Pennsylvania approves 3.5 percent sales tax in effect immediately
Gov. Lawrence signs a 153 million dollar sales tax boost into law amid a post midnight Senate vote of 26 to 7 with 21 Democrats and 5 Republicans backing the measure. The new tax applies instantly to most retail purchases and expands to electric and telephone bills and certain service charges. The accompanying hotel occupancy tax rises to 10 32 percent. The move aims to generate about 250000 dollars daily in revenue. A short notice caused some confusion as the old 3 percent rate expires.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Lawrence
Senate
Easuly
Howse Pa
GOP
Senate Democrats
Sen. Berger
Noor
Albert R. Pechan
Armstrong
Robert D. Fleming
Allegheny
Edward J. Kessler
Lancaster
Thomas A. Ehrgood
Lebanon
Sen
Paull Mahady D.westmoreland
Switzerland
Lions International
James S
Planners Hear City Outline for Corry Planning Plan
Corry Planning Commission members heard an outline from Michael Baker firm of Rochester PA to supply planning services if retained. L W Pribble, chief of planning, said the firm has over 1,000 employees with 12 U S offices and four abroad, with 500 jobs in process totaling more than one billion dollars. The firm would take about 18 months to survey traffic utilities water supply codes and ordinances and draw maps. Pribble urged immediate application for federal aid as communities can receive about half the cost, noting a waiting list for field assistance.
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Wmenners
Corry
Michael Baker
Baker
Iield
Repair Service Tax Position Hazy Amid Exemption Noise
Harrisburg AP reports the new sales tax sparks debate over whether repair and service charges are taxable. Unclear whether haircuts, shampoos, shoe repairs become taxable. regulations pending after study. Power and telephone bills may be taxed. some exemptions removed, including meals with check cuts and small items.
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Indy Jalil
Castro heads to U S for 11 day visit
Cuba's Prime Minister Fidel Castro arrives in Washington for a 1 day visit with tight security from State Department police and a 35 person Cuban party. Demonstrations are expected while venues host talks with officials and media groups.
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Washington
Cuba
Fidel Castro
United States State Department
Castro
New York
National Press Club
American Society of Newspaper Editors
United States
Canada
Christian Herfer
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Youth 14 Convicted In Sex Slaying in Pennsylvania
A 14 year old, Pacek, was convicted Tuesday night of second degree murder in the sex slaying of 14 year old neighbor Lillian Stevick near Bray. The jury deliberated for hours before the verdict. Pacek faces up to 20 years. sentencing deferred for a possible motion for a new trial. Pacek's parents attended. the boy sobbed as he was led from the courtroom.
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Pittsburgh
Pacek
Pennsylvania
Pscek
Lillian Stevick
Bray
Jerry
Joseph
Ace In Sound
Kenridge
Sprenz Returned to U.S. After Mexico Capture
Mexican authorities handed over American bank robber Sprenz to U.S. agents after deportation from Mexico City. The 24 year old was wanted in Ohio for bank and cafe robberies totaling about 31,443 dollars plus other crimes in the U.S. and Canada. He had escaped Akron jail a year earlier and was among the nation’s 100 most dangerous fugitives before capture near Cozumel.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Barm
Lawrence Sprenz
FLL
Iiminration
Faot
Yucatan
Sprena
Hamilton
Ohio
Akrot
United States
Canada
Gulf Coast
Veracruz
Cozumel
Caribbean
U.S
Spratz
Akron
Joldup
Spreaz
PBI
Soeakle
Tie
Oludy
Launch Of Alpha Two Arctic Study Mission Unfolds
A cold weather scientific mission with military overtones was launched Tuesday on a small Arctic block called Alpha Two. Globemaster planes dropped 22 tons of equipment and supplies for a contingent of U S Air Force personnel and Navy scientists from California. They will study meteorology, hydrology, oceanography and Arctic wildlife. Alpha Two lies 233 miles north of Point Barrow and about 900 miles south of the North Pole, succeeding Alpha One which broke up after 20 months. Maj. Harry M. Brillenham of Houston is project officer. Soviet stations mirror similar Arctic activity within 10 miles.
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Arctc Ocean
Arctic
al Force
Navy
California
Harry M. Brillenham
Houston
Tex
Tce
Alpha Two
Point Barrow
North Pole
International Geophysical Year
Air Force
Newfoundland
Capsule May Be Down In Pacific
Capsule return from space mission described with uncertain flight path and recovery plans. It references Vandenberg Air Force Base tracking, parachute deployment, ocean recovery, and multiple failed control attempts. The article notes anticipated outcomes and continued search or continuation on later pages.
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Pacific
Chamber Exec Group Sees New Member and Health Plan
Cherry named to chamber executive board at Mawt group meeting. Clarence Ch. Boal transferred out of town. Roebuck and Company in New Loses to face deal with Chileyn attitude. A survey aims to assess types of questions and community health needs as Metcalf outlines coordinated health activities and potential programs. Clyde T. Keith closes meeting, affirming ongoing chamber interest and plans to study feasibility of proposed health measures.
