Senate Hearing on Home Rule in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg witnesses from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh attend a Senate committee hearing on a bill to grant Pennsylvania cities optional home rule powers. The measure would let first through third class cities choose their form of local government with constraints. opposition from the League of Third Class Cities, which warns third class cities already suffer from the existing law.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Man
Philadelphia
Fittshnegh
Senate
Pennsylvania
Committee of
Allegheny County Taxpayers League
League of
Walter Greenwood
Coatesville
Readings singer Lin Anderson wins Bok award in Philadelphia
Lin Anderson, a 63 year old Philadelphia native described as a world reading singer, pledged charity and education funding and accepted the $10,000 Edward Bok award at the Academy of Music stage amid a distinguished audience. The event drew cheers as she expressed gratitude and humility for the honor.
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Philadelphia
Marlin Anderson
Edward &. Bok
Academy Inf Music
Gu- Flence
City to Close Deal for Radiator Plant Purchase
City representatives will finalize a purchase of parcel No. 2 of the former U S Radiator property on West Washington from Hetz Construction Co of Warren Ohio. Council approved bill 661 on final reading authorizing financing for the purchase and repairs with a 4500 loan. Officials also set assessments on units per City Engineer D D Williams, paving the way for a closing between Hetz and Corry Jamestown Manufacturing Corp that bought a unit along the tracks.
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ICITY
Hetz Constructiory Company
Warren
Ohio
Feldey
U. S. Radiator Corporation
West Washington
D. D. Williams
Desl
Heitz Company
Corry- Jamestown Manufacturing Corporsion
Ono
Slong
Train Crash at Arsenal Injures Many Commuters
A commuter train backing into the arsenal grounds collided with a freight train at 7:00 am. The impact derailed four more cars, with about 85 aboard in the damaged coach. Injured were sent to Warren Youngstown Ravenna and the Army field hospital. Pelici Pristello of Youngstown lost an arm. A locomotive aided transport to Ravenna.
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Warren
Youngstown
Ravenna
Army
Feld
Pelici Pristello
Arsenal
Arsenal Station
Raverna
Funeral Rites for Watson G Pangborn Held in Prewsbury NY
Services conducted Monday at Stanley funeral home Prewsbury for Watson G Pangborn noted as Corry resident and father of C W Pangborn. Rev L Wagner officiated with Mrs Guy Stanley singing hymns. Burial in Maple Grove cemetery Prewsbury followed by a long list of local attendees and relatives. A separate report notes a barn fire on Miles Mansfield farm near Jamestown causing about 1500 dollars in losses before flames shifted to adjacent structures saved.
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Beners
Ray Martin
H. Carpenter
Lloyd Johnson
Edgar Panghorn
Frank Anderson
Harry Johnson
W. Pangborn
Marjorie
Raymond Burr
Wagner
Corty
Harold Erickson
Celston
Prank Anderson
Paul Delay
Phin
Jamestown
Joseph Inborn
Salamanca, N
Grant Pangborn
Felconer
Carroll Township
Miles Mansfield
Four Months Jail Terms For Eleven Drunk Drivers At Mercer
Judge George B. Rowley gave four month jail terms and $100 fines to eleven intoxicated drivers at Mercer on March 1. Nine others faced heavier penalties, with fines up to $900 and 90 days in jail for operating illegal pinball machines. Albert E. Mariacher of New Castle was fined $500 or four months for operating old machines at the Mogse club.
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Selective Service
Nine
Rowley
Albert E. Mariacher
New Castle
Mercer
Second Death From Severe Frigid Spell Continues
The report details ongoing extreme cold across the Midwest and Northeast with 30 below in Memidjl Minnesota and zero readings in Maryland and Maine. Ice floe fishing dangers near Lake Superior eased as workers reached inland lands while western New York faced 40 mile winds and widespread freezing across Florida and the Gulf Coast foresees more cold and heat waves mixed ahead.
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Memidjl
Minn
Lake Superior
Moinland
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
New York
Maryland
Seaboard
Big Savage Mountain
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Florida
House Probers Act on State Ad Fund Charge
Harrisburg lawmakers open a probe into a 200 000 ad contract for tourism promotion and question Acting Commerce Secretary James about the Brown resignation and department shifts. The hearing links to a 400 000 appropriation and a broader inquiry into state hospital finances and the Milk Control Commission.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Marvel
Howe Appropriations Committee
Commerce Department
Aliesmonse
Richard P. Brown
Leo A. Achterman
Miniae
Mark
James
Brown
Howe
G. A. B. Hoy Testler
Robert Woorlvnde
Llent Guvernor Samuel
House Action On Congress Shift Delayed Deadline May Change
Harrisburg March 18 The Pennsylvania congressional delegation face a possible reduction from 34 to 3 due to census shifts. the House Apportionment Committee chair Albert J. O Connor says notice by the national Congress may be sent within days of its receipt by the President. Officials await steps to meet a 60 day deadline with no notification yet received from Governor or Secretary of State.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Lepslaliono
Pennsylvania
Brite House
Peacis
Ceneres
Albert J. O'Connor
Dcumbria
House
de Tore
O'Connor
Ac” Nol
Washington
James
O'Cornor
Sid
Womé
Tioga Man Fatally Hurt In Auto-Trailer Crash
Tioga resident William Taylor of Tioga died Monday morning after a two vehicle collision on highway route 448 near Midred. Taylor died at Mountain Clinic hospital in Olwen after admission. The car driver was injured and hospitalized. Police from Smethport and Coroner T. L. Clark investigated the crash. identity of the injured truck operator Phul Olmstead of Warren was reported but not hospitalized. Details were limited at the time.
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William “Taylor
Tioga
Midred
Taylor
Mountain Clinic
Olewn
Smethport
Iccident
Phul Olmstead
Warren
T. L. Clark
Bradford
Brocton Women Hurt In Crash At Pittsfield
Two Bren ton women were treated at Ware General Hospital after a collision on the outskirts of Pittsfield. Mrs Minnie Reelly and Mrs Goldie Hewitt suffered facial injuries and lacerations when the car they occupied collided with a vehicle driven by Alvin G Host near Lithitow road. The accident followed a Sunday event and involved local parties.
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Lithitow
Iain Pittfield
Alvin G. Host
Ser
Plans for Improvements at Ridgway Hotel
Ridgway Hotel, run by Mr and J J Sulberg, will undergo renovations including a complete restaurant overhaul, moving the taproom to the basement, and a new entrance from Main Street. Dining room service will be provided during the updates while work proceeds.
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Tne Very Hotel
J. J. Sulberg
Plate
Main Street
Cervice
Jiingenitals
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