Indiana Gazette from Indiana, Pennsylvania • 10

Page 10 Thursday, January 12, 1984 OSntelte Bailey to run for state auditor general i committee's policy committee after having served on its finance committee. Bailey was the most highly decorated Vietnam veteran to serve In Congress. In 15 months of active combat with the 101st Airborne Division, I Corps, be received three Bronze Stars, two with for valor; an Air Medal for successfully completing more than 30 combat assaults; and a Silver Star for bravery beyond the call of duty. He is currently associated with the law firm of Rothman, Gordon, Foreman and Groudine in Pittsburgh and is counsel to the law firm of Col: lier, Shannon, Rill and Scott in Washington. D.C.

Baileys' was the second announcement for the auditor general's post made this week. On Tuesday, Allegheny County Controller Frank J. Luc-chino announced he would seek the Democratic nomination. PHILADELPHIA Former congressman Don Bailey of Green sburg launched his campaign for state auditor general at Democratic headquarters in Philadelphia this morning. The 37-year-old Bailey served two terms as representative from the 21st Congressional District.

In a 1982 reapportionment, that district was combined with that of Rep. John P. Murtha, D-Johnstown, into a single 12th District. Murtha (hen defeated Bailey for the Democratic nomination in the primaries. Bailey's announcement highlighted his Washington experience as qualifications for the state's top financial office.

While a congressman, he served on the House Ways and Means Committee, and he listed a number of legislative accomplishments he believed indicated his qual ifications to serve as the state's "fiscal watch-' dog." I Bailey, cited successful cost-savings legislation with the federal unemployment compensation loan fund that helped prevent tax increases and benefit cuts to Pennsylvania employers and employees, In the amount of i 140 million. He also pointed to changes he promoted in fed-' eral law that reportedly saved millions of dollars in Pennsylvania's administrative court costs and to a measure he guided through Congress in 1980 that reinstated, unemployment compensation benefits for American veterans Bailey began his political career as a staff assistant and registration chairman for the state Democratic Committee In Harrisburg. He was elected a precinct chairman before his election to Congress and was recently named to the state A QvL LSo 3 BAYS miY The Big One! OMNI 105 Potatoes popular at farm show HARRISBURG (AP) From the usual fries and baked spuds to unusual doughnuts, potatoes are big sellers at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. concession booth operated by the Pennsylvania Cooperative Pota- 1 to Growers will sell more than 12 ,000 potato doughnuts, 50,000 baked potatoes and 5D.000 servings of french fries, Tom Lyon, district manager of the cooperative, said Wednesday. doughnuts are made with potato flour, wheat flour and potato granules.

The grower-owned cooperative, wjiich is more than 50 years old, has been promoting potatoes at the Sarin Shaw since the show's inception in 1917. state, which grew 576 million pounds of potatoes in 1982, ranks 12th nationally in potato production, Lyon said, adding that Pennsylvania mostly produces round, white varieties. More than 65 percent of the crop gjoes fur potato chips because Pennsylvania is the number one chip maker in the country, Lyon said. T-he remainder is sold as fresh produce. He said the cooperative handles about one-fourth of the slate potato QJitput as a bridge between the small farmer and the retail market.

I "When you have many small producers, it's much more efficient to market in an orderly and cooperative manner," he said. The organization won the Farm Show's Agribusiness Achievement Award this week for its promotion of Pennsylvania products through the Use of the state Agriculture Department's "We're Growing Better' logo. Also with displays at the Farm Show are three family-owned potato chip makers. They are Mover's and Graffs in Lancaster County and tterr's in Chester County. The slate's leading counties in potato production in 982 were Erie, Cambria.

York. Lancaster, Lehigh and Schuylkill. Reporter's camera stolen in Black Lick Criminal activities reported today by area police include the theft of camera equipment from the vehicle of a reporter in Black Lick on Tuesday. The summary: BLACK LICK State police from Indiana continued investigation into the theft of 420 in camera equipment from the vehicle of Andrew M. Rose of Greensburg, a reporter for The Dispatch, while Rose was attending a Burrell Township super-viors meeting in Black Lick an Tuesday night.

Stolen was a Nikonnat 35-millimeter camera, orange camera bag and Vivitar Sunpak flash unit. BLAIRSVILLE Jeffrey F. Zy-beck of Chrisman Apartments, Blairsvillc RD 4, reports that someone entered his unlocked apartment Jan. 10 or 11 and removed $1,000 in Cash from a bedroom dresser. CLYDE Keith F.

Goodlin of New Florence RD 2 told state police that someone stole a toolbox and tools from his truck parked at the intersection of Routes 22 and 259 west of Clyde on Jan. 10 or 11. COMMODORE A burglar broke Otto Rice's Cafe located on Route 286 near Commodore on Jan. 10 or 11 and removed $65 in cash. Damage totaled $200.

Lisa K. Kulman of 240 School Indiana, reported the theft of her purse from a gym locker at Indiana Area Senior High School. State po-. See are investigating. Cub Pack 20 has visit from Santa I Cub Scout Pack 20 held their Christmas meeting Dec.

20 at Ben Franklin School. Den 3 led the Pledge of Allegiance and explained its meaning. Parents and scouts participated in various team games. Awards were presented as follows: Den 1 Wolf to Jeff Foster, Keith Henry. Timmy Palmer, Matt Lewis and Michael Nudge.

Palmer also earned the Gold Arrow. 4 Wolf to Ryan Paul; Bear -Aaron Johnson, Shawn Henry, Will Bezubic; Bobcat to Brian Baraniak. Webelos Shawn Luskey. Jeff tfelson, Doug McNeal, and Ken Hamilton, Scientist award; McNeal Athlete and Citizen award. surprise visit from Santa Claus was followed by refreshments and Jhe closing ceremony.

Vehicles wreck ROSSITER A truck and car collided at the intersection of Routes 338- and 236 near Rossiter on Wednesday. Light to moderate age was reported. State police say the truck was 'driven by Michael Orange of Ros-'siter RD 1, car by Robert A. Miller of Rossiter RD 1. kL i ISmi sin L-ii 1 1 Regular $229.

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