Pennsylvania Gas seeks 7.8 percent rate increase
The Pennsylvania Gas Company filed a general rate hike with the Public Utility Commission in Harrisburg to cover inflation and rising operating costs. The measure, if approved, would raise rates by about 7.8 percent and become effective January 1 for 77,500 customers in the northwestern region, marking the first proposal since 1957.
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Pennsylvania Gas Company
Public Utility Commission
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Gas
Ralph E. Grimm
Pennsylvania
Grimm
Optimism Lifts Corry Jobs Despite Rumors of Layoffs
Corry’s employment picture remains sturdy as major plants report limited layoffs. Ajax Iron Works reduced 98 from the foundry and shifted many to a staggered schedule while 30 quitters left. Aero Corry Division laid off nine office and eight production staff with no further rounds expected. Corry Jamestown Corp shows stable hiring with replacements as needed. Raymond Division notes a near return to normal after a seven week strike and plans a new Firestone Foam Products plant on Shady Avenue, signaling ongoing diversification and a strong local economy.
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Corry
Journal Today
Ajax Iron Works
Ray Weber
Weber
Aero Corry Division
Sam Baressi
Corry Jamestown Corporation
Jack Downey
Ross Bailely
Raymond Division
Bailey
Corry Foam Products
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
Shady Avenue
Corry Jamestown
Downey
Aero
Baressi
Beaten to death shocks silent film star Novarro
HOLLYWOOD AP Ra mon Novarro 69 died violently at his home after his nude body was found on a bed in his $150000 Spanish style house. Police said signs of a fierce beating were found on the head and upper body and investigators had few clues beyond a struggle.
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Hollywood
Ramon Novarro
Ben Hor
Novarro
Edward Weber
Trick or Treat for UNICEF Raises $502 in Local Effort
About 400 youngsters and 50 adults collected $502 last evening in the annual Trick or Treat for UNICEF. Rev. Walter Thonis praised residents for strong turnout. Center totals include Concord School 101.62, Evangelical United Methodist Church 50.87, Spring Creek School 90.24, Wright School 42.50, and Columbus 58.02. Civil Defense, led by Clifford Holcomb, aided traffic and child safety duties.
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Unicef
Walter Thonis
Concord
Evangelical United Methodist Church
Elgin- Beaverdam
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
St. Thomas
Salvation Army
Spring Creek
Wright
Columbus
Thoma
Civil Defense
Clifford Holcomb
Greek Party Leader Dies Of Blood Clot
Athens AP reports George Papandreou a central figure in Greek politics for decades and a foe of the military regime died at age 80 after brain clot complications following surgery His son Andreas Papandreou is in exile in Stockholm and faces trial in absentia for alleged plotting to assassinate Premier George Papadopoulos His American wife Margaret Chant arrived in Athens with two children after assurances of safety
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Athens
George Papandreou
Andreas
Stockholm
George Papadopolous
Margaret Chant
Chicago
Lin Shao Cu Removed From All Posts By Mao Regime
The Chinese Communist Central Committee ousted President Lin Shao Cu after crimes allegedly warranting imprisonment or death. The vote followed the plenary session in Peking October 13 to 31, the first since Mao’s August actions. Sylvia Paige, 44, of Sharon died in a two vehicle crash yesterday.
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Tokyo
Chinese Communist Central Committee
Lin Shao-Cu
Hsincus New China
Lin
Peking
Mao Tee-tung
Liu
Mao
Sharon
Sylvia Paige
UF Drive Soars Over $83 500 Goal
The United Fund surpassed its $83 500 goal at a victory dinner held at the Hotel Corry. Darwin Wolcott reported a final audited total of $83 578 with 71 attendees and honored Mrs Mary Bracken for leading the special gifts division which raised $4 046. Industry and business and service divisions posted varied profits against their goals.
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United Fund
Hotel
Corry
Darwin Wolcott
Robert
Mary) Bracken
Charles Monaghan
Ike
William Hayes
Barney Sonoski
James Howard
Johnson orders end to bombing of North Vietnam
Three years and nine months after starting the bombing, President Johnson halts air, naval, and artillery strikes against North Vietnam saying the move aims to foster progress toward peace. The decision followed North Vietnam's response to U.S. terms and signals from South Vietnam and allies.
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Washington
North Vietnam
Johnson
Southeast Asia
South Vietnam
U.S
Humphrey
Bombing in Laos to Persist as Trail Routes Targeted
AP reports that even with the halt of bombing in North Vietnam, aerial strikes will continue against Ho Chi Minh Trail routes through Laos. U.S. planes target trucks and troops aiding South Vietnam, with monsoon weather delaying raids in the North. Military leaders warn a halt risks allowing resupply to proceed and jeopardizes Laos operations.
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Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
South
North
South Vietnam
Laos
Air Force
Mu Gia Pass
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
Johnson
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Edinboro Student Arrested After Cambridge Springs Raid
Edinboro State College student James B. Flora of Pittsburgh was arraigned on marijuana possession charges following raids on Alice's Restaurant in Cambridge Springs. He posted a $2,000 bond and awaits the next criminal court term. The raid involved Edinboro students, juveniles, and drug paraphernalia. In a separate note, Lynda Johnson Robb and her newborn are to move into the White House soon.
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Lambruul Springs
Edinboro
Robert Berlin
Narcotic and
State Health Department
Meadville
Cambridge
The Familiar Face But Not The Current Role
At 1:10 a.m. yesterday a female bartender reported a patron was asked to leave. Police urged the man to quit. At 1:10 a.m. today a woman patron was in the bar area and the bartender wanted her out. The owner said he would need a signed complaint to eject the woman.
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Umucers
Youth Disturbance Draws Hundreds in Oil City
Several hundred teenagers gathered downtown as firemen and passersby were pelted with eggs and debris. Firecrackers signaled trouble at about 7 30 p m as police responded. a bomb threat to a nearby pizza shop was reported but proved unfounded.
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Dil City
Vance
Oil City
Art Slater
Union City Trucker Uninjured After Route 38 Crash
Raymond L. Wolff 22 of Union City escaped serious injury when his northbound truck on Route 38 six miles north of Emlenton swerved to avoid a stopped car, struck a tree, and was only slightly injured with no hospital treatment required.
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Union City
Emlenton
Raymond L. Wolff
Wolff
Time Will Tell in Bombing Halt Politicking
Presidential candidates say they will not make the Vietnam bombing halt a political issue. Hubert Humphrey, Richard Nixon, and George Wallace frame responses around peace and American servicemen, with reactions continuing after Johnson's address and a Madison Square Garden rally crowd.
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Richard M. Nixon
George C. Wallace
Humphrey
Johnson
Paris
Associated Preas
North Vietnam
Hubert H. Humphrey
Richard M. ‘Nixon
Paria
Wallace
Curtis E. LeMay
LeMay
Evansville
Ind
Edmund S. Muskie
Spiro T. Agnew
Agnew
Nixon
Madison Square Garden
New York
America
Vietnam
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UF Board of Directors
Thomas Lamendola
George Vetter
Mehilehael
Nab
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Lynda Johnson Robb
Lyndon B. Johnson
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