City Employees Seek Restoration Of Wages
City departments workers numbering 212 urged the council to restore wages to pre agreement levels. Judge J Norman Martin cited a 12.23 percent restoration would add 33226 44 to the annual payroll. Firefighters and Trades & Labor Assembly voiced support. Council referred the matter to a committee for study.
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J. Norman Martin
Jack Gerson
Norman Freeborne
The
Trades & Labor Assembly
Assembly
Deny U. S. Plans Any Move In World Affairs
Washington reports dismiss foreign claims that President Roosevelt plans a dramatic action to pacify Europe. The White House calls such talk poppycock, noting Roosevelt favors Europe solving its own problems and reducing armament rather than taking bold moves.
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U. S
George R. Holmes
International News Service
Washington
Roosevelt
Europe
the Week
Mr. Roosevelt
Governor Murphy Declines Intervention in Detroit Auto Strike
Governor Frank Murphy adopted a hands off and watchful waiting stance as 85 000 to 90 000 auto workers walk out at Chrysler Hudson and other plants He spoke by phone to both sides from Florida and after a brief Detroit visit said he was not asked to intervene He expected a satisfactory conclusion but would act if negotiations stall or a crisis grows larger The situation includes a closing department store sit down and multiple smaller strikes across Detroit
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James L. Kilgallen
Detroit
Frank Murphy
Chrysler
Hudson
Florida
Lansing
General Motors
Murphy
Pedonesi Case Nears Completion In County Court
In Cleveland man Angelo Pedonesi faces possible verdicts of second degree manslaughter or acquittal for the death of Policeman Robert H. Dukes. Judge W. Walter Braham instructed the jury that first degree murder is not warranted by the evidence, and that they should consider only second degree or acquittal as the trial closes. Pedonesi testified he was a stone cutter and described the February 9 incident much as in his prior statement to the mayor.
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Joseph D. Alexander
B. F. Butler
Alexander
Charles E. McGrath
Martin
Angelo Pedonesi
Robert H. Dukes
W. Walter Braham
Cleveland
New Castle
New Castle Ed Board Meets Late As Tax Milage Decided
It was a quiet 7 30 a m session as New Castle Board of Education met at the Admin Building after a long past midnight session. Directors set April 1 to fix the school tax millage for the coming year and sent flowers to J Herbert McIlvenny now critically ill at 512 West Clayton Street. Residents report feeling the recent quake as milder winter weather lingers and hints of spring depart.
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City of New York
Department of Sanitation
Washington Street
New Castle
Board of Education
East Street
J. Herbert McIlvenny
West
Clayton Street
Seventh Ward
Daily Weather Report Summary for Today
U S weather reports show a 24 hour period ending at 9 AM with a maximum of 25 and a minimum of 11. Trace of snow noted and river stage at 5.5 feet. Year ago readings were 67 max, 34 min, trace of precipitation 0.03 inches.
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U. S
Roosevelt Heads To Warm Springs For Two Week Rest
President Roosevelt to travel by special train to Warm Springs Georgia for a two week rest. He plans minimal work and attention to national affairs while cabinet officers and supporters handle judiciary reform hearings. Senate Judiciary Committee begins hearings on adding justices to the Supreme Court amid mixed opposition.
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George Duano
Washington
Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Pine Mountain
White House
Senate Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Henry F. Ashurst
Arizona
William E. Borah
Idaho
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Mystery Death Of Olive Lawrance In Milton Car
Olive M Lawrance 22 of Milton Massachusetts was found dead in her father's car in the garage from carbon monoxide poisoning. Police report the car switch had been turned off disrupting initial suicide notes and investigation continues.
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Olive M. Lawrence
Milton
Mass
Puzzles Police
Miss Lawrence
Central Press
Tree Campaign Plans 11000 Red Bud Plantings Countywide
The county will plant 11 000 red bud trees this spring to mark the sesquicentennial of the Constitution. Ellwood City schools may add a few orders. Mrs W C Eckenroad of the Garden Forum announced the program aims to create a countywide beauty spot during blooms.
