Indiana County housing study highlights dire conditions and need for action
The county housing report outlines widespread poverty with DPW support for low income families and seniors. It notes a high rate of substandard housing, limited water and sanitation, scarce sewage treatment, and calls for local government to act on the housing problem. next, the Indiana County Housing Authority.
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Indiana County Housing Authority
Dancing Class Time Change for Square Dancing Course
Indiana Area Recreation Department shifts adult beginner Modern Western Square Dancing to Thursday January 21 at Ben Franklin Elementary School gym from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. weekly until early May. Ed Drunkle will teach. call 463-3473 for details.
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Indiana Area Recreation Department
Ben Franklin
Ed Drunkle
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Easter Seal Campaign Plans In Indiana County
The Easter Seal Committee outlined the 1971 drive from March 1 to April 11 by the Indiana County Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Plans include direct mail to families, business outreach, Lily Day Parades, and other events with Pennsylvnia Easter Seal Society input. The unit supports Lions Health Camp and weekly handicapped swimming classes at Indiana University Pool, led by Dr Mary Magruder.
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Indiana County
William R. Skillen
Pennsylvania
Lions Health Camp
Indiana University
Mary Magruder
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Indiana County Society
Kline Ceremony Touts Donora Roots of Notables
In Harrisburg the Senate opened Lt. Gov. Emmett P. Kline's inaugural ceremony with remarks noting Donora as the hometown of stars like Stan Musial and Ernie Kline. Father Thomas W. Jackson recalled Kline's ties to St. Charles Church and Donora where many athletes once lived, while he now serves as a state chaplains coordinator in Harrisburg.
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Stan Musial
Ernie Kline
Thomas W. Jackson
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Emmett P. Kline
Dan Tower
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Hunters Survive Idaho Ordeal After Ski Trip
Bailey and Conquest were stranded in Idaho while hunting. They survived by eating raw venison and a pancake flour meal, keeping track of days on a truck panel, and seeking shelter at cabins and ranger stations. Bailey suffered frostbite but recovered. Conquest’s body was recovered.
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Fire Destroys Trailers, Building at Three Mile Island
An undetermined origin fire on Three Mile Island destroyed two construction trailers and a workers’ building used for changing clothing. About 2,000 workers at the Metropolis Edison Co project lost personal belongings. One worker was treated for smoke inhalation at Harrisburg Hospital.
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Strike Ends But Issues Still Exist
A city strike ends but issues persist as transit and housing authority patrolmen return to work after sympathy action. Negotiations continue among city officials, firemen and sanitation workers. Patrolmen seek parity with police and back pay while the state court contest remains unresolved. Public support and label concerns cited by officers and former Mayor Wagner add to tensions.
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PBA
Robert Demarjian
Kiwanians Mark Club's Anniversary
Homer City Kiwanis marks the 56th Kiwanis International anniversary with reports from Rev. Scott Browning and R. E. Walbeck on Tamiment conventions. Robert L. Sutter inducted as new member. Kenneth Gray Jr. programs next week with guest speaker Frank Schermer on pollution. Ladies Night planned.
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Kiwanis International
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R.E. Walbeck
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Tamiment
Poconos
Robert L. Sutter
Kenneth Gray Jr
Frank Schermer
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U.S
Vatican disbands Papal Guard amid reforms
The Vatican Gendarmes, once among the Pope's last military forces, are disbanded today and may join the new central office of vigilance in plain clothes. Earlier, the Palatine Guards and Guard of Honor were also disbanded, leaving about 60 Swiss Guards as the Pope's remaining force.
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Guard of Honor
News Strike Unveiled What Public Missed
A Pittsburgh AP report notes 300 residents surveyed by Ketchum MacLeod Grove found the public missed national affairs business activity and social event coverage more than comics during a city newspaper strike. Obituary notices were most missed.
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Pittsburgh
Ketchum, MacLeod & Grove, Inc
Republican leadership battle looms in House race
In Washington Republicans brace for a fight over the No 3 GOP post as conservatives challenge Rep Samuel Devine to replace Rep John Anderson as conference chairman. Anderson defends his record amid civil rights and welfare bill votes while leaders seek cohesion before Thursday’s caucus.
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Ohio
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Pennsylvania
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Tennessee
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Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
Leslie C. Arends
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Governor Without A Cabinet Faces Senate Delays
Nation's governor reports Senators blocked cabinet nominees interview access. Designees will meet with senators Monday. tensions rise as independents reshuffle party machinery. Five Shafer appointees have resigned, leaving several departments without secretaries. Cabinet fate hinges on Monday confirmations.
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Shafer
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Fred Speaker
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Tax evasion nets sentence for Parker and wife
Pittsburgh AP John W. Parker 34 a masonry contractor from Irwin and his wife Marian were fined and sentenced after pleading guilty to income tax evasion. A federal judge ordered Parker 60 days in jail a $4 500 fine and costs while Marian Parker received seven days in prison.
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