City to probe Erie crossing safety with council pressure
City officials pressed four railroad representatives to accept responsibility for safety at the Shady Avenue crossing near the CJ plant. They urged an ordinance to slow 70 mph trains and sought PAC help, citing near misses and weather and noise factors that impair warning effectiveness.
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Shady Avenue
Abbey
Lloyd Carter
D. F. Donovan
Erie Lackawanna Railroad
Public Utility Commission
Corry Jamestown
Leo ‘Hooks
Harry Schiemer
CJ Union
John Bolan
Lawrence Andersen
East City
Hooks
Mighty Rough Ride On A Bus In Washington
Mrs. Carl Donaldson of Warren was treated at General Hospital for a fractured pelvis after a fall on a bus returning from the cherry blossom festival in Washington. She contacted her son William to meet the bus in Warren. she rode with a Sheffield friend, arriving at 3 30 p m Monday and faces about two weeks in traction.
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Carl Donaldson
North Center
Warren General Hospital
Donaldson
Washington, D. C
William Donaldson
Warren
Sheffield
City Consolidates Insurance Under One Master Policy
City Council approved a master policy consolidating most insurance with four representatives saying coverage increases as costs rise. Initial bill an estimated 4900 dollars annually with Workmen's Comp and Lawrence Airport excluded. Council plans to pursue rate reductions and consider a formal appraisal for buildings and equipment.
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Arigeclane
Mead Park
Lawrence
UN Should Defend Viet Nam But Not Ready
Washington AP reports United Nations should defend South Vietnam against armed forces, said J Goldberg. He noted the UN is not prepared to act now and the U.S. will bear part of the burden while hoping the UN may play a future role. He cited Red China’s influence and China’s exclusion from the UN as central to policy review.
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Washington
United Nations
South Viet ‘Nam
South Viet Nam
America
Goldberg
U.N
Viet Nam
Depty
United States
City Council Debates Signs Enforcement Policy
Corry council debates political signs on poles and vacant buildings. They consider enforcing the city ordinance but drop the plan, opting to inform county chairs of the Democratic and Republican parties that erecting or placing political signs in Corry violates local law.
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Corry
Rusk Arrives in Ankara for CENTO Ministerial Meeting
Secretary of State Dean Rusk arrived in Ankara to attend a two day meeting of the Central Treaty Organization Ministerial Council beginning tomorrow.
US jets strike Haiphong area power plant in North Vietnam
US jet fighter bombers hit the Vong Bi power plant near Haiphong for the second straight day. The raid cut electricity in Haiphong and major North Vietnamese centers, with pilots reporting large explosions and lights going out in the port city.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
Haiphong
U. S
Hanoi
Vong Bi
Uong Bi
Rae
Baiphang
Twitter
Budget Boosted for Corry Area Joint School 66-67
The Corry Area Joint School Committee reviewed a tentative 66-67 budget totaling 1,500,167 dollars. Increases come from new salary schedules for administration and instruction plus state bonus money, while health and attendance costs rise or fall due to staffing changes, transportation, and facility needs.
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Corry
Jointure
Waterford
Erie
Tax Dollars Go This Away School Budget Figures
The article presents budget figures showing increases or decreases from the current year to the 1966 1967 school year taking effect July 1. It outlines how tax dollars fund jointure education and track changes in allocations.
Woman Sees The Soul of Music Movie 500th Time in Cardiff
Mrs Myra Franklin a 7 year old widow in Cardiff attends The Soul of Music at the city’s cinema for the 500th viewing. She often watches it twice daily and has memorized the script saying there is always something new each time.
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Cardify
Wales
Myra Franklin
Cardiff
Meadville Hikes School Taxes by Eight Mills
Meadville Area School Board presented a tentative budget of 2 883 128 dollars calling for a tax levy of 46 mills, an increase of 136 793 dollars and sight mills over last year. The increase is attributed to lack of a beginning balance, higher instructional salaries, and reduced state aid. The board expects tax collections to reach 96 percent next year, up from 94 percent this year.
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Meadville
Meadville Area School Board
Picket All Five Gates At Cape Kennedy Space Center
Cape Kennedy Fla AP strikers from the International Union of Electrical Workers continue to picket all five gates at Cape Kennedy space center despite pleas from Air Force and NASA to limit to one entrance. About 437 of 1,161 construction workers reported honoring the picket line, while 495 stayed away.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Space Center
Air Force
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
International Union of Electrical Workers
Aflcio
May Rezone in Fourth Ward for Urban Renewal Plan
City Council discussed urban renewal in the Fourth Ward and Aero-Supply Realty Company’s request to modify zoning for a new industrial plant. Aero plans to lease a West Main Street building to L. J. Wing Company for overhead door heater manufacture. The zoning board will hear changes while council signals broader realignment and possible buffer zones between industry and residence.
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Fourth Ward
Aero Supply Realty Company
Chris Capotis
Erie County
Eef Fee Company
West Main Street
Aero
L. J. Wing Company
Aero-Plow Dynamics
Council
Zoning Board of Appeals
Board of Council
Right Combination London Fur Trade Sign
A second-hand fur dealer in suburban Hammersmith displayed a bold sign reading we buy junk we sell antiques, highlighting a quirky mix of second-hand goods in a London neighborhood.
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London
Hammersmith
Jumps $139,474 As Costs Spiral
The Corry Area Joint School Committee approved a 1966 67 budget of 1 500 167 a rise of 139 474 over the prior 1 370 693 The vote was unanimous The panel debated whether millage increases will be needed in six districts and how much Where year end balances and refunds stand remains unclear Read more on Page Four.
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Corry Area Joint School Committee
Jointure
E. Anderson
Joint School Committee
Concord
Corry
Elgin Borough
Spring Creek
Wayne Township
Columbus
Concord Township
Julie Christie Wins Oscar Amid Gala Awards Night
At the Academy Awards in Santa Monica Julie Christie wins for Darling with cheers from Lynda Bird Johnson and others in attendance. Lee Marvin and Julie Andrews also star. Robert Wise earns best director for The Sound of Music as Ship of Fools and Doctor Zhivuture vie for major prizes.
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Santa Monica
Britain
Julie Christie
Lee Marvin
Lynda Bird Johnson
Misa Christie
Oscar
Rod Steiger
Julies
Julie Andrews
Sound of Music
Robert Wise
Hong Kong
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Comman
Guy Abbey
William Pelf Ter
Erie-Lackawanna Railroad
C. W. Traister
John Wolfe
Journal
Eaton
Erie County Department of Health
U.S. Hammers
Kitty Hawi
U.S. Miliary Command
U.S. 25Th Infantry Division
Aliforna
Sth
178D Airborne
Cape
Avie Christie
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