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This Spring Garden Forum
Ellwood City
W. C. Eckenroad
Garden Forum
Samuel Whittaker Dies of Heart Attack in San Quentin
Samuel Whittaker aged 62 and imprisoned for wife murder died of a heart attack Tuesday shortly after entering San Quentin to begin a life term. He had cried on conviction and muttered to God he would die before reaching his cell if found guilty.
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International News Service
San Quentin Prison
Cal
Samuel Whittaker
Whittaker
San Quentin
Cold snap to continue through today and tomorrow
Western Pennsylvania remains in a deep cold spell as the weather bureau forecasts temperatures falling to 15 to 20 degrees tonight and staying frigid through tomorrow. The harsh weather affects daily life across Pittsburg and surrounding areas.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Weather Bureau
Contract for City Street Lights Approved
City council heard from the Public Service Commission that a five year contract between the city and Pennsylvania Power Co for street lighting and maintenance was approved. It calls for 4,000 hours burning and a minimum of 1,300 lamps.
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Public Service Commission
Pennsylvania Power Company
Death of Woman Remains Mystery
JOLIET March 11 Wether Mrs Luella Codys drowning in a cistern was death by own action remained an unanswered question today after a coroner inquest. The jury found she died by falling into the cistern but did not rule on suicide. Louis Cody testified they were happy together.
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International News Service
Joliet
Wether
Luella Cody
Louis
Sons of Union Veterans Camp 249 to Meet in Ellwood City
The Sons of Union Veterans Camp 249 will meet Friday at 6 45 PM in the Modern Woodmen of America hall on Washington street. The group plans to attend the Ellwood City camp regular meeting as a body and transportation will be provided from the hall.
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Sons of Union Veterans
Woodmen of America
Washington Street
Ellwood City
Strike Talks at National Pants Plant Break Down
Negotiations between sit down strikers at the National Pants Company and officials of the plant were halted after an agreement could not be reached. J Alpert and H M Zucker, who had been in town since Monday with Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America representatives, returned to New York City. George L Hummell, a Pennsylvania labor official, said settlement hinges on recognizing the Amalgamated Clothing Workers as the bargaining agent for local workers.
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National Pants Company
J. Alpert
H. M. Zucker
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
New York City
George L. Hummell
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Announces 5 to 15 Percent Raise
Pittsburgh March 11. Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp announces a wage hike of five to fifteen percent for about 11 000 white collar workers. The increase covers office employees earning five thousand dollars a year or less and takes effect March 16. This follows similar moves by other steel companies and is expected to lead to further raises in U S Steel subsidiaries nationwide.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Carnegie-Ilinois Steel Corporation
U. S. Steel
United States
Hull Orders Emphatic Protest to Berlin
Secretary of State Cordell Hull instructed Ambassador William E. Dodd in Berlin to lodge a strong protest with the German government over savage attacks in Der Angriff on American persons and institutions. The protests follow unprintable attacks on American womanhood linked to New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia's criticism of Adolf Hitler.
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International News Service
Washington
Cordell Hull
William E. Dodd
Berlin
der Angriff
Goebbels
Fiorello la Guardia
New York
Adolf Hitler
Flood Control Project Approved for Shenango River
The Works Progress Administration approved a 54000 flood control project on the Shenango River north of the Cherry Street bridge in the Seventh ward. Lawrence County commissioners sponsored the work which will employ about 200 men and includes dredging a river channel and building rip rap walls on both banks. District 14 supervisor Lloyd McCormick announced the approval and said the project has presidential backing and will begin soon.
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Shenango River
Cherry Street
Seventh Ward
Works Progress Administration
Washington
District 14
WPA
Lloyd McCormick
McCormick
Shenango
Lawrence County Commissioners
Alabama Votes Dry Law Repeal
Alabama today ended its bone-dry status joining 42 states in the wet column by abolishing dry laws after 22 years. Twenty three of Alabama’s 67 counties voted for repeal with more results expected from fence-sitting counties after yesterday’s county option election.
