Streets Paving and Sewers Drive 1925 Municipal Spending
A Pennsylvan ia survey shows 104 cities boroughs and first class townships spent 24 000 000 in 1925 on street paving and sewer construction representing about half the state's population. Per capita averages vary with smaller towns investing more per person and Philadelphia and Allegheny county towns leading in sewer and pavement work.
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Erie County
Tie Cort
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Philadelphia
Penneysylvania
Pennsylvania
Bradford
DuBois
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Konia
Ridgway
Warren
Pennsylvania to extend radio service to public
The Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction outlines possible expansion of radio service broadcast across the state. Officials say a program of two morning and two evening addresses will be aired next week from WBAK station, coordinated with state police.
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Iarrisburg
Pennssylvania Department of Public Instructions
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Dromdonsting Wiatten
WBAK
Elles Atte
Arbitration issue stalling coal strike talks in New York
The joint conference of mine owners and unions explores arbitration and checkoff dues amid stalled progress. Major W. W. Inglis, spokesman for mine owners, says agreement on checkoff is near if arbitration is settled, allowing the delegates to return home.
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Jody
W. W. Inglis
Inglis
Coolidge to speed review of Mitchell court martial
President Coolidge ordered a rapid review of Col. William Mitchell court martial sentence. White House advisors advise mitigation of the five year suspension without pay. Congressmen urge reducing the suspension to two years.
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Washington
Nev
Coolidge
Mitchell
William Mitchell
White House
Billy
Turing
Decrease in Major License Plate Applications Reached New Low
Harrisburg reports a record drop in year end applications for major license plates. Only 18587 tags received by noon as officials move to expedite processing. The motor vehicle division will work Saturday while other staff enjoy a half holiday. Police to enforce use of 1925 plates after today.
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Harrisburg
State Highway Department
Seeress Predicts Prosperity and Change in 1926
New Haven reports Vivien Gray Mosby predicts under Venus influence the world will prosper in 1926. She foresees less crime, slight earthquakes in New England, a major East Coast storm, a warm summer, rising business activity, and social shifts including fashion and politics.
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Vivien Gray
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Moderate Weather To Greet New Year
The Weather Bureau forecasts a mild New Year with a cold wave easing across two thirds of the nation. Fair tonight will yield slightly warmer conditions north of Mason and Dixon, while the South may see a modest temperature dip.
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United Press Washington
United States Weather Bureau
Mason and Dixon
No Farm Relief Before New President Is Elected
Senator Norris of Nebraska, a Republican leader on agriculture, said farmers will not get relief until a new president is chosen. He warned the Midwest revolt is not a sign relief will come this session, noting the next November election will shape any program.
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White House
Norris
Nebrraska
Inday Norris
Senate
Senate Agricultural Committee
Midwest
Dés Moines
Nari
Incendiary Fire Destroys Home in Aspinwall Area
Fire heavily damaged Lea M. Hundermark’s residence near Delefield road Aspinwall. Officials report witnesses saw nine small objects leave the property before flames expanded. The house, valued at about 22 000 dollars, was entirely affected as residents were away.
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Pittsburgh
Lowley
Lea M. Hundermark
Delefield
Aspinwall
United States Government
Qmart
Hundermark
Evangelist Billy Sunday Faces Possible Binghamton Delay
A disrupted schedule threatens Billy Sunday's planned Binghamton appearance next Sunday after an operation in Elmira. Sources say Sunday, who previously attended a dentist, may return for further treatment as doctors assess his condition and the camp plan.
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Dee
Billy
Bighamton
Elmira
Bunday
Mente
New Year's Day Quietly Observed With Limited Observances
New Year’s Day to be quietly observed with a suspension of business and industrial activity. Churches plan watch night services and dancing as bells and fire horns mark year’s end. Most plants close tomorrow and reopen Monday. Journal will publish Friday edition with delayed printing.
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Curry
Smalller
Jinom
Big Musical Entertainment Planned by City Schools
Preparations are under way for a large musical program by city school children directed by Miss Lucile Murray at the High School on Friday evening January 1. The show will feature ensembles from each school and aims to help offset playground deficits of about 140 dollars. Admission is 25 cents with a possible afternoon performance at reduced rates.
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First World New Year Glance From Chatham Island
United Press reports from Shrist Church New Zealand describe a New Year celebration at Chatham Island about 44 miles east of New Zealand. A small British colony toasted the old year at seven in the evening New York time, marking the first moment of 1620 in the world.
