Centennial Parade Plans Shape Up For Week Long Birthday Fest
The Special Events Division outlines a 100K birthday celebration with a July weekend parade and bugle corps contest at Meadville Show Offs and Moats Field. Notable entrants include the Ly o Jun Drum Corps of Welland Ontario, Red Raiders Majorette Drill Team from Rouseville, VEW Sweethearts from Greenville, and Meadville Show Offs. Parade route finalization and civil defense review completed. Pioneer and Homecoming Day plans expanding with a city bus tour of points of interest for locals and returning natives.
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Police Prepare Charges Against Local Drag Racer
Police report two cars drag raced on North Center Street near the railroad. One vehicle fled after striking a patrolman who signaled a stop. Drivers spoke at Main Street then sped away with witnesses hearing screeching tires. Charges including driving and drag racing are expected against the driver with license 897892.
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US Astronaut Set for High Altitude Space Ride
NASA announced an American manned spaceflight next week using a Redstone missile to loft a 3000 pound capsule to about 115 miles. The mission will last 15 minutes with five minutes of weightlessness and a recovery southeast of Cape Canaveral. The pilot is among three finalists: John H. Glenn Jr. Virgil I. Grissom or Alan B. Shepard.
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Civil Defense drill conducted with few incidents and high cooperation
In Meadville and Corry during yesterday’s Civil Defense test, one Corry man refused police orders and was arrested for disorderly conduct, while five Meadville protesters gathered at Diamond Park. Officials praised public cooperation, with all other participants following the 4 PM take cover signal as tests involved 15 problems solved by communications and policy teams.
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Corry Sparta Youths Among 8 Sentenced In Warren Co Court
Eight youths, including Corry and Sparta residents, were sentenced by Judge Alexander Co Pildk to six months in Warren County jail for burglaries at Eldred Township hunting camps. Danial Cox 19 Ronald Nichols 18 and Dennis Hebers 17 receive 60 days parole eligibility on recommendation. Judge urged restitution to camp owners for tens of dollars in stolen items and damages. The burglaries, aided by a white boxer dog and horse rides, prompted a joint effort with authorities. one suspect fled to naval authorities and was later remanded to jail. Hebers, under 18, was dealt with in juvenile court. other details continued on Page Two.
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Unseasonably Cold Weather Across Much of the U S
The Associated Press reports broad chill across the nation with temperatures from the 0s to 40s in the north, 60s in the south, and scattered 70s in the southwest. Showers and high winds sweep the East, snow falls in the Northern Rockies, and cooling persists into the East while the central Plains warm toward the Upper Great Lakes.
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Skeleton found in Ragged Clothes After Eviction Visit
ARLES France AP officers evicted Leon Rastelli from his home and discovered a skeleton in ragged clothes on the bed. A police surgeon estimated death occurred about 18 months ago, ending a long period of unpaid rent. The case raises questions about the man’s final days. Also Pittsburgh groups back a bill to suspend the 1959 parimutuel wagering law at state race tracks, urging citizens to contact senators and assembly members for support.
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Laos Crisis Deepens As Kennedy Convenes Security Council
Western backed Lao government seeks ceasefire terms near Vientiane as Phoumi Nosavan dispatches an emissary toward rebel lines. In Washington Kennedy summons the National Security Council amid talk of Allied intervention while Rusk returns from Ankara as officials weigh next moves in the Laos crisis.
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Daylight Saving Time Starts Here Tomorrow
Half the nation will set clocks forward tomorrow at 4 am Corry residents will shift to daylight saving time with the rest of the area Minnesota and several states begin May 24 while others switch later The move increases daily sunlight but will complicate schedules as many TV programs will air an hour early and commuters adjust to varying state times
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CD Test Reveals Many Would Die Needlessly
AP reports on Operation Alert 1961 mock nuclear attack, with sirens, deserted streets, and national worry. Kennedy urged preparedness as officials admit many Americans are unprepared for radiation fallout. Frank B. Ells warns casualties may rise as the drill continues, highlighting gaps in home protection knowledge.
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Frank B. Ells
Mass Fatalities Reported in South Africa Angolan Conflict Surge
Reports reaching Johannesburg indicate a wave of violence spilling into Angoloan territory with thousands fatally injured and numerous whites and blacks killed. Citing Luanda sources, marauders armed with weapons terrorize the capital and surrounding areas amid escalating clashes tied to the Portuguese colony dispute.
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Junior High Ball Injury Fatal to Student
SEW CUMBERLAND AP Richard W. Spon- AUEH Jr. 14, died yesterday from a hemorrhage after a baseball practice injury at New Cumberland Junior High School. A batted ball glanced off his glove and struck his head during Thursday’s session. he was on the bench when practice ended and later developed a headache before passing away.
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Dulles to Decide on Testimony About Cuba Invasion Fiasco
Senate Latin American Affairs subcommittee seeks details on the CIA role in the Cuba invasion. Allen Dulles indicated he would inform the panel of his decision over the weekend. Bowles and Morse pressed for a secret briefing, but scheduling conflicts and emergencies delayed hearings.
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