Japan Leaders Pressure Hirota For Sweeping Cabinet Reforms
Tokyo September 29 Powerful militarist leaders in the army and navy pressed Premier Hirota for drastic changes to the government without discussion. They demanded a combined cabinet policy board and consolidation of foreign affairs with the overseas ministry plus mergers of several ministries and departments. Terauchi threatened resignation if reforms stalled, while Hirota sought an inquiry commission.
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James A. Mills
Associated Press
Tokyo
Koki Hirota
Juichi Terauchi
War Party
Japan
Foreign Office
Overseas
Agriculture
Forestry
Commerce
Hirota
Army
Navy
Terauchi
Supreme War Council
Keisuke Okada
Red Cross Flood Relief Efforts Highlight County Report
The Red Cross details a 1936 county flood response with 1575 volunteers, 73 truckloads of donated food, 50 truckloads of clothing, 7 shelters, and 1500 people aided. It lists home hygiene classes, first aid training, two emergency first aid stations, and 28 disaster programs funded by $22,605.71 in relief contributions.
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American Red Cross Aquatic School
Red Cross
Torrance State Hospital
American Red Cross
Congress of the United States
War Department
Chicago
Motor Corps
The
Lutherans Plan Sermons For Their Jewish Friends
The United Lutheran Church in America marks the eighteenth Sunday after Trinity on October 11 with special emphasis on relations with Jewish people. Lutherans invite Jewish friends to church, pastors preach on Christ and the Jews, and prayers aid the Jewish community. In Pittsburgh area, Rev. Arthur J. Phofl leads a program across 45 churches under Legum Memorial, with Rev. Dan B. Bravin supervising, to promote Hebrew Christian fellowship and gospel understanding.
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United Lutheran Church In America
Arthur J. Phofl
Lutheran Church
Pittsburgh and
Allegheny
United Lutheran Church
Western Pennsylvania
Legum Memorial
Pittschurgh
Dan B. Bravin
Pennsylvania
Hays Street
East Liberty
Pittsburgh
The People's Red Cross Touches Citizens Across Nation
The passage highlights Red Cross nationwide reach through Travelers' Aid and six social agencies from across the United States. It notes Travelers' Aid Red Cross as the authorized Indiana representative and emphasizes the organization's role in public service, labeling Red Cross as The People's Red Cross.
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Mation
United States
Travelers’ Aid
Red Cross
National Association
Indiana County
People’s Red Cross
Socialists Fight Retreat Near Burgas Amid Madrid Road Clash
At Burgas a band of Socialists tried a counter-attack against the Fascist dominated city. Government troops were driven from the first village on the highway to Madrid, Olias Del Rey. From Vienna came news of Prince Alfonso Carlos of Bourbon's death after being struck by an automobile.
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Burgas
Toledo
Madrid
Olias del Rey
Vienna
Alfonso Carlos of Bourbon
Siege Tales From Toledo Alcazar Fury and Food Scarcity
Reports from Toledo describe the Alcazar siege lasting 72 days with artillery and dynamite. Survivors recount dire hunger with scarce food and water while fascists held the fortress, many killed or missing as Madrid defenses brace for new assaults and calls for manpower rise.
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Alcazar
No Slackening in Campaign
Middle West leaders declare a firm resolve to end personal rule in Washington amid criticisms of waste and incompetence. They accuse the administration of harming farmers dairymen workers by policies that punish abundance and favor scarcity, with a clumsily framed social security tax, and consider further campaign stops in Oklahoma City, Columbus, and Marietta as possible engagements.
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Middle West
Washington
Landon
Oklahoma City
Lake States
Columbus
Marietta Academy
Marietta
Giants and Yankees Prepare for World Series Clash at Polo Grounds
The article outlines a potential six or seven game World Series between the New York Giants and New York Yankees at the Polo Grounds with expected gate receipts near 1 million dollars. It notes star pitchers Carl Hubbell and Lefty Gomez, possible rotations, and the contrast between Yankee batting strength and the Giants defense led by Hubbell. It discusses expected attendance, prize pools, and the incentive structure for players in the opening games.
