Democrats plan to cut Pennsylvania House committees
In Harrisburg Democrats say they will reduce standing committees from 33 to 21 when the new session starts in January. Minority Republican representation will increase, and a panel to enforce an ethics code will be formed. Rep. Herbert Fineman, named speaker designate, notes the move aims to streamline bill handling and reflect new party control with 107 seats to 203, one vacancy.
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General Assembly
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Pueblo Crisis Echoes in North Korea Confession Scene
US and North Korean statements swirl around the USS Pueblo incident as Pyongyang touts confessions of espionage while Washington's signatory General Woodward disputes the claims and vows to retrieve the ship amid ongoing talks at Panmunjom. The dispute centers on the crew's culpability and the legality of the confessions.
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Korean Central News Agi ‘Ey
Pueblo
North Korea
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Korean People’s Army
Washington
Gilbert Woodward
wWel
People’s Republic
Elf
Korea
United States
Fatr
Dean Rusk
Rusk
State Department
Panmunjom
Rep-Tron Named Maryland Virginia District Representative
Folcroft based Controls Company of America designates Rep-Tron Inc as its official representative for Maryland Washington D C and northern Virginia. Eastern regional sales manager Sam Porcelli announces the appointment and Reed Spring Maryland headquarters will handle the full Control Switch line.
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Controls Company of America
Rep-Tron, Inc
Maryland
Washington, D. C
Virginia
Sam Porcelli
Rep - Tron
Johnson
Assilver
Elect Nixon
Committees Named for Next Session Expected in January
The standing committees will include Agriculture and Dairy Industries Conservation Games and Fisheries Mines and Minerals Appropriations Business and Commerce Consumer Protection Professional Licensure Education Health and Welfare Urban Affairs Judiciary Law and Order Labor Local Government State Government Military and Veterans Affairs Liquor Control Transportation Highway Safety and Ways and Means. Chairmen and members will be named probably when the session opens Jan.
Fourteen Delaware County Men Inducted Into Army
Fourteen Delaware County men were inducted into the Army this month and sent to Ft. Bragg North Carolina. Inductees include David Buckwalter George J Essaf William Zimmermann Lawrence W Tully Dennis H Clarke Ronald T Hamilton Edward Wolenski Kenneth D Shuss Dallas M Quigley Vincent G Checchi Kevin J Lavery Louis J Peters Richard S Posey and Edward R Warfield.
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George J. Essaf
William Zimmermann
Lawrence W Tully
Dennis H. Clarke
Ronald T. Hamilton
Edward Wolenski
Kenneth D. Shuss
Dallas M Quigley
Vincent G. Checchi
Kevin J. Lavery
Louis J Peters
Richard S. Posey
Edward R. Warfield
Suspect Held In Paterson Hotel Fire Arraigned
A 35-year-old man Bruce Murray of Ridgewood N J was arrested in Binghamton N Y and scheduled for arraignment today after a Paterson fire killed six. He waived extradition to New Jersey and was seized in a tavern after tips. Police tied burned hands to the suspect and noted a Western Union money request before his arrest.
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Binghamton
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Bernard
Murray
Western Union
N. F
Dee
Landmark
Solomon Reines
David A. Rausch
Concord society reprints Ashmead history for Delaware County
The Concord Historic Society offers reprints of Ashmead's History of Delaware County, 900 pages, $18 plus tax, with 400 of 1,000 copies sold and distribution planned this week. The book, by Henry Graham Ashmead, has not been updated. رئیس James Rodgers cites ongoing effort since early this year.
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Concord Historic Society
Ashmead
Delaware County
James Rodgers
Rodgers
Henry Graham Ashmead
Two Juveniles Accused Of Theft At Italian American Club
Police say two youths aged 15 to 17 were released to parents for juvenile hearings after allegedly stealing 25 bottles of whisky and 13 cases of beer worth about 200 dollars from the Italian American Club on Seaside Avenue off Market Street. Seven others to be questioned. entry gained by breaking rear door and cabinet lock.
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Charles Bryant
Seaside Avenue
Market Street
Bryant
Lower Chichester
Lester King
Bryan
Workers Keep UMW Representation At Gash Stall Co
Chester production and maintenance workers at Gash Stall Co. voted 12 to 4 to retain the International Union of District 39 United Mine Workers of America as their bargaining agent. They rejected a bid by Teamsters Union Local 115. The company operates at two locations 742 W Front St and 3100 W 4th St.
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Gash-Stall Co
International Union of District 39
United Mine Workers — of America
Teamsters Union
Gash Stall Co
Front St
4Th St
Pickup Changes for Chester Trash Routes This Week
Chester residents will have Tuesday pickups instead of Wednesday due to Christmas and New Year’s Day falling on Wednesdays. City official Harold A. McNeilly announced the shift.
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Harold A. McNeilly
Robber Pattie Escapes From Broadmeadows Prison
Edwin R. Pattie thirty-year-old escaped from a 440 8 p m work detail at Broadmeadows Prison. He fled during a cow barn cleaning detail and was still at large. Pattie was convicted of armed holdup at 700 Lloyd St Chester on November 4 1967 and sentenced June 7 to 2 to 4 years.
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Broadmeadows
Edwin R. Pattie
Randall Street
Ridley Township
Joseph Www. deFaria
Pattie
Lloyd St
Chester
John L.gable
Patti
Prett
Middletown
Ron Broadmeadows
Gerald M. Owens
Wharton Ave
Lower Chichester
Owens
John E. Gentry
Sunset St
Rose
Delicatessen Held Up In Ridley Township
Four men robbed the Delicatessen at 344 Fairview Road Crum Lynne delaying owner’s 17 year old daughter Karen Coloyecht. They entered at 9 55 p m and escaped with about 3100 after forcing her to lie on the floor. The daughter alerted police.
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Ridley Township
Fairview Road
Crum Lynne
Charles McElwain
McElwain
Karen Coloyecht
Five day forecast for County Nation
The forecast shows below normal daytime highs and overnight lows through Saturday with milder conditions on Thursday. Expect precipitation Friday or Saturday as cold air persists.
Apollo 8 Crew Near Moon Turn, TV Hopes Dim
Apollo 8 crewmates Borman Lovell and Anders report improving health after initial worry they might catch illness. They test TV gear from halfway to the moon but camera issues show only a bright blob. engineers race to fix it. The trio plans lunar orbits then a Pacific splashdown, weather threats possible a forced change.
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Anders
Lovell
Blanche Lovell
Edgewater
Fla
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Earth
Pacific Ocean
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