New Acres of Trees Record Planting Surge in U S
The American Tree Association reports 183 million trees set out on national and state forests last year, a record. New York led with 40,564,282 trees, followed by Wisconsin and Michigan. The Civilian Conservation Corps enabled the rise, with roadside plantings and farmers adding evergreens on marginal land, signaling a hopeful reforestation trend.
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United States
American Tree Association
New York
Wisconsin
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Civilian Conservation Couny
Uae
Educational Frills Under Scrutiny in Philadelphia Inquiry
A Philadelphia education inquiry led by Rep H G Andrews will probe frills and extracurriculars blamed for lowering standards and wasting funds. The committee will examine administrative methods, teacher loads, reporting, and rising costs while aiming to determine if reforms or new revenue sources are needed.
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Citizens’ Committee
Philadelphia
H. G. Andrews
Johnsown
Andrews
Pennsylvania
Baat
State Educational Department
Philadelphia Board of Education
O-Harvid AL Pauly
Caler
Lie ‘Trey Daily News
Lue Yale
GHIO
British conductor laments American children's belief in folklore
Sir Hugh Robertson of the Glasgow Orpheus Choir notes American children often say no when asked about believing in folk figures. He contrasts with Irish children who answer yes, attributing the difference to education rather than faith. He suggests Mickey Mouse would win belief from Americans if asked.
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Hugh Robertson
Glasgow
Orpheus Choir
America
Cabrles
Elrus
Matter of Course Deaths
Massachusetts officials decry highway fatalities as a preventable slaughter. They note 25 annual deaths and thousands of injuries, urging stricter driving penalties and license suspensions to curb the motor vehicle toll.
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Massachusetts
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Boston
Theoughoutt
Board of Health
Air safety record set by American airlines all time high
A historical note on air travel safety reports from the Bureau of Air Commerce shows improved safety with fewer fatal accidents in recent six months. Data indicates fatalities tied to air travel remain low relative to passenger miles while industry activity and aircraft miles rise, signaling better risk management and technology adoption.
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Vines
Bureaua of Air Conmercy
Tiagtend
Hetullley
Dick Powell Finds Arkansas Soup Kettle After Long Quest
Hollywood tale follows Dick Powell who builds a home with an outdoor fireplace and seeks a deep black kettle for Arkansas soup. After months and a trip to the Thieves Market fails, an Arkansan friend loans a vintage kettle to Powell, shared by his mother from Little Rock, ending in a celebratory taste of the soup.
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Hollywood
Dick Powell
Arkansas
Tin “Colony
South
Little Rock
Ark
Powell
Mt. View
Bor
TWENTY YEARS AGO From Journal Files April 9 1915
Cory now has possession of the 8800 bill of the Tacoms Lodge stolen by local members from the Oil City lodge last evening. A suit for 10000 damages against the Erie Railroad by Mr and Mrs Orlie Jones will be filed this week in county courts.
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Cory
Tacoms, Wash
Oil City
Weaver
Erie Railroad
Orlie Jones
City Work and Police Actions Highlight Local Chronicle
City crews begin spring street work under Commissioner Vogt while Chief Harry Davis returns from pursuit of Penny, the suspect caught in Youngstown. A special meeting in Pekod? o Elks Lodge seeks better roads to Erie and North Hastings. Detective Shirrock arrests seven hoboes in eastern yards, $8 bond set. Dan Zilch, popular Main Street figure, home ill. Boxing matches planned locally. a stinger car recovered after a night incident. a man who left Columbus for days work never returned.
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Harry Davis
Jame‘own
Penny
Youngstown
Erie
North
Elks Eh
Shirrock
Paliondaday
Columbus
Phe Mah
Paris Styles Show Wide Brims and Camellias in Spring Hats
Paris fashion notes describe large blue toppers with broad crowns and long drooping strands, Second Empire details, and camellia trims. Marie Alphonsine and Blanchot designs feature white crowns, black straws, and pink greens, while hats range from oversized capelines to small Empire shapes.
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Paris
Schidparelli
Joost Optimst
Parisiennes
Jean
Blanchol
Alexander
Tis
Eftd
Jane Blanchot
Marie-Alphonsine
Moon Run High Students Strike Over Coach Dismissal
Nearly all of Moon Run High School's 200 pupils protested the dismissal of athletic coach Willi McCulloyeh in Pittsburgh. The action disrupted classes as students gathered to demonstrate against the action.
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Pittsburgh
Moon Run High School
Willi McCulloyeh
Cats Reach Out in Chaotic Alley Incident
In a confusing scene two cats were killed after a rapid clash with a car or vehicle. Bystanders reacted with surprise as the animals tangled near a doorway. No humans were seriously injured.
Star Signals Horoscope Note for April and Year Clues
The entry forecasts a day with routine work in the morning and theater or planning in the evening. It notes the home as a center of interest, potential first steps into a profession linked to mining, and warns of danger if not cautious. February 1936 favors, with specific dates for push and letters and a possible career change in October 1935.
Congress Plaza Plan Would House Lawmakers Near Capitol
United Press reports a Washington congressman proposes creating Congressional Plaza six blocks from the Capitol with permanent, artistic homes for senators and representatives. The plan includes Colonial, English, Spanish, and Norman styles, garages, parks, fountains, shops, a subway link, and fair rents to fund depreciation and upkeep. The anonymous planner says the project would ease housing, boost construction, lift real estate, cut taxi costs, and improve lawmakers’ morale.
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Capitol
Congressional Plaza
Jie
Washington
Hac
Congress
Ex Columbus Resident Amy Belnap Dies in Medville
Funeral services were held at Byham Funeral Home in Medville for Mrs. Amy Belle Belnap wife of J Ross Belhap who died in Englewood New Jersey Saturday morning after a long illness The remains arrived in Meadville Sunday She was a former well known resident of Columbus and daughter of Mr and Mrs Hmett Curtis Survivors include her husband parents son John sister Mrs D M Christis of Silver Spring Md and brother Ralph Curtis of Columbus Glendale cemetery interment followed
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Plelock
Byham
Medville
Amy Belle Belnap
J. Ross Belhap
Englewood
N. J
Glendale Cemetery
Meadville
Belnap
Hmmett Curtis
C&umbue
John
M. Christis
Silver Spring
Mat
Ralph Curtis
Columbus
Price breakdown for various grades and readings
The notice lists payments of eight and nine cents plus one cent for specific grades Fancy No 4 2 and 3. It adds a quarter cent for a 37 hydrometer reading and a half cent for 38 A. It also mentions a half cent cut on 35 inches, one cent on 34 and two cents on 33.
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Ste Gming
Mas Reinecker
Germany
Diw
Keystone Bag
Wolfith St
Erie, Pa
Phome Mo
Vogt
Dan Zilch
Popilar
Jaxbel
United Press
AAAS
Nra‘s
Sueh Ie
A. Congress
H. Gilfillan
Erie Freight Staton
American Maple Products Company
Gilfillan
Harrisburg
Leo J. Schuknecht
King
R. D
Corry, Pa
F.C. Chapin
Livi Blei
Ani
Beieros
Allinawe
Buck
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