Cost-cutting push in Pennsylvania local government
Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania local government commission seeks ideas to trim costs for towns and counties before November 1 as it prepares for the 1937 legislature. The five senators and five representatives review county manager proposals, primaries elimination under conditions, and tax collection centralization to reduce duplication. The panel, chaired by Senator Mallory, plans executive sessions and has hired Henry W. Van Pelt as statistician without pay.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Pennsylvania Association of County Commissioners
Henry W. van Pelt
Department of Internal Affairs
Mallory
Senate
Henry’ J. Pierson
Lancaster
George L. Reed
Dauphin
Peter Graft
Armstrong
John S. Rice
Adams
Rice
House
Samuel ‘Weise
Allegheny
Roy Tau
Greane
Thomas Barber
Eric
Paul Cy Moomaw
Franklin
Thomas
Weidemann
Delaware
Margiotti Signals Major Margiotti Probe in Monaghan Case
Attorney General Margiotti said grand jury presentments must come first and warned more than three involved in Monaghan death will be prosecuted. He named names including Jack A Hann and Charles Malik and anticipated murder indictments with possible life term outcomes. Detective Wall’s condition improved after emergency surgery.
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Jack A. Hann
Charles Malik
Louis ‘Ford
C. L. Wylie
Stephen Haley
Guy Johnston
Joseph Dickson
J. S. ‘Albright
Fred Shean
Florence Dean
Monaghan
Anthony Vilante
Pideg
Anthony Sanule
Stacey Gunderman
Wibert Minerd
Margiotti
Harrisburg
John Wall
Wall
James A. Reilly
Reilly
Minerd
Earle
Pennsylvania
High waters threaten Texas city amid flood recovery
High waters again menaced San Angelo Texas as the North Concho overran banks during rehabilitation from last week’s $5 million inundation. River readings showed six inches higher at Water Valley and the Jiddie Concho beyond Merizon at a historic peak, while the Middle Concho stretched a mile wide between Sterling City and Garden City after two days of heavy rain.
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San Angelo
Tex
Texas
Water Valley
Merizon
Colorado
Sterling City
Forsan County
Garden City
Here
He Bass Ranch
Landon Praises Wisconsin Policies Amid Social Security Talk
President candidate or governor spoke on social security pledging federal action to curb involuntary unemployment and old age dependency. He warned that mounting debts and higher taxes threaten security and praised Wisconsin conservation efforts as an inspiration while condemning farm trade policies as an economic crime.
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Gan
Landon
Wisconsin
S S Convention Nearing Close
The S. S. convention nears its end with officers elected and installed. D. F. Rinn of Indiana C. J. Siegfried Blairsville B Crawford Smicksburg Rev R H Austin Glan Campbell John A Cribbs Livermore serve as vice presidents. Mary M Fleming Creekside secretary and J S Gilhousen Home treasurer. All current executive board members were retained. A luncheon followed the election.
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D. F. Rinn
Indiana
C. J. Siegfried
Blairsville
B. Crawford
Smicksburg
R. H. Austin
Glan Campbell
John A. Cribbs
Livermore
Mary M. Fleming
Creekside
J. S. Gilhousen
Home
Obituaries for McDowell and McCormick Aged 68
Two obituaries from Vandergrift and New Florence honor local residents. Mrs. McDowell of New Florence born October 4 1888, active in church, survives husband and several children, funeral Monday at 2 pm with interment at Beth el Cemetery. John Wesley McCormick aged 68, long time Vandergrift worker born March 2 1870, survived by wife Ida, two sons Eugene and Howard, a brother Joseph, funeral Sunday at 2:30 pm, burial Apollo Cemetery.
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Indiana County
McDowell
John Mabon
Armenia Mabon
New Florence
R. D
Paul Wallace
Fred Lichtenfels
Johnstown
New Florence Presbyterian Church
M. E. Koehler
Bethel Cemetery
John Wesley McCormick
Vandergrift
Franklin Avenue
McCormick
Apollo Steel
Blairsville
Apollo
Ida Bella Bortz
Bell Township
Eugene
Howard
Joseph
First Presbyterian Church
Brotherhood
George G. McMurtry Fire Department
Vandergr
France seeks franc devaluation and stabilization fund
The plan calls for cutting the franc gold content from 65.5 mg to 49 43 mg, a 24 to 34 percent devaluation, and creating a 10 billion franc stabilization fund to uphold the new value. A monetary entente among France, the United States, and Great Britain is stated, with measures including debt payments postponement in gold or foreign currencies and aid to French subdivisions and businesses facing losses. Parliament set to convene Monday for rapid passage of the financial laws amid concerns over currency speculation.
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United States
Great Britain
Paris
Vincent Auriol
Blum
London
Washington
Chamber
Senate
New York
Frederick Gardner
Associated Press
Morgerthau
Uncle Sam
Berne
Switzerland
Federal Council
Twin coaches clash as Shelby and Willward tie 13-13
In Shelby Ohio William Query coached Shelby High School against twin brother David Query of Willward. The game ended in a 13-13 tie with both teams evenly matched as twins Craig and Clarence Tanner played for Willward. Local notes include Mrs Florence Hensley, 72, injuring a bone and rejecting treatment before shopping. Other briefs report deer hunting mishaps and a Florida rail snake surgery.
