Czech Nazi in London to talk German bids
The article reports Konrad Henlein, Sudeten German leader, invited to London to discuss autonomy as Britain and France pursue appeasement. Chinese envoy Koo warned of action against Japan if China’s arms requests are unmet, while Haile Selassie leaves Geneva after Italy’s conquest gains recognition debate. Barcelona endures heavy bombing in the Spanish Civil War with dozens reported killed.
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Associated Press
Geneva
London
Konrad Henlein
Fuehrer
Czechoslovakia
K. Wellington Koo
League of Nations Council
Japan
China
Britain
France
League
League Assembly
Ethiopia
Haile Selassie
U Henlein
Henlein
Arcelona
Fortanete
Teruel
Mediterranean
Teruel-Corbalan
Valencia
Castellon de la Plane
Temperance lecture planned at Brush Valley church
A temperance lecture titled Boe LCOH TALK BRUSK VALLEY and related notes will be delivered at the Brush Valley Methodist Epic Church Sunday evening May 18. The program will be illustrated and presented to the public.
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Brusk Valley
Jeohol
Brush Valley
Agriculture Secretary Reveals Supreme Court Reversal
Secretary Wallace told Chief Justice Hughes the court reversed a 1934 decision and lagged 20 months behind a department change. In a May 3 letter, Wallace cites a prior Hoover era case and notes the department adopted a hearing report procedure 20 months earlier to ensure fairness. He applauds the court for approving the department’s procedure.
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Washington
Wallace
Hughes
Supreme Court
Agriculture Department
Department
Hoover
Harding
Kansas City
National Labor Relations Board
American Law Institute
Obituary notices from Homer City area highlighted
The fragmentary obituary list mentions Rufus Hugh Lochrie 38 funeral in Central City, Jennie Roof 72 funeral at Harmony Grove Lutheran Church, James Edward Carney three months old death in Indiana Hospital, and a service at Minnie Carney residence with Rev James Brady. Interments planned at Grandview Greenwood St Bernard and Harmony Grove cemeteries.
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Homer City
Harry Rifle
Wandercrift
Emma Shearer
Seguin
Wash
Greenwood Cemetery
Indiana
Rufus Hugh Lochrie
Reitz Coat Company
Somerset County
Windber Hospital
Central City
Harold Gwynn
Windber Presbyterian Church
Cyril W. Houston
Central City Christian Church
Grandview Cemetery
Johnstown
Jennie Roof
Harvey Roof
Washington Township
Freeport
R. D
Harmony Grove Lutheran Church
Church
Roof
Harmony Grove
James Edward
Richard
Anna Mae
Luiske) Carney
White Township
Indiana Hospital
Charles Richard Carney
Joseph Lutsko
Stafford
Minnie Carney
Water Street
James Brady
St. Bernard Cemetery
Opposition Cries as Reorganization Bills Face Defeat
The ongoing battle over government reorganization measures sees the majority blocking key relief administration changes. A Republican bid to return control of relief to the states was defeated, along with over 50 other amendments. Representative Fish labeled the process a “well-oiled steamroller” while administration supporters managed only two small reversals.
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Fish
R- NF
Margiotti Campaigns and party power struggles in Pa
Former Attorney General Margiotti rallies for governor and cites a Grand Jury probe as a political maneuver. Democrats clash with CIO leaders over party control, wage bills, and election fates as May primary nears. Margiotti accuses bosses of corruption. Earle Jones Kennedy Guffey fight for party lines. Legislative battles over WPA pay and minimums unfold amid campaign rhetoric.
