Senator Hawkins pushes curbs on Philadelphia juvenile gangs
In praising Senator Freeman P Hawkins for proposing legislation to curb juvenile gangs in Philadelphia, the opinion notes funding shortages hinder field workers and civil service rules may be relaxed to expand staff. The proposed law would impose up to ten years in prison for using threats to recruit youths under seventeen, aiming to stop gang violence and coercion.
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Freeman P. Hawkins
Philadelphia
Hawkins
Conclusion Jumping NEW YORK humorous essay about flaws
A satirical column riffs on taste in flowers character traits and everyday quirks. It jokes that rose lovers are stodgy and dandelion fans are adventurous, then muses on praise, aging, gadgets, stockings, late night invites, and the nature of marriage with light irony.
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New York
IRS halts prosecutions in shoe industry tax dodge case
Government records reveal the IRS secretly suspended 1,897 cases, clearing about 15.8 million dollars in taxes for shoe merchants and signaling possible similar leniency for other industries. The move, ordered by Assistant Commissioner D W Bacon, aimed to curb prosecutions while shifting data collection to Washington. The report notes broader concern over corporate splitting to evade taxes and cites ongoing enforcement changes since 1968.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue
D.W. Bacon
Treasury
Bladerdash
IRS
Medical versus criminal: treat sexual offenders in hospital wards
A columnist argues crimes of sexual transgression reveal deeper psychological causation, urging medical treatment over life sentences. He cites cases from Hawaii, Florida, and New York, questions the efficacy of punishment, and endorses treating offenders in hospital wards with long-term security if needed. He links moral panic to fear and calls for reform in policy.
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Oahu State
John Carvalhos
Sand Island
Rules of Thumb for Savings Across Markets and Life Stages
The piece discusses ways to view savings beyond bank accounts, counting insurance cash value, home equity, and pension growth as part of savings. It cites a one third liquid assets guideline and a six months income rule, noting changes in job security and social programs while affirming the traditional standard remains.
Potatoes and Parade Set for Corry Prepping Game Night
In Corry on September 15 1951 a Beaver Club pep rally forms at the Senior High School at 7 30 pm then leads a parade along South and Center streets to Loveland Field for the second annual Potato Bowl football game at 8 30 pm pitting Corry against Youngsville High School. Seven members shared games and prizes with Mrs Norman Swart Mrs Bertha Warner Mrs Charles Mulligan and Mrs Eugene Powers winning. Local sportsmen assisted deputy game protector Lyle Watrous stocking 520 ringneck pheasants as part of a Game Commission program. An afternoon Friendship Club meeting was held at Mrs Clifford West Frederick Street home.
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Beaver Club
South Street
Center Street
Loveland Field
Corry
Youngsville High School
Lyle Watrous
Ringneck
Game Commission
Friendship Club
West Frederick Street
Clifford
Corry Names Attendance Officers for 1931-32 Term
Ross and Harry Fleming named attendance officers for Corry Public Schools for the 1931 32 term. Extra voting machines added in Second and Fourth wards to relieve record election congestion. long lines formed at polling places all day.
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Ross
Harry Fleming
Corry
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