Congress Judge Reveals Barracks Funds Wasted Says 250 Million Loss
Congressman Engel declares that 250 million dollars in barracks construction funds were wasted. He details bids and fixed fees across Camp Dix Meade Devons Ed wards and argues competitive bidding could cut costs and speed up building. He cites worker counts and overhead claims to illustrate inefficiency in WWI era cantonment projects.
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William S. Neal Ty Arive
Washington
Mhser
Saud
Rep
Engel
Camp U1
Devens
Belwals
Mass
Camp Meade
Cina
Camp Dix
Edwards
Cantonment
Butlhn
Ft Olney
Hope for Settlement in Defense Strike Talks
In San Francisco June 2 1941 unions report progress toward ending the fourth week of the defense strike over pay and work rules. Talks between the Western Union Shipbuilding Coalition and Bay City Metal Trades Council edge toward compromise as machinists seek higher pay while other workers resume partial duties. Officials forecast near full operation at Moore Drydock Oakland and General Engineering Alameda as negotiations continue amid picket lines and a threat of broader stoppages.
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Horemartina
Ban Francisco
Arericain Pederagiou
Machinises Ac
Promeisco Bay Region
Jodas
Couteach
Wieguint Bentlehom Shipbulleling Corporation
Bay City Modal Trades
Senate
Ura
Stelkers
Adel Smpeard
Bethlehem Bh
Jenelars
Moore Drydock Company
Oakland
General Engineeiing Company of
Alameda
Marble Tourney Progress At Gastas Park Event
Old Jupiter Plaviss led a marble tournament at Gastas Park where Cast Biatbice Cub shooters competed. Elimination rounds narrowed field as Ray crim of KR stvee and Conte of Diner fartiesta school survived. Winners received trophies from sponsors Runwing and VOUMRest judges named Carmen Natite and James ethiters Clinnoet.
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Jupiter Plaviss
Ltrs
Castle
Wang Seciedae
Yeniaess
Voumrest
Urea
Eiel
Sean Brickel
Vox
Olueaaa Lion
Saturdat
James Eile
Lincoln Unten
Richards
Hirlyecs
Nepe Carmen Natite
James Ethiters Clinnoet
Alanzea Davidson
HP Water
Auto Horn Tooting Will Be Penalized
City council considers an ordinance proposed by Councilman J L Fink to curb unnecessary horn use when cars are not in operation. Council committee to set minimum and maximum fines up to $100 with penalties including up to 30 days in jail. solicitor White notes enforcement may hire temporary officers. Mayor Mayne cites horn noise disrupting meetings and sleep, urging safer, non nuisance horn use and punishment for violators.
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J. L. Fink
Robert White
Council
White
Han
Counsil
Charles B. Mayne
Sweden
June Grand Jury Session Opens at Lawrence County Court House
The June term of the Lawrence County grand jury opened today at the courthouse with 24 jurors. James Po Marshall of the first ward New Castle was named foreman as the panel began examining bills of indictment. Several jurors were excused including Hilda Arnold Eunice Johnston Jessie Bobbitt Leroy Taylor and others. the number of indictments to be considered is small and pleas today reduced the pool.
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Lawrence County
Grand Jury
Lawrenee County Court House
James Po Marshall
New Castle
Hilda Arnold
Little Heaven
Jessie Bobbitin
Jesele
Washington considers yolk color in egg nutrition policy
An official from the agriculture department explains yolk color varies with hen diet. Green feeds and seeds produce deeper yellow yolks, while limited greens may yield paler yolks. No action announced yet as policy discussion continues.
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Arem Bouvics
Washington
Agriculture Department
Mike
Conference Held in Italian Church
Dr William E Bartlett district superintendent spoke at the fourth quarterly meeting of the Italian Methodist Church in New Castle. Pastor Rev Francesca P Sulmonetti reported three years of strong ministry with over 3000 dollars spent on improvements and 62 new members joined. A 2000 dollar heating fund drive was under way with over 300 raised. The pastor and officers were praised for achievements and fundraising efforts.
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William E. Bartlett
Grove ‘City
New Castle
Bartlett
Francesca P. Sulmorech
Jae
Baspel
F. P. Salmonetti
Treatures
Domenick Sylvester
Women's Society of Christian Service
Louis Fusco
Church School
M.'s
N. DiLorenzo
Romeo Caldarare
Jennie Coce
Frank Morecti
Frank DeVitto
Felis Mazveo
Anthony Carayvageld
Arts
Louise Ciccone
William Ciccone
Sam Coce
Nobile DeLorenzo
Filomena Filiberti
Joseph Giancola
Romee Caldararo
Anthony Crvnivaggio
P.P. Salmonetti
Mary Coco
Sophie Norge
Rose Ganda
Patsy D'Antonio
Sue Giancola
Yolanda Glamarino
Mary Christaofaro
Ida Montozzi
Joseph Sanfilippo
Guy Casalena
Anthony Caravaggio
Nicholas Allobell
Guy Matricardi
Mafalda Nocera
Helen DiCristofaro
Peggy DeBulis
Jersey City Fire Estimated At 25 Million Loss
Blue Fire Chief Frank Ertle estimated the Jersey City waterfront blaze caused about 25 million in damage. The fire scorched 38 acres of warehouses piers stockyards and railroad property with no sign of sabotage. Federal agents conducted six-block area checks as fireboats battled remaining hotspots.
