Davis Outlines U S Attitude at Geneva Parley
American ambassador at large Norman H. Davis told the Geneva disarmament conference the United States is ready to renounce certain neutrality rights to promote universal peace. He said the U S would join a consultative pact to oversee armaments and help abolish offensive weapons, including heavy artillery tanks and poison gas, with international commissions to supervise arms control.
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Conternational News Service
Washington
United States
Norman H. Davis
Neva
Davis
Renand
America
Geneva
Industrial activity evident in western Pennsylvania
The western Pennsylvania district shows growing industrial activity as indicated by smoke from stacks and locomotives on railroads. In Portersville vicinity eastern county residents report five heavy storms. the Pyma tuning dam tour notes no water in the reservoir except a small stream. A gatehouse under construction at the dam outlet. spring water stored earlier was released to avoid hindrance. A tulip bouquet from Charles A Bolen stood prominently on The News office counter today.
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Pennsylvania
New Castle
Portersville
Pyma
Charles A. Bolen
Daily Weather Report Summary
Weather report for the 24 hour period ending this morning notes a maximum of 73 and a minimum of 0 oil with no precipitation. River stage not specified. Sunday morning statistics show a maximum 84 and minimum 56 with trace precipitation.
Boys' Pigeon Hunt Ends In Attic Mishap
Three eighteen year old youths, Jesse Kennedy, Jesse Cowles and Albert Fulkerson, attempted a attic pigeon hunt in the city building. Fulkerson slipped from a rafter and fell through a ceiling, stopping himself by grabbing a rafter. The incident drew the city janitor and police and the boys plan to report to city officials next Saturday.
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Jesse Kennedy
Jesse Cowles
Albert Fulkerson
Fulkerson
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New Tax Proposals Spark Bitter Battle in Congress
Washington May 22 Democratic leaders push Roosevelt recovery plan as House moves to pass it this week. Senate finance committee opens hearings amid disputes over a 220 million dollar tax hike on middle class and selected industries to fund a 33.3 billion dollar bond issue. Ways and Means tours draft tax features in secret session led by Chairman Doughton to limit manufacturers sales.
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International News, Service
Washington
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Finance Committee
Ways and Means
Doughton
North Carolina
Abduction charge after attempt on grandchild in York
In York Pennsylvania a mother identified as Mrs Herman Knoch and a man named Fred Restrict faced assault, battery, and felonious entry charges after an attempt to abduct a twenty seven month old baby from the grandparents’ home. Bail set at 1000, bond for Restrict at 9000. Police seek three other individuals including Mrs Knoch’s sister Ruth Bowers.
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International News Service
York
Mra Harman M. Knoch
East
Euclid Avenue
New Castle
Fred Restrict
Castleton Hotel
A. A. Knoeh
Knoeh
Restrict
Knoch
Ruther Bowers
Baccalaureates Observed Across Union Area Sunday Evening
Baccalaureate services were held Sunday with Union High seniors in cap and gown led by Dr. G Bennett of the First Christist church. The program included an invocation, scripture, hymn, and sermon on The Great Requirement. Union graduates will receive diplomas May 26 after a May 24 baccalaureate. Additional services occurred in Bessemer and nearby towns with multiple ministers participating.
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First Christist. Church
Mendelssohn
Robert Duff
Ap Sledge
Lady & Mumber
Bennnett
Will
Ship “High
Bessemer
Engle
Bessemer Press
Byterian
Ugo ‘Crivelli
Hillaville
Elmer O.minnigh
Edenburgh
Father. Pirelli
St. Anthonys
St. Lawrence
Hast Brook
Roosevelt Asks Senator Johnson To Go To London
Roosevelt requests Senator Johnson travel to London as part of ongoing international diplomacy. Reports describe White House pressure to join the nation’s war efforts and coordinate with allied leaders amid broad strategic talks at the executive mansion.
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Senator Johnson
London
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Warhington
the Walte
Ohrigon
Probiematic
Final action on park conveyance bill in city council
The council held a committee hearing on a bill to convey Cascade Park from Pennsylvania Power to a city board in trust for a term of years. Former State Senator George Weingartner spoke in opposition citing tax loss fears. the measure passed to committee and may reach a final vote Friday. The deed of trust requires city solicitor approval and the park board would manage proceeds without incurring debt. Weingartner questioned tax exemption. others disputed that interpretation.
