Adams Seeks Facts in Probe at Harrisburg
Major Lynn G. Adams, special investigator for Dauphin County, began a fact finding inquiry into campaign charges against high state officials and Democratic leaders. The probe, authorized by the county court, seeks facts, not convictions, with Shelley's petition naming Governor Earle and others. Bard contemplated a separate probe with potential special prosecutor candidate Thomas, while Margiotti Wilson and Owlett support ongoing political accusations from 1935 and alleged irregularities in contracts and highway projects.
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Harrisburg
Lynn G. Adams
Dauphin County Court
Adams
Dauphin
David Putney
Hartisburg
Bruney
Guy K. Bard
Commonwealth
Albert L. Thomas
Meadville
Thomas
Bruno
Kelayres
Bard
Shelley
Madein
Charles J. Margiotti
S. Davis Wilson
Philadelphia
G. Mason Owlett
Wellsboro
Margiotti
Wilson
U. S
Owlett i
Mergers Expand Across School Districts Under Plan
Dr Donald P Davis notes mergers approved in three districts effective July 1 and 31 more teacherless districts may merge this year. Before November 1839, 1496 districts with ten or fewer teachers must hold referenda on whether to merge facilities, aiming to spread costs and boost administration and rural city equity.
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Donald P. Davis
State to cut relief costs by shifting recipients
Harrisburg May 4 The Pennsylvania Department of Public Assistance moved to cut 180000 dollars a month from expenses by shifting 18000 divorced or deserted mothers from direct relief to federally aided aid. Secretary Arthur W Howe Jr ordered re registration to place recipients under dependent children care.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Department of Public Assistance
Arthur W. Howe Jr
Progrm
Howe
Agurtes
Head Says Act Is Drag in Sit-Down Era
General Motors figure Knudsen tells Senate committee that labor unrest, including sit-down strikes, cost about $25 million in wages from last year's actions. He recalls early missteps, Washington vacillation, and CIO agitation while noting U S workers adapt to grievances. He argues employers faced excess motor car inventory and that the American worker remains fair.
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Tral Council
Republic Steel Corporation
Republic Steel
H. d. Heins Company
Duquesne Light and Power
Remington Rand, Inc
Jones and Laughlin Corporation
Pressed Steel Car Company
National Steel Corporation
Knudsen
General Motors
Washington
CIO ‘Union
Department of Labor
Senate
Commpije
Obituary continues with services held in Souder home
The obituary notes the deceased lay in the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. 8. Ash on Souder in Ithan, near Philadelphia. The daughter is the only immediate survivor. Funeral services are being conducted in the Souder home this evening.
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Ashon Souder
Ithan
Philadelphoa
Souder
Gubernatorial Rivalry and Local Time Debate Across Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg May 4 17 Republicans rally behind James predicting a clear lead over Gilford Pinchot for the nomination after a broom march urging a sweep of government. In Allentown Charles Margiotti argues unemployment cures require state action including a permanent tax commission and public school salaries funded by the state. In Corry residents debate daylight time as merchants favor standard time to appease farmers while manufacturers hesitate to change.
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Harrisburg
Dudge Arthur Hy Jamés
Gilford Pinchot
James
Hershey
Pennsylvania
Allentown
Charles II
Margiotti
Lehigh County Taxpayers League
United States
Marglotti
Corry
Owlett Attacks Earle Policy On Radio Broadcast
Harrisburg May 4 G Mason Owlett continued his campaign for the Republican U S senatorial nomination with a radio address accusing the Earle administration of using taxation to destroy jobs and push Pennsylvania workers into virtual servitude to a Democratic machine.
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Harrisburg
G. Mason Owlett
Bason
U. S
Earle
Pennsylvania
Local Dignitaries Attend Funeral Services and Burial Plans
Obituary notices report William J Harper of Rayne township born January 9 1877 died at 1 am today after 31 years residence in the area. Services to be held at Ruffner Church at 2 pm with interment in the church cemetery. Also Mary Forrest aged 62 of Plumville died at Indiana Hospital after eight days illness. Survived by her husband James and three sons and three daughters. arrangements pending.
