Pennsylvania Supreme Court Validates Authority Act Ruling
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld the authority act in a unanimous decision, reversing a 1934 ruling. The vote clears a $64,000,000 public works program and allows bond and rent arrangements with a state authority as a separate entity. Governor Bailey and AG Margiotti hailed the decision as progressive government and seek federal funds to support the construction plan.
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John ¥. Herbert
George YW. Carle
Charles J. Margiotti
Supreme Court
Margiotti
Supréme Court
State Authority
Harrisburg
George H. Baile
Earle
New York
Roosevelt
Lower valley towns menaced as levees hold
Flood waters receded to 59.60 feet in Cairo at 6 am after crest at 59.62 feet the night before. The Ohio and Mississippi rivers fed a 60 foot concrete wall and a three foot bulkhead protecting Cairo behind a billion dollar flood system. Engineers warn winds could raise waves and threaten the bulkhead for four more days. The crest threatened Hickman Kentucky New Madrid Missouri Mellwood Arkansas downstream toward Memphis.
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United Brees
Cairo
Ill
Ohio
Mississippi
Algo
Ohio River
Gulf
Hickman
New Madrid
United States Army
Memphis
Mellwood
Ark
Helens
Night Hawk Accused Slay Kidnapping Doctor in Willow Springs
In Jackson County jail 20 year old Robert Kenyon claims a figure called the Night Hawk forced him to write a ransom note for the alleged kidnapping and slaying of Dr. J. C. B. Davis of Willow Springs. Kenyon says the night hawk also compelled him to steal a car two months prior.
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United Press
Kansas City
Jackson County
Ozark Hills
J. C. B. Davis
Willow Springs
Robert Kenyon
Nighthawk
Nighthawks
Kenyon
End Strike At Kelly Springfield Plant
Cumberland M I February 4 The Kelly Springfield plant of Good year Tire and Rubber Co resumed production after a two week sit down strike affecting 1800 employees. The United Rubber Workers union allied with the CIO voted to end the strike last night.
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Kelly Springfield
Iu United
En Cumberland
Xkelly-Springfield
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
United Rubber Workers
Committee For Industrial Organization
Revenue collections show big increase in 1986 taxes
The Internal Revenue Service reports 1986 federal tax receipts totaling 8.79 billion dollars, up from 9.56 billion in 1985 before adjustments. New York led contributors with 87.8 million, followed by Pennsylvania with 82.7 million, reflecting widespread increases across states.
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United Press
Washington
Treasury Department
New Yorks
Pennsylvania
House Senate Clash Delays Relief Measure
Washington reports a heated clash between the House and Senate over the first two appropriation bills of the session totaling about 62 billion dollars. The dispute centers on funding for government agencies and civil service rules, with the House removing a rider that blocked congressional investigative committees from demoting employees. Speaker Win. Bankhead sent the relief bill to the Senate for reconciliation.
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United Press
Washington
House
Senate
Oday
Win
Bankhead
Airlines Probe Air Crashes Across Nation
Representatives from 26 airlines met with the Commerce Department in Washington to review air crashes that killed 26 people in the last two months. The three day session led by Secretary Daniel C. Roper began with radio equipment discussions and radio experts from airlines and government staff. The final day will focus on general air safety.
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United Press
Washington
Department of Commerce
Secretary of Commerce
Daniel C. Roper
Commerce Department
Bureau of All Commerce Transport
Gasoline Prices Raised Across Erie District Today
Gas prices increased by half a cent per gallon today in the Erie district, with regular grade at 19 cents and premium at 21 cents. Despite the rise, local prices remain a half-cent below other state areas, as wholesalers pushed costs upward while retailers held steady.
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Assorliné
Erie
Hene and i
Flu cases surge amid weather shift in city
Many flu cases develop here as colder weather arrives. School officials report about 180 absences today after a weekly rise but expect declines with seasonal conditions. Hall of fice John D. Flanigan notes one non communicable pneumonia case and several scarlet fever quarantines to be lifted in coming days.
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Innenza
Halli Offige
John D. Flanigan
Slum Clearance Aims to Ease Coal Field Crisis
Sedrge H. Marle reports hopeful signs that slum clearance and housing bills may aid the coal bootlegging crisis in the anthracite regions. Officials foresee drafts ready for introduction next week as federal agencies join state efforts to improve urban and rural living conditions.
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Money
Rotter United Press
Harrisburg
Sedrge H. Marle
Marle
John P. Riley
Riley
Barle
Plango
West Coast Seamen Vote Return to Work
In San Francisco a Union referendum showed seamen favoring a return to work by a wide margin. About 9 to 1 supported ending the coast maritime strike as votes were counted. Steamship lines prepared to resume operations and workers expected to go back aboard ships and ships resume sailing.
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United Press
San Francisco
Uioni & Union
Bitter clash over TVA utility issue in Supreme Court showdown
Washington reports a fierce fight between government and utility interests over public private ownership of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Analysts say the ruling could decide whether federal or private power dominates in the Tennessee River Valley with implications for other regions. The case centers on TVA constitutional status and potential moves to curb or expand federal control.