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Eral
John J. Haluska
Haluska
Cora Myers Fee
Harry W. Fee
Pennsylvania
Margiotti
Dave Lawrence
Joe Guffey
Marglotti
Mr. Lawrence
Matt McCloskey
Guffey
Lawrence
Washington
Lewis
U. S
Joseph F. Guffey
Thomas Kennedy
S. Davis Wilson
Philadelphia
Kennedy
United Mine Workers
Earle
Charles Alvin Jones
Democratic Party
Supreme Court
Jones
State Committee
Hazleton
Carnegie Hall
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia ‘Citizens’ Committee
Wilson
Harrisurg
Ramsey Black
James Farley
Farley
Black
Joseph F. “Guffey
Charles J. Margiott
Lone Wolf
Asphagbe
Roosevelt Denies Sending Letter to Earle or Guffey
President Roosevelt refused to say if he would mail a letter to Governor George H. Earle or Senator Guffey of Pennsylvania as he did to Senator Macon urging re election. He defended his first spending program and promoted a broader anti trust study. A semi final unemployment census by John G Biggers showed 5 893 401 totally unemployed and 3 210 502 partly unemployed. only 1 088 000 of 5 000 000 authorized for the job was used.
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Harrisburg
Capitol
Earle-Jones
Wether
Industrial Commission
Tiles Lewis
George H. Barte
Democratic Party
John ‘. Lewis
CIO
Earle
Illinois
Washington
Roosevelt
George H. Earle
Guffey
Pennsylvania
Macon
D-Catit
Senate
Charles A. Jones
Pittsburgh
Thomas Kennedy
C. J. Os
Davis Wilson
Philadelphia
John G. Biggers
Judge Smith Demands Lawrence Resign Over Campaign Charges
In an open letter from Philadelphia dated May 13 Judge Ralph H. Smith of Pittsburgh calls for David L. Lawrence to resign to avoid embarrassment to the party. He accuses Lawrence and associates of blocking a Dauphin County grand jury inquiry into charges raised by former Attorney General Margiotti and questions Lawrence’s payroll actions since 1932.
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Philadelphia
Ralph H. Smith
Pittsburgh
David L. Lawrence
Commonwealth
Chiirman
Lawrence
Thomas Kennedy
Smith
Kennedy
Jetter
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Charles J. Margiotti
Hope Ebbs But Hunt Goes On for Missing Child
Bradford American Legion Post 108 members join the search for Marjory, offering a reward "dead or alive." Leaders fear she may not be alive in the woods given the cold and rough terrain. Hunting and fishing cabins will be rechecked as part of the effort.
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Woods
Bradford
Priest Jury Still At It Rate Verdicts On Charges
After a trial lasting 16 days, the priest faces verdicts. Jurors include Herbert Shea and C. A. Pierman of Buffalo, N Y, PL Shepard of Cleveland, and Thomas A. Harkins of Pasadena, California.
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Herbert Shea
C. A. Pierman
Buffalo
N. PL
James pledges to change state administration if elected governor
Judge Arthur H. James, seeking the Republican nomination, pledged to reverse the current policy and invite industry back to Pennsylvania. He criticized the New Deal and accused Governor Pinchot of silence, vowing to support Samuel S. Lewis for Lieutenant Governor and to back his election.
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Scranton
Arthur H. James
Joseph N. Pew
Pennsylvania
York
Eyrle
James
Tyne
Gifford Pinchot
Samuel S. Lewis
Lewis
Supervisors Certified for State Aid Departments Jobs
The Department of Public Assistance released eligibles for certification lists for supervisory state positions. Three from Indiana County are named Elizabeth Gertrude Jenkins Daisy O'Hare and Isabel Lucile Stamm of Bisitsville. About 50 000 applications go to 67 counties for the second merit exam series on June 1 18. Hugh F Dolan Jr says at least 25 000 testers for about 500 executive relief positions with salaries from 1020 to 7500 yearly. Applications available at all state offices and community centers. Names from the first exam series January are set for supervisory roles in county boards across 19 counties.
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Department of Public Assistance
Indiana
Elizabeth Gertrude Jenkins
Daisy O'Hare
Isabel Lucile Stamm
Bisitsville
Civil Service
Hugh F. Dolan, Jr
Department
Assistance Department
American Legion Or Veterans Posts
Dolan
Check on 3000 Delayed Checks Targets Probe
Bard, successor to Charles J. Margiotti, agreed to the state treasurer’s demand for an investigation into the alleged conspiracy Ross charged. He noted he is busy with the grand jury investigation and defending the 44 hour law in court.
