Columbus Dam fiasco shows decades of delay and rising costs
Our opinion condemns Pennsylvania for delays and skyrocketing costs in rebuilding the Columbus Dam. Since 1955 a $38,000 appropriation has ballooned to hundreds of thousands, dragging on for 18 years as residents grow impatient and threaten to march on Harrisburg. The piece labels the project a public works debacle and a symbol of state misprioritization.
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Penysylyahin Bhill
Allied offensive looming as Japan cut off by air blockade
Aug 3 1945 reports say 119 Japanese vessels sunk or damaged as Allied air mining seals Japan and Korea. Potsdam Big Three decisions outline peace reconstruction for Europe while Russia's role against Japan stays shrouded in secrecy. A spurt of local notices covers retirements, obituaries, real estate moves, time changes and society events.
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Russia
Four youths injured in late July automobile crash
A report from 40 years ago notes Gerry youths Loven Tay and Joe Gravinu suffered injuries in an automobile accident on a summer day in August 1025.
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Gerry
Loven Tay
Joe Gravinu
Pritts Faces Grand Jury For Wife’s Slaying Near Uniontown
Pat Fred L. Pritts, 24, of the Uniontown area, faces grand jury action on a general charge of murder in the shotgun death of his 16 year old wife Ruth Ann. A hearing was held yesterday before an alderman. The body was found July 26 near an abandoned coal mine about four miles east of Uniontown.
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Uniontown
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Russians vs Miss Universe vibe seen in Soviet beauty pageant tone
Hal Boyle’s Americana by Will Grimsley reports American athletes in Kiev observe Soviet beauty trends. U S track stars compare Russian girls to Fifth Avenue glamour, noting makeup, hairdos, and rising cosmetics interest despite modest dresses and wages.
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Brigitte Bardo
Johnsons year of challenges and foreign policy questions
Washington and the nation face an odd year as President Johnson, energized and managing a Democratic Congress, handles Viet Nam and overseas issues with less foreign experience than Kennedy. Kennedy's era faced Khrushchev and the Cuban missile crisis. Johnson deals with Vietnam, the Dominican Republic, and cautious relations with Russia and China.
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Rusk Signals Possible New Viet Nam Infiltration Sites
At a news conference Secretary of State Dean Rusk confirmed reports of newly discovered sites related to North Viet Nam activities in South Viet Nam. He said Hanoi and Peking are not near peace talks and that infiltration of men and arms remains the core issue guiding any negotiations, with a readiness to switch to military measures if needed.
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Corry Evening Journal publication and pricing notice
A damaged local newspaper page lists publisher, staff roles, and advertising rights. It includes pricing for mail and carrier subscriptions and notes business details for The Corry Evening Journal and related entities. The fragment references the Chamber of Commerce and local distribution terms.
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Uncle Sam in a World War Weary Moment
Paul Harvey argues that the United States bears a heavy burden with 100000 American troops in Viet Nam and 50000 in Korea while allies in South Vietnam and the Dominican Republic show insufficient commitment. He urges proportional self-help and warns against using Americans as perpetual donors.
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Mull Methods OF Cleaning Lake Erie
The Public Health Service proposes ways to clean Lake Erie and its tributaries at a federal water pollution conference. Based on a two year study, the report cites aging as a concern and details pollution from New York Pennsylvania Indiana and Michigan. Pollutants include sewage industrial wastes oils sediment and nutrients. Murray Stein leads the conference and will run a similar meeting in Buffalo August 10.
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Public Health Service
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What Is The Law About Wills And Estates
The article explains that estate size should not determine whether to make a will. It argues wills are increasingly important due to higher wages and lower federal taxes, noting most men over 21 should have a will, with exceptions for young couples lacking assets. It emphasizes wills as an economical legal service and aids orderly estate settlement.
Pearson Reports On Peace Push At White House Conference
Washington scene details President Johnson's push for Viet Nam peace with governors and UN talks. Romney backs policy after briefing, McNamara disputes Romney’s charge. Thant seeks negotiations while Goldberg pushes UN role. Geneva 1954 framework cited as potential basis for elections. Also notes Dr Ernest G Keller, 69, GE scientist who helped develop the P-38, died of a heart attack in Cincinnati.
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Keller
General Electric Co
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