New War Opens on Syphilis Campaign Aims Major Federal Drive
Philadelphia May 19 A large federal effort against syphilis announced by Surgeon General Thomas Parran will launch a nationwide campaign funded by a 15000000 appropriation. Free arsphenamines will be distributed to physicians for treatment at clinics. a secondary push targets gonorrhea with free sulfanilamide through private practitioners.
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Philadelphia
Syphillis
Thomas Parron
Patran
Villanova College
Congress
Surgeon General
Markets Livestock and Produce Reports From Pittsburgh
Markets report Pittsburgh May 19 indicates hogs 1860 head with 1300 direct, mostly steady. top and bulk 9.00 for good and choice 170-220 lbs. heavies 800-60. pigs 8.25-50. sows 7.50 down. Castle 575 including 475 direct, top steers Monday 9.51. calves 300 including 15 direct. good and choice verlers 9.00 w. sheep 300. lambs 25 higher at 8.50 for choice sorted. throw outs 6,775 down. good sheep 4.50-4.76. spring lambs 7.00-11.00. Produce notes show slow demand with apples at various values and stock potatoes around steady with No. 1 Maine Green Mis 100 Ye sacks 1.65-1.78 and other regional varieties listed.
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Pittsburgh
Castle
New York
Baldwins
Starks
Pennsylvania
Rome
Ala‘pies Bliss
Southarolina Cobblers
Roosevelt Sends Congratulatory Telegram From Philadelphia
President Franklin D. Roosevelt praised the Pennsylvania primary victors in a telegram to the State Democratic leaders. He wished success for George Earle the senatorial nominee and Charles Jones the gubernatorial candidate, noting the record of registered voters in the primary.
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Philadelphia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
David L. Lawrence
White House
George Earle
Charles Jones
Japanese Seek Total Control as Suchow Falls in Street Fighting
Shanghai reports say Japanese forces storm Suchow, entering central areas after heavy air bombardment and hand-to-hand combat. Japanese claim portions of Sunghai and Tientsin Pukow stations seized, with daylight projections of broader capture as reinforcements arrive. Chinese Central Government troops retreat to block westward advance.
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Shanghai
China
Sunghai
Tientsin Pukow
Tientsin-Pukow
Suchow
Chiulishan
Hankew
Court to Rule on Jury Probe In Democratic May Day Fight
Pennsylvania Democrats face a divided field after a tight primary. Charles Alvin Jones appeals for unity to preserve the New Deal government while Charles J Margiotti, hospitalized, thanks independent voters and urges continued decency and the fight for right as he trails in the race.
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Pittsburgh
Charles J. Margiotti
Jones
Margiolli
Budget deficit and relief program highlights
A spend program report notes a projected deficit of about 4.16 billion dollars with actual outlays often below appropriations. Public works funds may remain unspent until next year and RC C loans could add 1.5 billion. Senate subcommittee wrapped hearings on the 3 billion relief and public works bill as debate looms. Senator Bridges proposed authorizing purchase of uncollected local tax claims by cities and counties, aiming to spur recovery with about 750 million dollars earmarked.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
APC
Treasury
Senate Appropriations
Senate
Bridges
R-Nh
Proposes revolving fund to aid local unpaid tax relief
The speaker described using government money as a revolving fund to advance funds to local sub-divisions for unpaid taxes. He noted cities and counties could use the money for any purpose and, in many cases, could supplement federal relief.
Pennsylvania Political Fallout After Primary Clash
National leaders touted party unity after Pennsylvania primary results. Republican Arthur H. James framed the vote as a end of the New Deal in Pennsylvania, with Davis and Pinchot signaling support for winners. Democratic leaders debated harmony as Farley urged unity and CIO and AFL figures weighed in on labor’s role.
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Hamilton
Farley
Charles A. Jones
George H. Earle
U. S. Senate
Kennedy
Earle
Arthur H. James
Pennsylvania
James J. Davis
James
Giffard Pinchot
Anality
G. Mason Owlett
Davis
Ernest T. Weir
Pittsburgh
Washington
Philadelphia
John B Kelty
Jim Farley
Philip Murray
CIO
Alep
Times
John W. Edelman
Tom Kennedy
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Ucker Lileory
David L. Lawrence Stone
G. Edward Green
Pinchot
Rail wage cut fight stalled Senate relief plan
The debate centers on a railroad relief program aimed at loans to reemploy furloughed and underpaid workers amid possible bankruptcy. Senate Chair Wheeler warns he may withdraw support if administration backing ends, while the bill faces further study and potential funding changes.
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Jones
Wagner
Wheeler
D-Munt
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Wallace May Curb Court Action Hint Signals Push
Washington May 19 Secretary Wallace suggested the administration may propose restricting court power to review agency rates and regulatory orders. He criticized obstruction and endless litigation tied to these administrative actions during a press conference.
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Washington
Wallace
Federal bill on land grant roads to be recommitted
The article notes Wheeler urging recommitment of a land grant roads bill to allow the Justice Department to present objections that could affect pending federal litigation law. The text indicates legislative maneuvering and legal considerations shaping the bill's path.
