Senate panel pushes no major changes to unemployment bill
In Harrisburg the Senate Labor and Industry Committee heard Gov. Scranton proposal details with critics from both sides. Sen. D Elm Hawbaker said only minor changes are likely while next hearings are planned. Scranton pressed a counter campaign to correct what it calls misinformation and issued a union view rebuttal to a newspaper misstatement. The chamber adjourned until Monday as debate continues.
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Harrisburg
Senate Labor and Industry Committee
Jack B. Brown
Bureau of Employment Security
Harry Boyer
Pennsylvania Aflcio
Organized Labor
Scranton
Employment Bureau
John Wascavage
United Auto Workers Local 1026
Haazleton
UAW
U.C
Brown
Boyer
Union City Passes $10 Occupational Tax Vote
Union City's borough council approved a $10 occupational privilege tax by a 4 to 1 vote. Mayor Bengel, a Democrat, refused to sign. four Republicans voted for the ordinance. An attorney for a citizens group warned of court action, and details of the veto or signing process were outlined for the next meeting on March 3.
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Union City
Jack Bengel
Bengel
Rengel
Citizens Committee
George Schrock
Brie
Citizens Group
Gownell
Harry Smiley
Schrovek
Fire destroys Fairehance Georges Joint High School in York Run
A fire that began in the chemistry lab at Fairehance-Georges Joint High School in York Run Parish destroyed the building. Fire officials estimate losses could exceed one million dollars with no injuries reported.
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Ot Amas Pa
Fairehance-Georges Joint High School
York Run
Dtticals
Two Miners Rescued After Barnesboro Mine Cave In
Rescue workers pulled two miners from the Barnes & Tucker Coal Co No 15 Mine after a rock slide trapped them about 400 feet underground for nine hours. Joseph Chilla and William Prandi, both of Barnesboro, were removed in satisfactory condition and treated for coal dust. Two other miners escaped as the roof collapsed. officials planned a full mine inspection.
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Joseph Chila
Barnesboro
Barnes and Tucker Coal
Johnstown, Pa
Barnes & Tucker Coal Co
Chilla
Prandi
Joseph Taronty
Spangler
Joseph, Jr
Richard Todhunter
C. H. Mays
H. Beecher Charmbury
Sparta Merged District Opposes Corry Jointure Move
Sparta Merged School District directors vote to appeal state mandated inclusion in the Corry Jointure. They warn tax assessments would be confused across three counties, creating inequalities and costly adjustments while preserving some district structures.
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Sparta
Corry
Marion Alsdorf
Alsdorf
Warren
Crawford
African ministers debate 23 point agenda in Lagos talks
In Lagos Nigeria the foreign ministers conference of the Organization of African Unity opened with 300 delegates from 38 countries. They discuss a 23 point agenda and consider establishing an African high command as part of a defense committee report.
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African High Command
Lagos
Nigeria
Foreign Ministers Conference
Organization of African Unity
Ae Defense Committee
Boycott Ends as Wheat Shipments to Soviet Union Resume
U S waterfront unions plan to reload ships with wheat for the Soviet Union by week’s end after a 210 day boycott ends. President Johnson commits to a 50-50 cargo split in future grain deals, aligning with Kennedy era policy. Continental Grain Co. sale of 1 million tons remains exempt from the 50-50 rule. Three unions had initiated the boycott over ship origins and U S Maritime Administration approvals. In Houston, freighters Ingui and Umran are involved in the resumed shipments.
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Washington
U.S
Soviet Union
White House
Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Continental Grain Co
International Longshoreman’s Association
National Maritime Union
Seafarers’ International
U.S. Maritime Administration
Continental
Houston
Tex
Ingui
Umran
Airport Start Looks Bright for Lawrence Airport
After doubts, state participation helps push Lawrence airport improvement toward early-year start. City officials and airport authority discuss final agreement with Yost Associates and government representatives, with bids on base material to possibly switch to cement to cut costs. Final sign-off planned after April 1 submission.
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Lawrence
Corry
Philip Zalaneck
David Johnon
Airport Authority
Yost Associates
DuBois
Johnson
Eity
Suil
Willliam Reeves
Irwin Simpson
Mem Pee
Wallace, Rey
William C. Seitz Jr
Paul Auer
Withdrawal Deadline Past Waterhouse Out Peiffer Stays In
Withdrawal deadlines passed in Harrisburg as candidates separated from the field. William A. Peiffer will seek the Democratic nomination for Congress from the 2nd District, with Joseph Vigorito George LaFortress and Edward Downey remaining contenders. In state races W. W Waterhouse withdrew, opening the Senate race for Fred Lamberton. William Lesler faces Charles Schmitt on the Democratic side.
