British propose new withdrawal formula amid Spanish Civil War
The British plan for foreign troops to withdraw from Spain surfaces at a meeting of the Spanish non intervention committee as Franco forces push toward Barcelona and Lerida. Britain faces House of Commons pressure while France and other powers monitor the stalled Iberian conflict amid strikes and political tension. In China, 17 days of street fighting continue near the Tientsin Pukow railway amid Japanese and Chinese forces.
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Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Soviet
Russia
Barcelona
Francisco Franco
Lerida
Jaca
Pyrenees
Chamberlain
Tensure
House of Commons
Popular Front
China
Tientsin-Pukow
Central Front
Talerchwang
Republican Candidates for County Committee Districts Listed
Republican candidacies for the County Committee are listed by district and locality. In Brushvalley First district candidates include H C Cunningham Earl G Miller and W Buterbaugh Burrell First district C L Harkins 1 1 Smith and Mabel Palmer Burrell Second district J B Flenniken and Jeannette Lear Burrell Third district Crissie Wonlweaver and W H Newpher Canoe First district John B Bowlers Richard Krede and Edna Hawk Canoe Second district C C Bowlers Lynn Sutter and Blanche Davis industry
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Brushvalley
H. C. Cunningham
Earl G. Miller
W. Buterbaugh
Burrell
C. L. Harkins
Smith
Mabel Palmer Burrell
J. B . Flenniken
Jeannette Lear
Crissie Wonlweaver
W. H. Newpher
Canoe
John B. Bowlers
Richard Krede
Edna Hawk
C. C. Bowlers
Lynn Sutter
Blanche Davis
Industry
Foel Plant Bogies and congressional opposition debate
The speaker denounces a manufactured opposition theme that seeks to frighten with “bogies” against reorganization. He cites charges to abolish the Army Engineer Corps and to hamstring forestry, arguing such scare tactics come from foes who want to restore pre-1933 control or wreck current government. He explains differences between joint and concurrent resolutions and supports a form allowing congressional disapproval within 60 days while respecting lawful executive actions.
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Army Engineer Corps
Congress
Forestry Service
Forestry
United States
Doctors Fear Other Deaths From Contaminated Serum
Doctors worry more deaths may follow a contaminated product. Dr T A Neal backed the serum, with authorities seizing all cases nationwide. Dr J J Durrett of the drug division said the contents will be investigated and held pending a final report. Dr Mortis Fishbein of the AMA cautioned against use and noted it was restricted to physicians. At Kingston Ontario Dr Cannell offered to assist in the probe.
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Kingston, Ont
Cannell
President Rejects Dictatorship Charge Over Reorganization Plan
The President argues against dictatorship, detailing two ways to enact reform. He contends Congress cannot pass complex reorganizing legislation, noting past failures and broad agreement that Congress-initiated detailed reform is impractical. The two-year authority ends in 1940, limiting scope.
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Congress
Senate
House
Obituary notices for Lena Menotti and Alice Noble
Mrs Lena Menotti 33 wife of Leo Menotti of Iselin died 11 35 a m Wednesday at Cresson Sanitarium born Italy July 24 1904 lived in Iselin twelve years survived by husband a daughter Mary and son Louis in New York City her parents and siblings in Italy body at Robinson Funeral Home pending funeral. Mrs Alice Graffius Noble widow of George Noble mother of Glenn Smith and Robert F Noble died 6 30 a m Worthes day at home 616 Margary Street Lincoln Place Pittsburgh funeral Zorn and Limbacher Chapel Braddock 2 pm Friday.
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Lena Menotti
Leo Menotti
Iselin
Cresson Sanitarium
Italy
Mary
Louis Menotti
New York City
Robinson Funeral Home
Alice
Graffius) Noble
George Noble
Glenn Smith
Robert F. Noble
Worthes
Margary Street
Lincoln Place
Pittsburgh
Zorn and Limbacher
Sixth Street
Braddock
New Bill Puts 300000 in Service in 1933 Context
A wartime era policy push described changes to federal agencies including the Civil Service and Comptroller functions. The President outlined that Congress would have 60 days to disapprove presidentially ordered consolidations, with veto power and a two thirds Congressional veto override. Senate and House bills differ on abolition of the comptroller post, and A F of L pressed for congressional approval before changes take effect.
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Burke
D-Neb
Senate
Byrnes
D-Sc
Roosevelt
House
Congress
Warm Springs
American Federation of Labor
A.F. of L
Rep
Snell
New York
Civil Service Commission
Federal Accounting Office
Democratic Party
Civil Service Section
Estimates of damages after Illinois storm wreckage
The lion and the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Depot and Roundhouse were demolished. About 180 passenger and freight cars lay wrecked along the tracks. Injured from Pekin area towns were gathered at the depot. Six ty from South Pekin, five miles south, were taken to Altoona where police chief Paul Smith coordinated aid.
