Pennsylvania League of Cities fights state interference in home rule
The Pennsylvania League of Cities, meeting in Harrisburg, released a policy statement condemning state legislation that limits local control. It accuses legislators of regulating city employees’ hours vacations and sick leave without funding and cites Senate bill 282 and House bill 1493 as burdens on firemen and policemen. The group urges member cities to oppose such measures and defend home rule powers.
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Pennsylvania League of Cities Board
Harrisburg
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Pennsylvania League of Cities
Katarzynski Seeks Commutation of Life Sentence
Henry Katarzynski, 32, convicted with four youths of murdering George I. Miller, a 65 year old gas station attendant, during a robbery. The case goes to the state Pardons Board for commutation as Schaeffer, who presided, notes the mandatory life term and the appeal is set for consideration this month at Eastern State Penitentiary.
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Katarzynski
Pardons Board
Eastern State Penitentiary
Circus Week Observed By National Circus Fans Group
Circus Fans of America observe Circus week as the movement spreads nationwide to aid circuses. Mark Must serves as chair of the Circus week committee. Home on leave Pvt. Robert C. Strawhecker stationed at Fort Eustis Virginia spent Memorial Day weekend at home with his wife. Population of Great Britain reportedly rose about 4.5 million in two decades. Spring cleaning safety tips urge sturdy ladders dry hands and non slip floors. Desk Sgt Leslie Howard recalls a caller seeking police help to wake a son for school and suggests old fashioned paddling.
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Fort Eustis, Va
West Haven
Conn
Leslie Howard
Howard
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