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William James Harper
England
Rayne Township
United States
Me. Harper
Evangelical Church
Tanoma
Frank Harper
Thomas Malisin
William Fearen
Clymer
Jackson Harper
Mary Forrest
Plumville
Indiana Hospital
James Forrest
Wilkes
Windber
James
Big Run
Jack
Grace Brant
Ruth Reeser
Evelyn Forrest
Joseph Hession
Turtle Creek
Jeani¢e “Hession
Brook
House Deliberates Housing Effort Amid Adjournment Pressures
A substantial bloc of colleagues backed a petition while a House appropriations subcommittee paused on Roosevelt spending measures. Representative Woodrum said the bill would not reach the House until next Tuesday with hopes it passes by week’s end. Lawmakers aim to have the Banking Committee approve an amendment empowering the United States Housing Authority to launch additional projects costing 300 million dollars for the omnibus pump priming bill.
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House Appropriations
Roosevelt
Representative Woodrum
D-Va
House
Woodrumt
House Banking
United States Housing Authority
Hitler Mussolini Meet in Rome After Austria Talks
Hitler and Mussolini met in Rome amid rain at Venezia Square and the Unknown Soldier monument. They reviewed formations, wreaths were laid, and the Fuehrer saluted as crowds cheered. Speculation centered on the five power pact and Franco’s Spain as talks continued with Britain and France.
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Giuseppe Beccaria
Vittorio Emanuele II
Hitler
Rome
Fuehrer
Maly
Mussolini
Venezia Square
Services for Miss Greenlee
Miss Greenlee belonged to the First Presbyterian Church and was active in the congregation and related societies. She was well respected socially and her passing came as a profound shock to many. Surviving are her parents and a brother, Herbert S. Greenlee, formerly of Florida, now in Indiana.
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Miss Greenlee
First Presbyterian Church
Herbert S. Greenlee
Florida
Indiana
Hotel Manager Faces Trial for Refusing Service
Counsel for Franklin P. Moore prepared his defense for a June trial after a Lebanon County judge ruled Pennsylvania equal rights law valid. The indictment accuses Moore of denying accommodations and food service at the Penn Harris hotel to three Philadelphia school teachers because of race and color.
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Harrisbuny
Pennsylvania
C.V. Henry
Lebanon County
Dauphin County
Franklin P. Moore
Penn- Harris
Philadelphia
Endorsement of Kennedy by Farmers Union in Reading
The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America endorsed Lieutenant Governor Thomas Kennedy for the Democratic Gubernatorial nomination. G Michael Mitzell, state president from Shrewsbury, York County, announced the endorsement after officials from ten eastern counties met with Kennedy in York.
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Reading
Thomas Kennedy
Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America
G. Michael Mitzell
Shrewsenbury
York County
Kett+nedy
York
Pinchot accuses Pew of trying to buy GOP nomination
NORRISTOWN Pa May 14 Difford Pinchot said the race for governor centers on Pew money versus voters. He charged Philadelphia GOP leader Pew backs Superior Court Judge Arthur H James and would direct his candidate. He cited Pew behind the effort to control the nomination. Influenza and the common cold are blamed for 30 to 40 percent of absences from work.
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Norristown
Difford Pinchot
Asue
Joseph N. Pew
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Montgomery
Pew
Philadelphia
Superior Court
Arthur H. James
Mrs Dempsey to Be Wed Again in Pittsburgh
Mrs Clara A Dempsey who lost her husband and four sons in a Christmas Eve 1934 Pittsburgh tragedy plans to marry A Martin Herrmann next Tuesday. The Rev August H Scheppel will officiate. Herrmann is a photographer and widower with three children.
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Pittsburgh
Clara A. Dempsey
A. Martin Herrmann
August H. Scheppel
Sports awards and events at State Teachers College program
Members of the Women’s Athletic Association and E M Saunders directed activities including marble shooting archery volleyball croquet square dancing and the Virginia Reel. A 2:30 pm baseball game won 6 to 5 by Red and Slate. Coed swimming party followed at 3:00 pm. Athletic awards were presented for Tennis Basketball Baseball and other squads with names of players and service award recipients listed.
