Nightmare Before the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
Patrolman Leonard Ingham bought a $2,000 life policy after a recurring dream of San Francisco in flames. The 1906 quake struck at 5 12 am on April 18 as Enrico Caruso and John Barrymore stayed nearby. The city burned for three days, killing up to 700 and leaving 250,000 homeless, with the San Andreas fault looming as history's next repeat.
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San Francisco
San Andreas
Leonard Ingham
Palace Hotel
Metropolitan Opera
Enrico Caruso
Elsa Maxwell
St. Francis Hotel
John Barrymore
Washington Street
Jesse Cook
Nob Hill
Barbary Coast
Chinatown
Ingham
Vigorito Sets Witness List For Hearings On Direct Marketing Bill
Congressman Joseph P. Vigorito of Erie, chairing the House subcommittee, announced hearings on House Resolution 7488 for Wednesday with witnesses from the food industry, farm and consumer groups, and state and federal Departments of Agriculture. The panel includes Marshall R. Godwin, Charles Frazier, Midge Shubow, Robert Beasley, Bernard Imming, James McHale, John Scott, and David Zacher, among others, to discuss direct sales from farmers to consumers and urban market options. The article notes Pennsylvania hosts about 75 town or near-town outlets where farmers sell directly to consumers, including in the 24th District.
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Washington
Joseph P. Vigorito
Erie
House
Federal Departments of Agriculture
Vigorito
Pennsylvania
24Th
Congressional District
National Farmers Organization
Midge Shubow
Consumers Federation of America
Robert L. Beasley
Cooperative League of the USA
Bernard Imming
United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association
James McHale
John Scott
National Grange
David Zacher
Shippenville
National Farmers Union
Savings habit funds a child’s future with a college path
A simple message urges opening a savings account to grow funds for a child’s education. It highlights regular compound interest as the path to a secure future from infancy to college. The promotion emphasizes long term planning and financial discipline for families.
Penn State Hikes All Tuition Fees for 1975 76
Penn State University trustees approved 1975 76 tuition and room and board increases across all campuses. In state tuition rises to 1095 at University Park and 1005 at branch campuses, with in state Hershey medical students paying 2001. Out of state tuition climbs to 2295 while Hershey non Pennsylvanians reach 4002. Dorm charges rise 350 per term totaling 1389 for a double room. President Oswald cited insufficient state funding and rising dorm costs. A new meal plan offers 14 meals weekly for off campus students at 255 per term. About 12 500 students live in dorms. ARBORETUM BORN At Tuckahoe State Park Maryland to be first arboretum Leon Andrus funds part of development.
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State College
Penn State University
Board of
Pennsylvania
University Park
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey
Os Wald
Penn State
House
Arboretum
Denton
YMCA Swim and Activities Calendar Fragment
Open Swim and family swim sessions listed with times and prices. Coed swim tear practice and teen programs appear alongside adult and senior swim options. Tuesday includes men's and women's swims and a children’s league is noted.
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Fey
Yassier
Earnig
Hiene
St. Nl
Mioy Fy
Bliss Memorial
Dr Van Ronk A Sports Physician To The Greats Dies
Norristown physician Charles J Van Ronk died at 87 after 60 years of practice serving a Who's Who of sports. He treated Phillies Pirates Braves Browns Orioles and colleges and aided stars like Dizzy Dean Lefty Grove Ty Cobb Jimmy Foxx Lou Gehrig and Tommy Loughran. He traveled over 1.5 million miles in 103 countries and helped extend careers of players including Jimmy Wilson. He collapsed at home and died of abdominal disease at Norristown Hospital.
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Norristown
Charles J. van Ronk
Ball Park
Dizzy Dean
Lefty Grove
Ty Cobb
Jimmy Foxx
Lou Gehrig
van Ronk
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Braves
St Louis Browns
Baltimore Orioles
Pennsylvania
al Simmons
Tony Lazzeri
Charlie Gehringer
Hugh Critz
Steve Hamas
Benny Bass
Ray Impelliteri
Pete Lazzo
Jim Londos
Whitey Randour
Lou Diegel
Howard Ehmke
Connie Mack
Chicago Cubs
Tommy Loughran
Primo Carera
Jimmy Wilson
Phillies
Dr. van Ronk
Norristown Hospital
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