Senate-House clash over education and grafted politics
Harrisburg reports of a Senate move to set final action on revamping the Department of Public Instruction policy making while the House staged a party line clash over harness racing rules. Gov. Scranton hosted a reception as Republicans maintained control with a decisive 115-75 roll call. The era’s top item would create a new state board of education replacing the DPI with two six member councils and governor appointees. Other actions covered include confession disclosure, truck weight limits, state college pay raises, Philadelphia school tax shifts, and Allegheny County Port Authority extension.
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Scranton Plan Aims Backfilling of Abandoned Mines
Harrisburg AP report says Governor Scranton backs full backfilling of abandoned soft coal strip mines with possible exemptions by a seven member interdepartmental Board of Reclamation. The plan follows an air tour of central and western Pennsylvania stripping areas and seeks earlier reclamation timelines.
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Scranton
Associated Press
Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Pennsylvania
James Belhley
Fay
Churches’ Merger Proposal Cheered Across Denominations
In a worldwide drive to restore Christian unity a new Reform ation era surfaces with talks among Protestants Eastern Orthodox and Catholics. The United Church of Christ United Presbyterian Church and others push negotiations including a Britain United Methodist Church Britain Anglican merger discussions slated for Oberlin Ohio March 17 19.
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Great Britain
Patrick C. Rodgers
Geneva
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Ohio
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American Lutheran Church
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Test Ban Compromise Predicted At Geneva
At the 17 nation disarmament conference in Geneva nonaligned delegates and U S and Soviet negotiators debated a verifiable test ban. Foster and Macovescu signaled openness to a final inspection quota, while Washington demands and Moscow limits frame the six to seven yearly inspections debate.
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Kennedy Admin
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George Macovescu
Berlin
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Macovescu
U.S. Senate
Hubert Humphrey D-Minn
Vasily V. Kuznetsov
Russian scientists revive prehistoric tritons in Siberia
Moscow radio reports two four toed tritons, ancient amphibians from the Mesozoic era, revived after 5 000 years frozen in Siberia. One died after three weeks. the other lived through most of the summer, suggesting vertebrates can endure long hibernation for space travel implications.
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Siberia
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Reuther urges flexible work week to preserve full employment
Walter Reuther proposes a flexible 40-hour week policy tied to unemployment levels. He favors automatic payroll tax funded adjustments, arguing 35 hours could harm industry while a national fund would subsidize 40-hour pay during lower employment. He rejects fixed federal control of hours.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Walter Reuther
Afl-Cio
Reuther
Auto Workers Union
Kennedy May Quit Tax Reform Stand
President Kennedy shifts on tax reform arguing lower taxes spur the economy while later fearing a recession if the plan does not deliver. Criticism mounts from AFL-CIO Chamber of Commerce manufacturers and Congress leaders as a key maneuver collapses.
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Afl-Cio
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Manufacturers
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Congress
Harry Byrd
D-Va
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Chamber of Commerce
Fire Erupts In Galeton Fire Erupts In Galeton
Four frame buildings were destroyed in the Galeton business district in a Monday night fire. Five families escaped safely as flames towered into the air. The incident disrupted a small downtown area and prompted emergency response.
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Galeton, Pa
Galeton
Murderers Like Knives Murderers Like Knives
New York AP study shows 509 homicides in 1982 across five boroughs with knives used in 40 percent of killings. Most deaths stemmed from arguments turning into crimes of passion. Saturdays were worst, May most deadly. 31 husbands killed wives. 10 wives killed husbands.
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NEW York
Five Boroughs
Michael J. Murphy
Paris Fashion Trends Show Spring and Summer Styles
Paris fashion photos reveal a sharp daytime look and glamorous evenings with long sleeve novelties, robe-like kimonos, jeweled embroidery, cape-sleeve coats, and spectacle gowns. Designers highlight reptile motifs, nomad gowns, and individual costume jewelry, aiming for Renaissance-inspired detailing and modern silhouettes.
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Nina Ricci
Pierre Cardin
Lanvin
Reptile
Monsieur
Pershing Group 4 Missile Flies, Hits Target 30 Miles Away
A near-operational Pershing Group 4 missile model completed its first test flight at Cape Canaveral. The weapon was launched under simulated tactical conditions Monday night and successfully struck a target about 30 miles away.
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Cape Canaveral
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