Solons Given Time to Think On State Economy Moves
Harrisburg reports that the general assembly awaits an extraordinary session call issued by Gov. Gifford Pinchot. The 14 point program faces lawmakers Monday night, with reductions in appropriations and possible economy measures to trim state government costs. Pinchot aims to cut expenditures by about $5.3 million to help cover a shortfall and restore part of $9,720,000 in funds.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
General Assembly
Gifford Pinchot
Pinchot
New Castle Field Notes On Harvests And Gardens
Farmers push harvests as fruit and vegetables are gathered and surplus crops are stored. Hoyt property walls bloom with roses on North Hill while Cascade Street hosts extensive community gardens with many workers. A recent shower refreshed crops north of New Castle.
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Pennsylvania
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North Hill
Mercer
Cascade Street
East Washington
Butler Avenues
City
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Daily Weather Report Summary
U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 this morning show maximum 87, minimum 59, precipitation .14 inches and river stage 4.1 feet. Year ago data recorded maximum 82, minimum 64, precipitation .03 inches.
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U. S
Tidal Wave Kills Over 100 in Mexican Resort Cuyutlán
Government troops rescuing survivors after a giant tidal wave and two earthquakes struck Cuyutlán in Colima. More than 100 killed, 40 bodies recovered, many missing or swept to sea. Sixty two seriously injured rushed to Colima hospital by federal troops under President Ortiz Rubio.
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International News Service
Mexico City
Cuyutlan
Colima
Ortiz Rubio
Secret drive to force debt cancellation plank in Democratic platform
A small group of eastern Democrats organize a covert effort to put debt cancellation for wartime loans on record. The move targets the 1932 platform while facing party opposition and a potential clash with Speaker Garner's stance. The unofficial platform committee begins drafting amid debates on prohibition and liquor control proposals.
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William K. Hutchinson
Platform Committee
Congress
Massie Reports for Duty at Philadelphia Navy Yard
Lieut Thomas H Massie one of four convicted in the Honolulu honor slaying reported for duty at the Philadelphia Navy Yard with wife Mrs Thalia Massie. He is assigned to the battleship New Mexico undergoing modernization and will stay temporarily aboard the transport Camden.
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Naval Yard
Philadelphia
International News Service
Thomas H. Massie
Honolulu
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Thalia Massie
Joseph Kahahawai
New York
Navy Yard
New Mexico
Camden
Edward J. Lord
Nitro
Wagner relief bill expected to pass in Senate today
The $2 billion Wagner relief measure aimed at relieving distress and spurring jobs near approval after a 13 hour session. It includes a $500 million public works bond and $1.5 billion for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to back self liquidating projects. An amendment for $200 million in state loans for education and hospitals was under consideration.
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William S. Neal
Washington
Senate
Congress
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Harrison
Mississippi
Chicago
Lewis
Ilinois
Youthful prowler shot dead by stepfather in Ohio home
In Youngstown Ohio an unidentified 14 year old was shot and killed by Arnold Gartner after allegedly trying to pry a window with a chisel at Samuel Davis' residence. Gartner said he fired through an open second story window to frighten the intruder with no warning. Police found skeleton keys and lock-picking gear on the boy.
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International News Service
Youngstown
Ohio
Arnold Gartner
Samuel Davis
Gartner
Rural Home Razed by Fire West of Mt Jackson
Fire destroyed the home and contents of Joe Vlah on the Bessemer road about 3 PM Wednesday. The blaze spread quickly before discovery and neighbors could help. only a few furniture items were saved. Loss estimated at around $3,000.
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Joe Vlah
Mt. Jackson
Bessemer Road
Hoover's Plan For Arms Cut Studied At Geneva
Delegates from 57 nations began a detailed study of President Hoover's proposal to reduce world arms by about one third. Italy fully supported the plan while diplomats considered amendments, with the United States open to suggestions as the disarmament conference faces impasse.
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Geneva
Hoover
Engelskirger Dies at 82 After Memorial Day Duty
Franklin Pa June 23 Philip Engelskirger former state commander of the Grand Army of the Republic died at his home after several weeks illness Over exertion while acting as chief marshal in Memorial Day activities is believed to have hastened his death.
