Pennsylvania Industrial Union Council Backs Democratic Ticket
Harrisburg Sept 28 The executive board of the Pennsylvania CIO industrial union council meeting to endorse candidates for November amid limited conflict. The council backs the Democratic ticket for governor and U S Senate with others joining, while AFL President Green preferred James J. Davis. The transfer of support follows endorsements by Philip Murray and Kennedy and comes as labor groups coordinate with 525000 CIO 400000 and 60000 transportation brotherhoods memberships.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Industrial Union Council
CIC
Lester Thomas
Treasury
John A. Phillips
Pennsylvania Cio Industrial Union Council
Philip Murray
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Kennedy
Murray
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
William Green
American Federation of Labor
James J. Davis
Legislative Board
Four
Transportation Brotherhoods
Labor Federation
CIO
The
New Soil District Advisers Meet On Plans For Program
The meeting reviewed soil conservation program preparation with advisers including Major S. M. Wass executive secretary state soil conservation board T. M. Gray district forester H L Borden Allegheny National Forest Perkins Coville and several U S Forest Service and Soil Conservation Service staffers from Pennsylvania Indiana and Washington D C The group discussed approval steps and future meetings to formalize plans.
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S. M. Wass
State Soil Conservation Board
T. M. Gray
Penna
Department of Forests and Waters
H. L. Borden
Allegheny National Forest
Perkins Coville
U. S. Forest Service
Washington
Wm. Mollenhauer
Allegheny Forest Experiment
W.T. Struble
R. W. Beamer
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Death toll rises in local obituaries and notices
A sequence of death notices and funeral plans from the Gailey area lists services for Henry Lynn Turnbull four months old, Eugene Jacob Moore seven weeks old, and Sara Work Lytle, with burial plans in Greenwood Cemetery and Fort Morgan Colorado respectively. Also noted is a remark that some deep sea star fish species are luminous.
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Henry Lynn Turnbull
Henry
Betty (Campbell) Turnbull
Aultman
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh
Kenneth
Glenna Jeanhbe
Beverly Jo
Henry Turnbull
Young Township
Greenwood Cemetery
Eugene Jacob Moore
Edward
Millie Moore
Tide
Indiana Hospital
Bell
Bethany Cemetery
Bethany
Someset County
Sara (Work) Lytle
John M. Lytle
Denver
Calo
Moses T
Tabitha VanHorn Work
Marion Center
Herbert Lytle
Berkley
Calif
Victor Lytle
Oberlin
Helen Lyt
Jones asserts labor trust in Jones and labor
In Clearfield on Sept 28 Democratic candidate Alvin Jones defended Pennsylvania workers compensation laws against Republican challenger Arthur J. James. Jones rejected James's accusation of a “joker” in the 1997 supplementary act, arguing Democrats enacted better protections for workers. He cited coal miners and anthrocosis as cases affected by the law.
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Clearfield
Pennsylvania
Charles
Alvin Jones
Arthur J. James
Jones
James
Roosevelt Appeals Anew To Hitler
President Roosevelt urged Hitler to pursue pacific settlement with Czechoslovakia, stressing that war is unnecessary and unjustifiable. He cited officials claiming a principle agreement exists but warned timing and details remain unresolved as crisis in Europe prompted protective measures for Americans.
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Treak
German Reich
Czechoslovakia
White House
State Department
Europe
Diplomats hear Benes may resign as Czechoslovakia president
Rome sources report Eduard Benes possibly resigning the presidency of Czechoslovakia. Some observers say Mussolini pressed for resignation as a condition of mediation, though confirmation was lacking. Virginio Gayda hinted such a possibility in Il Giornale d'Italia, stating only Benes lesson could avert events.
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Paris
Eduard Benes
Czechoslovakia
Mussolini
Benes
Virginio Gayda
Banes
Gayda
Turner seeks protection in gravel case probe
The hearing recounts Marglotti’s testimony on Evie gravel allegations and a state police report kept from public view to shield David Lawrence. Indictments could follow. Governor Earle ordered further inquiry, with Margiotti citing officials including H. H. Temple and Pioneer Materials figures.
