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Lebanon Daily News from Lebanon, Pennsylvania • Page 35

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11, UmeilNewPlanTo Streamline Slate's Highway System BAXHISBURG. Today A 12-year master plan Pennsylvania's high way iTitem for use in war and waa unveiled today by the SUU Highway Planning Commit R. Berger (It-Pot Commission chairman, eiti mated the billion needed to the long term range buildup to bring roadi and bridges to adequate for 1962 raised without a tax to highway uiers. Commission suggested stricter enforcement of laws gov truck weights and sizes and a closer financial tie-up between the state and its political sub divisions In road construction and maintenance. The plan would provide both and local governments with an overall plan for roadballdtng finance and administration.

A compilation of the 14-months will he presented to the legislature for approval. The Cons- mission was created by the 1949 Legislature to gather a comprehensive report on Pennsylvania's highway needs. The Commission does not anticipate a federal tightening on build- Ing materials during the current crisii will glow down necessary construction. "The construction would come under defense needs because oi military use of the highways and became many roads lead to planta which must be Mid Commissioner Ralph Kelly, president of Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. "Under those conditions, the program would be accelerated in- of being held up," he added.

In essence the Commission proposed: 1. More money for local rural roads. (2) State highway grants to townships, boroughs and cities be Increased from miHIon to $15 million per year wjth 20 percent earmarked for construction. (3) Major expenditures for limited-access expressways, wider streets, tunnels, bridges, and bypasses to ease the serious statewide problem of traffic congestion. (4) Classifying roads into four systems and propose the transfer of major roads to the state, and lesser roads to local control.

(5) Establishment of joint "highway work units" to enable small communities to pool their resources. (6) State aid for construction be given only to those units meeting efficiency standards. (T) Warning against overemphasis of toll roads and recommending exact limitation on each toll project so that its revenue cannot used to finance others. (S) State financial aid be granted on a formula of 50 percent for population and 5 0 percent for mileage. (9) The state end its responsibility for county highway debts at the end of the 12 years.

(10) Definite standards for the salvage of old roads as well as for construction of new ones. "This state'today faces serious highway problems brought about by war, depression, and complex administrative and financial que's- LWANON DAILY NEWS, LESANON, PA. the eoaualMfam reported. ropoMlt repretut fvll- attempt to tolve tfttM lemt ta To neet Mpantioa program, the recommended that: (1) Roadi elawKled according aa trumkline, inter- community, eonuniualty Mi-rice, and local roadi. (2) All trunkline.

intercom- munity and coatmuniiy-serrice certain exception! traniferred eventually to the State and all locai roada on the State-maintained system event, aally be returned to local ownership. (3) The State and 1U political launch a Improvement program; the overall including operating expenditures would total J2 billing. (4) The Highway Department adopt limited reconstruction standards similar to those outlined by the commission and build adequate fourlane divided highways. (5) Strict enforcement be effected of laws pertaining to truck weights, sizes, overall widths and length of load needed; penalties for violations of these laws should stiffened and weight limitations parallel to standards of the American Association of State Highway Officials, particularly in regard to additional weight allowances for tandem rear axles. Highways Department increase supervision of State financial grants by making regular surveys of roads and bridges built or improved with State money; aid should be withheld unless" standards are met.

(7) The Legislature empower and boroughs to crea'te tiighway work units and make skilled personnel and modern equipment available to the small- st units of road administration. (8) The State continue a long policy of long range planning and cooperation with local officials, Chambers of Commerce and other civic planning groups. (9) Toll financing of roads be considered only when current revenues are inadeqate and the need for a project is critical. (10) No further expansion of he State Highway and Bridge Authority since adequate revenue rom present taxes is estimated to be available to finance its part of he 12-year program. (11) State Highway grants to cities, boroughs, and townships be changed and allocated on the basis if 50 percent for population and '0 percent for local mileage; highway grants should be distributed on the basis of their shares of square feet of floor 'area on connty bridges.

(12) State grants to sub-divis- ons be increased from the present 10,000,000 to $15,000,000 20 per- ent of all State grants be earmarked for construction and be matched dollar for dollar with evenue by local units qualified as lighway work units. (13) Counties should be granted 12,500,000 a year for highway lUrposes. Commission members included W. D. Howell, Pittsburgh; Arthur C.

