Reorganization Bill Nearing Decisive House Vote
Washington April 8 The House nears a decisive vote on the government reorganization bill amid a fight over eliminating the proposed department of welfare Democrats dissent and seek Roosevelt’s drop of the plan Leaders claim confidence in passage while foes insist they will block the measure. The bill grants the president power to reorganize agencies for two years and to consolidate or abolish them with tentative approval of the major section.
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Bulletin
Infernational News Service
Washington
Department of Welfare
House
Roosevelt
Billy Fivivt
Whiteke
Hayes Fund
Awas Py Peeted
Tate Torlay
Lestim Fn
Senate
Mr. Roosevelt
Rural residents urged to feed birds by Ma honing Sportsmen
PA NEWS reports Frank Conti of Hillsville urging rural residents to feed birds. He notes a survey showing birds in need of food and says bird food can be obtained at his home. The item is part of a rural notice section amid local chatter and classifieds.
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Sident
Ma~ Honing Sportsmen's Association
Conti
Hillsville
Daily Weather Report Summary
Wesihier reports weather for five periods this morning. Data include river stage and precipitation with temperatures around 6.0. The report compares current figures to the same date a year ago and notes AMAgUnIT 101k and Semiperacuie values.
Opening of new public library home set for April 12
The article announces the opening program for the new public library at the corner of North and Mercer streets on Tuesday evening April 12 at 7 30 with an open house for the public. Rev Phillip C Pearson and Wyht McCaslin participate and the city accepts the building in a formal ceremony. A flag for the roof pole will be presented by the D A R and a lodge representative presents the ceremony ends with an inspection of the library interior.
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North
Mercer Streets
Alice Sterling
Thas
Phillip C. Pearson
Trinity Church
Wyht McCaslin
Public Library Board of Trustees
Charles EB. McGrath
E. J. Blanning
Lodgec
Tremp Falls to Insurgents as Spain’s Frontline Advances
Rebels claim seizure of Tremp, a key site housing 60 percent of Barcelona’s electricity, capturing the main power station, dam, and reservoir. Franco forces also cut two high tension lines to Loyalist tally. Fierce Catalan fighting reported before Tremp’s fall with heavy casualties.
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Miternagions
Pranco-Spau
Tremp
Barcelona
Salamanca
Francisco Franco
Alan de
Rescue Effort Seeks Seven Children Trapped in Snow Bus
A convoy of 60 men with trucks and ambulances fights 15 foot snowdrifts to reach seven children stranded overnight in a school bus south of Pampa Texas. The incident halted local routes as one bus became stuck in a snowbank while other buses resumed destinations.
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Crulseviny
International News
Pampa
Texas
Prate
Here
O. T. Lindsey
Gray County
Texas Panhandle
Barnum In & Bailen Out returns to YM C A arena show
A large crowd enjoyed the YMCA annual benefit circus with monkeyshines and comic acts by a cast of 190. The show marked the first YM C A circus since 1931 and drew praise for entertainment quality and novelty. The section notes a 7:45 pm performance and promises a continuation on page two.
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YM. GC. A
Barnem
Detroit Street Car Strike Ends
Detroit street car workers ended a one day transportation strike after voting to accept Mayor Readings peace proposal endorsed by a five man committee. Service will resume immediately as the mass meeting concluded with a nearly unanimous vote.
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Detroit
Motor City
Richard W
Detroit Street Railway Commission
Feed Birds Coen Warns Sportsmen Urgently
Game Protector Frank L. Coen urged hunters to feed birds as rain and ice threaten quail and ringnecks. He said feeds available at New Castle Ford and Coal Company and stressed shelter and rapid action to prevent starvation of released birds.
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Frank L. Coen
Ihe New Castle Ford and Coal Company
Foen
Coon
Actor Slain After Disappearance Near Weirton Pageant
Arthur Rowland a Qa veer-olu actor and amateur musician from Hylays Cove West Virginia was found shot to death on a lonely mine road near Burgettstown. He had disappeared from Weirton while directing rehearsals for an Easter pageant. His car was later found abandoned and the body located on a road near Zanesville Ohio. Central Press reports the incident as a homicide with the unknown killer.
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Arthur Rowland
Hylays Cove
W. Va
Burgettstown
Rowlard
Zanesville
O. Rowland
Weirton
Central Press
Fairless Banquet Set For April 22
President Benjamin F. Fairless of United States Steel will attend the Junior Chamber of Commerce industrial dinner in New Castle on Friday evening April 22. His Pittsburgh office confirmed the date changing from April 14 announced earlier.
