City plans school on Concord site trigger housing concerns
Ely group backs a new Willing Elementary on Concord School site requiring demolition of 11 older homes. While the project promises East South and King street improvements, 11 families must find new housing, sparking calls for local housing development to avoid loss of town tax revenue and block blight, with emphasis on affordable entry costs.
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Easy Way Out Reflections on tranquilizers avoiding problems
A brief editorial warns that tranquilizers are not a solution but a circumvention. It suggests reliance on pills could erase people rather than problems and urges facing issues instead of seeking an easy escape.
Scranton Forms Support Tone in Senate Leadership Talks
The governor-elect Scranton confers with Republican leaders including Berger Pechan and Fleming as they discuss caucus tactics for a progressive Senate majority. House figures Helm Johnson also meet while Bloom weighs whether to remain in his post.
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Coudersport
Albert R. Pechan
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Aspinwall
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W. Stuart Helm
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Albert W. Johnson
Smethport
Berger
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Wire contract spurs Dohora plant production for government
The American Steel and Wire Division of U S Steel will produce 94000 rolls of barbed wire for the government at its Donora plant. Plant general superintendent B E Casspell said the contract covers several months of work in wire drawing barb and galvanizing shops.
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Perspective on Eleanor Roosevelt and historical judgment
Alfred J. Broderick argues Eleanor Roosevelt provoked Catholic and anti Communism critiques but the writer defends her broader civil rights work. The piece reflects on how posterity may judge public figures beyond partisan memory, citing Rome and Shakespeare to emphasize evolving truth.
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Eleanor Roosevelt
Hitler
East Germany
Europe
Athletic Ability Not Considered for Penn State Admissions
Penn State admissions proctor Robert G. Bernreuter said that athletic ability plays no part in entering Penn State. He noted the top 20 percent of Pennsylvania high school graduates are eligible to enroll and extracurricular activities are not considered. Also reported is a fatal bed fire at the Lawrence County Home in New Castle, where Mate Knezezic, 20, died.
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Pennsylvania
State University
Robert G. Bernreuter
Bernreuter
Penn State
New Castle
Lawrence County
Mate Knezezic
Birthday Reflections From Reporter Jim Bishop At 55
Jim Bishop writes about turning 55, detailing a lifelong struggle with the body and aging. He recalls childhood memory of his sister Adele’s christening and his recent memory of being told to leave the kitchen, noting a life filled with travel, aid from strangers, two world wars, and moments of faith.
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Adele
Prince of Peace
A Man of Small Virtues and Great Sins: A Self Portrait
A gray haired man reflects on life learning from family and mentors. He recalls strict loving mother and intelligent domineering father, a 22 year marriage to Elinor, children Virginia Lee and Gayle Peggy, and later love with Kelly. He credits Mark Hellinger and Bill Lengel for writing and editing insights, and notes continual quest for knowledge.
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20 Years Ago November 21 1942 War News and Local Notes
Warfront reports say American and British troops pushed five miles toward Bizerte and Tunis while heavy air raids hit Serenice bergale cues. In Corry, 26 draft registrants departed for New Cumberland and 16 more left that evening as Presbyterian women served meals. Blood donor drive yielded 400 workers ready to donate. Mary Omn set a 172 average in a ladies league game night. City Council discussed large paving plans including relaying West Washington Street. Old Man Winter brought snow flurries and a sharp temperature drop. The Keystones prepare to start their 1922-25 season facing the Elle Yankees at the State Armory.
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Washington
Bizerte
Tunis
40 Years Ago November 21 1922 Reflections on help received
A reminiscence recalls mentors and supporters from early journalism and TV, naming Frank Conniff Roger Straus Jack Paar and many others who helped the author along the way. The writer notes aging and fatigue but believes rest will restore him.
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Frank Conniff
Roger Straus
Jack Paar
U S Malls More Help For India
The United States has pledged more than 5 million dollars in arms and equipment to India as border clashes with China intensify. Indian requests for aid arrive daily as Nehru's forces counter the Communist advance in the Himalayan region.
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Hage Uni
United States
Nehru
Himalayan
Car Crash Kills York Haven Man Near Bridge
A car struck a bridge abutment four miles south of here last night then plunged into a creek killing the sole occupant George S Poe 23 of York Haven. He was pronounced dead at the scene from a broken neck and skull fracture.
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Here
George 5
Poe
York Haven
Milking Machines Modernize Rural Dairy Operations
A rural dairy farmer expands from hand milking to a mechanized system, producing frothy milk through a sealed-glass pipeline. The piece notes improved sanitation and speed, crediting electrification programs and rural power initiatives for boosting food production and rural development.
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Mille
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