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Lion
Chicago and Northwestern
Pekin
South Pekin
Ilinois
Paul Smith
Altoona
Armstrong eyes three crowns in coming year bold claim
New York dispatch reports Henry Armstrong predicts capturing three boxing titles within a year. He targets Barney Ross for May, and a possible lightweight belt clash with Lou Ambers in summer. The piece notes Armstrong as a standout fighter and hints at other Southern Association quirks and Don Budge rumors.
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New York
Henry Armstrong
Barney Ross
Lou Ambers
Armstrong
Joe Louis
Barney Hoss
Don Budge
Hodge
South
San Francisco Seis
Paul
Seals
Joe Kelly
Miasy
Plain Carsmen Ordered Back In Ghost Car Plan
Harrisburg reports Governor Earle ordered half of the 300 all white state police cars repainted in different stock colors and the Commonwealth insignia removed. He cited drivers watching for white cars and driving dangerously. February traffic deaths fell 52 from 1937, with 122 deaths reported. Three hundred thirteen men began careers as Pennsylvania motor policemen.
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Harrisburg
Earle
Commonwealth
P. W. Foote
Revenue Department
Pennsylvania
Stephens to Command at local substation
Private H A Stephens is ordered transferred to command the New Eagle substation of the Pennsylvania Motor Police. He is replaced by Private E V Gaffney from Greensburg and Private J E Port joins the local staff as a new graduate.
Graduation Exercises Expand State Highway Force
Graduation exercises were set for 256 trainees at Myerstown in Albright College buildings, 57 completed the criminal and traffic program at Hershey, where State Police trained before merging with the Highway Patrol. Another 350 will move through Myerstown to reach 1,500 by July 1, as Governor Earle ramps up staff to cut highway accidents. Graduates proceed to duty tomorrow as privates, second class.
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Myerstown
Albright College
Reading
Hershey
Old State
Highway Patrol
Earle
Democratic candidates for county committee districts listed
Democratic candidates for Brushvalley Ban first district Mrs Ollie Hunter and W C Hunter Secord district H T Miller and Edna Miller Buffington first district Nettie Peddicord James Peddicord and W Graham Buffington second district James Widmar and Mrs Dorothy Mardis Buffington third district Twita McLaughlin and Florence Stiles Burrell first district Andrew San Frankie George Miller Elizabeth Stoneback Burrell second district W Paul Marking and Mary Louise Harkins Burrell third district William G Harvey and Mrs Frank Wirdzek Canoe first district D Laird Tyrner Veronica Lyons James Lyons Sr and Dominica Truance Canoe second district Ora Mae White Norman C Pardee ffie Baun Mary Henry Hugh V White and Joseph States
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Memb Rt
Brushvalley
Andrew San Frankie
George Miller
Elizabeth Stoneback
Burrell
W. Paul Marking
Mary Louise Harkins
William G. Harvey
Frank Wirdzek
Canoe
D. Laird Tyner
Veronica Lyons
James Lyons
Dominica Truance
Ora Mae White
Norman C. Pardee
Ffie Baun
Mary. Henry
Hugh V. White
Joseph States
Markets Produce and Livestock in Pittsburgh and Chicago
Markets report from Pittsburgh on March 31 shows slow produce demand with apples and potatoes trading at about steady levels across various grades and car counts. Hogs and cattle are steady to slightly lower with direct sales noted, while Chicago futures for wheat and corn moved with initial declines and mixed later trading as Liverpool quotes and Australian offers affected prices.
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Pittsburgh
Baldwins
Maine
New York
Idaho
Burbanks
Chicago
Liverpool
Kansas
College Weather and a Brave Train Hero Dogs
Cloudy and cooler with continued rain today and tomorrow. Temps at 8:00 am around 59 with a 70 degree high and 46 low previously. Barometer dropped from 28.9 to 26.7. Five mongrels caused a passenger train delay when they crossed a bridge unaware of the approach. the engineer stopped 10 feet away and the dogs then crossed safely wagging.
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Des Moines
Pennsylvania Industrial Union Council forms in Harrisburg
Harrisburg March 31 delegates formed the Pennsylvania Industrial Union Council from the old Pennsylvania Federation of Labor. John Phillips to lead with $4800 salary. Lester Thom as secretary-treasurer. The group backs Kennedy for governor, with Guffey as Democratic support. Executive board includes 11 vice presidents, local dues and per-diem pay, one vote per 100 members, and a one cent tax on dues.
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Harrisburg
ICIO
Lold
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania
Union Couneil
Federation of Labor
A. BF
of .L
John L. Lewis
Mings
John Phillips
Old State Federation
Lester Thomas
State Federation
Thomas Kennedy
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
U. S
Joseph F. Guffey
Phillipa
Thomas
James Mark
UMW
Harry Boyer
Reading
American Federation of Hosiery Workers
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Big Tom Pendergast
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Charles Machemer
County Public Assistance
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Kas
Fred Simkin
Cherokee County
Highland Grade School
Chetopa
Virginia Sappington
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Missouri
F. A. Whitney
Red Cross
Ouchite
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Gulf of Mexico
Burgess Whitehead
Southern Association
Joe
Screwball) Engel
Chattanooga
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Staid Old
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Janice Chambers
Metros Goldwyn-Mayer
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