Justice or Coddling in Warren County Editorial
An editorial laments leniency in Warren County courts amid rising crime and cites statements by Senator John L. McClellan and FBI Director J Edgar Hoover. It argues courts should expose youthful offenders to deter crime and urges public accountability of miscreants and police frustrations in pursuing justice.
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Warren County
John L. McClellan
Arkansas
Little Rock
FBI
J. Edgar‘Hoover
The
New York beauty salon pioneer builds empire from late-night hair
Larry Matthews, a World War II GI turned beauty entrepreneur, opened an all night salon after his wife’s complaint about late hair services. He built a chain of salons and barber shops, later selling for nearly a million and launching a 300-site network abroad. He credits his success to serving ordinary workers as well as star clients.
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New York
Larry Matthews
New York City
Matthews
Europe
South America
Barry
Hair Tints and Wigs Spark Men’s Grooming Push
Hal Boyle profiles Larry Matthews who helped pioneer dramatic hair tints and wigs for women and believes men should brighten their top thatch. He notes a survey showing four of five wives want husbands to tone up hair and urges public acceptance of toned hair for men.
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Larry
Matthews
Musial to Be Honored by Boston Bnai Brith Lodge
Stan Musial will be honored by the Boston Sports Lodge of B N B R at its annual awards dinner on December 9. Musial, longtime St Louis Cardinals standout, will receive an award for high principle and achievement to shorts.
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Stan Musial
Boston
Boston Sports Lodge
B'Nai B’rith
Musial
St. Louis Carinals
Eleanor Roosevelt and her enduring American impact
George Sokolsky reflects on Eleanor Roosevelt as a humanitarian who bridged wealth and poverty, transformed public service through social welfare work, and helped foster desegregation. He notes her rise from uptown gentility to work with Florence Kelley and the Women’s Trade Union League, her lifelong emphasis on social justice, and her turbulent yet tireless dedication to causes beyond her husband’s politics.
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Women’s Trade Union League
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Mrs. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
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Mrs. Longworth
Kermit
China
Archie
Distorted Santa Image Threatens Christmas Spirit
Paul Harvey laments fake Department Store Santas and amateur givers who tarnish the holiday. He urges sober, healthy, trustworthy men to portray Santa and protect children’s innocence, arguing for standards and reverence to keep the sacred image intact.
Balloon Advertisement Balloon Sails Away In Alabama Incident
MOBI LE Alabama auto agency promoted with a 7 by 10 foot balloon. Manager J D Wright raised it when wind freshened. A salesman and another worker were pulled by the balloon across the yard before a gust snapped the cord and sent the $280 balloon out of sight. The event tied to broader wartime messaging and local misdeeds on Rivington Street.
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Thataway Mobile
Ala
APA Autos Mobile
J. D. Wright
New York Business Optimism Lifts Markets in Fall Outlook
Rising retail sales and profits brighten prospects as tax cut hopes gain. Auto sales set a record pace in October, lifting retail volume near 20.1 billion dollars, while corporate earnings grow in the July–September quarter. Most see a mild downturn risk, with expectations of moderate business spending next year.
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New York
Congress
Suire
Cites Menace Of Legal Gambling
Virgil W. Peterson former FBI agent and Chicago Crime Commission official told the National Association of Citizens Crime Commissions that legalizing gambling is a social menace. He argued that legalization will not curb crime and cited Las Vegas where gambling houses are tied to racketeers while Nevada bears high police costs per thousand residents.
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Ladelphia Gas
Virgil W. Peterson
Chicago Crime Commission
FBI
John Dillinger
National Association of Citizen's Crime Commissions
Las Vegas
Nev
Peterson
Nevada
War News and Local Notes From Corry Area
In wartime Italy threats loom yet invasion remains distant as Allies plan steps ahead. Pennsylvania selective service defers 30 days for men 45 and older. 422 boards await presidential action. Police foil a runaway plan by youths and city council deliberations continue on Nichols successor. Local sports saw Erle's Internationals beaten 45 to 6 by All-Carry Eleven.
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Harrisburg
Selective Service
Pennsylvania
Freight wreck near Green River injures two drivers
Forty years ago on November 13 1922 Wesley Pierce and A M Howard were en route to California with two locomotives from Climax Mig Co plant when they escaped unharmed from a freight wreck near Green River Wisconsin. Charles Kromas Blue Bird is redecorating the North Center street establishment with Lanston and Company handling the work. Concrete driveways at Pine Grove Cemetery progress steadily with B M Love and Son finishing about 150 feet daily.
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A. M. Howard
California
Climax Mig. Co
Greet River
Wis
Charles Kromas
The
Blue Bird
North Center Street
Lanston and Company
Pine Grove Cemetery
B. M. Love and Son
Letter recounts police pursuit after Fountainette outing
A reader states that two friends and I drove to the Fountainette for take home refreshments. We noticed a car following us and sped away. We stopped in a driveway and learned it was the police. The writer says they were not evading and notes a lesson learned.
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Fountainette
Girl 8 Killed By Auto Near Meadville
Verna J. Miller eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John D Miller of Atlantic Crawford County was struck and killed while returning from school in Fallowfield Township An auto driven by Robert L Kerns 28 of Atlantic struck the child whose death was attributed to a fractured skull by Dr Harry O Horner of Linesville The Crawford County highway traffic death toll reached 28 for the 12 month period setting an all time record
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Meadville
Crawford County
Fallowfield Township
Verna J. Miller
John D. Miller
Atlantic
Robert L. Kerns
Harry 0. Horner
Linesville
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