Erie Solicitor Moves On Gas Rates Based On Heating BTU
Erie solicitor Gerald Weber pushed for Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission action to set gas rates tied to heating value rather than supply source. He argued Interlake Gas delivers lower BTU gas to Erie customers while Pennsylvanian Gas Co pays higher prices to suppliers, harming local consumers. Weber dismissed last week’s PUC rider as predictable and warned against delaying the two large rate increases sought by the Interlake contract holders.
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Titerlake Gas
Tor Wiley
Weber Sand
Mamie Reagan's Post Inaugural Parade Endurance Record
Observers recount First Lady Mamie Reagan completing a 16 hour inaugural day schedule including a long parade, reviewing stands, and attending inaugural balls. Spectators estimate she appeared cheerful and engaged though visibly tired after the lengthy sequence.
NY Mad Bomber Captured After Long Manhunt
Police report New York mad bomber Henry Metesky was captured after a long manhunt. He allegedly planted bombs in New York and Waterbury during the 1940s and 1950s, targeting Consolidated Edison property and public sites. He claimed job injuries spurred the campaign and admitted to several Christmas week acts, while police credit cooperation with The Journal American for the arrest.
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Motesky
Water floods streets as thaw continues in city
Water remained in streets yesterday and today despite partial relief. Guy Stafford, at East Washington street and Maple avenue, spent yesterday afternoon trying to drain water from in front of his house. Local weather observer Leo Neckers notes warm weather since the weekend melted about 11 inches of snow on the ground.
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Leo Neckers
Eisenhowers inaugural verses a changing American mood
A comparison of President Eisenhower s second inaugural address with Lincoln and Roosevelt reveals a shift in tone and expectations. Eisenhower s words emphasize a long struggle against communism, while Lincoln and Roosevelt offered frame turning moments of war and economic reform. The piece notes Eisenhower s lack of Lincoln Roosevelt level executive control and broader global challenges.
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Roosevelt
Police Seek North East Freddie In Stab Attempt
Police search for a man dubbed North East Freddie after a quarrel led to a stabbing attempt on the Lee Brothers. Lee Hudson, 48, was hospitalized after suffering a stab to two fingers while defending against the knife man at Hamot Hospital.
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Freddie
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Fice
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Hamot ‘Hospital
Eisenhower’s Early Policy Marks Limited New Action
Eisenhower offered hope for improvement but few new actions beyond existing American policy. He promised military strength and foreign aid, already in place before his 1953 inauguration. The passage critiques the lack of new measures despite rhetoric.
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Eisenhower
Towboat Jennie 2 Fire Damages Barge on River
Fire broke out in the engine room of the towboat Jennie 2 near Braddock on the Monongahela River after it towed a barge loaded with 1200 barrels. The crew detached the barge and steered Jennie 2 to shore where firefighters battled the blaze for two hours. owner Chutes estimates damage at $10,000.
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Monorigahelt
Braddock
Greek Killed In Cyprus Riot Sparks Islandwide Unrest
A Greek man was shot dead as Greek and Turkish factions clashed in Valence and Nicosia, triggering arson against Greek-owned shops. The violence, tied to tensions after a Turkish policeman’s death, left fifteen injured and led to a dawn curfew in the capital.
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Thi Shina
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Eoka Greek Cyariot
Cyprus
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Erie City plans bond sale for streets projects
Erie to sell 2,000,000 streets bond issue approved in November and 850,000 related bonds in March. Tight bond market may push rates up, delaying street and sewer work into summer. Parking Authority also delays a nearby project due to market conditions, while city faces taxpayer service demands.
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Wilczak
Tom Dot
Erie Parking Authority
St .Vincent Hospital
UN Arms Debate Heads for Showdown in 1958
The article reports on a tense UN debate over banning nuclear tests with nations split on Sweden's proposal to ban all blasts. Skepticism surrounds a joint testing ground and a phased ban plan. US had floated advance registration as a step toward a total ban, while Soviet and Communist sources weighed in on the adequacy of proposed measures.
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