Nice tribute to state tops in attracting industry
Corry Journal digest summarizes Pennsylvania leading the nation in attracting new industries per a Mill and Factory survey. Scranton’s life program is cited for aiding this standing, with factors like favorable labor climate and taxes highlighted as key influences on plant location decisions.
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Pennsylvania
William R. Daylin
United States
Daylin
Scranton
Commonwealth
Mill and Factory
Georgia
Ohio
Florida
Indiana
Who Should Pay the Way for Coal Tar Test Funds
A Pennsylvania bill proposes $150,000 of state money to test Curtis-Waeght Coal Tar as a highway binder. Critics say public funds would aid private interests and benefit cement firms, which depend on coal and power, challenging the measure's justification.
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Pennsylvania
Treasury
Senate
House
Department of Mines and Mineral Industries
Curtis- Waeght Corp
Curtis ‘Wright Corp
Lehigh Valley
Rooney D-Norton
Greeting Card Firm To Locate In Franklin Area
vKaNKLIN Incamenigan Greetings Corporation of Cleveland plans a single story plant in Reno Industrial Park Venango County with 150 workers. The 150 by 200 foot building will have 30 000 square feet manufacturing space, cost about 150 000 dollars, and be ready by November. Morton Wyman, operations manager, says local hiring will focus on women except for management. Applications will be handled by the Oil City Pennsylv ania State Employment Service office.
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Vkanklin
Incamenigan Greetings Corporation
Cleveland
Reno
Venango County
Novem Bas
Morton “Wyman
Oil City
Pennnsylvania State Employment Service
Memories of Corry Twenty Years Ago
War news from Warsaw notes German air attacks on Poland while Polish forces resist on the frontier. Local plans include reopening the YMCA recreation center on First Avenue and a Made in Corry Expo set for November 20 to 25. The Corry MA Advisory Board met yesterday at Superintendent Ralph Dewey’s office. An accident near Youngsville involved Keith Henson riding a bicycle, causing minor injuries.
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Ymca Recreation
First Avenue
Corry
Ralph 8. Dewey
Lehi
Youngsville
Keith Henon
Distinguished Service Cross awarded posthumously for Clyde P. Manwaring
War department announces the posthumous Distinguished Service Cross for Sergeant Clyde P. Manwaring of Columbus who died from wounds on November 11 while performing meritorious service. An auto owned by Frank Blair, driven by Thomas Horn, overturned near Stotayesterday. Charles Sample injured at West Laundry on First Avenue with arm fracture dislocation. Albert Payne buys a new Oakland car.
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War Department
Clyde P. Manwaring
Columbus
Frank Blair
Thomas Horn
Stota
Charles Sample
First Avenue
Youth bets on slingshot law during city call
Corpus Christi police dispatcher Jerry Mathis recalls a youth calling to ask if it is illegal to shoot birds with slingshots in the city. The youth says he won a 50 cent bet. Mathis jokes about gambling laws as the caller hangs up.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Jerry Mathis
Mathis
Kart Tire Demand Noted by Major Tire Firm
A major tire company reports a room in pneumatic tire production to meet kart tire demand as youth races run at about 15 mph with motor governors.
Marble comeback boosts building use and costs
Marble is resurging in New York and across the United States as a material for homes and commercial spaces. Architects note new applications and lower maintenance costs, while marble contractors report steady demand and rising domestic quarry output, with imports still supplying about half of usage.
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New York
Lince
Marble Institute of Arstica
Jand Dealer
Unie
Gnarbler Industry Advances In U S Panel Finishes
The piece describes major U S producers and importers expanding use of new panel finishes. It highlights a marble extending finish with a core of insulation and cement bond, claiming lighter weight, better weather resistance, and similarity to solid panels.
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United States
Aptiely
Sparta Fair Days to Highlight Three Counties
Three Counties Sparta Fair days set for September 17 and 18 at Spartanburg Mey School grounds feature exhibits in crops fruits vegetables poultry horses and crafts. Homemaking entries include canned goods candies and textiles with prizes donated by area merchants. Officials include Shreve Nicholls Goodwill Berkeley and others overseeing rides contests and entertainment with a grand parade and fireworks planned.
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Sparta
Spartanburg
Peledenis
Crawford
Warren
Erie
Spartansburs
Amon
Cioh
Pss
Satuday
Liv Free
Dour
Delores Rogers
Jugeline
Toa Dale
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West South Street
Corry Evening Journal
Pai Usher
George R. Sample
William Chiricu
Aio
John McLaughlin
G. T. Bergman
Bottinelli-Rimball, Inc
Chicago
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Ap-News
Scranton Times
Kitchem
allentown-Evening Chronicle
Hal Boyle
Dor Tins
Carrie
A. Nation
Gilson’s
Aiginbox
General Electric
Franklin Area
Warsaw
Poland
Albert Payne
Oakland
California
Business Mirror
Bennett
Aytex
Prancisco
Orleans
P.S
Playtex
Jane Parker
Washington St. Corry, PA
Helena Rubinstein
Elena Rubinet
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