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Polo Grounds
Yankee
Carl Hubbell
Yankees
Cardinals
Hubbell
Joe McCarthy
Vernon
Hal Schumacher
Freddy Fitzsimmons
Giants
Starford Ox Roast A Big Success
Green Township Democrats drew over 2,000830 attendees for an ox roast and all day rally at Starford Ball Park. Steve Fuleki chaired the program with speakers including Joseph Gray Howard Spicher Harry Fee J Charles Short FJ Watson John Ghizzoni D J Brownlee L Claycomb David Campbell and Eddie Sams. A parade two ball games and races followed.
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Green Township
Democras
Starford
Starford Ball Park
Steve Fuleki
Commodore
Joseph Gray
Congress
Howard Spicher
Harry W. Fee
Yankees and Giants Primed for World Series Showdowns
The debate weighs managerial edges and season form in predicting a Yankees Giants World Series. Key factors include Hubbel and Gehrig’s power, DiMaggio’s rookie potential, Ruth’s shadow, Mel Ott’s clutch bat, and pitching gaps with Pearson out until weekend. managers Terry and McCarthy cited as possible leaders of rival clubs.
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Gehrig
Yankees
Joe DiMaggio
Ruth
Ruppert Rifles
DiMaggio
Mel Ott
Giants
Gehril
Bill Dickey
Little Mel
Monte Pearson
Gomez
Ruffing
Pat Malone
Johnny Murphy
Bunéo Hadley
Old Age Benefits by Federal Grant in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports that Pennsylvania will aid about 53 000 people through a federal grant of 3 075 975 dollars for the quarter ended September 20. The state now helps 40 000 and qualifies for federal grants after lowering the age from 70 to 64. Pennington said 45 000 to 18 000 more may qualify and about 75 000 on the waiting list will be found eligible after review.
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Harrisburg
John D. Pennington
Welfare
Pennsylvania
Pennington
Robber Routed By Pack Of Cigarettes At Confectionery
In Lititz on September 29 a youth with a pistol entered a confectionery and demanded cash. Christian Snyder confronted him, produced a pack of cigarettes, and swung it at the robber. The assailant took the cigarettes and fled, wounded.
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Lititz
Christian Snyder
Westinghouse Engineer Samuel Zintner Dies in Pittsburgh
Dr Samuel Montgomery Zintner 64 vice president of engineering at Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company died at his home He pioneered radio broadcasting and receiving devices while general manager of the National Signaling Company His death occurred in Pittsburgh on September 28 4
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Pittsburgh
Samuel Montgomery Zintner
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Zintner
National Signaling Company
District Scouts Plan Activities in Blairsville Area
Conemaugh district Scouts of the William Penn Council met at Sportsmen's Club to finalize fall and winter activity plans. Awards were presented by Scout Executive Robert P. Shotts to Second Class recipients Jimmy Keirn and Dean Baker. First Class awards went to RaymondByram and Fred Clever. Merit badges went to Donald Valauri Clifton Steele Dick Steele John Smith Paul Olson Donald McRea Bill Loucks Kenneth Haydon Fred Clever William Bergman Paul Bergman Edgar Baker Robert Watson Paul Forshr and Robert Shick. Star awards were earned by Paul Bergman Clifton Steele John Smith Donald Valauri Richard Steele Kenneth Haydon Robert Watson and Paul Forsha. Paul Olson received Life Award for Troop No. 5 Indiana. Dwight Gressley scoutmaster Lemon Ralston chaired troop counties. A woods trip near Indiana opened fall and winter activities with a weiner toast. Outdoor gathering drew good attendance and brisk weather. Troop No. 7 Indiana Lions Club spent a day and night at Camp William Penn with Scoutmaster S. W. Boyd who reported near full registration.
