Couple Shootings and Wounding Across Pennsylvania
In Reading, a 42 year old husband wounded himself and killed his wife Elizabeth Sweitzer after a divorce dispute. neighbors say she pleaded not to be shot. He remained in critical condition with chest wounds as police found a .32 caliber pistol. In Philadelphia, a 58 year old shoe repairman Li Lampkin shot at his wife Lavinia and neighbors, then surrendered. three children and two adults were injured, with Lampkin charged with assault with intent to kill. In Norristown, store security guard Lawrence Granese, 39, killed his wife Anna, 36, and then shot himself in the Bargain City office. the couple, parents of two boys, had been married for years. Continued on next page.
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Reading
Elizabeth P. Aweitzer
Clifford 1
Community General Hospital
Boies
Sweitzer
Palice
Paul B. Good
Berks County
Beatrice
Dolores
Clifford
Philadelphia
Li Lampkin
Lavinia
James Mortis
Melvin Tender
Dennis Perkins
Barry Taylor
Lampkin
Norristown
Lawrence J. Granese
Jeffersonville
U.S.A
Norritow_ Township
Anna
Grafton
Berkshires
Vermont
McLiteus
Holden Gutermuth
Metuicas
Robet Moses
Blast in Berlin New York Kills, Injures Many
A propane truck explosion near Berlin New York lit the village in a massive fire. The blast killed the truck driver and a resident, hospitalizing 16 others, with ten in critical condition. Dozens of homes and the 179 year old Baptist church were destroyed or damaged. Survivors recounted a wall of flame and flying debris as firefighters battled the blaze across the hamlet.
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Berlin
New York
Gene Merrills
Merrills
Robert J. McLucas
Pomeroy
Erie County Plans Sabin Oral Polio Education Drive
A Erie County Medical Society committee approved a county wide public education program on Sabin oral polio vaccine. Dr John F Hartman Jr will head medical education with a steering group including Drs A T Roos Edward Shubert W S Wallace and others. Over 200000 doses are expected to be given on each SOS Sunday with involvement from area civic groups.
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Erie
Erie County Medical Society
St. Vincent's Hospital
Joseph M. Paso
Pre Medical Society
Faso
John F. Hartman Jr
Dr Hartman
David J Keck
T. Miller
George H. Ledger
E. G. Shelley
Robert ©. Byers
John J. Eckberg
Gerald T. Uhl
Society
Tt 15
Railroads to cut freight rates to drought areas
Washington AP The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized railroads to reduce freight rates for livestock feed and other shipments to drought stricken counties in Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey. The action follows Agriculture Secretary Pre mans designation of the counties as disaster areas. Reduced rates may be posted on one day's notice and kept for an unspecified period through October 23.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Interstate Commerce Commission
Repert T. Murphy
Secretary of Agriculture
Orville T. Preman
Deaster
Commission
Erie Countians Stay Put Better Than Most Folks
New York excerpts show Erie County residents moved less than national averages during 1958 to 1963. About 127,067 locals remained in their homes for five years, excluding under fives. Of movers, 72 189 shifted within the county and 1548 moved from elsewhere to reside locally. Mobility 41 percent, below national 47 percent, with Pennsylvania 34 percent and Middle Atlantic 39 percent. Factors include economic changes and livelihood shifts. Continued on page Exitht.
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New York
Ley
Department of Commerce
Evie
Erie County
United States
Middle Atlantic
Pennsylvania
Fearful assailant may strike again in Fairview stabbing
Detective Tyco Lange of Troop E State Police leads a manhunt for a kidnaping and knife attack on 29-year-old Mrs. Richard Knost in Fairview Township. Police describe the suspect as a psychopathic, well-mannered youth with light crew cuts. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact police, warning the attacker could kill next.
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Em — Reate
Tyco Lange
Richard Knost
Fairview Township
Lange
Groundhog Hunt Ends In Death For Youth 17
A 17 year old Somerset County youth was shot while hunting groundhogs near his home in Fairhope. Merle Day was struck in the neck by a 22 caliber bullet. Coroner Robert Halverson said the shot was fired by Day own brother Edward Smith of Ravenna Ohio. Smith was admitted to Meyersdale Community Hospital in shock.
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Meyersdal
Somerset County
Fairhope
Merle Day
Robert Halverson
Day
Indaw
Edward Smith
Ravenna
Ohio
Smith
Meyersdale
Childs Injury Aid Shown By Student Nurses
In the foreground Michael Whitelock eight, suffers a broken leg, and is aided by student nurse Eileen Russell. In the background student nurse Mary Margaret Smith appears with her team surrounding Anthony.
