Weather and civic notes from Erie county district items
The U S Weather Bureau forecast calls for a five day period of cold temperatures in Western Pennsylvania with daytime highs in the mid 20s and lows from 10 to 20 degrees. Snow flurries are expected with a light snow period Tuesday and Wednesday. Unemployment compensation issued this week totaled 82 540 checks worth 3 549 622 dollars. Real estate transfers include Enoch B Cornish to Stephen T Rasey in Sparta Township. Police handled nuisance calls, civil disputes over parking, and a reported incident on First Avenue. A garbage problem on East Church Street drew neighbor complaints and health department involvement due to rat concerns. A man was found bleeding on First Avenue and admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital. Christmas Seals drive reports 54 318 dollars raised versus 58 241 last year, with a nine county goal of 142 500 dollars for 1968. A 15 year old boy from Spring Creek is scheduled for surgery at Corry Memorial Hospital for a severed tendon in his right hand. The Franklin Redevelopment Authority announces a 25 000 dollar federal grant, bringing the project total to 690 526 dollars. Grand jury indictments will be presented against 18 Crawford County defendants. 15 others plan to plead guilty. William Ingalls and Larry Beezub of Union City face burglary and larceny charges. Retirement plans announced for William F Troxell and Elwood Deeter of the Pennsylvania Department of Highways Franklin district, Deeter serving since 1927.
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Tne
U.S. Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania
Crawford County
Meadville
William Ingalls
Union City
Larry James Beezub
U S Gun Sale Curbs Only Affect Dealer
Federal law restricting federally licensed gun dealers from selling handguns to under 21 and rifles or ammunition to under 18 does not bar private sales to underage buyers. State police say interpretation aligns with IRS guidance. statute took effect December 16. State law allows county judges to issue pistol permits to 16 year olds and permits ownership of rifles and shotguns at that age.
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Albany
Internal Revenue Service
The Enigmatic Miss Kepple Shows Odd Will and Wealth
For a year Miss Kepple resided at Oak Hill Nursing Homes Hempfield Township administrator Doris Kucenic notes she carried stocks in a purse and a nonfunctional savings approach. Her will hints at a 1961 milestone and a plan to distribute assets to each state with a U.S. connection while remaining health focused.
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United States
Oak Hill
Hempfield Township
Doris Kucenic
Miss Kepple
Spain imposes three month state of emergency and presses censorship
Madrid under General Franco declares a three month state of emergency and muzzles the press to counter alleged international plot. Police gain warrantless search power, detention without charge, exile, and ban public gatherings as opponents and Basque separatists face crackdown amid student protests.
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Madrid
Francisco Franco
Franco
Barcelona
Back To At Least The Knee Movement Urged For Women
A writer laments short hemlines and mini skirts seen in fashion shows and on TV, arguing for a “Back To At Least The Knee” movement to keep America beautiful. The piece also notes conflicts in Vietnam with U S troops in Tay Ninh and Long Binh, and reports the loss of 1,000 helicopters with two wounded crewmen rescued.
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France
America
Saigon
Tay Ninh
Long Binh
Phuoc Long
1St Air Cavalry Division
U.S
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Enoch B. Cornish
Stephen T. Rasey
Sparta Township
Snyder Circle
East Church Street
Erie County Health Department
First Avenue
Corry
Christmas Seals
Erie County
Gordon J. Gebhardt
Erie
Christmas Seal
West &Th Street
Jerry
Clarence Cox Jr
Spring Creek
Corry Memorial Hospital
Franklin Redevelopment Authority
Colonial Fort Plaza
Franklin
William F. Troxell
Elwood Deeter
Department of Highways
Deeter
Department
U. S
Tradean Watch Sale
Taylor’s Jewelers Corner
Spring and South Sts
Mr. Winter
Stewart Road
Corry Area
Eaton
Spain
George Cooklis
E.F.M
Crystal Coal CO
Maple Ave
TAA Building
Cially
Penelec
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Broad ST
Johnstown
G.E.B. i
Sy Os
corRy We Penn
Canter Street
PiveReTan
Reg
Price Ag
Eeee
Orchard Park
Libry Ib
C. Fruit Cocktail 1
Colgate Instant Share
Cherry Valley Pork
Jamestown Business College
Fairmount Ave
Jamestown
N.Y
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