Hitler Returns to Bavarian Retreat for Possible Czech Talks
Berlin reports Hitler finished a frontier tour and will address the Nazi rally while a possible early meeting with Neville Henderson, the British ambassador, looms over the German Czech dispute. British officials seek preliminary talks with Ribbentrop or von Neurath as Hitler plans speeches and a potential Reichstag-like rally.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Berehtesgaden
Nevile Henderson
Gir Nevile
Wau
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Ernst
von Waiszaeck
Feuhrer
Hitler
Basel
Switzerland
Czechoslovakia
Neville Chamberlain
Nevile
Oelsen
Saxony
Foreign Office
DNB
Germany
Bellevue divorcee dispute shocks Atlantic City pageant
The lawsuit records a tangle over a beauty contest outcome. Neenan, a 20 year old Bellevue divorcee, was ruled ineligible and Ruth Willock, 18, earned a place in Atlantic City for the national title. Vera Fisher, 22, disputed her third place, threatening legal action with counsel A H Rosenberg promising investigation.
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A. H. Rosenberg
Jones Quits $10,000 Post as County Solicitor
Democratic governor hopeful Charles Alvin Jones resigns from his 10,000 a year post as Allegheny County solicitor. The resignation takes effect September 13 after earlier leave during the primary campaign.
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Pittsburgh
Charles Alvin Jones
Allegheny County
Jones
Slaters
Taxidermy Exams Set for September 27 in Harrisburg
The Taxidermy Examining Board has scheduled Tuesday September 27 for the second examination in Harrisburg starting at 9:30 a.m. The panel includes Harald T. Green, Harold Fricke, and Michael Kelley. Applicants must file a $12.50 application to compete. fees apply to the $25 license if successful, or fund exam costs if not.
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Harrisburg
Game Commission
Harald T. Green
Philadelphia Academy of Sciences
Harold Fricke
Birls
Carnegie Museum
Michael Kelley
Everhart Museum
Scranton
Many Part Time Farmers in Utah From Census Findings
A special Census Bureau report based on a preliminary survey of 3,000 farms in 40 states shows one in three farmers derive income from non farm sources. The study, prepared ahead of the 1940 Census of Agriculture, involved field work by the Division of Crop and Livestock Estimates and tabulations by the division's statistics staff.
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Census Bureau
Division of
U. S. Department of Agviculture
Unclear Navy Maneuvers Involving Mass Deployments
Navy conducted its biggest maneuvers since the World War with 900,000 Yegilays in 36 divisions and an estimated 500,000 reserves under way.
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Navy
State urged to place county jails under state control
Harrisburg, Sept 1. Governor Earle and Welfare Secretary Engard urged state control of all county prisons after steam torture deaths at Philadelphia County jail. A bill giving the Welfare Department jurisdiction over about 70 county institutions could be presented to the 1939 legislature. They noted possible tax impacts and said a thorough study and weekly state inspections are needed before action. Officials warned against rushing but argued for teeth in law to enforce reforms if local officials fail to comply.
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Harrisburg
George H. Earle
Charles I. Engard
Philadelphia
Smcials
State Department of. Welfare
Earle
Incone Orison
Farle
Engard
Department of Welfare
Non-Farm Income Among Rural Farmers Reported
A Census survey highlights that many farmers have outside income and that nonfarm earnings equal about three quarters of farm income. The study in Part-time Farming in the United States notes about 2,000,000 farmers earned pay from work on their farms or elsewhere, underscoring nonfarm income as a significant rural feature.
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The
United Sates
Authority's Historical Projects Progressing
The General State Authority reports rapid progress on historical sites under the Pennsylvania Historical Commission and Department of Public Instruction. Pennsbury, William Penn's manor, has ground broken with expected completion within a year. Old Economy in Ambridge has completed repairs, with a further $88,000 needed for proper presentation.
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General State
Pennsylvania Historical Commission
Department of Public Instruction
Lester K. Ade
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Pennsbury
William Penn
Authority
Ambridge
Pennsylvania
General State Authority
Historical Commission
Historic pennsylvanian restorations eyed for memorials
It is expected that funds will be secured to accomplish this object. Penisbury and Old Economy are outstanding restorations in Pennsylvania. Both possess extraordinary historical interest and superior architectural aspects. They will become centers for collecting antiquities and historical lore related to their respective historic interests.
