In Our Opinion Erie Teachers Seek Union Merge For Strength
In Erie the three unions the Pennsylvania State Education Association Erie Teachers Association and the Erie local of the American Federation of Teachers plan a merger to gain bargaining strength with the school board. The move prompts questions about whether teachers need unions given state salary scales tenure protections and a lack of bargaining history with boards. The piece argues teachers are already well protected by government and merit systems and condemns shifting them to a labor stance.
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Erie
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Erie Teachers Association
American Federation of Teachers
Pany
Pennsylvania
Bad Weather Hurts Crops in Pennsylvania Report
Harrisburg report from the Federal State Crop Reporting Service notes cool temperatures slowed farm work last week. Showers aided some, but overall drying was retarded. corn growth was limited. Erie County grape crop is small but quality good, late apples growing, peaches ripening slowed, early potatoes dig rapidly with fair yields, later varieties fair to good, and tobacco cutting begins in Lancaster County.
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Harrisburg
Federal
Lancaster County
Propane truck overturns on rain slick curve near Wilkes-Barre
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania a truck carrying bottled propane overturned on a rain slick curve. The driver Aaron Daily of Tulkhannock escaped serious injuries and was hospitalized in Pittston with bruises.
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Wilkes-Barre
Here
Aaron Daily
Tulkhannock
Pittston Hospital
The Peppermint Lounge and the Legends Rock the Night
Jim Bishop describes a Miami Peppermint Lounge where teens linger under bright lights. Dick Cami, 29, owns the venue and its popular Legends band, drawing 300 teens nightly who spend on Cokes and burgers. The scene, marked by hollow expressions and frenetic dances, contrasts with orderly police praise and a wary older observer.
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Dick Cami
Bronx
Mr. Cami
Bossier City
Louisiana
New York
Miami
Los Angeles
Cami
Zoning Clash Sparks Glade Township Protest
Vernal Knopf president of the Glade Township Taxpayers' League led a protest against a proposed zoning ordinance in Glade. Local officials defended the plan as anti zoning petitions gathered steam with 730 signatures aiming to reach 1,600 taxpayers by August 1, while Knopf said the league favors zoning in principle but opposes the current ordinance and urged repeal or amendment.
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Warren
Vernal Knopf
Glade Township
Glade
Knopf
Taxpayers’ League
New York City
Patrol Boat Amherst To Dock At Dunkirk Pier
DUNKIRK The USS Amherst, a Navy patrol vessel for escort and rescue operations, is due to tie up at Dunkirk municipal pier about 3 p m Friday for a three day stay. A spokesman said many sailors will have shore leave each day. The ship will be open for public inspection Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p m. The Amherst carries four officers and 20 enlisted aboard plus seven officers and 65 enlisted men who are Reservists. Commanded by Lt William L Owens Jr. The Amherst was launched in 1944.
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Dunkirk
USS
Amherst
William L. Owens Jr
Corry Evening Journal Advertising and Publishing Details
The Corry Evening Journal lists staff roles and offices including publisher Gestes R. Ne and editor Jason Olg with Allan Hasbeottk as Advertising Manager. It notes Associated Press rights and postal details, annual subscription rates, and display deadline of 2 a.m. on the prior publication date.
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Corry
Adiratea
Allied forces close on German forces in France last stage
On August 19 1944 Allied forces pressed the western front toward Roeun and the Seine while air power claimed 3800 enemy vehicles destroyed. German columns faced a brutal air bombardment as pursuit and annihilation continued. Also reported were local incidents including a fast car on North Center Street and Cassius Paulson returning home on leave after months in the Pacific.
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Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Western Front
France
Roeun
Seine River
City to seek action from railroad on crossing repairs
City officials will press the Pennsylvania Railroad for repairs to dangerous crossings after many motorists complaints in council. At Trimms Corners Sparta Township word spreads of a gas well strike on the Robert Pierce farm. Frank Millers Ford sedan wrecked injuring his grandchild with a broken collarbone and other riders badly bruised.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
First Avenue
Trimms Corners
Sparta Township
Robert Pierce
Frank Miller
City notes and industrial updates from Findley area
A serious automobile accident occurred on the Findley Lake road near French Creek as officials report injuries and investigation proceeds. Rapid expansion continues at the G R Rogers Company with work at the U S Radiator plant advancing quickly. Superintendent of Public Safety L J Kelly attends his first City Council meeting since his motorcycle collision at Center and South streets last week.
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Cut
Findley Lake Road
French Creek
L. J. Kelly
Center
South Streets
Rites Held For Mrs Ruth J Knapp at Spitzer Funeral Home
The funeral service for Mrs Ruth J Knapp was held at 1 pm yesterday at Spitzer Funeral Home in Clymer with Rev John Schmidt of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment followed at Clymer Center Cemetery with bearers Alton Dulmus Cecil Dulmus Roger Dulmus Loren Upperman Ward Simmelink and Harris Kolstee. Attendees included friends and relatives from Corry Jamestown Frewsburg Sherman Ambridge and Midland.
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Ruth J. Knapp
Spitzer
Clymer
John Schmidt
First Presbyterian Church
Clymer Center
Alton Dulmus
Cecil Dulmus
Roger Dulmus
Loren Upperman
Ward Simmelink
Harris Kolstee
Corry
Jamestown
Frewsburg
Sherman
Ambridge
Midland
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Jim Bishop
Jamaica
Freddie Scott
Blue Busters
Dick Camf
Dunkirk Pier
THE
Corry Evening Journal
South
Steen Cong
Associated Press
AP News
Spring Coats
Pir
North Center Street
Brewer
Burlingame
Fairhaven
Cassius Paulson
Harry Paulson
Pacific
Raymond Manufacturing Company
Ward Nichols
Mead Park
G. R. Rogers Company
U. S
Ruth Knapp
Zalzneck
South First Avenue
Corry, PA
Citizens National Bank OF Corry
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
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