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Conemaugh District Scouuts
William Penn Council
Sportsmen's Club
Blairsville Court of
Bill Loucks
Kenneth Haydon
Fred Clever
William Bergman
Paul Bergman
Edgar Baker
Robert Watson
Paul Forshr
Robert Shick
Clifton Steele
John Smith
Donald Valauri
Richard Steele
Paul Forsha
Paul Olson
Indiana
Indiana Lions Club
Camp
William Penn
S. W. Boyd
Boyd
Cherry Tree and Barnesboro Tie 7-7 in Historic Rivalry
Cherry Tree High and Barnesboro high schools played to a 7-7 tie in the annual matchup. Fedorko returned a kickoff 60 yards for Barnesboro and Pavlick added the extra point. Cherry Tree answered with a second quarter touchdown, Thorpe scoring after a series that included a Bernecky to Scavan pass and a run by Thorpe, with Bernecky adding the kick. Officials noted penalties and lineups list players for both teams.
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Cherry Tree
Barnesboro
Cherry Tree High School
Fedorko
Pavlick
Clark
Bernecky
Scavan
Scaban
Thorpe
Janosko
Tos
LE J
Kovachik Rorabauga
Plasky
Gentles
Monus Lubert
Linden Kennedy
Wallace Morley
Tattorney Mattie
Williams Janosko
Federka Conn
Gach Bernecky
M. Pavlick
Binder
Bearer
Wagner
Blum
Elias
Katehmer
Federko
McaAnulty
Myers
Aukenbaugh
Potter's Field for Unidentified Auto Death
In Uniontown on September 29 a grave awaited the body of a man found in an automobile hidden in mountain woodland. Coroner S A Baltz announced identification failure. The man left a note requesting cremation with no song flowers or weeping. He died from carbon monoxide from a car whose license plates were removed.
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Uniontown
Potters Field
S. A. Baltz
Treasury Balance and Sept Receipts Report
Washington on September 26 shows receipts of 38.36 million dollars and expenditures of 46.12 million, leaving a treasury balance of 2.20899917883 billion. Customs receipts for the month amount to 29.28 million dollars.
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Washington
The
Treasury
State liquor store looted in Pittsburg robbery
Police held Carl Allen, 24, Oklahoma City, in connection with a state liquor store holdup that netted between 200 and 300 dollars. Anthony Zilan, a truck driver, overpowered the suspect after a shove in the truck and helped clerks search for the robber.
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Pittsburg
Carl Allen
Oklahoma City
Anthony Zilan
Mixed Local Fragments Highlight Oddities And Incidents
Harrisville report notes a dog bark causing a cow to jump a milk stool incident injuring Mrs Libbie Jones. Shelby scene shows mayor fining city dock offender R B Jenkins with cleanup broom worth 19 20. Chicago tale covers Lt Costello arrest over eyelashes in burlesque costume. Bancroft note reports Charles McMahon borrowing a horse during a fight where four horses, including McMahon’s, were involved.
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Shelby
D. B. Young
R. B. Jenkins
Jenkins
State College Twins Get Legit Stage Show
FYwin brothers formerly at Pennsylvania State College present their first stage work And Stars Remain in Pittsburgh under theatre guild auspices. Helen Gahagan and Clifton Webb co star while Ben Smith plays a reformist politician. The EPSTEIN brothers, once undergraduates, return after Hollywood to stage to pleased Penn State students.
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State College
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania State College
Tullus J
Philip G. Epstein
Theatre Guild
Helen Gahagan
Clifton Webb
Penn State
Nittany Lion
Epstein Brothers
Holl
Ywood
Stara
Rives
Miss Gahagah
Webb
Miss Gahagan
Ben Smith
Claudia Mongin
Obituary notices from several local residents
Obituaries report the deaths of Sophia Jane Wadding and several other residents, with funeral times and locations. Listed are Mrs. Wadding at 439 Water Street, Mrs. Walson A. Johnston in West Philadelphia Street, Mrs. Caroline Kathryn Blickenderfer of Belsano, Mrs. Della J. Muir of West Bolivar, Mrs. Susanna Spencer Hawk of Rossiter, Mrs. Maude Kunkle Bracken of Easton, and Bert Claypool of Belsano. The notices include survivor details, burial plans, and churches or cemeteries to be used for services.
