Erie Proposes Move to Cut Gas Rates for Home Consumers
Erie officials plan to push a city council resolution directing City Solicitor Edward M. Murphy to probe Pennsylvania Gas Company rate structure. Safety Director Joseph Martin says past changes haven’t helped home users and urges seeking reductions via the Public Utility Commission. He notes council schedules a vote, with timing tied to Flag Day observance.
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Motor Police Force Now At Full Strength
LUSEERIMIANY June 15 Admiral PW Foote Commissioner of the Pennsylvania Motor Police announced the force is at full strength with 1,500 officers and men including trainees. He said the force is within 100 of the legally authorized strength and that an additional hundred will be drawn from the eligible list of 235 established by the March 26, 1938 examination.
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At Son's Wedding in New York June 15
Mrs. Pranislin J. Roosevelt announces her son Joh’s wedding to Ane Lindsay Clark in Na hant Massachusetts on June 18. She wears a period gown of blue net and silk crepe with Eleanor Blue lace, a hand-blocked navy hat, navy suede shoes, and gloves.
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Effort Made for Stabilization of Coal Prices
June day in Pittsburgh saw 37 major western Pennsylvania coal operators gather to set terms for a second conference aimed at stabilizing coal prices at a profitable level. The meeting, lasting until late yesterday, involved operators handling about 85 percent of the district’s soft coal tonnage with no agreement reached yet. Optimism remained from B H Canon, secretary of the Western Pennsylvania Coal Operators Association, despite the stalemate. Later, Kane girl robbed: Violet, 24, of Kane, Pa., reported a stolen $20 check at a drug store while en route home from California.
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Constitution observance to open June 21
Pennsylvania marks the 150th birthday of the U S Constitution with statewide events led by the Constitution Commemoration Committee under Governor Wade. Philadelphia Pittsburgh Altoona plan four and three day observances while other towns schedule church services and patriotic activities around Ratification Day on Tuesday June 21.
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57 District Bridges Will Be Painted
Harrisburg reports Secretary of Highways Roy B. Brown Miller announced a $168,440 summer plan to paint 520 bridges on the state highway system. District 1 Crawford Mercer Forest Venango Warren will handle 67 bridges costing about 7,990 with most by maintenance crews and some by contract.
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Voice of the People on Taxation and Exemption Critique
A reader from Cony, Pa argues that tax exemptions for state game reserves utilities and other property shift costs to paying taxpayers. He advocates reform to tax by income rather than property value and predicts broader effects like more home building and lower rents, urging publication of similar letters.
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McKeesport Eagles Win Drill Contest in Erie
McKeesport Aerie 429 drill unit won a Pennsylvania drill contest in Erie, scoring 943 points. Meadville placed second with 907, Reading third with 894, Pottsdam fourth with 87. A McKeesport women’s unit, not competing against men, was judged perfect at 100 points.
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Bell Ringers Show at Rex Theatre
Royal Swedish Ben Ringers, famed for novel yusteal traction, perform a six octave bell range in a unique set called the wells-Krone. The act, described as the only one of its kind, will attract crowds for matinees and evening shows on Tuesday June 21 at the Rex Theatre.
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Senate blocks reappointment of Postmaster Bell
Local readers learn that the Senate post office committee recommended rejecting the nomination of Postmaster James K. Bell for reappointment. Bell's friends hoped for Senate confirmation by President Roosevelt. The notice notes efforts to reconsider the action. Also included are brief items on a wood chopper challenge and a Mexican resident celebrating his 101st birthday by wood cutting.
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Rhododendron and Laurel Flowering Peak in June Across PA
Harrisburg reports rhododendron blossoms and mountain laurel reaching peak beauty through June and into early July. State forests host festivals and guided trips in Wellsboro, Coole Forest, and other districts as visitors enjoy blooms, with rhododendron varieties across 400 species globally and 26 native North American types noted.
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