More Firms Will Be Cited
Washington reports housing officials will send more names of firms alleged to have earned windfall profits from federal housing loans to the justice department for possible civil or criminal action. Albert Cole disclosed 200 corporations profiting about 40 million dollars. earlier probe showed 251 cases totaling 75 million dollars. Deputy administrator William McKenna said promoters were guided by former top JHA officials in the windfall profits.
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Albert M. Cole
Cole
William FcKenna
HHFA
McKenna
JHA
Grace Church Opens Daily Bible School
Grace Bible Community church at 2119 East Washington Street begins a daily vacation Bible school for ages 4 to 16. Registration optional as groups sing watch illustrated lessons craft and recreation each morning from 9 to 12 through June 25.
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Grace Bible Community Church
East
Washington Street
Watermelon Theft Report on South Mill Siding
A theft on Sunday night saw 12 watermelons stolen from a car owned by Bordonaro and Canfora on a railroad siding on South Mill Street. The report to police notes the loss of melons. Two West Point graduates became U.S. Presidents Ullyses S. Grant and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Bordonaro & Canfora
South Mill Street
West Point
The
United States
Ullyses S. Grant
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Highland Heights United Church plans new building
Five years ago on June 14 1940 the congregation announced plans for a new church building. The weather recorded a 90 degree day as United States and Allied forces marked anniversaries and ongoing operations in 1944 indicated German divisions launched a major counteroffensive in France.
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Highland Heights United Can Church
France
Harmony and Butler Short Line Cut Fares to 1 50 RT
June 14 1929 announces fare reduction on Harmony Short Line and Butler Short Line. New schedule offers 1 50 round trip between Pittsburgh and New Castle.
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Harmony Short Line
Butler Short Line
Pittsburgh
New Castle
Edgar Allen Poe Jr to Receive Presidential Certificate
Edgar Allen Poe Jr a New Orleans high school senior will receive a presidential certificate from Vice President Nixon in the old Senate chamber. The award honors a namesake with promise in writing and accompanies scholarships to the University of Alabama and Tulane which he has accepted.
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Margaret Brewer
Washington
INS
Edgar Allen Poe
Richard Nixon
U. S. Senate Chamber
Edgar Allen Poe Jr
New Orleans
Capitol Page School
Tuesay
Eisenhower
Young Poe
University of Alabama
Tulane
Nine Suits Filed Against McKeesport Over Typhoid Outbreak
Nine lawsuits against the city of McKeesport seek 300000 in damages alleging negligence after a typhoid outbreak when a dry spring used for drinking water was supplied by a fire hydrant hose. The filing notes 14 year old Lois Jean McCombs died and four others fell ill last November.
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Pittsburgh
INS
McKeesport
Lois Jean McCombs
State Shares In Surprise Air Raid Drill
Pennsylvania joined the nation in a surprise air raid drill with the exact red alert time withheld. About 700 Pennsylvania communities planned mobilization and evacuation exercises as followup activities were set for several days.
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Harrisburg
INS
Pennsylvania
State Civil Defense Council
Canada
Hawaii
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Army Air Force
Fresh Moves in Pittsburgh Strike Over City Deliveries
Pittsburgh June 14. Fresh moves were under way to end the seven month old strike among downtown federal workers seeking help on all trucks and the right to limit parcel post delivery. Twelve AFL unions are on strike but the Teamsters hold the key to settlement.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Ao Se Ae
Federal Monsters
AFL
Teamsters
Families Toast Son Merle Reed Home on Furlough
Honor to Merle Reed son of the Brooks families as he returns home on an eleven day U S Army furlough. The two families host a barbecue in the Brooks picnic grove before Merle Reed departs Monday evening for Camp Pickett Virginia where he will be stationed.
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Merle Reed
U. S. Army
Brooks
Camp Pickett
Edenburg Meeting Sees Reports From Club Officers
George Edenburg presides over a business meeting with reports from secretary Mrs George Nicholls Jr treasurer Mrs Royce and special fund secretary Mrs Raymond Cyrus. Various games to quiz were ably led by Mrs W F Dex.
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George Nicholls Jr
Mra. Royce
Raymond Cyrus
W. F. Dex
Community social amid visits and a surprise cake
A party featured several ladies receiving ties as a surprise package opening ended with a cake centered by the American Flag. Mrs Ida Waldinger stayed with Mr and Mrs Bert Hoagland in New Castle. William Pitzer and Mrs Perry Gormley called in McKay’s circle as she recovers at home.
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Ter
Ida Waldinger
Bert Hoagland
New Castle
William Pitzer
Perry Gormley
Mahoningtown
H. R. Ature McKay
Woman's Society of Christian Service Meets at Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church will hold a meeting at the church. Members are to gather for discussions and planned activities.
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Womans Society of Christian Service of
The
Methodist Church
First woman to join a government agency in 1912
A fragment notes the first woman to attend a government role and her 1912 appointment as head of the Children's Bureau within the Labor Department.
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Children's Bureau
the of Labor
Many Seaweeds Approved as Edible Options
The report notes a wide range of edible seaweeds, with at least seventy varieties deemed suitable for consumption. Experts emphasize culinary versatility and potential health benefits. Local markets anticipate growing interest in seaweed as a nutritious ingredient.
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Steve Meyers
Bob Marine
Jim Wetmere
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C. A. Anzio
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Leroy Brooks
Willowbrook Road
W. L. Reed
Marshall Avenue
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Deposis Lnewras
America
Americas Thrift
Americas
Institute of Life Insurance
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Madison Avenue
New York
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