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Michael Whitelock
Eileen Russell
Mary Margaret Smit
Anthony
Berlin talks shift as U S seeks new approach
Washington reports outline a diplomatic pivot in Berlin disputes as Secretary of State Rusk and aides prepare fresh proposals to ease inspection demands for a nuclear test ban. U S officials expect rapid presentation at Geneva while pressuring Soviet negotiator Gromyko.
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Washington
Kent Kennedy
Style Bein Husk
Soviet Union
Berlin
Greke
Rusk
Geneva
Andrei A. Gromyk
Retmedy
Dlécidine
United States
Rush
Defense Department
London
U.S
Foster
Gromyka
West Berlin
Gromyko
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Thor Missile Fails On Launch Pad In Pacific Test
Honolulu AP report details a Thor missile that exploded on its launch pad during a high altitude nuclear test plan aimed over Johnston Island. Cause not disclosed, no injuries reported, as U.S. effort in the Pacific test series continues amid political and strategic context.
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Honolulu
United States
Johnston Island
Atomic Energy Commission
Washington
U.S
Pacific
Sahara Desert
Rusk
Geneva
Neubralla Fion
Laos
Kennedy
Johnston Stand
New Zealand
Hawaii
Indict Cashier For Embezzlement
A former assistant cashier of the Puraxsituwiin Ti tional Banis was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury. The government alleges he embezzled funds on five occasions between November 2, 1960, and March 1961 by diverting money from the School District account to his personal account and that of a co conspirator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diverbiss
Puraxsituwiin
Banis
Amos
Vika
Jast Mareh Srd Divelbisa
Pynxstawey
Hie
U.S. Officials Fear Viet Cong Increase in Violence
Officials in Washington predict a renewed Viet Cong guerrilla push within 90 days as U.S. backed South Vietnam fights to prevent any single area from falling under Communist control. Observers compare possible moves to a Laos pattern where pro Communist factions seized power before a neutralist regime stabilized the country.
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Washington
Iap
South Viet Nam
Satifees
Robert 8. McNamara
Honolulu
Naim
Laos
Pathet Lao
Vientiane
Ward
PirTy Uns
Sith
Rescue Pair From Lake Erie After 24 Hours
Two young men missing in a motorboat on Lake Erie for 44 hours were rescued by the Coast Guard. Thomas Laniewies, 20, of Laws yeneu Park, and Frank Cooriy ear, 2, were returning to Erie when the boat sank 12 miles north of Presque Isle Bay. They were found by a Coast Guard plane from Traverse City, Michigan, and were unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gily. Mich
Miami glue sniffers linked to teen theft wave
Police in Miami report a surge of juvenile glue sniffing tied to a wave of car thefts and vandalism. Investigators say several youths, exposed to solvents, exhibited reckless behavior and euphoria before incidents, with officers noting reduced alertness and odd conduct during daytime thefts.
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Peprlie
Corry to Receive Extra State Aid of 3114
Corry Area School District will mail a 4.14 check as part of a state extra subsidy totaling over 3 billion dollars. Superintendent Dr. Boehm notes funds have no restricted use and may be used to reduce taxes or fund teacher salaries. Nearby districts also receiving subsidies include Columbus, Conneaut Township, Blaine, Wayne Township, Sparks and others.
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Corry Ara
Tillion State
Dy Charles FH Boehm
Iso Revolving Sufti
Boeling
Columbus
Concol Township
Blam
Wayne
Sparkshrie
Kovacs Widow Faces Debts in Estate Battle
Eilie Adams widow of Hayle Kayncs negotiates with the actor Kovacs estate over cash and debts. Court records show a disputed value and questions about property in suburban Pais.
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Kovacs
Lud
Angina
Eilie Adams
Carmedian
Hayle Kayncs
de Ptutehasie
Hedr
Ssostortay
Calfornia Remit Club
Ats Atve
Pais
Halil
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Moses
Agaan
Kenneth McCumber
Florence
Mae Blue
Ralph Blue
Ani
St. Mary's Hosepital
Brooklyn
Byaukewick
Joh Bradham
Sister Mary Mark
Mary Preston
Conneautville
Paul Tans
Hodges
Corry
Lamb
Route
Mes
M. Ray Hodges
Thor
Lake Erie
Miami
Fla
Hayes
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