Snow and Cold Weather Parade of Local Notices
A long, mixed dispatch records wintry conditions and several local items. Warren D. Sons of Boyertown receives 1988 license plates. Erie officials discuss health drives and sinking funds audits. guidance conference at State College addresses youth. actor Peter Kaval cited for gambling device penalties. multiple traffic incidents reported. tenor Charles LeSueur to perform. weather fronts bring subfreezing temperatures with light snow flurries. early college football scores noted.
Hearings on State Relief setup In Erie to be Private
Erie hearings on the state relief setup will be private with Governor Earle naming investigators to probe public assistance waste. The Erie session December 1 at Lawrence Hotel invites county residents with tips to attend while witnesses may be reluctant to testify. The eight hearings precede a December 17 gubernatorial report. questionnaires will gauge relief staff, costs compared with other states, and field investigations begin immediately.
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Erie
George i H. Earle
Karl de Schweinitz
Lawrence Hotel
Nnd
de Schweinitz
Erlé
Cdlea
Earle
Teak Pt
Relief Department
Donald Mf Livingson
Res Ahairman
Mayors seek federal aid for Erie Airport funds
Erie reports the National Association of Mayors plans to press Congress for financial aid to operate municipal airports including Erie County’s. Mayor Charles J. Barber says federal support parallels early railway and shipping funding, citing airports as essential to passenger and mail transport. The group adopted a resolution calling for assistance as Congress weighs new spending.
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Erie
Barber
Erie City
Erie County
Asbury Rd
Congress
National Association of Mayors
Charles J. Barber
Washington
Labor Board Expects Quick Settlement of Disputes
Harrisburg reports the State Labor Relations Board aims for speedy settlement of long drawn out industrial disputes. Constan G. Lichliter said the board seeks agreements without hearings or protracted sittings, as complaints rose this week. The note also mentions tea crop timelines: first crop in three years, full crop five years after planting.
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United Press
Harrisburg
State iLeibor Relations Board
Constan G. Lichliter
North East Man Reports Deer Thick in Kane Area
North East resident B. J. Sprague reports an unusually high deer presence around Kane area causing multiple wrecks. He cites two incidents in the past week near Kane and five miles north where a 50-pound buck struck the highway, damaging his car and several others.
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Kane
B. J. Sprague
North East
Wiie
Las Queenhend
Sprague
Sprigue
Germantown's Role as Early U S Capital During 1793 Epide
Germantown a Philadelphia suburb briefly served as the United States capital as a yellow fever outbreak in Philadelphia in 1793 drove Congress and President Washington to relocate operations.
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Germantown
United States
Philadelphia
Congress
Washington
Saying Not Franklin The Nail Shoe Adage Predates Franklin
A historian argues the maxim for want of a nail the shoe was first printed long before Benjamin Franklin, suggesting the proverb circulated earlier than commonly attributed. The claim notes prior variants and attributions in 18th century and earlier sources.
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Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Oil industry case portrays gloom over 44 hour week rules
Public testimony before the State Industrial Board paints a bleak oil picture in western Pennsylvania. Nine witnesses led by F B Dow cite rising pumping costs, small wet wells, crude price drops, and erratic worker hours affecting Pennsylvania Grade Crude Oil. Dow compares Texas crude output to Pennsylvania wells, while Clinger notes stagnant wages. Dow cites high yields of lubricating oil and fuels from Pennsylvania crude but warns overall market strain persists.
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Haririsbutys
Pennsylvania
F. B.dow
Washington,d. C
Pennsylvania Grade
Acta
East Texas
Dow
W. ¥. Clinger
Oil
Continent
Lawyers charged with unethical conduct eyed by pardon board
Harrisburg November reports Patrick McKegue of Westmoreland County and Vernon Hazzard of Washington County faced indefinite suspension from handling clemency applications before the State Pardon Board. The charges cited unethical conduct as investigated by Lieut. Gov. Thomas Kennedy.
