Coal Parley Urges Action By President In New Talks
New York April 73 Operators and mine union leaders resumed talks amid a stalemate over wage and hour terms. Mayor LaGuardia urged presidential intervention to avert industrial disruption and keep 320,000 Appalachian miners at work. City officials planned to import upstate power to run subways if coal shortages hit.
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Upstate
Clean Up Week set to mobilize Pennsylvania citizens
Pennsylvania news notes a Sunday incident where a dog distracted motorists on Rural and Park avenues. Upcoming Clean Up Week begins Monday April 24, urging New Castle and state residents to prepare and cooperate with authorities. Trout fishing opening had poor conditions but Sunday reports show some improvement with anglers taking several fine trout. Bursts of spring foliage appear with tamarack budding and leaves forming in a few days.
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Daily Weather Report Summary for United States
The 24 hour period ending 5 p.m. Sunday recorded a maximum of 82 and a minimum of 35 with 0.26 inches of precipitation and a river stage of 9.5 feet. For the 24 hours to 3 p.m. Saturday the maximum was 34 and the minimum 46 with 0.30 inches of precipitation.
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Italy Reacts to Roosevelt Peace Plea Officials Call It War Move
Rome April 17 Italian reaction to President Roosevelts long-term peace note shows official disappointment and strong distrust. Reuters quotes Messagero as saying the gesture is an act of war while Fiat and La Stampa condemn the timing and suspect hostile influence. La Stampa questions the White House leaders motives and voice.
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London
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Fiat
Legislature To Resume Tonight In Harrisburg
Harrisburg April 17 The legislature reconvenes after a weekend recess to tackle fireworks legislation in the house and the Philadelphia city charter bill in the senate Adjour nment before June is urged by Governor James as the state weighs the 163000000 emergency tax plan, with court actions likely to shape timing. Douglas Takes Place On Bench Sworn in as associate justice William O Douglas the youngest appointee in more than a century addressed the court crowd and affirmed his duty to justice.
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International News Service
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Washington
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Benjamin Cohen
Thurman Arnold
Arthur Douglas
Martha Douglas
Hughes
Departed Members Honored By Moose Lodge No 51
Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No 51 held its annual memorial for members who died in the past year in the assembly hall on South Mercer Street. Dictator A G Harbord led the meeting with the Moose Orchestra, Prelate Earl Wimmer delivered opening prayers, and Dr Herman Hess gave the memoriam noting eight deaths including John Ayers and George Rae.
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Hess
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G. A. Wogan
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George A. Rae
Harry W. Mechling
Charles H. Clark
Thomas J. Howell
Walter Findon
Trainmen Oppose Canal Project In Uniom Resolution
Pittsburgh April 17 The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen adopted a unanimous opposition to the construction of the Lake Erie Ohio River canal now or in the future. About 60 lodges approved the resolution at a special meeting to hear Alexander F P Whitney president of the brotherhood.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
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Lake Erie-Ohio River
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Italian Troops Sent to Spain Reported By London Daily
Premier Mussolini has dispatched at least two new Italian battalions to Spain, according to the London Evening Standard’s diplomatic correspondent citing reliable authority. An earlier International News Service dispatch from Hencaye dated April 6 reported Cadiz arrivals of two battalions, questions remain if additional detachments followed.
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London
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Spain
London Evening Standard
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High Court Upholds Pennsylvania Utility Rate Cut
The Supreme Court today upheld Pennsylvania action empowering the Public Utility Commission to set temporary rates while avoiding a broad repudiation of a 41 year old rate making precedent. The ruling reversed a lower court and sustained the York Pennsylvania Elwy Light and Power Co. order to reduce gross revenues by 435000 dollars annually.
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Roosevelt peace message stirs world opinion for peace
Secretary of State Cordell Hull said Roosevelt's appeal to Hitler and Mussolini to halt aggression has mobilized world opinion for peace. The message was described as a sanctical and timely contribution to the cause of peace, underscoring the administration’s effort to curb further conflict.
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Russia to Join Britain France in Defensive Talks
London reports indicate Russia may join Britain and France in a broad defensive framework as Anglo Soviet talks in Moscow near agreement on most major points. Foreign Commissar Vinilitov told Ambassador Leeds a definite answer could come by Wednesday after review by the Soviet political bureau. Also expected is bi lateral defense pacts between Britain and Turkey and France and Turkey. Prime Minister Chamberlain returned to London and may back President Roosevelt's plea in the Commons.
