Congressmen Predict Feds Keep Public Works Agency Forever
Congressman Beiler Di New York leads a push predicting President may ask Congress to make the Public Works Administration a permanent arm of the federal government. He cites 52 agencies and argues duplication waste, urging coordinated planning under one agency to save money and build a reservoir of projects for downturns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansevelt
Public Works Administration
Rep. Beiler
New York
Jeader
PW. Hlac
Indlamate Serresagyong
Beiter
Jong
Hue
Secoier
Insurance Men in Session Here
A regional insurance meeting opened with three speakers: Frank Harris Bloomsturg, A. Beneman of Annville, and George A. Wild of Fire-also featured the various topics. L. G. Wilson Wherting and R. M. Stanton led discussions. H. O. Hirt Henry C. Swartley and Joab K. Mahood presented talks with more addresses to follow Thursday. President James F. Walter of Lebano presided as about 120 delegates were feted at the convention and officials predicted strong attendance for the ensuing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Frank Harris
Bloomsturg
A. Beneman
Annville
George A. Wild of
Fire
L. G. Wilson Wherting
R. M. Stanton
Creetwille
N.Y
H. O. Hirt
Eric
Henry C. Swartley
Ansdale
Joab K. Mahood
Drive to End Spanish War Gains Widespread Support
Insurgent forces clash near Salamanca as government troops retreat leaving hundreds dead. In Castellon de la Plana and Bielsa regions Reds claim control, with mass executions and scorched towns. Civilians trapped by a staged assault lose many lives amid ongoing chaos and fear.
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Insurgens
Salamanca
Forens
Crenenthis
Massalovela
Mas de Los Frailes
Leare
Burensehreat
Tyster
Castellon de la Pia
Japanese Offensive Expands Across China Amid Air Raids
Reports describe Japanese forces occupying a manor near Swatow and attacking Canton with incendiary missiles. Fires erupt in Wongsha district as Chinese antiaircraft guns resist. In central China, Japanese command shifts 69,000 to 70,000 troops toward Hankow with a large air contingent, while Chiang Kai-shek mobilizes about 700,000 Allied troops.
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Swatow
Canton
Wongsha
Othe
China
Yangtze River
Bankow
Yellow River
Columbus
America
Re elect Officers for Almira Home
Receipts for the year were 15925.26 and disbursements 15128.94, leaving a balance. A motion raised entrance fees from 500 to 1000, and a residency sale clause was adopted empowering trustees to dispose of property as needed. Several county members attended and officers were elected.
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Thomas A. Tyvin
Franklin
Lawrence County
Venango
Maude White
Hagenoath
Charles Thomas
Thomas Irwin
Henry Lamberton
J. FP. Campbell
Percy Beers
H. Simpson
Barry Kramer
Thomas Alexander
Dr. Hoefner
Deaths of the Day John Bruce Johnston
Obituary notes the 84 year old Ne shannock township resident John Bruce Johnston owner of a large local apple orchard died after a lingering illness at 9 03 p m on the New Castle New Wilmington road where he was born December 9 1853 He leaves a wife two sons a daughter ten grandchildren and one late daughter Mrs Marion Schultz He had wintered in Florida and served as a farmer and fruit grower. Services set for Saturday in the New Wilmington U P church with burial in Fair Oaks cemetery.
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John Bruce Johnston
Neshannock Township
Mr. Johnston
New Castle
New Wilmington
J. Smith Johnston
Franklin County
Marion E. Johnston
Fulton County
Johnston
Sarah Hood
New Wilmington U. P
Rankin
John H. Johnston
Wilmington Township
Margaret
Dick Thompson
Mt. Jackson
Marion Schultz
Florida
Eva Reynolds
Raymound Street
William Homer Reynolds
Reynolds
Akron
Charles
Eliza Welch Skidmore
Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church
Royami Clifford Black
Blanche Kelso
Charlotte Gianer
Louisville
Highland
Boclack
Otlock
Epworth
H. A. McCurdy
D.D
Greenwood Cemetery
Isaac Franklin Milliken
Franklin Milliken
Russell D. Ferson
Green County
Abraham L.ind Dane Gwin Milken
Tat
Ellwood City
Joanna Huffman
G. Lb. Milliken
Bellevue
R. Frank
Russell D. Miliken
James R. King
A. 0. Milliken
Jot Hominy
Ohio
First Baptist Church
Odd Fellows and Loyal Orange Lodges
Ellwood
Campbell Funeral Home
C. H. Heaton
Fir Baptist Church
Locust Grove
President Roosevelts push to speed up PWA projects
President Roosevelts drive accelerates relief work, pledging 250 million dollars for new PWA projects with tens of thousands of jobs. He says dirt will be flying within 60 days and the entire grant program will be allocated in two to three months. He notes federal partnership with states and local communities to stimulate recovery. A wage-hour bill setting minimum and maximum hours was a major victory expected to be signed once reports arrive.
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PWA
Roose
Congress
Washington
Thousands Pour Into New York For Big Fight
Massive crowds flood New York for a major boxing event as promoters report millions in local business revenue. Fighters arrive amid weigh-in ceremony despite promoter guidance, with Bet odds fluctuating and bets placed across the city.
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New York
Jacobs
Suchmecing
Speculator
Wans-Athenuc
Dick Merilis
Newark
Lous
Pompton Lakes
N.J
Schmeling
Prayer Group Meeting Open Door Bible Class
In Religious and Fraternal Circles a prayer group called The Prayer Group of the World Wide Evangelization Crusaders will meet at Mr. Larson's home 573 East Reynolds Street on Friday evening at 7:30. Open Door Class at Third U P Church meets Thursday evening led by Mrs Marvate Wehr at the corner of East Washington and Lathrop Street.
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World- Wide Evangelization Crusaders
Larson
East
Reynolds Street
U.P
Marvate Wehr
East Washington
Lathrop Stree
Four Accused of Espionage Deny Charge in Court
Four defendants named in a sprawling espionage indictment deny the charges in a courtroom proceeding. Descriptions list a Servean deserter from Montana and others tied to alleged plots involving military prints and pursuit plans. Bail set at 25,000 each. several indicted are believed abroad. The report notes connections to German wartime figures and a related England case.
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A Servean
U. S
Montana
Cal
Henry 2
Hort
Tommiund
Ant
Hell FY
Herman Voss
Seve: Corporation
Farmingdale
L. 1
Glaser
Hefmann
Irary
Rumrich
Rave
Gestapo
Germany
Jessie Jordan
England
Great Britain
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Princecor
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Oak Grove United
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Lester Pflug
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Arthur Dunecan
Fortersville Cemetery
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Shenango Township
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J.B. Nielsen
Public Squire
A. Darrell Surke
North Jefferson
Faeliigg
Business College
New Castle Business College
Plymouth
Morgan-Burrows Motor CO
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