What A Spot A Harrisburg Lobbyist Faces A Large Boss Network
An editorial ridicules a Harrisburg figure labeled as the lobbyist for the Pennsylvania Association of County Commissioners. It notes he would have a minimum of 210 bosses from 67 counties, each with three commissioners, and argues this mirrors a grand scheme of robbing Peter to pay Paul.
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Harrisburg
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Pennsylvania Association of County Commissioners
Peter
Paul
The Christian Ethic and Its Timeless Relevance
A sermon-like reflection traces the Christian Ethic back to John Calvin two centuries before the Declaration of Independence. It links capital use, invention, fair wages, honest work, and cooperation to productive value and fair prices, urging government support without overreach. It argues the ethic remains valid and calls for its renewed application.
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Jom Calvin
Bombardment and crime mix in Corry news flash
London claims heavy RAF attack on Berlin as raids drop 1000 tons of bombs. In Corry, thefts near North Center and West Main streets total up to $3,000 as Knowlton Grocery faces an entry attempt. Residents protest East South Street pavement grade changes at City Commission meeting. Allied reports note Japanese troops abandoning Rekata Bay. A former Corry woman reportedly among those affected by disasters in Japan. Children donate pigtails for bombsights, and local groups host meetings and upcoming church appointments as war effort continues.
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Re. L. Livermore Company
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Rickerson
West Main Street
Knowlton
Washington
Rekata Bay
Santa Isabel Island
Japan
Corry
Clementine Moses
Thieves Operatives Reported Active in City
Four decades ago on September 6 a group of thieves continued to operate in the city with authorities noting ongoing security concerns and efforts to curb the activity. The report highlights persistent crime and law enforcement vigilance during that period.
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Ita Thai An
Grandma Flynn and the Hill's Silent Sorrow Told in a Deathbed Visit
Reporter Jim Bishop recalls Grandma Flynn, a charitable boardinghouse keeper, and her failed rescue of a tuberculosis patient at Laurel Hill, once a poorhouse turning down pity. The piece traces poverty, care, and a son’s death as the hill’s old red brick building nears demolition.
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New York
Laurel Hill
View Hospital
Grandima Flynn
Liurel Hill
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Hal Boyle Americana: The Other Half Spot
Hal Boyle riffs on everyday folly and quirks in American life. Jokes mix about sensible people vs eaters, tipping, wealth, and work in restaurants, bachelor life, and modern art, with sharp observations on human foibles.
What Is The Law About Free Legal Aid In Pa
The Pennsylvania Bar Associations provide free legal services for financially unable individuals. Programs include an attorney paid by the local bar to handle cases including crimes and divorces, and a Voluntary Defender Service to assist those charged with criminal offenses. If unavailable locally, consult a lawyer to arrange needed advice.
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Bar Association
Voluntary Defender Service
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Miss District of Columbia and Arkansas win preliminary Miss America
Atlantic City AP Miss District of Columbia winner faced a costume ruling after her skirt controversy. Miss Arkansas won the talent round and advanced with other state winners Virginia and Alabama, each receiving a $1,000 scholarship for preliminary success. Contestants described weight worries and fatigue amid rapid meals and travel.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Miss District of Columbia
Miss Arkansas
Bineeathe Jovi Dertigura
Miss District of
Rosande Tueller
McLean
Cole Porter
Paris
Lenora Slgugher
America
Kent Lucky
Nell Owen
Re-Hearsal
Rosanne
Donna Axum
el Dorado
Ark
Jstates
Miss District
Wallet Cards Tied to Slain Man Mystery
Three youths found a wallet from the victim at a Mobil station on Depot Road. One boy, recognizing the name Perkins, took the cards home and showed them to parents who notified the State Police. Names of the boys are withheld. The shooting occurred in the early morning hours. The victim’s body with two bullet holes was found by three Massachusetts women. A $1,000 reward for information leading to the murderer is offered, with $500 from Fleetwing dealers and $500 from the Erie County Commissioners.
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Stichusetts
Erie County
Drew Pearson Sees New Soviet Socialism Friendly to Peace
Drew Pearson analyzes shifts in the Soviet bloc and Turkey amid U.S. Cold War diplomacy. He cites reforms in Romania and Bulgaria, unofficial liberalizing trends, and the rise of new leaders who favor cooperation with the West. He argues Kennedy’s coexistence policy gains traction among these states and their publics.
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Paul Hoffman
Red China
Kennedy
Sochi Desert City on the Black Sea Mentioned
Fragmentary note recalls Sochi as a desert city on the Black Sea vivid in memory. The snippet hints at travel or geography but offers few concrete details or dates.
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Sochi
Black Sea
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