Move to decentralize government sparks debate in Washington
Proposals to relocate dozens of federal agencies and thousands of workers from Washington to cities like New York and Chicago face strong opposition in Congress and from civil service leaders. Budget officials note space shortages, while defenders cite defense needs and consider temporary offices. Speaker Rayburn warns no agency can move without Congress approval and expects broad rejection.
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Eric Friedheim
M International News Service
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North Beaver Dinner Club Meets For July 17
Twelve members gathered at Mrs. Loyal McAnlis home for a tureen dinner and social chat. Four guests attended including Mrs. Alvin Snyder Jack and Lola Davidson and Estella Harmon. The next meeting is set for July 17 at Mrs. Alfred Benson’s residence.
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Loyal McAnlis
Alvin Snyder
Jack
Lola Davidson
Estella Harmon
Alfred Benson
Marshall Family Reunites at Hoffmaster Home
Descendants of Elizabeth Clark Marshall gathered for their twenty fifth annual reunion at Mr and Mrs Wright Hoffmaster home. A noon dinner for 77 followed. Harold Marshall led the post meal business meeting and the minutes from last year were read and adopted. Officer elections retained the same officers as last year.
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Elizabeth Clark Marshall
Wright Hoffmaster
Harold Marshall
Reunion Held with Readings and Social Activities
Harold Marshall and Lawrence Moore led the gathering with readings by Mrs. J. L. McHattie and Miss Marie Beatty. The day featured ball games for the men and album viewing for the ladies. Next year’s reunion is set for Flag Day at Mrs. J. L. McHattie’s home in New Galilee.
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Harold Marshall
Lawrence Moore
Grace McHattie
J. L. McHattie
Marie Beatty
New Galilee
Local Notes Highlight Visits and Illnesses Around Town
John Robinson remains ill. Mrs. Frank Kelley and Mrs. Will Grace of Bessemer visited Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. James Shaffer of Sharon Pa visited relatives. Miss Della Paden of Poland Ohio formerly of the area is improving. Shirly Gibson of New Castle visits grandparents the Roy Gibsons. Willard Hazen and daughter Joyce finished a visit with the Castos and returned to New Galilee. Dick Thompson and daughter Louise trip to Georgia to visit son Dick Jr. at air corps. Mrs. Robert Harman with Mrs. Axel Swanson and Mrs. John Davidson of Bessemer called on patient Mrs. Harry Murphy at Jameson Memorial hospital.
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John Robinson
Frank Kelley
Will Grace
Bessemer
James Shaffer
Sharon
Della Paden
Poland
Shirly Gibson
New Castle
Roy Gibson
Willard Hazen
Joyce
W. C. Casto
New Galilee
Dick Thompson
Louise
Georgia
Dick, Jr
Air Corps
Robert Harman
Axel Swanson
John Davidson
Harry Murphy
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Milkmen to Skip Sunday Deliveries in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake milk distributors plan no milk delivery on Sundays as a new schedule limits deliveries to weekdays. George Windner says milkmen deserve Saturday night out and may sleep late Sunday morning. Cows unclear on Sunday production.
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International News Service
Salt Lake City
Salt Lakers
George Windner
Salt Lake Milk Distributors Association
Windner
Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad
An old advertisement promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills claiming they wake up the liver and promote bile flow to prevent indigestion constipation and sour feelings. It emphasizes taking as directed and offers 10¢ and 25¢ packages.
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Carter
Real estate transfers and courthouse bridge bids in Ellwood City
Real estate transfers include DiFrischia to Bellian Shenango and Morrison to French Ellwood City and other deeds. County commissioners authorize Cherry Street bridge repairs and courthouse addition bids with bid openings July 9 and 10 and July start targeted. A proposed Neshannock creek bridge near Mercer Street is discussed but not acted on.
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Morris L. Binzer
Carrie Minzer
Shenango Township
Strawhecker, Jr
Strawhecker, Sr
Susan M. Wooley
Emidio Masceo
Fourth Ward
Hazel M. French
Gail H. Morrison
Ellwood City
George C. Beltz
Shelby Land Company
Vincent J. Hampton
Dina Manos
Andrew C. Dietterle
Second Ward
Trudy S. Brown
Walter H. Jessel
Cherry Street
Court House
Joseph F. Travers
Board of County Commissioners
Neshannock Creek
Mercer Street
Travers
Neshannock
Jefferson Street
March Grand Jury
Commissioners’ Office
Finnish Church Renovation Underway on South Bay Street
Work has begun on painting the Finnish Lutheran church parsonage on South Bay Street with several church members, including the pastor. The Luther League plans to beautify the surrounding lawns, assigning the task to its young men.
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South Bay Street
Luther League
Tenth Anniversary Observance for Epworth Church
Preparations are underway for Epworth Methodist church tenth anniversary week of June 22 to 29. Ground was broken November 10, 1929 with leaders including Senator George Weingartner and Charles B. Matthews. Dedication followed July 27. Rev. Samuel Maxwell led ten years of growth and finances show strong recovery from 1929.
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Epworth Methodist Church
Onsunday
George Weingartner
Norman Clark
Frak P. Andrews
H. M. Allen
Robert Russell
Charles B. Matthews
Norris A. White
Epworth
Jamestown
Samuel Maxwell
D. D
Washington Park Methodist Church
Denver
Colorado
Butler Avenue
Washington Street
Ray Street
Grace Methodist
William A Thornton
Building Fund
George T. Weingartner
Claude McMichael
W.O Potter
Norman E. Clark
George Reid
William A. Thornton
U S Birth Rate Rises With 1941 Outlook In Census Data
The Census Bureau reports a rising birth rate in the United States with about 20,000 more births in the first four months than a year earlier. If the trend continues, the rate could reach about 18.3 per 1,000, near the 1930 peak, and rival Germany's 1937 rate.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
District of Columbia
U. S
Germany
Westminster Plans Defense Drafting Courses June Start
The Greater New Castle Association reports Westminster College will sponsor defense drafting courses starting June 23 in cooperation with Carnegie Institute of Technology. The night class runs 6 30 to 10 30 on Mondays and Wednesdays and the morning class 8 30 to 12 30 on Tuesdays and Fridays. If at least 15 register from New Castle, classes may move to the New Castle high school.
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Greater New Castle Association
Westminster College
Carnegie Institute of Technology
GNCA
Westminster
New Castle
New Castle High School
Judge Hughes to Speak at New Castle Rotary Luncheon
Judge Howard W. Hughes of Washington Pa president of the Pennsylvania Motor Federation will address New Castle Rotary at the Castleton Monday June 23 on Motorists Problems. As president judge of Washington County courts he has presided at notable trials and comes to visit the New Castle Motor Club in his federation role.
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Howard W. Hughes
Washington, Pa
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
New Castle
Pennsylvania Third in Vehicle Registrations in 1940
Washington dispatch reports 1940 motor vehicle registrations rose 4.2 percent in Pennsylvania to 2,169,702, placing the state third nationwide behind California with 2,610,566 and New York with 2,778,312. The national increase was 4.7 percent. Twenty eight states had larger gains than Pennsylvania.
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Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania
Public Roads Administration
Keystone
California
New York
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