Lawrence Urges Congress Act On Low In Spirits Areas
Pennsylvania Governor David L. Lawrence urged Congress to advance legislation aiding chronically depressed regions even if the recession ends. He cited a proposed 100 million dollar revolving loan fund and 75 million for public facilities plants as tools to stimulate new industries, arguing current unemployment trends do not reflect long-term regional hardship. He urged ignoring short-term improvements to focus on persistent area unemployment.
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Pennsylvania
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Kennedy
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Car Hits Tree Injures Woman Near Clymer Indiana
A one car accident on Route 631 seven miles north of Clymer left a woman injured with a possible right ankle fracture. State Police report the vehicle ran off the highway after hitting a large dog. Damages were estimated at $300. The injured driver was taken to Indiana Hospital.
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Geneva
Westover
Kruszewski
Cherry Tree
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Congress
Estito
Secretary of Commerce
Pentagon urges stronger conventional forces for JFK
President Kennedy said the Defense Department recommends increasing conventional weapons strength but no decision has been made on boosting nuclear arms. He will take about two weeks to judge the conventional recommendation, speaking at a news conference.
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Washington
Kennedy
Defense Department
Pentagon
Temporary Peace Corps Established
President Kennedy announced a temporary Peace Corps of young Americans to be sent overseas and urged Congress to create a permanent helping-hand agency. He said about 500 volunteers could be abroad by year end, living with locals and serving without pay to meet foreign nations urgent skilled manpower needs.
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Kennedy
Congress
Aud
White House
U.S
Water Rate Hike Protest Planned by CTIL Center Two
The Center Two Improvement League announced it will protest a proposed water rate increase filed with the Public Utilities Commission. CTIL members and area residents met at St. Louis Roman Catholic Church and elected legal counsel to file the protest. The company seeks higher meter and consumption charges for 561 customers, with the PUC noting a May 1 start and a study underway. If approved, the increase would raise annual costs for 561 customers by about $4,748.
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Lucerne
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Atetendance
Water Company
Center Two
Homer City Borough Water Company
Ihan
State to delay $60 million school subsidies in latest funding gap
Harrisburg AP Officials say Pennsylvania lacks funds for about $60 million in fourth class school subsidies. About $32 million will be distributed between March 10 and 15, with the remainder likely paid next month. Borrowing limits tied to tax anticipation notes delayed extra money after last year’s staggered legislature sessions. An administration bill seeks to raise limits to one fifth during sessions.
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Commonwealth
David Kurtzman
David Baldwin
Kurtzman
Baldwin
Hodges optimistic on business outlook this spring
Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges told reporters he expects a brighter business situation by spring though he offered no figures. The Commerce Department said January inventory cuts slowed, mostly in finished goods, suggesting a potential balance between production and sales at the manufacturing level.
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Washington
Luther H. ‘Hodges
Commerce Department
Rt 22 Mishap Fatally Crashes Truck Driver
A trucker, Lawrence Nace, 44, was killed when his tractor-trailer left Route 22 near Laurel Mountain and was struck by flagstone loads from a second vehicle. State police report a possible sideswipe with another auto. Nace died of a fractured skull and multiple injuries. Coroner confirms the death. tow crews freed the body from the wreckage.
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Here
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Nace
Willis Werte
Calvin K. Clemount
Apollo R.D
Wertz
Nanty Glo
Joseph Govekur
Cambria County
Pam
Admits Worst Crime Aged Killer Held On Homicide Charge
Fred J. Thompson 59, the man linked to the Edith Googie Kiccorius case, was jailed on a homicide charge after being captured on a New Jersey chicken farm near Tom s River Tuesday. The battered four year old was found in his Chelsea room in Manhattan. A massive manhunt stirred public anger as Thompson awaited justice, telling detectives the crime was the worst he had ever known. He stated he would likely face life or the electric chair. A crowd of about 500 gathered outside Beach Street police station to see him booked.
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Edith Kiecorins
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Congo leaders vow action after UN warning
In Leopoldville the Kasavubu government pledged to curb Congo army attacks on the United Nations following Dag Hammarskjold's warning. The protest came amid reports of a rape by Congolese soldiers near Leopoldville and continued clashes across Katanga and Equator provinces.
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Kalonjide
Butdea
Our Friends
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Utec
Adoule
St Biaale
Clark Scott Disagree On Urban Unit
Washington AP Senators Joseph S. Clark and Hugh Scott clashed over creating a federal Department of Urban Affairs. Clark backed a standalone urban affairs department. Scott favored placing an urban affairs office in the Commerce Department. The Pennsylvania delegation, mayors and city officials urged bipartisan action. Governor David L Lawrence urged unity to tackle economic issues.
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D-Pa
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
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Department of Commerce
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Major Crime Up 12 Percent Says FBI
AP report from WASLINGTON cites preliminary FBI data showing overall major crime rising 12 percent from the prior year. Robberies up 18 percent, burglaries 15, auto thefts 7, aggravated assaults 3, with minor changes in other categories across cities over 25,000 population.
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PBS
United Sites
J. Edgar Hoover
Ex Countian Dies In Fla Road Crash
Ex Countian Fred Rosborough of Chuluota Florida was killed in a highway crash near Chuluota. A Marchand native born May 2 1920 he was a WWII veteran stone mason and carpenter survived by his wife and two children and two sisters. Friends may call at Schenkemeyer Funeral Home Punxsullivney after 10 am Friday with services at 2 pm Saturday conducted by Rev N A Pearce. Interment in Marchand Cemetery.
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Florida
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Fla
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Cleone Shields Rosborough
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Caryl James
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Jean
Erma Griffith
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Arraigned in Slaying Of Girl Four Coral-Graceton Fire Co. Party
New York AP reports Fred J. Thompson was arraigned without bail for the sex slaying of 4 year old Edith Riccorias. He faced a crowded courtroom as police guarded him. Magister Wallach adjourned the case to Friday with defense to be assigned. Onlookers jeered as Thompson, silent and unrepresented, declined comment. The victim disappeared while playing and was found in a rented room in lower Manhattan. Police had organized a large search and collected fingerprints.
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Edith Riccorias
Thompson
Louis S.wallach
Wallach
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