Kaufmann, Philadelphia; Edgar Kaufmann, Pittsburgh; Ralph Celly, Walter W. Krebs. Johns- own; George R. Lamade, Wil- iamsport; Donald Markle, Jeddo; udge J. Paul Rupp, Harrisburg; Charles S.

Tippetts, Mereersburg, nd William H. Worrilow. Leba- on. Welles A. Gray, Harrisburg, is ecretary.

Beport Moo Prepares To Invade Indochina Early Jesuit priests organized he natives of Paraguay into 32 olonies. By DEW1TT )UcKEXZDB AP Forclfa AJhUn Nationalist headQuar- teri on report that tthe Pelping Communist regime the Central Mao the CommunUt leader, rade French Indochina. Such a military move would represent a highly cignifieant development in Bolshevist upheaval which is shaking the whole vast Asiatic theatre. One of its moat important aspects is that it indicates the Bolshevists determination to seize and maintain the Initiative the Far Eastern conflict. The immediate objective of such an invasion of Indochina would to evict the French, who have controlled that rich area for the greater part of half a century, and establish the Communist insurgents with whom the French are now fighting.

This would be a considerable step in the Red program of driving all "capitalist" nations from Asia France, Britain, Holland and America. As the signs read, other countries have been slated for similar potentialities are Among; those Burma, Siam, Malaya, and even the All this represents a part of the general expansion projected by KAUFFMAN'S KAUFFMAN'S, Jan. 11 Mr. and Mrs. Harry Doutrich visited at the home of Herman Doutrich on Saturday.

Misses Miriam Hitz, Ruth Luti and Grace Wenrich called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dengler. Mr. and Mrs.

Stanley Kline and Peter Cinder visited Mr. and Mrs. Martin Meyer. Mr. and Mrs.

Clarence Mackey of Palmyra, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Meyer. Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Wagner visited Harvey Winters. Mrs. Arthur Wenrich and daughter Grace, called at the homes of Morris Wenrich of Lawn, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weaber of Mt.

Wilson last Tuesday evening. Mrs. Aaron Scott and daughter Ann Marie, J. Grant Wagner, Elmer Gruber, Grant Wagner, Robert and Naomi Yiengst visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Wagner. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Meyer, Myrle and Yetta Ellenberger, attended services at the Salem E. U.

B. hurch, Lebanon, last Wednesday evening. terms of establishing: protective cordon of satellite nations about Red China. And there are many observers who also believe he may quietly be reaching for the leadership ot all Asia. One of the material advantages which communism would gain by evicting the French from Indo- China would be the acquirement of one of the world's "rice howls." And this would come at a lime when there is a treat scarcity ot rice, -which is the staple food ot many Asiatic countries.

However, important as is this food aspect, it undoubtedly is secondary to the general program of expanding the Red Such a move Is calculated, for one thing, to keep the non-Communist nations oft balance. A Communist invasion of China, whether successful or not, would create confusion, when coupled with the Korean upheaval and other potential danger spots. Hard-pressed France would be compelled to reinforce her trops In Indochina. This would weaken France in Europe and consequently would affect the entire Allied defense Western Europe. program in Better Prices For Gilts At Farm Show Sales Paul Banger, Myerstown auctioneer, told 117 animals of four different Chester Whites, Berkshires, and Duroc the annual bred gilt swine sales at the Pennsylvania Farm Show yesterday at Harrisburg.

Prices were well over those of a year ago at the 1950 show, averaging an increase of about $60. Three more shires, Yorkshires, and Spotted Poland being sold today. Prices for top animals and averages varied considerably for the different breeds. Local State Policeman Awarded Crash Damages Lloyd Brubaker of Lebanon Route 3, a member of the Pennsylvania State Police, was awarded $1.000 damages in Lancaster County Common Pleas Court on 'uesdsy in a suit brought by Brubaker against William C. Strickland of Elizabethtown.

Brubaker charged Strickland drove through a stop-sign and hit Brubaker's car at an intersection north of Manheim on July 6. 1949. Brubaker said he suffered minor injuries and that his car was damaged in the crash. Strickland testified that his Swine Breeders Elect Newmanstown Man John E. Witter, Newmanstown, was elected vice president of the Pennsylvania Hampshire Swine Breeders' Association at an election held at the Farm Show in Harrisburg yesterday.