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United Press
Shrist
New Zealand
Chathami Island
New York
Gotham Plans Big New Year's Celebration
United Prom reports heavy advance reservations as Broadway and hotels brace for a festive New Year. Buckner will deploy 150 federal agents to cabarets but officials fear it may not curb widespread celebrations amid Prohibition era tensions. Pittsburgh residents plan apartment parties and avoid public drinking as federal officers tighten controls.
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Broadway
Fifth Avenue
United States
Buckner
Pittsburgh
Kiwanis Club Installs New Officers at Corry Luncheon
Newly elected Kiwanis officers were installed at today's luncheon in the Hotel Corry dining room. Past President Walter Lt. Peake received a past president button from Dri WN Troy Gillette, as Charley Keating became vice president and John King treasurer. Elmer Gilbertson was elected director to join Rev. W. E. Bartlett and others on the board for the coming year.
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Hotel Corry
Walter Lt. Peake
Dri WN
Troy Gillette
Elit
Charley Keatng
John King
Elmer Gilbertson
W. E. Bartlett
W. W. Graham
R A. Patterson
Ed Hawkins
S. Y. Stewart
A L. Smith
Fire destroys York Delta Hotel forcing guests to flee
A fire gutted the Delta Hotel in York causing critical injuries to a woman and forcing ten guests to flee in their night clothes. The blaze destroyed the hotel and ten automobiles, with losses estimated at around 1000 dollars as responders fought the blaze.
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Mia Frese
York
Delta
Nora. Hus
Delta Pine Department
Howteley
H-Siong
Pershing to Leave Chile for Interim Return
General John Pershing, head of the Tacna Arica Plebiscite commission, will return to the United States around mid January due to health reasons, Kellogg confirms. No date is set, and a temporary successor may be appointed.
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United Press
Washington
John Pershing
Chile
Kellogg
Perthing
Pershina
Aly Lows
Speculation on City Council Seat After Parsons Resigns
Rumors swirl over who will replace Frank Parsons on the City Council after his resignation from Florida. The selection, for the expired term, rests with the new council and may be announced at next Monday morning’s organization meeting. Parsons has served as superintendent of Public Finance since election to the council.
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Frank Parsons
Parsons
Florida
Holiday Week Notches Numerous City Parties
A sequence of festive events marks the holiday period with the Masonic fraternity hosting a Hotel Corry dance attended by about thirty five couples with Larson's Orchestra providing music. Plans are underway for a fraternity sit down party next month as Keystone basketball hosts a New Year dance at the State Armory featuring Enoch Raub.
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Hotel Corry
Larson
Splert
Keystone
Teadansant Arranged At Hotel Corry For New Year
A large attendance is expected at the teadansant tomorrow afternoon at the Hotel Corry from 3 to 5 o clock. The event is the sole New Year program of the afternoon and the hotel will be specially decorated. Larson's orchestra will furnish the music and the general public is invited.
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Larson
Musits
Cardinal Has Good Night
Brussels report says Cardinal Mer cier, recovering from a stomach ulcer, slept several hours after a night of weakness. Pope sent benediction. official notes a special mass will be held in his honor.
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Cardinal Mercier
Benediction Zpayibas
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Floods and Lightning Roil British Isles Killing and Wounding
Reports from London describe prolific flooding and lightning storms across the British Isles. Destruction includes factory fires and ruined power plants, with deaths and injuries in London slums and widespread inundation from Amsterdam to Budapest affecting rivers like the Rhine and Danube.
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United Press
London
British Isles
East End
Qgne
Rhenish
New Wvned
Budapest
Theine
Tiswada
Hungary
Binet
Franklin Tax Rates Unchanged for 1986 Budget
Franklin Pa city council announced that the tax rate remains steady for 1986 with no increases. The budget totals 93,000 dollars, funded by the increased valuation of 12 malls, and the city will absorb added expenses without raising rates.
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United Press
Franklin
Declin
Fire drives seven families from Pennsylvanian home
A blaze began in a North Braddock home and spread to an adjoining business, forcing seven families to flee. Fire department units responded and contained the fire as residents evacuated from the first floor and above. No injuries reported.
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United Pros
Pittsburgh
Pan Detitment House
Business
North Braddock
Today’s Five Best Radio Highlights and Stations
Brief radio guide lists stations and programs including WEAF WOAW WOS KGO and WIP. Mentions top songs, hosts, and ongoing features across the Pacific Coast and Philadelphia areas with lineup notes.
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