Rift Between Soviets and Chinese Affects East Bloc Food
The Sino Soviet split slows China’s meat shipments to the Soviet Union and reduces trade with East German and other satellites. Trade fell from 2.1 billion in 1959 to 1.6 billion in 1960 and 918 million in 1961, helping cause food shortages in Eastern Europe and limiting Soviet machinery markets. The issue dominated a recent Communist Council meeting in Moscow.
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June 12 Almanac Highlights From History
United Press International notes on this date mark John Winthrop entering Salem Harbor in 1630, Lillian Russell’s marriage in 1912, and Franklin D Roosevelt signing the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act in 1934. A thought from Aristotle on entrusting chance with noble tasks closes.
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Saturn
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John Winthrop
Massachusetts Bay Company
Salem Harbor
Lillian Russell
Alexander Moore
Franklin Roosevelt
Job Retraining Program Shows Good Results
Pennsylvania reports 82 former relief recipients gained jobs and $90,000 saved in welfare payments. Since January 55 public assistance cases closed, 198 people removed from relief. 27 grants cut affecting 111 people. Program, run via local schools with state reimbursement, supported by federal grants from ARDA. Governor Lawrence also cited tourism growth and highway completion boosting the economy.
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Lawrence Sees Heavy Tourist Trade In State
Mt POCONO Pa UPI reports a forecast of a greatly expanded Pennsylvania tourist industry, calling the state the greatest single vacation state in the country. The statement highlights rising visitor numbers and potential job growth tied to tourism.
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Bloom Orders Expense Cuts to Balance Budget
Republican State Chairman George S. Bloom says urgent orders to trim expenses have gone to all agencies to save money as Gov. David L. Lawrence faces uncertain revenues. He cites education and mental health as first targets and knocks Lawrence’s claim of balancing the budget as a myth.
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UPI
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John SS. Fine
94 New State Troopers Will Be Graduated
In Hershey Pennsylvania 94 new state troopers will graduate from the State Police Academy. Carl E. Clarke of New Salem Fayette County earns a scholarship and Harold G. Mansfield of Ford City Armstrong County earns pistol marksman ship. Governor Lawrence and Commissioner McCartney will present diplomas and cadet Robert B. Wollyang of Pottsville will speak for the class.
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David L. Lawrence
Frank G. McCartney
Robert B. Wollyang
Pottsville
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