For the first time in the history of the Public Service Commission of Pennsylvania, a Jew has been named a member of the commission. He is Herman Goldberg, of Wilkes Barre, who was appointed by Governor Pinchot to a 10-year term, at a salary of $10,000 a year. The appointment must be approved by the State Senate.
Mr. Goldberg is also the youngest man ever appointed to the commission, being but 34 years of age. He was deputy attorney general and won a reputation for the manner in which he prosecuted election officials for fraud. He is active in Jewish affairs throughout the State.
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