Somerset County Retail Gains Reflected in Survey of Buying Power
A national study shows Somerset County incomes rose to a high level with disposable income reaching 253.4 million and median cash income at 6 242. Local households increased spending on cars appliances and home goods, boosting local retail sales to 135.8 million, up 14.7 percent from the year before, outpacing national and regional gains. The county’s buying power index stands at .0329, signaling the share of national retail activity it is expected to generate.
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New York
Somerset County
United States
Middle Atlantic States
Dairy Judging High Spot At County Fair Midpoint
Rain eased but mud persisted at Somerset County Fairgrounds Meyersdale as judging opened with many exhibits. Maple Syrup and Maple Products saw George N. Baer win three classes in Division E while Dale Schmidt placed in several. Apiary and FHA projects also feature on the day’s results with local 4-H and school groups noted.
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George Lear
Somerset County Fairgrounds
Meyersdale
George N. Baer
Somerset RD
Hubert Friedline
Friedens RD
Dale Schmidt
Somerset
Melda Paul
C. R. Aiersman
Betty Rugg
Turkeyfoot High School
Conemaugh Township
Weather Outlook for Western Pennsylvania Midweek
Mostly cloudy and cool Wednesday with highs in the mid 60s to low 70s, clearing and cool Wednesday night with lows in the 50s. Partly sunny and warmer Thursday with highs in the mid 70s to low 80s and northeast to north winds 8 to 15 mph.
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Pennsylvania
Nixon Shows Anger Amid Watergate Pressure
President Nixon, under mounting pressure over Watergate, displayed a rare public anger outside a New Orleans hall. He shoved press secretary Ziegler while ordering clearer press access as aides described the moment as a highly unusual, serious situation amid reports of an assassination plot and canceled motorcade plans.
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San Clemente
Calif
Nixon
New Orleans
Ronald L. Ziegler
Gerald L. Warren
Warren
Prices Drop on Chicken Egg and Pork in Pennsylvania Stores
A spot AP check shows eggs down up to 7 cents a dozen, chicken 35 cents a pound, and boneless pork chops 11 cents cheaper. Store managers in Gettysburg and Williamsport cite higher supply and lower demand, while beef prices may ease after a later freeze. The Labor Department notes July CPI up 0.2 percent, with June up 0.7.
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Pennsylvania
Gettyspurg
Acme Markets
Jim McHale
McHale
Agriculture Secretary
Percy A. Brown and Co
Wilkes- Barre
Allentown
Associated Press
Gettysburg
Centre County
Williamsport
Gail Cadwell
Easton
Ruth Squires
Towanda
Hartford
Oklahoma City
Conemaugh School Board Ends Dress Code Debate
Conemaugh Township school board members voted 6 to 2 to keep last year’s dress code barring beards, approving a student-influenced version that bans bare midriffs, tank tops, bare feet, excessively short outfits, and shirts worn out. President Lowell Shaffer condemned the process as futile after a heated meeting run long.
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Howard Hall
American County
Conemaugh Township
Lowell Shaffer
Shaffer
Michael Springer
Want To Appeal Tax Youll Have 10 Days
Somerset County Commissioners announced 1974 property valuations will be mailed soon and residents can appeal within 10 days of receiving the notice by sending a request to County Chief Assessor Humbert Newman. They denied a false report claiming appeals were barred after September and said the office will schedule the appeal after the request.
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Somerset County Commissioners
Humbert Newman
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John Deere
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John T. Dunlop
Cost of Living Council
Betty Lafferty
Listie, Center
Mickey Cheverton
Grant City
Somerset Mall
Terry Luteri
J.C. Penney Co
Michael Mullen
Penney’s
Conemaugh
Ann Landers
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