Political boss dies at 82 in Paramus Hudson County
John Kenny, longtime political boss in New Jersey and Hudson County power broker, died of a heart attack at 82 after a career marked by corruption scandal and a 1971 to 1972 tax evasion prison sentence. He spent years in a nursing home, with a family spokesman noting his death occurred in Paramus.
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Paramus
N.d
UPI
John ¥. Kenny
Kenny
Hudson County
New York City
Keruty
John Hamill
J and L Shuts Down Pittsburgh Plant Amid Low Orders
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp announces indefinite shutdown of iron and sealing operations at its Pittsburgh works beginning Saturday due to lack of orders. About 1,200 workers to be laid off with 1,400 already furloughed, totaling 2,600 of the 4,000 employees. Company plans 200 million rehabilitation with anti-pollution equipment and continues negotiations with local regulators to avoid permanent closure.
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Pittsburgh
UPT
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
JEL
Thomas C. Graham
Tim
Kent State forum opens as trial topics span May 14 events
U.S. District Judge Donald Young signals an expansive Kent State civil case. Cross-examinations explore the entire May 14 1970 weekend of campus protests, shootings and disturbances, with defense pressing for broader questioning beyond the known date.
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Cleveland
UPL
Kent State
U.S
Junge
Donald Young
Young
National Guard
Kent
Ozzie Nelson dies after cancer battle in Hollywood
Ozzie Nelson 68 noted radio and TV star and former big band leader died at his home in Hollywood of cancer after a year of tests and eight months post surgery. His wife Harriet was with him, and sons David and Rick visited daily. Born March 20 1907 in Jersey City he was Rutgers athlete and Eagle Scout.
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Hollywood
Ozzie Nelson
Hartial
Nelson
Hig
David
Rick
Jersey City
Rutgers University
Safer Cigarette Idea Shot Down at World Conference
World Conference on Smoking and Health in New York opened with cigarette fighters dismissing the notion of a universally safe cigarette. They argue such a product may be an impossible dream and that even with a filter a harmless puff is unlikely amid fears of lung cancer and heart disease.
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New York
UPI
Pearly Gates
Motvay
Fat Derby Winners In Coopersville Lose Weight Streak
Five portly residents including former Mayor Kent Hastings started a private wager to shed 50 pounds by June. The contest grew into a town event with 2,129 residents cheering as winners collected cash and losers forfeit $100 each. The ex-mayor topped the field and earned at least $0 pounds and $170. A brass band party followed the weigh-in at a grain mill.
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Coopersville
Mich
UPI
Hinner
Kent
Jury Deliberations Continue in Foster Slaying Trial
In Sacramento California UPI reports the jury failed to reach a verdict after four days of deliberation on the cyanide bullet murder case of Marcus Foster Oakland School Superintendent. Defendants Joseph Remiro 28 and Russell Little 26 face charges tied to the November 1973 slaying and the deputy Robert Blackburn’s death.
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Sacramento
Cali
UPI
Joseph Remiro
Russell Little
Robert Blackburn
Union Board Ordered to Reinstate Teacher Veronica George
Lawrence County Court ordered Union Area School District to reinstate Veronica George as a temporary professional employee effective July 28 1973 after her claim of improper release. The district may owe back pay equal to nearly two years or appeal to Commonwealth Court.
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Veronica George
Union Area
Lawrence County Court
Walter A. Kiefer
Miss George
Commonwealth Court
John F. Hedgerson
Armed Services
Secretary of Education
John C Pittenger
Rade
Enon Valley studies sewer project with Northwest Eng
Enon Valley Borough Council voted to hire Northwest Engineering of Tidioute to prepare a sewage feasibility study. Ralph Osborn, spokesman for the firm, said an application will be filed for federal EPA funds and state DER support. If funded, the $4,000 study will lead toward a sewerage system and treatment plant with shared costs among federal and state agencies and local funds.
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Enon Valley — Borough Council
Northwest Engineering
Tidioute
Ralph Oshorn
The
Titi
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
State Department of Environmental Resources
Oshern
Osborn
Economy Shows Signs of Turn But Millions Face Unemployment
A labor economist notes the economy may be turning up yet 25 to 35 million Americans could experience unemployment or reduced income in the year. Mark Roberts of the AFL-CIO says short term gains for business may not quickly translate into jobs for workers. He warns unemployment could rise and impact far more people than those currently employed.
