Coleman targets stable year round jobs at Somerset camping trailer plant
Coleman says Somerset plant will reach steady 12 month employment as production doubles since last year. He cites improved labor relations and a 450 worker level as signs of stability, while noting some layoffs in the past. At Seven Springs Jamboree he forecasts further gains and aims to be the biggest camping trailer firm and No 1 in the field.
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Somerset
Coleman Company
Sheldon Coleman
Seven Springs
Coleman
Minuteman
Brandywine
Agnew Kickback Probe Remains Under Local Jurisdiction
Attorney General Elliot Richardson keeps the investigation of Vice President Spiro Agnew Bribery and tax evasion allegations in U S Atty George Beall's Baltimore office The probe covers payments from contractors to Maryland and Baltimore County figures and possibly GSA contracts since 1969 No grand jury testimony yet and Agnew denies wrongdoing.
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Washington
Elliot L. Richardson
Spiro T. Agnew
Justice Department
Archibald Cox
Richardson
U.S. Atty
George Beall
Agnew
Maryland
Baltimore County
General Services Administration
Cox
Beall
U.S
Baltimore
Board of Zoning Appeals
GSA
New York
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison
Ramsey Clark
Lyndon B. Johnson
Arthur J. Goldberg
John F. Kennedy
Supreme Court
White House
Somerset Scenic at Arts and Crafts Exhibit in Alexis Park
Somerset County Artists Association hosts a one day arts and crafts event during Coleman Days at Alexis Park. Visitors can view Jeanne Berkey and Walter Bowen in a Grant Wood like American Gothic inspired cardboard tableau and watch weaving ceramics macrame pottery demos. Grounds open at 9 30 a m with free admission.
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Grant Wood
Alexis Park
Jeanne Berkey
Walter Bowen
Somerset Scenic
Somerset County Artists Association
Sprinkler Rule Change Cuts Costs for Aged Home
Somerset County Home for the Aged will not require a sprinkler system after a decision by the Industrial Board. If the architect certifies fire resistive construction, the building may skip sprinklers saving about $200,000. Smoke barriers along the 150 foot corridor remain required and life safety checks were conducted to avoid withholding medical payments starting Sept. 1, 1973.
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Dick Cartwright
Somerset County
Department of Labor and Industry
Industrial Board of the Department
James M. Weaver
Richard Ross
Weaver
Phase 4 rules let many firms lift prices next Monday
Final Nixon admin price rules allow small and mid-size firms to raise prices starting next Monday to reflect higher costs. Large firms with over 100 million in annual sales face a Sept. 12 delay, with pre-notification to the Cost of Living Council and possible veto.
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Washington
Nixon
John T. Dunlop
Cost of Living Council
Dunlop
Mistake Bombing Again in Cambodia
An American F111 struck a friendly village near the Cambodian naval base, the second such error in 24 hours. Cambodian military sources said the strike killed eight and wounded 16 in a Mekong River island village.
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Mekong River
'Dont Buy' Day Flops as Beef Shortage Shocks Philadelphia
In Pennsylvania shoppers ignore a boycott call amid meat shortages. Philadelphia area stores report normal business while beef cuts tighten. city institutions cut menus to non beef items and face layoffs. Continental Meat closes affecting several state facilities. Union and company layoffs loom as beef supply remains strained.
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Pennsylvania
Max Weiner
Consumer Education and Protection Association
Continental Meat Co
Cross Brothers
Jack Bittner
Continental
State Welfare Department
Hamburg School and Hospital
Allentown State Hospital
Pennhurst State School
Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
Rocco Rossano
Philadelphia
Amalgamated Meatcutters Union
A&p Stores
Food Fair
Pantry Pride
Weather Outlook for Western Pennsylvania
Hazy sun and warm midweek with highs in the mid-80s to low 90s. Wednesday night fair with 60s lows. Thursday stays partly sunny and warm with highs in the mid-80s to low 90s. Winds south to southwest 5 to 15 mph. Peps: 10 percent rain Wednesday and 20 percent overnight Wednesday.
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Pennsylvania
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Department For Life Safety Code
State Department of Public Welfare
Andrew Jarosky
Boswell
Jack Shatter
Jacks Super Market
Central City
Betty Atkins
Stoystown Road
Terry Jack
Lephart Tire and Auto Center
Catharine Holsapple
Stoystown RD
Yoder News and Variety Store
Ann Landers
Bridge
Queenar
Varta Nove
Carcass Vedere Seaens
Heloise Hoforcone Soos Vieseestaceers
Sylvia Porter
Weiner
Larry A. Rothwell
Thriftway Super Markets
Food Fair Stores Inc
Acme
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