Campaign to revise Pennsylvania Constitution opens
Harrisburg August 12 The drive for a constitutional convention to revise Pennsylvania's 61 year old law begins with an organization meeting by Governor Earle's advisory committee. The state chamber of commerce and Democratic party groups plan campaigns while voters decide at the September 17 primary. If approved delegates are chosen November 5 and a convention would meet in December. The committee may split into subcommittees to study executive legislative judiciary elections and rights and welfare topics.
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Ross Downing
United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Earle
Eallins
Charles J. Margiotti
Grange
Summer concerts and civic notices crowd Erie news
Delightful summer wealthes concert by Shrine band Erie in City Park this evening. Regular meeting of the Board of Education in the school offices of the Library building. Twenty seventh degree Masons of Corry Union City and Erie plan a picnic at the camp of Dr. Pickup Union City along the Allegheny River below Irvine on Wednesday. Large attendance expected at a Townsend Clubs speech in Corry. Wall registration days begin tomorrow. Miss O Hara will guest at Crawford County Republican picnic at Hady's Grove Meadville August 14. Refill deliveries by Dodge dealers show rises. Pinechot marks 70th birthday. a concrete walk completed on West Church street. Members of Company A urged to register for Fall primary. hospital zone signs proposed near Worry hospital to curb noise. Mrs. Padmore injured in sidewalk accident. Heavy weekend rains wash out bridges in Tioga County and lower New York state. Thomas W. Connelly to be buried in Bradford. State payroll changes list dismissals and new appointments. Erie county Democrats rally planned at Glenwood Park August 24 with county committee leadership.
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Fegular
Board of Education
Corry
Union City
Erie
Dr. Pickup
Allegheny River
Irvine
M. R. O'Mara
Republican State Committee
Crawford County
Hady's Grove
Meadville
Miss O'Hara
Wilkes Barre
Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women
Erie County
Glenwood Park
Hile
Zem Zem Shrine Band Concert Tonight in City Park
Fine weather is expected for the second annual Zem Zem Shrine band concert in City Park at 7 15 this evening under the Golden Rule Club. The program will feature new classical and popular works with free admission and transportation provided for Shriners and a luncheon afterward. If weather worsens, the State Armory will be used.
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Zem Zem ‘Emple Shrine Band of
Rie
Te Golden Rule Club
Shrine Band
Corry
Golden Rule Club
Shriners
State Armory
Former state officials prosper after ouster in Harrisburg
Aug 12 Harrisburg report shows ousted Pinchot era appointees thriving in private life as new Earle administration staffing unfolds. Former AG Schnader, ex-revenue sec Metzger, and others repaint careers in law, education, banking, or public relief while Pinchot reclines and pursues forestry work.
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Harrisburg
Serge H. Earle
Gifford Pinchot
Marle
Capid Hill
Pinchot
Pike County
Charles A. Schnader
Earle
Philadelphia
Leon D. Metzger
Secretary of Revenue
James N. Rule
Langley High School
Pittsburgh
William D. Gordon
University of Pennsylvania
Iead
State Banking Department
City Stores Company
Dr. Gorton
Bankers Bond and Mortgage Company
Richard J. Beamish
Commonwealth
Public Service Commission
John J. Owens
Lackawanna County
Beamish
Scranton
Open Proposals On 50 Million In Tax Notes
Harrisburg authorities set bids opening for 50 million dollars of tax anticipation notes dated September 5 1985 and due May 1987. Notes may be issued at discount with no interest or at up to 4 percent annual rate, expected not to exceed 2 percent. Proceeds mainly support unemployment relief and emergency loans, backed by anticipated tax receipts before the end of the biennium. The move, backed by legislature and upheld by the State Supreme Court, marks a first for the commonwealth. The article also notes Theodore B Appel returning to farming in Lancaster County after service as health secretary and resuming medical practice there.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Philadelphia Nations Bank
Atste
State Supreme Court
New Road Would Give Shortcut to Titusville
A Crawford county effort seeks completion of the 27 mile Church Run road south of Spartansburg to provide a six mile shortcut to Titusville. Petitions urge paving with a stone base and black top, noting free local stone and easy right of way, and stressing the route as widely traveled and beneficial to the traveling public.
