Flood Control Heads Meet Start Next Spring on Dams
United Press reports a series of joint conferences between Ashland and New York flood officials to begin dam construction next spring. Early work will address Allegheny River projects from Warren to Pittsburgh with Army engineers and Indian Service involvement. State appropriations are to be tapped for preliminary flood-control measures and mutual aid agreements. further talks planned at future meetings.
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United Press Harrisburg
Asheytnne
New Yorke
Pittsburgh
Johnstown
W. B. R. Covell
Army Enineer
Warren
Allegheny
Indian Service
Ard
Perlenaleck
Officials to charged with involuntary manslaughter in 13 deaths
Pottsville December 28 1985 Attorney General Margiotti announced charges of involuntary manslaughter and associated offenses against Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company officials in the 1999 Gilberton mine disaster that killed 13. John R. Sharp general manager William E. Jones superintendent and James J Keating mine foreman were ordered arrested.
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Ficial of
Coal and Iron Company
Tos
United Press Pottsville
Der
Philadelphia
Aml
Cad'ng Coal and 1A Company
Gilberbon
Tiger
Margiotti
Icov
George H. Earle
Dan
John R. Sharp
Pottsville
William E. Jones
Frackville
Gilberton
James J Keating
Connie Mack Celebrates 74th Birthday Today
Cornelius McGillicuddy, native of East Grookfeld, Massachusetts, famed baseball manager and player, observed his 74th birthday today. He had changed his name officially to Connie Mack to accommodate baseball gear keepers, and celebrated without ceremony.
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United Bine
Philadelphia
Cornelus McGillicuddy
East Grookfeld
Mass
Mr. McGillicuddy
Connie ‘Mack
Mexican mine disaster kills forty at Rosita shaft
Four decades ago a gas explosion and fire in the Rosita coal mine in NURVA ROSITA COAHUILA Mexico left 40 dead with thirty four bodies recovered. Dozens more were injured or unaccounted for as survivors faced critical burns and a thorough mine shaft purge raised fear for others. Company officials faced a grave inquiry into the disaster.
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United Press
NURVA
State crop report highlights 1998 Pennsylvania production
The federal state crop board released findings showing Pennsylvania crop production in 1998 improving against the last five year average though not reaching the peak of earlier years. Prices boosted values to 176.7 million dollars versus 148.7 million in 1984, with corn wheat barley and potato yields above the five year average despite winter dryness and a late growing season.
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Federal State Crop Board
Dale Frost
Companions Cheer as Slayer Convicted and Sentenced
Hicks, 39, convicted of first degree murder in the slaying of Chester Mille, a wealthy Cincinnati Avenue captain. He was sentenced to die, greeted by cheers from alleged companions in Brookville Indiana. John J. Paholsky and William A. Kuhlman face similar charges as Taviana police report confessions. Hicks awaits April county execution.
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Harry R. Mille
Cincinnati Ave
Chester
Hicks
Brookville
Ind
John J. Paholsky
Erie
Warren, C
Armaj
William A. Kuhlman
Taviana
Coun
Killer of Five Not Sorry for Big Crime
Pittsburgh dispatch reports police man Martin Sullivan, killer of five, shows no remorse or worry. Allegheny county jail warden John McNeil says the 73-year-old inmate wears a toupee and uses rouge to look younger, sleeps like a baby and eats everything served. Also: a man claiming to be William Gleason, 55, of New York and Detroit, held after attempting to cross coins with a New Castle constable.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Martin Sullivan
John McNeil
Allegheny County
McNeil
Prisner
Ike Baby
William Gleason
New York
Detroit
New Castle
Shakeup in Rea Setup in State Underway
Western China tensions rise as negotiations for Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's release from Sian-Fu intensify. Nanking drafts a campaign plan to free him by force and liquidate rival forces, while talks include Chiang’s wife Soong and brother-in-law. Airstrikes and troop movements signal possible clash with Chang Haweh-Liang forces.
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China
United Press
Shanghai
Chiang
Kais Shels
Sian-Fi
Chang Haweh-Liang
Nanking
Soong
Sian-Fu
Hong Kong
Santon
Loyang
Opera
Sian-Wu
Quake Death Toll Surges In Central American City
reports from San Salvador indicate a devastating quake may kill more than 1000. San Stefano lay in ruin with only a clock tower remaining in the center while San Vicente, with about 25 000 residents, was left homeless. Tecoloc volcano showed renewed eruption signs as ash and smoke filled the sky.
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San Salvador
Ilatest
San Fstefan
San Vicente
Republic
Técohica
Sati
Vicente
One Killed and Three Hurt in Greenville Crash
In Greenville Casenville PA on December 23 Jennie Whetzel 41 of Bullion PA was killed when the car struck a bridge abutment. Harold E Heasley 32 of Harrisonville the driver and Oliver Kelly 25 of Harrisonville are recovering in hospital. Elmer Whetzel son of the deceased sustained minor injuries.
