March for Duquesne funds aims to cover million-dollar debt
A group calling itself the Third Alternative, formed by Duquesne University students, will march from Hollidaysburg to Pittsburgh to raise money for the school facing 5.1 million dollars in short-term debts. They have gathered 100,000 in funds and pledges and expect to reach Pittsburgh Saturday, presenting scrolls to mayors along their 94 mile route.
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Hollidaysburg
Duquesne University
Blair County
Pittsburgh
Editorial letter critiques Scannell on journalism and youth
A reader responds to Mr. Scannell urging respect for editorial opinions, questions the opposition to pornography and campus unrest reports, and suggests he consider tabloids. Mrs. John Walsh of 253 Franklin Street signs the letter, defending responsible adults and youth advocacy.
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Daniel Scannell
Scannell
N.Y
John Walsh
Franklin Street
Pollution cleanup fuels greater steel demand in coming decade
Pittsburgh AP report quotes Dr. Frederick C. Langenberg, vice president of Jessop Steel Co., predicting rising demand for specialty steels due to expanding pollution control device market. He notes pollution concerns will drive market size, with competing materials including neodeiel plastics and fiberglass.
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Pittsburgh
Jessop Steel Co
Frederick C. Langenberg
Neodeiel
Vigorito Pushes Ban on Nonreturnable Bottles
Hearings continued in Washington on a bill by U S Rep Joseph P Vigorito to ban non returnable bottles and cans in Interstate commerce The proposal drew praise from consumer groups as a major step toward solving the nations solid waste disposal problem A recent committee meeting featured Vigorito Leo Green Bowie Md Mayor and other congressmen including Richardson Preyer Paul G Rogers and Peter Kyros
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Washington
U.S
Joseph P. Vigorito
Vigorito
Leo Green
Bowie
Richardson Preyer
North Carolina
Paul G. Rogers
Florida
Peter Kyros
Maine
Heavier Bell Replaced After Navy Bell Theft
A 60 pound Navy bell was stolen from Cecil Field Naval Air Station in July. A replacement arrived Friday from a retired destroyer tender at Charleston, SC. The new bell weighs 292 pounds and would require a derrick for theft.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Cecil Field Naval Air Station
Charleston
Refunds Ordered After Water Rate Mistake In Indiana County
The Public Utility Commission ordered Clymer Citizens Water Co to refund an $18,000 annual rate boost after meters were misread. The increase, first in 42 years for metered rates and 32 years for flat rates, was applied starting June 1 in the third quarter.
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Harrisburg
Clymer Citizens Water Co
Indiana County
Public Utility Commission
PUC
Pennsylvania Fines Chicago Credit Firm
Harrisburg AP reports a Chicago based insurance firm Scarborough Co was fined five thousand dollars for violations of Pennsylvania credit insurance statutes. Insurance Commissioner George F Reed said the firm has already paid the fine and its license is suspended for 90 days in Pennsylvania.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
George F. Reed
Scarborough & Co
Reed
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