Rice Succeeds Finnegan As State Aide
Harrisburg reports John E. Rice, a longtime businessman and former cabinet member, was installed today as secretary of the Commonwealth to succeed the late James A. Finnegan. Rice, 58, joins Gov Leider’s cabinet, having previously served as secretary of property and supplies. He will earn 20000 dollars annually and aims to follow Finnegan’s example.
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Connellsville Man Held After 80 MPH Police Chase
Police stopped a high speed pursuit involving James Huesdash, 34, of Connellsville after he allegedly fled in a stolen car along Route 1 near Whitehall Borough. The chase damaged multiple vehicles, three people were injured, one treated at South Side Hospital, and a 45 caliber revolver was found in the suspect’s suitcase.
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Million Fire Destroys Boswell Lumber Yards
Someset area fire chief estimates a loss near 1 million dollars after a blaze swept Boswell Lumber Co. facilities including a flooring mill planing mill yard office and a dry kiln. 30 workers affected. Firefighters from 22 companies battled the flames for two hours with eight men treated for minor injuries from smoke. Veteran lawyer Posey Kime, 62, dies in Washington after long service in the Justice Department and Indiana appellate courts.
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Two Cars Crash At Hydetown Involving Titusville Residents
State Police report two cars collided at Hydetown about 12:45 AM causing $300 damage to each vehicle. Joseph M Luka Slak, 16, of Titusville stopped for a flashing light on Route 8 as he entered the highway. Richard C. Rhoades, 18, Titusville, could not stop in time and hit the stopped car. No injuries reported.
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Gambling ring effort spreads to western Pennsylvania
U S Attorney Hubert Teitelbaum cites reports that an alleged New York and New Kensington gambling combine is seeking entry into western Pennsylvania. He could not prove it but says outsiders are pushing to buy into operations in Allegheny and Beaver counties. He notes the approach seems businesslike and nonviolent.
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Soviet secrets inquiry ties to Beaumet case uncovered
Beaumet, a freelance writer for textile and guardsman magazines, described contacts with Kurochkin at the Soviet Embassy and efforts to obtain militarily classified material. Federal agents questioned him, then he says he alerted authorities on every call. Also, silent-film star Lloyd Hughes died at age 60 after co starring with Mary Pickford in Tess of the Storm Country.
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Weekend Visits and Local Club News in Wheeling
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Willink and Mr and Mrs Virgil Emery spent the weekend in Wheeling West Virginia attending the Ozark Jam boree on Saturday night. Birthdays for Mrs Marvin Schruers and Mrs Harry Vidal were celebrated at a family party hosted by Mrs Walter Legters. The French Creek Beavers 4 H Club met at Raymond Willink’s home and baked baling powder biscuits completing the ABC’s of cooking. Sixty five people attended a Fellowship supper hosted by the Women’s Missionary Society at Clymer Hill Church, featuring the film The American Indians on a new projector. Jack Edward’s car rolled over on Reagan Road Friday night. he was taken to Corry Memorial Hospital Saturday morning for observation. Local residents, including Ralph Matson and many families, visited, gossiped, and shared meals through the weekend, with several attending birthdays and community events at friends’ homes.
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Local Church To Hold Services For Families This Week
Rev JC Docherty announces a family oriented service at MTistin and Mionney Alliance Church. The event titled Sarchine Hour features Uncle Bob and Aunt Vi from Toronto with slides and glowing scenograph pictures. Services start daily at 4 pm and the public is invited.
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Reds Shun Blame For Prisoners
East German airspace violation cited as the cause of a Belgian fighter being forced down. The Soviet position diverts Belgian queries to East Germany. The Americans withhold names of two men in a helicopter crew, awaiting next of kin notification. Maj. James Zeller identified. hometown not disclosed. The East German spokesman would not reveal current locations or release timing. Bonn notes the U S embassy has not received a formal protest yet. An embassy in Berlin says they will return the matter when the note arrives.
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King Couple Welcomes Baby During Decoration Day Holiday
Mr and Mrs Allen King welcomed a newborn born at He Corry Memorial Hospital over the Decoration Day holidays in Erie. The family announced the arrival on Monday with joy and gratitude.
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Rule State Aide's Death Accidental in Somerset
A Somerset County coroner's jury found Milton Weisberg state deputy secretary of labor and industry died accidentally in a January 14 collision under adverse weather. Weisberg was pinned against his car by a skidding truck near Allegheny Mountain tunnel, two days after the incident.
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Butler family among five killed in Arizona auto collision
A head on crash near Kingman Arizona claimed the lives of Dolores Heath 27 and Jane Heath 18 both of Butler Pennsylvania along with three other family members. driver Riley Pyncho 40 of Chuck’s Grove Minnesota reported the collision occurred on a remote highway about 20 miles southwest of Kingman.
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Head-on Auto Greeks Turkish Clash Kills Four Cypriots
Riots erupted as Greek and Turkish Cypriots clashed for a second day after the murder of a Turkish Cypriot woman outside the Turkish Consulate, sparking international reaction. Greece prepared to urge NATO to address the Cyprus situation at its weekly meeting, amid Turkish calls for partition and union with Turkey, while Greeks opposed concessions.
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Diplomat Garja Salazar Dies in Lima at 78
Artura Garja Salazar, a former foreign minister and veteran diplomat, died yesterday in Lima at age 78. The obituary notes his long career representing Peru on the international stage and his leadership in regional affairs.
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