State Air Tour Hurries Through Pennsylvania Event
A 100 plane air tour organized by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Aeronautics will begin in Harrisburg, then fly to Waynesboro Greensburg Pittsburgh Altoona Bloomsburg Scranton Wilkes Barre Allentown Philadelphia Lancaster and return to Harrisburg. Notable invitees include Casey Jones Dirk Merrill Major Jimmy Dodlittle and Al Williams. Officials plan to seek state registration for aircraft owners and pilots.
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Harrisburg
Bureau of Aeronautics
Beverly
Pennsylvania
Casey Jones
Newark
N. J
Dirk Merrill
Jimmy Dodlittle
U. & Army
al Wiliams
Navy
Aeronautics Bureau
Gost
Halsey Bet Jey
Bureau
Waynesboro
Greenscourg
Pittsburgh
Altoona
Bloomsburg
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Allentown
Philadelphia
Lancaster v
CLYMER DRIVER HURT IN CRASH NEAR SHARON
A Sharon to Pittsburgh bus collided with a small car near Bobby's Corners killing the automobile driver Ralph White 28 of New Castle and injuring three companions Robert Cunningham James Confar aged 8 and Frank Rogan 11 all of New Castle. Bus driver James Williams 21 of Pittsburgh was cited for not turning at a crossroads.
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Andrew Sheyock
Shelocta
Sharon
Pittsburgh
Bobby's Corners
Ralph White
New Castle
Robert Cunningham J
James Confar
Frank Rogan
Gorp
John Witherspoon
Motor Police
James Williams
Witherspoon
Williams
Austin
Chinese Lines Held In Push On Shanghai Front
Across a 25 mile Shanghai front Japanese forces pressed with tanks motorized units and thousands of cavalry. Chinese and Japanese reports clash over progress near the north station Kaiting and Liuho as Japanese warships bombarded Pootung and the Whangpoo area while 30 Japanese aircraft pounded targets north of Shanghai. Chinese estimates cite about 140000 Japanese soldiers and 13000 marines and tailors taking part along the front with heavy shelling and evacuations near the International Settlement. In North China the Japanese consolidated an advance toward Hankow along the railroad.
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Shanghai
Kaiting
Liuho
Yangtze
Whangpoo
Pootung
Waosung
Yangtzepoo
Welch Fusiliers
International Settlement
North
China
Hankow
Peace Officers Scored For Lack Of Convictions
Harrisburg Sept 29 The Governor's committee investigating discipline in the merged state police and highway patrol scored Aldermen and Justices of the Peace for lack of convictions It found no complaints from the former state police and urged a social obligation campaign in minor judiciary to curb reckless driving It recommended pay raises for all Pennsylvania Motor Police and suggested ghost car patrols to deter dangerous drivers with potential arrests at service stations or hot dog stands
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Harrisburg
State Police
Highway Patrol
A. S. Janeway
Esrle
Janeway
A. BF. M. Chandler
J. Thomas
Heistand
Ine Threr
Pennsylvania Motor Police
Percy W. Foote
Liquor Ring Defendants Freed on Directed Verdict
Eleven of forty two defendants in the Bradford Olean liquor conspiracy case were released today by Federal Judge R M Gibson after a directed verdict due to government failure to involve them. The court and U S Attorneys agreed. Remaining defendants kept their trials as hearings continued. Cleared defendants include Pasquale Augimeri William Palmero Angello Bacarri Suan Mack Marguerite Macs Joan Navel Elliott Johnson Florence Piazza Anthony Sazza Mary Scrivo and Tony Scrivo, all of Bradford or Olean.
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Bradford
Olean
R. M. Gibson
U. S
Pasquale Augimeri
William Palmero
Angello Bacarri
Suan Mack
Marguerite Macs
Joan Navel
Elliott Johnson
Florence Piazza
Anthony Sazza
Mary Scrivo
Tony Scrivo
Japanese Advances and Coastal Raids Reported Near Peiping
Reports from the area describe Japanese forces capturing Sinla 130 miles south of Peiping and advancing toward the North China expeditionary HQ near the Yellow River. South China coast attacks continued with Canton raided. Hongkong observers note destroyer activity against Chinese junks while cholera cases in international settlements rise to 1985 with foreign deaths. doctors cite Chinese disease immunity.
