Three More Bodies Found In Kocher Coal Mine Cave
Rescue workers recovered three of five miners missing since March 1 after a tunnel flood at Kocher Coal Co. mine in Tower City Pa. The bodies of Ronald Herb 32 Dennis Morgan 50 and John Moyer 44 were found about 10 feet above the Ambers in the gangway near the chute locating survivor Ronald Adley. Two miners remained unaccounted for as crews pressed to clear the gangway for possible signs.
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Tower City
Porter
Kocher Coal Co
Lenny Rogers
Federal Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration
Ronald Herb
Dennis Morgan
Valley View
John Moyer
Ashland
Ronald Adley
Rogers
May Be Changed Don't Spend That Tax Rebate Yet
Washington AP reports the Senate may scrap Carter's $50 tax rebate and replace it with a permanent tax cut. Senate debate starts next week, possibly after Easter recess, with party lines split and key figures weighing political risk. Republican opposition is strong, while Byrd and Byrd Jr. offer tentative support amidst ongoing finance committee conflicts.
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Washington
Carter
Senate
Congress
White House
Robert C. Byrd
D-W
Byrd
Howard H. Baker
R-Tenn
Baker
Harry F. Byrd Jr
Virginia
Senate Finance Committee
Pena
Harry Byrd
Free Ride Over If You Owe Heating Bills
Rhonda Seegal reports that many Americans unable to pay higher heating bills face the threat of service loss as winter’s end approaches. Utilities delayed shutoffs due to cold but are mailing notices now. Overdue bills rose 3 to 20 percent from last year, while some utilities and states seek alternatives to cutoff and moratoriums limit disconnections.
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Rhonda Seegal
Associated Press
Deaths Mrs. Nettle J. Cornish Obituary note
Obituary item notes the death of Mrs. Nettle J. Cornish with details on surviving relatives and funeral arrangements on the back page obituary column.
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Nettle J. Cornish
Awaiting Results From Troyer Gas Well Fracture
Corry's Dowell Inc fracturing a gas well on the Troyer property near Waterford across Route 97 from the Troyer Potato Chip plant. The operation began earlier this month as a risky venture with potential to provide emergency gas supply. Results expected in a few days as officials note indications of gas but exact quantity remains uncertain.
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Corry
Dowell, Inc
Troyer
Route 97
Waterford
Clifford Troyer
Com
Pany
Survivors Return Flight After Canary Islands Crash
U S and Spanish officials prepare to fly about 60 of 70 survivors from the Santa Cruz de Tenerife collision of two Boeing 747s to the United States for treatment. About 875 people died in the crash. 67 survivors and many dead were American. Authorities investigate cause, ruling out sabotage and errors in control tower communications.
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Santa Cruz DE Tenerife
Canary Islands
U.S
United States
U.S. Army Burn Center
San Antonio
Texi
Santa Cruz
Pan American
KLM
Atlantic
Andointmen
Spain
Las Palmas
Grand Canary
Air Force
McGuire Air Force Base
New Jersey
Burn Center
Texas
Shapp Accused of Coverup Over Mier Aircraft Use
Harrisburg AP report details Gov. Shapp delaying action after a Sept letter on possible guard plane misuse. Col. Bollen’s Oct notice triggered scrutiny of Gen. Mier’s trips to Florida, Labrador, and West Germany. Butera claims a high level coverup. Shapp aides deny. Mier resigned amid questions.
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Harrisburg
Shapp
Cleaners
State Justice Department
Michael McLaughlin
Harry Mier
House
Robert J. Butera
McLaughlin
Butera
Mier
Florida
Labrador
West Germany
Edward J. Bollen
Pennsylvania Air National Guard
Robert P. Kane
Rollen
Adjutant General
Bollen
Kane
Col
Gen. Mier
City Edges Closer To New Zoning Ordinance Updates
City Council with Planning Commission and Zoning Board members in attendance moved toward a fuller update of the zoning ordinance. Several more meetings remain before final form. Public meetings will follow publication for owner input. Wayne street may become R-2 for multi family dwellings.
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Planning Commission
Zoning Board
North Center Street
Columbus Avenue
Center Street
Rickers
Wayne Street
Smith
Frederick
Corry Firms Named for USS Proposal Study
Erie County funds 10 000 to 15 000 grant will back two firms D A Johnson Associates of Corry and Northwest Engineers of Tidioute to study environmental impact of the proposed 3.25 billion USS Steel plant. County commissioners will decide today with Chris Capotis, county planner, noting staff overload and lack of engineers.
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Corry
Erie County
USS Steel Corporation
Pennsylvania-Ohio
D.A. Johnson Associates
Northwest Engineers
Tidioute
Chris Capotis
Capotis
The
Journal
Old Route 277 Standoff Halts City Street Resurfacing
PennDOT says no paving plans for the old Route 277 stretch as Franklin and city officials clash over conditions. Residents on West Pleasant and Northwest streets endure prolonged delay while the city seeks a quality resurfacing, criticizing prior short lived East Main Street work.
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Penndot
Franklin
West Pleasant
Northwest Street
South Center Street
Donald Dolecki
East Main Street
Postal Service faces Saturday mail end and higher rates
Washington AP reports a federal commission recommends ending Saturday delivery to save 400 million annually and raising first class letter rates to 22 cents by 1965, with subsidies increased and rural post office closures avoided amid political resistance. It urges greater use of electronic communications to cut costs.
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Washington
Federal
Congress
Commission
Postal Service
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Veterans’ Hospital
Ann Arbor
Leonora Perez
Epifanio
Bear Creek
Irving
Seventh Day Adventist Church
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