Pepper bill to raise minimum wage in industry
Senate Labor Committee will report favorably this week on the Pepper bill to raise minimum wages in interstate commerce to 65 cents now, 70 later, and 75 after two more years, replacing the pending FERC bill. Debate centers on 40 to 60 cent compromises and inflation fears while Truman cites obsolete rates and living costs.
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Senate Labor Committee
Senate
FERC
Une Senate
C.illbuster
Bitler
Truman
Congress
Filibuster Side-Lights Through Senate History
A look at the filibuster as both a serious minority right and a constitutional debate on majority rule. Notes include 19th and early 20th century examples such as Tilman and Gore, and the term origin from buccaneer.
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Senate
F-E.p.c
Congress
Pitchfork Ben" Tilman
Southh Carolina
Byron
Childe Harold
Aulkner
West Virginia
la Follette
Stone Ai Gore
Gore
Stone
Gadbbean
United States
On Franklin D Roosevelt Birthday Questioned by Time
The piece notes January 30 would have marked Roosevelt's birth day and reflects on his age when beginning a fourth term on January 20 1945. It compares expected survival, past presidents and mortality averages, mentioning ages and assassinations and Roosevelt's 62th year at the start of the fourth term.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
F. D
F. D. Roosevelt
Mr.Roosevelt
Twenty Years Ago In Journal Files January 20 1926
Storm drift halts rural service as carters curb tasks on weathered roads. A broken rail near mile post 41 on the Renova division of the Pennsylvania Railroad halts eastbound and westbound trains. In sports, Muln Micheil faces Wayne K and the Buffalo Bisons against the Hoosier team tonight under a cold sky. Local ceremony sees Ladies Auxiliary officers installed with William Houghton as president and Ross Gehman as VFW commander.
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Mile Post 41
Ie City
Renova Division
Pennnsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Muln Micheil
Wayne K
al Heerdt
Buffalo
Keystone Ar
Bisons
Agaital de Hoosier
Ladies' Auxiliary
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post
Guster Star Hall
Willian Hough
Ton
Auxillary
Ross Gehman
Vets
Daily Dozen On Infant Development From Medical Society
A column outlines typical infant milestones from birth to twelve months, noting that timing varies. It describes eye tracking, head control, tummy time, smiling, sitting, standing with support, recognizing family, play like pat-a-cake, rolling, and first words, with caveats on variance. It also mentions presidents inaugurated at age 62 or older and survival of terms.
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Row
Joli Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Jackson
W. H. Harrison
Taylor
Buchanan
Honey Production Variability Tied to Weather and Growth
Honey production fluctuates yearly due to varying weather patterns, plant growth, and other factors affecting nectar availability. Beekeepers note that temperature rainfall and bloom timing influence yields, with good seasons delivering higher output and poor seasons reducing harvests.
Girard Banks to Be Merged
In Erim January 2 report the State Banking Commission’s approval for the merger of the U S Battles Bank and Girard National Bank is awaited. The merged institution would be named Girard Berlex National Bank, aims to improve local facilities, and includes Miss C Elizabeth Battles as the new president.
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ERIM
State Runiking Commission
U. S
Battles Back
Girard National Bank 55
Luckey
Girard Berlex National Wars
Bow Pinks
Girard
Battles Bank
Tate
Hroosever
Areter
C. Elizabeth Battles
Duneter
Lie
Negent
Congressman Rodgers Seeks Reelection in May Primary
Congressman KR L Barger of the 2nd district announces he will again seek the Republican nomination in the May 21 primary. Rodgers, a long-serving member on key business farm and marine committees, has experience as a teacher auctioneer insurance man and real estate dealer and plans to canvass Erie Crawford and Mercer counties ahead of the vote.
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KR. L. Barger
Erle
Crawford
Mercer
Washington
Hig
Rodgers
House
Congress
Postwar plan funds eyed for district building program
State Postwar Planning Commission papers cleared for a 2000 grant to cover preliminary architectural and engineering expenses for the district postwar building program. The board authorized Chairman Feldt to obtain data on architects and report next meeting. Vocational department changes were discussed informally with no immediate action planned.
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Realmue
Oppen
Une
State
Postwar Planning Commission
Feldt
Vocasional Department
Sparta Boy Scouts Under Firen
Sparta Grange notices a Boy Scout meeting at Primen Hall with leaders Leon Master and Willian Purley, electing Lyle Chetton as steward and approving donations to the Cory Memorial Hospital Fund. Additional lodge activities and misdated references appear, with a note of Mrs. Caen Puller’s illness.