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International News Service
Franklin
Philip Engelskirger
Grand Army of the Republic
Hausner Awaits New Trans Atlantic Flight After Rescue
Stanislaus Hausner, New Jersey motion picture operator, survived eight days adrift in the Atlantic after his New York to Warsaw flight ended at sea. Rescued by the freighter Circe Shell, he plans another attempt soon, saying Bellanca will build him a new ship as crowds cheered his return to Miami.
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International News Service
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Fila
Stanislaus Felix Hausner
New Jersey
New York
Warsaw
Poland
Atlantic Ocean
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Circe
Debts Cancel Plan Hyped as Europe Disarms
A Beverly Hills letter to the editor urges debt cancellation if Europe refuses to arm. It claims Liberty Bond holders push Europe to disarm by offering Americans five billion dollars to restrain arms spending. The writer questions the motive and practical outcome of bribing nations not to arm.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
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Europe
Democrats Spar In 1932 Party Fight On Lake Michigan
The 1932 Democratic split erupts in Chicago as leaders and factions trade sharp words over the Republican convention and likely platform. The piece portrays a boxing ring analogy with digs at rivals and internal disagreements among party members and supporters.
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Democratic Party
Chicago
Nellie Taylor Ross
Wyoming
Democratic National Committee
Japanese Oppose Hoover Naval Reduction Plan
Tokyo reports strong official Japanese opposition to President Hoover's call for a world military cut. A navy spokesman said Japan will positively reject reducing capital ships and the Nine capital ship treaty allowance, citing Japan's geographic position requiring a strong battle fleet for defense.
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International News Service
Tokyo
Hoover
Navy Office
Japan
Legal Battle For Recovered Gold
Paris reports a legal battle over the $5,000,000 in gold aboard the sunken liner Egypt, unfolding as $1,000,000 of the cargo was recovered off Brest. Captain Jean Davy, a French sal.
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International News Service
Paris
Egypt
Brest
Jean Davy
Will Move for General Vote Hoover Plan Livened Up Sessions
Hoover's proposal to cut one third of federal programs spurred new debate in Congress. Lawmakers consider shifting focus to a full general vote on the plan while committee discussions resume.
American delegation to push open vote on arms reduction plan
Geneva June 23 The American delegation to the disarmament conference will demand an open vote on President Hoover s proposal for a one third reduction in all arms classes Senator Claude Swanson Virginia told International News Service. He called the plan a bugle blast on the battlefield of disarmament and said the delegation would fight the proposal to the last ditch until it reaches the floor for a vote.
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Geneva
Hoover
Claude Swanson
Virginia
International News Service
Swansen
General Committee
W J Whieldon Dies In Mercer
Sharon Pa June 23 W J Whieldon 67 former district attorney Mercer county and longtime country bar member died at his home after a long illness International News Service London June 23 The Prince of Wales celebrated his thirty eighth birthday planning no official activities
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W. J. Whieldon
Mercer County
The
Country Bar Association
International News Service
London
Prince of Wales
New Clue Emerges in Lindbergh Baby Kidnap Case
A New York taxi driver described three suspects in the Lindbergh baby case to New Jersey police. He said a man with an artificial nose, claiming to disguise himself, got out near St. Raymond's Cemetery and that the group spoke with an English accent while traveling to the Fort Lee ferry.
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International News Service
Trenton
N. J
New York
New Jersey
John F
Jassie’ Condon
Condon
St. Raymond's Cemetery
125Th Street
Fort Lee
Death Notice for Mrs. E. J. Berquist and Charles Chambers
Death record reports Mrs. E J Berquist of Pinckney Michigan and Charles Lee Chambers aged 62 from East Brock Pennsylvania. The notice lists their names and ages with no further details on service or dates.
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E. J. Berquist
Pinckney, Mich
Charlies Lee Chambers
East Brock, Pa
Tax on Everything Under The Sun Song
The verse laments widespread taxation from sugar to tea and wearables, automobiles, cement, and even the bag. It complains of heavy costs squeezing wallets, noting a two cent tax on checks and predicting further levies including on sun and stars. Weather is noted as eighty eight today.
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