Scranton Emerges as GOP Presidential Timber in Budget Fight
HARRISBURG Pennsylvania Governor William M Scranton emerges as a possible Republican presidential timber as he presents a record high budget with no new taxes. Democrats vow the plan aims to boost his national prospects while Republicans hew to support the governor. A special session is expected January 27 to address unemployment compensation overhaul and other agenda items.
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Conservation and Recreation
Shriver VP Possibility Develops in 1964 Ticket Talk
Washington reports a VP boomlet forming for Peace Corps Director R Sargent Shriver Jr., brother-in-law of the late President. President Johnson praised Shriver as brilliant and capable, boosting speculation he could be Johnsons running mate if he seeks a second term. Shriver, 48, is in the Middle East on Johnsons request and has not been asked to reveal his political plans. Johnson may wait until the Democratic National Convention in August to decide on a running mate.
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Jerusalem
Weather report from Allegany River Lock No 7 station
Almanac style weather summary shows temperatures from 20 to 38 with river stages at upper pool 13.8 feet and lower pool 12.4 feet, both stationary with small rises. No precipitation noted and two inches of snow. Nearby U.S. temperatures ranged from 17 below at Ely Nevada to 83 at Miami Florida on Tuesday.
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Sherburne Board Head At Shannock
J F Sherburne of RD 3 succeeds Donald J McLachlan Rural Valley as president of Shannock Valley Union School Board. Other members include Louis Gosetti vice president W E McKnight treasurer Mrs Glenamae Jewart secretary Peter Calarie Charles Dill Russell Kramer Wade Hall supervising principal Ernest Prichard and Francis Helm. The reorganizational meeting was in Shannock Valley High School library. The board approved library hours changes equipment transfers mock actions and coach appointments. Meals served reached 378 at the new elementary cafeteria on opening day. Next meeting set for Feb 3.
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J. F. Sherburne
Donald J. McLachlan
Shannock Valley Union School Board
Louis Gosetti
Yatesboro
W. E. McKnight
Glenamae Jewart
Peter Calarie
Charles Dill
Kittanning
Russell Kramer
Creekside
Tony Bernardi
Paul D. Hopkins
Atlantic City
Pittsburgh
Farrell High School
Harlette Brown
Elderly Housing Projects Stall in Armstrong County
Armstrong County Housing Authority plans about 140 high rise units for seniors in Kittanning and Ford City but waits on boroughs to enact required fire code and wage provisions. Federal money is pledged, plans for Ford City approved, Kittanning drawings awaiting Philadelphia approval as sites are secured. Authority meets tonight in Kittanning.
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Kittanning
Bets on Races At All-time High
The 1963 national thoroughbred racing season set records for betting and attendance. United Press International reports 36,390,151 bettors wagered 2,829,375,603 dollars across 25 states, with New York posting the largest handle and longest season, while Vermont joined for the first time with 119 racing days. California, New Jersey, Illinois, Maryland, and Florida followed in betting totals, with notable gains across most top states.
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Jobless Pay Topic For Kittanning Chamber
Kittanning Area Chamber of Commerce members will learn about Pennsylvania unemployment compensation law changes. Edmund Manganelli of the State Employment Service will speak at the weekly luncheon with UC supervisor Miss Jane Hulsey also present. A state Senate special session on UC revision was expected to be called for Jan 27 by Gov. Scranton. The noon Thursday meeting at Stemn Hotel dining room is open to members and guests.
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Edmund Manganelli
Pennsylvania State Employment Service
Jane Hulsey
Manganelli
Chamber
Harrisburg
William Scranton
Stemn
Disarmament Talks Prep For Geneva Conference
Secretary of State Dean Rusk and President Johnson’s top national security aides prepared for final review of U S plans for the next round of disarmament talks opening in Geneva. The 18 nation conference begins January 21 with Russia and the United States present and France absent. US, Britain, Canada and Italy will meet in Washington to align Western positions on subjects for discussion.
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House Airs Civil Rights At Hearings
Washington reports that the House Rules Committee will open hearings on civil rights with 20 Southern Democrats and one Northern Republican prepared to testify. The witnesses will discuss a sweeping bill to end discrimination in voting, education, employment, public accommodations, and the use of federal funds. Chairman Howard W. Smith noted he would not discourage Southern members from seeking time before the panel.
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Baker Death Seen Blow To Medicare
Washington reports that Rep. Howard H. Baker of Tennessee died at 61 in Knoxville. His loss was seen as a setback to prospects for Medicare legislation this year, given his role as second-ranking Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee.
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UPI
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R-Tenn
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Knoxville
Tenn
Pope Paul VI Calls Christians Back to Early Spirit
Pope Paul VI, 66, in Vatican's Clementine Hall after his Holy Land pilgrimage, urged Christians to return to the early church spirit. He thanked Rome for the warm homecoming and described the trip as the first step toward church reunification, noting the prophecies of the Gospel promise greater unity ahead.
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Unity movement sermon sparks vow to collect debts
An insurance agent promoting a pilgrimage to the Holy Land urged creditors to collect what is owed. The Pope spoke of unity and forward progress as a path to shared goals, while the agent warned that unpaid debts would be pursued.
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Movement For Unity
Holy Land
Fea. Corp
Byrd and panel push ahead on tax cut bill
Senate Finance Committee resumed work on the 11 billion tax cut measure under White House pressure for speed. Chairman Byrd weighed whether to delay amendments or begin drafting, amid 55 plus changes. If no blocks arise, passage in the Senate could come in three to four weeks.
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