Customs Simplification Prompts House Debate
The article discusses President Eisenhower's push for customs simplification, noting a House Ways and Means Committee bill to streamline valuation and currency conversion. It highlights the 1930 Tariff Act remnants, prior reforms, and the potential impact on duties, with quotes from officials and references to past Congress actions. It also mentions a forthcoming vote on a new contract between the American Viseose Co. and the Textile Workers Union of America.
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Rney
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Textile Workers Union of America
Runaway Boy Steals Loaded Coal Truck
A juvenile fled George Junior Republic and stole a coal truck loaded with two tons. He drove about 70 miles to Erie before abandoning the truck amid a police chase. Officers say the boy, homesick, was returned to the George Junior Republic and faces possible jeopardy for the officers involved.
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Erie Seeks Move to Second Class City Status
State Senator C Arthur Blass said Erie has a good chance to pass a bill moving it to 2A classification with a sponsor from Lackawanna County. The proposal lowers the population cutoff from 135000 to 120000 for 20 cities. Senator Hugh McMannamin plans to introduce the measure in the Senate and local officials will study the bill before answering. If enacted the change would not take effect for at least four years.
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Hugh McMannamin
Lackawannna County
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City Hall
Riot of Flames at Erie Plant Cited to Boys
Fire at Bury Compressor Co. in Erie caused 3000 dollars damage with 2000 to the building and 1000 to contents. Plant superintendent and watchman blamed small boys playing on the lot for igniting discarded shellac patterns near the wall. Fire discovered at 11 am Saturday, burned for over two hours, sprinkler system limited spread. Nearby residences border the site.
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Bury Compressor Co
Sam B. Chessario
Willam Weaver
Weaver
Ex-boxer in Erie park spot eyed as next police chief
ERIE Max Strib reports ex boxer known as Strubik may be picked to lead the Peninsula police. Chief Rosanke and park force staff are seen in a statewide shuffle after the new administration took office.
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