Pennsylvania Divorce Rates Dip to Near Nation’s Low
A Pennsylvania statewide review shows 16 285 divorces last year a rate of 1 6 per thousand the second lowest in the nation. The national total was 610 000 divorces and a 3 3 rate. North Dakota topped with 835 divorces 15 rate. Nevada Reno-Samie had 13 800 and 99 3 rate. Erie reports state and local figures and notes Pennsylvania’s divorce trend mirrors national decline.
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Kane Boy Dies of Polio Attack
Thomas Neeley, 12, of Kane, Pa., died today in Buffalo after a polio attack Saturday. He had been taken for emergency treatment and prompted an observation quarantine at a nearby Methodist camping ground where he spent the summer.
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Beckwith’s Willys Service Cars Trucks Jeeps listed
R P Beckwith Sales offers general repairs and inspections at the Insp. Station 908 North Center Street. The ad notes tires batteries and photos with the reference 33-092 Fish.
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State campaign launches in Pennsylvania political race
By Associated Press Harrisburg September 18 Pennsylvania begins its 1940s style campaign as both major parties start week long vote seeking drives over seven weeks with national leaders. Henry Wallace's Progressive party forms state organization to capture votes from Democrats and Republicans. Pennsylvania's past three elections show strong Roosevelt results while governors mostly Republican except Earle 1934.
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Keystone State
Henry Wallace
Progressive Party
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Roosevelt
George H. Earle
Earle
Arthur H. James
Edward Martin
Minnesota beauty crowned Miss America in 1948
Beatrice Shopp, 18, Miss America 1948, heads from Atlantic City to Minnesota farm life before moving to New York for her career. She won 16000 in contracts and scholarships after beating 54 contestants. The Hopkins native tends 100 chickens, drives a tractor, and plans to study music with scholarship funds. News notes speeches by Warren and Berkley in Pennsylvania.
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Miss Shopp Will Enter Pageant and Pursue Music Studies
The week-long shore resort beauty pageant features Miss Shopp as a judge’s favorite. She plans musical education emphasizing percussion and mentions piano and drums. After a New York appearance, she will travel to the West Coast for a fashion show before settling into serious study.
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West Coast
Boy Shot to Death in Unionville Home
Unionville, Pa. September 18 A coroner reports a one year old boy found shot dead in his bedroom in Butler County. Delbert Hopp died from a head wound believed to be caused by a 423 caliber rifle. Coroner J Charles Dengler said he is investigating the case.
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Delbert Hopp
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