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Benjamin F. Fairless
United States Steel Corporation
New Castle
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Presbyterial Meeting Set for April 28 at New Wilmington
Shenango Presbyterial of the Presbyterian church will hold its annual meeting in New Wilmington on Thursday April 28 with Monday sessions. Speakers include Mrs Wendell Dutt a Lawrence County missionary now in the United States and Dr H Donaldson head of the Manual Boys’ School in Albuquerque New Mexico.
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Shenango
Help Business Tax Bill Nears Final Action
A Democratic Republican Senate coalition is poised to pass the bill amid few amendments. Proposals include raising surtax rates, boosting personal exemptions, taxing farm product luxuries, raising whisky excise, repealing the stamp tax on future delivery, and taxing government bond income. Debate centers on pine import exemptions and related provisions.
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Chten International News Service
Washington
dJubilant
Senate
Lafallette
Wisconsin
Pope
Idaho
House
Clark
Missouri
President Roosevelt Mulls New All-Inclusive Relief Plan
President Roosevelt said the $1.09 billion relief estimate for 1938-39 would not suffice and he plans to present Congress with an all encompassing program. He indicated a possible $1.5 billion bond issue to loan funds to states cities and subdivisions interest free over a long repayment period, while details were not yet discussed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Slippery Rock Students Tour Shenango Pottery
Nearly 200 students from Slippery Rock State Teachers College visited Shenango Pottery for an afternoon tour. Guided by foremen and professors, they saw pottery production from raw material to finished ware, admired hand decoration and decals, and noted modern tunnel kilns as part of new industrial processes.
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Slippery Rock
Slippery Rock State Teachers College
Shenango Pottery
Miller
Rift in Dutch Royal Family Spreads in Press
Reports say Queen Wilhelmina and her son in law Prince Bernhard have tensions over Sabbath observance. Coverage notes Juliana, the crown princess, and the newlyweds with their baby, while courtiers discuss disagreements and a quarrel that followed a gun incident.
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Halland
Wilhelmina
Prince Bernhard
Juliana
P. Bernhard
Soaling
Sunda Tolland
Prince
April blizzards and tornadoes hit multiple states
At least seventeen dead and many missing as April storms sweep the nation. Indiana reports four deaths from a blizzard near the capital, with floods and more wintry conditions forecast. Aliceville Alabama sees nine dead and forty injured. other damage reported in Mississippi towns and a Bond Texas schoolhouse destroyed, sparing a potential tragedy as students were dismissed.
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Conternationl News Service
Indiana
Whitestone
Aliceville
Ala
Ippi
Ano
Dillburg
Reform
Beaverton
Gordo
Carrollton
Millport
Bond
Hayperville
Brooksville
Hoolola Springs
Miss
Pampa
Tex
Planes Search Florida for Two Missing Flyers
Two dozen rescue planes hovered over Orlando area seeking Tora Pit and his flying instructor missing for 36 hours. The pair, Janes Patterson, 21, and Charles Triffith, took off Tuesday noon from Orlando airport for a cross country navigation practice.
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International News & Pittsburgh
Orlando
Tora Pit
Janes D. Patterson
Donora
J. F. Paterson
Donora Construction Company
Pita
Charles Triffith
Oclando
Feast of Paschal Lamb Observed by New Castle Chapter
Rose Croix held its annual solemn ceremony at The Cathedral last evening honoring departed brothers and reaffirming faith in Christ. Music preceded the service with Aliss Miller of Pittsburgh on the organ and the Woodlawn Fraternity Club Chorus performing. Past officers and the chaplain delivered remarks as Rev. Albert Ko Traves offered the benediction, concluding the rite.
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New Castle
Rose Croix
Rene
Aliss Toils Miller
Pitusburgh
Woodlawn Fraternity Club
Harry M. Brow
Ernes McNitt
Ralph CG. Bennett
Albert Ko Traves
Medvain
John J Mel Tiowne
Store Closing Hours Abandoned in Grove City
An abandoned notice from the Merchants' Association outlines proposed store closing hours in Grove City. Directors propose extended Saturday hours and a Wednesday half-holiday, citing low midweek activity and dissatisfaction with current closures.
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Imperial
Newad Grove City
Apt & Uniform
Merchants’ Association
Willeh
Start Big Effort To Turn Tide Of Business in U S
Senate favors tax modification as part of a large loan fund plan to boost relief efforts. The measure aims to channel hundreds of millions for nationwide support while agencies prepare announcements and review allocations.
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U.S
School Chorus Easter Concert Inspires Local Audience
Members perform on stage delivering a lively Easter program in a city school auditorium. Despite garbled lines, the event showcased student talent and community support through song and stage presence.
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