Daily Dozen: Evidence on Government Loyalty Measures
Twenty years ago from the Journal files February 18 1977 reports debates over banning Communist influence in government. It notes evolving policy since World War I, Civil Service actions, and the 1941 ban on funding for advocates of overthrow. It also covers the Voice of America Russian broadcast and public reaction to American propaganda efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presidential
Civil Service Commission
Congress
FBI
Civil Service Action
Commission
Truman
inter-Departmental
Russia
Kremlin
Great Britain
Moscow
United States
Quiz questions from a wartime page on Windsor visit and world facts
A reader quiz lists ten items covering royal visits by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to Florida, a Burma war bulletin, bullfighting terms, a geography question on the Yangtze River, a query about the International Brotherhood of Teamsters president, a true or false sun as a star, completing the saying Blood is thicker than, George Washington's middle name, and Henry A. Wallace's birth state.
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House of Windsor
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Florida
George
Burma
International Brotherhood of ‘Team
George Washington
Henry A. Wallace
Hickey Ready 10 Push for Council Hearing on Assessment Bureau
Harbor Creek man dies in truck crash. Harborcreek official D J Finney dies instantly after colliding with a heavy trailer near Brison Lake road. Jack Pitsimmons and Jack Randall escape with minor injuries. Police describe Finney as driving west and sideswiping the truck. Federal meat grading crages noted costing about three hundredths of a cent a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eris
D. J. Finney
Harborcreek
Brison Lake Road
Pinney
Jack Pitsimmons
Brampton
Ont
Jack Randall
Owenside
Blate
Finnney
Mead
Millcreek bond issue approved for schools
A 320000 bond issue for additions to Millcreek township school buildings gained approval from the state department of internal affairs and was announced in Harrisburg. The measure followed a community vote in June 2045. Expenditures remain unsettled by the township school directors. Plans call for a large addition to Millcreek High School and construction at several grade schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millcreek
Millersek Township
State Department of Internal Affairs
Harrisburg
High school addition plans near completion amid approvals
The text notes that the high school addition is close to completion but still awaits final approval from the Department of Public Instruction and other state agencies. It mentions no construction bond has been set and discusses dairy cow maturation and feed usage for milk production in unrelated detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alost
Pines
Department of Public Instruction
Death of John Glann noted in relatives message
Relatives report the death of John Glann son of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Clark formerly of this city He died at his Buffalo home after an extended illness. Nearby items mention a State and Federal inspection for Company A 113th Infantry Pennsylvania National Guard and a Valentine party at the Mentor Club with prizes, plus a third birthday for Gene Parsons and Erie Railroad bridge work over a recently completed subway in Columbus with spring paving planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Glann
Thomas Clark
City
Clark
Buffalo
113Th Infantry
Pennsylvania
R.A. Oft
Mentor Club
Margaret Robbins
Gene
P. W. Parsons
Erie Railroad
Columbus
Changes Made in Zoning Ordinance
Report notes city officials and residents debating zoning changes after prior discussions. It mentions other cities adopting similar ordinances and asserts the measure aims to serve Corry residents. approvals or rejections will affect future building permits on a case by case basis. Also reports Aaron Gore Sr. changing plea to guilty to murder in a Philadelphia case with a hearing date set to determine degree of guilt.
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Bret Malls
Paul Orn
Corry
Legion
Titusville
Oil City
Erie
Connellsville
Coning Board
Commission
Task Night
Hiladelphia
Aaron M. Gore, Sr
Henry J. Hicks
Byron A. Milner
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Patitishir
The
Medical Society of the ‘Biase of
Pennnsylvania
Voice of America
State Department
Moscow- Leningrad
Soviet Union
Hickey
Harbor Creek
Brim
Sherman Hickey, Jr
City Assessment Bureau
Council
Andrew Sterrett
I Schinur
Sterrett
City Cab Company
M.S. Cobbett City Building
Rowland
Western Auto
Center St. Corry, Pa
Lido Aarte
Ula Iy
RADIO
Bariveg
Ac Eee Orm Ta le Ea Mae Va
Powell Motor Company
North Center Street
Jessup
Turner
OF New
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Hardware & Service
East Main Strect
Dial
School OF the Dance
Over Gherry Hardware Store
Richard Rapp
Een
Wilcox Grocery
East Main Street
Gorton
Avor- Petter Fl Flavor Muways Frese
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