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Women's Athletic Association
E. M. Saunders
Physical Education and Health Department
Lock Haven State Teachers College
Red
Lena Ellenberger
Women’s Athletic Association
Geo. P. Miller
Robert Gesster
Trevor Hadley
Robert Killen
Blair Matelczyk
Kenneth Nolan
Lorain Rimer
Edward Thomas
George Hill
Sylvester Kortz
Ira Paul
Helen Ruth Fogle
Mary Jane Gerber
Agnes Cecilig Burkhart
Alice Emily Munger
Loretha Bane McMinn
Edith Jane Picking
Emma Corinne Martinelli
Clara Elizabeth Rieg
Harry Grandinett
Edward McDowell
Esau Moravich
Thomas Reed
Joseph Sariseak
Joseph Sutila
William Balionis
Bruce Bishop
Sam Constantino
Charles DiMauro
Jack Greenberg
Reed McMininn
Donald Schwing
Andrew Sybinsky
Joseph Abele
Ralph Kelley
McDowell
Varsity
Glen Bluebaugh
Felix Catalan
Thomas Haggerty
Edwin Harkless
James Jones
Ralph Kier
Wendell Kooger
Ralph Mitchell
Peppina Fulco
Jack
Judge Musmanno Rejoins Campaign After Voice Loss
Pittsburgh judge Michaél A. Musmanno conducted a statewide radio hookup for Lieutenant Governor Kennedy’s nomination, using a chalkboard during a year of silence due to medical advice. He said his commitment matched his ballot ambitions and championed working-class rights, including jobs, wages, education, and old age security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
du Theoticiae
Michaél A. Musmannon
Allence
Uip
Lid
Thomas Kennedy
Pittsburgh Jurist
Iridianapolis
Jfe
Musmanno
Earle Urges Labor Support in Pennsylvania Rally
Governor George H. Earle and running mate Alvin Jones urged labor at a Washington campaign meeting to back them for the polls to “carry on” liberal government. Earle, bidding for the senatorial nomination, said he was proud of the record and that pledges from four years ago were kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle
Washington, Pa
George H. Earle
Charles ‘Alvin Jones
Labor
Woman’s tip helps police recapture four inmates
A housewife, Mona Mitchell, helped police locate four prisoners after they overpowered a guard and fled Delaware County prison farm. Eleven hours after the escape, Mitchell telephoned Sheriff William McKim, leading to the men’s capture near Chester Heights. Names include John Bergerin, John V. Luppenberger, Joseph McGee, and Walter Drysdale.
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Delaware County
Broadmeadows
Mona Mitchell
Chester Heights
William McKim
John Bergerin
John V. Luppenberger
Joseph McGee
Walter Drysdale
Pennsylvania
AL Easton
Northampton County
Charlies Morrell
Trenton
N. J
George Belovich
Allentown
Andrew Gulia
Sykesville
Obscure 1940s Roush Strewn Football Class Names
Obscure list of players in multiple football classes includes James Starizell Alphonse Veronic Charles Zofiuto and many 1-A- and Numerals players. Service awards credited to Joseph Abele Earl Haenstine McDowell Ralph Keiley and Kenneth Nolan per Clair Getty Jr.
Pepper Wins Florida Presidential Primary Victory
Senator Claude Pepper won the Florida Democratic primary, defeating four rivals as a key test of President Roosevelt's popularity. Pepper led with 178,700 votes to J. Mark Wilcox's 87,190 and former Gov. Dave Shultz's 36,486, with support from James Roosevelt.
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Claude Pepper
Florida
Roosevelt
Pepper
Duncan Pletcher
James Roosevelt
J. Mark Wilcox
Wilcox
Dave Shultz
Allen Walker
Winter Haven
Thomas Swanson
Fort Lauderdale
Hill Victorious in Alabama Nomination Contest
Hill wins renomination in Alabama without opposition. Senator Lester Hill secures renomination, while Senator Herbert Hitchcock of South Dakota loses a three way Democratic bid for governor. Fred Hilderbrandt finishes second and Hitchcock trails in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Lester Hill
Herbert Hitchock
South Dakota
Stormer
Tom Berry
Fred Hilderbrandt
Ron
Hitchock
Chinese gain in Shantung as war report claims advance
Chinese sources report a major shift in Shantung with a center breakthrough at Talershwang and advances up to twelve miles in a night battle. Chiang Kai-Shek’s commanders say the war is turning, while Japan’s counteroffensive is claimed checked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
South Shantung
Talerhehwang
Nippon
Taterhehwang
Shantung Province
Tancheng
Pihsien
Taierhchwang
Markets Produce Prices and Livestock Report From Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh market notes show moderate demand across produce with apples and cars near steady. No. 1 New York Baldwins 65-75 cents per bushel, Romes 75, Baldwins 65-75. Virginia Delicious 75-90, Romes 73. potatoes steady with Maine Green Mountains 100 pounds and 15 pound sacks 22-24 cents. Florida Whites 1.75-2.15, Alabama Bliss Triumphs 1.50-1.80. Hogs 1,600 head, mostly steady. good and choice 170-220 pounds 8.8-10.0. cattle 175 with direct trade. vealers 9.00-50. lambs 7.50-8.00. spring lambs scarce. Grains: Chicago reports wheat downturn early, futures mixed after overnight rains. May 80 3/4 to 81. July 78 1/2 to 78 3/4. Corn May 56 1/4 to 56 3/4. July 54 3/4 to 54 7/8.
