Congress calls for overhaul of revenue system in bold shift
Across reports from London Washington and Pittsburgh a whirlwind of wartime notes shows Congress pressing for a broad revamp of revenue measures while Britain weighs moving Battle of Britain operations to Africa. Additional items include debate on excess profits tax, a new 60 mph armored car, and state efforts to align classrooms with defense. The World Series broadcast plan pegged at 250000 dollars highlights cost and schedule details.
Investigation cites provinces and evil effects on utility act
Washington October second. An investigation by Pennsylvania authorities reveals provinces and their evil effects that may compel changes in the Public Utility Act of 1935 as stated by Gerrhmen Leland Olds of the Federal Power Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assisted
Washington
Pennsylvania
Ghelrmen Leland Olds
Federal Power Commission
Excess Profits Tax Bill Sent to Roosevelt
The complex excess profits tax bill clears House and Senate and heads to President Roosevelt for signature, with bipartisan demand for a full revamp of the national revenue structure. It tightens corporate taxation, taxes excess profits, suspends wartime contract limits, and permits deductions for expansion tied to defense work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Associated Press
Washington
Ieaders
State Defends Milk Prices Before Supreme Court
Pittsburgh Oct 3 The state supreme court heard that minimum wholesale prices on farm consignments could throw the milk industry into chaos if not upheld by the Milk Control Commission. Deputy AG Frank E Coho warned of a breakdown leading to earlier control law failures, while Willis F Daniels for 19 mill dealers argued the 1937 law cannot empower price fixing on consignments. Dauphin county court had sided with the dealers, prompting the state appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
State Supreme Court
The
Commonwealth
Frank E. Coho
Mil Control Commission
Willis F. Daniels
Dauphin
Supreme Court
Dairies
Zero hour passes for Nazi invasion say British sources
London report says neutral observers believe the zero hour for a German invasion of Britain has passed. British informants claim Germany may have shifted to North Africa operations and possibly moved troops toward Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Mindleton
London
Britain
Brital
Africa
Afriew
Mikho
Germany
Italy
Alexandrin Iem
Manchester
Manelouey Guardian
Mediterranean
Corry Red Cross Chapter Reorganizes with New Officers
Mayor Frank Hepler named chairman of Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross as the executive board held its first decade‑long meeting at the Municipal building. Olin W. Bracken chaired the 1940 41 organizational session as officers were elected: Chairman Mayor F Hepler, Vice Chair Mrs J J Haight, Secretary Mrs T P Giblin, Treasurer Miss W M Houghton, Executive Board Chair Mrs Charles Stewart. Stewart to lead Production with Mrs George Keefe heading knitting. Rev Francis J Graves and Hey E L Wagner join the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
J. J. Haight
T. P. Giblin
W. M. Houghton
Charles Stewart
Stewart
George Keefe
Francis J. Graves
St. Thomas’ Church
Hey
Objectors in Pennsylvania ordered to register for draft
Governor James announced that conscientious objectors must register on October 1 across the nation, while not facing combatant training. He urged employers to grant workers time off to enroll, and Commerce Secretary Brown urged staggered registration to ease peak periods as men aged 18 to 38 offer four years of service for national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shevertheless
Pennsylvania
James
Commerce
Richard P. Brown
Brown
Kidnaper Seeks Parole After Seven-Year Term
Redwood City Calif Oct 2 Wilhelm Jakob Muhlenbroich faces a life sentence for the kidnapping of baby Marc de Tristan Jr The California Lindbergh act allows parole eligibility after seven years in San Quentin a district attorney notes pending close study of the law The 40-year-old barber pleaded guilty and could apply for parole in seven years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redwood City
Calif
Wilhelm Jakob Muhlenbroich
California
Marc de Tristan, Jr
Gilbert. D
Califorbe
Muhlenbra
Cotet
San Quentin
Auto dealer appeals conviction over dealer plate use
Chris Christersen, local auto dealer, appeals an Alderman Porter ruling in a case tied to alleged illegal use of dealer plates. A Third Ward youth, without a license, was detained by state motor police after driving a car bearing Second Ward dealer plates. The youth had arranged to buy a reclaimed car, and the dealer disputes the charge, claiming the youth was his employee. The alderman found illegal use but Christersen will appeal to county court. Books pledged for West Hartford story hour slated for October 1 to 12 for book reception and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Christersen
Gldermanic
C. B. Porter
Christensen
Third Ward
Second Ward
Investication
Ilegal
Porter
Heough
Willkie Calls For Strength To Save United States