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Marglotti
Evie
Highway Department
Earle
Erie
David TL. Lawrence
Margiotti
Margioli
Margiolii
Dave Lawrence
Lawrence
Ilater
Lynn G. Adams
State
Pittsburgh
Warren van Dyke
H. H. Temple
Pioneer Materials Company
Colegrove
Ahir Colegrove
Public Utilities Commissioner
Berlin Hands Sudetenland at 2 P M Denied
Berlin reported a German official denial of a handed Sudetenland settlement by 2 PM CET while troop movements continued. Officials in Berlin warned that Prime Minister Chamberlain’s radio address was seen as favoring the Czechs, shaping public reaction in Europe.
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Sudetenland
Chamberlain
Czechoslovakia Europe War Tensions Escalate
Across Europe anxiety grows as Prague fortifies defenses and air raid precautions intensify. Britain Japan and Italy move toward mobilization while Hitler presses for Sudetenland terms. Chamberlain and Hitler exchange letters as public opinion shifts toward potential war.
Vandals Break Windows at Agriculture Hall Fairgrounds
A gang of youths was seen by a neighbor breaking windows at Agriculture Hall in the Fairgrounds. They escaped before identification. Police have strong descriptions and expect arrests soon.
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Agriculture Hall
Fairgrounds
Teacher Pay Allocation Across Pennsylvania Cities
Dr. Lester K. Ade announced semi annual teacher salary and special education allocations totaling 5 951 336 90 dollars for 180 second and third class cities. Of this, 93 235 05 covers extension education and 5 915 360 209 funds teacher salaries with Indiana County receiving 26 629 50.
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Lester K. Ade
Pennsylvania
Indiana County
Chamberlain Invites Daladier and Hitler for Last Effort Meeting
In London Chamberlain, after a 90 minute talk, received a note from Home Minister Sir John Simon and announced an invitation for himself Daladier and Hitler to meet tomorrow. The House adjourned at 4:20 p.m. as the crisis was again postponed and cheers filled the galleries.
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Chamberlain
Sir John Simon
Daladier
Afussolint
Hitler
Prague cabinet meets behind darkened windows in crisis
The Prague cabinet weighed reports on a large scale mobilization and Prime Minister Chamberlain's radio address described as the last effort to maintain peace. A united front formed against warnings, with Slovak leader Deputy Sidor pledging loyalty to the cabinet and German youth groups promising to defend national integrity.
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Omist
Prague
Benes
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Chamberlain
Ofice
Sidor
Association of German Democratic Youth In
Deiuty Sidor
Auton
Sudeten Crisis Dominates Roosevelt Hitler Talks
Slavic viewpoints show limited attention to Sudeten German grievances as Roosevelt presses for land concessions to Prague. The Chancellor replies to Roosevelt and Bones of Czechoslovakia, insisting peace rests with Prague. Press highlights Roosevelt Hitler exchanges, each stressing Hitler’s desire for peace and blaming Prague for any future conflict.
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Roosevelt
Bones
Czechoslovakia
Prague
Perry Speaks to Lions Club at Busile Lodge
A Lions Club gathering at Busile Lodge Tuesday evening hosted Indiana schools Superintendent Perry who urged parent school cooperation. He warned that only 32 percent of a child’s needs are met by schools and stressed honesty and civic values as home duties. Mrs Perry praised teachers and urged attendance at games and events to spur student effort. A joint Kiwanis Rotary meeting was announced and Lions Surups ads highlighted club services.
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Busile Lodge
Perry
Indiana
Abraugtiout
Sien
Kiwanis
Rastery
Lions Surups
Compromise to Develop In Controversy Over Civil Service
Harrisburg sept 29 prospects of a compromise emerged in a civil service dispute over relief administration tests. Senator Harry Shapiro said the public assistance employment board would re examine lists with new oral exams and return qualified hires to the list. The Senate and House committees planned further hearings to finalize a report over the next month.
