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January 4, 1941
On January 4, 1941, the Public Service Corporation of New Jersey announced an ambitious $28 million plan for the year aimed at expanding its electric output. This initiative included significant investments in new equipment and the addition of 269 buses, as well as expansions in gas plants. The announcement came at a time when the nation was bracing for the effects of World War II, which was influencing industries and economies across the globe. In Bucks County, Pennsylvania, J. Harry Hoffman, a long-serving Superintendent of Schools, was highlighted for his 35 years of dedicated service, emphasizing the importance of educational leadership during turbulent times. Concurrently, a public hearing addressed concerns over the rising costs of school construction, with calls for increased state supervision to ensure fiscal responsibility and oversight in educational expenditures.
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In January 1941, the Public Service Corporation of New Jersey announced a substantial outlay of $28 million for expanding electric output and replacing outdated equipment. The plan also included the expansion of gas plants and the addition of 269 buses to their fleet. This ambitious initiative reflects the growing demand for utility services during the early years of World War II.
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J. HARRY HOFFMAN; Superintendent of Schools ofI Bucks County, Pa., 35 Years
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SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION CALLED TOO COSTLY; Increase in State's Supervision Staff Is Urged at Hearing
