Civilians Killed as Air Attacks Hit Suchow and Amoy
Chinese and international dispatches report Japanese air strikes on Suchow destroying 4000 houses and killing or wounding about 300 civilians. Amoy fires spread as ships stand by to evacuate foreigners. A broader note covers Ethiopian king Haile Selassie en route to Geneva and tensions over Italy’s Ethiopia conquest.
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Shanghai
Suchow
Sunghai Railway
Amoy
Fukien
South China
United States
Asheville
Diana
Teady
Kulangsu Island
Edall
Tsingtao
Maybiehead
Manila
Hongkong
Honkong
Canton
Sanchu Island
Canton River
Sanchut Island
Amoy University
Chines
Tha
Nton
International
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
China
Spain
Laly
Geneva
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
League of Nations Council
Negus
London
Paris
Great Britain
France
Italy
Hails Selassie
Hague
Lunghai Railway
Fukien Province
Castellon
Valencia
Babe in Wood Still Lost Continues Search Update
A search party followed clues including a pair of shoes and a child’s item into the woods. They found a cabin rear door nailed shut, broke in, and reported nothing suspicious. Some participants feared for the child’s safety.
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Pertiog
Lions Hear Music Philosophy at Rustic Lodge program
The Indiana Lions hosted a belated Music Week event featuring Harry A. Canfield head of the high school Music department along with tenor Gene Strassler boy soprano, and Miss Sarah Thomas senior group. Strassler performed One Song from Snow White and Danny Boy with a novelty number Encore. Thomas played Solvieg's Song and Song of the Evening Star with an encore Nina, all accompanied by Lion R. 7. Litzinger. Canfield outlined music education aims emphasizing emotional growth recreation social attitudes and cultural value. Scouts reported salt sale progress and Indiana Club members gained Master Key recognition for Sir Earl Morton with presentations by Lion Paul Boyts. Guests included Co U L. Sorensen and Ar N. Derwart at the Montgomery Ward store.
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Rustic Lodge
Indiana Lions
Harry A. Canfield
Tayo Shloists
Gene Strassler
Boy Soprato
Sarah Thomas
Cejtlsi
Snow White
Danny Bay
Daniel Boone
Miss Thomas
Solvieg
Grieg
Wagner
Nina
Pergalese
Lion R
Litzinger
My. Canfield
Thei
Lion Syd
Boye
Hughes, Campbell and Lehman
Sir Earl Morton
Eirele
Indiana Club
Lions International
Lion Paul Boyts
Co U L. Sorensen
Ar N. Derwart
Montgomery Ward
Possible abduction or homicide in Martary case
Bradford police seek West Virginia help after a report that a suspicious man was seen with a girl in West Virginia. S. M. West Manjory’s father endured days of searching amid rain as authorities probe a car traveling at a “terrific” speed near the disappearance site.
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Bradford
West Virginia
S. M. West Manjory
Kag
Martary
Obituary notes for Houck Douglass and others in Armstrong county
Multiple obituaries record deaths in Pennsylvania amid mine and illness related causes. George Ardell Houck, 28, died in Sample Run mine. Mrs John J Douglass of Indianola died after illness. Miss Mirtan Elmira Thomas to be laid to rest in Oakland. Mrs Elizabeth Berrick, 78, died in Blumerfels township with services at St Pauls Church Blanco. Burial details and surviving relatives listed for each case.
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George Ardell, Houck
Sample Run
Greenwood Cemetery
Clymer Christian Church
van Winkle
Hauele
Cherryhill Township
Amos Houck
Loretta Hales Houck
Mary Jane Ramsey Houck
Ardell
John I. Douglass
John J. Douglass
Violet Bowser
Indianola
Citizens General Hospital
New Kensington
Judith
Emy
John, Jr
W. J. Bowser
Blairsville
Chester
Akron
C. A. Selman
Indiana
Blairsville Cemetery
Mirtan Elmira Thomas
Oakland Cemetery
Armstrong Township
John Walker
Elizabeth Berrick
Blumerfels Township
Armstrong County
R. B. Rearick
Rural Valley
Jane Espey
Wernersville
C. R. Cooper
Elderton
Velma Harkieroad
Pillsburgh
Man Harkieroad
Pitlsburgh
G. W. Boyer
Greeley
Cole
J. , Boyer
Keenesburg
Colo
Jacob Boyer
Whitesburg
William Boyer
Garretts Run
St. Pauls Church
Blanco
Mr. Nace
Elderson
Church
Local Police Drive On Speed and Safety Campaign
Harrisburg reports a 37.9 percent drop in automobile deaths in Q1 1997 versus 1937, credited to enforcement of the 50 mile speed limit a drunk driving crackdown and public education. January deaths fell by 53, February by 46, and March by 99, with 4,082 arrests and 2,040 licenses revoked in four months.
