State finances under streamlined system guide large building program
The administration reports a two year fiscal effort totaling about 6856 million with a $78.881 million balance and a $13.211 million reduction since 1927. Revenue and disbursement control are centralized under the Budget Bureau, with the Department of Revenue reorganized in 1929, consolidating funds and boosting custodial investments to $107.1 million by 1930. Building and repair projects, led by the Bureau of Engineering and Construction, number 188 and total nearly $39 million, including Capitol improvements, welfare facilities, armories, and teaching colleges, while welfare capacity rises to 23,617 inmates and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Department of Revenue
Department of State
Budget Bureau
Pennsylvania
Department of Property and
Bureau of Engineering and Construction
Capitol Group
Capitol
Mt. Gretna
Brunner
Pinchot
Capitola
Tuberculosis Sanatoria
Elizabethtown
Pennsylvania State College
Supreme Court
State Public Works and Administrative Code Reforms Expand Purchases
The 1929 Administrative Code gave the Department of Property and Supplies broad authority to buy state supplies, lease land, insure, manage state autos, and print publications, with about 2.5 million dollars in monthly activity. The Highway Department accounts for large funds and road-building gains, expanding the system to 13,404 miles, shifting local burdens to the state, upgrading road construction, and improving safety and aesthetics. The Aeronautics Commission integrates with federal programs, develops four main airways with beacons, licenses pilots, and expands private and municipal airports. Reclamation and conservation push forests, with 444,000 acres added and Cook Forest Park expanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Property and Supplies
Highway Department
Pinchot
Philadelphia
Boards of Road Supervisors
Public Service Commission
State Aeronautics Commission
Department of Internal Affairs
Aeronautics Branch
United States Department of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Cook Forest Park
Pennsylvania State Forestation and Welfare Report Summary
The report records forest area reaching 1 675 000 acres funded by 2 160 000 dollars, with over 41 million plantings, and 1 600 000 annual visitors. It notes 1980 drought fires, game land additions totaling 636 000 acres, and hatchery expansions. It highlights public health gains, safety campaigns, and industrial peace with 326 788 compensation cases totaling 59 397 147 dollars. It stresses agricultural prominence, banking strength, and crime control enhancements led by the State Police and judiciary, ending with a call to sustained integrity and progress for Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestry Department
Game Commission
Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania State College
Bucknell University
Board of Fish Commission
Wallenpauback
Delaware
Conowingo Dam
Susquehanna
Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation
Industrial Department of the
Young Men's Christian Association
National Catholic Welfare Association
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Clgic
State College
Harrisburg
Bureau of Markets
PLUMVILLE AND AREA VISITORS AND CHANGES IN TOWN
Plumville resident N S Bowser made a business trip to Bradford on Thursday. Mr and Mrs John Brandon of Creakside visited their daughter Mrs Glenn Keener. John Nagle was ill and sent to Indiana hospital. The young ladies class of the United Presbyterian church met at Pastor McColls home in Dayton on Friday. A watch meeting at the Presbyterian church drew a good attendance. Mrs C M Smith visited Punxetawney on Saturday. Louise and Kenneth Stuchell of New Bethlehem spent the holiday season at home and return to New Bethlehem. Mrs Edward Perry and children of Vandergrift have been visiting and returned home. Mr and Mrs Norman Hamilton of Akron Ohio have been visiting town friends. Dr O M Smith attended the American Legion banquet on New Years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Bowser
Bradford
John Brandon
Creakside
Glenn Keener
John Nagle
Indiana Hospital
United Presbyterian Church
C. M. Smith
Louise
Kenneth Stuchell
New Bethlehem
Hay
Edward Perry
Vandergrift
Norman Hamilton
Akron
Ohio
0. M. Smith
American Legion
Able
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana Motor Company
Opp. P
North Eighth
Safe Harbor
State Historical Commission
Hfe
Amarden
Hershey
Commonwealth
Plumville
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