Relief Becoming Greatest Problem Before Governor
Relief claims dominate the 1939 general assembly as Republicans push a $4,000,000 transfer from liquor funds to aid the state’s 740,000 relief workers. Democrats Henry Tans York and William J. Eroe Jr. aid the move, while behind the scenes battles center on confirming William J. Fampton as revenue secretary and Maj. Lynn G. Adams as motor police commissioner amid a looming legislative vote.
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Raxmond Wilcove
Harrisburg
Henry
Tans
York
Willam J. Eroe
Lawrence Beaver
Willam J. Fampton
Philadelphian
Lynn G. Adams
Lkely
Hamilton
Adams
Broe
Joseph P. Dando
Sharp eyed Arlington rider carries rogue dog on tricycle
Trevor Williams of Arlington Avenue spotted a dog asleep in a wire basket strapped to a tricycle handlebar while pedalling along East Washington Street. Slippery streets hinder travel as winter tightens its grip and February fills with notable dates. A youth on Highland Avenue rode heedlessly despite danger and icy roads. Continged on Pare Two.
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Trevor Williams
Arlington Avenue
East Washington Street
Highland Avenue
Daily Weather Report Summary for Tuesday
United States weather report shows a 24 hour period ending 5 p.m. Tuesday with a high of 40 and low of 19, precipitation 0.20 inches, 0.70 inches of snow, and a river stage of 11 feet. Year ago values reported 87 high, 6 low, and trace precipitation.
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United States
Groundhog Predicts Weather On Groundhog Day
Punxsutawney Phil prepared for his annual weather foray to forecast if winter ends soon or lasts into spring. The legend, tied to a shadow sighting and March 21 solstice, remains disputed, while past February cold snaps show variability.
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Ois Hental
Mrrrmota Mennx
Wejack
Oecamal
Maren
Burns Faces New Ordeal After Jewel Smuggling Case
New York February 1 Burns the radio comic must report to a probation officer after receiving an $8,000 fine and a suspended term of one year and one day for smuggling jewels worth $4,885 for his wife Gracie Allen. He and Gracie left for the coast. he paid $9,770 in penalties. He may have imported the jewels legally for about $1,000 duty. Burns may testify against Jack Barnay as a witness in related charges.
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Newew Serviet
New York
George Burns
Gracie Allen
Hans
Jack Barnay
Albert W. Chaperau
Burns
William
Probe Into WPA Frauds in New York Likely
Federal officials say a Department of Justice inquiry into allegations of WPA fraud in New York is likely. A grand jury presentment was given to Federal Judge William Bondy recommending such an inquiry. Attorney General Murphy has not yet studied it and may discuss the action with President Roosevelt before deciding.
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International News Service
Washington
Department of Justice
New York
William Bondy
Frank Murphy
Murphy
Roosevelt
Injured In Crash Near Wampum
A two-vehicle collision occurred two miles south of Wampum on Route 18 at 7 p m injuring Robert DeMark of Wampum and involving Gaora Marich of Wampum and Joseph H Metz of Newport R I The state motor vehicle department reported Marich was driving south and applying brakes to avoid another car causing his auto to skid and cross the road striking Metz s vehicle DeMark received medical treatment from a local physician and his injuries were not yet known
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Ascent Automoblnes
Gaora Marich
Wampum
Joseph H. Metz
Bedloe Axeniac
Newport
R. 1
Wimpung
Thesday
Bohe
Pistaig
Robert DeMark
Marich
DeMark
wWinel
Four Die In West Side Rooming House Fire
Cleveland February first four persons perished in a West Side rooming house fire. Five others suffered serious burns and sixteen escaped in night clothes. A mother identified as Mrs Blaabeth Smuth and two children died. one child and a youth survived briefly before dying at City hospital. Firemen rescued occupants from a second floor porch and found victims in second floor rooms amid flames.
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Cleveland
City Hospital
Mothue
Bos
Blaabeth Smuth
Everett Smith
Jaddere
Blizzard Drives East From Rockies In Severe Storm
A western US blizzard from the Rockies roared into Nebraska and Utah as high winds and heavy snow blanketed Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. One man, Leo Edward Mastled, 24, a US Forest Service worker, died near Salt Lake City after being buried in an avalanche. Snow totals reached 16 inches at Cumbres Pass and winds caused a dust storm near Colorado’s dusty regions. The storm is expected to push eastward across the upper central states, threatening further disruptions.
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T International News Service
Rocky Mountain
Central States
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
New Mexico
Nebraska
Big Springs
Leo Edward Mastletd
United States Forest Service
Salt Lake City
Bayfield
Cole
Colorado Rockies
Cumbres Pass
Lac Denver
Spanish Rebels Push North Across Catalonia Front
Insurgent forces under General Franco push north along the Mediterranean coast entering Gerona province and taking Tordera and Pojar. A government company is captured with equipment as insurgents advance toward Gerona from the Malgrat line. France massed 50 000 troops along the Franco Spanish border to stop a refugee stampede.