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Corry
Church Run Road
Spartansburg
Titusville
Crawford County
Rome
Sparta
Pike County Smallest in State Industrial Output in 1934
United Press reports Pike County was the smallest in industrial output in 1934, though it boasted scenic beauty and was home to former Governor Gifford Pinchot. Fulton edged Pike for cellar position as the county showed growth with plants valued at 274 000 and payrolls rising to 105 900, amid 1983 comparisons and a 24 percent wheat value. A separate note from Logan, Utah records a golf ball exploding during cover removal injuring Vern Weatherston.
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United Press
Farrisburg
Pike
Gifford Pinchot
Department of Internal Affairs
Fulton County
Pike County
Thomas Logue
Internal Affairs Department
Century of service at Greenbrier spans decades
In White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Arthur James a Black hotel worker celebrated long tenure with the Greenbrier Hotel. He has served as a steward for 63 years and his wife for 57 years marking a combined 120 years of service in Charleston area hospitality.
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Charleston
W. Va
Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
W. Ve
Arthur James
James
Ohio Flood Causes Millions in Crop Loss Across Counties
Columbus Aug 12 Professor Guy W Miller of Ohio State University's rural economics department estimates losses to farm crops from last week's flood across 23 Ohio counties at 8.5 million dollars. The report details regional impacts and the financial burden on farmers.
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Ohio
Unisew
Columbus
Guy W. Miller
Ohio State University
Department of Rural Economics
Beaverdam Road Support From Golden Rule Club
The Corry Golden Rule Club pledges untiring effort for completing the Beaverdam road. They report letters from the Secretary of Property and Supplies and the Chief Engineer and say funds will allow completion when available. Highway officials acknowledge the road as a key connecting link amid federal fund uncertainties. Soviet Meningrad plant designs a giant sun telescope weighing 1 ton.
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Beaverdam
Saturday Journal
Corry Golden Hale Club
Beaverdam Road
Secretary of Property and Supplies
Washington
Highway Department
Corry Golden Rule Club
Crawford Mt Woouls
Meningrad
Leningrad
TVS A KNOCKOUT TO OPEN AUGUST 14 15
A local production titled Its Knockout will be staged August 14 and 15 at the High School auditorium. Sponsored by the Elmer Carrier Post of the American Legion, dress rehearsals and final preparations proceed with a large cast. Lead roles include Daweon Olmatend, Frank DeLury, Mary Francis Brooks, Harald Waiters, Jane Matteson, Thomas Rowlsts, Arthur Wairchilds, Mary Reaster, Mrs Reed Wool, Mrs Florence Coates, Reed Wood and Charles Hall. Specialties by Virginia Reed and Evelyn Mervict. The chorus features Marjorie Lathrop, Julia Reith, Glenda Allen, Betty Stroup, Lucile Reitt, Jennie Ficcaril, Thelma Varner. Sons of the American Legion have an active part. Rita Ressler is the accompanist. Producer L C Brecht of John B Rogers Producing Company. Tickets 25 cents plus box, on sale at Grand Shoppe, Kellys News Stead and Wing Willi Nu.
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Elmer C. Carrier
American Legion
Austorium
Daweon Olmatend
Frank DeLury
Mary Francis Brooks
Harald Waiters
Jane Matteson
Thomas Rowlsts
Arthur Wairch
L. C. Brecht
John B. Rogers
Kelly's News Stead
Wing Willi Nu
Girl Killed by Rat Hunting Brother in Kitchen
Victoria Parella, 17, died en route to Brownsville hospital after being accidentally shot by her brother Angelo Parella, 22, while he hunted rats in their home kitchen. Police say she disregarded his warning to stay out of the room as he moved to pass. a loaded gun discharged, killing her.
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Prez
Brownsville
Victoria Parella
Brownsville Hospital
Angelo
Victoria
Angela
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