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Penisbury
Old Economy
Pennsylvania
Fenmiabury
French Advised Poultrymen To Advertise Eggs
French Secretary of Agriculture J Hansell urged poultrymen to promote the nutritional value of eggs and push people to eat more eggs. He warned the industry has long failed to market itself, despite growing in many small units, and urged unified promotion alongside clear messaging about production and handling. He compared egg promotion to orange juice and other fortified foods, noting dairy and fruit campaigns and school messages about eggs for strong bones and teeth. The industry should highlight eggs as a product of high nutritional value and versatility.
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J. Hansell
Breakfast Magazine
Pennsylvania
United States
Organized Play at State Parks Expansion of Summer Programs
The State Department of Forests and Waters announced organized play periods at principal park areas supplementing the WPA swimming lessons. Red Cross lifeguards will supervise playgrounds during specified times for games like softball and volleyball, with a one hour window during which swimming is not allowed.
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WPA
State Department of Forests and Waters
James F. Bogardus
Red Cross
Irea
Senator and 25 others indicted over WPA funds misuse
Philadelphia report states state Senator Joseph P. Dando and eight WPA foremen plus timekeepers led a scheme to divert WPA labor for private projects including an amusement park and clubhouse. Emerick and other officials faced conspiracy charges for certifying employment and funds. A Philadelphia WPA foreman was charged with soliciting Democratic campaign contributions. Schuylkill County and Pottsville coverage note Dando’s long political career and denial of wrongdoing.
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Philadelphia
WPA
Schuylkill County
Joseph P. Dando
Minersville
Democratic
Liswellyn
Charles M. Emerick
Center County
Michael Cuff
George
A. Welsh
Cuff
John J
Cuft
Brandonville
Senator Dando
Umekeepers
Roy Hessler
Charles Simmet
John E. Kelly
Oswald Hendrick
Forrest Pinkerton
Clyde Schock
James Butler
Francis Walibur
John J. Duff
George Poska
Frank Sheeler
Myles White
William Morgan
Thomas Earley
Boby Honosky
Ter Kiefer
Clarence Backman
Albert Narkleswicz
Schock
Hossler
Aece
Phoenix Park
John Burke
Burke
Michael
John“d. Cutt
Emerick
Walter F. Jones
Anthony de Stefano
Thomas Grady
Thomas Boyle
Demoocratic Party
John B. Kelly
Doyle
Kelly
Pottsville
Schuylkill
Branch Township
Pennsylvania Builds Most 3 and 4 Lane Highways
Pennsylvania reports 1 112 miles of super width highways with about 137 miles added in the past year. The extensive network spans Greenwood Furnace Park Colerain Park Whippe Dam Huntingdon Centre and other counties, underscoring the state’s primary role in widening routes beyond two lanes and explaining motorists’ perceptions of slowness in expansion.
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Pennsylvania
Greenwood Furnace
Colerain Park
Whippe
Dam Park
Huntingdon County
Halfway Dam Park
Union County
Centre County
Kettle Creek
Sizerville
Cameronounty
Ole Bull
Potter County
Ralph Stover
Buck County
Promised Land
Pile County
Whirl's
James James Attacks Interference in Pennsylvania Politics
Judge Arthur H. James, Republican, urged farmers at a Cumberland County rally for true government principles. He attacked New Deal capital plans, warned about state interference, and argued farmers cannot move their farms if conditions worsen. Senator James J. Davis called for repeal of compulsory features of the 1938 Agricultural Adjustment Act.
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Williams Grove Park
Pennsylvania
Arthur H. James
Republican Omnes
James
Cumberland County
U. S
James J. Davis
WPA Workers Seek Increase in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg will host the First Pennsylvania WPA Higher Wage Conference as 330 delegates from 54 counties gather to press for a 20 percent wage rise for Pennsylvania’s 266000 WPA workers and to correct inequities under the current monthly wage system.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Workers' Alliance of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's Highway Costs Across State System and Hazards
Pennsylvania voices emphasize vast state highway miles exceeding neighboring states and the heavy burden of maintenance. The author notes 40 600 miles within the state system plus 44 000 miles of township roads, arguing funds should favor wider main highways and farm to market routes while considering terrain and bridges. Examples include Route 14 over the Susquehanna and ancient salt roads, basalt columns, and a comet tail fact.
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Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Harrisburg
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