Storms Sweep Pennsylvania Cause Major Damages
Thunderstorms moved across Pennsylvania at up to 40 mph causing about 50000 dollars in damage at a Cambria County park. A tornado overturned four campers and damaged four more near Prince Gallitzin State Park as another mobile home and a concrete storage shed were blown apart. No injuries were reported. National Weather Service issued tornado watches for eastern counties and a warning for Westmoreland Fayette and Washington. Power outages affected thousands in Philadelphia area with 291 people in Overbrook Park without power for about an hour. Flooding forced rerouting on the Schuylkill Expressway and funnel clouds were sighted near Shickshinny Hollidaysburg and near Pittsburgh International Airport.
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Pennsylvania
Cambria
Prince Gallitzin State Park
National Weather Service
Westmoreland
Fayette
Washington
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Power and Light Co
Sellersville
Northhampton
Philadelphia Electric Co
Overbrook Park
Schuykill Expressway
Weather Service
Shickshinny
Luzerne County
Hollidaysburg
Greater Pittsburgh International Airport
Centre
Greene Counties
Sewers Open for Customer Hookups in City Areas
City officials announce that residents in areas of the 1974 sanitary sewer construction may obtain permits to connect to the lines. Permits cost one dollar and are issued at the City Administrator's office. Work for connecting is at the property owner’s expense and must be arranged by them.
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East Columbus Avenue
Meadow Lane
East Church Street
William Street
Seventh Street
East Street
City to Repair Leaks After Council Approves Roofing
City Council unanimously approved repairs by John H. Perry Roofing of Warren without bidding due to the expected cost below 1500 dollars. Repairs at the police station fire station 1 and Municipal Building total about 195?706 with police listing 485 and fire and building around 706.
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John H. Perry
Warren
Perry
David Johnson
Johnson
Rainfall Totals in Corry Area Reach Four Inches
Local observer Paula Mountain reports nearly four inches of rain in Corry since last Friday with a peak of 1.41 inches in a single day yesterday. Only daylight Wednesday had no rain this past week. An extra 30 inches fell early today, threatening local vegetable gardens if rain continues.
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Corry
Paula Mountain
Copter Swoops In, Escapes Inmates From Prison Yard
A hijacked helicopter nosed into Southern Michigan Prison in Jackson and plucked one or two inmates to freedom before fleeing toward Munith. State police say an unidentified pilot was hijacked, the escapees switched to a getaway car, a woman was later found in the car and questioned. Deputies plan to press a manhunt with tracking dogs and a state police helicopter while a head count is conducted at the prison.
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Jackson, Mich
Southern Michigan
Jackson
Jackson County
Forrest Jacob
Jacob
Munich
Robert Brown
State Corrections Department
Charles Bronson
Mexico
Postwar Jobless Rate Rises to 9.2 Percent in May
Washington AP reports unemployment climbed to 9.2 percent in May, a postwar high, while total employment rose for the second straight month. The Labor Department tallied 8.5 million jobless and 84.4 million employed as the labor force grew to 92.9 million. Analysts call the May gains a positive sign amid continued joblessness.
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Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Federal Reserve Board
Commerce Department
Conference Board
The
Britons Favor Market Remain in European Community
London AP reports early returns show Britain voting about three to one to stay in the European Common Market. In a region of England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland the tally was 802 for remain 275 against. Turnout was about 75 percent of the 40 million eligible voters, close to typical general election rates.
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London
Britain
England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
Peak n Peak Revenues Rise at Peek n Peak
Peek n Peak Recreation Inc of Clymer reports record nine month revenues of 2,825,623 for year ending March 31 1975, up 40 percent from 2,021,900 for year ending June 30 1974. Operating loss narrowed to 64,063. Chairman Gravink credits normal skiing and first full year Inn at the Peak to growth. Capital assets rose from 2.5 million to 7.6 million with Inn at the Peak golf course and facilities authorities built.
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Peek ‘N’ Peak Recreation, Inc
Clymer Today
Peek ‘N’ Peak
Philip T. Gravink
Inn at-the-Peak
Federal Takeover? Grain inspections under review
Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz floated a possible federal takeover of grain inspections though no decision has been made. A proposal would mirror meat inspections with federal oversight of grain, while current law bans federal inspection and grading of grain but requires federal licensing of private inspectors. Grand juries in New Orleans and Houston have returned nearly a score of indictments in a broad export inspection probe, as investigations continue into bribery and substandard grain handling.
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Washington
Earl L. Butz
Butz
Boards of Trade
New Orleans
Houston
U.S
Farflung
No fault auto insurance view sparks constitutional debate
Attorney General Edward Levi told the Senate Commerce Committee the proposed national no fault insurance bill is probably unconstitutional and that states should be allowed to enact their own auto insurance plans. He warned of possible organized crime involvement though no proof shown. Sen Hubert Humphrey announced a June 19 hearing on the export issue and indicted Butz for grain inspection troubles, while others urged federalization of the service.
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Edward Levi
Senate Commerce Committee
Butz
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Edward Mezvinsky
Dlowa
Humphrey
Council Lets Sewer Pacts
City Council awarded curb and storm sewer contracts for this year. George W. Tinko won the curb bid of 2800 dollars for North Center Street. Unlimited Construction Company of State College won the storm sewer bid, with work on seven streets pending city engineer review.
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North Centertreet
Smith
Frederick Street
George W. Tinko
Ben Heeter and Company
Emlenton
Pittsfield Construction Company
Youngsville
Unlimited Construction Company
Staiistown Pa
Mead Avenue
Mound
Marion
Congress
South
Frederick
Americans Begin to Spend as Economy Shows Signs of Recovery
Americans are starting to spend again after a year of caution as retail and auto sales rise. Tax rebates totaling 8.1 billion dollars support consumer optimism while inflation eases and confidence grows, though savings remain possible for many households.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
Elsie Watters
Tax Foundation Inc
Watters
Irwin Kellner
Hanover Trust Co
Sears Roebuck & Co
J.C. Penney Co
Montgomery Ward Co
U.S
Consumer Credit
The
Federal Reserve Board
Labor Department
Commerce Department
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