Major private utility expansion program outlined for recovery
United Press reports a $2.0 billion private utility expansion plan to stimulate economic recovery. Funds to be spent over two years include $350 million for equipment and construction, aiming to boost employment, cut relief rolls, accelerate heavy industry output, open capital markets, and utilize idle wire funds while ensuring steady power resources nationwide.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
National Defense Power Committee
Gauke
Cowntry
Guild Admits Nonmember To Play Los Gatos
The American Guild of Musical Artists waived a contract stipulation with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, allowing violinist Yehudi Menuhin to perform next week though he is not a guild member. The dispute involved tenor Lawrence Tibbett, guild president, and Menuhin as a child prodigy turned 21, marking a rare settlement in this talent issue.
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Musical Guild
United Press
Los Gatos
Cal
American Guild of Musical Artists
Los Angeles, Philharmonic Orchestra
Yehual Menuhin
Guild
Lawrence Tibbett
Menuhin
Tibbett
State acquires huge recreational area near Harrisburg
The state optioned Rickett's Glenn, a 13,000 acre recreation area spanning Sullivan, Wyoming, Columbia and Luzerne counties, marking Pennsylvania's first definite step to secure outdoor centers near industrial hubs. Forests and Waters Secretary James Bogardus announced the move today. Police reported a prowler incident on Wayne Street early this morning as a resident frightened off the visitor with two police dogs. no further details were available by noon.
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United Press Harrisburg
Rickett's
Glenn
Sullivan
Wyoming
Columbia
Tu Zenne
Forests and Waters
James F. Bogardus
Bogardus
Pennsylvania
Wayne Street
Thresher Upsets Clymer Hunting Club in Local Events
In Clymer Oct 28 a thresher mishap sparked a close call as the Bull Moose Hunting club and new Bachelor Club hosts welcomed guests during oyster suppers and social events. Community members including Mr. and Mrs. Legters and Mr. and Mrs. Van Lente attended gatherings with neighbors from North Clymer and Findley Lake. Lectures by missionaries and church activities filled the week, while a wheel failure narrowly avoided injury to Lee Hunink and several residents attended hospital and charity events.
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Orr Schurman
Gilbert Ton
Clifford Legters
Clarence Rhebergen
Leon Legters
Alfred Newhouse
Will Rhebergen
George Legters
Merle Wassink
South Center Street
Howard TeCilver
Gilbert Vander Schaaff
Everett’ Legters
Ralph Damcott
Richard Legters
Allen’ Neckers
Wilton Denink
Lucifls Denink
Florence Bilis
Virginia, Price
Virginia TeWinkle
Elsie Querreveld
Beth Harmelink
Leona Smith
Evelyn Beth Rhebergen
W. Newhouse
J . Tohnson
Union City
Fred Farding
North Clymer
Mary Tenhuisen
Neva Wardes
Laura Carlisch
Mildred Wiggers
L. T Caflisch
Grace Milligan
Findley Lake
Portags ‘Trail Girl Scouts
Belle Beckerink
Grippe- Lewellyn Legters
Corry Hospital
Marlon Gallup
Albert Kearns
Stillwater
Oklo
Willis Gallup
Abibe Reformed Church
Lee Hunink
Christensen
G. E. Spitzer
Mindley Lake Boosters
Clymer Club
and Mire
Raymond Fardink
Clifton Ives
Findley
John H. L. Beckering
John Haitink
Carlton Damcott
Elmer Heath
Floyd Vander Schaaf
Delbert Croscutt
Clymer Hill
Donald Lockenhouse
Paul Ford
Daynates
Cayman Island
Unis
Hundreds of Children Parade in Hallowe'en Event
Dick Miller of Wright Street won a wrist watch for best Indian costume while Richard Walters received a baseball glove as Poptye and Isabel Foster earned merchandise at Murphy's store. Prizes included cash and merchandise for group entries, with Phalanx Committee head John Strigler organizing the event. Lottie Nail of Orgville, 54, is named as the United States youngest great grandmother, with the line of descendants: daughter Blyn Myers 33, granddaughter Lucille Balter 16.
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Wonemmed Fromm
Dick Miller
Wright Street
Richard Walters
West Pleasant Street
Elmer Roas
Isabel Foster
Murphy's
Lloyd Chelton
Jeanette Chelton
East South Street
Barnes — Carrig
Corry Hospital
Donald Dickinson
West Wayne Street
Donald Cox
Park Street
John Strigler
Phalanx
Hallowere
Kidales
Orgville
Cal—Mors
Lottie Nail
United States
Blyn ‘Myers
Lucille Balter
Pennsylvania utility rates cut yield record biennial savings
Harrisburg reports that biennial rate reductions ending May 31, 1988, saved consumers about 14.5 million dollars, the largest such savings in the history of Pennsylvania rate regulation. Electric and telephone charges led the gains, with Philadelphia Electric and Duquesne Light among notable beneficiaries. Gas and water utilities also posted substantial annual savings, while railroad coal tariffs in Eastern Pennsylvania also fell.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Public Uility Commission
Philadelphia Electric Company
Duquesne Light Company
Pittsburgh
Reservists in Erie defend during Navy Day drill
In Erie on Navy Day the local Naval Reservists repulsed a mock air attack atop 6th and French with anti air guns under Lt Cmdr Mark A Mangan. Weather grounded the attacker planes and mobilization followed within 40 minutes. A dance closed the program at Erie Tents and Country Club. Flying corps recruitment in Canberra drew 4 000 applications from Victoria while 900 were sought.
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Erie
Erie Naval
Ebura
Towanda
Mark A. Mangan
Philadelphia
Union Depot
Why Labor Backs Democrats in Pennsylvania
A labor message recalls Republican failures from 1935, accusing lawmakers of blocking unemployment insurance, minimum wage enforcement, Workmen's Compensation reform, and anti-sweatshop measures. It praises Democratic gains under Social Security and unemployment programs, and denounces Judge James and GOP figures while urging vote for George Earle, Charles Jones, and other Democrats to preserve New Deal reforms.
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Dem- Vocratic
Republican Party
Tog'ng
Luen
Induriy
Washington
Pennnsylvania
Pennsylvania
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Congress
Gnvernor
Ihdee
Arthur H. James
Iuperior
jJy W
Wolsering
State Senate
Ceal and Iron Police
Oor
James
Pittsburgh
Thea
Army
Perro
Weirs
Grimdys
Rui
Beth
Weir Pew
Annenberg
George J .Earle
Charles Alvin Jones
Mundy and Logue
Workers of
George Earle
Senate
Charles Jones
Yas
Gort
Uni
Wwe
Jts
U S Citizenship Rush On Omaha Sees Record Class
A surge of foreigners in Omaha flocked to naturalization classes for the 53rd reception, the largest turnout in city history, as U S citizens rush to complete paperwork and gain status amid heightened immigration activity.
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U. S
Omaha
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