Prison population drop tied to work program in Erie County
Erie County Prison Warden Bruce Reeder notes daily average inmates fell from 68 in May 1963 to 45 in May 1984, citing a county policy of using Working prisoners at the County Hospital. The rest of the items include a false alarm at Marion street, Independence Day courthouse closures, a reported theft witnessed by James Hickey, a Father's Day shirt giveaway win for Corry, police inquiries into a street fight incident, county assessment figures, a planning grant, a suspected gang fight near Lawrence Airport, injuries from a hay wagon fall, a car damage incident on North Center street, and several minor injuries from falls and accidents.
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Erie County
Bruce Reeder
Erie
Reeder
Corry
West Main Street
West Main
First Avenue
West Pleasant Street
YMCA Calendar Week of June 29 Highlights
The calendar lists daily YMCA programs for the week beginning Monday June 29. Activities include swimming groups such as Girls Swim and Women’s Swim, youth classes like Life Saving Junior TOPS and various Boys and Girl beginner and Minnow programs, plus events like Molly Rudolph Swim Party and High School Coed and a Bullets vs Celtic basketball game at 7 pm on Wednesday.
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Flying Wish
Shark
Royals
Lakers
Jina High
Molly Rudolph
Nooh Met
Bullets
Celtic
Francis
Weekend Recreation Schedule Highlights
A compact listing outlines fall weekend activities at the Bay venue. Activities include a 4 p.m. Flying Fish session, 7 p.m. Junior High Dance, 7 p.m. Family Swim, 8 p.m. Adult Coed, 1 p.m. Gray Coed, 2 p.m. Jr High Coed, morning high school coed at six to eight p.m. with family swims throughout.
Gas Well Blast Injures Three Men Near Westmoreland
A gas well explosion on a farm near a Westmoreland County town left three men in serious condition. Workers halted drilling to change a bit when a rock flew from the hole, sparks ignited a blast, and the fire burned about three hours before control. Detained at Monongahela General Hospital were Paul McClure, 45, of Waynesburg, operator, and two Fairview, W. Va., workers Daryl Pyle, 19, and Clifford Yost, 7.
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Monongahelly General Hospital
Paul McClure
Waynesburg
Daryl Pyle
Clifford Yost
Fairview
W. Vit
Massive Fish Kill In Ohio River Attributed To Gasoline Leak
Donald T. Duke, city water superintendent, said a break in a gasoline linedumped several hundred gallons into the Ohio River at McKees Rocks Pa near Pittsburgh. The contaminated water reached the area causing thousands of dead fish to float on the river yesterday. Fishermen reported bass carp and shad among the casualties.
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Eost Limnnany
Unio
Ohio
Donald T. Duke
McKees Rocks
Pittsburgh
Reds Seek Indictment Against U S 5
The Justice Department weighs new steps against the Communist party amid a long legal fight. Officials consider inviting a willing volunteer to register the party and present the case before a grand jury, attempting to outmaneuver past court rulings over the party’s status and activities.
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Tureals
Tt Ba
Sunense Curt
Bowral
Communist Aciin
Sviet Union
Justice Department
Corry Journal: Party Indictment Pending Disclosure
A damaged clipping discusses a political party indictment and the timing of disclosure. It notes the party plans to register with the Justice Department, facing government scrutiny and internal actions, with a focus on reporting and transparency once the indictment is returned.
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Ccorry Journal
Reagan
Changes in Pennsylvania Highways End Holiday Travel
Secretary of Highways announced changes to holiday travel rules to improve safety on major routes. Disruptions expected Thursday and Friday with Monday service resuming. officials urge drivers to plan ahead and follow posted signs.
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Pennsylvania
Hunry DB
Hare Rh
Stile Secretary of Highways
Vordoy
Santty
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Marion Street
Jerome Davis
James J. Hickey
Connie
Spring Streets
Hickey
Herbert Rogers
R. D
Paul
County Commissionjae
Federal Urban Planning Assistance Office
Christopher Capotis
Lawrence
Clymer
Tanya
Vincent Legters
R. D. J. Clymer
Corry Memorial Hospital
John Bensink
North Center Street
Columbus- Avenue
North Center
Steven
Glenn Kerry
Clyde Lawson
East South Street
Lawson
Loblaws
California
Valencia
SWIFT
Swift’ming
Orchard Park
BOF
YMCA
Pamma Y Lyama
George A. Myers
First Methodist Church
Walter W. Gilliland
National Banks
U. 5. Reds
Clsid
Rend
Posse Lumber
Milton Kingsley
Earl
Uy Auto
N. Center St
Chevrolet
Turben’s Auto Service
Columbus, Po
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