Pennsylvania groups seek SSI aid increase for elderly and disabled
More than 10,000 signers urged Gov. Shapp and the legislature to boost Pennsylvania’s state contribution to Supplemental Security Income. Gov. Shapp did not attend the petition presentation and did not comment. State official notes Pennsylvanians’ elderly incomes are among the nation’s lowest. The state currently adds $20 a month for a single person and $40 for a couple, totaling $146 and $249 respectively.
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Gravy Train State Study Withdrawn by Secretary
State Sen. Richard C. Frame praised Commerce Secretary John O Connor after the state scrapped a proposed wholesale and retail business survey costing over 130000. Frame and business groups argued the data was already available from federal census reports and that the move saves taxpayer money while avoiding redundant forms.
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O'Connor
Commerce Department
Tractor Pull Draws Big Crowds in Harrisburg
Harrisburg AP reports the 1975 Winternational Class A Tractor Pull at the Farm Show drew 9,000 spectators with a $24,000 purse. Drivers piloted supercharged tractors to 200-foot hills with sleds, some using Allison aircraft engines. Indiana and Illinois drivers won most prizes. Ansonia Ohio farmer Ron Barga placed second in the top class.
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First Victories for Y Girls in Local YMCA Meet
After six meets of losses Corry YMCA girls posted three wins in Oil City action across Midget Cadet and Senior divisions. Denise Rozelle won butterfly and medley for the Seniors, Jill Bennett and Cindy Lansberry led Cadets, while Gail Pass topped Juniors and Jan Johnson swept the Midget events.
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Chris Yoakum
Oil City
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Cindy Lansberry
Lori Miller
Denise Rozelle
Gail Pass
Jean Zarger
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Cindy Lansbarry
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Y Boy Splashmen Take Three At OC
Hight new boys YMCA swimming records fell as locals swept three of four categories from Oil City in the final meet of Jack McIntyre’s season. The Midgets improved to 6-1 with a fifth straight win while Cadets rose to 4-1 in the last five meets. Jim Kloss and Denny Hogan set new Midget marks, the 10-yard relay team broke the record, and Cadets added multiple records including a 200-yard freestyle relay. Preps’ Ross Fargo set a team best in the 50-yard breaststroke despite the loss.
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John Shuster
Doug Craker
Barry Clark
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Scott Rooker
Ross Fargo
Corry Riflers Split Upholds 5-0 mark in league play
Corry Riflers remained undefeated at 5-0 in Northwestern Pennsylvania rifle standings while splitting a match with Lawrence Park No 2. Andy Gusken led with 395.2 and Marge Shaver 392.1 in 1971-66 victory. in Handicap LP won 1972-1957.5 as Weeks, Guskea, Gifford trailed. The boys’ meet included freestyle events with Denny Hogan and J Eckstrom excelling in fly and backstroke. Havlicek closeto milestone and 1,000-point seasons noted ahead of Jan 31 Boston-Cleveland game.
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Bob Cousy
Jerry West
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