Library Services Act and public libraries drive national aid
The 1956 Library Services Act aimed to fund public library development with 7.5 million dollars a year for five years, aiding rural areas. Initial allocations fell short, and this year 3 million is provided. Forty-eight states and territories have begun approved programs, with regional centers to expand access and improve education nationwide. The piece emphasizes libraries as essential to education alongside schools.
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Congress of the
United States
People's University
Sears
Manning Named Duquesne Varsity Basketball Coach
Manning, 28, a former freshmen coach at Duquesne, was appointed head varsity basketball coach today. He succeeds Dutley Moore, who resigns to head La Salle College. A Homestead native, Manning played under Moore before guiding St Canice High School and serving as Duquesne freshman coach since September 1953.
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Manning
Duquesne University
Dutley Moore
la Salle College
Philadelphia
Moore
Homestead
Duquesne
Pittsburgh
St. Canice High School
Vanguard Fires Second Satellite Launch Description
The article recounts Vanguard's second satellite launch using the Jupiter C rocket. It notes the crane, tower, and weather balloon against the rising sun, 7 16 a m timing, and a vertical ascent with the first stage falling over the ocean about 275 miles away. It compares Vanguard to Jupiter C, cites satellite details and radio systems, and credits Martin Company Baltimore and the Naval Research Laboratory.
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Vanguard
Air Force
Martin Co
Baltimore
Naval Research Laboratory
Livestock Die In $40,000 Barn Fire In Waynesburg
In Richhill Township near Waynesburg Pennsylvania a large barn on Johnny Blair’s farm burned killing about five hundred sheep and lambs. The blaze destroyed the barn and machinery valued at $40,000. Blair’s sons and volunteers initially fought the flames but the fire reignited two hours later. Cause not learned.
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Waynesburg
Johnny Blair
Richhill Township
Blair
Bryan's Aide Dies in Omaha After Long Service
Tenatius J. Dunn, 80, longtime Omaha lawyer and political associate of William Jennings Bryan, died Saturday. Dunn helped nominate Bevante as president in 1908 and was closely tied to Bryan for many years.
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Bryan
Omaha
Tenatius J. Dunn
William Jennings Bevante
Buen
Corry Memories Chronicle March 17 1938 Highlights
Yesterday in Corry cover a Barcelona air raid in the Spanish Civil War, a Corry High School debate on unicameral legislation, a measles dip in the town, a heavy St Patrick’s Day storm with lightning, a thwarted hat shop break in by Patrolman Mead, Kiwanians discuss Pennsylvania school laws, and an Appleton Wisconsin motorist misadventure injuring two officers.
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Barcelona
St. Patrick's Day
Solders Home Head Fired After 18 Years
ERIE Commandant Roy T. McDonald, 64, was dismissed after 18 years as superintendent of the Soldiers and Sailors Home. Carl W. Ondahr, 22, named to succeed him. McDonald called it politics and said the loss of his $5,894 yearly post and home came with no notice. The resignation took effect April 15 following an executive session of the Soldiers Home Board. He will receive a state pension.
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Erie
Roy T. McDonald
Soldiers and Sailors Home
Carl W. Ondahr. Erle
State
Soldiers Home Board
McDonald
al Wicks
Reds Return U S Pilot After Capture in Korea
Capt Leon Pfeiffer of Kenosha Wisconsin returned to UN control after parachuting March 6 when his F86 Sabre was hit by North Korean ground fire. He spoke at a news conference in Panmunjom saying he was glad to be back and very tired. UN officials said both planes violated North Korean airspace unintentionally while maneuvering with the South Korean army.
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Panmunjom
Iorta
Leon Pfeiffer
Kenosha
Wis
Pfeiffer
Military Armistice Commission
Air Force
Seoul
Marlow Examines Jobless Pay and Its U S System
James Marlow explains unemployment compensation UC, its funding from employer payroll taxes, and state variations. He notes the fund size about 80 billion dollars, totals paid during recessions, and that 3 million plus workers receive UC while many eligible are excluded. He cites state differences in benefit amounts and durations, with calls for uniform 38 week coverage.
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Washington
Congress
Mississippi
Wyoming
Alaska
Pennsylvania
Florida
Organized Labor
Irish March In New York Parade Draws Massive Crowds
New York hosts the St Patrick’s Day parade with 120000 marchers and 100 bands. Grand Marshal Timothy J. Driscoll leads the procession as Fifth Avenue is bisected by a green stripe. Police set barriers for anticipated crowds while St Patrick’s Cathedral steps welcome Francis Cardinal Spellman.
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New York
Erin's Sons and Daughters
St. Avenue
St. Patrick’s Day
John J. Sheahan
Timothy J. Driscoll
Ancient Order of ‘Hiberlatts
County Cork
Fifth Avenue
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Francis Cardinal Spellman
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Peg Oe
Corry Journal
South Street
Corry
P's
Gerry Evening Joural
George R. Sample
William Chirlough
John, McLaughlin
G. T. Bergman
Bottinelli-Kimball, Inc
Chicago
Detroit
Associated Press
Ron Ene
C. J. Peterson & Son
First Avenue Phono 2
Tito
General Electric
Treg. Sbu
Ellis
Carload
Titusville
Gerald Hammond
N. Center St
Corry High School
Meadville
John D. Flannigan
Ross Mead
Stewart
North Center Street
Ralph S. Dewey
Appleton
Appleton Street
Reds
U.S
REX
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Marlow
James Marlow
Gilson’s
Columbus “Y
S&h Green Brampa Crystal Coal CO
Maple Ave
Corry, Pa
Dover
Columbus
Sensational
Firestone
Pete Ee
Barney's Firestone
South Center Street
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