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Peiping
Sinla
Tientsin
North China Expeditionary Force
Yellow River
Shantung Province
Shantung
Tehsien
South China
Canton
Hongkong
Canton River
Roosevelt Eyes Expanded Federal Courts
The article discusses President Roosevelt’s proposal to add sixteen federal judges as part of a judiciary reform. It notes plans to appoint extra judges to replace those who did not retire at 70 after ten years on the bench, with caps on total increases and a limit on supreme court additions. The judicial conference focuses on circuit and district courts as observers debates new blood for the judiciary. The outcome may hinge on how the Supreme Court, starting a new term, views the revision bill after upholding New Deal laws last term.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Judicial Conference
Washington
Justice Black Still Awaits Official Duties Yet Paid
Washington reports Justice Hugo Black has not yet performed an official duty as a Supreme Court Justice but will receive 2333.32 in court pay by midnight. His oath was taken August 19 and Justices earn 20000 annually. National Broadcasting Co offered time for a statement, and Black replied thanks for the offer.
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Washington
Hugo L. Blac
Supreme Court
Iunior
Washington National
Oil men warn on flooding filling stations in PA
State College September 28 Pennsylvanian refiners and marketers conference listens as Alexander Wall says too many filling stations are being established and warns oil firms may withdraw pumps from retailers back doors. Speakers Brace Wakefield McCoy and Demarest discuss delivery sizes security for payment and cash discounts limits to avoid losses.
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State College
Pennsylvania
Alexander Wall
Robert Morris Associates
H. R. Wakefield
Sun Oil Company
Philadelphia
BR. R. McCoy
Gulf Refining Company
Pittsburgh
T. M. Demarest
Conenango Refining Company
Warren
Black questioned on Klan ties aboard City of Norfolk
Aboard the City of Norfolk Justice Black faced reporters aboard the liner in Hampton Roads. He refused to elaborate on claims of Klan ties, saying he would make no further statements. At Norfolk dock dawn arrival drew a large press delegation as Black and Mrs. Black prepared to return to Washington. Capitol talk shifted to possible outcomes including resignation, impeachment, or official inquiries into the charges.
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Black
The
Invisible Empire
Ifu
Pittsburgh
Past Gazette
Lhe Post-Gazette
Paul Black
Norfolk
Washington
Norfolk Dock
Quarrantine
Old Point Comfort
Coast Guard
Hampton Roads
Justice
Mrs. Black
Roosevelt
O'Connor
House Rules Committee
New York
Rutledge to testify in Bethlehem steel hearing
Johnstown Labor Board recalls Charles Rutledge secretary of Johnstown Bank and Trust and Citizens Committee leader to testify in the Bethlehem steel plant dispute. He kept donor lists but may withhold names. committee turned about $30,000 to Mayor Shields for law and order. Editorial slams Mayor Shields over private funds use.
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Johnstown
Labor Board
Charles Rutledge
Johnstown Bank and ‘Trust ‘Company
Citizens Committee
Bethlehers Steletritte
Th Steel Concern
Rutledge
Rufledge
Hoyt Moore
Bethlehem
Leonard Keller
Francis Martin
Sidney D. Evans
Plank Management
Cambria Works
Martin
Evans
Batniehem
Daniel J. Shields
Johnstown Democrat
Mornings
Shields
Supreme Court case questions Black for bench seat
A Senate and presidential commission discussion emerges with a possible finding by the Supreme Court that Black is ineligible. Albert Levitt and Patrick Henry Kelly challenge the appointment, arguing it violates the constitutional ban on two members of Congress increasing office emoluments. Congress recently allowed voluntary retirement of Supreme Court Justices at age 70. Black takes his seat pending action.
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Presidential Commission
Hig
Wheeler D-Mont
Supreme Court
Black
Albert Levitt
Fatrick Henry Kelly
Boston
Congress
Permanent Blockade On Court Proposal Recorded In Interview
Stinenfield discusses a Supreme Court measure origin and states the matter is not partisan. The seven member commission proposes the court proposal report and collaboration with special congressional committees to study the federal court system. If Congress considers changes, another bar referendum could be recommended to decide the commission's course.
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Stinenfield
Supreme Court
Arthur Kane Speaks At Lions Club Meeting In College Hall
Arthur Kane addressed attendees at the Lions Club meeting held in the college auditorium during the Eight O Clock Teaching Festival. Indiana residents heard a notable lecture in recent years. Next Tuesday Dorothy Peterson's Melodears will perform at the Night School. Clair Marshall attended as a guest.
