Parkhurst wake and funeral set for local man
Bracken Fimerat Home announced visiting hours for Charles E Parkhurst from 7 to 9 this evening and from 2 400 to 7 19 9 pm tomorrow with funeral services planned Friday at 2 o'clock Rev Walter Gilliland to officiate and interment in Pine Grove Cemetery Also reports of local incidents including a 61 year old hospital admission, a fatal shooting near Union City, a drowning during ice break up in Ashtabula River, Jamestown tax rate rise and a Westfield fire with minor injuries plus an upcoming extended weather forecast
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Bracken Fimerat
Charles E. Parkhurst
Walter Gilliland
Pine Grove Cemetery
Parkhurst
Park Street
East Washington
Pa killer seeks mercy before state board
Philadelphia AP report says Elma Leo Smith, slated to die the week of April 2 for the 1958 sex slaying of 16 year old Maryann Mitchell, asked the State Board of Pardons for clemency. Attorneys argued Smith’s earlier prison term and alleged sexual psychopathic trends warranted mercy. six psychiatrists said he is legally sane. The board considered the case as execution nears.
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Elma Leo South
State Board of Pardons
Smith
gAvearost Handyman
Maryann Mitchell
Gilbert P. High
Joseph P. Phelps Jr
Norristown
Commonwealth
Wude News
Terry Smith
Phelps
Vincent A. Cirillo
Montgomery County
Cirillo
David Stahl
Trial Opens For Bus Driver In Colorado Tragedy
Duane Harms, 26, driver of a school bus involved in a railroad crossing wreck that killed 20 children and injured others, faced involuntary manslaughter charges in Ureedley District Court as jurors were being selected. Weather outlook notes warmer days ahead with chances of rain and snow tonight and over the weekend.
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Colo
Duane Harms
Henms
Union Pacific Streamliner
Khrushchev Opens Space Cooperation Talks With U N
Khrushchev told the United Nations space committee that Soviet representatives would meet U S counterparts to discuss practical cooperation in exploration and peaceful uses of outer space. He linked any wide cooperation to progress on a disarmament treaty.
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Khrushchev
U.N. Space Committee
U.S
United States
Soviet Union
U.N. Committee On
Platon D. Morozov
New York
Morozov
Erie Mayor Hopeful Of New City Hall
Erie Mayor Dr. William son says planning for a new City Hall could start this summer with construction possibly beginning in 1963. He notes financing timing and location are under study and rejects a combined city county school building plan. Estimated cost ranges to 1.5 to 2.0 million dollars, far below the 1957 bond proposal that was rejected.
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Ysne
Planey Hall
Charles B. Willigingon
Williamson
Sesler Foresees Columbus Dam Impact and Growth Nearby
Sesler discusses Columbus Dam continuation and a broader urban buildup feared to engulf Bucks Lancaster and surrounding areas. He notes Project 70 aims to preserve rural greenery, while the Fish and Games Commission and General State Authority have cleared final financing details for preliminary work and an engineering survey to begin before construction.
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Lancaster
Pittsburgh
Lesler
Columbus
Rod and Gun Club
Fish and Games Commission
General State Authority
Torrington Board Hearing Over Expansion Sparks Protest
A packed Falconer High School session heatedly debated expanding Torrington's board to nine members after the district dismissed Herbert Torrington. Board president Dr. Roger Fales said the case was closed, while residents demanded longer review and considered adding two seats at the June meeting.
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Falconer
Board of Education
Bel
Herbert Torrington
Roger Fales
Torrington
Fules
Warren Ross
Beverly Westerdahl
Philip LoGhidice
Gregory Benson
Marston B. Wiles
Wiles
Lo~ Guidice
Torrington tenure file opened amid school board debate
Former Pal conet player T Josephson urged Torrington to speak at the meeting and backed opening Torrington’s record. LaGuidice warned of consequences and protecting Torrington’s rights. Lawrence Proudman questioned tenure recommendations while Dr Pales said the matter remained closed. Howard Proudman argued for a checkup of Torrington’s performance. Wiles noted no request for Torrington’s permission to inspect his file and Dr Fates called it an intimate personal issue.
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Howard Proudman
Torrington
Wiles
Dr. Fates
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