Heavy demand for small coins at Phil a Mint
United Press reports from Philadelphia that the U S Mint runs 24 hours to meet rising demand for pennies nickels dimes and half dollars as Mexico Cuba and Panama ship silver for coinage. Supervisor Dressel notes the boom mirrors growing retail trade with May output near 88 million domestic coins and 4.6 million foreign pieces, possibly breaking December 1930s records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Ellis
United Press
Philadeuphiia
United States
Edwin H. Dressel
Mexico
Cuba
Panama
Philadelphia
Tem
Dressel
Whelin
America
Reversal Seen in Slashes in Property Assessments
Erie report notes Finance Director Thomas Meheffey expects possible reversals in some court decisions by Judge Charles Copeland on assessment appeals from 1933. He cites average cuts around 4 percent, though figures are not final. The item includes discussion of ongoing case results and local impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Thomas Meheffey
Charles D. Copeland
Westmoreland County
Seig Bo
Tudge Copeland
Mehaffey
No New Federal Taxes Proposed by Congress
Congress leans to avoid new taxes and extend temporary nuisance taxes which expire at month’s end. The House Ways and Means plan would renew these taxes without adding new ones, yielding about 400 million dollars annually. Public sentiment sees few taxpayers freed, and eventual rate increases may come next year to curb the national debt, depending on business conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Honor for country doctor rises with Empire honor
Dr. Alan Rey Dafoe, named an officer of the Order of the British Empire, hails the award as recognition of general practitioners in Canada. He cites the Dionne quintuplets and the broad value of family doctors, hoping more students pursue general practice over early specialization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Rey Dafoe
Sam
Canada
Dafoe
Caton
Insanity Debunked Says Expert On Mental Disorders
A prominent specialist argues insanity debunks stereotypes and that most mentally ill people are not violent. He notes many recover with proper care, and that criminals are often mentally normal, with delusions rooted in choice rather than biology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dasigenius
Plotoj
Nupoleon
Death on Hawks in Egypt community manaces farmer
Paul Kreuger, a farmer from the Egypt community near Wharton Texas, reports many owls and chicken hawks attacking his crops and poultry. Since 1900s, he has claimed to trap and kill hundreds of owls and hawks on his property.
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Hawks Wharton
Tex
Paul Kreuger
Egypt
Roosevelt Borah clash cited in White House talk
United Press reports a Romney era exchange as President Roosevelt quotes Senator Borah in a rebuke on the NRA. Also highlighted is the Signal Corps pigeon John Silver born 1918 in France who flew messages in World War I and later became a bachelor with two eggs in an Hawaii station incubator tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
William E. Borah
Congress
Borah
NRA
New York
White House
Bill
Borgh
Signal Corps
John Silver
John
Signal Corps Bulletin
France
Meusse-Argonne
11Th Signal Corps
Hawaii
Hut John Silver
Hic
Silver
roméAnce
Jake
A. Poutre
Poutre
Twenty Years Ago Highlights From the Journal Flies
Resignation of Pastor C H Wallace at First Baptist Church is accepted after a brief church session. C H Bagley hosts Federal Reserve Bank directors and officers in Cleveland. A stabbing affray injures Dominick Benigno at Spring Creek. assailant at large. Mrs Charles Burke dies at Spring Street home after long illness. Elfen Lindstrom McCray dies aged 18 near the city. Robert Brown returns from State College for summer with parents. Local residents travel to Erie for a day trip including Henry ieppel C H Heath John Newcimbe C Kennedy R E Palmer Dibble Bowman and Bowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Wallace
First Baptist Church
Membiship
C. H. Bagley
Federal Reserve Bank
Cleveland
Elfen Lindstrom McCray
Paul McCray
Henry Ieppel
C.h.heath
John Newcimbe
C. H. Kennedy
R. E. Palmer
Mesdames
Dibble
L. Bowman
C. Bowman
Erie
Star Signals Horoscope Born Sept 23 to Oct 22
Daily forecast cautions social trouble in the morning but good prospects in the afternoon. Watch health and rest, as sleep boosts well being. Financial luck appears in February 1936 if you curb extravagance and seek harmony with partners. Caution advised from October 14 to 17 for fire and accident risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fouay
Gracie Allen mocked for speech antics in Hollywood humor piece
Hollywood report quotes George Burns warning against heavy reliance on Gracie Allen's stammering gag as he recalls the on screen persona. He notes her exaggerated mis speech affects him and even the director, urging caution with such humor.
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Hollywood
Calif
Une
Muse
George Lears
Gracie Allen
Gracie
George
Burns
Norman Tau
Rog
Imor
Paris Styles Summer Fashions Favor Soft Pastels
In Paris the season leans to informal daywear with soft pastel shades and linens. A long sleeved bell sleeve dress with a yellow gown and green ribbon accents appears among the standout beach costumes, while Shanting fabrics in gentle colors dominate afternoon attire.
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Paris
Robert Pighet
D A R Planning For Early Garden Party
At a Broken Straw Valley Chapter D A R meeting held yesterday at Mrs. A Elin King s home several business matters were discussed Plans cover a garden party in June with date to be announced An Erie County Conference invitation was extended to be held at Lake Shore Golf Club Swantsville Flag Day June 18 Reservations must be in by June 10 and transportation reservations can be arranged by calling Mrs D Wilcox The meeting will be a luncheon with a large program attendance expected
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Brokenstraw Valley
Daughters of the American Revolution
A. Elin King
South Center Street
Erie County
Lake Shore Golf Club
West Lake Road
Swantsville
D. Wilcox
Corry Woman's Club to convene at 7:30 tonight
Corry Woman's Club holds a meeting this evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs S Austin on Maple Avenue Atl members urged to attend Lightship Relief takes new berth off San Pedro Channel Stationary as an island seven miles from breakwater light for a seven months stay Scientists aboard to observe currents set and drift daily
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro
Cal
Relief
Linen fabrics set chic in midseason dress styles
The article details linen and glazed linen garments with crepe and silk trims. It highlights blue and white checked linen suits by Henry Creed, a beige linen outfit by DiskUhSA, and Helm glazed linen prints with white sash accents. It notes a “Little Girl Look” fashion tip emphasizing simplicity and versatile in-between season wear.
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Phila
Scott
Winthrop
Mass
ST. Louis, MI
R. J. Scott
Austin
AWE Inventer
Flies
Spring Creek
Dominick Benigno
Corry Brick and Tile Company
First Avenue
Charles Burke
Springstreet
Robert Brown
State College
Hollywood Film Shop
D A.R
Guignon Conry
Lincoln
Main & Center Sts
Erie County Milk Fed
California
Florida
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