Mild mannered youth charged in Philadelphia family killings
A 16 year old Ronald Singleton was charged as an adult with three counts of homicide for killing his mother Ruth Singleton 41, grandmother Norene Young 49, and sister Helen Singleton 11 with a hammer in their North Philadelphia home. Police say he admitted the slayings after initially denying involvement. His father Arthur Singleton 39 was not home.
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Ruth Anne Singleton
Helen Singleton
Norene Young
Det
Francis Brennan
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Brennan
Rites Held For G. M. Cady
Last rites for George M. Cady were held at Spitzer Funeral Home in Clymer with Rev. Roger Winn officiating. Burial was in Neckers Cemetery beside Earl Cady and Eugene Cady. attendees included local friends and relatives from Clymer.
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Clymer
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Louis Parks
Lyle Gabriel
Everett Cady
Eugene Cady
Oscars Awarded Tonight in Santa Monica
The Academy presents its annual Oscar awards tonight in Santa Monica with 2800 attendees including Lynda Bird Johnson and George Hamilton. The show, broadcast in color for the first time, features lavish fountains and pools at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and a two hour program presided by Bob Hope. Hamilton escorts Mrs. Johnson and, with Patty Duke, presents the sound achievement award, then attends the Oscar Ball at the Beverly Hilton.
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Quipmaster Hope
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Miss Johnson
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Secret Service
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Route 6 plans aim to boost tourism and commerce through three phase upgrades
Webb outlines Pennsylvania Route 6 improvements to utility, beautification, and eyesore elimination across 55 miles of the 408 mile corridor in the northern tier. Plans include scenic overlooks and recreation access, with state and federal funds to follow. Reslink notes funding based on need, with Route 6 Association aiding public hearings.
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Pennsylvania
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Route 6 Association
Road Signs Have A Master Plan Behind Their Design
The Pennsylvania Department of Highways explains a deliberate system for route markers and sign placement. Color and shape convey rules and warnings, with red on white for prohibitions, green on white for permissive signs, black on yellow for warnings, and orange or diamond shapes for emphasis. regulatory signs are rectangular, while stop signs are octagonal.
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Association president introduces four district engineers at meeting
Association president Chester Bailey of the Mans field Advertiser introduced four district engineers including Troxell of Franklin who said the Corry bypass bid is still slated for mid summer. After dinner a plaque was given to Frederick W. Lieberg, secretary, naming him Mr. Route 6 for his years of service.
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Frederick W. Lieberg
Association
Robbers Use Threats In Back Room Store Heist
Police report two men staged a Saturday robbery at a local store forcing the manager and a clerk to undress in a back room before the pair emptied the safe. The incident involved one armed suspect and both victims, with authorities detailing the sequence of events and ongoing investigations.
Atlantic Tot Killed By Car While Playing
A year old Atlantic child, Paboy, died after being struck by a westbound car at 11:40 a.m. in East Fallowfield Township. John E. Wengerd, son of Mr and Mrs Enos Wengard of Atlantic, said to dart into the road’s path. Courtney Williams of Atlantic drove the car, reported as unavoidable. Boy pronounced dead at 12:05 p.m. at Greenville Hospital. coroner cited broken neck and a fractured right leg.
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Greenville City Hospital
John E. Wengerd
Enos Wengard
East Fallowfield Township
Daniel Ryan
Meadville
Courtney Williams
Williams
Mercer County
John K. Mohney
Westen Raub
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