Federal conference eyed on miners' strike and gas rates
Cities Corry Erie and War in press for a Public Service Commission date to hear arguments in the Pennsylvania Gas Company rate dispute. Counsel voice optimism for a fall decision as testimony is completed and cross examination postponed to a later date. The case, long in litigation, has drawn statewide interest amid criticism of the commission and rising costs across business and industry.
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Erie
Warvin
Publi Service Commission
Pennsylvania Gas Company
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Ula
Public Service Commission
Varly Freat
Comhinasion
de Menying
Poon
John Mi Rico
Fitsburgh
Jyhe
Cppralsi
Gaa Company
Holly the Gag Company
Ansnret Ist
Winehot
Sland
Catholic Church Urges Catholics to Defend Rights in Spain
A circulated message signed by leading church authorities and Cardinal Segura urges Catholics to defend church rights in Spain amid anti religious unrest. It calls Catholics to participate in elections to elect a constitutional assembly, insisting the church remains separate from politics while defending faith and social order.
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United Press
Toledo
Spain
Spai
Fem
Lading Cmiureh
Cardinal Segura
Cardua
Mana
Repiblican
Hentefort
ChthOllcs
Child set fires in home near Main Street
A neighbor boy about eight years old entered the residence of Thomas J. Messenger at 60 East Main Street and started fires in five or six places using paper as fuel. Firefighters saved the house with about $100 in damage to furniture and rugs. no one was home when the blazes began and the boy was seen leaving as neighbors rushed to help. The incident was discovered early and the loss was contained.
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Thomas J. Messenger
East Main Street
Muir
East South Street
Pittsburgh Youngstown canal route favored
June 12 Governor Pinchot’s canal board will urge Congress to approve the Pittsburgh and Youngstown route for the Lake Hirleohid River canal. Chairman Alex W. Pann said the War Department rivers and harbors committee will be asked to favorably report. Estimated cost is $101,000,000. The board ordered a survey of expected tonnage from local manufacturers on the route.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Pinchot
Canal Board
Congress
Pittspurgh
Youngstown
Lake Hirleohid River
Alex W. Pann
Rivers and Harbors Committee
War Department
Bomb blasts shake Oak Park area in Chicago
A powerful bomb exploded in an Oak Park neighborhood, shaking windows a block away and sending pipe fragments through double walls. It struck the Thomas L Harrigan auto sales room, causing about seven thousand dollars in damage. No motive is known. several families narrowly escaped injury as bomb fragments pierced walls and woodwork.
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Chicago
Oak Park
Service Department
Thomas L. Harrigan
Witich
Amelia Earhart Putnam Unharmed After Autogiro Crash
Amelia Earhart Putnam escaped unhurt when her autogiro crashed into a crowd in Abilene Texas as she prepared to fly to Dallas. The craft rose then plunged, a minor air eddy blamed for the mishap. She exited shaken but safe as inspectors noted damaged motors and propellers. repairs expected in three to four days so she can resume her journey.
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Abilene
Texas
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Phtnam
Harbor Grace
England
Marriage of Lincoln's Parents Re-enacted at Harrodsburg temple dedication
In Harrodsburg Kentucky on June 12 a pageant reenacted the marriage of Nancy Hanks and Thomas Lincoln at the Lincoln marriage temple dedication. The event featured Stagecrafters from Transylvania College portraying pioneers, 48 young women representing the 48 states, 13 children as the original colonies, and gifts from Mrs. Edmond Burke Ball. Gov. Sampson presided, with Rep. Doak delivering the dedicatory address as the ceremony aired on a national radio network.
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James M. Kerr
United Press
Harrodsburg
Nancy Hanks
Thomas Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Transylvania College
Lexington
Vic Lincoln
Temple
Jesse Head
Pioneer Memorial State Park
Mercer
Boyle
Indiana
Lncoln
Corry High School Holds 1981 Commencement
A large crowd attended Corry High School's 1981 commencement as 76 graduates, including 37 girls and 39 boys, received diplomas. The ceremony featured a march by the orchestra, three student speakers with salutatory and valedictory addresses, and performances by the Boys Quartette before closing remarks urging graduates to seek meaningful recreation and civic involvement.
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Corry High School
Rom Corry High School
Lupille Murray
Frank A. Wimner
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Mary Jeannatte Colegrave
Lord Byron
Seredy
Dorothy Mary ‘Auer
Ayer
Dominick Falcone
Robert Paulson
Armour Hillstrom
Ray Beagle
Galloway
Brahe
John Hastyszyn
Bluet
Marke
Princips
Howard J. Sheen
Highway Patrol Arrests In Corry Address Traffic Violations
Highway patrol officers conducted a morning operation in Corry making a dozen arrests for traffic and automobile violations. Several drivers faced fines ranging from 5 to 40 dollars, with licenses tied to New York operators having expired May 1st. Authorities plan frequent future checks to curb violations near the city.
