Church Council Sessions Begin Fight For Justice And Rights
Cincinnati December 1 The Associated Press reports the Church Council of Churches of America opens with six major issues including older persons displaced people human rights juvenile delinquency church growth and lay participation. Delegates from 25 denominations discuss church duties while Romanian Orthodox and Quaker groups seek membership. Final actions due tomorrow. Also Pittsburgh December 1 AFL Building Service Employers Local 29 reports an eight percent hourly wage increase agreement with Spears Co for ebouth service workers under a two year contract with a reopening clause.
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Philadelphia and Vicinity
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Pittsburgh
Spears& Co
AFL Building Service
Wesleyville Plans 1949 Income Tax Enactment
Eris December 1 Wesleyville will enact an income tax like Erie's, effective January 1 unless blocked. Council postponed action pending legal clarification, with Attorney Wayne Gleetoihi set to report on legal issues at the next meeting. Raymond Meadway was named to fill the unexpired term, replacing Dr. J. Walter Allison who resigned for health reasons.
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Mrs Minnie Darrow Dies in Richmond Va
Former Corry resident Mrs Minnie Darrow died Tuesday afternoon at her son in law and daughter's home in Richmond Va She was born Minnie Mattison July 4 1862 and lived here long Mrs Darrow widow of J Arthur McCray later married Mr Darrow She will be brought to Cory Thursday for graveside service at Pine Grove Cemetery at 1 o clock with funeral arrangements pending
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Richmond
Corry
A. de Buchan
Darrow
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Corryuly
J. Arthur McCray
Jamestown
Virginia
Chicago
Cory
Pine Grove
Rent Court May Go To Jamestown
Jamestown may host a hearing before the United States Emergency Court of Appeals on whether Chautauqua County rent increases should stay at eight percent as urged by Federal Housing Expeditor Tighe H. Woods or rise to as much as twenty percent. The eight percent increase, based on higher taxes, went into effect officially on Saturday per Buffalo Area Rent Director George Summers. Landlords are cautioned that tenants must receive ten days notice from their rent-paying date of the authorized charge, per Jamestown Board Chairman Samuel Edson.
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Chautauqua County
Tighe H. Woods
Washington
Buffalo Area
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Jamestown Board
Pennsylvania suggests $60 million boost for mental hospitals
Harrisburg reports that Pennsylvania may receive a $60 million increase from the 1949 legislature to expand overcrowded mental institutions, potentially pushing total expansion funding to $142 million. Details are expected to remain secret until Gov Duff releases his budget after January 4. Construction already proceeds on a $70 million expansion authorized by the 1947 legislature, adding to prior appropriations.
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Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Gev
James H. Duff
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Berlin Seizure by Communists Shocks City Hall
Berlin residents report city hall seized by Communist dominated forces. Mayor Mrs Douise Schroeder, aged 61, is incapacitated by Hines with Friedens burg assisting. Ottomar Geschke seeks recognition for a new regime from occupying powers, claims election should be held for a free unified Berlin. Western powers reject the request and voting in the western sectors proceeds amid tensions. Fire damage to Boulet district and a reported budget of 822000000 with 60000000 earmarked for specific rejects.
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Douise Schroeder
Hines
Friedensburg
Ottomar Geschke
SED
Nors
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