Ten Fatalities Reported In Memorial Day Traffic
An International News Service survey shows ten deaths and many injuries across Pennsylvania during Memorial Day weekend. Central and eastern regions reported multiple crashes amid heavy travel. notable fatalities include Mortis Minkin in Vineland near Gettysburg and Charles Abel near Easton. Morrisburg area saw dense traffic and a fatal collision with a train at Swoyersville.
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Secvien
Pennsylvania
Miedway Patrol
Civen Credic
Auto Wits Tree
Vineland
N. J
Mortis Minkin
Pittsburgh
New Jersey
McKnightstown
Gelbyspurg
Morrisburg
Jory Molusis
Edwardsville
Sweyerville
Upstate
Charles Abel
Easton
Easton-Philadelphia
Multiple Fatal Auto Crashes Across Pennsylvania
An 18 year old Jennie Gil died and four companions were hurt when their car struck a pole in Philadelphia. In New Kensington a head on collision killed Harry E. Thomas and William Colvin and injured four others. Frank Lipari was killed on a curve near Donora Charleroi road. Fannie Finley was killed by a runaway auto in Pittsburgh. Michael Lehahan and Emma Lewis died in Cleveland area accidents. Enwdl May Leady was killed on the Lincoln Highway near Ligionier after a car was forced off the road. John C. O'Donnell was killed by an auto near his DuBois home.
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Jennie Gil
Hur
Philadelphia
New Kensington
Harry E. Thomas
William Colvin
Logans Ferry
Frank Lipari
Monongahela
Donora-Charleroi
Fannie Finley
Negra
Pittsburgh
Michael Lehahan
Emma Lewis
Cleveland
Enwdl May Leady
Lincoln Highway
Ligonier
John Leady
John C. O'Donnell
DuBois
Prepare To Call 50 More Witnesses For WPA Probe
Harrisburg June 1 Informal conferences of the Owlett committee investigating WPA conditions continued with reports of 50 additional subpoenas for witnesses to be called at a public hearing Wednesday. Subpoenas were drawn up by Sen George L Reed who will preside at the hearing for WPA conditions in his and adjacent counties. The committee headed by Sen G Mason Owlett held its initial hearing in Philadelphia. Meantime Republican State Chairman M Harvey Taylor criticized WPA employees for refusing to testify or yield records about relief expenditures, accusing Democrats of frantic obstruction.
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Cinfernational News &Erview
Harrisburg
Owlett Committee
WPA
George L. Reed
Dauphin
G. Mason Owlett
Tioga
Philadelphia
Jase Piitay
M. Harvey Taylor
Lucy
Tay-Tor
Zioncheck Hunts for Missing Wife in Washington
Rep Marlon A Zioncheck spent a second night searching Washington for his missing wife after a Friday night incident at their Harvard Hall apartment. Police say he resisted arrest during the arrest attempt, and he was later freed on $25 cash collateral posted by his secretary.
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Benjamin Scott Young
Zionebeck
Young
Zloncheck
Washington
Harvard Hall
Republicans Can Win Election If They Forge Liberal Platform
International News Service report quotes Senator Vandenberg of Michigan urging Republicans and Democrats to unite against the Roosevelt third party. He argues for a rationally liberal platform and leadership, favors rewarding industry for voluntary social progress over taxes, and predicts a coalition victory leading to a Republican led administration to save the American system.
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International News
Washington
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Michigan
Roosevelt
Bannister Plans Trip To England
New York June 1 Bannister seeks English action after an alleged kidnaping case involving actress Ann Harding. He plans to sail with seven year old Jane aboard the Duchess of Atholt as a warrant for abduction is prepared in Quebec. A conference with attorney Stanley H. Harte will decide next steps.
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Caternnuntal News Service
New York
Ann Harding
Harry Bannister
America
Canada
Bannister
Pronde
Jane
At=holt
Quebec
Miss Harding
England
Stanley H. Harte
Carnegie-Illinois appoints sales leaders in sheet division
Carnegie-Illinois Steel announces Avery G. Adams as manager of sales for the sheet division with Pittsburgh offices, alongside G. G. Mel Glaughlin and J. C. Eckel named assistant managers. All appointments take effect June 1 amid the merger-driven reorganization of American Sheet and Tin Plate with Carnegie-Illinois.
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Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation
Avery GC. Adams
Sheet
Pittsburgh
G. G. Mel Glaughlin
J. C. Eckel
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Carnegie-Illnois Steel Corporation
Household Workers Training Course Taught Here
The Works Progress Administration’s white collar division will supervise a Household Workers Training Course. Enrollment begins Wednesday June 3 under Albert P. Treser’s supervision.
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Works Progress Administration
Albert P. Treser
Domestic Training Course Opens in WPA Offices
Thirty five young women aged 18 to 35 will enroll in an eight week program at WPA offices to study household management child care and home economics. No salary during training but transportation and lunch provided. Certificates awarded on completion to prepare for domestic positions.
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WPA
Guffey-Vinson Bill Opposed by Chamber and Manufacturers
The United States Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers oppose the Guffey-Vinson substitute for the invalidated Guffey coal law, calling it labor free code and government fiat price fixing. They accuse the bill of imposing a detailed code on the industry. Paris studies special shoes for women drivers with nailhead studs and leather cords to prevent scuffing.
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International News Service
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
National Association of Manufacturers Today
Guffey-Vinson
Harry Sibley
Chamber
Sibley
NIRA
Association
Jas. A. Emery
NRA
Palestine Reports More Casualties in Religious Rebellion
JERUSALEM June 1 three more deaths were reported as British troops and police exchanged fire with Arab snipers in Haifa and Jaffa. The latest victims include two Arabs, one woman, and a Jew found dead in a suburb. The Jewish man was Franz Borschad, recently arrived from Germany. Further violence included comb-throwing, incendiarism, and wire-cutting at scattered points.
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International News Service
Jerusalem
Ofn
Palestine
Haifa
Jaffa
Holy Land
Franz Borschad
Germany
Rural Women Open Third Convention in Washington
Rural women from many states gathered in Washington for the third convention. International News Service reports thousands convene to discuss rural welfare, agriculture, and community programs, highlighting women leaders and organized delegate activities.
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International News
Servn
Washington
Roosevelt to Open Women’s World Conference
Mrs Roosevelt will open the Associated Country Women of the World convention with a Whits House garden party. More than 7,000 women from farms and rural areas expected as the conference begins. Notable speakers include Mrs Alfred Watt, the Canadian head, and U S officials Wallace and Hull. Town and Indians choristers to entertain attendees.
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Roosevelt
Whits House
Alfred Watt
Canada
Wallace
Hull
Fletcher Will Get Fine Watch
Washington June 1 The staff of the Republican national committee from messenger boy up will gather this afternoon to present National Chairman Henry P Fletcher a watch as a token of their esteem Fletcher is retiring as national chairman.
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Tnternecional News
Washington
Republican Natonal Committee
Messenger Boy
Henry P. Fletcher
Tfletcher
Township Leaders Start Convention In Philadelphia
Philadelphia report: the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners opens its annual convention opposing unemployment relief burdens on local communities. Louis C. Clark of Pittsburgh urges using all resources for WPA projects as towns exhaust relief funds. A resolution to pressure the legislature for relief is proposed. Harrisburg is noted as the meeting site for the discussion on police, traffic rules and gas tax exemptions.
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Philadelphia
Jung l
Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners
Louis C. Clark
Pittsburgh
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