Golf Course Boom Expands Across the Nation
The National Golf Foundation reports 700 new U. S. golf courses this year, up from 446 last year and 56 in 1952, as architects like Robert Bruce Harris design layouts for Chicago and suburbs. Construction costs hover around 350000 for an 18 hole course, plus land and clubhouses, with maintenance gear costing 20000 to 100000. Financing grows with higher dividend rates from associations, easing funding for new courses.
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Scranton Opens To True Draft For 1964 Nomination
Harrisburg AP reports Governor Scranton signals openness to a pure and honest presidential nomination draft if the GOP convention stalemates. He says he would accept only a sincere draft and would discourage maneuvering, though he sees drafts as academic and unlikely in modern politics. Polls show Scranton trailing Goldwater Rockefeller and Romney but still a possible prospect.
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Arizona
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New York
George Romney
Michigan
Corry Mullp Council Begins Golf Course Feasibility
The Corry Golf Commission authorized a $1,000 feasibility survey by L Robert Kimball to assess a municipal nine hole course. It also approved spending $500 for an option on 221 acres near Hare Creek Road and hired Kimball for aerial topographic mapping.
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Wall Street Journal
Moarsy- Golf ‘Commission
Corry
L. Robert Kimball
Ebensburg
Henry Fisher
Singer, Deane and Scribner
Heath Estate
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Silver Spring
Caution Urged For Millcreek Football Route Travel
Corry residents heading to the Di McDowell football game are urged to drive with extreme caution. Sgt Paul Dell says all troopers will patrol the eve of the game from Corry to Union City Route 6, Waterford Route 97, Peach Street Route 19, Liberty Plaza, and West 38th Street to the stadium.
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Liberty Plaza
Dem Candidates Visit Committee Members In Corry
Two Democratic candidates for county offices visited Corry committee members in pre election activity. Erie attorneys James Dwyer and Edward Ee running for judge of the orphan's court and district attorney sat in on coffee sessions at three local homes and with Sisters of Mercy at St Edward's Parochial School. The visit focused on the John Willman murder case and concerns about its handling by District Attorney Richard Scarpitti.
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Paul Dyne
Algeria Vows To Fight On In Border War Front
Algerian negotiators returned to Algiers as talks in March yielded no cease-fire. Moroccan forces recaptured two Sahara outposts Massi Beida and Tindjoub, gaining control of water wells along the route to Tin Djoub near Mauritania. About 600 Algerian troops, outnumbered and poorly equipped, retreated to high ground and then to Dig in at Tinouchy after changing hands multiple times.
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Associated Press
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Firehouse Destroyed in Oaks Pennsylvania Blaze
A blaze destroyed the firehouse in Oaks PA and a fire truck was destroyed as the oil tank exploded inside. Eight fire companies battled the flames with no injuries reported.
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Man Kills Wife Then Ends Own Life at Nursing Home
Texas AP report states J C Murphy 71 a school patrolman killed his paralyzed wife Martha at a nursing home after a visit. Attendants heard two shots. both died from head wounds. Inquest returned verdict murder and death by own action. Murphy carried a box earlier said to hold a birthday gift for his wife. The box contained a .38 pistol.
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Pa Governor hails big unemployment drop in Pa
Indiana Pa governor told about 800 at a GOP dinner that Pennsylvania's jobless rate fell from 9.4 percent in January to 6.1 percent in September. He said the state aims to be first in industrial development and ensure jobs. He praised the 1963 Legislature as productive.
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Construction Down Harrisburg A U S T August Slips From July Peak
The Pennsylvania Labor and Industry Department reports August construction fell about 16 percent from the July peak. The latest statistics show August construction at roughly 501.11 units, signaling a decline in activity for the month despite prior highs.
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Cabor and Industry Department
Pa Hunting Ban In Effect Until Further Notice
The governor issued an emergency ban on hunting and fishing across Pennsylvania woodlands due to drought and fire danger. Scranton extended the ban with fines up to 100 dollars for violations. State officials tightened forest closures and urged public restraint to prevent wildfires.
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Tito visit sparks sharp Senate rebuke in capital scene
In Washington the Yugoslav president Tito sparked mixed reception and critical remarks from U S lawmakers amid pomp and questions over trade favors while Kennedy administration pursued warmer East West ties. Tito postponed departure for California staying at a private home as talks with Kennedy centered on better relations and trade issues.
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FDR Jr Urges Big Biz To Back Tax Reduction
Franklin D Roosevelt Jr, Undersecretary of Commerce, addressed about 100 top corporate leaders in Hot Springs Virginia urging support for the administration tax reduction bill. He argued enactment would raise profits lower taxes boost sales and restart idle plants while warning business expansion could slow if the economy weakens.
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Home named Britain's new Conservative leader in post Macmillan era
Lord Home chosen as Britain’s prime minister designates a firm policy toward the Soviet Union. The Scottish peer, backed by Queen Elizabeth II, faces a Tory revolt and awaits a Commons seat via special election. Deputy leader Richard Buller blocked again as opposition to the choice grows.
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