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Indiana
Dorothy Peterson
Melodears
Rotary
Kiwanis
Missionaries at Convention Today in Indiana Branch Meeting
The third of four sessions of the annual Missionary Convention of the Indiana Branch of the Christian and Missionary Alliance was held at the Cort House on Philadelphia Street. Miss G. M. Wells spoke on Congo missions, noting fortieth year of her service and displays from the Belgian Congo, including medals from the King of Belgium. Rev. John Bechtel illustrated Chinese work with lantern slides, detailing farming in Southern China, a Hongkong rat collector, idol worship, and a headless royal cook shrine. the program closes tonight with Rev. E. D. Pinney and Bechtel speaking at 7:30 p.m. at the Court House.
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Indiana
The
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Cort House
Philadelphia Street
G. M. Wells
John Bechtel
South China
Hongkong
Wells
Africa
Belgian Congo
Miss Wells
M. A
Congo
South
China
Court House
E. D B. Pinney
Johnstown
E. D. Pinney
Alliance
Kwangsi
President Grandpa Visits Sis and Buzzie in Seattle
President and First Lady rested at Boettiger home in Seattle after a cross country tour featuring 19 speeches. Huge crowds greeted the train as it traveled from Portland to Vancouver with stops at Bonneville and Mount Hood, where Bonneville dam project was dedicated and federal dam use urged to balance national growth and smaller communities.
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Roosevelt
Sistie
Buzzie Dall
John Boetiger
Boettiger
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Elliott Bay
Puget Sound
Ihru
Portland
Ore
Bonneville
Timberline Lodge
Mi. Hood
Vancouver
Wash
Washington
Army Budget Halts Big Guns At Indiantown Gap Maneuver
At Indiantown Gap on September 20 1947 the Eighth Division conducted a three day mock battle in a valley between Blue and Second Mountains near Lebanon and Strausstown. Budget limits kept artillery fire to blank rounds as infantry tanks and observation planes simulated a major enemy clash. The exercise ended at night with the division withdrawing, closing two weeks of maneuvers by Third Corps units.
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Indiantown Gap
Third Corps
Lebanon
Strausstown
Blue Mountain
Second Mountain
Harrisburg
St. Joseph's Springs
Bengan
Power rulers consider plea to consolidate utilities
The Federal Power Commission discussed merging two subsidiaries of Associated Gas and Electric by selling Pennsylvania Electric to Pennsylvania Edison. Both firms cite shared management and reduced duplication as reasons, with Edison to assume debts and Pennsylvania Electric to cancel its stock. offices are in Johnstown and Altoona, Pennsylvania.
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Washington
Federal Power Commission
Associated Gas Land Electric Company
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Pennsylvania Edison Company
Altoona
Johnstown
Heart-Balm Wife Answers Questions at Wilder Case
In Pittsburgh on September 29, Clinton S. Wilder’s wife faced cross examination as she seeks a common pleas court order for support from the Warren munitions magnate. She testified she was not drunk the night she and Wilder wed and recounted a altercation over being pulled from a couch, while detailing his reported wealth of 12 to 15 million dollars.
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Pittsburgh
Clinton S. Wilder
Wilder
Common Pleas
Warren
Obituary Mrs Rachel Trusal 85 Washington Township native
Mrs Rachel Stewart Trusal 85 lifelong Washington township resident died at home in Chambersville after a long illness. Born April 8, 1842 to Alexander and Rachel Harmon Stewart, her husband William J. Trusal died in 1910. Survived by seven daughters and many descendants. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday at her residence with interment in Washington Cemetery. She was a Willet Methodist Church member. Rev J K Boston to preside.
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Rachel
Stewart) Trusal
Washington Township
Chambersville
Alexander
Harmon) Stewart
William J. Trusal
Myra Dougall
Braeburn
Maude Adamson
Plumville
Dessie Gillan
Kittanning
Dora Love
Albana
Grace Adamson
Creekside
Ida Downey
Emma Bethel
Laura Wilkins
Acne
Emma Harmon
J. K. Boston
The Blade of Beverly Hills in Collier's preview
Movie and stage critic Kyle Crichton previews Collier's upcoming issue with a focus on Indiana Pennsylvania connections. A compact, modern style article analyzes film writing, noting long trains of steel aspects and a preaching service listed at 2 45 by Reverend Homer Baughman of Nant-y-Glo.
