Fragmented local notices mix legislative bits and accidents
A newspaper page reports on a stalled school district freeze bill in committee, a false fire alarm in Ridewsy Herman’s town, injuries from truck and bicycle accidents, a push to raise salaries for state officials, and a bid for a Brigham Road defense plant. It also notes a Scout’s World Jamboree selection and veteran hospital naming efforts in Erie.
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Eas Ridewsy Hreman
Chile
Brigham Road Defense
Duniel
Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp
War Assets Administration
New York City
WAA
U. S. Promotes Peace Prosperity with Canada Visit
President Truman and daughter Margaret visit Ottawa reaffirming U S Canada cooperation in shared goals. The Canadian prime minister jokes about overcoming parliamentary obstacles while noting long tenure in office. Pittsburgh reports a July shutdown at the Pressed Steel Car Co plant in McKees Rocks due to a steel plate shortage impacting railroad car production.
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Ottawa
Truman
Margaret
Canada
Pittsburgh
Pressed Steel Car Co
McKees Rocks
Judges Refuse Nine Divorces in Court Ruling
Judges Bimer L Evans and Burton F Laub denied nine divorce petitions in a wartime cases batch. Prothonotary Lawrence Taylor reported the refusals, marking an unusual occurrence of multiple dismissals. One case noted Ellmear Wassink of Corry versus John Wassink of Clymer alleging indignities to the person.
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Eri
Bimer L. Evans
Burton FR
Laub
Lawrence Taylor
Protionotary
Corry
Ellmear Wassink
John Wassink
Clymer
Protest Rent Hike in South Philadelphia Homes
In South Philadelphia, residents of Guard homes plan a meeting to protest rent increases approved last week by the area rent director. Increases run about 23 percent and affect roughly 482 properties. About 180 people per day register in the Vicksburg National Military Park in an average year.
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Philadelphia
Vicksburg National Military Park
Weir and Fink Top Paid Executives at Nations Steel
Two Nations Steel Corp officials in Pittsburgh led the nation's Big Four steel firms as top paid executives last year. The annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission shows Ernest T. was among the highest earners, with compensation details reported.
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Philadelphia
Nations Steel Corp
Pittsburg
Securities and Exchange In Commission
Ernest T.1
Weir and Ri Share 9252000 Remuneration in 1940
Weir of Pittsburgh board chairman ill George Ri Mink of Detroit received 9252000 gross remuneration for 1940. Both figures include 620000 as share in profits.
Treasury Position Washington June 11
Treasury report shows receipts 185.53 million dollars expenditures 194.83 million dollars leaving a balance of 2.548 billion. Total debt stands at 257.420 billion dollars.
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Treasury
Washington
the Treasury
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Congressional Veterans Committee
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Jane Parker
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Clarks Sisson
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