Seven Boards Back Area Technical High School Plan
Seven of eight Lawrence County school boards approved an area technical vocational high school with Union Area voting against. Irwin W. Stankard praised the step to aid students and the economy, noting only a few districts could have blocked it. The plan seeks state approval and discusses articles of agreement. The vote occurred at a Mohawk Area High School convention.
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Lawrence County
Union Area School Board
State Department of Public Instruction
Irwin W. Stankard
Mohawk Area
City Council Rejects Pay Raises in 3-2 Vote
The city council voted 3-2 along party lines to wipe out planned raises for 260 full time employees, estimated to cost about 45000 dollars. The move ushers in an economy push and could prompt a mid year tax increase. remaining officials defended their positions as necessary. The ordinance would also cut the newly designated fire marshal and reduce fire lieutenants from seven to six, with continued coverage noted on page 2.
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John C. Jordan
William J. Watkins
Jordan
Public Safety
George Rigby
Richard H. Biddle
D. John Razzano
Volant and Reed Farms Dominate Merino Prizes
Two Volant and two Slippery Rock farmers swept open Merino divisions at the State Farm Show. J. K. and W. McConnell of Volant RD 3 earned 14 ribbons with a first in rain and multiple seconds, thirds, and fourths, including a ram placement. Russell A. and Clair L. Reed of Slippery Rock RD 3 collected the remaining 14 awards with eight firsts and a champion ram. The McConnells also earned ram and other breed placements across multiple classes.
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Volant
Slippery Rock
J. K
W. McConnell
Volant RD 3
Russell A
Clair L. Reed
Slippery Rock RD 3
Reeds
McConnells
W. Ronald Hodge
Cobalt Center Memorial Recalling Dr Kaplan Named
New Castle Hospital renames its radiation cancer center the Dr Eliah Kaplan Memorial Radiation Center in honor of Dr Kaplan who died at age 79. Sister Mary John announced final approval by the U S Atomic Energy Commission and dedication set for 1 30 p m January 29 with a plaque marking the center. The program covers diagnosis surgery drugs and high voltage radiation.
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New Castle Hospital
Eliah Kaplan
Mary John
U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
Kaplan
New Castle
Ina Kaplan
Mass Rally in Panama Demands Canal Treaty Changes
In Panama City an anti American student rally planned for tonight urges the United States to revise the Panama Canal Treaty. U S Secretary of State Rusk says Washington will discuss issues with Panama but not under threats of violence.
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Panama City
UPI
United States
Washington
Dean Rusk
Panama
U.S
Canal Zone
Galileo Solis
Manuel Trucco
Solis
Trucco
Organization of American States
Hilton Hotel
Edwin Martin
Martin
Sandler Resigns Lockley Takes Helm of UF
United Fund president Sandler resigns. Sidney L. Lockley named interim president and new first vice president of Lockley Machine Co. He announces monthly executive committee meetings and a 20 percent agency allocation cut as the drive faces a funding shortfall. Weather briefly reports cloudy skies and highs in the mid 20s across Western Pennsylvania.
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New Castle News
Louis R. Sandler
United Fund
Sidney L. Lockley
Center
Robert Taylor
Sandler
Lockley
Lockley Machine Co
Lincoln Ave
Unite Fund
Kennedy Sukarno In Accord On Malaysia Crisis
Atty Gen Robert F Kennedy and Indonesian President Sukarno reached agreement that the Malaysia crisis should be resolved by consultation. The first diplomatic mission for President Johnson included a 90 minute, cordial talks in Tokyo with a second round slated for Saturday.
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Tokyo
UPI
Robert F. Kennedy
Sukarno
Malaysia
Southeast Asia
Kennedy
Johnson
Asia
Ed Guthman
Indonesia
New Law Expands Township Supervisors Power to Halt Flooding
Lawrence County township supervisors voiced concerns over a state law signed by Gov. Scranton last year. Milton W. DeLancey of the State Association of Township Supervisors said the measure allows authorities to act broadly to control flooding as townships grow. He noted fast growth prompted the need for quicker solutions than legislative trips. Continued on Page 2.
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Lawrence County
Milton W. DeLancey
State Association of Township Supervisors
William W. Scranton
State Association
Glenn to Seek Democratic Senate Nomination in Ohio
Astronaut John H. Glenn announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for U.S. senator from Ohio in the May primaries. He faces Sen. Stephen Young and, if past Young, may meet Rep. Robert Taft Jr. in the general race while party leaders warn of a potential shambles.
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Columbus, Ohio
UPI
John H. Glenn
U.S
Ohio
Stephen Young
Young
Glenn
Robert Att Jr
Earth
Parcel Post Rates Hike Approved by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved Parcel Post rate increases averaging 13.1 percent, raising annual revenue by about 75.4 million dollars and catalog mailing rates by about 2.3 million. Local two pound parcels rise 21 percent while 70 pound local deliveries see no increase.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
ICC
Post Office Department
Meadville Council Rejects $10 Occupation Tax Proposal
Meadville city council rejected a proposed $10 occupation tax and an amendment to increase the budget. Public opposition forced the meeting to relocate from council chambers to Meadville Junior High School to accommodate residents attending the vote.
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Meadville, Pa
UPI
Council Chambers
Meadville Jr. High School
Wilson to lead Lawrence County Boroughs Association
John T. Wilson of Ellport will head the Lawrence County Boroughs Association, a move highlighted in local elections and civic leadership notes. The item appears on page 10 of the paper.
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John T. Wilson
Ellport
Lawrence County Boroughs Association
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Jennie) Andrews
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William H. Wilson
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