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International News Service
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Today
Defense Rests In Sanute Case
The defense in the trial of State Trooper Anthony Sanute rested today at 12 o'clock noon in Somerset Pennsylvania.
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International News Service
Somerset
Anthony Sanute
Death Notices for Six Local Residents
Obituaries list W. C. Potter of Volant aged 63 and Mrs Loyal W. Gilkey aged 41 of North Beaver township among others. Also noted are Elizabeth Powell Worner Big John H. Meyer 58 of 204 East Winter avenue Margaret E. Baker 52 of Ellwood City James W. Hayes 60 of 907 Fulkerson street and Jack C. Strickland 18 of rear 168 West Reynolds street.
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W. C. Potter
Volant
Loyal W. Gilkey
North Beaver Township
Elizabeth Powell Worner
Big Beaver Township
John H. Meyer
East Winter Avenue
Margaret E. Baker
Eilwood
James W. Hayes
Fulkerson Street
Jack C. Strickland
West Reynolds Street
Joliet Man Protests Muddy Street From Car Roof
Frank from Joliet says his car is stuck in mud 31 times on his street and he will sit on the roof of his car until county commissioners fix or pay for the problem and towing costs.
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Peterlin
Frank
Joliet, al
Court Proposal Weakness Alleges Cummings Concession
Foes of Roosevelts court plan say Attorney General Cummings conceded the core flaw is needing six new justices to sustain reforms. Assistant Attorney General Jackson defends the program before the Senate judiciary committee amid GOP and Democratic opposition. Senator Borah warns the plan could fail if the president cannot secure unified support from the new justices.
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Washington
Cummings
Borah
Idaho
van Nuys
Indiana
Slays Brother And Sister In Beaverdale House
Paul Emerick 27, a former Beaverdale coal miner, confessed that God told him to kill his sister Ethel Emerick 35 and brother Joseph Emerick 25 and seriously injure his father John Emerick 64 at their Beaverdale home. He surrendered to Justice of the Peace H A Brown and was jailed in Ebensburg.
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Joseph Emerick
John Emerick
Emerick
Beaverdale
Justice of the Peace
H. A. Brown
God Almighty
Rebels Driven Back In Guadalajara and Oviedo Battles
Two insurgent assaults on the Guadalajara front were repelled despite air and tank support, with Loyalist artillery and government planes countering rebel forces. In Oviedo, rebel attacks were halted by Austurian miners and intense shelling left loyalists in a strong position as sections of the city suffered heavy damage.
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Madrid
Guadalajara
Barcelona
West Park
Oviedo
Bradford Reports Four Below Zero Weather Across Pa
Bradford reported four below zero while Van on the Lakes-to-Sea highway registered two below and Hampton Station in Venango County hit zero. Franklin and Oil City showed six and nine above respectively as frigid conditions spread across northwestern Pennsylvania.
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International News Service
Franklin
Pennsylvania
Bradford
Van
Hampton Station
Venango County
Prankin
Oil City
Oilwell Shooter Killed in Nitro Blast Near Pleasantville
A nitroglycerin truck exploded near Pleasantville Pennsylvania injuring and killing oil well shooter August Bond aged 52 from Titusville. Bond was transporting 60 quarts of the deadly cargo when the blast wrecked the road shattered a car engine block and blew out nearby cottage windows. Coroner J J Zerbe ruled accidental death and Bond left four children.
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Pleasantville
Bond
Titusville
Adam Cupler, Jr. and Co
J. J. Zerbe
The Golfer Begins His Spring Practice
The piece notes spring arrival with birds and buds, then shifts to golf as the season starts. It mentions the golfer talking of fairways and tees, shining clubs, practicing strokes, and birdies, signaling spring's onset with a confident stride.
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