Higher Education Costs in Pennsylvania Schools 1933 1938
A Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction report shows educational costs per pupil fell about 40 percent from 1982 to 1985, with 1.7 million pupils in 1983 and 1.75 million in 1982. The analysis notes a shift in spending, rising share for instruction, and staffing changes linked to larger classes and fewer kindergartens and vocational offerings.
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Harrisherg
Pennsylvania
Acteo
Department of Public
James N. Rule
General Control
Rule
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
School District Tax Changes Across Classes and Years
Tax data shows shifts in pupil costs by district class from boroughs to fourth class areas. Teacher salaries declined by about 5 million from 1982 to 1989, while tax collection dropped 18.1 percent and state and federal subsidies fell 13.2 percent. Despite levy and assessment rate changes, school tax levies in 1939 reached 152.38 million, near four million less than 156.91 million in 1932.
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Bala
Guernsey Breeders Picnic at State College
The Guernsey breeders of Pennsylvania plan a Geld day at State College on Saturday June 23 starting at 10 30 a m The Central and Pennsylvania Guernsey Breeders associations and college officials host hundreds with Dr E S Ducbler of Philadelphia to speak in the afternoon Indiana County herds figure among leading breeders and some animals have been sold across the state to start new herds A large delegation and families are expected to attend.
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Guernsey Breeders of
Pennsylvania
State College
B.S
Central Guernsey Breeders' Association
Pennsylvania Guernsey Breeders’ Association
E. S. Ducbler
Philadelphia
Indiana County
Cattle Show Results At Purchase Line Winners Crowned
The Purchase Line cattle show listed winners across three age groups with Duane McMillen and Quay McMillen among top placers. Hoy kudu attendees from the Bull Association and families toured the event as judges and demonstrators conducted activities.
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Purchase Line
Sheloc ta Defeats Advance in 11 to 1 Victory
Sheloc ta overpower Advance with an 11 to 1 win in a brisk game. Key players and teams are noted, reflecting a decisive scoreline and local standings.
Problem Child Sentenced Ten Years in Kidnapping Case
The 14 year old George Rogalski, described as a moral imbecile with a high sex drive, was sentenced to ten years for abducting baby Dorette Zietlow and exposing her to death. INS reports Dr Harry Slaffman analyzes his mental state and urges institutionalization for public protection, noting limited hope for a cure.
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Harry Slaffman
Gank County
Criminal Gourk Behavior Clinic
International News Service
George Rogalski
Ane
Dorette Zietlow
George
BR. Tarry
Mopfman
I. N.S
Lon
Chicago
INS
George Rogulsk
Cook County
Thomas Davis Case Heads to Jury in Pittsburgh Trial
The Davis trial in Pittsburgh builds toward a jury verdict as testimony recounts a struggle over a revolver and a fatal shooting. Donnewald presents a version of events at the doorway, a struggle for the weapon, and a gunshot that hit him in the arm. The case involves Thomas A. Davis, a 19 year old Pittsburgh high school student, linked to the shooting of deputy marshal Herbert Brantlinger in Shireville, Allegheny County.
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Donnewald
Thomas Acdis
Orhal
Winois
Wittsburgh
Len Eoboo Stident
Maroalman Herbert
Brantlinger
Shireville
Allegheny County
Tulrris
Carlyle
Thonas
A. Davis
Pittsburgh Heh
Ardool
C W A May Be Permanent in Pennsylvania Report
Harrisburg June 20 Eric H. Biddle urged permanent CWA status in a 138 page Pennsylvanian report to Harry L Hopkins. He praised the CWA as a magnificent experiment and argued future public works should be based on ability and willingness, not need, shifting from relief to productive employment.
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Harrisburg
Clyi
CWA
Davis and Sheriff Donnewald in shooting case trial
State witnesses allege three shots were fired at the deputy with a third fired after he lay wounded on the jail porch while Davis and Donnewald tussled for a revolver. Defense contends only two shots, accidental during the scuffle over the weapon. George Shrader testified Davis grabbed Donnewald’s revolver as a door opened to the sheriff’s home nearby.
