Twenty Years Ago Local News Highlights From West Wash Foxton
Twenty years ago readers were told intruders attempted to enter Br Thomas Church on West Washington, with a rear window smashed as evidence of a night visit. Spring paving began in the business district, mud and debris spread on sidewalks after street work, Rotarians from multiple cities gathered at a national conference in Niagara Falls, and Swarthmore Chautauqua was slated for August 12 to 18. Local teachers were hosted for dinner by Mrs. Fred Ross, and plans were made for the final Parent Teachers Association meeting of the year on May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Thomas
West Washfoxton
Fred Ross
Washington
Peachers' Associations
Butter Debate Signals Imminent Washington Showdown
Controversy erupts between Stabilization Director Chester Bowles and Agriculture Secretary Clinton Anderson over butter policy. Bowles backs three week old subsidies to boost milk output and offset costs, while Anderson delays cream orders and warns of market resistance. Anderson proposes a price increase to lift butter production.
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Washington
Capital
Chester ‘Bowles
OPA
Paul Fortec
Gecetary
S Agriculture
Clinton A.ndeson
Bowles
Megfart
Anderson
Three Juvenile Car Thieves Sentenced to State Homes
Mayville judge ends a case against Jamestown youths aged 16 for automobile thefts this spring. Austin Merle Johnson and Francis Eugene Johnson received up to three years each in state institutions after pleading guilty as youthful offenders. Robert James Burns, also 16, was sentenced similarly last week. They were taken to Bill Reespiloh Center for classification after three weeks in jail.
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Mayyelie
Hugh W. V. Bodine
Mayville
Jamestown
Tor
Leity Ganly
Austin Merle Johnson
Francis Eugene Johnson
Robert James Burns
Michael J. Lambstdn
Bll Reespiloh Center
Bodine
Zerbe Outlines Four Key Issues in Congressional Bid
Chester W Zerbe Republican candidate for Congress in the Erie Crawford Mercer district states his positions on four issues price control labor housing and veterans He argues price control should ensure fair distribution of goods and protect consumers from unscrupulous competition he supports workers rights to protect gains and improve conditions warns against capitalistic distortions and favors building relate housing within wage earners means Zerbe calls for immediate hospital construction for veterans and future needs He notes his campaign headquarters in Erie and mentions a Missouri farm statistic in error
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zerbe
Chester W. Zerbe
Congress
Erie-Crawford- Mercer
Dassues
Erie
World War II and World War I Armistice Reflections
Analysis traces the 1918 Armistice and 1945 VE Day context, noting peace term debates, allied actions, and casualty figures. It contrasts U S belligerence durations, outlines postwar treaties efforts, and sketches German capitulation events, leadership, and occupation after 1945.
Seven quiz questions from a classified page tested accuracy
A reader questions quiz covering military awards, diplomacy, nuclear tests, the Federal Reserve, presidential acts, fabric chemistry, Indian pennies, Selective Service exemptions, a state nickname, and Allied landings. The items reference Commander, ambassador Nikolai Novikay, Bikini Atoll tests, Vandenburg? not confirmed, a president who hanged a man, synthetic fabrics, pennies minted years, Congress induction exemption, Somier State nickname, and Omaha Beachhead location in 1944.
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Europ
Order of Suvotov
Nikolai
Novikay
U. S
Bikini Atoll
Marshall Islands
James K. Vandaman, Jr
Senate
Federal Reserve Board of Governors
U.S
Dovs
D. T
Congress
Omaha
Sicily
Normandy
Korea
Thompson's Borsonia Tablets Claim Kidney Relief
Advertisement notes backache and dizzy spells from kidney fatigue. It claims Thompson's Borsonia Tablets stimulate kidney action and increase urine secretions, promising quick relief. Also offers Golden Zax Tablets 250 for constipation with a 50 cent price at druggists.
Ancient cosmetics and a Franklin radio bid noted
The piece surveys ancient cosmetic practices from Egypt and other nations, mentioning use of pigments, oils, and henna. It also reports the Franklin city council considering Galvin Manufacturing's bid to supply Motorola two way radios for the police department at $1.45 per unit and Vernon D. Chipman’s $150 installation offer.
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Imi
Tutankhamen
Babylonia
Grace
China
Franklin City
Galvin Manufacturing Corporation of
Chicago
Motorolla
Pranklin
Vernon D. Chipman
Jamestown
Galvin Corporation
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Frans
Aksteiot
Magara
Corry
Harry Aver
Clyde Weir
Horton Davis
F. A. Loveland
George Young
D. P. G. Wood
J. J. Desmond
Milon L. Brown
Chautauqua Dovers
Porter
Chauitouque
Adisoner Baris
Missouri
Germany
Fariel Plas
United States
League of Nations
United Nations
V-E Bay
Europe
Japan
Far East
Russia
Berlin
Italy
Rumania
Hungary
Bulgaria
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Gamany
IMG
Miien
Stalingrad
Trely
Mir Novant
Adolf
Hitler
Kaiser
Ted
Holland
Rhineland
Rhine
I. Q
City Cab Company
Dial
F.b,1.c
Berkely
Thornton & Stinor
Thornton & Minor
Hep
Yidaberty
Barbie
Coe Oe
Jevele
Ee Ee Evesharp
Sheaffer Sud
Parkyr
Lady's
Yale
Heimann ‘Jewelers
Lio B
Dles Fa
Fats
Enae
Seeeaae
West Withie
Manning
Byard
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