James B. Werner A Tribute to a Pioneer Editor
James B. Werner editor and publisher of the Somerset Democrat in 1951- era is remembered for fiery headlines and hands on news gathering. He produced personal touches from the Berlin area to Johnstown and Somerset American cooperation, and wrote editorials on constitutional and political issues.
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James B. Werner
Somerset Democrat
The
Methodist Monitor
Paul Trimpey
Berlin
Jim
American
Werner
Somerset American
Democrat
J. B. Werner
J. B
Johnstown Democrat
U.S
Eward Martin
Martin
IOOF
Kingwood Grove
New Deal
Will Judy
Chicago
Garrett
Somerset
Court House
Capt. Judy
Mt. Davis
Sara Roberta Getty
Pennsylvania Per Capita Taxes Run Below National Average
The Census Bureau report shows Pennsylvania per person taxes at 235.51 versus 236.93 nationally. State sales tax 80.41 per capita tops the 45 state average, while the corporate net income tax of 44.92 is the highest in the nation. Public welfare costs and other taxes reveal Pennsylvania's mixed standing with higher hospital and highway spending.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
U.S. Census Bureau
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
Ohio
Keystone
Connecticut
Moon rocks boost birth of solar system theory
Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin explored the Apennine Mountains on the Moon collecting crystal filled rocks and glassy samples. Mission scientist Dr. Joseph Allen said the material could be primeval Moon matter from a colossal meteor impact. They repaired the lunar buggy and set a new two day, seven hour 12 minute exploration record.
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Joseph Allen
Scott
Irwin
Apennine
Lunar
Earth
Deadline for Fair Queen Contest Today
The 1971 Fair Queen Contest entry deadline is today. Submit applications to Harold E. Nicholson at 400 Salisbury St Meyersdale with name address age phone parents names sponsoring organization and background details plus a billfold photo. Applicants must be unmarried 17 to 20, Somerset County resident with farm 4 H or FFA background and sponsor by an agricultural group. State Senator Stanley Stroup of Bedford is listed in satisfactory condition at Bedford County Memorial Hospital after pneumonia.
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Harold E. Nicholson
Salisbury St
Meyersdale
Somerset County
Stanley Stroup
Bedford
Bedford County Memorial Hospital
Hawaii Stores Empty Miss Merchant Ships
Honolulu reports shortages as the West Coast dock strike cuts the islands from 80 percent of imports. Diabetics miss sugar free drinks, sacks shrink, canned milk fear shortages, and dog food runs low while airlines rush fresh supplies. Prices rise, with Safeway noting 10 percent increases or 18 percent if costs aren’t absorbed.
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Honolulu
United States
Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co
Hawaii
Jack R. Cavallero
Safeway Stores
Safeway
Moon Men Fond Of Falcon Yet Call It A Poor Hotel
Apollo 15 astronauts David R. Scott and James B. Irwin spend 67 hours on the lunar surface in the Falcon LM. They praise the view but complain of a small, cold cabin with no bath, no room service, leaks, and a water spill. The LM is cramped yet a trusted landing machine.
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Lunar
Falcon
Houston
Scott
Mission Control
Irwin
Budget Hagele Goes On Budget Hagele Goes On
Harrisburg lawmakers press a third week of budget talks as paychecks for House and Senate members are halted due to lack of a budget or temporary funding. Governor Shapp warns against crisis to crisis governance while a two week August emergency spending bill faces a possible veto.
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William Dimascio
Associated Press
Harrisburg
House
Senate
Treasury Department
Administration
Ronald G. Leach
Shapp
Wage Hike Ends Steelworkers Strike Threat
In a three year deal the AFL CIO United Steelworkers approved a wage increase of at least 30 percent with cost of living protections, averting a strike as talks cover about 500 000 workers across nine major firms including U S Steel Armco and Bethlehem. President Nixon observed but was not brought into the process. The agreement extends to other steel firms and comes just hours before the strike deadline.
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Washington
Aflcio United Steelworkers
I.W. Abel
Abel
White House
Nixon
Labor
J. D. Hodgson
U.S. Steel
Armco
National
Republic
Bethlehem
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Jones & Laughlin
Inland
Allegheny-Ludlum
Friedens Firemen To Collect Cards
Friedens Volunteer Fire Company begins coin card collection at 6 30 p m Monday and runs through the week. Funds go to the general equipment fund. Weather outlook calls for Monday as partly cloudy and mild with high in the upper 70s and showers possible Tuesday with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s.
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Friedens Volunteer Fire Company
General Equipment
Pennsylvania
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By Jack Reiley
Turkeyfoot High School
Greensburg
Cindy Hyatt
Sheri Wilson
Carol Yommer
Kathy Calflesh
Michelle Leonard
Seton Hill College
Census Bureau
Elaware
New York
Hadley Mountain
Moon
Spur
Heaven
Miss Merchant Ships
San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
Moon Men
Neil Gilbride
Friedens Firemen
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