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Leith
Opening Game at Washington Is Called Off
Washington April 17 1939 opening day at Griffith Stadium was postponed amid heavy rain. Senator owner Clark Griffith informed President Roosevelt of the change as 30 500 in attendance waited and the Yankees were to start the season in Philadelphia tomorrow. Burglars struck Sunday weekend raids reported by police. Cr 1 0 additional details follow.
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US Desires Peace Not War Says Walsh in Senate
Democratic reader-Senator Walsh of Massachusetts warned against meddling in European affairs and urged strict American neutrality. He called for a policy to keep the U.S. out of conflicts abroad while seeking friendship with nations and lamenting entangling alliances. The State Department awaited Hitler and Mussolini's reply to the president's peace appeal as Latin American nations voiced support.
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Workers Alliance President Sent To Soviet Russia
David Lasser, president of the Workers Alliance, was sent as a delegate to the 20th anniversary of the Russian revolution in 1937. The disclosure came during his testimony before a House Appropriations Subcommittee investigation into the WPA.
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French warships appear in Gibraltar harbor suddenly today
Twelve French warships under secret orders arrived at Gibraltar amid a German fleet maneuvering off the Spanish coast. Vessels Le Terrible Le Pantasque Bretagne Lorraine Mogader f Volta L Audacieux La Galissoniere Marseilleise Jean De Vienna joined, with Spain’s troop concentrations nearby and Malta harbor cited as a major French British base.
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Rivers High but No Flood Feared in West Virginia
Heavy rains fed the Monongahela watershed causing widespread damage and one death in Salem as the river crest neared 21 to 22 feet near Pittsburgh. Evacuations in low areas occurred while Red Cross agents aided relief efforts. Roads from Charleston to Parkersburg, Bluefield to Spencer, and Route 14 closures marked flood disruption across the region.
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Young Business Man Found Dead In McKeesport
Arthur Engelmann, a young McKeesport businessman, was found dead today in his haberdashery shop amid indications of foul play. He appeared struck about the head and face, lying in a pool of blood at a rear table. His father, Louis Engelmann, discovered the tragedy when opening the store. police said the shop was not robbed or forcibly entered.
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Memorial Day Plans To Begin In Legion Home Meeting
Representatives of veteran and patriotic groups meet at the Legion Home at 8 p m to organize the annual Memorial Day observance. Officers likely to be elected and committees formed to handle arrangements mirroring last year’s setup.
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Threat of Hitler Move Shakes War Era News
Paris dispatch reports Adolf Hitler threatened the western hemisphere in a conversation transcript. Roosevelt reportedly received the verbatim account via a European adviser as part of a broader push for strengthened U S defense and peace appeals. Officials from Harrisburg, including Mayor Charles E B McGrath, Councilman J D Alexander, and City Engineer G R Throoy, were in the state capital on official business with Finance Director J L Fink chairing the council proceedings.
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Narrisburg
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Harrisburg
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Death Record appears on April 17 1959
Death notices list several individuals with ages and addresses including Anna Daniels 75 of 411 Waldo Pittsburgh Jerry Bailey and Sarah Kline 55 of 634 John Street Miss Anna Lanahan 57 Ellwood City Ruth Louise Helbley 22 of 34 Shaw Street Thugh W Kennedy 71 of 504 West Siete steel MeKranich 35 Edelburg Be 2.
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Waldo Street
Jerry Bailey
Pittsburgh
Joseph Kuhn
Pulaski Township
Sarah Kline
John Street
Anna Lanahan
Ellwood Ciy
Ruth Louise Thompan Helbley
Shaw Street
Thugh W. Kennedy
West Siete Steel
MeKranich
Edelburg
Hitler to Address Reichstag On Roosevelt Reply
Berlin April 17 Chancellor Hitler summons the Reichstag for April 28 to present a point by point reply to President Roosevelt’s anti aggression proposals. He plans to set out Germany and Italy’s position, defend the axis stance, and reference Moscow talks with Britain and Russia as part of the broader diplomacy.
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Roosevelt withdraws Amlie nomination to ICC
President Roosevelt withdrew from the Senate the nomination of Thomas F. Amlie of Wisconsin, a Progressive, to the Interstate Commerce Commission. He expressed regret that opposition deprived the ICC of a capable, devoted public servant.
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Wisconsin
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Morning Athlete Arthur Mometer Breaches Dawn
Arthur Mometer rises with the dawn to exercise while others sleep. He reaches toward his toes and stretches with effort, battling stiffness as he trains. He endures the morning chill and prepares for the day, the weather noted as fair.
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