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Mihi
Cherry
Ie Cory Chamber
Mawt Group
Clarence Ch. Boal
Seuts Roebuck and Company Nw
Gannon
Fiuden
C. W. Met
Sal
Public Health Educnion
Qe Brie County
Metcalf
Clyde T. Keith
Chamber
Dineiasian
Parked Truck Sparks Arrest in Clymer Feud
In Clymer village a long running feud over the rebuilding of the dam escalates as Carl Carliseh is arrested by the Chautauqua County Sportsmen's Association for blocking a public highway. A hearing is set for April 24 before Justice of the Peace George Legters. The group rebuilding the dam says the parked truck obstructs access and movement of men and materials to the dam site. The impounded water and potential backflow could affect adjacent properties.
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Clymer
Carl Carliseh
Clymer Dam
Chautauqua County Sportsmen's Association
Cafliéch
Justice of the Peace
George Legters
Calliseh
Duncan Slayer Sentenced To Die In Gas Chamber
A convicted killer named Augustine Baldonado, 26, was sentenced to death in the gas chamber for kidnapping and strangling Elizabeth Duncan, the pregnant daughter-in-law of Elza beth Duncan. The jury set the punishment in the first week after his confession. Co-defendant Lui Moya faces trial next week for murder, having admitted joining the slaying. A separate case recounts David R. Peterson, a 26 year old from Spokane, linking his companion to the Perry DeSalle robbery slaying in Blairsville, as he testified in a Woodrow Hines case in Kentucky.
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Ventura, Onl
Dun‘cate Tinder
Sen~tenced
Augustine Baldonads
Sen
M. N
Perry DeSalle
Blairsville
David R. Peterson
Spokane
Wash
Woodrow Hines
Bowling Green
Peterson
DeSalle
Hines
Flint youth admits killing mother of three in home
Genesee County prosecutor O Rourke says a 14 year old admitted stabbing Patricia Dixon 24 who was at home with her three children. The boy battered her with a pipe wrench then stabbed with a butcher knife after watching television. The suspect and his father went to the Dixon home near Flint.
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Flint, Mich
Genesee County
Jepi FP O'Rourke
Une
Gerald Nelson
Michigan
Patricia " Dixon
Flint
O'Rourke
Carlson
Max
Dixon
Pusband
Richard
Fisher
Richard de
Terry
Pamela
Mint City Limets
Ora
Herter as Next In Line For State Post
Washington AP Acting Secretary of State Christian Herter, long viewed as Dulles successor, is amid staff talks as Eisenhower announces Dulles resignation. Dillon, a former Massachusetts governor and economic aide, is also mentioned as a potential successor amid cabinet reshuffle. Beaird, a Louisville widower, celebrated his 101st birthday and fifth wedding anniversary.
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Washington
Herter
Eisenhower
Bullen
Jormus
C. Douglas Dillon
Dulles
Philippines
Menhower
Dillon
Tie
Syeitverland
State Department
Southeast Asia Treaty Group
Louisville
John Wesley Beaird
Corry Eighth Graders Excel in Achievement Battery
Top National Norm Corry eighth graders excel in a battery of tests with an average score 0.04 percent above norm. Spelling lagged slightly below, at 83.2 percent, while reading, arithmetic, reasoning, and science showed strong results. Of 152 students, 64 rated good to superior, 58 below good, with 24 eleventh graders and 10 sixth graders represented.
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Norm Corry
Ust
Corey Elutth
Peiguury
Corry
Eisenhower announces Dulles resignation over cancer spread
President Eisenhower spoke from temporary White House room after doctors reported Dulles’s cancer likely spread to the neck. He said Dulles will resign as Secretary of State but may stay as a foreign policy advisor. decision on a successor, possibly Christian Herter, will be announced soon. The president noted there are many considerations and possible candidates.
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Augubta
Eisenhower Laday
Eisenhower
Dulles
Hidenhowe
Stile
Christian A. Herter
Herter
Aim
Rixenhower
White House
Secret Service
Fisenhower
Jury Takes Connie's Case
INDIANAPOLIS AP A jury of 12 husbands begins deliberations on Connie Nicholas 45 twice divorced secretary accused of killing her wealthy lover Forrest Teel after he favored a younger woman Defense argues death could be accidental or self defense Prosecutor Bayt contends circumstantial evidence shows planning Nicholas testified Teel was shot in his car after an evening with Laura Mowrer She allegedly threatened to shoot herself then swallowed 75 sleeping pills she was found near death hours later Also brief obituary notes Lillian Smith O Shaughnessy 73 wife of oilman L A O Shaughnessy died in Miami Beach Florida
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Indianapolis
Connie Nicholas
Forrest Tees
Phillip L. Bayt
T 0
Créekt Bank
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Nasmington AB
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Earth
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Vandenbere
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Chamber Exec Group
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Pal
Belvedere
Calif
Joseph Townsend Pugh
Cape Horn
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John Foster
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