Dividing Highway Funds Sparks Oversight Concerns
The American Petroleum Industries Committee reports from the Bureau of Public Roads show motorist road taxes last year were only about 4 percent spent on actual road work. Diversions to non highway uses and debt payments consumed over one third of funds, with examples in New Jersey and New York highlighting misallocation to non highway purposes and local units. The committee warns ongoing divvying will hamper highway progress and keep motorist taxes unnecessarily high.
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U.S. Bureau of Public Acade
American Petroleum Industries Committee
Bureau
New Jersey
Debt Service
Federal Road Bureau
New York State
New York
Chicago
Georgia
Georgia Municipal Association
Policy and unfair taxes threaten highway progress
Policy and unfair taxes undermine motorists funding and state highway programs. Several states have paned legislation or amended constitutions to prohibit the parties. Highway debts and high carrying charges drain current revenue, reducing funds for road work and threatening highway progress. Unsound allocation of automotive tax receipts to government units worsens the threat.
Labor Day Drive Traffic Headaches and Hazards
The piece laments Labor Day weekend driving in Pennsylvania and nationwide. It forecasts crowded highways such as Route 6, 422, and 8, with advice to detour via 943, though fewer repairs. It imagines state-run traffic broadcasts guiding motorists, warns of accidents and nerves frayed, and ends suggesting a backyard picnic with ice cream and watermelon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Monati
United States
Interesting Editorials from Evening Eureaue Ser
A fragmented note describes editorials in a historical newspaper, referencing daily fallow topics and readers invited to consult a Treasury-like archive. The text emphasizes political review and private study, with mentions of South Dakota and an apparent public notice style reminiscent of old periodicals.
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Bern
South Dakota
New York Civic Front Fusion Drives La Guardia Re-Election
The Minneapolis Journal notes New York voters face a municipal election with fusion supporters backing La Guardia despite opposition from Labor and Tammany factions. The piece cites E Dewey’s past labor crackdown and Times praise of La Guardia as honest and capable, arguing the choice is good government over partisan rancor.
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New York
Civic Front
Minneapolis Journal
Gresler
Mery
le Guardia
National
E. Dewey
Fusion
American Labor Party
Copeland
New York City
Meyer la Guardia
la Guardia
Tammany
New York Times
Hra
Owme
Maywire in the Teacup Fortune-Telling Convention
A Philadelphia Record summary notes fortunes are seen as a business still strong yet uncertain as the second annual convention of psychics and clairvoyants nears at Palisades Park. Weather and mishaps affect attendance with delegates arriving late or delayed by rain and an impromptu scandal. The event is postponed to next Monday if rain persists.
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Buren
Buren &Y
Rymai
South Dakota
Glee
Nic Aleewhere
United States
Associated Frrss
Seca
Audit Bureau of Cheubetion
Philadelphia
Palisades Park
New York
Firookiga
Jeter
Diary notes on cane crop and apples from Minnesota
Wednesday diary entry describes abundant cane harvest in progress and chickens pecking at scraps. A load of large Minnesota apples arrives, replacing the writer's desire for September dinners and memories of a cherished dinner pail from youth. The tone blends farm routine with nostalgic reflections on family.
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Jim
Minnesota
Samme
Jecry
Twenty Years A £ 0 Today In Huron
Twenty years pass since a quiet roundup of residents in Huron as travelers return from short trips and business visits. Names include Harry Lampe, Ernest Tovey, Mrs George N Brown, Ray Baddely, A French and James Bishendzon Claude, and others visiting Sioux City, Millel, Pickerel Lake, Minneapolis, Chicago, and Rapid City.
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Harry Lampe
Ponts East
Ernest Tovey
Laverne
Winn
Matuers
George N. Brown
Kaby
Sioux City
Brown
Par Merk Baddely
Ray Baddely
Ft. Pierre
Minneapolis
Chicago
Catherine Murphy
St Paul
Ave Chee
John Murphy
Tonoteh
Meystix
Warner
Irwin A. Churchill
Rapid City
Medher
Wiltshire Rehires Bend in Outing Report
At Enc OVE 30 Wolsey, Sept 1, details show Wilts Arri ngton rehiring Bend sy after a two day outing. Directors Ringheimer and family arrived with trey tow Sree, noting routine local events and a ceremonial gathering.
