Easter Rain Marred Pennsylvania Weekend
The Pennsylvania Easter weekend was marred by heavy rain, floods and a rising death toll with at least seven traffic fatalities. A Jersey Shore family suffered a devastating fire destroying their two story home, while multiple creeks and rivers swelled causing localized flooding and traffic disruptions. The weather led to postponed parades and sun rises services, but many continued despite the downpour and umbrellas.
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Jersey Shore
Philadelphia
Susquehamma River
New York State Line
Danville
Lehigh River
Broadheads Creek
Delaware River
Bucks
Montgomery
Wissahickon Drive
Wissahickon Creek
Lehigh Haver
Waller Dam
Big Bear Creek
Bavean
Fe Morgan
Millions Brave Bad Weather To Take Part In Easter Services
Associated Press reports Christians worldwide marked Easter with services despite rain and cold. From New York to London and Rome, crowds endured storms while Pope Pius XII urged world leaders toward peace. In Gettysburg, Eisenhowers attended church amid heavy rain as pilgrims gathered in sacred sites across the Holy Land and Europe.
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Wisconsin
Maine
California
London
Pope Pius Est
St. Peter's Square
Rome
St. Pus X
Lourdes
France
Radio
Peiping
Shanghai
Canton
Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Local Weather Brings Snow and Fog After Warm Weekend
Weather shifted from springlike warmth to winter conditions as rain turned to snow overnight and the morning. The high reached 69 degrees on Saturday, with fog causing driving hazards in Spring Creek and between Corry and Clymee. The forecast calls for mostly cloudy, cool conditions with light snow flurries continuing briefly. Yesterday’s high was 69 and the low dropped to 41. the day started with churchgoers braving damp air before improving. A separate report notes a pedestrian fatality on Route 22 near New Alexandria, where 55 year old George Center of Steubenville was struck and killed.
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Ventrain
New Alexandria
L Anduto
George Center
Steubenville
Ohio
Westmoreland County
Mice Become Guinea Pigs For Cancer Tests
Researchers at multiple centers report tests on mice using 3 AP and niacin to probe lung cancer links and prevention. Early results expected in June with potential mouse to man implications if favorable, amid ongoing meetings of cancer researchers and the American Cancer Society.
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Dan Frangincoat
Tances
American Cancer Society
Benjamin F Freedlander
Collei Euen
Frederic A.french
Freedlander
British Lord Campion Dies at 75 in Dorking
Lord Campion, 75, former House of Commons clerk renowned as Britain's leading parliamentary procedure authority, died yesterday in Dorking. Born Gilbert Francis Moupthou Campion in India, he was knighted in 1948 and elevated to the peerage as Baron Campion in 1950.
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Dorking
England
Lord Campion
House of Commons
Britain
Gilbert Francis Moupthou Campion
India
Music Club Plans Festival Discussion at Corry High
Corry Music Boosters Club will meet Wednesday evening at the high school to discuss the Northwest District Junior Band festival set for April 19 at Corry Area High School. Over 150 music students from the area are expected. Mrs. Helen Davison handles ticket sales. Funds go to the local school music fund.
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Finai Pons
Corry
Helen Davison
Batista Forces Turn Tide On Cuban Rebels
Havana reports that Fulgencio Batista's army says it has crushed a major rebel unit led by Fidel Castro's brother Raul Castro and is pursuing another camp in eastern Cuba. The army also claims to have shot down a foreign transport plane delivering arms to Castro, with crew killed.
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Fulgengelso Buisti
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Castro
Paul Castro
Forthern
Oriente
Repo
Voters May Hold Key To Congress Tax Sentiment
Washington reports Congress weighs tax cuts as Easter recess ends. Senators Douglas Mansfield and Javits discuss push and pull on income and excise taxes amid recession fears. Baruch’s anti tax reduction stance influences debate, Ives cites Baruch testimony. Javits notes a $40 to $70 potential individual bump.
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Washington
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House
Douglas
D-U
Mansfield
Montana
Bernard Baruch
Ives
R-Ny
Baruch
Javits
Business Upturn Forecast This Year
New York the men who head many of the nation's biggest industrial firms forecast a stronger year. Dan and Bradstreet poll over 100 presidents finding eight of ten expect an economy turn for the better this year. About half expect the upturn in the fourth quarter and a bit over 10 percent foresee a general upturn in 1988.
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New York
Dan
Bradstreet
U. S
Pennsylvania Politicians Hit Campaign Trail After Easter
May 20th primary candidates resume active campaigning across western Pennsylvania and the state. Democrats concentrate in their western stronghold led by Torgover and Mayor David L. Lawrence of Pittsburgh, while Republicans under Arthur T. McGonigie hold statewide efforts with Harold Stassen opposing him. Frank C. Hilton, running mate for lieutenant governor, criticizes the party for outside influence by manufacturers and insurers and attacks George Bloc and James Melone on party control. Continued on Page B6.
