Army Air Corps Uses Special Code To Identify Planes
The Army Air Corps describes its alphanumeric system for plane identification as simple and precise. Each aircraft model uses a base designator followed by letters indicating function, with prefixes and suffixes marking experimental, service test, obsolete, or major and minor improvements to models such as the P series and B models.
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Army Air Corps
International News Service
Washington
U. S. Army Air Corps
Corps
Army
RAF
Slovak Day Plans Elected Officials For New Castle Event
At St Michael's parish hall a meeting set the fourth annual Slovak Day for Sunday July 13 at Neshannock Falls. Joseph Chabak is general chairman and treasurer, with John Latsko on refreshments. Johnny Stoffick handles transportation, Joseph Gender Sr. is sports, Mrs. John Latsko maintains the gate, Steve Gonda and John Mehalic publicity, Stephen Knis and Michael Knis entertainment and advertising. Refreshments and speakers are planned, with contests and races featured in the afternoon program.
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St. Michael's
New Castle
Neshannock Falls
Joseph Chabak
John Latsko
Johnny Stoffick
Joseph Gender, Sr
Johnny Slosernick
Gate
Steve Gonda
John Mehalic
Stephen Knis
Michael Knis
City council tackles parking fees and bike rules
City officials report a 10 day parking revenue of 948.50 surpassing last year’s figure. A proposed ordinance will curb horn honking and bid stricter bicycle rules. Building permits issued include Pasquale Zito and others for garages and fencing. Excavation and curb work proceed on North Jefferson and Chestnut streets while State street widening and the sign program await skilled workers due to WPA delays.
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Jefferson Street
Wilmington
Leasure Avenues
G. R. Throop
Chestnut Street
East Washington
Ray Streets
State Street Hill
Rev Reese's Son Honored At Purdue
Francis E. Reese Jr of Logansport Indiana son of Rev Francis E Reese former Central Presbyterian pastor was among five top graduates at Purdue University's 67th commencement He earned the highest distinction in chemical engineering and the Theodore P Walker award of 100 for scholarship He heads to Massachusetts later in June to join a chemical company as its new position holder.
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Francis E. Reese, Jr
Logansport
Ind
Francis E. Reese
Central Presbyterian Church
Purdue University
West Lafayette
Reese
Theodore P. Walker
Massachusetts
Milk Mixture For Stomach Ulcers
A new medical discovery used by doctors and hospitals treats stomach ulcers from excess acid. The preparation is harmless and often relieves pains quickly and also aids gas pains indigestion and heartburn. Consumers can try at home by mixing two teaspoonfuls in a half glass of milk. it costs little and is sold with a satisfaction guarantee. Sold by Eckerd's Pay-Less and drug stores nationwide.
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Lurin
Eckerd’s
East Brook Fathers Day Service at East Brook Methodist Church
Fathers Day observance held at East Brook Methodist Church on Sunday June 15 at 10 45 a m The program featured processional opening hymn Scripture readings by Mrs Pontious prayer by Mrs Shaffer songs by the choir and congregation solos by Edna Pontious and Doris Patterson readings by Mrs Morrow and Kathryn Pontious a duet by Mrs Thompson and Mrs Morrow and the message by Mrs Norma Marlin Gift presentations were made to the oldest and youngest father Benediction and a note about the pyramids of Cheops in Egypt stating they contain 4 000 000 tons of stone.
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East Brook Methodist Church
Pontious
Shaffer Song
Edna Pontious
Morrow
Doris Patterson
Kathryn Pontious
Thompson
Norma Marlin
New Reduction In State W. P. A. Is Threatened
Harrisburg June 17 Twenty five thousand W P A workers in Pennsylvania face job losses within weeks if Congress passes a sharply cut appropriation act The state rolls now list 90 000 employees but will be pruned to 68 000 project workers and fewer administrators Officials said some counties may see complete project closures and W P A work curtailed to meet the economy quota Col Philip Mathews state W P A administrator said the House plan reduces the Pennsylvania quota to 68 000 with corresponding admin cuts Immediate reductions are urged to reach the target by early July in light counties with light loads may close down W P A work entirely
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Congress
House
Philip Mathews
Washington
Million And Half Autos Inspected
Harrisburg PA June 17 approximate 1.5 million automobiles have the new Liberty Bell inspection sticker affixed, 100000 more than last year. The period ends July 31. Officials note about 60,000 vehicles were junked for failing inspection, up 11,000 from the prior period.
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Harrisburg
Secretary of Revenue
William J. Hamilton, Jr
Hamilton
Pennsylvania
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Philadelphia Airport celebrates first birthday
Philadelphia marks the $12,000,000 municipal airport birthday on June 20. The field handles about 10,000 monthly passengers on 49 daily flights, earning roughly $5,000 in revenue each month from four major airlines and sight-seeing trips. All-American Aviation uses it as a regular terminus.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
W.P.A
Samuel H. Baxter
All-American Aviation
Baxter
Housewives Convene at State College Institute
Housewives from Pennsylvania gather at Pennsylvania State College for their annual Institute of Social Relations June 23-27. Under Hugh G. Pyle, the program shifts from domestic topics to international affairs with focus on nutrition, home science, and family relations giving way to public opinion, unity in the Americas, and military and economic threats.
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International News Service
State College
Pennsylvania State College
Institute of Social Relations
Hugh G. Pyle
Pennsylvania Federation of Women’s Clubs
Americas
Nazi Consular Offices Ordered Closed In U S
The US must close listed German consular establishments by July 10 including Mobile Alabama Los Angeles San Francisco Balboa Canal Zone Denver Honolulu Chicago New Orleans Baltimore Boston Detroit Kansas City St Louis Buffalo New York City Cleveland Portland Philadelphia Pittsburgh Newport News Puerto Rico Manila and related posts. Also Penn Power gift noted with $627.25 to USO campaign. employees gave $37.25 and company pledged $250. Joseph Carson and Francis Eakin returned from Ashtabula after tri state projectionist meeting. David Williams accompanied them.
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F. Lange
Chicago
Emil Baer
New Orleans
Edgar F. Spiegel von Peckelsheim
Baltimore
Frederick F. Schneider
Boston
Herbert Scholz
Detroit
Fritz Hailer
Kansas City
Hermann Gastreich
St Louis
Herbert Diel
Buffalo
Emil A. Pieper
New York City
Johannes Borchers
Cleveland
Karl Kapp
Portland
Ore
Robert Clostermann
Philadelphia
Erich Windels
Pittsburgh
Willy K. Knoppel
Newport News
Leopold M. von Schilling
Puerto Rico
Henry Freese
Manila
Heinz Lautenschlager
Joseph Carson
Francis Eakin
Ashtabula
David Williams
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Louis Ezzo
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North Mill St
N. Mercer St
cHearest
U.S
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N. Croton Ave
J. C. Wimer
Theo Speck
East Washington St
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Pyramids of Cheops
Egypt
J.R. Rick Motor Co
Eckerd
Wall Paper CO
New Castle Drug Co
Gustav’s
Pure Food Bakery
Per - Gaea
Qiik
Simmons
Lawrence County
Haney's
Lhe Haney
Post
U. S
Mobile
Ala
Walter H. Zingelmann
Los Angeles
George Gussling
San Francisco
Fritz Wiedemann
Balboa
Canal Zone
Ernst Neuman
Colon
Kurt Lindenburg
Denver
Col
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Honolulu
Robert
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Pennsylvania Power Co
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CNE
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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