Housing Costs Drive Congress Salaries and Lodging Changes
The piece notes Congress members cost of living in Washington rising, with discussions of Government housing for new members and increased salaries from 10,000 to 15,000. It contrasts past temporary bachelor quarters with today’s need for permanent Washington residences as sessions lengthen, and cites state legislatures offering subsistence allowances but not for Congress.
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Washington
Congress
Bi focal spectacles and senile cataract eye care
The article notes Benjamin Franklin’s bi focal glasses and explains how bi focals assist near and distant vision. It discusses presbyopia or old age eyes, far and near vision changes, and the use of cataract surgery for senile cataracts. It emphasizes that general health strongly influences eye health.
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Benjamin Franklin
West Main street lights debate set for meeting
A conference next week between Superintendent of Public Safety Frank O Howard Mayor W Bracken and Venango Public Service Corp officials will decide the location and number of ornamental street lights on West Main Street. Also noted were a Teachers Institute address on glassroom procedure by Dr P J Brown and a basketball loss for Corry High to Cambridge 25 to 19 with vehicle crash on North Center Street and health rule enforcement talks with local dairy men.
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West Main Street
Frank O. Howard
W. Bracken
Venango Public Service Corporation
Corry High
Cambridge
Powder Burns Prove Death By Own Action In Youth Case
Jamestown January 22 official inquiry into the death of 17 year old William H. Bovee concluded with substantial evidence of gunpowder burns on the victim's shirt indicating death by own action. Assistant district attorney Sidney T. Hewes noted no burns on the body near the wound, while coroner Leon Ruttenbur reported no conclusive findings. The case centers on an unused air craft observation tower on the George H. Coons farm in Klantone where Bovee was found shot.
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Gheny Greek
Henderson Mortuary
Hak
Jamestown
William H. Hovee
Kiantone
Sidney T. Hewes
Bovee
George H. Coons
Klantone
Leon Ruttenbur
Questionable list of questions on politics and publications
A jumble of clipped phrases and quiz items asks about a resigning president inquiry, an international Boy Scouts Jamboree location, television advances, and a mix of building and business mentions. It cites Fred Kimball, Associated Press, and U S postal notes while posing seven trivia prompts about writers and political figures.
Tax on distilled spirits and liquor rates stay steady
The piece explains current federal taxes on distilled spirits remain high at $9.00 per gallon and about 40 cents per fifth for the strongest wines. It notes political reasons to keep revenues up and maintain high liquor taxes, with history showing changes from Civil War to Prohibition eras. It also mentions housing Congressmen and rent issues discussed in Washington.
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Truman
Congress
United States
Manny
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