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Spartansburg
Piremen
Cremen
Willy Welk Stranshan
Leon Master
Willian Purley
Sussistant
Sparta Granges Mob
JA Wtren
Duriy
Grange
Cory Memorial Hospital Fund
Lyle Chetton
Ployer Stafford
Util Tuepher
Hoon
Ne Voreen
Morin
Corry Hospital
Caen Puller
Community Notices and Social Calendar Shifts
Local society pages detail multiple visitors and gatherings including Irene Bruckner meeting on Thursday evenings and Jan 31, with Mr. and Mrs. Ravion Burlingame hosting a family event. Birthdays and honors noted for Ple Henry Burlingame, Mey fun Shaymbaugh, and Dona Hlekte. Church groups announce midweek services at Gospel Tabernacle and Baptist meetings. school teacher Arden Bennett visiting Conneautville.
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Angi
Phe Po Gil
Irene Bruckner
Prince Fot Clin
Sidney Wikis
Janey
Ravion Burlingame
Hnd
Charles Shapp
Davinwn
Ple
Henry Burlingame
Charley Burhgame
Mey Fun Shaymbaugh
Jeaonette
Rusherine An Phuth
Gary
Dona Hlekte
Hany Duster
Lune
Uta
OU Gity
Yes
Mike Alan Stewart
Hydetown
Esbea Rowley
Mary Rowley
Guells Coreps
Carrie Taylor
Ethel
Guy Rowley
Wey Daughlers
Taylor Lome
Sored Basin
Frank Pollock
Waterford
Willard Tilliteen
Ellsworth Stewart
Cherry Trew
Anson
Hhrop
Shays
Gospel Tabernacle Nobes
Baptist
Moses
Chrigtian Jee Brigade
D. Vv
iSunny
Othet
George Okree
Widow of Corry resident dies at Waterford home
Union City area obituary announces the death of Mrs. Perry Steves widow of One Jats Perry Steves. She died Saturday at the Waterford township home of Ley so Chien Steves. Survived by sons in Union City and Waterford Township and a daughter in Corry. Funeral services held Monday at 2 PM with Rey Ivan Shreve officiating. Burial in Fyergrees Cemetery.
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Union Ctpy
Jan
Mel
Vinw Steves
Perry Steves
Ley So Chien Steves
Waterford Township
Steves
Threw Sone
Union City
Glenn Steves
Mary Mulligitn
Corny
Glen Puneral Honey
Rey Ivan Shreve
North East
Fyergrees Cemetery
Iter
Cty
Seven quirky questions from a late 19th century classifieds page
A set of odd trivia prompts asking who spoke certain quips, where phrases originate, and details about historical figures and events. Questions reference misheard lines, famous orators, Shakespearean titles, bird and animal traits, continents and capitals, academic degrees, lemon references, and a high profile wedding involving Commodore Gene Mickey and actress Myrna Loy.
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Maller
Hamarth
Contay
South America
Aquito
Florida
Abe Platte
Gene Mickey Ane
Myrna Loy
Rumor of Move to Name Roberts in Erie County
Rumor circulated Monday that L L Roberts may be named to a post in Erie County. Elmer L Lyne and Burton R Goub were reported as backers with the county attorney. The move follows a request from Navy service member Roberts, chairman of the county reclamation committee, amid strong county pressure for the appointment.
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Roberts
Erie
Elmer L. Lyne
Burton R. Goub
Saidiai
Erie County
LL Fumie
Navy
Brad
Teporis
Hur
Finbine
Judie
Dhichange
Fry
Dieawes
Howeven
McDonald Leading North East Man Dies
Shimes A McDonald aged 84, longtime North East fruit grower, died Monday at home after a long illness. A former North East resident, he was the oldest member of the First Presbyterian Church and served as president of the North East Cemetery Association for 15 years. He belonged to North East Lodge No 399 F and A M, Erle Consistory, Zam Zem Shrine, and was active in local fraternal circles and community affairs.
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Shimes A. McDonald
Hn Bain
Sein Morehead
McDon- Ald
Nonth Test
Amite
Bunville
Canada
McBonwit
North East
First Presbyterian
Aus
Novi East
Eax
McDonald
North East Lodge
A. M. Erle
North East Cemetery Association
Grape City Lodge
Jamestown Vet Stars In Broadway Show
Robert Baby Healy, son of Mrs. Jerry Healy, appears in The Magnificent Yankee at the Royale Theater in New York. He formerly served in Europe with the 5th Division, taking part in the Battle of the Bulge and Rhineland campaigns. He now portrays Rama lton in theLife story of Giver Wendell Holeates.
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Jamestown
Van
Ory
Amy
Mne
Robert Baby Healy
Jerry Healy
Royale Theater
New York
Europe
Ine Tx
Ramilton
Wendell Holeatesi
Shi Beily
Hayne
Asn
Rhineland
Germany
Fire at Pittsfield church stopped by congregation
A morning service at the United Brethren church in Pittsfield was interrupted by a fire from wood near the furnace. Strong smoke and flames were checked when congregants sealed a door and doused the blaze with pails of water, preventing major damage.
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Pittsfield
United Brethren In
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REX Theatre
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North Corby
Carry Instrument Co
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Sparta Boy Scouts
Firen
Aen
SOP
Harrisburg
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Geouine Stuart
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Lanston
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Lifebuoy
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Powell Motor Col
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