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Titeraviinhal
Srey
Director of Public Safety
Daniel Gasey
Harold Walsh
Federal Bureau of Iicevestigation
Gallea
Midhudsars
Toomadertil
Lexport
England
Summer of Duquesne Returns After Family Visit
A prose list of personal mentions records numerous residents and visitors. Duquesne graduate Summer of Duquesne returns after a family visit on Lyndal street. Names include Roy Jones family on Delaware Avenue and Catherine Ritchie of Canyon Street recovering from illness, with many others visiting relatives in Pittsburgh and towns across the region.
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Duquesne
Lyndal Street
Roy Jones
Delaware Avenue
Pittsburgh
Thomas Ritchie
Canyon Street
Edward Reider
Midland
Reynolds Street
Bobby
William Dolling
Lynelal Street
Miness
F. J. Reider
DuShane Sweet
North Shenango Street
D. D. Clarke
Harrisburg
Huron Avenue
Ralph Turco
Ft. Eustis
Fred Turco
Pearson Sweet
Blanche Crooks
Youngstown
George W. Conway
Englewood Avenue
Stanley Patterson
Baltimore
J. P. Patterson
Walmo
Harvey Johnson
Steubenville
Sam W. Fray
Ease Brook Road
Elder McCormick
Wyhland Heights
Frank Kip
D R. Peterson
Cage
Aoiree
Tag
Jamiegon
Mes
Howard Sage
Hudson, O
FL. Sase
Kalamazoo
Mich
Aynthe Weekeone
R. B. Sauv
Beckford Street
Mor
Roy Haines
Auane Avenue
CCC
Clarion County
Canyon Sirest
Floyd J. Conner
Second Battalion
190Th Feld
Theodore Gannett
Samuiy
Lathrop Street
Washisagina
2. C. Mo
Williiam Thomas
Connellsville
Sam Matthews
Charles M. Allen
Decachimem
16Th. Infantry
Meade
Pulaski Road
Edward G. Elmore
Court Street
Perry Elmore
Charleston
W. Va- Me
Paul Tate and
Edward
Arthur
Warren, Pa
I. W. Tate
Fairmont Avenue
M James Morgan
Meyer Avenue
Miami
Tureday
Hanna Raub
Edwina
Northview Avenue
Margaret Stoll
AL Jackson
F. M. Stoll
Garfield Avenue
City Hall Briefs Show Police Oath and Permits
City council members approved temporary appointments including Joseph Yackewits and Thomas Pi met after George Harring and Edward Kovach subscribed to the police oath. A new one story concrete service station at State and Grand was permitted at an estimated 3200 dollars. Police noted car slack and a missing teen, Thomas Dailey, 16, last seen May 31.
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George Hrrring
Edward Kovach
Joseph Yackewits
Thomas Pimet
Tday
Ve Loupen
Chariss B Mayne
Cis
Yeeular
Sroda
State and
Grand Street
Tesler Shaffer
Wighland Avenue
Laurel Avenue
Amishman Fails To Answer Call For Army Duty
Fragmented OCR text appears to report an Amish man failing to answer a call for military service. The readable fragments mention names and places such as Jaqueson and Philadeipizia, with unclear affiliations to official bureaus or authorities.
Grand Knight At Annual Convention
The text notes a grand knight at an annual convention with local representation. It mentions a local official and a one year term with a price of 5.10. Further readable names or concrete details are not clear in the fragment.
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Katherine Richie
Castle Hospital
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Lillian Pawcett
New York
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Boysl Air Force
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Lovely Refugee
Germany
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Hollywood
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Camp Shelby
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William Bevan
Fort Belvoir
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Bax
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Camp Holabird
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John Suxo
Cleveland
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Andrew Sura
Moravia Streel Extension
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William Dangel
Mieryland
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Hamillon Street
Jo. S Evans
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Alig Nave
Warren
Spurgeon
Magison
Indiana
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Arthur J. Rees
John F. McConnell
South Crawford
Bert Berl
Michigan
Edward Earl
Morgan Morgan
Willams Street
Homas J. Morgan
Meleesport
I Qiune
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Ralph Russo
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Pearson St
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Wintergate
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Jameson Memorial Hospital
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MT Ziegler
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Cor Site
Fred Wing
CW. Wilkins
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Casey Jones
City Hall
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Greer Mill
Gallergies Eating Council
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Thomas Dailey
Moody Avenue
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Ladeario
Philadeipizia
Soria
Knights of Columbus Council
Francia J. Augustine
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Maul
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