Cleanup continues after city storm floods Johnson Bros building
The downpour inundated 218 South First Avenue with over two feet of sludge from backed sewers. Owner K Everett Johnson says pumping out is impossible and workers must shovel the mush away. Similar damage plagued the International Foam Co on West Main, where firemen pumped about 100,000 gallons of water after nearly six hours of effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawn
Johnson Bros. Company
South First Avenue
K. Everett Johnson
International Foam Company
West Main Street
Eaton
Seizure Of Licenses Rejected In Pennsylvania House
In Harrisburg a proposed amendment to the new motor vehicle code to allow police to seize licenses of drivers arrested for drunk or drugged driving was defeated 152 to 42 as unconstitutional. Rep. Ralph D. Pratt argued for the measure while Rep. James P. Ritter opposed, noting concerns about due process and immediate license custody pending hearings. The House aims to finish action on the code amid over 100 amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
House
Ralph D. Pratt
Lawrence
Pratt
James P. Ritter
Lehigh
Welfare Probers Judge Childrens Services In Clear
Erie welfare investigators reported that Children’s Services of Erie County is in substantial compliance with the Child Abuse Act while launching a performance audit into handling cases including the Rev Daniel Davies matter. The team interviewed staff and police officials and recommended minor improvements to be outlined in a later report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Erie County
Daniel Davies
Irene Britton
State Welfare Department
Pennsylvania
Britton
Davies
Children’s Services
Children's Services
Carl ‘Triola
Lce
Lynne Mountz
Robert Chase
Bethlehem Steel to close Grace Mine and Cornwall Plant
Bethlehem Steel plans to close its Grace Mine near Morgantown and its Cornwall plant in Lebanon County after July 17. About 735 maintenance and production workers face layoff at the mine, and around 60 more will lose jobs at the Cornwall facility. The company cites economic considerations and the impact of steel industry conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem, FA
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Grace
Morgantown
Sheriff Seeks Funds for Overtime Amid Erie Strike
Erie County Sheriff Andrew Waniger demands money to pay deputies overtime to enforce a court ordered strike injunction at Erie Press Systems. Judge Carney limited mass picketing and ordered deputies at the plant gates during rush hours. Union members from IAM Local Lodge 1 walked off two weeks ago in a contract dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Erie County
Andrew Waniger
Hanisek
Edward Carney
Erie Press Systems
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Lodge 1
Hopkins bills county offices to issue licenses locally
Rep Forest W Hopkins of Corry introduces a measure to place license applications, registrations, plates, and driver licenses under the county treasurer in each county. The county would keep a portion of fees to fund clerical costs and road work, aiming to speed processing and funnel more funds into local roads and bridges. The plan seeks quick committee action and a floor vote to begin soon. In Fort Collins, an extension specialist notes swimsuit choices depend on use, recommending a full-coverage suit for swimming and a bikini for sunbathing, depending on comfort and fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest W. Hopkins
Corry
Penndot
Harrisburg
Hopkins Btill
Department of Transportation
Hopkins
House Transportation Committee
Fort Collins
Col
Mildred Crawford
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Service
Amputation Used As Punishment in Pakistan Turmoil
In Rawalpindi residents fear crime spike after Pakistan’s government declares amputations as a penalty. An officer notes a drastic drop in disorderly behavior, while a Muslim engineer questions the drastic measure as irreversible. The plan requires a surgeon and local anesthesia and must pass review by Gen. Zia following Bhutto’s overthrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawalpindi
Pakistan
Oar
Zia
Bhutto
Fire Levels Polk Building
FRANKLIN An abandoned Polk State School building was destroyed by fire about 2 p.m. Thirty five to forty five firefighters battled the blaze until 7 p.m. A state police fire marshal will investigate. Two firefighters were treated for minor burns and heat exhaustion. Responding units included Polk VFC, Polk Center, Rocky Grove and Sandy Creek.
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Franklin
Polk State School
Polk
Thomas Chatham
Chatham
Erie
Chatham Hiefre Chet
Franklin Hospital
Polk Vfc
Polk Center
Rocky Grove
Sandy Creek
Local notes on bloodmobile drive and community visits
Florence Sherlock reports a Red Cross Bloodmobile in Titusville on July 21 with appointments encouraged. Family and friends share visits, reunions, and well wishes including Pauline Bryant’s move to Fort Worth and a July 9 marriage of Keith Bishop. Community members attend picnics, fishing tales, and hospital updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Sherlock
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Dorothy Staub
Neville
Titusville High
Pauline Bryant
Evans City
Staub
Ft. Worth
Texas
Priscilla
Pauline
Don
Evelyn) Merkle
Michael
Dennis
Isaac
Evelyn
Russell Hinkler
Foster
Northast
Stover
Keith Bishop
Frances Sturdevant
Geer
Kenneth Coutt
Kenneth Jr
Polk
Kenny Jr
Keith Nichols
North East
Robert
Florence) Nichols
Fred
Myrtle) Thomas
St. Vincent Hospital
Erie
Summer Notes From Sparta and Nearby Families
Sparta families share vacation news and visits across Mentor Bedford Naples and Erie. Highlights include the Nichols and Wilhelm families at Panama Rocks and Hemlock Lakes summer events for Sportywood Semac Industries, plus Gulf Oil raising its dividend to 47 cents a share payable Sept. 12 for holders of record July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Wilhelm
Mentor
Joseph Nichols
Panama Rocks
N.Y
Barbara Nichols
Greg
Bedford
Nichols
Main Street
William Reese
Tennessee
Sportywood
Semac Industries
Hemlock Lakes
Spring Creek
Jackie Wible
Naples
Fla
Tammy Coon
Roger Coon
Kenya
Africa
Robert Nichols
Ava Risenberick
Erie
Raymond Roses
GULF
New York
Gulf Oil Corp
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Childrens
Clear
Bethlehem Steel
Woodworth
Union City
Sparta
Bernus Point, N.Y
Junie Schenck
THE
Ohio Express
National Bank of Corry
Kathy Roneker
George Smith
East Main Street
Jerry Bell
Kathy
ADVT
Boum Omar Statry
COWRY
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