09 May 1938
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1938
Page
1
Mrs Anna Mandash 49 of Spangler was the sole injury in a weekend Indiana County crash near Alverda on Route 553. Her husband Michael Mandash 14 and Martin Venturine 19 escaped injury. The statewide highway death toll reached four with four additional fatalities from crashes and a plane crash near Turtle Creek.
Federal Court jury awards $1,085 each to three Cleveland salesmen for false arrest in Johnstown on Jan 29 1946. Damages total $3,075 against Mayor Shields Detective Haggerty and Detective Petrikin. Defense seeks new trial. Mayor comments on verdict.
Fragmentary OCR shows a split opinion on a House proposal regarding vacation terms. The text references a two year plus 40 cent adjustment and mentionsSenate reception and continued discussion on the measure. Details are incomplete but indicate partisan division and ongoing consideration.
State relief rolls rose by 2808 cases in the final week of April as openings reached 19,223 cases involving 45,218 persons while 10,323 cases closed for 85,147 people. Direct expenditures climbed to 1,912,674 dollars as unemployment conditions and WPA declines drove applications up statewide. Pennsylvania’s CCC enrollment reached 14,000 youths, boosting state rank with Texas, through April, and creating anticipated annual savings of about 60,000 dollars in state funds.
Senators Bora h Harrison and Thomas discuss wage hour measures. Roosevelt hails House petition to move bills from rules committee as administration supporters forecast fast passage. Pepper's Florida victory cited as White House strength in midterm politics and calls for a summer push.
Advisers led by Seater Norris and Nels argued for prompt action to avoid a full split between Democratic leadership and La Follette's Liberal Party. Norris warned Roosevelt could be defeated on major issues in Congress if he pressed a partisan line.
Schnader argues that the attorney general and governor approved an investigation by the executive branch into campaign charges, contending a grand jury probe is improper for Dauphin County court. He notes Margiotti, an independent Democratic candidate, led the May primary probes and that ex-attorney general Kidkin was dismissed for not disclosing evidence.
Cleveland and Chicago reports describe a battle over treatment for a infant with retinal glioma. Parents, doctors, and rabbis weigh whether to remove or irradiate eyes to halt progression while private letters urged sacrificing an eye to save sight.
Mrs Anna E Bryan aged 81 died at 8 am Saturday at her daughter’s home in Robinson. Born near Strongstown December 15, 1856 to John W and Isabelle Dick, she was widow of Civil War veteran George Bryan who died in 1905. Survived by two daughters Mrs John H Smith of New Kensington and Mrs Roy Walte of Bruen Pa, and siblings John Dick Brushvalley Alfred Dick Dorgeyville Harry Dick Johnstown, Mrs dam Grumbling Johnstown, Mrs Merle Rosen of Missouri, Mrs Frank Lewis.
In Harrisburg area plans, 170 planes and 500 officers train for five days from May 4 to May 9. Three wings stage from New Haven Middletown and Mitchell Field with ships stationed across Middletown Harrisburg Lancaster Allentown Camden Aberdeen Proving Grounds and Mitchell Field. Major General Andrews leads the exercise with 24-hour readiness and potential all-air operations along the Atlantic coast.
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices list the deaths of Mrs. Eva May Evens 76 of Indiana, Walter C. Burkett 81, and John Nealer longtime Indiana resident with obituaries forthcoming. Other notices include services for Mr. D. Paul Smay and family references to Guy Bryan and Gold Star Mothers visit to France. Burial plans in Bethel and Fairview cemeteries.
A Curry Run Presbyterian Church member and Parkwood Grange participant died by rifle self harm. Surviving are his parents two sisters Mrs. Orland Twigg of Indiana R D and Miss Effie Jane Bell at home, and three brothers Clyde Bell of Kent Wilbur Bell of Indiana and Roy Bell at home. Friends may visit Robinson Funeral Home with services at 2 p m Tuesday conducted by Rev. John A Walker. interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
Francis Westover, son of Amos Westover and Mrs Goldie Young Westover, is survived by his parents and five sisters Mary Helen Wyong Beuleh Roberta and Geneva. He is noted as having one brother James and is described as deceased after a deep water rafting accident. The obituary continues from page one with family details.
The piece notes a Conservative cabinet realignment under Prime Minister Chamberlain to pursue appeasement, with Ormsby Gore likely moving to the Lords after his father Baron Harlech died. It also mentions Spanish Nationalists pushing Valencia and Castellon under Franco as rain and counter-attacks affect the front.
Mrs Miller rails at contractors and party leaders over state spending and relief policies. She accuses George Earle Democrats of backing old line practices, cites $30 000 loans and pay cut battles for teachers, and praises Kennedy Wilson Smith and DeWitt while aiming at Hoover and Roosevelt era contracts. She plans a radio reprise.
Police in Hazleton questioned 23 year old Henry Vogt in the death of his stepfather John McKinely 64. McKinely was shot in the leg by a rifle bullet during a quarrel at his home Saturday night. the injury severed an artery and he bled to death, according to Freeland Police Chief Vatahovich.
Milton Johnson, 49, was treated for bullet wounds to the right shoulder and chest after a shooting during an early Sunday card game at a local lodge hall. Capt. Thomas Sherwood of the city police reported the incident.
In Philadelphia on May 1, the National Labor Relations Board asked a circuit court to dismiss a ruling that would reopen its case against Republic Steel Corporation. The board seeks to certify court testimony records and argues the circuit court lacks jurisdiction.
Philadelphia May 9 The Commonwealth appeals to the State Supreme Court seeking $9 000 000 in liquor floor taxes after a Dauphin County ruling struck down a 1933 3 a gallon tax on all liquor in storage Distillers A Overholt and Company Inc and Joseph S Finch and Company disputed the taxes The case follows a March Dauphin County decision finding the act unconstitutional Attorney General Guy K Bard announced a postponement of a case testing the constitutionality of the State 44 hour work law to focus on this matter The 44 hour work law argument is slated for May 23 at Harrisburg.
Japanese dispatches say two northward thrusts through Central Anhwei captured Mengcheng and pressed toward Suchow from the south along the Tientsin Pukeng line. A Japanese column near Muchen advanced two miles in 48 hours, while Chinese fortifications around Tierhchwang and Pihsjeng held. Ni ngpa port and Shachsing were cited, with Chinese denying Shachsing fell. Chinese guerrilla actions and expanded provincial participation were reported from Hankow and Chekiang.
A husky youth named Donald enters the Fiore residence rear, encounters his father at the store, and greets Mrs Fiore who faints. The scene unfolds with surprised family members as onlookers react to an abrupt family reunion.
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