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Sophia Jane Wadding
Water Street
Walson A. Johnston
West Philadelphia Street
Robinson Funeral Home
Greenwood Cemetery
Caroline Kathryn
Henry) Blickenderfer
Belsino
Belsano
DMRS
Della J. Muir
William F. Muir
West Bolivar
Christian Church
O. E. Bennett
Moxham Chrisham Church
Westview
William Muir
Robert
Walter Muir
Isaac
Culver
William
Sandy Ridge
Della
Denver Boyle
Robinson
J. W. Luther
Derry
John DeArmin
Brushvalley
Hannah Penrod
Jeannette
Elsie Penrod
Bolivar
Susanna (Spencer) Hawk
Adrian
Punxsulawney
Union Church
Rossiter
Jordan
Union Cemetery
David Hawk
Banks Township
Zachary
Jane Bruner Spencer
George B
Harvey B
Reed H
Rochester Mills
Curtin Spencer
Driftwood
Elizabeth Furel
Simon Henry
Maude Kunkle Bracken
Easton
Harry Kunkle
Coral
Coral Lutheran Chapel
Coral Cemetery
Harry
Grant
Blacklick
Wilma Bracken
Windher
Bert Claypool
Homewood Baptist Church
Walter Kennedy
Mr. Claypool
Harry Claypool
Kittanhing R. D
John Fry
Man Pleads Guilty To DUI In Banks Township
A man pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of liquor in Banks Township on September 12. He was sentenced to six to 12 months in the Allegheny County Workhouse and fined $200 plus costs. The article notes extensive reconstruction at Paitillg Airport serving Panama City.
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Banks Township
Allegheny County
Paitillg Airport
Panama City
State road bids open on Oct 9
The department of highways will open bids Oct. 8 on 12 projects to improve more than 16 miles of roads. Included are Indiana 0.31 mile pony truss bridges and a native stone base with reinforced concrete pavement on traffic route 680 and rural 32004 in Burrell and Blacklick townships.
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Harrisburg
Department of Highways
Indiana
Burrell
Blacklick Townships
Jefferson
Beaver Township
Pinchot to Tour Midwest for Landon Campaign
Former Pennsylvania Governor Gifford Pinchot will tour the Midwest and West to support Governor Alf Landon's presidential bid. The Speakers Bureau outlined appearances in Cleveland on Oct 5, Battle Creek on Oct 6, and northern Indiana on Oct 17 as part of a two week itinerary.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Midwest
West
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Fred 5. Parnell
Pinchot
Cleveland
Battle Creek
Mich
Indiana
New Airmail Route Cuts Buenos Aires to New York Time
New schedules recently put into operation bring airmail from Buenos Aires to New York in four and one half days, roughly 24 hours faster than previously possible. The enhancement reflects improved efficiency in international air-mail service and benefits business correspondence and passenger traffic between the two cities.
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Buenos Aires
New York
Brunos Appeal For Freedom In Slaying Case
Six Brune family members from Kelayres seek new trials after long prison terms for a five murder election eve melee. Counsel argue trial instructions were flawed. Chief Justice Kephart questions voluntary manslaughter guidance. Prosecutor contends instructions were adequate amid threats and allegations of self defense.
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Pittsburgh
Brune
Kelayres
Supreme Court
Bensamin R. Jones
Charles E. Berger
Pottsville
John D. Kephart
Albert L. Thomas
Meadville
John J. Bruno
Republcan
Yes
France Unveils Devaluation Plan After 25-Hour Session
Premier Leon Blum pushes a government backed devaluation of the franc reducing gold content from 65.5 mg to 49–43 mg, creating a 10 billion franc stabilization fund and granting sweeping powers to curb price rises. Senate debates with near‑term votes and possible 100‑vote government majority amid GOP‑leaning opposition fears.
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Senate
United States
Great Britain
Leon Blum
Roosevelt
Vincent Auriol
Finance Committee
Blum
Republican
Do You Remember Ryder Cup victory at Ridgewood NJ
One year ago United States defeated England pros nine matches to three at Ridgewood New Jersey in the Ryder Cup. Five years ago Mate won ten thousand Stanley Produce Stakes at Toronto. Ten years ago Judy sailed to Prince Friars stone cup top polo horse in national championship.
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United States
Ridgewood
N. J
Mate
Toronto
Jack Nelson
Judy
Argentina
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