Conquered Belgium Returns to Normal After War Turmoil
Louis P. Lochner reports from Belgium as cities like Louvain and Brussels show signs of restored civilian life. Markets bustle, shops reopen, and traffic returns, though some ruins remain. Goering’s cemeteries and untouched Liege mills illustrate selective reconstruction across the occupied region.
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Louis P. Lochner
Berlin
Lochner
Belgium
Louvain
Brussels
Tirlemont
Cam
France
Aachen
Maastritch
Albert Canal
Liege
Namur
Charleroi
Maubeuge
St. Trond
Goering
Seraphron Collection Agency
Reich
Labor shortage drives larger farms in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg June 7 The State and Federal Agricultural Departments report a labor shortage fuels a shift to larger farming units in Pennsylvania. Continued coal and steel activity has reduced farm labor, while crops show variable progress. Rainy weather delays, soils saturated, and general favorable conditions for oats and truck crops.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Income Tax Exemptions Cut as Revenue Surges Ahead
A House subcommittee proposes lowering personal income tax exemptions from 2500 to 2000 for married heads and from 1000 to 800 for singles while keeping 400 for each dependent. The plan, plus a 10 percent supertax, would raise about 82.5 million dollars annually, with 15.4 million from new taxpayers and 67.1 million from higher payments by current taxpayers. The proposal outlines rate effects for various income levels and family scenarios.
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Washington
House
Rep. Cooper
D-Tenn
Subcommittee
Treasury
Cooper
Apple and peach crops expected strong after mild weather
The report notes frost avoidance for fruit crops and ample peach production while foliage remains abundant. The Erie grape crop is two weeks late with many double buds, and young icebergs are referred to as calves.
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Erie
Public Utility Commission reports two fatal motor transport accidents
The Public Utility Commission regulated motor transportation buses trucks and taxicabs but reported only two fatal accidents in a recent period, highlighting a sparse but serious safety record across these services.
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The
Public Utility Commission
March Motor Traffic Crash Totals and Trends
March traffic reports show 1,623 injuries and 222 accidents across motor carriers. Bus operators logged 115 accidents causing two deaths and 99 injuries. taxicab 41 accidents with 45 injuries. trucks 66 accidents with 19 injuries. overall property damage about 15,871 dollars. An airplane exhaust silencer reportedly reduces engine noise by up to 70 percent. Additionally, pastel Panama hats are now tintable to match summer outfits.
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FISK
Blatt
Chevrolet
Ford
Plymouth
Chevy
Mazda
Omes
Phila. A
Indiana, PA
Motor Co
Philadelphia
Deficious
Eaahd
Meas
Ivory
Longhorn Cheese
Oawald & Hess
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