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United Press
Washington
Ie U. S. Supreme Court
Wiles
Peynessee Valley Authority
Commonwealth and Liberty
Bse
Cofmionwealth Nua
Southern
TVA
Tennesare
Erie Kiwanis hear attorney Alban Curtze on law
Erie Kiwanis Club heard attorney Alban Curtze of Brin discuss general law with emphasis on criminal practice. Artist Charles K C Schurtz presented pen and pencil sketches of local figures including Superintendent of Schools and Principal H J Sheen.
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Alban Curtze
Charles Schultz
Alban Purtze
Brin
Unioh
Corry ‘Kiwanis Clu
Charles K. C. Schurtz
Ketones
Srhoala R. 5
Ewe
HJ. Sheen
Zond
Ray Greene
Chub
Johnson warns GM strike could spark widespread upheaval
New Haven report quotes General Hugh Johnson as calling the General Motors strike the biggest implication since the Civil War. He warned that if the union wins, a chain of strikes could spread. if not, the impact would fade.
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New Haven
Conny
Hugh
Johnson
NRA
General Motors
Dutt
Allegheny River Falls Below Flood Stage at Aiken
After cresting last month the Allegheny River receded to 52 feet. Ice floes drifted as temperatures dipped to 12 degrees above zero and the mercury fell in recent days.
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Aiken
Wep
Allegheny River
Beath Toll in Barge Sinking Mounting
New Madrid Missouri reports increasing death toll from a barge sinking in the river spillway. Army engineers say 5 more bodies were recovered yesterday, 20 total found, ten still missing. Relatives grieve as search continues along the levee.
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United Press
New Madrid
Bivil
Pasyt
Improvements Under Way At Local Stores On North Center Street
Extensive improvements have begun at two Center Street stores. Bernstein and MacAroy plan remodeling, enlarging storerooms by about one third, adding a new floor, a modern display window, and front renovations. Curtis Jewelry Store plans a modern storefront display and refinishing, with six named workers involved in the project.
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Bernstein Bros
Curtis Jewelry Shop
Center Styreer
Bernsteiner
North Center Street
Elbtilers
Bins Msroy
Prorat Rller
Fig
Curtis Jawelry
Baylow
MacAiroy
Bitter Census Debate Shapes War Time Jobless Aid Fight
Washington confronts a bitter clash as Congress moves toward a national unemployment census. The economy bloc pressures for swift action while senators debate a $950 million deficiency bill tied to budget balancing and potential aid policy for unemployed workers.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Ee Terbi
Beaverdam to Start Rural Electrification Construction Soon
Beaverdam along with Carter Hill and Sciota will share in the initial Rural Electrification Administration project in Unis vicinity. Pittsburgh firms Hoss and Barton hold the contract for the two phase construction with about fifty miles of line planned. Work is set to begin soon with poles and materials arriving, promising jobs and substantial local investment over months.
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Beaverdam
Carter Hill
Sciota
Rural Electrification Administration
Unis
Wile
Sining Tarlinn
Erle County
Crawford
Oxbow Hill
Hemlock
Bel-ola
Cony
Hoss & Barton
Pittsburgh
Une
Barton
Iyly
Beaver Fit
Carter Hubstrata Discs
Tim Lg
Restrictions Lifted In Louisville quarantine Area
Louisville Ky officials announce end of quarantine restrictions as the 12 square mile district is cleared. authorities say residents may return home once decontamination confirms safety and the area is deemed habitable again.
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United Press
Louisvalle
Wulsville
Agad
Athani
Gris
Gris Tanently
Steil
Progress in GM strike talks aims to resume production
Detroit February reports say General Motors and United Automobile Workers representatives moved past deadlock on union recognition and discussed a plan to restart production in all GM plants. The talks include wages hours and work rules, with no firm agreement on UAW bargaining rights yet. Local officials prepared police reserves to curb potential strike-related unrest.
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United Press
Detroit
General Motors Corporation
G. M.C
United Automobile Workers
Flint
Unive
GMO
John L. Lewis
Committee For Aviustrial
Pid General Motote
Upton
Qily
Atnike
Matows
Tudee Paul
Gadole
Fisher Holy Plants
Juites
Wills
Gil Fron
Man Kills Wife Over Dinner Dispute In Madrid
Pietro Mafrica, 60, killed his wife Mafrica, 55, mother of nine, by striking with a hammer after she refused to cook his chosen meal. Mafrica surrendered to detectives. she died today in a Madrid hospital.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Pietro Matrica
Mafrica
Madrid
Ian Invalis
Rebela Courtter
Willing witness in murder case located in Chicago
Dominic Cale, a material witness in the Rocco Esposito murder trial over Francesco Romeo, was reportedly found in Chicago. Authorities plan to bring Cale back to New Castle to testify when Esposito goes to trial in March. Cale had been acquitted on related charges in the Rome death in West Pittsburgh 21 years earlier.
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Anit Ras
New Castle
Dominic Calo
Rocco Esposito
Francesco Romeo
Chicago
Cale
Esposito
Gale
Romeale
West Pittaburgh
Fire Devastates Factory Plant in Cincinnati West End
Flames fifty feet high lit Cincinnati's west end and endangered six blocks of homes. A factory burned and parts of another were destroyed in an early morning blaze causing damage estimated at $120,000. Fire crews fought the blaze for hours but could not save the structures. The site was near several residential streets and an early report noted the loss of a manufacturing facility and partial damage to an adjoining building.
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Cincinnant
Cincinnati
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