City finances under strain and calls for reform
In a letter from G Postlethwait the writer addresses city finance woes and possible diversions of special fund money. He compares practices in New York and argues that shifting funds within the same levy may be acceptable in emergencies, but diverting special improvement funds to general use is a serious legal violation. The piece urges prudent funding, careful administration, and personnel changes to avert fiscal crisis and political fallout.
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New York
G. Postlethwait
Tragic Carbon Monoxide Deaths At McKeesport Hotel
United Press report from McKeesport Pennsylvania notes three deaths due to carbon monoxide in a hotel room. Pred Davis aged 28, his wife Louise Tomko age 25, and their daughter Doris Jean Tomko were found by hotel staff after more than 12 hours since registering. The event appeared accidental, with a gas stove burning in the room and the bodies found on bed and floor. The trio were identified after initial confusion over names.
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United Press
Mckeesport
Pred Davis
Inuise Tomko
Doris Jeat
Tomko
Fred Davis
Plan to Save Chautauqua by New Tax District
Albany February 23. Senator Leigh G. Kirkland Republican proposes a bill to create a Chautauqua utility district with a village government and power to levy taxes on real property to fund the Chautauqua institution. The move comes as the institution nears receivership after a sharp fall in gate receipts and reliance on admission charges.
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Union Press
Albany
N. Y
Chautauqua Institution
New York
Leigh G. Kirkland
Randolph, Repuiican
Institution of
Chautaugia
Chautauqua Utility District
Kirkeland
Classified Ads Listing Services And Opportunities
A dense classified section outlines ad rules and categories including announcements monuments notices and personals. It lists ad formats three or six insertions and per word pricing while stressing proper classification and journal style. It notes care with mail orders and publishers rights to edit or reject copy and mentions many ad categories such as automobiles real estate professional services and employment.
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Department of Vo
Monumenta
Luna
Model Home of the Future Electric Age Shown at Mansfield
A Westinghouse designed model home displays an electrified future with weather controlled rooms and seven radios including an auto-use unit. The house uses vast power yet promises abundant low cost energy as national power production expands. Features include air conditioning, shadowless lighting, auto garage doors, straight-line kitchen with electric range and built in appliances, ultraviolet and infrared room lighting, and automatic waste handling with outdoor meters.
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Mansfild
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
United States
Tea
Ridge
Two Men Burned to Death in Shack Fire
In Williamsport, Pennsylvania, two unidentified men were burned to death early today when a blaze swept a shack along the Reading Company tracks. Residents who frequented the shack were linked to the fire as investigators recovered charred bodies.
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Uniiea
Williamsport
Bre
Reading Company
Resum
Junior PZA Holds Meeting and Programs
The Junior PZA met in the drary room of the Junior High Building on Friday at 8 30. A pleasing program featured piano solos by Miss Meredith Fogle and C Ty Hoffmaster, a recitation by Miss Mary Graham, a vocal solo by John Rouse, and a talk by Mrs Lotta Bongteel about her California trip. The banner prize went to room 8, with Mrs Frans Grafts room first in the membership drive. Refreshments were provided by third grade bakers. A Cleveland report notes a family of five requires 1860.06 income. the union says 1200 is insufficient.
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Junior Elementary Parent Teachers Association
Rank Graft
Meredith Fogle
Mary Graham
John Rouse
C. Ty Hoffmaster
Lorraine Youngs
Lotta Bongteel
California
Frans Grafts
Miss Reed
Philip Young
Nalners
Tudge Denies Ruling Against NRA Resident
Dallas Tex Feb 23 Federal judge William H Atwell quashed an indictment charging Hob Lieto Dallas billing station operator with violating wage and hour provisions of the Federal oil code marketing section Government lawyers said they would appeal to the Supreme Court to determine if the government may regulate the petroleum industry. The judge noted the opinion did not decide on the constitutionality of the NRA nor the delegation of power to the President. The ruling avoids declaring the NRA unconstitutional and distinguishes interstate from intrastate commerce.
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United Press
Dallas
Tex
Feders
Tudge
William H. Atwell
Hob Lieto
United States Supreme Court
Atwell
Judge Atwell
NRA
Oregon grid stars excel as javelin throwers pace team
Leighton Gee and Bobby Paulie lead Oregon in javelin with Gee reaching 200 feet while Paulie records 100 feet. Gee also serves as quarterback on the Web feet co championship football elev an, highlighting dual athletic prowess on a single squad.
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Eugens, Ove
Leighton Gee
Bobby Paulie
Oregon
Gee
Élevan
Sweden Installs Giant Water Turbine at Varga power plant
VONERSBORG Sweden A large water turbine has been installed at the Varga power station near Ter fins a wheel Measuring 26 feet in diameter a second turbine of equal size will be installed in a few months Both turbines will be fed 10.58 cubic feet of water per second
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Sweden
Vonersborg
Vargadridie
Ter Fins
First University of Wisconsin Graduates in 1805
In spring 1805 the University of Wisconsin conferred bachelor degrees on its first graduates. The record notes the six women who completed their work, marking an early milestone for the institution.
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U. of W
University of Wisconsin
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Chautauqua
Corry Electric Show
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Rawleigh
City of
Erie
Valunty
Hawleigh Co
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Chester
Borstn
Walden Donelson
Columbus
Rougewelt
John Seholton
Clymer Road
Earl Messenger
Atoer
Geo. TH. le Baron & Som
Union City
R. D
Alber Colby
West Wayne Street
Hoover
West Park Place
Clark Plant
J. Be Pattersom
South Center Atrest
Eure
Ataey
Ter Sale
Sale—Sloreph
P.Z.A
Cleveland
Texas
Roosevelt
Epla Kett
Greta Stepguen the
Som Gas
Paul Robinson
Agric Cary
Bert
Jamestown
Root’s Furniture Store
South Center Street
Corry, Penn
National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
Corry
Penna
Aoa Model Daly Co
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