Boy Scouts have been doing Mod deeds for 63 years--and this month they are cele- brating their anniversary! Three men still live in Dallas who were members of the first troop formed in the Back Mountain, also 63 years ago, and there is a troop of Boy Scouts in Dallas which was formed 50 years ago. The Dallas Post joins its readers and advertisers in a salute to the Boy Scouts of America, with detailed accounts of the activities of Back Mountain Boy Scout troops and Cub Scout packs on pages 10, 11 and 12 of this issue. Attorneys Hired by Marie McCandless Another chapter has been added to the saga of the Pennsylvania Gas and Water Company and its liquid propane cus- tomers. Protesting a proposed rate in- crease which would more than double heating bills, William D. Morgan, ‘“‘on kis own behalf and on behalf of approximate- ly 150 other bottled gas customers of Pennsylvania Gas & Waler Co., similarly situated,” has filed a class action comt- plaint with the Pennsylvania Public Util ity mmission. Mi¥ Morgan, who is a South Abington Township resident, is represented in the comlaint by Attys. Roger Mattes and Williisn F. O’Hara, both of the Scranton law firm of Laster, Strohl, Kane & Mattes. The complaint states that PG&W, re- ferred to as “‘the respondent,’ ‘‘did notify Viomentum the complainant’s class that it intended to breach a previous undertaking to supply them with bottled gas at the prevailing rates for natural gas until such a time as natural gas distribution lines were con- structed to serve the homes and other structures of the complainant’s class.” The effective date of the ‘‘intended breach’’ is now April 1, 1973. In the Jan. 15 letter referred to in the complaint, PG&W informed its liquid propane cus- tomers that the increzse would become effective Fen. 1, 1973. The complaint explains that ‘‘all mem- bers of the complainant’s class had, in re- stalled in their homes and other build- worthless by the breach of the respon- dent.” (continued on PAGE TWENTY) Carol Crawford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Crawford, Goss Manor, Dallge and Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Toluba, Trudfisville were among a group of per- sons who, during the holidays, toured some of the key cities in the Soviet Union. The group left J. F. Kennedy Airport; toured Keiv, Leningrad, and Moscow, Russia; visited Paris, France, and returned home 10 days later. Miss Crawford is a student at College Misericordia. Mrs. Toluba is a member of the faculty of Lake-Lehman School District, and Mr. Toluba is employed at Wilkes College. Others in the group were Albert Ser- zanm, Wilkes-Barre, on the faculty of the Wilkes College language department, who was in charge of the tour; Donald Andes, Mountaintop, Andrea Mahally, Wilkes-Barre, Ivor Smith, Plymouth, ! Inside the Post “Watch on Harrisburg,” a new weekly feature, written by the Harrisburg chief of the Phila- delphia Inquirer, begins this week on page 5. Know Your Neighbor introduces Charles Houston, who fills many - shoes on Penn State campus. Story, photo, page 7. Karate demonstration aides Sandy Daubert. Story, photo, page 14. Dallas matmen share top place after wrestling Hanover to tie. Story, photo, page 15. Dallas Junior High School honor roll students are listed on page 17. A. oS William Thomas, Parsippany, N.J., all students at Wilkes College; Michelle Michelini, Wilkes-Barre, a high school student; and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Veremeychik, Forty Fort. Upon their return, some of the students put together an article, written from their collection of notes and observations. They reported that they have returned from the Soviet Union with mixed opinions, that some of them acquired an affinity towards the Russian people and hope to return. “Yet,” they say, ‘‘despite any favor- evident that the creative and intellectual growth of the individual man is truly stifled in the Soviet Union. One wonders,’ they add, ‘how long this restraint can continue.” The group held a very long conversa- tion with a 20-year old woman from Kiev, Svetlana. ‘Svetlana, like most Russians we met, cherished the opportunity to speak English and to inquire about America,’ the students said. ‘Not all our conversations with the Russian people were free and open. Their society is con- foreigners is frowned upon. “Our friend, Svetlana was surprised to learn that her visualization of America was distorted.”” the students reported. “And we, too, had to admit that Russia was quite different than we had