Long Pennsylvania Legislature May Surpass Historic Session Length
The 1955 Pennsylvania Legislature may become the second longest in state history, potentially extending past Christmas as lawmakers wrestle with tax and budget disputes. The 1951 session remains the longest at 350 days, with others nearing that mark. U.S. Sen. Edward Martin warns residual oil imports threaten coal industries as coal reserves remain substantial, while the State Highways Dept plans radar speed tests on two major by-passes to assess compliance with a 60 mph limit.
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Martin
America
Statewide 60 mph speed limit and related bills noted
A summary of traffic speed policy shows a 60 mile per hour limit raised on select highways with tests indicating lower accidents. The 1953 legislature empowered the Highway secretary to set 60 mph where safe. Signs appeared on Route 22 Allentown by pass and Schuylkill Expressway in 1954. Lawmakers focus heavily on schools and motor vehicles with numerous bills on licensing and other topics.
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Philadelphia
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Harrisburg
Berks
Congress Plans An Increase In Expense Accounts
Congress plans to raise free expense accounts after a 50 percent pay hike. Proposals would boost stationary allowances from 1200 to 1500 dollars yearly and air mail and delivery stamps from 200 to 300, raise long distance minutes from 2700 to 3000, double telegram word limit, add extra free round trips, and permit a 12000 dollar a year research aide.
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Drag River For Body Of Kidnaped Girl In Georgia
In Rome Georgia National Guardsmen firemen and volunteers dragged the Etowah River two miles south of Cartersville seeking the body of Patricia Ann Cook 14 missing after Willie Grady Cocke 37 claimed he dumped the body there following an assault and murder Cochran a parolee with prior rape charges allegedly lured her from home and killed her.
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Patricia Ann Cook
Carterseville
Willie Grady Cockeran
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