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Harrisburg
Earle
Revenue
J. Griffith Boardman
Han
Boardman
Republican recovery plan urges tax, debt law changes
A critic highlights twelve Republican recovery recommendations. They call for legal limits to coax taxes and municipalities into bending debt laws, repeal of the undistributed profits tax, removal of tax exempt securities, cuts to social security taxes, fewer business restrictions and administration attacks, curbs on government competition with private enterprise, a revised Wagner Act to foster employer employee harmony, and removal of the Thomas Greenback measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Greenback
Congress Feels Heat Over Pump Priming Plan Criticism Grows
In Washington and Harrisburg bipartisan opposition targets a 3.0 billion loan provision in a pump priming bill. Critics say federal loans to cash strapped public agencies would breach debt limits, forcing repayment with interest over 25 years. Republicans condemn the plan as a New Deal style raid on the treasury, while supporters call it essential for public works.
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Washington
House
Republican House
Treasury
Tme
Bacon
R-Ny
Umstead
DNC
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Snell
de ‘Clare
PWA
Harrisburg
WPA
Pennsylvania
Congress
G. D. Andrews
Andrews
Harold Ickes
Circus Day Tonight Features Spark's World Wide Show
Charles Sparks brings five hundred people four elephant herds camels and a caravan of superb horses to town for a full season circus. Top acts include the Hodgins Family equestrians Equestrene Ballet Pickard's Aquarium and Royal Five with boisterous clowns Roy Leonhart and Bozo Keck. Performances start at 2:30 and 8 p.m. with doors opening 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. A Fortnight of animal acts guests and aerialists showcase the Old West theme.
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Pickard
Royal Five
Downie Brog
Roy Leonhart
Bozo” Keck
Spark
Sparks
Downie Bros. Circus Gold
B. T. Carsey
Belis
Dauphin Court Probes 1930s State Contracts Inquiry
A Dauphin County court faces scrutiny as grand jury proceedings on state building contracts stall. Governor Earle administration figures, including Matthew H. McCloskey, are named in alleged favoritism and loan disputes tied to $10 million in awards. The Supreme Court halted the inquiry pending legal scrutiny amid political tension.
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Supreme Court
Grand Jury
Carl B. Shelley
Dauphin County
Wilson
Shetley
Lynn ¢. Adams
Nrmer
George H. Earle
Davis Wilson
Philadelphia
Senate
Ges. N H. Earle
Matthew H. McCloskey
Charles J. Margiotti
4 H Club Plans Pig and Capon Work in Armstrong Township
Last evening at the Peeler Sahoo House a group of boys and parents formed a pig feeding club and a capon club under county agent guidance. Enrolled pig club members include Earle Wood Blair Peterman Raymond George Robert McCardle Ralph Sharp Hugh Montgomery Boyd Montgomery and Jesse Thomas. Capon club members include John Peterman Charles Peterman and Blair Peterman. Club leaders are Ralph Cribbs Irvin Wood and James Campbell. Plans cover a self feeder demonstration for pigs and caponizing events with dates May 21 and June 6 at Tom Peterman farm with activities starting at 8 30 AM.
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Peeler Sahoo
Armstrong Township
Warner
Earle Wood
Blair Peterman
Indiana
Raymond George
Robert McCardle
Ralph Sharp
Hugh Montgomery
Boyd Montgomery
Jesse Thomas
R. D
The
Capon Club
John Peterman
Charles Peterman
Ralph Cribbs
Irvin Wood
James Campbell
W. R. Thomas
Mart
Tom ‘ Peterman
Pittsburgh Mill District Seeks Smog Study Drive
Cotania Denprite Mill workers in Pittsburgh participate in a city wide health effort to study smog and its health effects. The project, supported by the Health Department and WPA funded groups, will distribute questionnaires to 160 080 residents tomorrow via milk deliveries.
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Biptsburgh
Pittsburgh
Millkman
Arrest of Jonah Highlights Milk Control Dispute
A man named Jonah was arrested amid a broader clash over Pennsylvania Milk Control Commission rules. He argues state standards on cream pricing are costly and foolish, predicting a Cambria County court hearing will reveal the need for regulatory changes.
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Cambria
Milk Control Commission
State Milk Control Commission
Pennsylvania Senate Candidates Tackle Bossism And Jobs
During a last night debate the contenders attacked political bossism and unfair labor practices while stressing human rights, security, and job creation. Pinchot asserted human rights trump other concerns and Davis denounced blacklisting and industrial abuses. Stokes urged eastern Pennsylvania representation with a balanced budget and tariff support. Wilson and Kennedy missed the event due to a Wilkes-Barre telecast.
