Postponement on Dirksen plan blends with limited convention
The Harrisburg Evening News argues that delaying the Dirksen constitutional convention proposal while voting on a limited convention creates a contradiction with the one man one vote goal. It questions Shafer's support of both measures, notes doubts about the Dirksen plan’s constitutionality, and urges rejection of any return to unequal representation or the rotten boroughs.
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Dirksen
Shafer
D. Elmer Hawbaker
Supreme Court
Saya
Franklin County
Harrisburg Hearing Roars Over State Hospitals Plan
During budget hearings on a 639 million dollar fiscal plan Secretary of Public Welfare Max Rosenn faced coal region lawmakers pressuring to phase out ten state owned general hospitals. Rosenn said he favors the move but needs executive backing while coal region officials warn against losing state support. The debate centers on whether state funded hospitals should remain in operation shared with local communities.
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Pennsylvania
Department of Public Welfare
Rosenn
O'Donnell Victory Reshapes NFRW Leadership Battle
Drew Pearson outlines how Gladys O'Donnell orchestrated a methodical campaign to topple Phyllis Schlafly for the National Federation of Republican Women presidency. She groomed support through lobby activity, badges, hospitality, and strategic contact with key figures, while mapping delegate strength and arranging travel and communications to secure a win at the San Francisco convention.
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Washington
Gladys O'Donnell
Phyllis Schlafly
National Federation of Republican Women
Dark East Side Morning Aids A Desperate Family
In a smoke shrouded East Side tenement, Johnny and Maria script a perilous plan to feed a heroin habit. Watches, a two dollar pin, and a baby create a fragile escape route as they weigh a final exit against a life of crime and debt. Mickey presses for more cash as the city hums outside.
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Maria
Mickey
Gutman’s Jewelry Store
Johnny
Marie
Corry Memories highlight relief fund limits and local shop hours
A 1947 Corry column notes Senator Vandenberg warns a $350 million foreign relief fund may shut Congress this session. It also reports a Retail Merchants Bureau meeting reexamining Friday hours, and a local school property cleanup beginning to fill holes from a razed Fourth Ward garage to safeguard children.
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Corry
Washington
Vandenberg
F-Mich
Congress
Fourth Ward
40 Years Ago May 17 1927 Local News Items
Edward Harvey son of Mr and Mrs Eli Harvey of East Congress street fractured right wrist cranking a car. He received treatment at Corry Hospital and returned home. Plans for bus service on principal streets advance from Diamond Taxi owner P M Nichols, city council approved. Next council meeting to open bids on pac ing program may be canceled as no bids have been received by city engineer per specifications.
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Edward Harvey
Eli Harvey
East
Congress Street
Corry Hospital
P. M. Nichols
The
Diamond Taxi Company
Today In History May Day Dates and Events
On May 1, various historical notes include Brussels being occupied by Nazis in 1940, Newark’s growth linked to Connecticut Congregationalists, Edward Jenner born in 1749, a Teaper patent granted in 1803, Truman seizing railroads during a 1946 strike, postal money orders approved in 1864, British raids on Moehne and Eder dams in 1943, and Egypt warning over Suez Canal incursions a decade ago.
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Connecticut
New Jersey
Newark
Edward Jenner
Richard French
John Hawkins
Harry S.truman
Congress
Moehne
Eder
Germany
Egypt
Israel
Suez Canal
What method does a doctor use to lose weight himself
Letter from readers asking how a doctor would approach weight loss. Dr Coleman notes no special self help method exists and that safe drugs and diets used for patients are the same as for doctors. He stresses calorie balance and the psychosomatic link between emotions and health, urging psychological readiness and regular exams.
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Coleman Garda
Acclal
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