Wendell L. Willkie, aboard a train in Adrian Michigan, urged that only strength at home can preserve democracy. He criticized the current administration for high deficits and unemployment while arguing Germany Japan and Italy view the U S as war ready. He warned against weak national defense and cited historical fiscal shifts to support rebuilding military and domestic strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Willkie
Cleveland
Wendell L. Willkie
Germany
Japan
Thaly
United States
Adrian
Mich
Swiss Government Calls Up Troops Amid War Mobilization
Swiss authorities ordered widespread troop mobilization following a proposal by the Wigh Command. The government announced many officers and troops will be released from active duty as replacements are brought in to reinforce defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bern
Switzerland
Three Groups Named to Assist in Board Selections
The notice announces nine positions and outlines that three members will join each board. Governor Arnai will appoint members from the Mevtuf and other associations, with the Ere Cuiyue Medical Association and Tile County Bar Association providing additional appointees. The process aims to staff the Forty Warr advisory boards and set a new selection method, with ongoing reappointments and an upcoming Friday deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Associations
Tile County Bar Association
Fourty
Fia Numa
Yilowp
Evie
Anouacemen
Mate Glioel
Bude
Cady
Dioy Gilvy Waterford
Edinhovs
School System Cooperation in U S Defense Theme Session
Harrisburg Oct 2 leaders of Pennsylvania public schools gathered to align education with the national defense effort. The event focused on defining services for students, strengthening moral and physical security, and promoting democracy through training, curriculum, and community outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Dy Provicis B. Haun
Alexander Stoddard
Suyerin~ Tendouk
Philadelphia
Kohoots
Mipdeyn Spldier
A. Atd
Atone al
Etgil
Ivaten
Roosevelt decries mistreatment of Willkie on campaign trail
President Roosevelt condemned harsh treatment of Republican nominee Wendell Willkie as a reprehensible practice during a press conference. He spoke against the harsh tactics he observed during Willkie's campaign appearances, urging fair conduct in political campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkie
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Wentell L. Willkie
Death claims Mrs. Frazier widow of Henry G Frazier
Mrs Carrie M Prazier aged 1 widow of Henry G Frazier and longtime Park Street resident dies after extended illness at the home of her sister Margaret Clark on Pillai Street Olean NY Born in Astabula Ohio she came to this city as a girl and lived here two years ago Survived by a sister Mrs Clark three nephews two nieces and a grandniece Virginia Smith Funeral services set for 2 p.m Thursday in Olean with burial at Mount View Cemetery Olean
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie M. Prazier
Henry G. Frazier
Park Street
Margaret Clark
OY Pillai Street
Olean
N.Y
Qhiern
Asttabula
Prishiy
Ste
Fragier
Clark
Una Mileces
Virginia Smith
Frazier
Molt. View
New Armored Car Trials Underway By Army Tests
In Baltimore on October 2 a small armored car nicknamed the gnat-tank undergoes army testing ahead of a 1,000 mile cross country torture run next week. The vehicle is built to carry soldiers and a .30 caliber swivel-mounted machine gun with 3,000 rounds, features four-wheel drive, oversized tractor tread tires, and a rugged wheelbase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Detroit Tigers Take Early World Series Lead Over Reds 5–0
In Cincinnati the Tigers raced to a 5–0 lead by the end of the second inning against Paul Derringer as Detroit pounded out five runs on five hits. Greenberg, York, and Bartell drove in runs while Derringer was lifted, with Moore finishing the inning. Reds pitchers struggled as Detroit built the commanding gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Detroit
Tigers
Cincinnati Reds
Paul Derringer
Derringer
Hurton
McCaskey
Ripple
Gechringer
F. McCormick
Hehs— i Newsome
Werver Grawids
Higgins
Mme Ries
York
Goodman
McCormick
Wee
Y. McCormick
McCoxkey
Greennerg
Greenberg
Campbell
Werber
McCorms
Wiggins
Pail
Sullivan
Newsom
Bounder
Uhrela Wilson
Bartell
Miggins
Coskey
Moore
Gehringer
F.mccor
Mick
Pive
Ripple Grotmier
Gehr
Inger
Wilson
Joost
Myers
Campbel
REDS
Tork
Webber
Lad
Tims
Also Mentioned on This Page
Victor ‘Arrillo
Congress
England
Arica
General
Miami
British West Indies
Duke of Windsor
Avury
Orate
Frank E. Hepler
Red Cross Chapter
Carrie Frazier
Liewal
Desler
Christian Science
New York
Clrtinnali
Batile
MBS
Europe
WEAF
NBC
George Arliss
CBS
WIZ
Wendell Willkie
Kay Kyser
Waho
Mr. Meek
Dr. Christian
Panama
Manhattan
Dr. Atnulto Arias
United Star
Mexico
Harmodio Arias
Vilantic Ocean
Caribbean
British
Honduras
Pacific
Nam
Are
Republic of Panama
Armina Arias
Arias
Hutt
Panama Utilities Company
U.S. Army Air Base
Rio Halo
Powerfuewspaper
Hepler
Berlin
Aca
West Hartford
Conn
Public Story
U. S.willkie
GOP
U. S
U. S. Defense
Corry
Oléan
Chase Derringer
United Staged Mint
Septimbir
Edwin M. Dressel
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!