Proposals to move federal agencies from Washington face backlash
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt's Budget Bureau studies to relocate non defense units to other cities amid space shortages and defense growth. Critics include Congress members, veteran civil service leaders, and several entrenched agencies fearing loss of workers and residence patterns. Speaker Rayburn warns no wholesale removal will occur without congressional approval, signaling likely rejection of decentralization.
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Eric Friedhed
Vian Ia
Budget Bureau
Resevelt
Securities We Exchange Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Board of Tax
Federal Trade Commission
Washington
Congres
Veteraan
National Capital
Army
Navy
Congress
Rayburn
House
North Beaver dinner club meeting at Mrs Meanils home
Twelve members gathered for a tureen dinner at Mrs Loyal Meanils home. Four guests joined the event including Mrs Alvin Snyder and Jack and Lola Davidson. The next meeting is set for July 11 at Mrs Alfred Benson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Meanils
Alvin Snyder
Jack
Lola Davidson
Estella Harmer
Alfred Benson
Reunion notes and local visits in North Beaver
Harold Marshall and Lawrence Moore lead the local group with readings by Mrs J L McHattie and Miss Marie Beatty. The day included ball games and social chat as members reflect on past events. next year’s reunion will be on Flag Day at Mrs J A McHattie’s home in New Galilee. Nearby notices detail health updates and visitors from Sharon, Bessemer, Poland, New Castle, and Georgia with hospital and air corps references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Marshall
Lawrence Moore
Grace McHattie
J. L. McHattie
Marie Beatty
J. A. McHattie
New Galilee
North Beaver
John Robinson
Frank Kelley
Will Grace
Bessemer
James Shaffer
Sharon
Della Paden
Poland
Shirly Gibson
New Castle
Roy Gison
Willard Hazen
Joyce
W. C. Gasto
Dick Thompson J
Louise
Georgia
Air Corps
Robert Harman
Axel Swanson
John Davieson
Harry Murphy
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Milkmen to Skip Sunday Deliveries in Salt Lake City
International News Service reports Salt Lake City will see no milk deliveries on Sundays after George Windner head of the Salt Lake Milk Distributors association notified the city commission. He argues milkmen deserve a Saturday night out and a late Sunday sleep, while cows may still produce. Local night life reaction is mixed as residents anticipate quieter Sundays.
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Windner
Carter's Little Liver Pills Help Digestion
Ad reads that a daily bile flow from the liver aids digestion and prevents food from decaying in the bowels. It claims Carter's Little Liver Pills restore bile flow to keep the stomach settled and the body feeling better.
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Carter
Court House Hill Realty Transfers and Bridge Bids
Transfers include DiFrischia to DiFrischia Bellan in Perry and Minver in Shenango, plus other Ellwood City deeds. County commissioners authorized bids for Cherry Street bridge repairs and courthouse addition with bids open dates in July. Travers offered a Neshannock creek bridge plan resolution, not adopted, with prior approvals noted and historical discussion of a foot of Mercer street site.
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Cherry Street
Court House
Joseph F. Travers
Board of County Commissioners
Neshannock Creek
Mercer Street
Travers
Neshannock
Jefferson Street
March Prand
Commissioners’ Office
Tenth Anniversary At Epworth Church
Preparations are under way for Epworth Methodist church tenth anniversary observance set for June 22 to 29. Ground was broken November 20, 1929, with notable participants, cornerstone laid July 27, 1930, and the church later dedicated. Under Rev. Samuel Maxwell and now Rev. William A. Thornton, the church has invested about 65,000 after prior fundraising and indebtedness relief. Anniversary events include a keynote by Thornton, pastor, and several community activities culminating June 29 with a union service inviting other city churches.
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Epworth
Norris A. White
Jamestown
Washington Park
Chtren
William A. Thornton
Building Fund Committee
George T. Weingartner
Claude McMichael
W. O. Potter
Norman E. Clark
George Reid
Finnish Church Renovation Underway on South Bay Street
Work has begun on painting the Finnish Lutheran church parsonage on South Bay Street. Several church men are painting, including the pastor. The lawns around the shorety and parsonage will be fixed up by the Luther League youths.
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South Bay Street
Shorety and Parsonage
Luther League
Birth rate in United States shows rise in 1940s data
Washington June 18 The Census Bureau reports a rising birth rate in the United States with about 20 000 more births in early months than the previous year. If this pace continues, the rate may reach 18.3 births per 1000 population, the highest since 1930, with 1941 approaching Germany's 1937 high.
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International News
Census Bureau
U.S
Germany
Westminster Plans Defense Drafting Courses in June
The Greater New Castle Association said Westminster College will sponsor a free defense training course in engineering drafting ND 802 starting June 23 in cooperation with Carnegie Institute of Technology. The night class runs 6 23 to 10 30, likely Monday and Wednesday, with a 8 30 to 12 30 morning section on Tuesday and Friday.
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Greater New Castle Association
Westminster College
New Castile
New Castleigh School
GNCA
Applica
Judge Hughes to Speak at Rotary on Motorists’ Problems
Judge Howard W. Hughes of Pease luetan Pa, president of the Motor Federation, will address New Castle Rotary at The Castleton Mr day on Motorists’ Problems. The jurist presides Washington county courts and has led notable trials. Bernard Hanlon, Secretary-Manager, said Hughes will visit the New Castle Motor club as president of the motor federation.
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Howard W. Hughes
Pease Luetan Pa
The
Motor Federation
New Ca Rotary Club
Castleton
Washington County
New Castle
Pennsylvania Third In Motor Vehicle Registrations
Pennsylvania ranked third in 1940 motor vehicle registrations with 2,169,702 vehicles, up 42 percent from 1939. The national gain was 4.7 percent. California led with 2,810,566 and New York followed with 2,778,312.
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Arthur
Winer
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania
Public Roads Administration
Keystone
California
New York
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Wimer
Ganon
Majestic Wall Paper No
North Mill
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Dinner
Ralzabeth
Clark Marshall
Wright Hotfmaster
Redding
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Pierce
Lawrence Auto Sales CO
South
Mercer St
Spotlight
Dees
Molly Notelind
Me Tote
Geneine Yanken
Annie Power
Dean Phipplauto
Silverman's
East
Salt Lake City
Itn
Julian Goldman
North Mill St
East Waatington
Court House Hill
Realty
Margaret R. DiFrischia
Jean DiFrischia
Bellan
Perry Township
Morris L. Binzer
Carrie Minver
Shenango Township
Strawhecker, Jr
Strawhecker
Susan M. Wooley
Zmidig Masceo
Fourth Ward
Hazel M. French
Gail’ H. Morrison
Ellwood City
Milton L. McCorkle
George C.beltz
Shelby Land Company
Vincent J. Hampton
Dina Manosco
Andrew C. Dietterle
Second Ward
Truby
Brawn
Walter H. Jessel
Watt
Washington and Beaver
Norge
Sc Rreerro
Neisner
United States
Paapeae
CLIO
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Lawrence Bottling & Mfg. CO
S. Beaver St
New Castle, Pa
Plan Westminster
Judge Hughes
Rotary
America
Hudson
Commodore
Tealinjoy
Castle
Muira, New Coaths, Fa
Weaver’s Garage
Liberty St
Mahoningtown, Pa
Eady
Baron Howe
E. Washington St
Moravia Si
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