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Shelby, O
William Query
Shelby
Willward
Hardy Pioneer
Oklahoma City
Florence Hensley
Pooh
Monetary talks lift hopes for franc stability in Europe
New York dispatch reports that France and its partners aim to revalue currencies against gold to steady exchange rates. Bankers see this as a turning point toward world peace, with Morgenthau predicting a settlement to ease currency fluctuations and boost global trade and recovery.
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New York
France
United States
England
Paris
Henry Morgenthaud Jr
the Treasury
Treasury
Olive Branch
Europe
America
Stock Market Names Across Industries Show Broad Listings
A long OCR fragment lists diverse corporate names across sectors including Am Can Am Coml Amex Alco Oil Tel and Tel Ani Anaconda Armvll provoked by a market summary. It references many manufacturers from automakers to mining firms and utility suppliers, suggesting a broad listing rather than a focused market narrative.
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Alaska
Jun
Allied
Allis-Ch
Alco Am
Aid
SF Air
Auburn Auto Aviation Corp
Baldwin Loc Balt
Ohio Barnsdall Bendix Aviat Beth Stl
Blaw-Knox
Borden Borg-Warner Briggs Mfg
Burr Ad Mach Canad Pac
Marble Exhibit Draws Vermont Tourists in Proctor
Local visitors including Mr and Mrs John Lowry and Mrs David Hinilton of Yadlana Ba toured a large Proctor Vermont marble exhibit. The display shows over 60 marble varieties in colors red rosé green and more, highlighting Vermont marble used in national buildings including the Supreme Court.
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Proctor
John 8. Lowry
David James Hinilton
Yadlana
Vermont
Green Mountain
United States Supreme Cour
Belgium joins international currency stabilization pact
The Belgian government joined the United States British and French led currency stabilisation agreement. In London traders suspended foreign exchange deals to await a new level for the pound franc and dollar amid anticipated French devaluation. Officials expected markets to reopen Monday with steps to restore an open market relation.
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Brussels
United States
Briish
London
Bombing of Bilbao escalates as chaos grips city
Insurgent planes bomb Bilbao amid hostage killings and arson after fresh ultimatum from Socialist commanders. Basque leaders struggle to restore order as mobs attack Fascist hostages and fires rage in the Bay of Biscay port amid ongoing bombardment by multi-engine aircraft.
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Bilbao
Robert B. Parker, JR
Associated Press
Spain
Saint Jean de Luz
France
Bay of Biscay
Eliadore de la Tore
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New Winter Schedule Affects Indiana Torrahee Trains
The new winter timetable for the Pennsylvania Railroad shows Indiana still lacking evening service on Sundays. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad maintains unchanged arrivals and departures. Indiana branch service starts with a 7:20 a.m. first train, 8:29 a.m. departure, Torrance arrival of 9:08 a.m., with Pittsburgh connection at 9:13 a.m. and East connections at Torrance by 0:32. Pittsburgh 8:53 a.m. arrival at Indiana 11:20 a.m., Torrance East connections. Afternoon train from Indiana 3:20 p.m. arrives Torrance 4:00 p.m., Pittsburgh at 4:14 p.m., Blairsville 6:48 p.m. Daily service only, Sundays have no service except a Torrance arrival.
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Indiana
Torrahee
Parnesylvania
Tomnorrow
Baltimore & Ohio
Torrance
Pittesburgh
Pittsburgh
Blairsville
Massacre in Bilbao as Fascist raid kills many
Citizens hid in cellars as planes bomb Bilbao. Firemen and militiamen counted 126 dead and many more injured. Hostages slain by government forces reported as 60, executed after a mob demanded action. Prisoners from ships in the bay were shot on deck amid cheering by onlookers.
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Bilbao
Court upholds dog shooting appeal ruling
In continued coverage, the court convict J. J. O'Brien of reckless driving with a $10 fine and costs or 30 days in jail. Lester Colgan of Clymer is fined $10 and costs for attempting to pass a car on a curve.
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J. J. O'Brien
Lester Colgan
Clymer
Overnight Briefs From The Associated Press
Overnight briefs report multiple local tragedies and incidents. Automobiles killed Mrs. Permeile Snodgrass Cooper 83 near Butler and George R. Butler 41 near East Sharpsburg. Col A W Wyckom 63 died after illness in Pittsburgh. Robert Parrish 50 died of pneumonia at Schwab summer home Loretto. Jurors indicted Harold Martin Brest and Harry J. Logan of Sharon for kidnapping Delorma Santee. Harold Banks 25 Aliquippa convicted of voluntary manslaughter. Archibald Barnes Civil War veteran died at Sandy Lake. William Bailey 92 survives. Memorial services for late Robert S Fraser held in Pittsburgh. Public Works grant bill moves forward. Car crashes claim two more lives in Pittsburgh area. National Association of Retail Druggists ends convention with new officers.
Smethport football resumes after tragedy referendum approval
Smethport High School players return to the gridiron next week following a parents referendum granting permission after the death of fullback Edward Scott from a head injury. Dr A R Livermore, president of the school board, announced that 34 of 35 squad members obtained written parental consent.
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Smethport High School
Edward Scott
A. R. Livermore
School Board
Paloata
Riga
Smathport
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