County Tax Hike Threat Looms in Erie Budget
Erie December 20 The county tax mileage increase looms as two department estimates totaling 28 000 add to 1937 budgets through Controller Harvey Willis. County Tuberculosis Hospital asks 133 699 with 124 245 for salaries and outlay. hospital total 111 286 76. Choor budget up 1280 to 8400. capital outlay 985. Willis notes possible cuts but salaries rise about 15 per person, boosting payroll by nearly 40 000 and likely driving higher tax rates.
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Erie
Harvey Willis Withy
Willis
Miss Blanche Bassett Dies After Illness in Concord and Corry
Miss Blanche Bassett a resident of Concord township and Corry died yesterday before 9 am after years of declining health She was born January 11 1878 in Concord township and lived there until 1901 then moved to Corry East Irving Street She was a Methodist Church member Survived by three cousins Scot and Orley Biakeslee D D 1 and Mrs Grave Krump Avhtabula Calling hours at Bracken Keating Funeral Home service Saturday at 2 pm Interment Pine Grove Cemetery
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Blanche Tmsset
Concord Township
Corry
East Irving
Methodist Church
Scot
Orley Biakeslee
Grave Krump
Avhtabula
Bracken- Keating
Pine Grove Cemetery
Irie Schools Move to Avoid Personal Tax Levy
New Erle county school board meets this month and eyes a leaner, topheavy supervisory system for Joondal schools. Dr C Herman Grose proposes a uniform district levy potentially 9 to 185 dollars yearly, aimed at reducing property tax burden while funding bond needs. Democratic members oppose the levy as overtaxing homeowners.
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Irie
Erle
Setlons
Joon
C. Herman Grose
Une
Dyer Bwenkyeurre Yur
Nee
Grose
Deputy Marshal Charged After Shooting at Sheriff Chief
In Lebanon on December 4 6 George Robertson 35 a deputy marshal was charged with shooting at the Polk County sheriff chief Georg Girton 36 during an incident described as tense. Gerald W Couden Warren county official said Robertson threatened to destroy the mission before Girton began searching and Girton was hospitalized in Butler county.
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Eres
Lebanon
George Robertson
South Lebanon
Pallee
Georg Girton
Gerald W. Couden
Warren Coun- Uwsuees
Sid
Robertson
Giron
Toxlea
Sd Robertson
Sd Robertson the Mole En Grishale, Aral Oeshal
Speriue
Girton
Serius Ros
Aona M. Middletown Hospital
Butler County
Gouden Ap Sayin
Robert
Volver
Hiruck Girton Iy
Light Paint Coats Houses Beat Heat In Summer Test
A light colored paint coating reflects heat and keeps interiors cooler in warm weather. Researchers note that reflective pigments may deflect heat rays, reducing heat gain.
Tojo testifies at trial amid long self defense claim
In Tokyo on December 16 the wartime premier Hideh Tomita testifies via a prepared deposition claiming the war was a necessary act of self defense. He accepts responsibility for Japan's defeat but argues the war could be justified as a world event. Prosecution cross examination is expected to be highly thorough.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Hidhid Tuya
Japan
Pent Harbor
Tehito Eiyoss
Yremier
Tojos
Halion
Wild Cabbage Origins Hint at Cultivated Varieties
A fragment notes that wild cabbage is the ancestor of several crops including cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, and other cultivated greens, reflecting long plant domestication and variety selection across regions.
Three Used Car Bargains Hit Wiggers Auto Ads
Automobiles for sale listing three used bargains at Wiggers Auto Body Hospital on Hast South Street Corry. Featured are a 945 Pontine sedanette an IMT Kaiser sedan and a 440 Buick sedan.
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South Street
Corry, T
Answers to quiz page reveal scattered errors and oddities
The editorial page lists quiz answers with numerous typos and misprints covering topics from geography to politics. It includes Havana as Cuba, Eisenhower as a correct choice, and odd phrases about parrots and Cominform countermeasures, reflecting transmission errors and unclear formatting.
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Havana
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Newark
U.S. Senate
Hinz
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le Way
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