Shafer proposes three year Appalachia plan for 52 counties
Governor Raymond P. Shafer announces a three year development plan to the Appalachia Regional Commission covering 52 Pennsylvania counties. The plan emphasizes training workers attracting manufacturers and balancing the economy with two Lawrence County projects including St Francis Hospital expansions and UHURU housing proposals.
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Franc steadies as France pledges budget cut
Paris reports that France would slash about 1 billion dollars from its 1969 budget. The move steadied the franc and pushed gold down to 41.02 dollars an ounce from 42.26. The dollar softened slightly on the Paris market after the budget slashing was announced.
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DMZ fighting flares as Marines push against Communists
In the DMZ inside Vietnam, U S Marines and South Vietnamese troops clash with Communist forces for a second front. Reinforcements, warplanes and artillery are requested as patrols probe for guns near the allied base. US seeks renewed Warsaw talks and possible return to Paris talks as Thieu nears lifting his boycott.
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Britain to Seek World Money Talks Next Spring
Britain plans an international monetary conference to overhaul the global currency system after Nixon takes office. Prime Minister Wilson and Chancellor Jenkins push for a prompt meeting with full preparation to avoid failure. International bankers in Geneva urge new exchange rates to replace those set 24 years ago to prevent recessions.
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Jameson Memorial Hospital Announces General Pay Increase
Jameson Memorial Hospital announces a hospital wide wage rise effective December 23 with first pay adjustments on January 10. Staff nurses gain 25 per month. minimum hourly wage rises 10 cents to 1.60. other staff increases proportionate. About 125000 annually added to payroll. Executive director Joe Friedheim says increases were planned, with no union dues or third party representation required.
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Weather outlook for Western Pennsylvania and New York crime rate note
Western Pennsylvania shows cloudy skies with light rain north and partly cloudy south with afternoon showers. Highs in the 40s, lows in the 30s, with more showers tonight and Wednesday. New York crime rate up 48 percent since 1960, rising faster than population.
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City to reveal budget at Friday special meeting
City Council President Richard H. Biddle said Friday at 3 p.m. will focus solely on the budget. Mayor Carl A. Cialella Jr. will present and comment with business administrator Robert J. Albertson. Public attendance is allowed but comments will not be taken at the meeting.
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Death notices and weather report from New York area
Death records list Paul Worner aged 44 of 312 Bryan Ave RD Ida Ferrari aged 78 of 707 S Cascade St Irving Nixon aged 64 of 2506 Wilmington Rd Mrs Robert H Olinger Sr aged 54 of 4509 Hollow Rd Weather report notes Bozeman Montana reached 6 degrees below zero the coldest reading while Presidio Texas saw a Monday high of 82 degrees UPI release
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Upton Sinclair Dies at 90 in New Jersey Nursing Home
Upton Beall Sinclair died at age 90 in a Bound Brook NJ nursing home after a life spanning more than 80 works. The Pulitzer Prize winner, noted muckraker and novelist, sparked reform with The Jungle and a career that shaped 20th century American literature.
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