State Commission studies school financing inequities in Pennsylvania
The Commission for the Study of Educational Problems in Pennsylvania critiques the current state aid and tax assessment system. It argues for a graduated distribution scale tied to ability to pay, calls for science-based property assessments, and highlights farmer tax burdens versus nonfarm incomes in a push for more equitable funding of public schools.
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Commission For
Pennsylvania
Citie
Jas. N. Rule
Penn State Arranges Retailers Conference
The second annual Retail Conference will be held on the campus August 22. Dean R. L. Sackett heads the School of Engineering and announced the event. The service to retail merchants began last year, and the detailed program will be completed later as merchants statewide are invited.
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Pennsylvania State College
R. L. Sackett
School of Engineering
Dean Sackett
Pennsylvania Tax Shift and State Burden of Local Education
The editorial argues Pennsylvania should shift more school funding from local communities to the state. It notes the state exempts real property from taxes, taxes intangible income instead, and that about 60 percent of taxable wealth is in intangible form. It urges a corresponding burden shift for funding the minimum education program.
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Pennsylvania
Deibler Eyes Strong Bass Season With Warm Water Prospects
Fish Commissioner Deibler announces good bass season with pickerel and wall-eyed pike expected to share warm water fishing after July 1. Wardens note abundant natural food in bass waters and recent stocking of over 7000 finveriting bass in approved waters aiding growth.
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Oliver M. Deibler
Fish Commission
State to Seek Cost Cuts in Public School System
The article argues for economies in school organization and administration as state and local revenues fall. It cites current funding shares from several states and emphasizes reducing burden on real estate while maintaining school efficiency during revenue declines.
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New York State
Florida
Texas
Maryland
Delaware
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Club Boys and Girls Enter Summer Camps
Thirteen 4-H clubs will hold camps this summer per state club leader A L Baker. Camps include Roosevelt in Schuylkill County for southeastern Pennsylvania around August 27 and South Centre in Cumberland County during the week ending August 2.
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A. L. Baker
Crap Roosevelt
Schustkill County
Cumberland
Weather caution: clear days not always safer on roads
State highway patrol and safety bureau in Harrisburg reports winter months saw more fatal motor vehicle accidents in clear weather and on dry roads than in wet or foggy conditions. Drivers are urged to reduce speed and drive cautiously on slippery or reduced visibility surfaces regardless of weather.
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State Area of Highway Patrol and Safety
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania School Funding Under Scrutiny
The Commonwealth faces a balanced challenge as officials warn against cutting school funds while opposing unchecked expansion. Leaders stress careful study of public school financing to ensure education supports social, business, and civic life without overburdening taxpayers.
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Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Lancaster Automobile Club Admits 200 New Members
The Lancaster Automobile Club reports 200 new members admitted at a meeting in Elizabethtown. President Goble lauded the group for its progress amid 12,000 current members and over 40,000 county motor vehicle registrations. An all day program and annual picnic are planned for July 28 at Hershey Park.
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Lancaster Automobile Club
Othe Elzabethtown
Mieetoe
Bilweard Goble
Onson Vation
Fitch
Bonyfield
Manhera
Menor
Clay
Ephrata
West
Cocalico
Hershey Park
Bible class social at Glassmire home in Bareville
Rev and Mrs Glassmire hosted the Gleaners Bible Class monthly meeting at their Bareville home with Rev Glassmire as pastor. Mrs Elmina Hollinger led the session as president and new officers were elected including William E Glassmire as president and John D Ebersole as vice president.
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William E. Glassmire
Bareville
Gleaners Bible
Lancaster Church of the Brethren
Glassmire
Elmina Hollinger
John D. Ebersole
Tri Town Lions Meet at Barn Social in Bareville
Tri Town Lions plan a meeting on June 2 in Bareville with Ernest Miller and treasurer Mrs. John T. Schutte in attendance. A social period featured music and readings, with several refreshments served by the hosts.
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Ernest Miller
John T. Schutte
Whiel
Near Dudeer
Russel Grumblin
Ess
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Tri-Town Lions
Tri-Town
Clit
America
Ates
Fisher
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company
Detroit, Michigan
General Motors
Flint
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