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Oo News Services
Barcelona
Gerona
Lodas
Francisco Franco
Ies
Tordera
Pojar
Malgrat
Perpienan
France
Feo. Jo
Mediterranean
Cinternational News Sergica
Paris
Orbier
Andorra
Cerbere
Pagalde
Ministries of the Interior
Public Health
Disorganianlion
Ciepred
Street Car Workers Win Service Awards at Banquet
In Youngstown Ohio a Pen-Olie Transportation awards banquet honored 28 New Castle Electric Street Railway Company operators and wives for up to 15 years of accident free service. A. H. Heasley received a solid gold wristwatch. Clark Pattison, M. J. Hunter, and D. E. Gorman got diamond rings for 10 years without accident. William Wine, a gas station attendant, was robbed of $40 by two armed men during a closing shift.
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Wis
Pen-Olie Transportation System
Ohio
Youngstown
New Castle Electric Street Railway Company
Banque
R. N. Grahium
A. H. Heasley
Moneece Ee Masury
William Wine
Eld Ag
Ujs Une
Swiss Army Vows to Defend Nation Against Any Aggressor
In Berne on February 1 the war minister told the federal chamber that the Swiss army is prepared to oppose any aggressor. He stated Switzerland has confidence in its defense and would fight with all its strength and the last drop of blood if attacked by a great power.
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Mineenational
Berne
Switzerland
Federal Chamber
Two Children Die In House Fire In St Louis
In East St Louis Missouri a two room home caught fire today. Frederick Gort aged 2 and Frances Jean Goff aged 3 died from the blaze. Their mother Ailenora Goff aged 23 and siblings Clara Gott aged 4 and Ernest C. Goff Jr aged 5 were injured.
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Hibtion
Sopetee
Louis
Til
Loel
Frederick
London stocks extend gains after Hitler speech
London market advances as prices rise following Chancellor Hitlers Redstag speech. Trans Atlantic issues show firmness and investor confidence improves amid continued market strength.
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C Internations
London
Roosevelt's London Recommendation Stuns British Officials
London reports say President Roosevelt urged the US Senate military committee to aid European democracies against totalitarian powers. The statement, timed with Chamberlain's diplomacy toward Germany, sparked bold speculation about America's role in potential new conflicts. British officials offered no comment.
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Niernalimaal Newa Service Statt
London
Roosevelt
US Senate
America
O Day
Deri
Neville Chamberlelys
Germany
Roosevelt accused of abandoning neutrality in European crisis
German press denounces President Roosevelt for urging support of democratic allies, claiming his statements at the White House mark a provocative shift. Niehlschoebe calls it an American frontier expansion on the Rhine, arguing it abandons long standing neutrality and echoes Wilson.
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Pierre J
HSS
Weun
Berlin
Roosevelt
America
Neutrwaty
Rossevelt
White House
Senateruary Affairs
Niehiauscabe
Ins
Srrond Wilson
United States
Cold Wave Halts Rise Of Rivers Near Flood Stage
Cold weather slowed river rise in Pittsburgh as Monongahela Allegheny and Ohio waters receded from near flood levels. After hitting about 23.5 feet at the Point the rivers fell to around 23 feet while authorities warned of higher temperatures and potential property risk if warming resumes.
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Chbernghana
Pittsburgh
Filiahe Wely
Middle West
Monongahela
Allegheny
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Six Burned In Fire Near Erie
Six people were burned, three seriously, when a two story home on the outskirts of Erie caught fire early today. Damage was about $7,000. Residents William Goety and family escaped by jumping from a second story window. Kenneth 32 Howard 17 and William 19 were hospitalized, Nylen 20 released after treatment. Cause not yet determined.
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International News Service
Erie
Welle
William Goety
Goes
Kenneth
Howard
William
Admurchier
Nylen
Old Age Pensions Hearings Open in House
Washington February 1 hearings opened on the New Deal plan for old age pensions and a broader social security act. Dozens of witnesses urged faster expansion while committee leaders expect a month of hearings before a bill is drafted and sent to the House. Chairman Arthur J. Altmeyer of the Social Security Board led the session.
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House
UOOP
Washington
New Deal
Arthur J. AluMexer
Social Security Board
Senator Borah Is Taken To Hospital
Senator Borah was taken to a hospital for observation after suffering a brief illness. He left his Washington, D.C. home with doctors reporting a lack of grip and planned to remain under medical care for the day.
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Senator Borah
Death Notices Reflect Area Residents and Ages
Obituary brief lists several local names with ages and addresses including Thomas Vernon McClurg aged 15 of 452 Croton avenue and infant Rodgers of New Wilmington, plus Richard M. Geinnen and Joby T. Findley both aged 85 and other figures such as Mrs. Willian Wolk and MUSBURGH resident, noting Sewickley and related locales.
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Thomas Vernon McClurg
Croton Avenue
Willian Wolk
Musburgh
Rodgers
New Wilmington
Richard M. Geinnen
TR Wanfun
Joby T. Findley
Sewickley
Capital Stirred By Disclosure Of Foreign Policies
Washington faces a national uproar after President Roos requests aid to democracies. A secret Senate Committee meeting leaks details of foreign policy, drawing sharp criticism from opponents about secrecy. Senator Nye and others react as the administration defends the disclosures and policy aims.
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Senate
Washington
Roos Iselesure
Hans Gamma
Youse
Nye R
Japanese Paper Supports Hitler
A fragmented clipping references a Japanese newspaper and extremist stance. It mentions Hitler and colonial actions, suggesting praise or alignment with aggressive policies, but text is incomplete and unclear on specifics or dates.
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Hitler
Jumble of Names and Phrases From Unreadable Text
Fragmentary OCR appears to list scattered names and places with unclear context. No coherent events or entities form a complete news item.
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