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Kyle Crichton
Collier's
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Margiotti Will Decide Stand In Philadelphia Inquiry
Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti planned to decide whether to supersede District Attorney Charles F. Kelley and direct the city crime and vice investigation after meetings with the Ruth committee and Mayor S. Davis Wilson. Wilson submitted 20 000 arrest records from his tenure. Kelley was labeled unfit to lead the grand jury probe as Philadelphia’s closely watched inquiry continued with witnesses in City Hall.
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Harrisburg
Charles J. Margiotti
Philadelphia
Ruth Committee
Charles F. Kelley
S$. Davis Wilson
Kelley
Marglotti
Wilson
Grand Jury
Police Bureau
Graud
City Hall
Consolidated listing of major firms and holdings
A dense, OCR style inventory of numerous corporations and brands spanning chemicals steel oil rail and consumer goods. The list names Amoco Anaconda Atlas Copco Chrysler Cor Jungle of abbreviations includes Edison Consol Oil Du Pont Eastman Kodak Gen Elec Gen Motors IBM Levi Strauss Lehigh Coal Mack Trucks North American Penn Central Rail and others, reflecting a broad prewar or midcentury corporate landscape.
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Aleo Am
Anaconda
Ad Refining
Balt
Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel Briggs Mig
Burr
Calumet
Cerro de Pas
Chrysler Corp
Cora Cola Caml Solvents
Cons Edison
Consol Oil Corn Products Crane Co
del Lack and
West Darvelas Alvoratt du Pone
del Eastman Kodak
Anta Lite
Gen
Elec
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Gillette
Saf R
Hard-Wallker
Hershey Choc
Hudson Motor
Int Harvester Int
Nick Can
Kennecott Cop
Kresge Lehigh Port ¢ Lehigh Cal Coal
Loew's Inc
Mack Trucks
Monigom Ward Nash-Kelvinator
Nat Biscuit
Nat Distillers
Nat Paw
NY Central RR
Plan to unify naval patrols against piracy in Mediterranean
British, Italian and French experts discuss a plan to bring Turkey into full cooperation with the Navy patrol. Delegates will sign the scheme and rush it to the three governments for approval. Zones assign waters for each nation from the Tyrrhenian to the Aegean with Suez as gateway.
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Paris
Franch
Adteed Thdey
Tuly
Nyoit
Conte Ferance
Mons
Great Britain
France
Mediterranean
Italy
Sardinia
Marseille-Algiers
Britain
Aegean Sea
Syria
Suez Canal
Overcrowded districts push for four hour minimum days
Reading officials back a 44 hour work week for teachers. Edwin Hettinger urged a study to cap hours, Dr. Ford supported relief from excess work, and Eugene Hendricks proposed hiring extra teachers to reduce workloads.
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Reading
Edwin L. Hettinger
Thomas H. Ford
Eugene F. Hendricks
Unable to determine complete headline from fragment
The article fragment describes a patient named Yocum treated at Temple Hospital after a gunshot injury. Doctors report the first successful amplification of sounds from the injury and discuss the possibility of a carotid artery rerouting operation to relieve pressure from rapid blood flow.
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Yocum
Temple Hospital
Fay
Urge Dredging Earth Dikes and Foreign Remarks
A fragment discusses calls to dredge earth en dikes and notes remarks aimed at Germany, Russia, Republican Spain, and Mexico. It mentions the Vatican extending quasi official recognition to the Insurgent regime in Spain against the Valencia government and reviews between the church and the Mexican Republic over church policies.
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Germany
Russia
Spain
Mexico
Vatican
Valencia
Repubblic
Pittsburgh Markets Reported Mixed Demand on Produce and Livestock
Markets in Pittsburgh on September 29 showed moderate demand with produce prices varying by item. Apples ranged from 60 to 90 cents per bushel for several varieties, while potatoes held steady around 1.10 to 2.05 per 100 pounds. hogs and cattle faced mixed movements, with hogs down 12.5 to 25 cents and cattle largely steady to firmer on certain lines. The note adds an odd closing line about shark flesh as poultry food.
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Pittsburgh
Delaware
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
New Jersey
Maine
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Daucherty
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