Newark Philadelphia area power outage sparks widespread disruption
The 1965 style blackout hit Newark Philadelphia and nearby areas with lights out across offices, stores, and transport. Police controlled traffic snarls as generators revived hospitals and services. officials warned of possible repeats while planning stronger regional power safeguards.
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Bell Telephone
Youngsters warned to watch for cars in Newburgh
Eight Newburgh children have been injured in collisions with motor vehicles over the past two weeks. Lt. Robert E. Jackson urged parents to teach children to cross streets safely, noting that drivers and pedestrians share responsibility. He warned that a 3,000 pound car at 30 miles per hour is a dangerous force, especially as public schools will soon dismiss.
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Robert E. Jackson
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State hearing seeks higher lottery commission on tickets
At Albany a hearing on New York lottery rates featured Beverly Delahanty of Voorhisville and David Schoentag of Dutchess County urging an 8.5 cent per dollar ticket commission. Tax Commissioner Joseph Murphy defended promoting the lottery to hit 360 million yearly while noting school district share and recent budget defeats on Long Island.
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David C. Schoentag
Dutchess County
Joseph Murphy
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Roscoe Central names valedictorian and salutatorian
Stephen Constantine of East Branch is Roscoe Central High School valedictorian with a 94.969 senior-year average. Jeanette Hubert of Roscoe is salutatorian with a 94.703 average. Constantine will attend the University of Rochester. Hubert will attend Smith College. Both have active roles in class activities, theater, music, and scholarships. State lottery officials report about 4,000 ticket outlets and a daily sales goal of 360 million dollars with districts receiving aid boosts from lottery proceeds.
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Clyde Finkle
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Roscoe Central High School
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Martha Hubert
Roscoe
University of Rochester
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