Freight Rates Hearings Before Pennsylvania Commission
Harrisburg hearings examined whether railroads may extend emergency freight charges beyond June 30 through December 31. ICC has already granted continuance for interstate shipments. State officials, led by chief counsel and rate experts, attended a separate ICC hearing in Washington on coal rates to New England.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Public Service Commission
Inter- State Commerce Commission
ICC
Washington
Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company
New York
New England
State Commission
Richard J. Beamish
Paul E. Fickenscher
Robert A. Cunningham
Elevators Begin Replacing Units in Union Trust Building
Two new high speed passenger elevators began installation today in the Union Trust building, a downtown six story structure. They will replace two older units that have served the building for years.
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Union Trust Building
Itchy Pimples Make Ugly Ducklings Ointment Ad
Peterson's Ointment advertised to stop itching from pimples skin rash eczema and other blemishes. Claims quick soothe improve skin appearance and feel better. Also suggested for itchy feet and cracks between toes with a money back guarantee. Sold by druggists.
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Peterson
Adult Education Registration To Occur Tonight
NYA students and others interested in adult education should register tonight at Lincoln Garfield and Mahoningtown school buildings for WPA education classes tied to the summer schedule. The activity groups cover radio first aid home arts and workers education along with regular classes. Registrations at North Street Building drew strong turnout and similar enthusiasm is expected at the other locations tonight.
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Lincoln
Garfield
Mahoningtown
W.P.A
N. Y.A
North Street
Lincoln & Garfield and
Mahoning
Mass Camping Planned at Camp John M Phillips
Lawrence county council executive board approved a summer mass camping plan at Camp John M Phillips allowing both mass and troop camping. The camp opens July 11 with details to be published by the scout office soon and a paper on Mass Camping read by Scoutmaster Robert McConaghy of Troop 55.
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John M. Phillips
Lawrence County Council
Chamber of Commerce
Robert McConaghy
A. M. Stump
Chester H. Childs
Farley’s Presence Calms Senators and Millionaires
In a democratic landscape, senators and wealthy figures feel at ease in the company of Mr. Farley, reflecting his influence and stature among powerful circles. The tone suggests deference to Farley by political and financial elites.
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Ours
Mr. Farley
War Debt Plan Aims To Link Repayment In Goods
The speaker proposes a debt settlement where a portion is repaid with goods not produced domestically or drawn as needed. The approach seeks security and mutual goodwill, reducing strife and strained relations by fostering a sense of fraternity among nations and easing perceptions of past wrongs.
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Ated
United States
Kelvinator
America
Peace Debt Plan Proposed by Senator Lewis
U S Senator J Hamilton Lewis of Illinois outlines a Democratic plank to create a war debts commission to study obligations with debtor nations. He says the commission would discuss each country’s specific difficulties and seeks a party stand to aid world peace.
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J. Hamilton Lewis
U. S
Illinois
Philadelphia
Resolutions Committee
Democratic Party
Bible Conference Opens at Calvary Church New Castle
Calvary Presbyterian's new pavilion hosts summer Bible conferences and evangelistic services in East New Castle. Children from Calvary and Gardner Chapel attend a vacation Bible school led by Mrs. Frank Holden as Rev. Holden delivers messages, with tonight's topic Do I Really Want the Lord to Come. A canvas side-wall addition shields the tabernacle from cool breezes while a large arrow guides attendees to the summer venue.
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Calvary Presbyterian Church
East New Castle
Frank Holden
Holden
Calvary
Gardner Chapel
R. J. Fredericks
Calvary Church
Striking French Sailors Seize 68 Ships in Marseilles
In Marseilles harbor on June 23, French merchant mariners occupied 68 ships blocking departure. Sailors refused to permit officers aboard unless they signed adherence to the folded arms movement. Red flags flew from most vessels as steam was released to disrupt sails, plunging the port into upheaval.
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International News Service
Marseilles
France
Holt Ponders Political Future Amid WPA Rift
Washington reports Rush D. Holt the youngest senator from West Virginia faces a quandary as the Democratic convention opens in Philadelphia. A former New Deal enthusiast, Holt broke with the WPA over relief politics and led a bid for a sweeping investigation blocked by administration allies.
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International News Service
Washington
Philadelphia
Senate
Rush D. Holt
West Virginia
Holt
Relief Agency
Harry L. Hopkins
Hopkins
Lady Motorist Tries Tactful Speeding Appeal
A humorous exchange has a speeding motorist pleading with an officer about racing a car ahead to inspect a hat trim. The scene blends satire on science conquering pain with a wry question about repentance.
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Policeman
Mt Hermon and Neighboring Families Attend Social Gatherings
Local families including Boak, Dean, Fisher, Ste venson and Montgomery shared visits and meals. A play by Slippery Rock township teachers titled Crashing Society is set for June 24 at Worth Grange Hall and June 25 at East New Castle Hall. Church services on June 28 include Sunday school at 10 30 am and a Jr M program at 8 pm following a day of quilting and a noon dinner for four teen members. The verse quote notes superiority and inference about wringing necks.
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W. M. Boak
New Castle
Viola Boak
Bessie Dean
Wendall Dean
Blanche Dean
J. E. Boak
Arthur Fisher
Michigan
QO. H. Boak
Walter Dick
New Wilmington
Irwin Stevenson
Slippery Rock Township
Worth
Mildred Montgomery
Wilberta Boak
Marjorie Walton
Thelma Dean
Marian
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Central Press
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Washington St
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