Gas and soft drink taxes face Senate trouble
In Harrisburg on February 16, gas and soft drink taxes approved by the House face new hurdles in the State Senate. The measures, tied to highway funding, drew narrow House victories amid behind the scenes maneuvers. Republicans and Democrats debated support and potential amendments as the bills head to the upper chamber with claims of a combined 443 million dollars in the next two years.
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Kearny Blast Kills One Injures Another At Coke Plant
A February blast at the Koppers Coke Plant in Kearny New Jersey killed One man Was killed pie another eril al Injured by a violent explosion at the plant. Salvatore Grasso 21 Jersey City was in hospital last night. Six hours earlier a string of ten gasoline tanks exploded at the American Oil Company depot in Elizabeth City near Newark. The Cartaret oil storage blaze followed a tank truck fire. A shower of burning gasoline set off the tanks and threatened pipelines. The Koppers Coke Plant blast shook Manhattan and was felt as far as Queens and Brooklyn. Calls for information jammed palpageama newspaper style boards.
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Order Red Group To Quit U S Zone By Asselated Tress SRANEWARY
An uncertain report notes that American and Allied authorities consider withdrawing forces from a zone in Germany. It mentions Soviet complexities and a push to reassign or remove personnel amid occupation policy tensions.
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Fairhaven sale discussed again Thursday
Fairhaven officials plan renewed discussion on Thursday regarding the sale of housing development assets and the city takeover of maintenance for Snyder Circle road. A conference with the mayor explored city ownership, while state and housing authority efforts consider priority purchases and appraisal status amid stalled private sales.
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Dispute Grows Over Pensions Debated by Congress
Angry contention erupted in Congress over a multibillion dollar veterans pension bill advanced by the House veterans committee. Rankin pressed for a swift vote despite administration opposition. The bill would pay about 90.2 dollars monthly to 18.9 million World War I and II veterans at age 60, if eligible by service and discharge status. Estimated cost and long term funding faced heavy critique, with debate continuing amidst an uproar in a closed committee session.
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Findley Lake Group Raises Funds for Lake Project
A Findley Lake property owners meeting reported a $100 per member payment toward a lake improvement project. Leaders including Howard announced plans to reduce water levels seasonally to benefit nearby properties, with 27 residents attending at A. T. Collier’s village hall.
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Bishop Ward, Erie Diocese Retired Bishop Dies at 73
Rev John Chamberland Ward, long serving bishop of the Erie diocese, dies aged 73 after a career spanning Grace Church Buffalo Harvard honors and General Theological Seminary. He served as a military chaplain, was bishop from 1931 to 1943, and left no wife but survived by nephews and nieces.
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Olean Junk Yard Fire Causes Major Damage
A junk yard blaze in Olean caused an estimated 30,000 damage. Wire crews from Weston and Allegany assisted local firefighters as the fire broke out at the Morris Shulin & Son Co. yard. Fire Chief Frank W. Wallen said the fire started by spontaneous combustion in a bale of paper on a rear loading platform, destroying a warehouse for war surplus materials and waste paper.
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Reception Is Cool For Controls In Postwar Talks
Washington dispatch notes a mixed reception in Congress for Truman’s proposal to curb inflation with wartime style controls. The plan seeks price limits on essentials, wage and allocation rules, and government powers to authorize loans and plant expansions to safeguard living standards and domestic production. Opposition argues such controls threaten the American way.
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Action Due On Club Quota Issue
Harrisburg reports a heated debate over quota provisions in the new act. Senator A. H. Letaer of Clearfield chairs the committee as lawmakers promise to settle the matter during the session. The dispute centers on how clubs should be counted by population. Municipalities have issued varying interpretations, delaying a clear ruling.
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Quads Receive Gifts on First Anniversary in Latrobe
In Latrobe Pennsylvania four babies born to the Zavads receive gifts for their first anniversary. Anthony Zavads and Andrew Zavads each gain money and a nephew, the Greek Catholic Unteral fraternal group gives a $1108 check for the babies care. Barclays Westmoreland Trust Company presents a $10 credit bun. Dr J Wiley Hartman provides the four ponies.
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State police arrest 1 of 3 escapees in area
Area police report arrest of one of three escapees linked to a crime spree. The pursuit targeted a vehicle in a village, leading to a stop near a local roadblock. Officials say the other two escapees remain at large as investigations continue with multiple barracks coordinating the search.
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NO SETTLEMENT NEAR NI PHILA TRANSIT STRIKE
Philadelphia transit workers walkout enters second day as bus, trolley, subway, and taxi service remain halted. Negotiations between transit company and union resume after 12 hours with few substantive talks and the threat of a longer, nationwide strike looming.
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Remodeled A&P Store Set to Open Here Tomorrow
A sprawling remodeling project near the downtown area finishes ahead of schedule as the A&P store reopens tomorrow. Local contractors including Davison Fogle Tyner Co and Grisham Hardware oversee the completion with interior updates and new storage facilities. Community businesses express anticipation for the enhanced grocery experience.
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Sparta Man Sentenced Date Delayed To March
Lagrands Mussiton appeared this week on a larceny charge in the county court. Sentencing was delayed to March 7 as the next date for sentence. Murdock was arrested months earlier by State Police at the Carr side station and charged with the theft of several quarts from a sieve of Suen machinery owned by the Union Cie feemer Glvena Near ink Lipreyue bound over for the February term of crime court.
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Debate resumes on slave labor probe in Russia
Western powers press for investigation into conditions of foreign labor used by the Soviet Union. U S and allied delegates debate access for inspectors and the aim to gain intelligence positions, while Moscow questions motives and potential cooperation with the International Labor Organization.
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Secret Earth Satellite Vehicle Program Revealed
Washington February 1 Associated Press reports scientists are working on a secret project described as an earth satellite vehicle. A chart from Curtiss-Wright outlines rocket plane speeds and a ram jet missile, with details withheld. Forrestal’s initial brief hints at military plans, with more on page four.
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Acheson Defends North Atlantic Pact Backing Policy
Secretary of State Acheson reiterated that the United States intends the North Atlantic pact to be a strong security alliance and denied backing away from declared policy. He cited ongoing Senate debates and European reactions as discussions continue among key nations and officials on the alliance’s objectives and automatic military commitments.
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