Pa Republicans and Democrats open reapportionment talks
In Harrisburg Democrats and Republicans begin talks over congressional reapportionment amid stalled compromise prospects. GOP demands at least one Philadelphia seat be eliminated while Gov. Lawrence weighs possible concessions. Key figures include U.S. Rep. William J. Green and State Chairman George Bloom as sessions convene in Lawrence’s office.
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George S. Bloom
Lawrence
U. S
William J. Green
Bloom
Green
Democratic State Committee
Delaware
Bucks
Turnabout sales tax revisions cap tough Senate fight
In Harrisburg AP coverage the Senate passed a 35 million sales tax revision on a 28 to 1 vote after a dramatic near defeat. Three Republicans and one Democrat bucked opposition to back the measure, which would end the merchants' commission and shift revenue timing while adding exemptions for certain manufacturers and publishers. The bill now returns to the House for amendments as lawmakers weigh fiscal impacts and political risk.
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Lawrence
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Waj
GOP
Stanley G. Stroup
Bedford
William Z. Lent
Carbon
John TV. van Sant
Lehigh
Paul W. Mahady
Westmorehead
Lawrence Administration
Reef Ae
Clarence Bult
R-Delaware
Paul
Paul Wagner
R-Sehuvl Ki
Commonwealth
Grant For Planning Indiana Borough White Township
The Urban Renewal Administration has granted 138382 to the Pennsylvania Department of Commerce to fund planning for Keystone State communities including Indiana Borough and White Township. Projects will produce maps reports and other graphics for Bethel Park Donora Edgewood Fell Township Lackawanna County Hempfield Township and several others in Westmoreland and Lackawanna counties.
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Urban Renewal Administration
Pennsylvania Department of Commerce
Keystone State
Indiana Borough
White Township
Indiana
Lewistown
Mossie
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Pitcairn
Scottdale
Shamokin
Tamaqua
Winto
Lackawanna County
Cincinnati Teamsters Rebel Against Hoffa Arousing Tax Fight
In Cincinnati a near unanimous break by about 4,000 Teamsters from the union signals a major revolt against President James R. Hoffa after his re election. Dairy Drivers Beverage Workers Funeral and Livery Drivers locals vote to back the rebellion amid AFL CIO affiliation talks led by Harold Gibbons.
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Ohio
Teamsters Union
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Dairy Drivers, Beverage Workers
Feneral
Afl-Cio
Harold Gibbons
Hamilton
Jeane Totta
Western powers decry Berlin barricades as illegal
The United States Britain and France protested to the Soviet Union over the Berlin border barricade, calling it a flagrant violation of quadripartite status. The Western notes urged removal of the barricades while signaling a restrained, unified approach to the crisis.
Church Issue Dismissed by Indiana County Court
W Clark George of Homer City filed a complaint against Conemaugh Presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church in the U S A that was dismissed as ecclesiastical matter. Judge Edwin M Clark ruled civil courts have no role in censuring ecclesiastical bodies unless civil issues appear.
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Conemaugh
Revolting Prisoners Seize 20 Hostages in Tennessee Penitentiary
In Nashville, armed inmates seized more than 20 hostages and occupied the commissary demanding a hearing on grievances. Two leaders named are Robert Rivera and Raymond Farra, with guards and clerks among the captives. no injuries reported as authorities deploy riot units and tear gas.
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Nashville, Tenn
Greg O’rear
Lynn Bomar
Bomar
Robert Rivera
Raymond Farra
Tennessee
Nashville
Star Chimp Escapes and Is Killed in Portland
The Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey circus star chimpanzee escaped from its cage on a Broadway bridge approach in Portland Oregon. It scampered across the street and was struck by a truck and killed. The victim was a four year old named Joe acquired four years ago in Copenhagen by Reinhard Kasten who came from Hamburg with his circus of six chimps. Alverda Auction Thursday Night.
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Girl, 3, Struck by Train Survives Near Salt Lake
In Salt Lake City a 3yearold girl, Suzy Kay Giron, was struck by a locomotive after she reportedly dropped between rails near her home. The engine braked hard and stopped. a brakeman found her under the wheels, then she cried nearby. Doctors noted a scalp injury and cheek bruise but she recovered.
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Susy Kay Giron
Salt Lake City
Susy
Doe R. Giron
Wo Armstrong
TE. W. Schulz
Suey Kay Giron
Suzy Kay
Joe R. Giron
Giron
Fight School Closing In Aultman
Six residents of the Aultman area sue in Indiana County Court seeking an injunction to block the closing of Ault elementary school. Defendants include Center Township Homer City and Kaw Manargeant School Districts. Plaintiffs argue the proposed shutdown harms residents taxpayers and school children in Bethel Edgewood and Altman areas.
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Aultman
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Homer City
Kaw Marnargeant
Plainiifs Mobile Kagk O Ali Son
Fadia
Bo Mura Boueh
Floyd
Aultmian
Mildred Efavya
DeMaris Reemer
India
Weather Outlook Warm Night and Sunny Friday
The forecast calls for a warm night with a low around 52 to 60 degrees. Friday will be mostly sunny and warmer with daytime highs near 78 to 84 degrees.
Call On Youth Group Call On Youth Group
East German Communist leaders launched a massive military recruiting drive appealing to 1.7 million youth members to join the army. Western powers condemned Berlin restrictions as illegal and urged an end to barriers on movement, citing four power status and accusing the Soviet Union of sealing the sector border. The Red youth orders, issued by Horst Schumann, called dawn meetings to hear the mobilization plea and praised measures as a victory for peace and socialism, urging all socialists to join the armed forces.
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United States
Britain
France
Soviet Union
Berlin
Moscow
Paris
London
East Berlin
East Germany
U.S
State Department
West Berlin
Red Youth Organization
Volunt
Horst Schumann
German Democratic Republic
Expansion Plan Aims to Add 150000 Army by 1962
The Army launches a program to increase end strength by as many as 150000 by next summer. Secretary Ely J. Stahr Jr. says mobilization depends on the Berlin crisis and events abroad. About 23096 National Guard and Reserve units are designated priority for possible active duty. The plan targets a total authorized strength near 1,008,000 by next June, with extended active duty and longer overseas tours.
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Elyis J. Stahr Jr
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Germany
Korea
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Strategic Army Corps
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