Philadelphia Transport Workers Strike Shuts City Transport
Philadelphia s vast transit system ground to a halt as 5 600 TWU AFL CIO members walked out at 12 01 a m over wages and a no layoff clause. Police and residents faced disruption yet maintained calm as thousands sought trains buses taxis and cars. Negotiations continued with federal mediators amid warnings the strike could last weeks.
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Philadelphia
Transport Workers Union
Aflcio
Philadelphia Transportation Co
Ayer
PTC
Pennsylvania
Reading
James H. J. Tate
Michael Quill
TWU International
Robert Stier
TWU
Quill
David Reich
Matthew Guinan
Inventor Edwin Pridham Dies After Brief Illness
Edwin Steward Pridham an inventor and co founder of Magnavox Co died yesterday in Oakland California after a brief illness He was 8 years old and noted for his early contributions to the firm and its electrical product line.
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Oakland
Calif
Edwin Steward Pridham
Magnavox Co
Kennedy Mood Shifts From Worry to Confidence in State Messages
Washington AP reports President Kennedy’s mood shifted from crisis focus to confidence over two years. The three State of the Union messages show emphasis on domestic recovery, inflation control, and caution about global dangers. Kennedy’s 1963 tone notes progress abroad but warns storms beyond the horizon.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Kennedy to Seek Broad Tax Overhaul With Reform Push
President Kennedy plans to ask Congress later this month to tie a $3.5 billion tax reform to his tax cut package. Treasury study targets include closing loopholes from stock options to common deductions, with several proposals under review to broaden the base and curb preferences. Experts expect Congress to resist full adoption, likely delivering a smaller tax cut and less reform. Possible targets include medical deductions casualty losses sales taxes mortgage interest joint returns and other long debated provisions.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Treasury
State of the Union
Capitol
Jess Pain
Baby Allergic To His Own Mother
Dr Beret Rae Gibbs reports a one month old baby Kevin Gibbs is allergic to his mother after returning from hospital. Pediatrician notes allergy linked to contact with the mother and tests are planned Friday. Kevin remains on meat formula costing 6.60 for 12 cans while milk juice eggs and chocolate are excluded. Mr and Mrs Larry Gibbs of Mollie face layoffs as Kevin’s condition is treated.
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Mulane
Beret Rae Gibbs
Larry Gibbs
Mollie
Kevin
Kevins
Gibbs
Action On Tax Cut May Start Within Month
President Kennedy’s plan for a large tax reduction could move through Congress within weeks. Capitol Hill expects details as early as Jan 24 in a special message, with a three year phase in through 1965 and a first stage this year if fast action occurs. The Ways and Means Committee plans two weeks of witness study before hearings, about six weeks, then drafting. the process could take two months, with final enactment aimed for the 1968 session. Laurence T. Gieringer, 69, founder of Roadside America near Reading, died Sunday after expanding his hobby into a national miniature village exhibit first opened in 1941.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congressional
Capitol Hill
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Laurence Gieringer
Reading
Laurence T. Gieringer
America
Gieringer
Stem Turn Fundamentals in Skiing Technique
A guide to refining ski motions from the Stem Turn to Stem Swing, stressing speed, balance, and shoulder work. Rehearsal drills, weight shift, and pole technique are advised to erase bad habits. Polish the Stem Turn across icy to powder conditions and build leg strength for control on steep slopes. Tomorrow’s note previews the Parallel Swing.
School Building Plans Balloon Across Districts
A set of expansion plans proposes the high school adding six or eight classrooms plus storage and restrooms at costs of 270000 and 310000 respectively. A gymnasium partition at 10000 funds would handle extra pupil load. Conelway School weighs four or six classrooms costing 105000 or 150000. State plans may require a 1200 square foot library. Cory and Columbus projects push total to 1950000.
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Swanlinen
Page
Yatory
Conelway School
Cotelway Group
Wayne and Concord
Ownships
Blain
Cotelway
Cory School Board
Concord
Columbus
Pittsburghers Oppose Pennsy NYC Merger
Pittsburgh officials and two labor unions joined in opposing the proposed New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroads merger. At a Pittsburgh hearing, witnesses warned the plan would hurt the area notably the Conway Yards in Beaver County by routing traffic via a water path through Cleveland and Albany, bypassing the Conway facility.
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Pittsburgh
New York Central
Pennsylvania
PRR
Conway Yards
Beaver County
David W. Craig
Cleveland
Rochester
Albany
Conway
Maurice Louik
Allegheny County
Milo Shimrak
Baden
Transport Workers Union
Pittshureh
Conway Yard
Shimrak
William J. Hart
Allegheny County Labor Council
Afl-Cio
Hart
Interstate Commerce Commission
Raymond Marsilio
Howard Reinard
Baden Council
Carl Kerehner
Economy Borough
Elder Ripper
East Rochester
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