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Greenville
United Press
Secretary Brown of Liquor Board Quits
Dec 23 Liquor Board Secretary Renard Brown resigned from his $8200 a year post and eyed an executive job with a Philadelphia department store. His resignation, tendered yesterday, took effect December 1 the same day Walter T Cross relinquished his $10000 a year liquor board chairmanship.
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Farrisburg
Liquor Board
Renard Brown
Philadelphia
Brown
Walter T. Crossevp
Probable successor of ousted president in Cuba
In Havana December 28 President Miguel Mariano Gomez, impeached by the House on charges of small administration, defends himself before the Senate impeachment court. Gomez spent much of the night awake, likely resting at the presidential palace, as Federico Larsio Brishove, Cuba’s vice president, is expected to ascend to the presidency with a vigorous defense by Gomez.
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United Press
Tavana
Miguel Mariano Gaméz
House
Yes Nf
Lochey
Senate
Gomez
Federico Larsio Brishove
Cuba
Gomer
Santa Claus Dreams End In Tragic House Fire
Five year old Mary Ann Boyle, eager to help Santa, set wastepaper baskets ablaze in her Philadelphia apartment by striking a match near an incinerator and burning her dress. She was admitted to Bryn Mawr hospital still speaking of Santa Claus.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Santa Claus
Mary Ann Boyle
Santa
Mary Ann
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Mary Ann Wied
Vote probe in Kansas City ordered by federal judge
Federal Judge Albert L. Reeves ordered subpoenas for election records from all 460 precincts of Kansas City to be presented to a grand jury probing alleged vote fraud in the November election. The 22-person panel had spent the previous day examining ballots from a ward controlled by the Democratic organization of W. J. Pendergast.
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Kansas City
Albert L. Heeves
Reeves
Balluta
W. J. Pendergast
Obituary of G O P bulwark Fess dies in Washington
Carleton Hotel in Washington becomes scene of sudden heart attack death of G O P bulwark Fess. The longtime Ohio senator served two terms and was noted for steadfast party loyalty amid changing political winds.
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Fess
P. Bulwark
Washington
Ohio
United Press
Denso Simeon
Tonga
Say
Carleton Hotel
Wis
Ham
Fortnighk Ag
Esa
Ohi
Vic Donatey
Do Mas
Anthology Carries Work of Corry Teacher
Frances A. Tete land of Renier High faculty won recognition in Armecian, Matera et 1486 edition edited by Margaret Selon. Four poems by the Corky teacher appear in the yearly volume, including From Scraps of Time and We Say, with biographical notes on authors. The Total teacher is congratulated on literary success.
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Frances A. Teteland
Renier High Achonk
Avon Hou
New York City
Thwan
Margaret Selon
Corky
Ning
Neice
Trey
Tip Tac
Mixx Rowland
Snow less Christmas forecast for Corry
Corry expects a snow free Christmas with mild temperatures and no precipitation according to the Weather Bureau forecast. The outlook calls for moderate temperatures and little or no wintry conditions during the holiday period.
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Corry
Weather ‘Bureau
Over 100 Die To Avenge Taunts In Madrid
In Madrid on December 23 more than 100 men died as Loyalist forces clashed with insurgents after taunts were exchanged. The fighting spilled into the streets as both sides suffered heavy losses and some troops took matters into their own hands, leading to a grim milestone in the conflict.
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Madrid
Soliera
Alex
Audie
Reneben Mortinyest
Llenesy
Nellta
Avcton
Eoldiers
Two Workers Die As Roof Collapses At Pig Pit Plant
Pittsburg dispatch says Dec 23 that a roof collapse at Neville Island plant of the Pittsburgh Coke and Tron Co killed Joseph J. Stave Tishlarich 25 of Stowetown Pruno and Frank BoRwhen 47 of Coroapolis. Bruno Well fixed company official said at least 80 feet of roof fell trapping workers. eight others injured. Attorney General Margiotti reported safety concerns as the incident unfolded.
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Py United
Pittsburgh
Neville Island Klin
Bruno
Pany
Pottsville
Joseph J. Stave Tishlarich
Stowetown
Pruno
Bor
Cargess
Coroapolis
Schuyliill
Charles J. Margiotti
Press Backs Edward in Latest Church Attack
London reports of a church row over Edward VIlE now Duke of Windsor amid Christmas preparations. Poplar papers condemn the criticism of his romance with another man, tying it to a Canterbury attack and urging the church to drop the matter.
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Edward
United Prose London
Edward Vile
Poplar
Critialam
Duke of Windsor
York
Canterbury
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