Quiz questions test memory and names from old almanacs
A noisy prompt lists ten trivia prompts including who published Poor Richard's Almanac and questions about independence anniversaries, presidential salaries, animal intelligence, race horse payouts, federal posts, birth weights, and authors. It also mentions 1960s vetoes in the 79th Congress and a request to correct a sentence.
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Richard
Colonies Times
Button Gwinnett
John Witherspoon
Benjamin
Franklin
Truman
Israel
Animal Kingdom
Jess Layson
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files in Corry
Luge stock for a new Grant Company project moves toward North Center Street with a June 20 opening anticipated for the remodeled Brown block. Peggy Eames scenes were shot as Rex Theatre hosts next week’s film show. Corry High School Alumni gather for a 14th anniversary reception and charter incorporation for the Virgil G. Curtis Memorial Scholarship Fund. Harold Lloyd is this year’s recipient. A party honors Mrs. Lillie B. Amidon at the James Anderson home with music and gifts. Early Players feature Corry youths Edward Harvey Ralph Ward and George Curtis in a weeklong city engagement starting Monday.
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Grant Company
Brown Block
Center Street
Little Peggy Eames
Our Gang
Rex Theatre
Corry High School Alumni Association
Virgil G. Curtis
Harold Lloyd
Corry
Edward Harvey
Ralph Ward
George Curtis
Truman Faces Veto Dilemma Over Labor Bill
The 1949 session of Congress may yield a new labor bill but key principle disputes with Taft Hartley linger. President Truman vows straight repeal of Taft Hartley and enactment of an amended Wagner Act, risking a veto if compromises fall short.
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Truman
Congress
Gongress
Loafer Sentenced By County Judge
Clifford E. Wynn of Lawrence Park received five months to a year in the Allegheny county workhouse after pleading guilty to three counts of false pretense. He passed checks in Jamestown banks with no account. Judge Evans noted prior arrest for non support in 1942 and outstanding costs.
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Blaigh Evans
Erle
Four Victims Improve After Jamestown Crash
Four victims from a Silver Creek crash are improving at Phinehart Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Sarah Owen 32 remaining conscious after skull fracture and her husband Robert Owen 38 killed in the crash. Kenneth McCloskey 38 head research chemist for Nestle Chocolate Company Fulton also conscious. both sides suffered skull fractures. Owen children Richard 14 and Sally 10 show improvement after lacerations and bruises.
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Jamestown
Silver Creek
Phinehart Memorial Hospital
Sarah Owen
Craw
Owen
Richard
Sally
Mr. Owen
Jamestown Water Supply Holds Up Despite Drop
Jamestown residents will not go thirsty as city water supply remains adequate. Supt Clayton Johnson notes ground water declined about three feet but daily use runs around 4.4 million gallons, similar to last year. Industrial demand fell due to slowdowns while a record day reached about 5.5 million gallons last year. Heavy snows were sparse last winter, reducing available water during March and April.
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Jamestown
Johnson
Eltf
Buchanan Nomination Approved by Senate
The Senate approved the nomination of Thomas C. Busta of Pennsylvania to the Federal Power Commission by voice vote amid opposition from Sen. Edward Martin. Sen. Francis Myer spoke in favor, noting Busta’s work with the Penhays vania commission and assets exceeding $2,000,000,000, praising his support for rural electrification and REA cooperatives.
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Buchanan
Senate
Washington
Thomas C. Busta
Pennsylvania
Federal Power Commission
Sen
Edward Martin
R. Pa
Martin
Keystone
Francis Myer
Commission
Penhaysvania
Myer
Rural Electrification
REA
Governor Duff Behind In Taxes In Pittsburgh
Governor James H. Duff was reported $5.18 in arrears in his taxes, with Allegheny County’s board of property assessments, appeals and reviews filing a personal property tax fee for the chief executive. The board did not disclose the property details but noted the governor had delinquent three years.
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James Anderson
Lillie B. Amidon
Liberal Trades
Powell
East Main St
North Center Street
Turner
For All
BOY Scout Trading Post
Sox
Official Scout
Electric Lantern
Telbetayn’ Eer
Foster E. Davis & Son
Ropa
Coop Prins
Sun Ela
Barto-Christensen
Ate
PT Ces
Stahl’s
Dad
Father
Ronson Yen
Jewelers
HUNT
Ige
Sunkist
Florida
Yeon
Cape
First Methodist
The
Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
Mr. Lacy
Cleveland Colored Quintette
Ete Uni
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