Climate myths and contrasts across France and America
A fragmented article discusses climate myths, noting January temperatures in northern France and Missouri, the myth of sunny France debunked by climatology, and the relative uniformity of temperate zones. It compares Paris and New York brightness, tropical sun effects, and regional heat patterns, with references to Atlantic currents and continental variations.
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United States
France
Missouri
Virginia
America
Science Baat
Tropics
Paris
New York
Europe
Metetum
Joly
Auener
Canadian
Influx of Workers Expands Union County Population
Union County prepares for a worker influx as shipyard and related plants hire thousands. Elizabeth Newark and nearby towns are expected to house and employ new residents, with federal funds aiding housing and factory expansions. The plan spans six zones including Elizabeth and Newark, with construction firms beginning wholesale housing efforts.
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Aly Mantis Union
Louse
Permet
Rommt
Bhip Verde
Fetorios En Agen
Bighem
Samtey J. Moore & Bone
Eilenbern
Hones
Newark Meadows
Roger Flannery
Amerency Fiert Corporation
Wasahont
Pigabeth
Elizabeth
New York
Newark
Munithem
Planta
Mizabeth
Plainfield
Mready
Elizabeth City
Connell
Eltenbern
Flannery
Chamber of Commerce
Kedway
Maurnee Construction Company
Oni Haeway
Avrw Corporation
Archibald
Speculation on Tax Measure Surfaces in Assembly
Curiosity grows over a tax reform proposal from Majority Leader Piersen. The plan, part of a reconstruction menu, suggests a drastic change to tax assessment. It would replace elected assessors with life tenure positions under proposed rules, terminating all terms on September 20 next.
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Suminiittee
Bern
Piersen
Deatt
State Bill Changes Assessor Terms Across Municipalities
A substitute bill preserves current assessors in office across all municipalities in the state with no term limits, allowing immediate continuance if death removal or vacancy occurs. Governing bodies appoint assessors limited to Sveif municipality, but the substitute extends continuance for all, with hearings required for removals and no salaries paid. The measure, introduced January 14, had amendments and quick readings, then recommitted January 29.
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State Board of Taxes
New Jersey’s 6 998 Newest Selectives Start for Dix
New Jersey draft details list 6 495 men bound for Camp Dix with 34 percent quota, including 827 leaving February 23, and 774 on February 25, with departures across Bergen Hudson Union Middlesex Jersey City and other counties. Specific boards and train times are provided for Newark Atlantic City Jersey City and nearby towns with entrainment points at Market Street Exchange Place and May’s Landing among others.
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New Jersey
Camp Dic
Geurey
Vraft
Adjutant-Generals Department
Atlantic City
Tennessee Avenue
Orange
Camden County
Camden City
Camden
Middlesex
New Hranewick
Too'clork
Hudson County
Hoboken
Weet Hoboken
Jersey City
Exchange Place
Union County
Plainfield
Bayonne City
West Ehehth Street
Bayonne
Atlantic County
May's Landing
Monmouth County
Poards
Matewre
Red Hawk
Perth Amboy
Middlesex County
South Amber
Monmonth
Preehold
Monggowth County
Asbury Park
Veton County
Heard
Ethelbeth
Heard No
Roand
Bdeh Continennes
Elizabeth
Union Enandy Road
Samearto
Hiedson
Roar
Ereet Warrison
Middlesey
Warren Munterdon Mercey
Sustee
Cat Bill Passes House Amid Feline Humor
The House of Assembly passed the cat bill amid waddling feline imitation by member Witton of Sussex. It imposes a one dollar license fee on every cat owner in the state, as the measure moves toward the Senate.
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Fry Vorat
House of Assembly
Paseed
Aeemblyman Witton
Sussex
Senate
Engine Repairs To Be Hastened Amid Rail Delays
Reports by Interstate Commerce Commission investigator McChord reveal chronic locomotive neglect and crew congestion. Trains wait on tracks for hours, yards clog, and engines are overworked, prompting stalled traffic across lines including Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania. Officials debate responsibility while urgent repairs and faster restoration of motive power are urged to ease mounting delays.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
McOborn
Enemnes
McChord
W. Lee
Baltimore and Ohio
Philadelphia
Reading
New York
New Maven
Hartford
Erie
Jersey Central
Penneyivan
Almort
Erteis
Railroad Administration
Pennsylviania
Aii
Osceola Mills
Pennsylvania
Pita
Edgemoor Yards
Nand Wut
Freeholders Approve County Salary Increases in Elizabeth
In February the Board of Freeholders in Elizabeth voted to grant raises to county employees including jail attendants, license staff, and the county engineer’s workers amid high living costs. Twenty members approved the recommendations, with Henry Krouse as the sole absentee. County Collector Leavitt warned against bond issues, citing national finance strain and war-time credit controls. A Warburg letter echoed the need to curb unnecessary production and credit use to bolster government war efforts.
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Furter
Federal Reserve Board
Board of Freeholders
Elizabeth
Arton
Henry Krouse
Leavitt
Gnanda
Federal Reserve Foard
Benjamin Strong
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Partaf
Warburg
Capital Jssuies Committee
Jersey Potato Growers Form an Association
A meeting in Trenton brought 200 potato growers from New Jersey districts to the Jersey Potato Growers Association Hall. Secretary Alva Agee presided as plans were laid for a governing board including a president secretary treasurer and an executive committee with county representatives. E P Miller of Chicago spoke on standard grades regulations and wartime market terms while noting possible government price controls and a disputed price-fixing proposition among growers.
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Trenton
Cie
Association Hall
Alva Agee
State Board of Aerewiture
Henry Loveland
Salem
William Hughes
Miewex
EC Conover
Prem Hi
Walter Minth
Birideeton
Aza Moore
Mulifla Hill
Jonny W. Hendrickson
Ewing
John H Hankinson
Glen Moore
Frederick Lippincott
Mt. Tolly
Fred Gardner
Robbinaville
E. P. Miller
Chicago
United States Food Administration
Miller
Prac
Motorman Answers Questionnaire In Rhyme
A bizarre wartime draft questionnaire appears in verse from a New York municipal scene. Timothy Lynet, a New Jersey motorman with Irish birth and ten years in the United States, states his service readiness and intent to work for freedom. He mentions family, wages, and physical fitness while asserting he seeks exemption. He ends with a pledge to defend liberty.
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Plainfield
Pronger
York
Timothy Lynet
Alno
Teuton
Ireland
Fair Qu Town
Celtic
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Witteh
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