Pinchot Targets Alleghanian Budget Gaps in 1931–33
Harrisburg June 17 Governor Pinchot trims remaining 1931 appropriation bills to fit anticipated 1931–33 revenues. Cuts totaling over 5 million already made with higher receipts possible. A proposed joint Pennsylvania New Jersey Bridge Commission could refinance the Philadelphia Camden Delaware River bridge, freeing millions for new appropriations pending New Jersey cooperation and a special session.
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Pinchot
General Assembly
Bridge Commission
Pennsylvania
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Jersey
Philadelphia- Camden
Delaware River
Joint Commission
Commonwealth
New Jersey
Troop S Notes Highlight Civilian Training End Nears
Six high school girls directed by Pvt. Walter Smith ride horses as civilian riding winds down before the troop encampment. Civilian classes end July 15 while Maj. Wolfe and Captain Shelton prep for a June 25 equipment inspection.
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Pvt
Walter Smith
Maj. Wolfe
Shelton
Notable local figures and historic sites in brief
The article notes Captain Gordon Hanna a veteran Africa explorer and uncle to Henry T. MacNichols of the YMCA. It mentions Pittsburgh area fire station history, police boxing veterans Tommy Jones Jimmy Steiner and Bob Latera, boxer George Perotta, the Wilroy furnace at Rose Point as the first iron furnace in the region, with remains and daily pilgrimages and a green plot where families hold basket parties.
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Africa
Gordon Hanna
British South Africa
Henry T. MacNichols
Tommy Jones
Jimmy Steiner
Bob Latera
Jones
Steiner
Uncle Sam
Navy
George Perotta
Wilroy
Rose Point
State Employes Slated To Lose Jobs But Wait Orders
Harrisburg reports in mid June say looming layoff orders for state workers were not issued on June 15. Rumors place 200 Department of Revenue employees at risk, with claims of as many as 1100 slated to be dropped. Officials cite patronage politics after adjournment and intensive scrutiny of employee lists.
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News Bureau
Harrisburg
Capitol Hill
State House
Department of Revenue
General Assembly
Mercer County Attorneys Plan For Golf Matches
Mercer County Bar association names C. E. Brock, M. L. McBride as delegates to the state bar meeting at Bedford Springs June 24 25 26. Alternate delegates are Roy Neville and Louis Wiesen. Golf matches set with Butler Beaver and Lawrence counties to be played June July and August.. Beaver County vs Mercer on June 20 at Sharon Country Club Links. Association president J. M. Hittle announces committees for offenses leg islation fees biography with named members.
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C. E. Brockway
Sharon
M. L. McBride
Grove City
Mercer County Bar Association
State Bar Association
Bedford Springs
Roy Neville
Louis Wiesen
Butler
Beaver
Lawrence Counties
Beaver County
Mercer County
Sharon Country Club
J. M. Hittle
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W. C. Leffingwell
Leo McKay
G. H. Rowley
Greenville
J. A. Stranahan, Jr
T. C. Cochran
F. A. Fruit
Fred Service
Guy Thorne
Ira McNeal
M. B. Klinesmith
J. W. Nelson
Harry A. Keck
W. L. Johnson
John Donaldson
W. J. Whieldon
Man Dies Chasing Quarter In Elevator Shaft
Pittsburgh report states John O Toole 26 a painter died after attempting to retrieve a dropped quarter from an elevator shaft. A counterweight struck him as he crawled into the pit while a elevator operator moved the car up. Morgue said the coin was found in his clothing.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
John O'Toole
O'Toole
Farrell minister named foreman of June grand jury
P. B. Logan of Farrell is named foreman as the June grand jury sits with 40 cases to hear and a partial return expected today.
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P. B. Logan
Farrell
Court orders redraw of Farrell wards and plan filed
Districting calls for two wards with four precincts each to prep for September primary. Survey reports list damages approved: W G Bromley 1000 for Fairview township home damage from Perry highway, William and Helen Scott 1700 for Sandy Lake township road damage, Frank Latham 540 for Sandy Lake township damage.
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Farrell
J. A. McLaughry
W G. Bromley
Fairview Township
Perry Highway
William and Helen Scott
Sandy Lake Township
Frank Latham
Branch Library Circulation Totals Released
Branch totals for the five New Castle libraries show Me honing town 2 268 Jameson hospital 228 South Side 4 101 East Side 3 091 New Castle hospital 346 and overall branch circulation 10 034 per last month per librarian Miss Alice Sterling.
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New Castle _ freeublic library
Stiss Alice Sterling
Mehoningtown
Jameson Hospital
South Side
East Side
New Castle Hospital
Pittsburgh Battles Through Multiple Local Strikes
June report notes three major strikes in Pittsburgh area: coal miners, taxicab drivers, and iron workers halting construction of Gulf Refining, the Federal Reserve Bank, and Mellon Institute. The piece mentions a Harrisburg meeting to form a Young Republicans group with Miss Rhodes and Mr Reynolds representing Lawrence County.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Delegates Named for Harrisburg Young Republicans Meeting
State Republican Committeeman Clyde V. Riley designates Miss Marjorie A. Rhodes assistant high school principal and Deputy Sheriff William Reynolds as delegates to the young Republicans meeting in Harrisburg this Friday. A recent Washington DC gathering of National Republican committeemen is noted for context.
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Marjorie A. Rhodes
William Reynolds
Harrisburg
Republican
Clyde V. Riley
National Republican
New York Woman Robbed of Gems
Mrs Stanwood Menken wife of a prominent attorney was held at pistol point by three men who forced her to open a safe and stole jewels valued at $100 000. The intruders gained entry by a ruse and bound four servants before entering the second floor bedroom.
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International News Service
New York
Stanwood Menken
Gang Of Thieves Hunted By Police
McKeesport police hunt a gang that preyed on doctors and dentists, looting six offices for $200 to $300 in two communities. Marie Williams versus John McKisson on assault and battery saw costs split. failure to pay costs risks five days in jail.
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International News Service
Mckeesport
Monongahela Valley
Homestead
Marie Williams
John McKisson
J. Lee Cooper
East Long Avenue
Flower Mission Day Observed by Central Union Women
The Central Union of the W C T U observed Flower Mission Day assembling in the Y W C A to distribute donated flowers to the Y W C A Almira Home County Home and shut ins. Mrs Peter Sumner led with 84 bouquets from her garden for New Castle hospital plus 19 for sick and shut ins and 24 for W J Offutt Co employees.
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Central Union
Almira
Peter Sumner
New Castle Hospital
W. J. Offutt Company
Jennie Forquer
C. M. Grave
Flower Mission
Price
M. J. Scripture
State Highway Patrol Tests Brakes on Roads
State Highway patrol members tested brakes of cars on improved highways yesterday afternoon and checked for vehicles with one working headlight last night. Drivers found with faulty lights had to install new bulbs on the spot where stopped.
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State Highway Patrol
Garno
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