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Pittsburgh
New York
Baldwins
Pennsylvania
Romes
Virginia Delicious
Maine
Green Mountains
Florida
Chicago
Liverpool
Atlantic
Kansas
Nebraska
Gurney Leads In Gop Senatorial Primary And Local Races
J Chandler Gurney leads the Republican senatorial primary against Governor Leslie Jensen and two others. Hasan Bush field and Oscar Fosh ulm win SD gubernatorial nominations. Frank M. Dixon leads in Alamade for governor with a run off possible as he fails to secure a majority. Incumbent Alabama Florida SD and Indiana House incumbents seek renomination. Joe Starnes challenges Heflin in Alabama. Tax reprieve granted in Greensburg for 30 days due to city treasurer’s illness. Crock dies.
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J. Chandler Gurney
Leslie Jensen
South Dakota
Hasan Bushfield
Oscar Foshulm
Alamade
Frank M. Dixon
Birmingham
Equor
Chauncy Sparks
Eufalla
R. J. Goode
Gastonburg
House
Alabama
Florida
Indiana
Bankhead
Joe Starnes
Thomas J. Heflin
Greensburg
Westmoreland County
David A. Crock
Crock
French Franc Drops Again as Global Talks Open
The French franc is seen weakening amid disclosed negotiations among the United States France and Great Britain on monetary stabilization. In Rome Mussolini and Hitler began a round of ceremonies to emphasize their Nazi Fascist alliance. Unnerving undercurrents linger as Rome hosts the Nazi leader, while hopes rise for a security pact among major powers. In Spain, both sides move troops toward Castellon as Teruel prepares a push toward Valencia.
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Associated Praga
United States
France
Great Britain
Rome
Mussolini
Hitler
Germany
Austria
Britain
Ialy
Poland
Hiller
Czechoslovakia
Spain
Spanish
Castellon
Teruel
Valencia
Potts town pretzel wister in speeders court hearing
Reading May 4. Inspector John H Millard presided over four speeders' hearings at West Reading Barracks with Tony Horosky among those summoned. Horosky, arrested March 19 for riding 65 mph, claimed he thought the cop wanted to face him. Millard noted prior motor law arrests. penalty not announced.
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Reading
Pottstown
John H. Millard
West Reading
Fme
Tony Horosky
Millard
Horosky
Stock market listing of major corporations and brands
A dense catalog of companies across energy, automotive, chemicals, steel, consumer goods, and rail sectors appears in the Gazette classifieds. It names Am Can Am Tel Anaconda Chrysler Gen Elec Ford Motors GM Refract Gillette Kodak Lehigh Valley Mack Trucks Nat Distillers Nat Power Radio Sears Studebaker Texaco United Aircraft United Gas US Steel Westinghouse and more. The fragment hints at percentages and a broad stock table context.
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Ohio
Beth Steel Briggs
Canad Pacific
Ches and
Chrysler Corp
EL Com Solvents
Cons Edison Conse
Donelas Aircraft du Pone
Fasiman Kodak
Gen
Elec
Gen Foods
Gen Motors Gen
Gillette Saf
Hudson Motor Int Harvester Jnt
Nick Can
Tel
Kennecott Cop Kresze
Lehigh Val Coat Leh
Val RR
Loews Ine
Mack Trucks
Monigom Ward Nash-Kelvinator
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Pr
Nat Distillers
Nat
NY Central RR
North Ameria
Packard Motor Pens RR Phillips Pet Pub
Sve NJ
Pure Oil Radio Corp
Repab Steel Reynolds
Tob
Sears Roebuck Socony-Vacuumn
Southern Pacific Southern Ry Sperry Corp
Stand
Stand Gas
Stand Oil
Ind Stand Oil NJ
Studebaker Corp
Texas Corp
Timken Roll
Transamerica
United Aircraft
United Corp
United Gas Inp
US Rubber
US Steel Vanadium Corp
Western Union
Worth Curb Ark Nat Gas A
Shy Cities Service
el Bond
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