Governor Demands Full Report On Auditor General Payroll
The Pittsburgh Press notes Governor James asserts authority to demand a complete payroll report from Auditor-General P. Clair Ross. It argues misused funds could cripple the office. Ross should provide a full, honest accounting, or the governor must pursue complete auditing and report to the next state Legislature.
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Auttor-General
Pittsburgh Press
James
P. Clair Ross
Ross
Nno
Auditor-General
Das
Merit system of appointment expands to Virginia
The merit system for appointing public officials spreads to Virginia on July 1, joining 20 states. Eastern, Southern, Midwestern and Western states vary, with the federal system established in 1883 and adopted by most presidents since then. The shift mostly affects national offices. local governments, especially cities and counties, remain key battlegrounds for reform.
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Virginia
Alabama
California
Colorado
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Pacific Coast
MckKiniley
Harding
Soldiers of test war show quiet courage under fire
A soldier asked if he feared going over the op and replied he would try to be a man. The correspondent notes Russians are increasingly matching this soldierly standard as ambassadors and leaders describe the USSR’s resolve and willingness to sacrifice for their cause.
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Moscow
William H
Russia
Soviet Union
Praise The Lord As Allied Victories Herald A New Era
A fragmentary patriotic reminiscence claims miraculous American military aid in North Africa and Europe shifts from fear to confidence. It credits Vichy era changes, Petain, and Dar-Tan moves with swinging North Africa, Dakar, and the Atlantic to Allied favor while Stalin’s forces push westward and Mediterranean advances loom. The text asserts massive wartime salinity metaphors and global conquest anxieties.
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Mrwt
North
Africa
Europe
Hitler
Vichy
Petain
Dar- Tan
North Africa
Dakar
Qassis
Catton
Stalin
Afa Sca
Mediterranean
Bugis
Anden
Asia
Massive Shasta Dam Project Rushed In California
AP Features writer Sam Jaurson reports a war time priority dam project at Shasta in California. The dam aims to supply power and irrigation for the central valley, joining Boulder and Grand Coulee as world class concrete structures. The plan includes large hydro generators and downstream water management to aid agriculture and prevent saltwater intrusion.
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Sam Jaurson
Redding
Calif
Sias
California
Shasta
Boulder
Grand Coulee
Grand , Coulee
Eugne
Great Central Valley
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Sacramento River
First pitched battle on sail era in western New Mexico
Facts describe early clashes in August 18d0 between Spanish conquistadors and Zuni Indians in western New Mexico. It notes Spanish customs of naming children after saints and explains Wyoming and Utah name origins as part of American history.
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United States
Anex
New Mexico
Corry News Briefs From Two Decades Ago Fifty years of local items mix in digested page.
Twenty years ago notes from Corry include the death of Mrs Helen Muir wife of Fr Wi walr of West Pleasant Street at Corry Hospital after a brief illness She leaves her husband two daughters Jennig and Blorenne five brothers and two sisters Also reported are street accidents with near misses on West Pleasant Street a scarlet fever update with about twenty cases and a derailment of a freight engine on the P R R near Big causing delays Corry High School football schedule shows six wins one loss and three ties with Corry outscoring opponents 110 to 76 Bear hunting trip details Will Speck returns from Kings County with a bear and bobcat Laura Nell Sweet and Orrin Boyd Kinney marry at Mayville on November 11th with Kinney employed by the railroad.
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Helen Muir
Wi Walr
West Pleasant Street
Corry Hospital
Jennig
Blorenne
West Pleasant
Gary High School
Corry
William R. Sweet
Laura Nell
Orrin Boyd Kinney
George W. Kinney
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mayville
Daily Dozen on Gas Warfare in Pennsylvania
The Brom Medical Society notes gas use in war as a constant threat. Doctors study medical aspects and Pennsylvania schools open chemical warfare training. Gas is described as barbarous, used to panic civilians, disrupt defenses, and damage equipment. Mustard gas irritates lungs. phosgene chloropicrin lewisite and adamsite are other agents. The United Nations pledges not to use gas, while preparations for chemical warfare continue.
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Pennsylvania
United Nations
Mushroom growing an industry in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania mushroom farming has grown into a 10 million dollar industry with 400 farmers and 6,000 workers. From Kennett Square in 1899, the trade now supports canneries, trucking lines, spawn firms, and supply houses, with 135 million eggs produced in October setting a state record and layers up 12 percent year over year.
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Harrisburg
Penn Sylvania
United States
Kennett Square
County
Middle Atlantic
Walter W. Maule
Mushroom Growers Cooperative Association of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Agriculture
John 3. Light
Poultry and Beekeeping Notes From 1941 Reports
October 1941 egg markets show 139 million eggs sold, 129 million in October with 94 eggs per layer. Prices averaged 45.7 cents per chosen for exis dusiv. October price per pound for live chicks at 19.9 cents. Beekeepers urged winter hive protection with south-facing entrances and windbreaks to preserve health and honey intake.
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Farlien
Pennsylvania
Bureau of Plant Industry
State Department of Agriculture
Brookville Builds Elaborate Honor Roll
Brookville plans an eight panel octagonal honor roll under the Yoon Kiwanis Club with professional and business support. The display will feature eight six by four foot panels with names, a round peaked roof topped by a jug, lattice work at ground level, and electric lighting under the rear eaves. Located at the northeast corner of Mal and Pickering streets, it aims to be the district’s finest honor roll by April.
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Dreeen Moy
Oss Brookville
Yoon Kiwanis Club
Mal and Pickering
Distriet
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Corry Evening Journal
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Golegrove
Correa
Cartier
Wyoming
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Zuckerman
North Center Bt
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Santa
Guignon's
Corre Boys
Glols
de Teken
Fray Jourpsl
Big
Will Speck
Wall Ijown Corry Rallroa
Nuriter
Kings
Mr. Speck
Cory
Daily Dozen
Brom Medical Society of the
State of
Penn’a
New High
National Bank OF Corry
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington, D. C
Masinam Tsurance Tee Eeh
Devon
Brookville
India
Texas
Pennsylvania Electric Co
Ian Eee
Mii
Eamber
Kamber
Ville
Chris Pra May
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