Powell Faces Hornet Nest On Return To Hearings
Washington confrontation looms as Adam Clayton Powell returns from Puerto Rico to a tense House Education and Labor Committee. Powell's absence disrupted two weeks of hearings on President Kennedy's education bill. Senate criticism and administration dismay over his alleged improprieties and travel expenses heighten pressure on the outspoken chairman.
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Adam Clayton Powell
Puerto Rico
House Education and Labor Committee
Tengues
Powell
New York City
Harlem
Continents
John J. Williams
Senate
Education and Labor Committee
Congress
Kenneday
Willams
Honageon Puerto Rico
Barn Fire Destroys Berlin Farm, 5-6 Pigs Killed
A barn on the Sam Weidner farm near Berlin was destroyed by fire causing about $20,000 in damage. Fire Chief Newton Picking said five or six pigs were killed and machinery ruined. Three firemen suffered minor injuries.
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Somerset
Berlin
Newton Picking
Sam Weidner
Goop Night car damage and winter walking woes
In a month end column George Cooklis recalls his car’s A frame rust failure after crossing a railroad track at about 15 mph. He tows to Stroup's Garage and notes the rough period of walking miles to work in winter, urging neighbors to clear and maintain sidewalks and improve walking conditions.
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George Cooklis
Pennsylvania Avenue
Stroup
East Main Street
Harold Morton
North Center Street
Pa Relief Roll Highest Since 1950 in January
Pennsylvania's Public Welfare Department reports January relief rolls at 468,011, the highest monthly total since March 1950's 485,800. The gain over December is 16,513 and the year-ago January rise is 17,789, though cost data for January relief payments was not yet available.
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Sche Kisbung
Pentesylvania
Public Welfare Department
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Titusville Pair Admit More Burglaries
Titusville youths admit burglaries in Meadville county case. Harry Francis Gilson and Clair Ernest Stoke pled guilty to multiple charges, including larceny and burglary, for breaks at Wendell Phillips Garage and the Skat Service Station in Titusville.
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Titusville
Seres
Meadville
Harry Francis Gilson
Clair Ernest Stoke
Justice of the Peace
Webley Sister
Skat
Rebel Regime Reigns In Iraq
Rebels strengthened their grip in Iraq as reports said hundreds died defending Kassem’s office while Premier Kassem fought attackers until dawn. Two Americans, Edward Foley and Peter Morton, reported ongoing rebel control and limited Communist opposition, with U.S. officials weighing the situation in Washington.
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Kassem
Beirut
Baghdad
Edward Foley
White Plains
N.Y
Peter Morton
Boston
Tehran
Washington
George W. Ball
Motor Vehicle Credentials Suspended In Area
Ten motorists were arrested for motor vehicle violations during the week of January 28 as state police intensified surveillance. Suspensions included speeding, reckless driving, improper passing, and failure to pay fines. Names and addresses of several suspended drivers are listed, with no local revocations reported in the period.
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Medway Sur
William N. Blatt
West Smith Street
Nola ¥. Coates
R. D
Corry
Paul ¥. Emerson
Union City
Walter J. Lates
Mead Avenue
Richard L. Mulvin
Harry R. Musser
John Sill
John F. Jensen
Columbus
Norman J. Penoyer
Spartanburg
Dennis Merritt
Second Avenue
Frank Baressi
Perry G. Johnson
Leonard J. Jukes
East South Street
Bureau of Traffic Safety
Richard Bogert
West Pleasant Street
Planning Commission Urges Wholesale Renovation of Franklin Shops
Franklin Planning Commission calls for a complete modernization of storefronts in the business district with a colonial period design. The group, led by Dr. Charles A. Bank, cites a two year delay since the 1961 recommendation and urges City Council to work with the Chamber of Commerce Retail Division on store front renewal to enhance the area’s beauty and traffic appeal.
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Franklin Planning Commission
Charles A. Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Charles G. Nichols
Youngstown
Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce
Planning Commission
Franklin
Franklin Area
Corry Storefronts Plan Coordinated Civic Improvement
A coordinated program urged by Shop Your Corry Stores proposes architectural guidance to align storefront designs with overall decor. Plans would be submitted to the Planting Commission to harmonize with other civic improvements and promote tourism and out of town shoppers.
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