expected. For example, it was quite a surprise to find that less than four percent of the people in the Soviet Union are members of the Communist Party, and that people of more than 100 nationalities live in the Soviet Union.” (continued on PAGE TWENTY) VOL. 84 NO. 7 22 PAGES Bruce Spencer, Lehman Township Supervisor, tendered his resignation at the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday night. He indicated he was ac- ting on the advice of his doctor, who re- commended the move to conserve Mr. Spencer’s health. Supervisors Alan Major and Joseph Park, Secretary Lewis Ide and Solicitor William Valentine re- luctantly accepted Mr. Spencer’s resig- nation. It was noted by Mr. Major that a replacement for Mr. Spencer would be appointed within the next 60 days. New rules governing standards of per- formance and conduct of township police were presented to Lionel Bulford, Chief of Police in Lehman Township, at the con- clusion of this session. Chief Bulford is under mandate to follow these guidelines closely or risk losing his job. Jack Cleary, president of the Oak Hill Doris Wolfe, dental hygienist, and Dr. Alfred M. Camp, director of the Educational Media Center, Dallas School District, had "a wvision—television. Utilizing the TV production and closed circuit capabilities of the district, they planned and executed an educational first for the Wyoming Valley. Each student in the district, including young people at the Gate of Heaven School, was made aware of the significance of National Dental Health Week through their efforts. On Feb. 8, various TV programs geared to each educational level and produced at the Educational Media Center by Dr. Camp, were broadcast to all classrooms. George Weaver, junior high school student and member of the school’s AV club, served as technician for the project. Star of the series of programs was Dr, Anthony Kutz, Dallas’ dental consultant, who talked informally with the children via TV and introduced them to the arts of flossing, brushing, and helping them- selves to a smile. The impact of closed circuit instruction and orientation was further reinforced through the distribution of supplies furnished by the Luzerne County Dental Society. Each teacher has posted a colorful pop art calendar proclaiming the value of being ‘‘Plaque-free in ’73.” Kindergarteners received and are en- joying personal stickers with the same catchy message that have been plastered on sweaters, coats, jeans, lunch pails and stocking caps. Fifth graders were selected to receive complete dental care kits containing Cop Suspended Following Brawl Ronald J. Dudick, Dallas Borough patrolman, was suspended ‘‘for cause’ by Chief Ray Titus early Sunday morn- ing, Mayor Stephen Hartman told the Post Tuesday afternoon. The suspension will be considered by borough council at a special closed session Thursday night at 7:30 p.m., the mayor stated. ‘According to borough ordinance, the suspension was to have been taken up at the ‘next regularly scheduled’ council meeting,”” Mr. Hart- man said. “But I didn’t think we should wait that long—rumors start flying and the next thing you know it’s impossible to have a fair hearing by both sides.” (continued on PAGE SIXTEEN) tooth brush, dental creme, floss, and plaque-identification tablets. Red-stained teeth abounded in the lavatories of the Dallas Intermediate School building as the youngstei.s tried out the tablets to discover that dental care must be thorough and continuous in order to enjoy oral health. (continued on PAGE SIXTEEN) 675-5211 FIFTEEN CENTS _ Civic Association, complained about ond . conditions at the intersection of 42nd Street and Idetown Road. He was inform- road, but that the situation would be look- ed into to determine what is necessary to alleviate an admittedly hazardous situa- tion. Mrs. Dave Spencer of Shitton Road and Pothole Drive, stated that potholes on her street have created a serious road condi- tion. Alan Major reported that he had ob- served this condition and would direct the township road crew to correct it. ; Supervisor Major suggested the zoning board put a notation on all future building |} permits, that the township is not respon- sible for maintaining roads which have not been previously accepted as meeting : township specifications. HM Joseph Park stated that the services of Barry Edwards are Being sought to help maintain better road conditions ix Dak 8 Hill, ) uled for March 12 at 8 p.m. in the Lehman Fire hall.
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