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Berti
Pennsylvania
Torgover
Sox
David L. Lawrence
Pittsburole
GOP
Arthur T. McGonigie
Reading
Harold Steseon
McGonigie
Frank C. Hilton
Cambridge Springs
Hicket
Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association
Hilton
Republican Arty
George Bloc
James Melone
PMA
Capital Airlines Viscount crashes near airport in snow
A Capital Airlines Viscount with 47 aboard crashed in a muddy field 300 feet short of Tri City Airport amid a spring snowfall. Winds and low visibility hampered approach as first responders battled mud and wreckage. Among the dead were 16 from Michigan. crew members Capt W J Hull Ruth Denecke and Burley Billetsley were named. Investigation by Civil Aeronautics Board or Capital Airlines pending.
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Girardin
Ronald A. Wenger
Preeland
Washington
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Detroit
Civil Aeronautics Board
Capital
Capital Flight
Newark
N. J
Chicago
Flint
Saginaw
Mich
W. J. Hull
Washington Township
Burley
Biielsley
Levittown
Hostress
Ruth Denecke
Bt. Petersburg
Fla
Civil Aeronautics Airtaunes Sill
Michigan
Probe Stompanato Past Behind Hollywood Slaying
Hollywood reports probe Lana Turner and family details after Lana Turner's daughter stabbed mob-connected lover Johnny Stompanato. The 14 year old used a kitchen knife to defend her mother amid threats. Ex gambler Mickey Cohen connected to Stompanato is expected to attend the burial in Woodstock Illinois.
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James Bacon
Johnny Stompanato
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Johnny
Stompanato
Lex Barker
Tarzan
Beverly Hills
Clinton Anderson
John
Los Angeles
Wien
Wales
Stompanato Pia Sans See Gana
Innor Sharp
Chimine Stompanato
Woodstock
Til
Mickey Cohen
Clymer Man Killed In Auto Crash
Clyde Ecker of Sherman aged 30 was killed instantly when his car rolled over an embankment near French Creek and pinned him beneath. Two other youths were seriously injured in a crash two miles east of Findley Lake. Lawrence Sterns Jr. 19 and John Roberson 19 suffered head injuries, leg fractures, and facial injuries.
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French Creek
Ecker
Pennsylvania Line
Westfield Memorial Hospital
Mina
Findley Lake
Lawrence Sterns Jr
Nf B.D
Sherman
Mayville
Sterns
Passnger
John Roberson
Clymer
Navy Satellite Radio Silenced
Navy reports a Vanguard satellite transmitter failed and another transmitter showed partial operation. The Naval Research Laboratory noted limited signals from the Minitrack system due to chemical battery issues and solar cell wear, with both units nearing end of life after about ten years.
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Navy Satellite Radio
Washington
Navy
Vanguard
Naval Reward
Five Children Killed By Train On RR Trestle
Horrified picnickers saw a speeding train strike five youngsters trapped on a river trestle near McDonna Texas. A sixth child escaped ahead of the Sunset Limited as the engineer jammed brakes in vain. About 50 relatives gathered beneath the 40 foot viaduct heights as the tragedy unfolded along Medina River.
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Antonio
Tex
Sunset Limited
J. W. Fuforth
Easton
Medina River
McDonna
South
Tesus
City urges repairs to neglected properties for beautification
The Beautification Committee of the Chamber of Commerce calls on owners to repair or remove dilapidated city properties. The effort follows last year's campaign and aims to advance the city wide beautification program. A special committee will meet tomorrow at the Municipal Building to plan this year's initiative.
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Wiecochera
Wight Uhe
Gat BP
Court Lets Costello Stay In U S After Denaturalization Outcome
The Supreme Court dismissed the government denaturalization case against New York racketeer Frank Costello, granting him a victory and likely preventing deportation. The ruling sent back the case for a new affidavit showing good cause, with no direct ruling on wiretap evidence. Ernest Chauvet, 69, Haitian UN ambassador and Le Nouvelliste owner, died in New York.
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Supreme Court
Frank Costello
Costello
Costello’torney
Edward Bennett Williams
Beenn Mi Costello
U. S Circuit Court
New York
U.S
Waiteun
Ernest G. Chauvet
Inited Nations
Chauvet
Haiti
le Nouvelllus
Port Au Prince
Bloodmobile to Visit City Tomorrow
The Bloodmobile returns to Comny tomorrow from 11 30 p m to 5 30 p m with 168 pints of blood goal. Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, walk in donors may visit the Red Cross office or the bloodmobile. The Red Cross explains donation safety and intervals between donations.
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Comny
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Red Cross
Cruch, O'Hare
Grood Trent
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