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Whiteuress
Harrisburg
Patrick ‘McKegue
Westmoreland County
Vernon Hazzard
Washington County
State Pardon Board
Thomas Kennedy
Government Employees May Not Be Subject to Hour Bill
TEARRISBURG November 20 A ruling on whether state and sub subdivision workers fall under the 44 hour week act was announced after hearings on exemptions. The State Industrial Board will decide before the act takes effect December 1 and may hold a special hearing if public payrolls are challenged. Counties cities and townships prepare 1938 budgets while exemptions are sought for political subdivisions. The decision hinges on the act definition of employer including any person firm or entity with control over employment or employment conditions.
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United Press
Tearrisburg
Wneth
State Industrial Board
Stanford Hose Ball Plans Advanced For Thanksgiving Eve
Arrangements are well advanced for the Stanford Hose Company annual Thanksgiving Eve ball at the Elles' club next Wednesday from 9 to 1. Fire Chief Andrew Paulson reports strong support and ticket sales, with many businessmen already purchasing. Hasbrouck's orchestra will provide music for the event, and tickets are available at two stations or by contacting Chief Paulson. Governors May Brew Beer Under a charter granted in 1694 governors of the bank of Fasland hold the right to brew and sell beer.
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Stanford Hose Company
Elles’ Club
Andrew Paulson
Tckets
Hoge Company
Twe
Paulson
Hasbrouck
Bank of Fasland
Costs of Industry Not Affected by Measure
Labor and Industry Secretary Basharsal in Harrisburg says reports that the amended workmen's compensation law will dramatically raise costs are unfounded. He cites analysis showing increased benefits to workers and a report by Gregory Kelly of the Pennsylvania Rating and Inspection Bureau outlining authorized insurance rates.
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Harrisburg
Labor and Industry
Raph M. ‘Basharsal
Gregory Kelly
Pennsylvania
Anl Inspection Bureau
Stratosphere Defined as Sky Layer From Six to Ten Miles
The stratosphere is described as the atmospheric region starting about six to ten miles above Earths surface and extending upward to an estimated height of 30 to 50 miles. It is noted as cloudless with weather changes and seasonal conditions.
Typhoid Deaths Prompt County Disease Warning
Two people have died of typhoid in Sergeant Township McKean County triggering fears of an epidemic. Health officials report four recent typhoid cases tied to a chemical camp area, with warnings to avoid contaminated water and to limit movement to prevent spread. Local hunters are advised to steer clear of the affected area while authorities investigate and impose precautions.
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McKean County
Shatspord
Sergeant
County
Siealthy Uttier
Hesul Uwe
Rane Suumenit Hospital
Porsis
Straight Robbins
Medleal
Braunfor
Loch Hulshins
Sergeant Township
McKean
Indiameda
Tavereil
Teita Retige
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Britt Iobigals
Warren D. Sons
Boyertown
Betts County
LAGAC
General Mlecliv Company
Charles Barber
WILEL
Eye County
Charles
LaSueur
Perelyn
LeSueur
Hervey M. Willis
Bihel Davis
Stste College
National Youth Administration
Works Progress Administration
State College
William S. Hart
Hollywood
Karl de Schweinit
Schweinitz
Peter Kaval
German Street
Glen‘ Miller
John Michela
Sciota Road
Glen Devis
Ohio Street
North Center Street
Irving Ar Rest
Helen Jepson
Prima
Metropolitan Opéra Company
Titusville
Wil
City
Cooperative Concert Association
Off City
Old Test
Midwest
Dee. Tong
Weather Bureau
Tony
Emply Cross
Tech
Column
Dartmouth
Fordham
St Marys
Syracuse
Colgate
Pitt
Penn State
Michigan
Ohin
Andyah
St. Johny
Temple
Villamin
Ervreten
Navy
Labor Board
H. J. Grant
Cabh & Carry
DE Jean and Cochran’s
Cehterst, Corry, Pa
Western
Stanford
A. Woods Company
Edward A. Woods Company
Willams
Equitable-Life Assurance Society
Corry
Wil- Name
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable
Theo P. Williams
Barlow
Styles
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
Warde
Taueh
Warda
Omullion
Warden Jton
Montgomery Ward
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