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Cial
Wheeler
Justice Department
Riots and election lines in Pennsylvania party races
A compiled report covers Democratic and Republican state committee contests, with figures from Armstrong, Cambria, Indiana and Jefferson counties, listing candidates such as Darrell Eddie Sams, Dr. Howard B. Butterbaugh, and Harve Tibbott. It notes endorsements for Governor candidates and includes Halting remarks from Thomas Kennedy on support after the Farley Lewis Guffey race.
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Arthur H. James
Superior Court
Republican — Organization
Gifford Pinchot
United States
James J. Davis
G. Mason Owlett
Samuel S. Lewis
Frank J. Harris
Sams
Cora Myers Fee
D. R. Tomb
Howard B. Butterbaugh
State Committee
Indiana Borough
Council
Harry A. Borland
Armstrong
Cambia
Indiana
Jefferson
Harve Tibbatt
Ebensburg
Pangresaman
Joseph Gray
Gray
Tibbott
Jacob M. Hoffman
Hoffman
Cambria
Hoffmen
Hazleton
Thomas Kennedy
Farley-Lewis- Guffey
Pennsylvania
Bankers Cite Hostility to Business Behind Recession
Philadelphia May 19 delegates at the Pennsylvania Bankers Association 44th annual convention heard president David J. Leopold link the current downturn to hostility toward business by authorities and hostile propaganda. Leopold, also vice president of First National Bank of Lebanon, warned that business confidence and willingness to fund new ventures hinge on honest humane conduct and protection from persecution. Elected to ABA councils were Arthur F. Humphrey, Leopold, Harry B. McDowell, and Carl W. Fenninger.
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Philadelphia
David J. Leopold
Pennsylvania Bankers' Association
Leopold
First National Bank of Lebanon
Pennsylvania Bankers Association
American Bankers Association
Arthur F. Humphrey
Pittsburgh
Harry B. McDowell
Sharon
ABA
Carl W. Fenninger
Democrats Speculate On Party Unity After Losses In State
Summary of Pennsylvania party power battles after defeats. David L Lawrence and others weigh next steps as factions plan conferences to restore peace. Margiotti commands a 175000 vote following, while Guffey Lewis friction looms. Poll results show Kennedy and Earle strong county wins amid party shifts and labor union reactions.
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Pres
David L. Lawrence
Guffey
Lewis
Kennedy
Charles J. Margiotti
Earle
Margiotti
Guffey-Lewis
James
Davis
Jones
Philadelphia
Allegheny
Luzerne
Schuylkill
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
CIO
State Committee
Leon C. Mundy
Thomas A. Logue
Ralph H. Smith
Edith B. DeWitt
Sever
Senate
Charles W. Sones
Edward 4. Coleman
Lackawanna County
Weir Sees GOP Triumph In November
Pittsburgh May 19 Ernest T Weir a longtime Republican says Pennsylvania will elect a Republican in November The National Steel chairman notes primary results show party unity is needed and stresses honest everyday cooperation with industry to restore growth He cites poor recovery and a need for stable responsible government to coord inate with business
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Weir
GOP
Pittsburgh
Ernest T. Weir
Stack Bout for Nomination Undergoes Setback
Stack who opposed the government reorganization bill was beaten for the nomination by Francia L. Myers. The congressional delegation faced a primary fight with only one other casualty, Charles N. Crosby of Meadville, defeated by Nor bert J. Fitzgerald.
Socialists to Fight for Name in Pennsylvania Court
The Socialist party in Pennsylvania prepared to contest ballot access in court after petitions were rejected for an independent ticket. A Western Pennsylvania group had claimed the name Socialist Labor, blocking both wings from using that or a similar title under the state election code. Herbert Zam, state secretary, said petitions of about 50 names from 12,000 would be challenged as part of the legal effort.
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Harrisburg
Socialist Party In
Pennsylvania
Bureau of Elections
Socialist Labor” Party
Reading
Herbert Zam
Socialist Labor Party
British Silent on U S Debt in Commons Question
In London on May 12 the government refused a policy declaration on Britain’s World War I debts to the United States, with Sir John Simon saying no statement would be made. The 1937 debt stood at 4.368 billion dollars. Herbert Morrison mocked whether the U S had demanded payment in similar terms to Britain’s demand on Mexico.
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London
Britain
United States
House of Commons
John Simon
Robert Gibson
Herbert Morrison
Laborite
Voice of suspect tied to fatal shooting in Philadelphia trial
Frank Reynolds, 65, blind, testified at the Jacobh Metnicof murder trial that he recognized the shooter’s voice as Metnicof’s after hearing a bell ring and a shot. Reynolds said a woman with Metnicof urged them to flee and later identified Jake’s voice when questioned by Lt. Hanlon.
