40 Hour Week Set for State Employees in Philadelphia
Gov George H Earle announced a 40 hour work week for all state employees in response to liquor store clerks plea for shorter hours The plan includes a 19 day vacation A day sick leave and overtime time beyond 40 hours He rejected an annual wage increase request of 600 to 1620 for liquor store workers as financially unfeasible and said underpaid state departments justify a later raise A commission will be named to study state wages and the advisability of raising top wages
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United Press
Philadelphia
George H. Earle
Marie
Harle
Hartisburg
Christmas observances fill Corry churches with programs
The citywide Christmas observances continue in Corry as Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Lutheran and Catholic churches plan concerts, cantatas, and pageants through next week. with nativity themes, carols, recitations and special midnight services.
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Corry
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Bethlelem
Iisa Kiva Kepler
Katherine Hemertz
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St. Pan's Lutheran
First Presbyterian
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United Brethren’ In Christ
Christian and Missionary — Alliance
St. ‘Alizabeth
St. Thomas Catholic
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Probe of escape of party boss sparks gifts probe
Reports state gifts totaling over 20 for the escape of Joseph Bruno, Schuylkill County political figure, prompt a county commission inquiry. In Pottsville officials were discharged for alleged neglect as a $1000 reward was posted for Bruno’s capture. Edward Houser acted as warden amid the investigation.
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United Press
Herbert J. Gosselin
Robert Walker
Guy Trving
Kline Township
Edward Houser
Tamaqua
Pat
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Gosselin
Brio
Eastern Penitentiary
Philadelphia
Walker
Bruno
Irving
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Britno
J. J. Ryan
Joe
W F W planning improvements at Post Home
West Washington Street refinishing and interior redecorating planned for Lieut Archie W Thompson Post 264 Veterans of Foreign Wars. A committee meeting Sunday at 1 am will discuss projects and overhead details. Northwestern County VFW Council officers were elected at Clarion with Dr Merle Amy named commander and John Boland Jr adjutant. Next local post meeting is December 28 in lieu of Christmas. U S life insurance remains available to veterans in good health.
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Archie W. Thompson
Corry
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Clarion
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John ©. Boland, Jr
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Ray McKissic
U.S
Three Swartziender Sisters Die in Tarentum Fire
In Tarentum Pennsylvania a blaze swept the Natrona Heights home of Mr and Mrs Melvin Swartziender claiming the lives of Edith Jane 12 Phyllis Anne 9 and Audrey 6 the family’s three daughters all died from suffocation or burns the parents were away at the time a tragic early morning fire destroyed the residence.
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Tarentum
United Press
Natrona Heights
Edith Jane Swartzinnder
Phyllis Anne
Audrey
Melvin Swartziender
Cabinet plant distributes seven thousand in holiday gifts
Industrial workers at Gerry Linawel Corrystames plant received over $7,000 in holiday bonuses shared among office, plant staff, and executives. The payout, announced by secretary and general manager A. Hillstrom, boosted Christmas bonuses at the Corrystames facility and adds to similar gifts elsewhere in the industry.
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Dli Eibutto
Corryjamestown
Tle
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Uist
Carry- Jamestown
Incal Industries
Ajax Tron Works
Rogers Structural Steel Company
Raymond Manufacturing Company
Impeachment Sought in Cuba Crisis Over Sugar Tax Vote
Batista supporters say a bill of impeachment will be brought against President Miguel Mariano Gomez in a special house session. The controversy centers on Batista’s nine cents sugar tax bill and a plan to spend $2,000,000 on 3,000 rural schools under army control, with fears of fascist drift. Bru, a 70 year old vice president, is groomed to succeed amid backing from 120 representatives.
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Purgentio Batista
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Miguel
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Verdict Against Plant Over Electric Tragedy At Warren
Coroners jury at Warren returned a verdict finding the Pennsylvania Electric Company inadequately manned at the Warren plant where a November 8 accident killed two men. The jury urged an order requiring more than one operator on duty at all lines. The inquest reviewed the deaths of W. H. Smith a district official and Michael Vescio of Warren. Smith was killed repairing an electrical structure and Vescio died after responding to the call for help and attempting to aid Smith without proper safety guidance.
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Loyalists Fight Rebel Air Raid Over Madrid
Loyalists defending besieged Madrid opened a heavy artillery counterattack after two nights of terror as rebels raided the capital. Dense fog limited visibility while rebel planes dropped leaflets announcing future bombing vengeance.
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United Price
Madrid
Local program restart details amid wage and sewing plans
The article outlines Monday as the start for resuming a local WPA sewing program at the Home Economies building with more than 35 workers expected. Carlton V. King oversees WEA programs, addressing sewer fares and wage conditions while gradual paneling of the WEA projects is planned to extend into May.
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Carlton V. King
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Wwe
Edward Misreads Mrs Simpson in Cannes Gossip
Edward Windsor, once king of Britain, reportedly misses Mrs Simpson and plans outings in Cannes. A staff member says he hopes to reconcile with her while spending time in exile and maintains contact with friends in London and Mrs Simpson by phone.
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Enzesfeld
Aristein
Fidwvard
Duke of Windsor
Warfield Simpsin
Simpson Budly
Rechachi Castin
Am Low Merchant
London
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Ice Skating Promised Here on Bear Creek Rink
Weather turns cold as plans for skating at Bear Creek rink on Raymond Avenue unfold. Howard J. Sheen leads the project with WPA support. John Carney and a small crew will maintain ice through winter to ensure readiness tonight.
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Germany Ordered to Withdraw From Spain by Britain
Reported dispatch notes Britain demanding German forces leave Spain. Mentions German ambassador and military ministers in Madrid, with references to transports and inspections. Asserts Allied pressure centers on German troop presence and allegiance shifting within the Spanish theater.
Ice Glazed Highways Hazard to Motorists
Icy highways warned motorists to exercise extreme caution as a severe freeze froze roads and sidewalks. One driver left Erie in hazardous condition, delaying a three to four hour trip. several other routes reported dangerous ice with many falls on walks. No serious injuries reported so far.
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Lez
Adil
Chapais Weaulals
Erie
Sastoriste
President 10 Seek Aid Fund for 1987-88 Budget
President 10 seeks $4,000 appropriation to fund aid for the 1987-88 fiscal year. Officials anticipate revised estimates after a budget review, with planning for unemployment relief and job data used by federal agencies. The session begins in January, as White House aides outline the administration’s support and timing.
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United Press
Washington
Presi- Uunt
Youth given six to twelve year sentence for matricide
Pittsburgh dispatch reports John Hanna, aged man, began a prison term of six to twelve years for voluntary manslaughter of his mother. Judge Samuel H. Gardner yesterday imposed the sentence after Hanna’s conviction on October 31 and a failed retrial.
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