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Harrisburg
Relief Administration
Harry Shapiro
Philadelphia
Senate
Department of Public Assistants
House
Rélief Administration
John Dent
Shapiro
Leo A. Achterman
D-Monroe
Judge James Warns of Industry Exodus From Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh September 28 Judge Arthur H James warned that a Democratic victory could trigger a mass movement of industry from Pennsylvania. In Mecelesport he charged high state taxes throttling business under George Earle and urged voters to prevent the “death knell” for Earle and his administration while defending relief for the needy.
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Pittsburgh
Arthur H. James
Pennsylvania
Fayette County
Mecleesport
Allegheny County
Earle
George (Earle
George Earle
James
Europe
Roosevelt appoints emergency board to avert railroad strike
A three man board named by President Roosevelt will start Friday to seek a compromise after mediation failed. Railroads had planned a 15 percent wage cut next Saturday and voted to strike. The act imposes a 60 day delay before wage cuts or strikes, with a 30 day report period and another 30 days of maintenance of the status quo.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Pittsburgh conference marks 140th anniversary events
Uniontown Sept 28 UP Business sessions opened for the 140th anniversary meeting of the Pittsburgh conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The 1788 gathering near the Alleghenies was in Mrs Ann Murphy’s log home with 13 ministers. Over 200 ministers and hundreds of lay delegates attend this conference. Sessions run through Sunday night with ministerial assignments to follow.
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Uniontown
Pittsburgh
Methodist Episcopal Church
Alléghenies
Hersois
Ann Murphy
Treasury balance report shows large net position
Washington on September 28 reports treasury data for September 26 receipts of 11.13 million dollars and expenditures of 30.90 million, leaving a net balance of 3.05237401198 billion dollars including a 2.430740120.58 million working balance. Customs receipts for the month amount to 24.40590797 million.
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Washington
the Treasury
British Prime Minister Reflects on Sudeten Crisis and Peace Efforts
In a London address, Neville Chamberlain recalls assurances about retraining German influence and the need for self determination for Sudeten Germans. He cites three options in July negotiations with Czechoslovakia and Sudeten Germans, stressing mediation to avert war and uphold peace.
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Czechoslovakia
Chamberlain
Parlianent
Deadock
Germany
Scout Leaders Rally At William Penn Council Camp
Boy Scout leaders from all parts of the William Penn Council gather at the Scout Camp for a Fats Rally. The afternoon offers recreations such as sleet shooting quoits rifle practice archery and hikes. A 6 40 p m dinner for Scoutmasters followed by a fireside session outlines the year’s program with songs and fellowship. The event aims for a large attendance as a first of its kind in the council.
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William Penn Council
Boy Scouts of America
Taxpayers Plan School Forum in White Township
An open forum for taxpayers will be held at 8:06 tonight at the Courthouse with White Township residents about building a new consolidated school on the Fowler farm, Clymer Road, now Indiana. The school board will attend to answer questions on a proposal in which 61 percent of the cost would be state funded.
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White Township
Fowler Farm
Clymer Road
Indiana
Markets Report From Pittsburgh And Chicago Grain Fluctuations
Market notes show Pittsburgh wholesale produce demand moderate with assorted apples and potatoes listed by grade and region, while Chicago futures slide after early gains as peace talks temper war nerves and grain prices retreat, with details on wheat and corn movements and basis bids. A stray line on paper vase production and wood pulp craft appears in the clippings.
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Chicago
State Moves to Take Over County Mental Hospitals
Governor George H. Earle signs legislation placing state oversight of county mental hospitals, with $7.5 million for reconstruction at Byberry Hospital in Philadelphia. The measure passed the House 111 to 44 amid GOP and Allegheny County objections. Senate action included a one mill tax increase for Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and a $26,500 deficiency appropriation to the anthracite commission.
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Harrisburg
Sant
George H. Earle
General State Authority
Byberry Hospital
Philadelphia
House
Senate
PWA
Allegheny County
Byberry
Department of Justice
Pittsburgh
Anthracite Commission
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Loew's Inc
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Centra! RR
North Amer Co
Packard Motor
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Phillips Pet
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