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H. A. Donnewald
Davis
Donnewald
Donnewaln
George Shrader
Cox's bid for governor and Roosevelt reunion plan
James Cox may become governor of the Federal Reserve as Black resigns to join Roosevelt as liaison to banks in the recovery program. The Ohio senatorial fight lifts Simeon Fess, whose mood brightens after Republican gains and three cornered Democratic clash reshapes Ohio politics.
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James Cox
Federal Reserve
Black
Roosevelt
Atlanta
Cox
Ohio
Simeon D. Fess
Fess
New Law Carries Many Burdens and Rewards for Crime Fight
Congress authorizes rewards totaling 50 000 for arrests and information on public enemies. Public banks within the Federal Reserve system face federal penalties for robberies. The Lindbergh kidnapping law amended to allow death sentences for abductions and extended to extortion by various means. Provisions also punish assaults on federal officers and authorize inter-state crime suppression agreements.
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Congress
Attourney
Naional Bank
Federal Reserve System
Department of Justice
Von Papen Will Continue Office After Resignation Rejected
Berlin June 20 Vice Chancellor Franz Von Papen withdrew his resignation at Hitler’s request ending a cabinet rift triggered by Von Papen’s criticism of radical Nazi elements. His Marburg speech advocating critic rights circulated as pamphlets before delivery, highlighting long standing tensions between Nazi wings.
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Tom Wilhelm
Berlin
INS
Franz von Papen
Adolf Hitler
Goreman
von Papen
Papen
Hitler
Vonapen
Marburg
Joseph Paul Goebbels
International
Service
Herman Wilhelm Geering
Prussia
Wilhelm Frick
von Hindenburg
Neudeck
Hindenburg
Norma Millen Goes On Trial Today
Dedham Massachusetts June 20 Norma Bright on Millen a 19 year old violet eyed daughter of an ex minister goes on trial on the charge of being an accessory after the murder of two policemen during a bank hold up Her 24 year old husband Murton Millen has been condemned to die in the electric chair for the killing of two policemen during a raid on the Needham Trust Company Irving his younger brother and Abe Faber were convicted of first degree murder with Murton The state says Norma was a gangster s moll who aided in flight and in burning the murder car and buying finery with stolen money
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Dedham
Mass
Norma Brighton Millen
Murton Millen
Needham Trust Company
Irving
Abe Faber
Murton
Norma
Ank
President Roosevelt Attends Yale Commencement for Honorary Degree
In New Haven on June 20, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt arrived by special train amid cheering crowds. Yale officials and city leaders welcomed them as the president joined the academic procession at Woolsey Hall for Yale’s 283rd commencement. Roosevelt became one of 12 to receive an honorary Doctor of Laws, the second sitting president to attend and be awarded a Yale degree.
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New Haven
Conn
INS
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington
Connecticut
Democratic National
Theodore Roosevelt
McKinley
Presbyterians to Convene Synod of Pennsylvania in Washington
Presbyterians in this section prepare for the Synod of Pennsylvania meeting to convene Tuesday evening at Washington and Jefferson College in Washington Pa and continue until Friday noon. Ministerial commissioners include Rev. D T Scott Rev D D Ford Guy Rev R M Offutt D D Indiana and Rev FB Marks of Worthington. Lay commissioners are Frank M Shubert John Williams and William A Stewart. The Synod gathers all Presbyterian churches in the state and is said to be the largest in the church.
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Synod of Pennsylvania
Washington and Jefferson College
Washington, Pa
D.T. Scott
D. D
Ford Guy
R. M. Offutt
Indiana
FB. Marks
Worthington
Frank M. Shubert
Kittanning
John Williams
Alverda
William A. Stewart
Gilgal
Ten Thousand Dollar Latrobe Fire Damages Plant
Latrobe Electric Steel Company suffered a $10,000 blaze last night that began in the chemical laboratory and threatened the plant. Losses were estimated at $8,000 for laboratory equipment and $2,000 for the building.
