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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1962
Page
1
Mrs. Sherri Finkbine, wife of TV star, intends to travel to a country to end her pregnancy, hoping to obtain an abortion legally. Doctors advised delaying, while a legal extension for her husband’s passport was pursued as officials weigh risks and options.
NEW YORK AP Roger M Blough chairman of U S Steel Corp says cutting federal income taxes would free more money for plant modernization and boost lagging steel profits He advocates federal spending cuts and notes anti dumping laws should be reconsidered as steel makers face foreign competition and cheap imports In the latest quarter U S Steel earned 40 2 million 63 cents a share but paid a 75 cent dividend for its common stock despite earnings shortfalls
Harrisburg AP reports drought distressed fruit farmers faced new woes as severe hail on July 23 damaged crops in Erie and South Mountain fruit areas. Weekly crop summary notes scattered rain showers offered only temporary drought relief, extending the dry spell across the state.
Arthur R. Miller of Carlisle identified as man linked to a Susquehanna fish kill. Public hearings were urged to be open to discuss a $58,000 settlement with Glen Alden Coal Co. over mine drainage blamed for the death of more than 100,000 fish near Wilkes-Barre last October. Public officials emphasized transparency as sessions were scheduled after a closed request by Glen Alden’s counsel.
Israel told El Al not to carry Dr Robert Soblen a U.S. spy convict again as a passenger. A parliamentary source said the cabinet ruled Soblen could not be admitted as an immigrant while recovering from a knife wound in London. Soblen fled to Israel after jumping bail and seeking asylum. First helmets were used by Ethiopian soldiers, placing horse skulls on their heads.
USW President David J. McDonald told a Chicago luncheon that improved cooperation among government, labor and management is essential to spur economic growth. He warned that government dominance would lead to a frighteningly controlled state while praising the Advisory Committee on Labor Management Policy as a model for free, equitable dialogue.
Washington AP report recalls President Kennedy's Scotland geography gaffe. Press secretary Pierre Salinger explains a letter misspelt Edinburgh Eng It and notes Kilduff's Scottish ancestry. Kilduff, assigned to study Scotland's history, signs letters under Evelyn Lincoln's name, a Staff practice.
American Viscose Corp reports six month results showing profit more than doubled from 1961. First-half 1962 earnings reach 7.136 million dollars, 1.50 per share, on sales of 119.418 million. 1961 six-month results were 4.345 million dollars, 0.71 per share, on 101.157 million in sales.
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