Nebraskas unicameral hope is nation’s bold new model
United Press reports from Lincoln Nebraska that the first open unicameral legislature will convene with four men overseeing the transition. Senator Norris expects a more efficient cheaper body attracting better talent and reduced conference committee secrecy. The nation watches this radical shift from traditional two chamber government.
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Neb
Nebrus
House
Legislaire
George W. Norvin
United States
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Salvyes
Norris
Oil City Bank Retires $50,000 Preferred Stock
Oil City National Bank officials announced the retirement of a $50,000 balance of preferred stock held by the Reconstruction Finance Corp. The issue originated at the bank’s reopening, totaling $200,000 with $150,000 retired earlier. After currency officials’ approval, the bank’s surplus rose by $50,000 from undivided profits, now presenting $800,000 common capital and $200,000 surplus.
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Oil City
Yan
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Oil City National Bank
Comptro
Driscoll slated for fair rate board head
After a five hour Democratic Leaders conference at the Bellevue Stratford Governor Earle is ready to nominate Dennis J Driscoll to head a proposed Fair Rate Board replacing the Public Service Commission in regulating Pennsylvania utilities The move follows Driscoll role in exposing a fake telegram campaign and comes as the governor weighs extending board control to coal oil and natural gas industries
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Dennis J. Driscoll
Bike County
Philadelphia
Earle
Fair Rate Board
Public Service Commission
Pennsylvania
Bellevue- Stratford
Driscoll
Harle
Drigcoll
Drincoll
Wheeler-Rayburn Utilities Holding Carsn
Associsists Gas & Electric Company
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Pub‘tic Service Commission
the Ripper
Thomas Prendergast
New ‘Board
Erie City voters set 11 mill tax rate for 1937
In a 8 to 2 vote Saturday Erie City approved an 11 mill tax rate for 1937 and a operating budget of 2,033,000 for the vacant department over the next year. Mayor Charles R. Barber led the fight for the 11 mill rate with support from Safety Director Harry J. Kiebes against a 10 mill proposal.
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Harry J. Kiebes
Destructive Winter Winds Hit Bria and Vicinity
Sweeping gales Tuesday through Saturday caused widespread damage across Bria and surrounding areas. Trees toppled on roads, a 10,000 ton freighter broke from moorings near Casond Street, and a tree narrowly missed Postmaster Schloss and companions at 122 West 13th Street. Power and telephone crews worked to restore service after outages along Route 20 and other lines. Officials warned of a major repair effort lasting into the week.
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Jan
Bria
Thin Ares
Cty
Casondd
Charles Schloss
W. 13Th Street
Telephone and Power Company
Harberoyel
Electric Power and Telephone Company
Mrs Aule Taylor Returns From Visit in Newton and Cald
Mrs Aule Taylor of Brook Street returns home after a visit in Newton and Cald with her nephew Paul.
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Mra Aule Taylor
Brook Street
Tyro Weels
Newton
County Commission Reorganizes Today and Plans
County commissioners meet to reorganize with Thomas W. Finney expected as new board head and Helen M. Schcraft to continue as chair. They may set plans for tuberculosis hospital funds, borrow 72000, and navigate finances toward April when tax receipts rise. personnel changes and renewals for county staff are reportedly considered.
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Thomas W. Finney
Baard
Raplashys Miys
Helen M. Sehlcraft
Eomen
Harvey M. Will
Tuberculosis Hospital Fund
General Fund
Admits Guilt In Fatal Crash Inquest
Franklin county coroner's inquest heard John Bush 86 of Sugar Grove testify he had no recollection of the crash that fatally injured Oran Maitland 87 near Cooperstown last Monday. State Patrol said Bush admitted drinking heavily before the accident on Lake Creek road December 28, 1986, and a coroner's jury found Maitland died from injuries in the crash caused by a vehicle driven by Bush while under the influence of liquor.
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State Highway Patrol
Maitland
Lake Creek
John Bush
Shorthand Classes Resume Tuesday at Local Adult Program
Shortnara under the Adult Education Program led by Mrs. B. Fr. Sfvanson offers shorthand for beginners 7:00 to 8:30 PM and for adults. Classes will be held in the school Library building offices. Interested individuals are invited to enroll in the evening section.
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Shortnara
Perygun
B. FR. Sfvanson
Bilding
Enrali
Production at Kane Glassware Plant Begins Soon
Jay Kan reports Summit Glassware will start at the Kane plant within days. Edmonds says offices will be built near Route 219 and 6, with production for all Summit plants planned through March and beyond. The Kane facility aims to be the largest, employing over 50 workers once underway as about 800 crews are expected to be at work at start.
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Jay
Summit
Kane'a
W. G. Edmonds
Famonds
Summit Company
Mt. Jewett
Hurricane
W.va
Wichita
Walla
Texas
Edmonds
Kane Glassware Company
Wild Rabbits Liberated Across Warren County
A shipment of 768 wild rabbits in GA crates arrived Saturday in Warren County. County Game Protector J Linder initiated distribution, placing twelve rabbits per crate across the county with the aid of local sports organizations. The rabbits were bought by the Pennsylvania Game Commission and were trapped in Missouri.
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Warren
Warren County
J. ©. Linder
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Quincy
Missouri
Ripper May Bring Sweeping Rate Cuts
Contemplated changes in rate law would authorize a sliding scale of rate reductions, sharing earnings above a fixed return between utility companies and patrons. Efforts to remove local real estate tax exemptions for utilities were previously unsuccessful. News notes appointments and political figures connected to the rate debate, with fragmented references to a youth axe champion from Monroe County.
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A Hogy
Iit
Sean
Perroer
Richman J. Beamish
P. S.C. Colon Fel
U. S
P. Guffey
G Delcoll
Bik County
Shulman
Driscoll
Tos
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Fealson
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