Rizzo weighs run for Pennsylvania governor
Ex Philadelphia police chief and mayor Frank Rizzo says he would be unbeatable if he ran for governor, though he has too much to do in the city now. He notes polls, party stance, and his tough cop image as assets but frames a bid as uncertain. The article also covers Eddie Warren’s No Fault Insurance signing, legislative moves, and figures backing the law.
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Frank Rizzo
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Rizzo
Nixon
Eddie Warren
Eddie
North East
Harrisburg
Bradford
Lucien
House
Senate
Bill Lesler
Erie
Peninsylvania
Massachusetts
Herbert Denenberg
Shapp
No-Fault Auto Insurance Proposal and Local Legislative Notes
A state no fault plan is outlined with minimum coverages of 15000 for bodily injury per person, 30000 per accident for multiple persons, and 5000 property damage, plus up to 10000 for medical and wage costs. Benefits paid within 30 days. fault route preserved for higher losses. additional options include collision insurance. The author mentions Appalachian Trail bill support, snow mobile license debates, and notes from trips to the capitol with Forrest Black. Legislative panel at Host Farm Lancaster attracted 400 Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gekas
Pennsylvania
Senator Dwyer
Senate
Capitol
Forrest Black
Philadelphia Bulletin
Frank Hilton
Income
Frank
Crawford Soundy
Lancaster
al Wicks
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association
Greek misgivings as Sixth Fleet arrives in Athens
The Sixth Fleet makes Athens its home port at Piraeus drawing mixed Greek reactions. While official media touts friendly ties and welcomes, locals voice unease about American sailors, especially Black servicemen, and rising rents. Government and embassy reporting prompts questions over poll accuracy and diplomatic motives.
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Piraeus
Athens
United States
Sixth Fleet
Brooklyn cop killer memory and murder trial
A Brooklyn patrolman killed during a robbery is memorialized in a tense morning sequence. Johnny Galise, off duty, confronts two thieves stealing a car and is shot after a struggle. The assailants are captured, tried for first degree murder, and a solemn funeral marks the end of a fallen officer..memory piece notes enduring memories and a reflective New York AP dispatch adds.
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New York
Remembering 1921: crime, radios, and repression in NYC
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls 1921 headlines and era quirks. The Committee of Fourteen praised New York as the least crime ridden big city while President Harding installed a White House radio. It notes social mischief, prohibition trends, and household tensions amid changing times.
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Committee of Fourteen
New York City
Warren G. Harding
White House
Nixon urges Eisenhower as best against communism in Corry
A 1952 Corry report notes Senator Richard Nixon addressing a 1500 plus whistle stop crowd praising Gen Dwight Eisenhower as the leader to stem communism. Music from Johnny Dahl Orchestra preceded a Victory dance after the Corry Union City game at the junior high gym. A Mercy Sisters tea fundraiser is set for Wednesday 2 to 5 pm at the convent on First Ave and Washington St.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
Dwight Eisenhower
Jack Dahlinger
Johnny Dahl
Corry Union City
Court Conception No
Catholic Daughters of America
First Avenue
Washington Streets
Also Mentioned on This Page
Assemblyman Forest Hopkins
U.S. Navy
Navy
Mediterranean
Greece
U.S
Ben Rosenthal
D-N.y
Lee Hamilton
D-Ind
State Department
David Abshire
Gallup
United
Abshire
Rosenthal
Department
Elias Demetracopoulos
Les Whitten
Brooklyn
Johnny Gallse
Bensonhurst
Johnny Galise
Gela
Sicily
Elizabeth Street
Johnny
Marietta
Galise
John Galise
Avenue U
Marine Basin
D.A
Samps
Gallse
Hal Boyle
Meg
Wil
Corry
Sisters of Mercy
John 4. Blaif
Corry Amusement Company
Corry Relief Fund Committee
Harry Boutwell
First Ward
East Street
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