Tension Along Korea Truce Line Eases After Patrols
Maj. Gen. Charles F. Leonard new commander of the 1st Cavalry Division said the truce line has cooled off after heavy patrols and sporadic clashes. He noted North Koreans sought to test the division's alertness, but current activity appears unpatterned as U.S. and South Korean forces maintain vigilant ambush patrols along the DMZ with quiet conditions reported Wednesday night.
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N J Boys Taken Home
Chester police returned two New Jersey boys to their parents on Wednesday after finding them hitchhiking at 2nd and Eagle streets. Paul Hopkins aged 11 from Pedricktown and Fred Richman aged 12 from Vineland said they were seeking a place to camp while on the road for an adventure.
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New Jersey
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Pedricktown
Fred Richman
Vineland
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Eagle Sts
Kennedy Birth Pleases Nation Amid Premature Baby’s Illness
President Kennedy moved to Cape Cod after the Caesarean birth of his second son Patrick amid his wife Jacqueline Kennedy and the infant’s fragile health. The infant, born at Otis Air Force Base, weighed four pounds four ounces and faced idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome, with treatment at Boston Children’s Medical Center. The First Lady’s recovery was reported as excellent while the family prepared for formal christening later.
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Palm Beach
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John Wx
Luella Hennessey
Walpole
Mass
White House South Lawn
Andrews Air Force Base
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Doctor Plays Down Caesarian Dangers
Washington doctor says Mrs Kennedy has had four Caesarian deliveries and notes no fixed limit to safe repeat operations. He cites prior births and conditions that influence whether another C‑section is possible, while discussing historical context and definition.
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John Walsh
Kennedy
Caroline
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Traffic Deaths Decrease Here
Harrisburg AP Pennsylvanias traffic fatalities totaled 664 in the first six months, down from 748 a year earlier an 11 percent drop. Commissioner Hatty Brainerd said the rate was 3.5 per 100 million vehicle miles, among the nations lowest.
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Blackie's 2 Women Console Each Other
Barbara and Mildred, ex wives of Blackie, tell how they learned of his murder after state police arrived around 10 p.m. Wednesday. Barbara, in white shorts and a print blouse, had not reported him missing. Mildred recalls his life in Chester, his Army service, and jobs. The two shared details of Blackie's background, marriages, children, and time since the March 12 Elkton, Maryland wedding that ended with murder.
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Dorothy Dresden
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Hol-Gar Hit By Strike Strikes continues at Hol-Gar Manufacturing
Local 155 at Hol-Gar Manufacturing Corp enters a second day of strike with no new negotiations planned. William Lewis of the Federal Mediation Service cites a settlement reached earlier, but a 4 to 1 union vote rejected the proposal. The company offered 6 and 5 cent wage increases plus benefits. the union sought 20 cents an hour. Company spokesman Brecher cites multiple issues beyond wages. The plant, at Sycamore and Mills, employs 125 production workers and faces contract delays if the strike persists.
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Federal Mediation Service
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Henry Mancuso
Sycamore and Mills Sts
Parkside Penn-Delco awards multiple school contracts
Penn-Delco School Board awarded over 20 thousand dollars in contracts on Wednesday night. A 45 578 dollar contract for a new parking lot at Green Ridge Elementary went to R H Johnson Co of Wayne. H N Knudsen of Middletown earned 4 336 dollars for alterations at Casbourn Elementary in Brookhaven. The board sent seven bids for junior high intramural sports supplies to staff for tabulation and later award. Nancylene Patrick was hired to teach at Green Ridge Elementary.
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Thee Green Ridge
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Wayne
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Junor
Old Cars At Delaware County Bazaar Highlight Event
UPPER PROVIDENCE An antique car display will anchor the Delaware County Democratic Committee Lucky Seventh Bazaar at Rose Tree Hunt Club on August 17 from noon to dark. Entries include Pierce Arrows Model 4 Fords Duesenbergs and Rolls Royces with hobbyists available to explain mechanics alongside children activities and meals.
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Delaware County Democratic Committee
Rose Tree Hunt Club
Trench death mystery tied to Chester area case
Police investigate a strangling death found midnight Tuesday in a trench near the Terminal Restaurant at 6th and Welsh Streets Chester. The victim identified by prints as Tacono, linked to Brarklywine Raceway Delaware, may have been murdered near Chester or Hazelton. The body lay in two feet of water in a Coxville coal pit beside a Lehigh Valley Railroad spur, wrapped in a lime-soaked blanket. hands and feet tied, ventian blind cord around the neck, nose and mouth taped. An autopsy suggests recent meals. He left home in his car found later at 3 20 a.m. The case involves State Police Det. Earl L. Glasser leading the probe. speculation includes gambling debts and a prior arrest in Trainer. The victim had been paroled from Broadmeadows prison in 1962 after lottery charges. no motive yet established.
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Chester
Brarklywine
Delaware
Hazelton
Coxville
Lehigh Valley Railroad
State
Harrisburg
Leco Vending Co
Tacono
Jack
Iacono
Fred Jack
Trainer
Broadmeadows
Thomas A. Curran
Joseph A. DiMedio
Talking Gambler Shot to Death in Denver
Police say Robin R. Roberts a Denver gambler nicknamed Walkie Talkie was shot to death after living up to his moniker His bullet riddled body was found in a shallow ditch west of Denver He had been beaten severely and shot four times in the right side He had provided information to police on several occasions including a case that led to the conviction of two underworld figures.
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Calo
Robin R. Roberts
Roberts
Underworld
Weather Summary For County Nation This Week
Today's weather shows a high around 83 with a low near 66. Frid a high of 83 and a low of 60. Precipitation in the last 24 hours was light, with fair conditions. Sunrise 6 06 am, sunset 7 56 pm, moon rises 10 25 pm.
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