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Enc
Wolseywolsey
Hlecsid Ringheimer
Herve
Trey Tow
Enrollment At De Smet Is Up at Start of School Year
De Smet opens with higher enrollment than recent years. Superintendent L Vernon Caine notes few returning teachers, list of new high school staff handling math Latin homemaking biology and social sciences. Grade teachers include Edward Bajaun Semi and Pilkington. building changes completed for better access and dual classrooms.
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DE Smet
L. Vernon Caine
Caine
BH. Brubn
Igh School
Adolph Menneste
Brandt
Martha Schroeder
Emery
Anc
Lucile Gunder
Austin
Ger
Shirley Azm Pilkington
Highlapore
Grinle God
Help Yourself And Lend A Hand Picnic Tips For Families
Advice on planning a family picnic emphasizes safety and preparation. Recommends keeping foods cold, creating a simple menu, packing essential items, and using make ahead steps such as pre slicing bread and ready to serve dishes. Suggests easy desserts and crowd friendly options, plus tips for keeping meat fresh on the way. The piece notes various hosting ideas and mentions a school display from Sheffield with local context.
Hollywood Studio Set Chaos As War Plays Out On Screen
Paul Harrison reports from Hollywood on the chaotic "Marco Polo" set where actors including Gary Cooper and Ernest Truex rehearse amid war props and monkeys. Directors struggle to maintain order as animals and crew mischief disrupts scenes while performers ad lib and endure repeated takes.
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Marco Polo
Gary Cooper
Ernest Truex
Smaster
Servari
Cooper
Open Forum on Huron Poultry Prices and Regional Comparisons
Open Forum letter questions why Mitchell Watertown and Woonsocket poultry and egg prices are no longer quoted when Huron quotations are higher. The writer urges accurate regional comparisons to reflect true market conditions and help farmers profit from rising poultry prices while markets are normal.
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Huron
Mitchell
Wavertown
Wormsocket
Watertown
Woonsocket
Improvements at Depot Wolsey
The Milwaukee Railroad depot has been repainted inside and dutade here. Mrs Lila Fleming and son Robert returned from Portland Ont where they visited her son Claude and Jamite. Jerry, grandson, accompanied them to Oregon and remained there to make his home with his parents.
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Wolsey
Milwaukee Railroad
Dutade
Portland
Lila Fleming
Robert
Mantey
Ont
Claude
Jamite
Jerry
Oregon
Budget Adopted in Spink County
Spink County commissioners adopt the 1938 budget at the last regular meeting. Estimated receipts are 27 240.00 with expenditures totaling 56 175.00 plus 5 percent levy. Highlights include 500 for state highway fund revision, 20 000 for bridges, 120 for insane asylum, 5 000 for Custer sanitarium, 70 001 for care of the county’s poor, 10 000 for mother’s nursing, 5 000 for relief offices, and 3 00 for grasshopper control. County revenue from lands is projected at 35 000, with 12 000.20 in appropriations. Delinquent taxes 7 500, school loan interest 5 000, and 30 000 for foreclosed loans are also noted.
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Redfield
Board of Commissioners
Lew
Sudner
Isi
Custer Sanitarium
Addion
Wolsey faculty dinner hosted by Mrs C E Dirkson
Mrs C E Dirkson entertained Wolsey school faculty at a 6 o'clock dinner. The evening was spent socially with teachers and staff enjoying the occasion.
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Wolsey
C. E. Dirkson
Wolsey Schools
Mabana Dimple Returns From Kapkri City
Mrs Mabana Dimple returned Saturday from Kapkri City where she had been visiting the pagi month.
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Wolsey
Mabana Dimple
Kapkri City
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