Other officers elected are D. Lee Mohney, Stoneboro, president, Mercer County and John L. Rosenberger, secretary-treasurer, Centre Hall, Centre County. Directors are Oliver Ralston, Slippery Rock, Butler County; Herman Ginder, Mount Joy, and Ford H. Cooper, Jefferson County.

BUNKER HILL BUNKER HILL. Jan. aad Lwoy Mltser tnUrUin- at a birthday party on Saturday honor ot 16th. birthday of their daughter Eleanor which waa Jan. 5 and also the 22nd birthday of their eon Ku- gene.

The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Seltzer and daughter Brenda. Mr. and Mrs.

Lester Blouch and son Roger, Florence Shott. Jean Stondt, Phyllis Myers, Earl SelUer, Rita Allison, Harold Landls, Mildred Blouch. John Fetter, Carl Walters. Richard Blouch. Xlolse and Ernest Seltzer, Walter Bernheisel Eleanor Seltzer and Mr.

and Mrs. Leroy Sell- Delicious refreshments were served to all present There were two beautiful birthday cakes, one with 16 candles and the other had 22 candles. The celebrants were showered with good wishes, gifts and cards. The evening was spent in singing and playing games. Miss Irene Houser observed a birthday on Jan.

6. Miss Jean Stoudt will observe her 15th birthday on Sunday. Many local folks are attending the Farm Show at Harrisburg this week. Miss Grace Daub employed by the Jonestown Schools enjoyed a trip to the sunny'South over the holidays. Miss Daub accompanied three other girls, Mazie Ginrich and Elizabeth Bowman of Lebanon and Anna Louise Dernier from Jonestown Route.

1. The girls left on Dec. 23 and returned on Jan. 1. They visited places of interest along the way and also spent part of the time in Florida.

Miss Ruth Kline and David Hornberger are on the sick list. Bruce Hopple who had been sick is able to be up and about again. Bruce Weand and David Light are also on the sick list. There has seen an epedemic of measels In this place for the past few weeks and many children have been afflicted. The following received gifts on Sunday from the Primary Dept.

or having perfect attendance in Junker Hill Sunday School during he months of October, November and December: Rachel Bernheisels class, James Kline, Nelson Emrich, Kenneth Bogner, Samuel JauB, John William Bean, Shirley Jlouch, Eugene Blouch. Dorothy Kline, and Ernest Seltzer. Class aught by William Blouch: Cheser and William Hornberger, Vicor and David Kline Henry Drupp, Walter and Mark Myers. Mildred Slouch's class, Bruce Hopple, Betty Peirce, Dale Blouch, David jigbt and Shirley Kern; class -aught by Mrs. Clare Kern.

Ruth Tields, Martha Kline, June Blouch, Sarol Bogner, Joyce Emerich, Doris Hopple, Rachel Kline, and loise Seltzer. Mrs. Louise Shaeffer of Myers- visited her mother, Mrs. PAGE brakes failed at the intersection, human biology. SECOXD SEMESTER TO OPEN HERSHEY, Today The second semester of the Hershey Junior College Evening Division begin Monday, January 22.

will offer the following courses: shorthand and typing, accounting II. contemporary social problems. English, clothing, and will and Lebanon Daily News WANT AD ORDER-GRAM Just Write Your Ad On This Order-Gram And Mail. Sell, Rent, Find, Buy, Hire Easily And Economically. IT'S SO FASV TO PLACE YOUR AD IN THE LEBANON DAILY NEWS THE LEBANON DAILY NEWS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT LEBANON, PENNA.

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You pay for the number of days your ad is published. You can cover the entirt Lebanon County trading area with your advertising message in the Lebanon Daily NEWS. For Further Information Phone 5060 For An Ad-Wrirtr Roberta Hosleller on Sunday. The Bunker Hill Womans Christian Temperance Union mel on Tuesday evening at ihe home of Mrs. Alma Mover at Mountville.

Mrs. Walter Bernheisel was Reynoldsville, in charge ot the program. The scripture was read by Mrs. Robert Kern. Mrs.

Alma Mover led in prayer. Miss Mildred Blouch sang two vocal solos. Mrs. Robert Kern played several accordian selections. Miss Betty Pierce also sang a solo.