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Blaze
Latrobe
Latrobe Electric Steel Company
Chemical
Mayor blames engineers for missing Johnstown bricks
Johnstown Pennsylvania June 20. Mayor Eddie McCloskey said engineers, not local youths, were responsible for the missing 1400 bricks intended for a CWA project. He charged the engineers underestimated brick needs, with an office estimate of 3500 and a shortfall of 1400 upon completion.
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Eddie’ McCloskey
Johnstown
Eddie” McCloskey
CWA
McCloskey
Hurricane Tail End Sweeps New York City
The tropical hurricane, moving at 50 mph, diminished as it reached New York City, snarling traffic, grounding small boats, and disrupting shipping after causing millions in damage along the Gulf Coast.
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New York
INS
New York City
Gulf Coast
Kenwood social notes from Huntington County gathering
A weekend gathering at Penn Run Rod and Gun Camp in Huntington County brought together Mr and Mrs Wilbur Stephens of Penn Run Mr and Mrs Edgar Emeigh Miss Mary Stephens Miss Gertrude Emeigh and Clyde Patterson of Kenwood Mr and Mrs Clair Edwards Ebensburg Mr and Mrs Albert Stiles of Belsano Floyd Rhine of Brushvalley Mr and Mrs Ford Smith and family visiting Mrs Oatman and family of Cooxport Miss Mary Stephens visited friends in Belsano last week The Ladies Aid of the Pine Flats Baptist Church will meet at the home of Mrs Frank Adams Thursday afternoon at 2 30.
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Penn Run
Huntington County
Wilbur Stephens
Edgar Emeigh
Mary Stephens
Gertrude Emeigh
Clyde Patterson
Kenwood
Clair Edwards
Ebensburg
Albert Stiles
Belsano
Floyd Rhine
Brushvalley
Ford Smith
Oatman
Cooxport
Pine Flats Baptist Church
Frank Adams
Perkins to Form Peace Plan in Labor Talks
New York June 20. Framing a peace proposal, Frances Perkins is to present a plan to steel industry leaders after President Roosevelt’s meeting with labor chiefs. William Green of the AFL says Perkins will explore options under the Wagner Labor Disputes bill, contrasting employer and union plans. Steel output declines modestly as a strike postponement eases tensions and inventory strategies are adjusted nationwide.
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William Green
A. F. of L
Roosevelt
Miss Perkins
Green
Wagner
Michael F. Tighe
Workers’ Union
New York
Iron and
Iron Age
Pittsburgh
Wheeling
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Chicago
Amalgamated Union
Washington
San Francisco
East Texas
Marijuana traffic crackdown hits Western Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reporting shows the state health department intensifying enforcement under the September narcotics law with three arrests in May and June for marijuana trafficking. Harold V. Smith says peddling centers in the industrial west, with some activity in other regions, and links to social ills. He argues marijuana heightens emotions and prolongs activity, targeting youths and labor agitators, and urges harsher sentences for sellers and users to curb the habit.
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John W. Scotzin
IN. S
Harrisburg
INS
State Department of Health
Harold V. Smith
Pennsylvania
Smith
Alan Salkeld To Shoot At Annemann In National Event
Alan B Salkeld of Fast Philadelphia Street and secretary of the Indiana Rifle Club agrees to aim at Annemann s teeth with a high powered rifle. Approved by the National Rifle Association heads in Washington he will perform the task Friday night with a borrowed Indiana Hardware Company gun and shells. Annemann requests fairness and displays a sworn statement in the Ritz Theatre lobby. Bill Neff from Indiana adds mystery acts before Annemann s demonstration in his first theatre appearance outside New York City.
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G. G. Hill
Annemann
Hill
Alan B. Salkeld
Philadelphia
Annamann
National Rifle Association
Washington
Salkeld
Satkeld
Indiana Rifle Club
State Rifle Association
Ritz Theatre
Bill Neff
Indiana
New York
New York City
Jury Convicts Harriman of Banking Fraud
Judge Knox stated the jury found Harriman guilty on each indictment count after a heated trial. He noted Austin likely acted under Harriman's direction to seek the same position and that sentence would be imposed on June 27.
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Harriman
Knox
Austin
Harrian
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