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Recreational’ Board
Cascade
Pennsylvania Power Company
Birthé Board
Weingartner
George Weingartner
Shenango
Wein
Jealous Hitler Praises Oratory at New York Convention
Special report from Washington notes a chaotic speech scene as a rabbi and political figures comment on Hitler, praising oratory while Roosevelt and Congress face scrutiny. police escort and political factions mix in a tense, unclear convention atmosphere with jumbled quotes and misspellings.
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York
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Roosevelt
Congress
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Sayel
Royal Scot Tops Seventh Ward Exhibit in Rainy Display
The Royal Scot train and fleet of cars were shown in the Seventh Ward amid a rainy day, drawing crowds to the event. The exhibition featured a broad range of vehicles and a strong turnout, reflecting community interest in new transit and machinery.
Curtsied To Royalty Two Americans Bow Before King and Queen
Two Americans recently presented themselves before King and Queen, bowing respectfully amid royal ceremony. The event highlighted their visit and the formal etiquette observed, reflecting diplomatic courtesy and cordial exchanges with the royal household.
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Herte
King George
Queen Mary
Buckingham Palace
John P., Upham
St. Paul, Minn
Alice Gegelin
Philadelphia
Half Billion R F C Loans Are Repaid
Washington May 22 The Reconstruction Finance Corporation reports steady progress toward economic recovery. Jones says extreme gravity is behind us and cites $500 million repaid on preholiday loans and $7.5 million outstanding from the Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation repaid at about $100,000 daily.
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International News Service
Washington
United States
Jes E. H. Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Texan
R. F.C
Jones
Regional Agricultural Credit» Corporation
Japanese Forces Advance Toward Peiping Area
International report from Peiping dated May 22 says Japanese troops move closer to the Peiping Tientsin area as violence disrupts Sino-Japanese talks. Military reports indicate columns converging on Peiping within 20 miles, with Lungchow five miles west and evacuations of schoolchildren and Americans continuing amid the tensions.
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ping-Tientsin
Tenelon
Lungchow
Iran
Tungchow
Delay in Harriman Trial Now Weeks Long
Joseph W. Harriman, indicted former head of Harriman National Bank, recovers from self inflicted knife wounds. He was granted a week’s delay in his trial for allegedly siphoning more than $1,000 in bank records. Located at Mineola, he faces surveillance by bondsmen upon release from hospital.
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New
York
Joseph W. Harriman
Harriman National Bank & Trust Company
Nassau County Hospital
Mineola
Mie
Death notices list several residents with ages and towns
Death records include Mrs Sarah Steth Parshall 68 of West Middlesex William D Smith 56 Shenando Township Corp Lloyd E Donneth 26 Quan tuca Va Mrs Nora Dayies 6h 5 Went Moody Ave Morris Cohen 58 utialo John Poplaga 5h Lawrence County home Sally Sue Rape two months 1028 Boyt Washington siren Edward J Groetzinger 77 Beav er Fats Winn Murry Kimmich 65 Ellwood 1 City
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Sarah Steth Parshall
West Middlesex
William, D. Smith
Shenanro Township
Murry Kimmich
Ellwood
European powers unite for peace under Mussolini plan
Europe races toward peace after Mussolini wins backing for a 10 to 20 year pact. Four leading powers nearly accept the plan to guarantee security, while Geneva prepares for resumed disarmament talks. Norman Davis outlines U S stance as France backs British disarmament with international control. London reports a new draft underway.
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International News Service
Europe
Mussolini
Italy
Geneva
Norman E. Davis
America
United States
Joseph Paul-Boncour
Easy Stager
Examination Held For Citizen Papers Thirty nine applicants appear
Thirty nine applicants for citizenship papers appeared at naturalization court today before Judge R L Hildebrand. W C Ioedotgell from Pittsburgh conducted the examinations for final papers after passing preliminaries. Applicants were questioned about communist ties or arrests and knowledge of government. Most examined showed good understanding. most were of Polish descent.
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Naturalization Court
R. L. Hildebrand
W. C. Ioe Dotgell
Department of Pittsburgh
Fire Hits 140-Year-Old W and J Building
Fire damaged the Washington and Jefferson College administration building in Washington Pennsylvania. Flames began on the top floor of the three story brick structure and ate through the roof. Firemen's prompt action saved the landmark. lower floors housing college offices were soaked.
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International News Beevice
Washington
Washington and Jefferson College
Scatfork Circuit
First Tooth Brightens Grandparent Household
Arthur Mometer’s family exults as a baby cuts a brand new tooth, sparking joy across relatives. The milestone prompts lively comments from his mother and grandfather, with smiles and playful boasts throughout the gathered kin.
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