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Local history 50 years ago: 1974 Because of the truckers’ strike, 81 service station dealers of Blair County formed the Blair County Gasoline Dealers Association, Frank Rabits president. Truck strikers had pickets at the Gulf, Amoco, Arco, Texaco and British Petroleum (BP) gasoline terminals. 25 years ago: 1999 About 20 victims of the December natural […]
Local history 50 years ago: 1974 Local institutions like Valley View Home, Blair County Prison, Blair Detention Home and Meals-on-Wheels reported that they had only about one week’s worth of food on hand due to the trucker’s strike. Reports of shootings and even bombings were reported in certain areas of the state. 25 years ago: […]
Local history 50 years ago: Feb. 1, 1974 Robert W. Boyer, president of the Altoona Chamber of Commerce, announced that Frank E. Ayers of Puritan Sportswear would be chairman of the Industrial Fair to be held at the Jaffa Mosque with the theme “A Showcase for Free Enterprise.” 25 years ago: Feb. 1, 1999 Giant […]
Digital health and Ozempic selling startup Eucalyptus prepares $8 million share sale that is set to benefit long-serving employees.
Local history 50 years ago: 1974 State, Altoona and Tyrone police raided nine establishments and made gambling arrests. An American Legion, Eagles Club, Volunteer Fire Company, Elks Club, Sportsmen’s Club and various fraternal clubs and stores were hit. 25 years ago: 1998 Altoona City Council cut $750,000 in funding from the Heritage Discovery Center in […]