Keystone Briefs Highlight Record Building Activity Decade
Harrisburg reports 160 may be peak year for construction activity with 57,415,945 worth and 684 permits issued, best December in four years. Pittsburgh sees Man of the Year award to John W. Galbreath of Pirates, De Bonis convicted of illegal liquor on a farm, and traffic death case in Monroeville. Cincinnati firm Feekin Can buys Pittsburgh Plastics Division of American Can Co in West Pittsburg, Pa., 80 workers.
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Joe Manfred
Leroy
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Pittsburgh Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Feekin Can? Co
Cincinnati
American Can Co
West Pittsburg
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Venango County Approves Cost Of Living Pay Rise
Venango County commissioners approved a cost of living raise set at 97 percent of county employees. The plan adds about $4,020 yearly, with no tax increase and no across the board hike. Based on a COLA index of 5.0 and a half percent, 67 fulltime workers receive the adjustment. last year raises totaled nearly $19,000.
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Alvin Kable
Sue
Rayburn Smith clash over Rules Committee power in House
In Washington, a power struggle unfolds between Speaker Sam Rayburn and Rep. Howard W. Smith over enlarging the Rules Committee. Rayburn seeks to weaken a Republican Southern coalition, while Smith defends conservative leadership. The two veterans, both long tenured, maneuver through private talks as Kennedy’s legislative program hinges on the committee battle. Smith, Virginia banker and farmer, leads Southern conservatives. Rayburn, Texas cattleman and veteran of Roosevelt era reforms, wields the Speakership with influence.
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Roosevelt
Europe Hails Kennedy Speech Across Continent
AP dispatch from Moscow reports global press reaction to Kennedy’s address. London Daily Express urges Americans to wake up while Die Welt predicts relief and a shift into faster gear. Paris Combat calls it a mild awakening, without panic, and West Berlin papers note lack of East West tension reference.
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Ando
United States
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West Germany
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West Berlin
Mail frames Kennedy like Churchill for truth-telling
The Daily Mail compares John F. Kennedy to Sir Winston Churchill, praising both for not being afraid to tell the people the truth. The remark positions Kennedy in a lineage of brave wartime leadership and blunt public honesty.
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Daily Mail
Kennedy
Sir Winston Churchill
Chimp Tests Space Capsule Ride in Trial Flight
A chimp pilot aboard a space chamber prepares for a 4 200 mile an hour suborbital trial with a recovery area set 290 meters downrange. Six of seven astronauts attend the test with Virgil Grissom away on Mercury business. The onboard light panel signals the chimp to press levers every 20 seconds, rewarding correct responses and shocking for missed actions.
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America
Space Chamber
Virgil Grissom
St. Louis
Praject Mercury
Warren Co doubles timberland tax in 1982 assessment shift
Warren County commissioners raised timberland valuations on the recommendation of Chief Assessor Fred Linkner. The revaluation targets timber and real estate values, with timberland average now near 750 per acre. Substantial gains in several townships are noted, while Corydon and Kinzua may move to Elkland Meads.
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Eldred
South-west
Pittsfield
Corydon Township
Kinzua Township
Elkind Meads
Waren County
Etna Eruption Rules Volcano Throws Stones and Smoke
Mt Etna in Sicily, Europe’s tallest volcano, erupted today hurling incandescent stones and sand from the main crater with clouds of white smoke. Volcanologists say no danger is expected for villages far below on the slopes.
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Sicily
Mt. Etna
Europe
Advertising: Meerdine's Furniture sale and install services
Announce affordable pricing for MEERDINE'S FURNITURE and ARMSTRONG floor and wall installations by D EB McCray Aluminum Products. Free estimates and contact Corry numbers provided. Also lists a new 1980 Ford 1/2-ton truck with price 915.00.
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