16 905 Pupils in This State's Summer Schools
Harrisburg reports records from the Teacher Certification division showing 10 905 students attended 1940 summer sessions at 33 Pennsylvania colleges and universities. Of these, 6 866 were teachers in state schools and 1 408 came from out of state. Major enrollments included Penn State 2 790 and Pittsburgh campus 2 442, Penn 1 717, Temple 1 362, Villanova 1 105, Duquesne 971, Bucknell 1 462, and Drexel 564. A total of 3 634 degree holders pursued graduate work or extra undergraduate courses to meet certification requirements. Undergraduate education enrollments split roughly evenly between elementary and secondary fields.
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Duquesne University
Bucknell University
Drexel Institute
Collegées
Relief Rolls Down for Twelfth Straight Week in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania general assistance reduced by 1,450 cases and 4,209 persons for the week ending October 20, marking the twelfth consecutive decline. Net changes show 9,005 removed and 16,605 removed from rolls, with 11,996 added. Total on rolls stands at 144,024 cases representing 407,140 people and expenditures near 940,009 dollars. Cash disbursements reached 881,989 dollars. 58,020 dollars covered by milk orders. Industry layoffs and WPA effects drove further shifts among recipients and roll totals.
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Pennsylvania
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One Hurt One Held In Crash Near Johnsonburg
A two-vehicle collision on the B Py highway near Johnsonburg left one person slightly injured and both vehicles damaged. Gerald Neal of Emporium was arrested for failing to yield. Neal and Mrs. Neal received minor injuries, with damages estimated at 200 for the truck and 300 for the car.
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Johnsonburg
Priday
Clawson- Fisk Company
Sam Stumbaugh
Gerald Neal
Emporium
Mad Butcher Kills Another in Murder Swamp Find
Associated Press reports in New Castle Pa a skull fragment from a skeleton found near murder swamp is seen as the best lead in identifying the Cleveland killer known as the mud butcher of Kingsbury Run. Moroner P P Nugent notes limited dental evidence but sees possible linkages to past bodies buried or burned in the swamp over the past decade, suggesting a single killer.
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Associated Press
New Gastle
Cleveland
Kingsbury Run
Moroner P.P. Nugent
Nowak brothers face charges after Erie home shooting
Joseph Nowak aged 53 and his brother John Nowak faced multiple charges after a dispute at their Erie home led to two gunshots. Their mother Frances Nowak was wounded in the hip and hospitalized. Police described a long feud and say one bullet hit Frances while another struck John. A hearing was scheduled with Second Ward Alderman Joseph Abiliszewski to outline the charges.
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Joseph Abiliszewski
Joseph Nowak
Standardize Setup of Nation's Planes
Los Angeles November 4 Article notes that one metal part fitting several aircraft speeds up production and reduces cost in air reliefment drives. Engineer John T Thompson described standardization in aircraft design in a paper to the Society of Automotive Engineers. A New Jersey 1807 horse rearing belt scandal is referenced with long prohibition history through 1939.
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Los Angeles
John T .Thompson
Thompson
Society of Automotive Engineers
New Jersey
Close Contest Seen in Nation Tuesday
The piece notes predictions for Roosevelt and Willkie victories with votes and electoral margins, while weather forecasts hint at generally fair conditions and heavy turnout. It outlines broad national races including Senate, House, and gubernatorial contests, mentioning expected party dynamics and the likelihood of Republican gains in the House and solidly Democratic Senate dynamics.
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Mattiti
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Weather Bureau
Roosevelt
Senate
Sake
Willeh
House of Representatives
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