Group Meeting at Tabernacle Sunday May 15
The semi annual gathering of the Union Sunday Schools of Indiana and Cambria Counties under the American Sunday School Union will be held at the Tabernacle on Sunday May 15 with sessions at 2 and 7 pm. Speakers include Rev. Frank A. Kehrli of Cleveland and Rev. Don Swinehart of Hillsdale. Rev. Charles Williams is recuperating and cannot attend. Public invited. The article notes the heart is on both sides of the body.
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Union Sunday Schools
Indiana
Cambria Counties
American Sunday School Union
Tabernacle
Frank A. Kehrli
Cleveland
North Central District
Don Swinehart
Hillsdale
Charles Wiliams
Kennedy campaign cites intimidation in Allegheny districts
Democratic governor candidate Thomas Kennedy awaits replies to a request for details on State Motor Police and federal agents amid reports of intimidation in Allegheny County. Hovde says in Homestead cooperation with authorities to shield rallies was denied and Kennedy offices faced abusive disruption by people calling for the opposition.
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Ernor Thomas Kennedy
Alleghany
H. J. Hovde
Allegheny County
Kennedy
Hovde
Homestead
Munhall
Enemy ship destroyed during Mitchell Field air drills
Highly elated after flying 500 miles to intercept a raiding ship the GHQ aviation team under Major General Frank M. Andrews prepared for war games with observers from the House Military Affairs Committee. Maneuvers centered on high explosive bombing near Langley Field Virginia with groups from Lancaster Allentown and Hartford attacking Mulberry Island and pier outlines using 1 100 pound bombs and 1 1000 pound bombs on flying fortresses.
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New York
GHQ
Frank M. Andrews
House
Mitchel Meld
Langley Field
Mulberry Island
Newport News
Lancaster
Allentown
Hartford
Harrisburg
Stock market closes mixed amid varied gains and losses
A broad list of corporations from Alcoa to Woolworth shows mixed performance as trading closes with diverse gains and declines across industries. Notable firms including General Electric, Ford, Chrysler, IBM, and ExxonMobil reflect uneven movement while utilities and rail stocks fluctuate. Many percentages appear fragmented, indicating a position-heavy market with sector-specific shifts.
Pittsburgh Markets Report Appeals Mixed Produce and Livestock
May 13 Pittsburgh markets show moderate produce demand with steady fruit prices and varied stock levels. Hogs at 8.67 to 8.78 for 220 lb, 1500 direct, cattle top loads steady at 9.50, calves 9.0 to 10.08, lambs 7.50 to 8.00, spring lambs around 11.96, and assorted hogs and veal prices listed.
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Pittsburgh
New York Baldwins
Pennsylvania
Stayman's
Virginia
Livestool
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Robert Roof
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Mila Roof
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ER. S. Kissick
Moorhead
Stetsons
Syntron Co
National Air Mail
Alaska
Argentina
Bermuda
America
Homer City Post Giice
Robert M. Sutter
Appropriations Committee
Hope
Hunt
Pinchot
Blairsville
Alea Am
Am Smelt
Anatonda
aAtech
Atl Refining
Bald Loco Ct Balt
Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel Briges Mig Burr Add Mach
Canad Pacific
Cerro de Pas
Ches
Chrysler Corp
Cons Edison
Consol
Corn
Crane Co
Douglas Aircraft du Pont de N
Eastman Kodak
el Auto Lite
Gen
Elec
Gen Foods
Gen Motors Gen
Gillette
Hard-Walker
Int Harvester Int
Nick Can
Tel
Kennecott Cop Kresge
Leh Val RR
Loew's Inc
Montgom Ward Nash-Kelvinator
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Pr
Nat Distillers
Nat
NY Central RR
North Ameria Packard Motor Penn RR
Phila Reads
Phillips Pet Pub
Sye NJ Pure Qil Radio Corp
Cl Am Repab Steel Reynolds Tob B
Sears Roebuck
Socony-Vacuum
Southern Pacific Southern Ry Sperry Corp
Stand
Stand Gas and
EL Stand Oil
Cal Stand Oit
Ind Stand Oil NZ
Studebaker Corp
Texas Corp
Transamerica United Aircraf
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Woolworth FW
Curb— Ark Nat Gas
Cities Service
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Sir Penmroad Corp
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