Marshall Calls for More Forces For Atom War Preparedness
General George C Marshall told the House Appropriations Committee that atomic warfare increases the need for a ready ground force to stop an enemy attack. He warned that if atom bombs erase the need for armies, scientists could trigger a destructive cycle until one side is forced to strike first. He stressed that more fighting men are necessary, not fewer, and described the push to keep a strong offensive and immediate response.
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Marriage Probe Brings Charges In Pittsburgh Area
Three justices of the peace, Stephen Marcus, J. Dale Gamble, and Michael A. Rudman, plus Allegheny County policeman Owen F. Downs, faced 28 informations over a alleged marriage license racket. Charges include misbehavior in office and extortion. Downs cited for conspiracy. A DA statement says licenses were sold up to 18 dollars, with cases like Marcus charging seven fifty for a license issued after a short delay.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Stephen Marcus
Glassport
J. Dale Gamble
Oakdale
Michael A. Rudman
Braddock Township
Owen F. Downs
Hunters Find Skeleton Near Fredonia In Woods
Jamestown Oct 1 An unidentified skeleton of a man found by two hunters on Webster road south of Fredonia is under intensive investigation by Sheriff Clarence Bell. The remains are believed to have lain in the ravine since spring and may match a missing person report after dental and clothing clues are studied.
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Dunkel
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Golden Lax Tablets Promote Vigorous Health
An advertisement urges readers to use Golden Lax Tablets to keep the system toned and energized. It claims sluggish bowels cause illness and states the tonic laxative is available at druggists for 25 or 50 cents.
$800 Million in Borrowing Power for Pennsylvania Counties
Harrisburg reports an $800 million backlog of borrowing power available to counties and towns for postwar public works. End-1946 figures show total capacity near $406.5 million for counties, plus several hundred million across boroughs and townships, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh excluded from the tally. Public works loans could be sought with grants or through municipal authorities to bypass standard debt limits.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Scranton
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Congress
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WPA
Poor Condition of Tenant Farm Dwellings Reported
U S Department of Agriculture reports tenant housing for tenant farmers is far worse than farm owners. About half of tenant dwellings should be replaced, versus a quarter of owner occupied farms. Tenants lack refrigeration, electric lights, radios, and modern plumbing compared with owners.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Department
Interbureau Committee On
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