Erie Keeps Health Unit. City Approves Board Recommendation
Erie votes five to nothing to concur with the Board of Health and continue operating its health department for the public good. Mayor Gardner and Safety Director Cannavino negotiate future status while Cannavino dissents from a continued committee. Charley J. Hardy, 89, NY lawyer and former ACF Industries figure, dies.
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Board of Health
Arthur Gardner
Michael Cannavino
County Health Board
Gardner
Cannavino
Erie
Gene Graney
New York
Charley J. Hardy
American Car & Foundry Co
ACF Industries, Tne
Nyack, N
Journal
City debated over trash incinerator control and parks role
Safety Director Michael Cannavino urged moving the sewage disposal plant and garbage incinerators under the safety department to protect public health. Mayor Gardner favored placing the incinerator under the parks department, citing its experience, while Parks Director Downing called for a professional study of facilities. Erie communities face incinerator challenges as Millcreek and Lawrence Park show interest in local burning plans.
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Ciy
Safety Department
Michael Cannavino
Cannavino
Parks Department
12Th
Greengarden Road
Arthur Gardner
Gardner
Charles Downing
Erie
Millcreek
Alctec
Lawrence Park
Man Declines $100,000 Inheritance
Earl S. Jenckes of Wyomissing Pennsylvania says he has enough wealth and does not want the $100,000 left by his late sister Clara H. Jenckes. The will was filed in Providence Rhode Island Probate Court. The money will instead pass to his two children George A. Jenckes and Mrs. Louise Fay, both of Wyomissing.
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Providence
R. 1
Earl S. Jenckes
Wyomissing
Clara H. Jenckes
Jenckes
Woonsocket
Providence Journal
George A. Jenckes
Louise Fay
Ex-Corryite McMahon dies in Meadville at 83
Thomas McMahon 83, former Meadville Police night clerk, retired last May after 1937 service, died suddenly at home of daughter in Venango. Born Corry he owned a Sherman Grocery then joined a grocery chain. Survived by daughter, granddaughter and three great grandchildren. services at St Brigid's and interment in Corry.
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Isenuville
Thomas
Tom) McMahon
Meadville
Harold Bechtold
Venango
McMahon
Corry
Sherman Grocery
Water Street
St. Brigid’s Roman Catholic Church
Woodlands Grange of America
Elles Lodge
Catherine Spiesman
Bechtold
Arthur Mason
Kennedy
Area Drivers Lose Licenses
State Department of Revenue lists motorists with suspended or restored licenses. Names include Donald McCaslin 212 West Main Street and George Armitage and Donald Rickerson both of R. D. 1 Spring Creek. Daniel Toplovich R. D. 1 Columbus suspended for speeding. Rodney B. Fargo Columbus suspended for reckless driving. Chester Hajee 160 York Street suspended for stopping on a highway.
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State Department
Revenue
Donald McCaslin
West Main Street
George Armitage
Donald Rickerson
Spring Creek
Daniel Toplovich
Columbus
Rodney B. Fargo
Chester Hajee
York Street
Dickens Whiz Wins Big on The $64,000 Question
Mrs. Mabel Morris, CBS contestant and retired teacher living in the Home for Aged and Infirm Hebrews, quit after reaching $92,000 on four sessions with Dickens questions. She plans to repay city welfare and faces large taxes, leaving about $9,000 to $10,000 for herself.
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New York
Mabel Morrs
CBS
Moris
Tuid
Charles Dickens
Two Jets Crash Over Ohio Battlefield Flight Drama
In Troy Ohio two Air Force F86D jets from Wright Patterson AFB collided during a simulated radar attack. Capt B E Thayer 29 ejected safely near Troy while 1st Lt Schulte 27 was killed. his body found near wreckage. Both planes from the 56th Fighter Interceptor Squadron.
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Troy
Ohio
Air Force
Earth
B. Be, Thayer
Schulte
Wright Patterson Afb
Dayton
56Th
Steubenville
Thayer
Erie
Wright-Patterson
State Sales Tax Up For Senate Action
The article reports on legislative attempts to shape a state sales tax with Republicans split over rates and timing. GOP plans press a 3 percent tax while the house favors 2 percent, with governors and revenue estimates debated. Opposition notes the measure may resemble a retail sales tax and hinges on future revenue projections.
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Senate
Gent
House
Republicans Introduce Tax Shift Aims 480 Million
Lawmakers propose new two percent tax on select items to raise 480 million dollars for the remainder of the biennium. The plan details a broad shift in tax policy and anticipates revenue to fund state programs.
Fire Damages Temporary Dorm at St. Francis College
A fire yesterday gutted a temporary dormitory on the St. Francis College campus in Loretto Pennsylvania. Sixteen students lived there but only two were present. both escaped injury. Officials said the blaze likely started from an explosion in a gas heating system with losses estimated at 10 000 to 15 000 dollars.
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Associated Presa Loretto
St. Francis College
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