Contract Awarded for McInnes Steel Plant Expansion
The contract to excavate and prepare the site for a new McInnes Steel Co. addition goes to WD Wickwire, Columbus Contrivior. Wickwire will also raze a two story house on Pennsylvania Avenue on the expansion property, with the project expected to take two weeks pending weather permits. Weather outlook shows below normal temperatures and modest precipitation through Wednesday, March 2.
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McInnes Steel Co
WD. Wickwire
Columbus
Wickwie
Pennsylvania
Avenue
Wickwire
Three Escaped Convicts Nabbed
Three prisoners who broke from Carbon County jail last night were captured today without resistance while walking on a street. Police say they tricked a guard into entering the cell, overpowered him, and spent the night nearby before fleeing. Suspects are David Brown 22 Jim Thorpe Marvin Hart ranft 19 Lehighton and Carl E Shhindler 20 Lehighton.
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Ps Torp
Carbon County
Daniel “McLean
David Brown
Marvin Hartranft
Lehighton
Carl E. Shhindler
Seventeen Sailors On Trial For Sex Party In Formosa
In Yokosuka Japan AP report states seventeen U S sailors face charges of taking liquor and women of questionable character aboard a small Navy transport in Formosa last October for a sex party. Navy refuses to disclose their names citing potential harm to the men.
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Erie Pair Held For Passing Bad Checks In State
An APIA couple identified by police as honeymooners from Ene Pa were held today in Erie on charges of passing bad checks in several Pennsylvania communities. Det. Capt. John H. Portman named Jon R. Pelkowski and Patricia Ann Russell as suspects who fled to Elkton Maryland after marrying December 1. A wallet found on Pelkowski contained IDs for Ronald Gills of Greenville Pa. Pelkowski claimed he found it three weeks ago in Mercer Pa. Authorities say the pair are wanted for checks in multiple states and a drugstore check for 45 dollars in Altoona is cited. The Reading complaint may decide charges. officials warn other jurisdictions if no restitution is made.
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Evie
Patricis Ann Russell
Bie
Pollman
Elkton
Pelkowski
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Greenville
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Mercer Pa
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Pelkowskis
Alcor
Altoona
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Fidiman
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Three Die as Trucks Collide on Ice Covered Turnpike
A crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike about 20 miles north of Pittsburgh killed three men and injured two others. Victims include J Higgins 42 of Anderson Indiana Alfred B Boyd 50 and Adrian Boyd 35 of East Prairie Missouri. John J Burger 44 of Levitown Pa critical in New Kensington hospital. Dale Royal 36 of Greenville S C minor injuries. Royal’s westbound truck crossed the median strip into the Boyd vehicle. Burger’s truck then hit the wreckage. Higgins was a passenger in the Royal driven unit.
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New Kensington
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Moments of whimsy and wry observations from Hal Boyle
New York press column offers a mosaic of quips about prices, pop culture, romance, and common quirks. It ribbings style icons, social habits, and urban life with sharp humor. It touches on fashion, film performers, and everyday judgments with playful irony.
New Storm Plagues Area. Four to Six Inches Expected
A powerful storm continues to sweep the region with four to six inches of snow anticipated tomorrow. Power and road crews report few major outages despite worsening conditions. Temperatures fell to 21 overnight and rose to only 32 today as districts prepare for more heavy conditions this weekend.
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Corry
Snow, thaw threaten rising levels at French Creek
The report notes French Creek remains at 47 feet in Meadville as of today. A sudden thaw of existing snow could trigger a serious condition and worsen flooding potential in the area.
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French Creek
Meadville
Ike In Argentina For Top Parley
Ike visits Argentina for a major parley with leaders, traveling via Buenos Aires. Security concerns shape travel routes with parade setups in Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, and Montevideo. Upon arrival, Ike steps from the Boeing 707 nose door, greeted by cheering crowds as a 21 gun salute rings out.
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Montevideo
Buenos Aires
U. S
Juan D. Peron
Fisenhower
Eisenhower
Jack Paar Arrives in Tokyo After Travel Delays
NBC star Jack Paar lands in Tokyo for a six day stay. A press conference set by NBC failed to occur as Paar, exhausted, faced delays in getting a plane from Hong Kong and was unaware of the arrangements.
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Jack Paar
National Broadcasting Company
NBC
Stax
Paar
Hong Kong
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