City Manager Form of Government Debated in Corry
Discussion argues city manager governance could replace mayor and four councilmen, with one on-the-job supervisor for all departments. References compare costs, efficiency, and political reform to cut excess, plus notes 1937 assembly acts enabling third class cities to adopt the form. Mentions labor output trends and cultural notes about Stephen Foster memorial events.
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Bullard
Véter
Cinecitmati
Olitieg
Murmal
Corry
United States
National Industrial Confrence Board
We the People on Farm Tenancy Reform in Congress
Washington outlines the farm tenancy struggle, accusing Congress and Southern Democrats of opposing reform. He notes the rise of a landless farmer class, peonage fears, and potential agrarian unrest. He condemns the agricultural investor influence and praises recovery efforts by Roosevelt and Wallace while warning of further upheaval among rural workers.
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Jay Franklin Washington
Mickery- Haugen
Mississippi
Black Belt
Levent
Roosevelt
Congress
Assaa
Hapyeres
Lane House Agriculture Committee
Henry Wallace
Pranidin Roosevelt
Farm Credit Administration
RFC
Comelt
Share Croppers Union
Cotton Belt
Imperial Valley
GTO
Albert
Tew
Grange
Washington
Quartet to Perform at Baptist Church Sunday
The Johnson City quartette will sing and speak at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 4. The quartet is from the Baptist Bible Seminary, noted for phenomenal growth. All who enjoy good singing and Christian testimony are urged to attend at the M. E. church with a free will offering requested.
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Johnson City
Baptist Church
Crothers
Baptist Bible Semiary
M. E
Dog Sits in Chair for Afternoon Dinner at Dale Erie
In Painesville Ohio a large black and white dog named Grandpa sits in a designated chair at the Waltzeske’s table each afternoon at 3:15 to await his meal. A recurring howl is heard from the college kitchen during this routine.
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Painesville
Dale Erie College
Grandpa
Twenty Years Ago from the Journal Files 1817
Bry contributes to the city Red Cross drive raising 1187 dollars in a 4000 plus total. Watersog Carty dies after extended illness. Corry Red Grass grows to 1400+ members. Forty fourth annual commencement of Corry High School held. Indiana Normal School exercises attended by Miss Helen Johnson. Mrs Bhaugh travels to Erie for a shore visit. Mrs Calewett plans a day visit with relatives.
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Tete
Corry
Gory
Erial
Hans W. H. Johnson Lefy
Todjana
Indiana Normal Sehon
Helen Johnson
One-Minute Test and Horoscope Oddities
Questions span Whiz chairman of federal steel mediation to climate of Asiatic possession and insect habits. Answers note Charles B Taft as son of the president, Avapia’s Aven location, and the common ant tending corn root lice and plant aphids.
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Federal Steel Mediation Boat
Charles B. Taft
Avapia
See and Know Pennsylvania Lakes
A historic commission notes Pennsylvania has 295 lakes with 20 acre plus areas and 21 lakes over 200 acres, totaling less than one tenth of a percent of the state. The 43,000 acres of water offer substantial recreational value to vacationers, led by Wayne and Pike counties with notable lakes such as Pymatuning in Crawford.
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Pennsylvania
Keystone State
Wayne County
Pike County
Luzerna County
Crawford Ventintye
Stewart Says Stewart Says Mrs Norton Takes House Chair
Central Press columnist notes Mrs Blany T Norton of New Jersey becomes chair of the House committee after the late Rep William P Connery of Massachusetts. Norton, pro labor and reasonably liberal, is described as ambitious yet cautious with national attention shifting to Capitol Hill. The piece also covers Senator Robinsons revolt against federal spending and President Roosevelts relief plans in a tense Washington climate.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington
Blany T. Norton
New Jersey
House
Tedresanlu
William P. Connery
Massachu Selis
Capitol
Justin
Finbouy
Wash- Inston
Shy
Sher
Representatives’ District of Columbia
Timik
Robinson
Frm
Nawr Dewi
John N. Gr Ber
Rcles
Texas
White House
Sourdoughs to Meet Toronto at Ontario Yukon Pioneers
Sour dough enthusiasts from Yukon plan an international convention in August in Toronto. The event is organized by the Ontario Yukon Pioneers and marks the first meeting held here.
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Toronto
Unt
Hs Yukon
Ontario Yukon Pioneers
Artificial lake reservoir powers flood control and water surface
The article describes artificial reservoirs and lakes used for flood control and power. It notes Lake Wallenpaupack spanning Wayne and Pike counties with a 7 760 acre surface and shoreline about 70 miles. Conneaut Lake in Crawford County covers 28 acres. Harveys Lake in Luzerne County near Wilkes-Barre is next in size.
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Wallenpaupacs
Wayne Pike
Conneaut Lake
Crawford County
Harveys Lake
Lue Tate County
Wikes- Bare
Bea Blses
Vogues of 1953 Dance and Fashion Spectacle In Technicolor
Hollywood film shop reports Walter Wanger s Vogues of 1953 uses Technicolor with expanded dance scenes led by Seymour Felix. Eight dancers replace two or three, aided by synced camera work and music. Warner Baxter stars in a fashion show themed sequence with a grand revolving stage and models amid costly gowns and jewelry.
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Grady Johnson
Wil
Hollywood
Gani
Dentes
Walter
Wanger
Seymour Felix
New York
Mex Baer
Felix
Pilture
Paul Webster
Lan Alter Wanger
Dancine
Warner Baxter
Gronk
Paris
New
Watery Tragedy Strikes Feranti Family at Monongahela River
In Uniontown Pennsylvania a man watched his wife Willa aged 40 and their 11 year old daughter Elizabeth drown after stepping into shallow water near the riverbank. Dominic Feranti of Martina Station stood on shore as the two struggled and disappeared beneath the water.
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Uniontown
Dominic Feranti
Martina Station
Monongahela
Ladulé
Feranti
Willa
Elizabeth
Paris Fashion Headlines Stay Cool in Cotton at Sea Side
Paris styles focus on washable cotton fabrics for summer wear. Mrs. Fellowes favors sun bonnets and a yacht weekend at Marseilles while hosting a tennis party with Countesses and Miss LeHowes. Riviera gingham and linen remain in vogue as Schiaparelli designs influence hats. Saxophone decline noted as Pasadena band shifts to viola as warmer instrument.
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Pares
Sehlaparetls
Sille
Deema Lil Fellowes
Ann
Riviera
Maseilles
Countess de Cilstaja
Countess de la Moussive
Tucquéline ‘de Stoglie
Rosamund LeHowes
Acad
Othor
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