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Philadelphia
Frank Reynolds
Jacobh Metnicof
Samuel Fuhrman
Metnicof
Reynolds
Fuhrman
Melnicoft
Jake
Melnicoff
Jack Hanlon
Von Cramm Appeals Sentence In Berlin Case
Baron Gottfried von Cramm Germany's top tennis star through counsel today lodged an appeal against the year in prison imposed on him May 14 for violating a statute covering multiple delinquencies.
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Berlin
Baron Gottfried von Cramim
Germany
Uison
Secret Trial Convicts Aristocrat Over Improper Relations
Von Crammmn, a member of an aristocratic German family, was found guilty after a secret trial in Grim Moa bit Criminal Court of Improper Relations with a Jewish youth. The law allowed one week for appeal. Two months already spent in jail were deducted from the sentence.
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von Crammmn
Grim Moa
Bit Criminal
Pittsburgh Darkened by Thunderstorms and Power Outages
May 19 Pittsburgh district faced midday blackout as thunderclouds rolled in. Weatherman W S Brotzman noted ground hugging clouds and lights flickered across skyscrapers. A poultry keeper kept hens awake with artificial lights. Thirty flights in Western Pennsylvania for National Air Mast week were cancelled.
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Pittsburgh
W.S. Brotzman
Pennsylvania
More Heirs to Rockefeller Name Five Children Now
New York May 19 Four Rockefeller offspring are now in the Rockefeller family line. Twins Michael and Joan were born to Mary Todhunter Clark and Nelson A Rockefeller, second son of John D Rockefeller Sr. A daughter Hope was announced for Mr and Mrs John D Rockefeller III. The Nelson Rockefellers have five children, and the eldest son of the present head has three.
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New York
Rockefeller
Michael
Joan
Mary Todhunter Clark
Philadelphia
Nelson A. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Hope
Nelson Rockefellers
Retailers in convention discuss tax and wage laws
Retail merchants from across the state gathered in Philadelphia for the sixth annual two day convention of the Pennsylvania Retailers Association. Delegates considered amendments to the Unemployment Compensation Act the Wage and Hour Bill pending in Congress and issues on city and state sales taxes.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Retailers Association
Consolidation of Pennsylvania Luth eran Church Synods Approved
Four synods approved uniting into the Central Pennsylvania Synod. The Allegheny Synod backed the plan with Eastern Western Pennsylvania and Susquehanna Synods, others approved at Sunbury. Central body would include 1,681 confirmed members 398 ministers and 623 congregations.
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Clearfield
United Lutheran Church
Allegheny Synod
Messer
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna
Central Pennsylvania
Sunbury
Treasury Balance Report For May Seventeenth
Treasury details show receipts of 17 750 994 35 and expenditures of 19 750 087 40 leaving a balance of 2 722 688 165 68. Customs receipts for the month total 12 571 146 25.
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Washington
Treasury
Unemployed Men Charged in Greensburg Extortion Try
Sergeant J R Dodson of the State Motor Police said three unemployed men from Bradenville were charged with blackmail for attempting to extort 5000 from Mrs Anna Rumbaugh of South Greensburg. The men sent four penciled letters ordering a trolley trip to Uniontown to drop a money package upon a track signal. She complied but received no signal.
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Greensburg
J. R. Dodson
State Motor Police
Dotson
Charles Flannigan
Peter
John Wotkowiak
Bradenville
Dodson
Second death in Mad's Fury shocks Philadelphia family
May 19 Philadelphia reports a second victim in the escaped maniac case. Dorothy Bozarjian, 24, a stenographer, died from a fractured skull inflicted by her brother Joseph A. Bozarjian, a dentist, who had fled from the Philadelphia Hospital for Mental Diseases. He also killed his mother with a meat cleaver and wounded Louis 32 John 28 and Nettie 26. The family had sheltered him for days after his escape. he was recommitted to the asylum.
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Philadelphia
Hhs
Dorothy Bozarjian
Joseph A. Bozarjian
Louis
John
Nettie
Bozarjlan
Avert Strikes At Parking Lots In Pittsburgh
The Downtown Parking Association representing major Pittsburgh lots and garages signed a one year contract with union workers after weeks of talks and a one week strike that disrupted traffic and averted a planned walkout today.
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Pittsburgh
Downtown Parking Association
Golden Triangle
Trafic
Oil Companies Seek Release in Gasoline Price Fixing Case
Federal Judge Patrick T. Stone in Madison declined to set a date for ruling on motions to free 16 oil companies and 16 individuals convicted of illegal gasoline price fixing. Sentencing is delayed pending a decision on whether the jury verdict will be sustained or set aside. Details of yesterday’s conference were not disclosed.
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Madison
Wis
Patrick T. Stone
Penny Jr. Seeks Divorce in Phoenix Case
James C. Penney Jr., son of the famed merchant, filed for divorce from Mrs. Elinor Snyder Penney in Phoenix after alleging desertion in New York City in August 1934. The couple wed in New York City on June 22, 1924.
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Phoenix, Ariz
James C. Penney, Jr
Elinor Snyder Penney
New York City
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Davis Wilson
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