Readings were given by Rachel Bernheisel, Violet Pierce, Alma Mover and Helen Stoudt. Mrs. Mover served delicious re-j freshments. The group sang Happy Birthday for Mrs. Mover as she' had observed a hirthday on 6.

The next meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. Robert Kern, i Indian Government Asks For Reforms in Nepal NEW DELHI India! will have the final word on the future of Nepal, its tiny kingdom neighbor of the strange double dynasties. After Pandit Nehru's 11 I warning that India "does not pro- ipose to like" outside interference in Nepal, neither Britain nor the i United States is expected to for- 'mally recognize recent changes i there until India acts first. i The recent 1 teapot revolt along Nepal's border with India follow-, ing the flight of King Tribhuvana i to a friendly haven here has re- suited in strong Indian pressure for "reforms." Poland China Breeders Elect Annville Route Man Charles W. Annville RD 2.

was elected a a director of the Pennsylvania Spotted Poland China Breeders' Association at an election held at the Penna. Farm Show at Harrisburg yesterday. Other officers are: Herman U. Horst. Hummelslown, RD 1, secretary-treasurer, and William M.

Kauffman, president, York RD 3. Directors are Herman U. Horst. Hummelstown, RD 1. and Philip Kissinger.

York RD 3. Paul Sanger Conducts I State Farm Show Sale I William J. Wagner, Elizabeth- i town RD 3. purchased the Poland i'China breed champion for S1SO at Pennsylvania Farm Show at Harrisburg yesterday. The animal i consigned by C.

A. Woodward, i Port Royal. The reserve champion, entered by Clifford A. LeVan, Milton, RD 1, wai bought by L. Everett, Milton RD Paul Myerstotrn, was the auctioneer.

TOLL PRESES'T PLAT HERSHET, Today The Hershey Junior College Players and the Delta Pgl Omega Cast 163 will present "The Bishop's Mantle" tonight In the Little Theatre of the Community Building. RACE TO DARWIN A motor longest open race in the Darwin to Alice Springs has been proposed for Australia's Jubilee celebration. "'Fine Foods But seeing is and you'll see convincing proof of savings in every department' whether it be in the meats, produce or groceries. Zweier'sare keeping prices low making big savings possible, every day of the week. LEAN FRESH Picnics TENDER SMOKED Picnics -45 jf HWp BVIWa Sausage Country Style, FRESH or SMOKED HOLLAND UNOX Hams 2 09 RING BOLOGNA ,,,490 RIB PORK CHOPS MEATY SCRAPPLE 180 PURE LARD 3 CUT Vf- FRYING CHICKENS BREASTS Ib.

69c LEGS Ib. 69c WINGS Ib. 33c GIZZARDS Ib. 39c LIVER Ib. 75c BACKS Ib.

lOc WHOLE FRYERS Ib. 49' MILD COLBT DAIRY FOODS CHEESE 49' COOPER BLACK RIXD SHARP CHEESE 65' SATTAZAHX COTTAGE CHEESE cup DOMESTIC CHEESE SWISS KRISPY CRACKERS CHOCOLATE HYDROX large VJ Campbell's Soap TOMATO can I Up KELLOGG PINEAPPLE Sliced or 350 large t69 STERLING BUTTER 770 LARGE COUNTRY EGGS 650 Kellogg's PEACH or PINEAPPLE PRESERVE Full Ib. Jar 330 BULK TABLE SYRUP FROZEN FOODS Birds Eye, Scabrook or Snow Crop PEAS B.E. SPINACH pkg. 23c B.E.

FRENCH FRIES pkg. 25c I B.E. CORN ON COB pkg. 25c I B.E. PEACHES pkg.

27c I ICELAND HADDOCK Ib. 47c qt. 330 SHURFIATE BEETS Cut Sliced MILK ta Sweet Indian Hirer Oranges, large size doz. 33c Juicy Tangerines, Ig. size, doz.

25c IVcw Texas Red Beets 2 bun. 25c No. 1 Lebanon Co, Potatoes peck 37c CA.IiPBELL SOUPS 2 330 Chicken, Beef, Mushroom, Chicken Xoodie, Vegetable Beef. RINSO Contain, onazing SefivK Large SOAP Reg. Reg.

Large SURF 31 Large ZWEIER'S 523 Cumberland Street Lincoln and Pershing Aves Fifth and Walnut Streets FOR FfNE FOODS FOR OVER A CCCTVRY.

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