NRA Under Fire In A Slow Recovery Era
A historical editorial argues the NRA faces growing opposition amid a slower recovery, noting industrial gains since March and contrasting wartime unity with peacetime skepticism. It cites Republic Steel losses two years prior versus a small profit this quarter, plus rising October output and business failures, urging patience as the movement undergoes revisions while leadership aims to aid self-help out of the crisis.
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NRA
Pittsburgh
Republic Steel Corporation
Phat
Cnire
Features Of The New Auto Insurance Law
Milan J. Brown highlights the Uniform Automobile Liability Security Act approved last session. It becomes effective January 131 and imposes forfeiture of driving or registration for motorists who fail to satisfy judgments exceeding 200 dollars within 15 days. Defendants must show financial ability to satisfy future damages. The act applies to Pennsylvania residents and nonresidents alike for accidents in the state, with specific renewal and license duties for operators.
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Milan J. Brown
Pennsylvania
New Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Law Aims at Safer Roads
The bill requires an operator's license and proof of financial responsibility through cash deposit, surety bond, or automobile liability and property damage insurance. Sponsors believe the act will assure compensation for accident victims and encourage safer driving nationwide.
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Pennsylvania
Hollywood Film Star Armstrong Adjusts To Film World
ALANSON EDWARDS reports from HOLLYWOOD on veteran actor ROBERT ARMSTRONG adjusting to movieland. He recalls early stage life and a habit of sleeping late, notes acting in pictures is harder yet offers screen advantages, cites a memorable onstage tumble, and discusses his current roles including King Kong and Son of Kong while mentioning a dog training incident.
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Alanson Edwards
United Press
Hollywood
Calif
Robert Armstrong
Armstrong
New York
Montgomery
Apnen
Ammstrong
Ip Screen
Aimeelt
Kong
Buz
Twenty Years Ago Highlights From Journal Files
A collage of 1913 society notes and local events includes a golden wedding anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs James Young with a Buffalo costumer visiting for Mardi Gras festivities at the Phoenix Hotel. Also mentioned are the Stanford Hose Company’s Thanksgiving Eve ball, injuries from farm work, school and theatre developments, and various local social scenes and business moves.
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Mrs. James Young
Parisienne fashions of the day for day and evening wear
In Paris styles a femme Parisienne favors a pointy felt hat with a tiny plume, a morning coat with shoulder and chest emphasis, and a simple wool sport dress. Blouses pair with cotton velvet shirts in bright hues, and scarves adorn most outfits. For evening, high necklines, long sleeves, flowers at the throat, or a gold belt provide variety. An evening cape of black velvet with ermine trim completes the wardrobe.
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Paris
Femme Pari- Sienne
la Femme Parisienne
British negotiator Loiters at Embassy as Treasury work riles
Washington report notes Sir Frederick Leith-Ross spends days at the British embassy while Under-Secretary Acheson remains busy with monetary matters. When called, Leith-Ross comes down for brief meetings, then returns to lounging. The piece also mocks gold and silver display tags, noting wooden bars painted to look real. It mentions Miss Perkins at Labor Department and White House teas for career women, highlighting social life in government service.
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Washington
Frederick Leith-Ross
Leith-Ross
Treasury Acheson
Acheson
Erlor
Sir Frederick
Sir Frederic
Treasury
Perkins
Labor Department
Corry Historic Notices and Local Officials Dates
Carl Thornton served as Wells Fargo Texpress Co local agent during the period covered by the notice. Frank Laurie operated the European Hotel and Restaurant on 1 Main Street in the specified year. The Corry Semi-Weekly Telegram was published Mondays and Thursdays with a yearly subscription of $1.00. J G Ko'stee was superintendent of the Corry Fair and Driving Park Association in the referenced timeframe.
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Carl,Thornton
Wells Fargo Texpress Co
Frank Laurie
Main Street
Corry
J. G. Ko'stee
Marienville Post Office Robbery Stumps Police
In Marienville, three weeks after a $1670 post office robbery, including over $1000 in currency, police led by Sergeant John Mullaney report no clues or rumors. Investigators doubt local involvement and question if the Oct. 7 or 8 bank hold up connected, whether professionals committed the crime.
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Kane
Marienyi
John Mullaney
Yeggs Blow Safe At Conneaut Coal Store
Yeggs secured $825 after blowing a safe at the Conneaut Coal and Supply Co store on Mill Street with nitro glycerin. Police say the job was professional, as the door showed little damage and three pieces of unburned fuse were found near the strong box. the robbery was discovered when employees opened the store.
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Conneaut
Yeggs
Conneaut Coal and Supply Ca
Mill Street
Harrisburg road project bids set for November letting
The highway department announced a November letting date for bids on 14 road and bridge projects totaling 16.55 miles. The November 10 letting includes Butler County route 72 in Butler and Butler Township with 1.62 miles of concrete and Jefferson County routes 60 and 64 in Brookville with 1.06 miles of brick pavement surfacing.
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Harrisburg
Highway Department
Butler County
Butler Township
Butler
Jefferson County
Brookville Borough
Homeless to Camp at Mt Gretna
Twenty three jobless men led by Major Bilgworth Kelly Scranton encamped at Mt Gretna as one of four transient winter camps planned in Pennsylvania. Financed by the federal government with fifty thousand dollars already advanced, the camp on the commonwealth military reservation aims to house about 200 men by Thanksgiving. The initial group came from Philadelphia’s Shelter for the Homeless, with others drawn statewide. The men will condition the guard grounds and buildings and receive no cash wages but will gain credit allowances.
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MT. Gretna
Bilgworth
Kelly
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
J. Lawrence Solly
Bureau of ‘Transients
Mi Gretna
Philadelphia
Two cars collide near Durant City injure no one
A sedan rushing a girl to Kane Summit hospital sideswiped an oncoming auto near Durant City Friday night. Mary Greely 19 of Highland was en route for an appendicitis operation. the operation was reported successful. No arrests made at noon. A second auto driven by Jacob Dilley met the Highland car, and Dilley’s car was towed to a garage. nearby a duckling in Lime Ridge shows a third leg growing from its back.
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Kane
Kane Summit Hospital
Durant City
Misa Mary Greely
Highland
Jacob Dilley
Diley
Ridgway
Mae
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Corry Evening Journal
Upan
Hollywood Film Shop
Seattle
Pat Waabinera
Buffalo
Phoenix Hotel
Stanford Hose Company
Eastor
Thad Perkins
Alfred Schellhammer
Warren
Concord Street
Roy.Poolé
Center Street
Concord School
Additton
Winstein
Keating Block
Buick
Pleasantville
Con Shean
Washington Street
L. G. Hockenburg
Comeraman
Old City
Evenius
Katherine
Florence Tisterbronk
West Pleasant Street
Misa Opel
May Brackan
Boston
Ouymeta
Washington Village
Targest
Ageleuiti
Powtery
Sal ME
Member
Federal Reserve System
Marienville
Hurt
Lime Ridge
Wis
Herbert L. Smith
Ness
Oil City Trust Company Oil Cit
Frank C.chapin & Sons
North Center Street
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