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Harriaburg
Corry
William A. Peiffer
Congress
Peiffer
Joseph Vigorito
George LaForrest
Edward Downey
Siaence al
James Weaver
Frank Hilton
Meadville
Weaver
Repul
State Senate
W. W (Doe) Waterhouse
Fred Lamberton
Erie County
William Lesler
Erie
Charles Schmitt
Fairview
Schutt
Johnson set to sign historic tax cut bill by nightfall
The Senate sent the $11.5 billion tax reduction to President Johnson for signature, with White House plans to act soon and possibly address the nation by television. The measure clears both chambers after a 326 to 83 House vote and 326 to 83 Senate approval, delivering about 14 percent in tax relief to individuals.
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Washington
Senate
Johnson
Congress
White House
Florida
Capitol
House
Sex Enters Baker Probe in Senate Hearing
The Baker probe expands to personal conduct as Senate Rules Committee questions whether entertainment including party girls was used as a business promotion. Baker refused to answer while transcripts reveal Republicans pressing for full inquiry and denying a cloud over colleagues. Curtis urged broader probe over alleged solicitations on government lines and the call girl issue.
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Senate Rules Committee
Baker
Senate
Carl T. Curtis
R-Neb
Curtis
Hugh Scott
NeCcase
Baker aide Nancy Tyler resists Senate questioning
Nancy Carole Tyler, Bobby Baker's secretary, refused to answer Senate investigators questions citing self-incrimination. She denied wrongdoing, denounced invasion of privacy, and urged the public to keep an open mind as the televised hearing opened in the Senate chamber.
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Washington
Nancy Carole Tyler
Bobby Baker
Senate
Tennessee
Senate Rules Committee
Ils
Miss Tyler
Baker
Aache
Capitol
Edward Bennett Williams
Myror G. Ehrlich
District of Columbia
San Francisco
Jake Ighelich
State Ed Chief Criticizes Excessive Homework
Philadelphia AP report quotes State Superintendent Dr Charles H Boekim saying many Pennsylvania public school students receive inordinate amounts of homework. He calls homework often abused and overly excessive, noting youths feel little significance in it as seminars on world culture for high schoolers are announced.
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Philadelphia
Charles H. Boekim
Pennnsylvania
Stan Musial Sworn President's Fitness Advisor
Stan Musial known as Stan the Man was sworn in today as the President's consultant on physical fitness. President Johnson praised him as a hero to the youth and the ceremony at the White House followed delays as his family and friends gathered for the event.
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Musial
Washington
Stan Musial
Johnesin
Stan
Man
White House
Seek Wreckage of Jetliner In Louisiana
Dense fog over Lake Pontchartrain halted a coast guard and divers search for the Eastern Air Lines four engine jetliner missing with 38 aboard. The plane vanished after takeoff from New Orleans bound for Mexico City. FBI joined the probe as investigators sought any federal law violations.
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New Orleans
Lake Pontchartrain
Eastern Airlines
Mammoth Lake
Mexico
New York
William Zeng
Coast Guard
Civilian Aeronautics Board
FBI
Mexico City
Atlanta
Washington
New York City
Con
Four Thompson Children Die in Maine Fire
Four Thompson children aged 1 to 9 died in an explosion and cellar fire at their incomplete West Gardiner home. Kenneth and spouse were away. two older siblings, Kenneth Jr. and Karen, stayed with grandparents. A can near a wood stove reportedly contained gasoline and oil used for a chainsaw, while the contractor father awaited home completion.
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West Gardiner
Maine
Yessterday
Kenneth Thompson
Shome
Karyl
Kaye
Karl
Kelley ‘Thompson
Kenneth Jr
Karen
Pitemen
Erie slayer Willman appeals life sentence
Defense lawyers Beveridge and Quinn will file an appeal challenging John Willman’s murder conviction and life term. They object to confessions as coerced and to jury instructions, citing lack of counsel during questioning and lengthy delays before arrests.
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Erie
John Willman
Willman
James EB. Beveridge
Bernard F. Quinn
Laura Muteh
Beveridge
Quinn
Eyidenga
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