Rescuers' Attempts Fail In Fatal Turnpike Crash
In Irwin Pennsylvania a 52-year-old state highway maintenance worker Raymond Kankoski died in a dump truck fire after a three-vehicle collision on the Turnpike. Raymond Weaver 51 of Jeannette was killed when struck by a truck. others injured. A Marine, Edward Fox 24, aided rescue efforts but Kankoski perished before firefighters reached him.
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Irwin
Pennsylvania
Raymond Kankoski
New Kensington
Raymond Weaver
Jeannette
Kankoski
Weaver
Board Again Tackles Grading Period Change
Corry Area School District weighs extending high school grading period from six to nine weeks on a trial basis. Superintendent Ray Elsen says progress reports would alert parents if work is unsatisfactory. Board president urges committee study before any immediate action. Planning for February discussion. Corpus Christi AP: Guard Dog Security Systems raid finds no dogs on site though kennels nearby housed canines.
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Corry Area
Kafferlin
Eisen
Corpus Christi
Tex
Mike Childers
Guard Dog Security Systems Inc
Disclosure Of Deferment Denial Reasons Sought
Washington AP The Selective Service proposed rules require telling a man why his deferment or exemption is denied. Current rules do not require explanations. The revisions aim to aid hard cases and CO applicants and take effect mid February unless challenged.
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Washington
Selective Service Today
Federal Register
Congress
Tarr
State Police To Change Car Colors
Harrisburg AP reports state police will start this year switching patrol cars from green and white to blue and gold. Commissioner Col. Rocco P. Arella cites conspicuousness and association with Commonwealth colors. About 375 new vehicles will debut first. March cars will retain old colors until phased out over two years.
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Harrisburg
Rocco P. Arella
Cara
Pennsylvania Faces Record Per Pupil School Costs
In Pennsylvania the average per pupil expenditure is set to reach a record 1073 this school year, about 144 above the national NEA projection of 929. Pennsylvania’s fall enrollment nears 24 million dollars, totaling over 2 billion in state costs. Local districts pay roughly 50.8 percent, the state 43.7 and federal 55 in the funding mix.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
National Education Association
NEA
Dillon
States
State Education Department
John C. Pittenger
Pittenger
Shapp
Leachburg Areas Teachers Strike and Executives Appointed
In Leechburg Armstrong County 88 teachers walked out after stalled contract talks halting classes for 1,700 students. The Leechburg Education Association said an agreement had seemed near Christmas. Cooper Industries named Samuel D. Greiner executive vice president for Ajax Iron Works to coordinate two divisions. Astronaut Charles M. Duke of Apollo 16 to be released from Houston hospital after two weeks treatment for bacterial pneumonia.
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Cooper Industries
Ajax Iron Works
Samuel D. Greiner
Pennsylvania Pump and Compressor Company
Easton
Cooper
Greiner
Ohio University
Cooper Organization
Leechburg, Pa
Leechburg
Armstrong County
Robert Fletcher
Leechburg Education Association
Houston
Charles M. Duke
U S Steel Cuts Deep as Layoffs Hit Engineering Keystone
Pittsburgh reports U S Steel Corp has begun substantial cuts in its engineering force with 100 technical workers furloughed and more anticipated. The layoffs, including draftsmen and salaried staff, come as part of a restructuring to boost efficiency amid industry downturn and possible nationwide furloughs.
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Pittsburgh
U.S. Steel Corp
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
U.S. Steel
United Steelworkers
Office & Technical Workers Conference
Chicago
Philadelphia
U S Communist Party Plans to Issue Membership Cards
In Los Angeles AP reports General Secretary Gus Hall says the U S Communist Party may resume issuing membership cards after more than 20 years. He notes cards were abolished due to government harassment and cites about 12 000 members seeking reintroduction amid reduced intimidation.
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Los Angeles
U.S. Communist Party
Gus Hall
YMCA Member Drive Targets $12,000 Shortfall
The Corry YMCA faces a $12,000 debt as funds from the Bliss Estate were delayed. Allan Schell cites overoptimistic planning since 1969, an unreceived annual grant of $10,000, and rising operating costs. The United Fund delivered only $18,500 of $22,000 expected, prompting staff cuts and a fresh membership push.
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Corry
Schell
YMCA
United Fund
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