Snow and ice storm snarls roads across Pennsylvania
A bitter storm brought snow, rain, freezing temps and wind, triggering traffic jams and several deaths. A Tyrone fatal crash claimed four Osceola Mills residents. a tractor trailer jackknifed near Dubois injuring fourteen students. Route 230 near Lancaster saw a blocked highway after a truck rollover. Schools closed or delayed. weather officials warned of continued icy conditions.
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Major snow storm hits Great Lakes to Tennessee
The season's first major snowstorm blankets the region from the Great Lakes to New York and down to Tennessee. It caused at least 14 deaths mainly in traffic accidents, closed schools in Cleveland and surrounding counties, tigered power outages, and halted air travel at Hopkins airport. Local totals included 14 inches in both Olean and Geauga County, with 5 to 12 inch ranges elsewhere.
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Soviets Speed Cuba Buildup
New York Times reports Soviet troops in Cuba are building underground fortifications and more airfields. A Washington dispatch notes some camps closed but many units and advisers remain, with 5 000 to 10 000 combat troops still believed present.
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Bobo Newsom Dies After Long Major League Career
Louis Norman Newsom known as Bobo Newsom a tall right hander who played in the major leagues for 24 years died in an Orlando hospital. He was 55.
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Rescuers Seeking 37 Miners Expect Russia To Withdraw Troops
U S authorities expect a large pullout of Soviet troops from Cuba after missiles and bombers were removed. Intelligence estimates place 9 000 to 15 000 Soviet troops on the island with plans to withdraw in coming weeks. Pentagon says 42 bombers were seen aboard outbound Soviet ships and U S negotiators will press for full troop removal in New York talks. Khruschev reportedly advised Kennedy of planned ground force withdrawal.
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Miners Trapped After Carmichaels Explosion in Pennsylvania
An explosion and fire at a soft coal mine near Carmichaels Pennsylvania, about 50 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, trapped 37 miners. The U S Steel Corp mine saw 44 workers, 20 of whom later rejoined rescue teams to reach those sealed off in a shaft.
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Mine Blast Traps 37 Men 650 Feet Underground
Rescue crews closed toward the Robena No. 3 mine to reach 37 miners trapped 650 feet below after a violent blast. Gas and coal dust hinder progress as 44 workers in another section walked out unharmed and families wait nearby.
Council Secrecy on Sewer Tax Hike Sparks Open Session Plan
City Council met in a closed session to discuss proposed increases in sewer rentals to be sent to the tax engine. Officials cited private deliberations before presenting the ordinance in an upcoming open meeting. The current sewer tax has existed since the treatment plant was built, with inequities noted in past public sessions. The council plans to seek public input at a future special meeting on Monday.
Corryite Ralph J Fogle Named Grand High Priest
Ralph J. Fogle of Wrightstreet received the highest honor in Capitular Masonry elected Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Holy Royal Arch Chapter of Pennsylvania at the Philadelphia Masonic Temple. Longtime Fogle Lumber Cohen dealer and Western Port Mason, he previously served as Grand Scribe and District Deputy for District 21. Attendees from Corry included Mr and Mrs Ralph Foile and several local families.
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London Smog Toll 106 Dead
The four day London smog eased but left 105 known dead and over 1,000 in hospitals. Visibility improved to 1500 yards at London Airport with forecasts of 2000 yards. Cars, trains, and ships faced delays and chaos while fogbound counties reported ice on highways and hazardous conditions. Sir Winston Churchill appeared in the murk at the Savoy Hotel.
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Ohio Storm Worst In 12 Years
Northeastern Ohio faced its snowiest day in 12 years as up to 18 inches fell in places with drifts to five feet. The storm blocked roads, grounded planes, closed schools, and left 30,000 without power as crews worked to restore service and traffic slowed on the toll road.
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Five Mill Hall Homes Destroyed in Fast Fire
Fire leveled five row houses in Mill Hall Haven, forcing five families including 45 children from their homes. Officials say no one died and occupants escaped with only the clothes they wore, with belongings remaining lost to the blaze.
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Fire destroys suburban Monroeville trailer. owner dead
A fire swept through a house trailer in suburban Monroeville near the shopping center killing the owner, Albert Lee Graham. The trailer was the family’s residence and the cause of the blaze and the damage estimate were not yet known.
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Raymonds Plans Cash Distribution At Local Plant
The Haymona Division of Associated Spring Corporation will distribute year end cash to its 820 employees late next week. General manager B W Feldt said the practice follows a local tradition before Christmas. A fatal accident occurred at Woods Coal Mine as Clyde Lloyd 71 fell into a coal bin and died after hospitalization.
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Peldt
Pittsburgh
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Natrona Heights
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Allegheny Valley Hospital
Tarentum
Award Boy 10 Wins $43000 for Severe Burns
A Erie County jury awarded 43000 to a 10 year old Raymond George for severe burns from touching high voltage wires on a tower owned by Pennsylvania Electric Co. The verdict split 29000 to the boy’s parents for medical costs and 14000 to the boy for pain and future losses. The Oct 9 1960 accident occurred at a tower near Ailiside. The parents claimed failure to post warnings and fence the tower.
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Pennsylvania Electric Co
Louis. George Jr
Ailiside
Penelee
Carlson earns Keystone Farmer nod at State Farm Show
Arthur Carlson son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Carlson of 333 Koet Calisihis arene is among five area Future Farmers of America nominees for the Keystone Farmer award at the State Farm Show in Harrisburg. He is a senior at Corry Area High School and member of the EEA chapter. His projects include a five animal dairy herd, farm and home improvements, farm accounts, oats and corn and pasture improvements.
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Ares
Menea
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Jobs data shows 186 new applications in November at Corry PSES
William Michael reports at the Corry office of the Pennsylvania State Employment Service that 186 new applications were filed in November with 4% job openings and 89 placements, including 2 handicap placements. Most age groups covered as telephones and employer visits continue.
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Corry
Pennsylvania State Employment Service
William Michael
Michael
Union City
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