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Dante
Pinchot
Margiotti
Xxx
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Davis
Owlett
Senate
United States
Stokes
Wilson
Kennedy
Wilkes-Barre
Rebellion by Greenshirts in Rio de Janeiro Fails
Integralist rebels led by Belmiro Valdevare and Pi linio Salgado tried seizing the Naval Arsenal and Guanabara Palace. Vargas and a multinational force repelled the attacks, arresting thirty rebels in the palace gardens as other units were driven from military sites and city centers.
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War Ministry
Pilinio Salgado
Intergralists
Belmiro Valdevare
Salgado
Intergralist
Vargas
Guanabara Palace
Pedro Aurelio de Goes Monteiro
Ministry of War
Army Arseny
Indi ana Post Office approves two year neighborhood station contract
Washington May 11 The post office department has approved a two year contract to operate Indiana's contract postal station. Paul J Woodring of the State Teachers College on Oakland Avenue wins the award to take effect July 1. The station is in a private building and offers stamps mail and parcel post services plus postal savings deposits. It does not hire classified postal employees or deliver mail or bonds.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Indiana
Paul J. Woodring
State Teachers College
Oakland Avenue
Wne
Markets Produce and Livestock Reports from Pittsburgh May 11
Markets report: apples and potatoes around steady with various grades and stock levels. livestock includes hogs, cattle, calves, and lambs with assorted prices. Wheat futures in Chicago edged higher after initial flat to up moves amid expectations from the government crop report.
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Pittsburgh
N. Y
Chicago
United States
First Fatality At Air Show During Harrisburg Maneuvers
Private Kenneth Cyler of the G H Q Air Force second wing was killed in a motorcycle automobile crash in Harrisburg during a banquet scene as mock warfare began. Melvin C Oyler was seriously injured. Cyler, a Gettysburg native stationed at Langley Field, died shortly after the crash. The six day maneuvers cover hundreds of miles of the northeastern seaboard.
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Harrisburg
General Headquarters Air Force
Pennsylvania
New England
Kenneth Cyler
G. H. Q. Air Force
Gettysburg
Langley Field
Melvin C. Oyler
Seaboard
A Part in State Primary
John L. Lewis plans to stay out of Pennsylvania Democratic Primary campaign while backing Lieut. Gov. Thomas Kennedy for governor. Kennedy faces Charles Alvin Jones and Charles J. Marr Riotti. Kennedy is supported by Senator Joseph F. Guffey and CIO leaders. A. F. L. leaders support Jones. Roosevelt’s press conference touched the Pennsylvania fight as the funds inquiry moves into the Republican primary.
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Earle
Commonwealth
David L. Lawrence
Labor and Industry
Ralph M. Bashore
Matthew H. McCloskey, Jr
Philadelphia
U. S
Charles Alvin Jones
Thomas Kennedy
Kennedy
Joseph F. Guffey
Clo
John L. Lewis
Washington
Ty John L. Lewis
Pennsylvania
CIO
Gev
Thomas Kennnedy
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Pittsburgh
Charles J. Mar Riotti
Labor
League
A, F. of L
State Committee
Jones
Roosevelt
Davis
Senate
Barkley
Stock Market Wide Fluctuations Mentioned In Industrial Conference
The Pennsylvania State College opened its three day eighteenth annual industrial conference with focus on Pennsylvania industry developments and broad problems. Participants, observers and officials discuss economic trends, potential reforms and the state’s industrial outlook.
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College Meeting State College
Pennsylvania State College
Pennsylvania
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Haile Shivers
Moorhead
House Republicans
Eligie
Dauphin Court
Itis
Mel Closkey
Tess
William A. Schnader
Cotania Denprite Mill Dis Mey
Avidaors
Jonah
Mister Pm, Woodring
Mary Stuart
James V
Scotland
FDR
Adl Refining
Bait and Ohio
Bendix Aviatot
Beth Steel
Burr
Calumet
Hee Va
Canada Pacific
Case Jt Co
Cerro de Pas
Ches and Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Colum G
Cornwich
South
Cons Edison
Conse! Oil
Cern
Crane Co
del Lack
West Gy - Douglas
du Pont
Eastman Kodak
Gen
Elec
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Harb-Walker
Hudson Motor
Harvester SoMy
Nick Can
Kennecott Cop
Val
Ah Laew
Ine
Mack Trucks
Montgom Ward
Nash-Kelvinator
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dair Pr
Nat Distillers
Nat Pow
NY Central RR
North Amer Ca
Packard Motor
Penn RR
Phila Read
Pub
Sve NJ
Pure Qilo
Radio Corp of A
Reading Co _ Repab Steel
Reynalds Tob
Sears Roebuck
Soconu-Vacuum
Southern Pacific
Southern
Sperry Corp
Stand Brands
Stand Gas
Stand Oil Ind
Texas Corp
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