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Unitedness International
Mark Roberts
Afl-Cio
Lawrin County Trout Stocking Formula Under Scrutiny
County sportsmen and lawmakers gathered at Ellwood Wampum Rad and Gun Club to press the Fish Commission for a fair trout allocation. State Rep. Ralph D. Pratt urged rally participants to push for changes in the stocking formula based on license sales population and land available. The group cited Slippery Rock Creek sections and questioned why a mid stream area was not stocked amid water conditions, while biologists noted manpower and data gaps.
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Welwood
Ralph D. Pratt
New Wilmington
Lawrence County
State Fish Commission
Pratt
Slippery Rock
Neshannock
Mercer County
Butler County
Hesser
Frank Willis
Rome
Ohio
Allegheny County
Slippery Rock Creek
U.S. 19 Bridge
Helyer
Mike Perchaw
Commission
George Librandi
Librandi
Masser
Neshannock Creek
Ted Garcia
local + conservatun choir
Burglary attempt shatters office window in Ellwood City
Police investigate an apparent burglary at Dr. Rajasenan's office where a window was shattered by a gunshot and the burglar alarm triggered. Nearby reports describe the incident as an early morning break in with no injuries.
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Ellwood City
Rajasenan
Third Street
Lawrence Avenue
A&P to Close Local Stores Amid Nationwide Layoffs
A&P will close Lawrence Village Plaza and downtown New Castle outlets leaving few area stores. Ellwood City store closed until Saturday. McKay of Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Cleveland says store size vs. distribution limits reflects reassignments per union guidance. Closest area store will be Sharon with no closing plans. A&P, once largest grocery chain, is closing 1,250 of 3,000 stores nationwide. Wilson suffered a stroke paralyzing his left side on Gat2, ig.
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A&p
Lawrence Village Plaza
New Castle
Lawrence County
Iout Ady
Ellwood City
al MacKay
Great Atlibe
Pacific Tes Co
Cleveland
McKay
Union Centrnel
Sharon
Wilson
Labor Council backs Medusa strike in Wampum
The Lawrence County AFL-CIO Labor Council voted unanimously to support striking workers at Medusa Cement Co in Wampum after the union Local 173 walked out Sunday over scheduling seniority and job bidding provisions. Two workers at the meeting in Bessemer described plant disruptions and urged scrutiny of picket line compliance. Council also urged candidates to use union labor for printing and discussed health care advocacy, legislative breakfast meetings, and a summer recess.
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Lawrence County
Afl-Cio Labor Council
Medusa Cement Co
Wampum
United Cement, Lime, and Gypsarus Workers International Local 173
Bessemer
International Typographical Union
Council Itward
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Ralph D. Pratt
New Wilmington
Ted Seardeleth
Continental Congress Orders Powder Supply Approval
In Philadelphia on June 3 the Continental Congress appoints a committee to allocate 5,000 pounds to buy gunpowder for the Continental Army’s use.
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Continental Congress
Philadelphia
State poultry production falls 10 percent in week ending May 24
The Pennsylvania Crop Reporting Service said this week ending May 24 shows a 10 percent drop in poultry production from a year ago. The decline is part of a broader 21 state trend over the past ten weeks with double declines in poultry output.
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Harrisburg
UPI
Pennnsylvania Crop Reporting Service
Pennsylvania
Quorum Lacking at HRC Meeting in New Castle
The New Castle Human Relations Commission failed to reach a quorum at its monthly meeting as a majority were absent. Five members attended as officials reviewed correspondence and planned calls to gauge attendance to avoid postponing future sessions. The HSRC does not meet in July and August, with the next meeting set for September 1.
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New Castle Hunan Relations Commission
HRC
Mwas
HSRC
Home repair gypsters prey on unwary seniors
Law enforcement warns against door to door con artists posing as ham painters roofers or inspectors. In rural areas the thieves target the elderly selecting low estimates then inflate bills many times over before fleeing. Officials urge delaying and verifying with the Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau and to do business only with local reliable workers.
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LA. Arnald Fonseca
Pennsylvania States Police
Lawrence County
Ponseca
Yonseca
Fonseca
Ghamber of Commerce
Better Business Bureau
Eye
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