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Corry
New York State
Final Rites for Mayor C. L. Alexander Today
Funeral services for Mayor C. E. Alexander were held this afternoon with state county and municipal teachers and relatives in attendance. The home service was semi private while large crowds gathered along North Center Street to honor the civic leader. Interment followed at Pitts Grove cemetery where a vast assembly was present for the final rites. A complete account will be in Saturday's edition.
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Lhe City
C E. Alexander
Genter Suwot
Pits Grove
Satin Day
Rail Magnates Seek 21 Percent Freight Rate Increase
New York June 12 Rail leaders from eastern western and southern groups unite to push a 21 percent blanket freight rate rise. They authorize a joint filing with the interstate commerce commission and state bodies to offset the railroads current financial slump. Details will be released by the commission and officials.
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Depres
New York
Cartier
Washington
Cartiers
Eastern
Western and Southern
Akr
Thre
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atate Commissions
Unces
Interstate Commerce Anm
Nifsstox
Prohibition Chief Reports Rising Jail Terms in Dry Cases
Federal Prohibition Director Woodcock released figures showing May jail sentences averaged 84 days longer than April, while fines decreased by $24. He said the trend, seen over 11 months of the dry regime, reflects focus on big commercial liquor operators and longer falls for major violators.
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United Press
Washington
Woodcock
Statisti Oa
Former Joliet convict Holliday killed during heist
United Press reports former Joliet convict Bert Holliday, tied to the Ronman train robbery that netted about $3,000,000, was shot and killed by railroad special agents in Stillwell Kas near the Missouri Pacific station. Agent Harmon was wounded in the arm. Holliday’s wife and a companion were detained. The seven year old robbery had involved an attorney and a postal inspector.
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Herbert Holliday
Missouri Pacific
Harnon
Holliday
Pardie
Cleveland Youth Confesses Accidental Sniper Shooting
Leen Wasilewski a 17 year old of Cleveland confessed to the slaying of 11 year old Miss Louise Gaudig of Johnstown Pa claiming the fatal shot on May 4 was accidental while toying with a .22 revolver. Detective Inspector Cornelius Woody said he will be charged with juvenile delinquency and faces an indeterminate sentence at Minefield Reformatory.
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Leen Wasilewski
Uvenilé Court
Louise Gaudig
Johnstown
Cornelius Woody
Juvenlé
Minefield Reformatory
Missi Gaudiz
East Side Street
Chicago
Wasilewski
Eastie
Cleveland Clinic
Pinchot aide brands walkout hunger strike in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on June 12 federal investigators detained five women in a hunger strike linked to the Semnaylyanii Bituminous strike. The group, part of a larger walkout of workers, were arrested after clashing with guards. The incident prompted calls for a conference with Labor Secretary James Davis as miners continued protests at several coal mines.
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Doak
United Press
Pittsburgh
Jebor
Arge
Libor
Montour No
Jalénelle Library
Shevil
Robert V. Cain
Sher U
Pennsylvania
Washington
Dok Lo
New Kensington
Fentsen
Ginford Pinchot
Avella
Ellsworth
New Kkensington
Rausenbach Way
Callifornis
ST Glairsville
Sherif Howard Dit
Differty Pita
Moneo
Belmont County
Visting
Worle
Wedding Unites Big Fortunes In Quiet London Ceremony
Anthony Drexel Biddle of Philadelphia wed Mrs. Margaret Schultz heiress and daughter of William Boyde Thompson capper magnate, in a quiet late night ceremony at Princess Row registry. Biddle’s prominence and Schultz’s vast wealth mark a union of two great American fortunes.
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United Press
London
America
Anthony Drexel Biddle
Philadelphia
Margaret Schultz
William Boyde Thompson
Princess Row Register
Biddle
A. J. Drexel Biddle
Mary G. Duke
Duke Copaceo
Schultz
United States
Gertrud? “Hickaen
Helena
Monk
Col
Thompson
Five Best Radio Entertainments Tonight
NBC and CBS network listings feature Little Jack Little on WEAF and Kate Smith with the Bowells Sisters on WABC. NBCs Ws2 airs Billy Jones and Broje Hare, with Bau Theatre of the Ain on WEAF NBC in prime slots.
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NBC
Little Jack Little
WABC
CBS
Kate Smith
Swanes
Wie Bowell Sisters
Ws2
Billy Jones
Broje Hare
Bau ‘Theatre of the
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