reports show varied beef and pork prices with steady salables and calves, while apples and potatoes provide modest demand and firm pricing in produce markets.
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Chicago
College Weather Forecast Turns Colder This Day
Forecast calls for a chilly day with a windy, unsettled pattern. Temperatures range from a low near 17 to a high around 46 with light snow possible tonight and higher readings returning tomorrow. Precipitation around 0.09 inches, humidity near 48 percent, pressure about 906 millibars.
Fragmentary entry on a local notice page
Readable portion shows a damaged archival notice with unclear names and actions. The legible parts imply a small public notice or classifieds fragment lacking complete details and dates. The item remains ambiguous due to OCR corruption and partial phrases.
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