Congress Moves to Finish Bills Before Democratic Convention
Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson urges rapid action to finish major bills ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. Senate Republicans doubt completion, citing over 15 key measures awaiting action, including the defense bill and a repeal of a National Defense Education Act provision. If bills stall, an August session could be needed and become campaign issues.
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Unemployment Claims Rise in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg AP reports a rise in unemployment compensation claims last week due to layoffs in primary metals soft coal mining food processing apparel and transportation equipment sectors. Initial claims for the week ended June 3 totaled 28 694, up 1 759 from the prior week. Continued claims rose by 858 to 165 222.
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Ford Students Are Sought Ford Students Are Sought
Detroit Institute of Technology seeks individuals who studied under Henry Ford for its 70th anniversary celebration next year. Ford taught blacksmithing at Detroit Tech in the 1890s for two dollars a night before founding automobile manufacture.
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School Aided Faces Trial For Thefts
NORRISTOWN Pa 9 V in cent Pearce held on 1000 bail on charges of embezzling 27000 from District One of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Assn Pearce former PIAA treasurer and Lower Merion High School vice principal died Friday at a hearing before Justice of the Peace Robert P Johnson He did not testify Friends expect restitution for the 27000 missing with help from Lower Merion boosters and alumni The PLAA district president said 1000 to 5000 remains in the treasury and tighter safeguards will be added
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Juvenile Escape Tightens Police Search in Ridley Township
A juvenile being detained for shoplifting questioning fled Ridley Township police Friday night. A brief search followed before officers recaptured him near the B&O Railroad at 6:30 near 2nd and Sutton Aves. He was later released to his parents.
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Albatross Hoodoo Vessel Legend Ties Ship’s Woes
London AP report recounts a seafaring tale linking the Calpean Star’s doom to an albatross believed to be the spirit of dead sailors. The freighter’s last voyage began last August, with engine failures and flooding, ending in grounding and explosion in Montevideo harbor. A crewman’s death followed, as legends persist and legal cases unfold in Philadelphia over Blue Laws and Bargain City store disputes.
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Missile Strike Looms Across Convair Facilities
In California and elsewhere a week old strike targets Convair Atlas facilities as IAM signals possible broader action. A cross picket line order prevented a total walkout, while Lockheed engineers face a separate walkout threat at Burbank. Other plants rally for Polaris and space projects.
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Aston Boy Struck by Car in Chester Visit
Gregory Massey ten year old of Aston was visiting grandmother Mrs Catherine Massey when he dashed into Crosby Street near 13th and was struck by an auto. He was admitted to Crozer Hospital at 4 30 p m with a deep forehead cut possible skull injury and possible elbow fracture in fair condition. The driver John W Evans 33 of 451 Rural Ave Chester took him to hospital.
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Woman Dies Of Bee Sting In California Brief
Edna B. Mann, 60, died Friday in Butte County Hospital after nearly 12 years of paralysis following a bee sting. The incident occurred in Oroville, California, with EMS responders at the scene prior to her long hospitalization.
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Vivien Leigh Flees to London for Friends and Dentist
New York AP report says actress Vivien Leigh flew to London on Friday night mainly to see friends and visit a dentist. She would not say if she planned discussions on reconciling with husband Sir Laurence Olivier.
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Ben Gurion argues Eichmann must stand trial in Israel
Israel warns Argentina over Eichmann case asserting moral force Corners of the pursuit spanned three continents as Ben Gurion appeals President Frondizi to allow Eichmann’s trial in Israel. Argentina threatens to bring the matter to the United Nations if Eichmann is not returned promptly stating sovereignty concerns.
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Pulaski Honors 14 Graduates at Class Exercise
Pulaski Junior High School handed awards to 14 graduates during the commencement exercises. The American Legion Award went to William Mitchell, Terry Crego, Thomas Pastuszek and Glenn McCoy. American Legion Auxiliary Award recipients included Mazie Moss, Janice Williams, Mary Ann Gastunas, and Caral Freeman. A. H. Shoswaiter Award winners were Ruth Showalter, Nancy Melnick and Elen Keller. Bnai Brith Award was presented to Joanne McCullough, Jacqueline Newhouse and Joan Whitely.
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Hollywood Writers End Strike Ends After Months of Picketing
After five and a half months Tollywood screenwriters reach a settlement with major studios. A commission says some may return Monday while many TV writers remain on strike. The 4 year contract includes a 10 percent raise first two years and a health welfare pension plan funded by producers.
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Court Fines Subdued Suspect $300
Chester police court heard 23 year old Paul Johnson subdued after arrest on burglary charges. Detectives claimed he fought, kicking and grabbing witnesses, leading to resisting arrest and assault charges. Magistrate Smith fined him $300 for disorderly conduct with burglary dropped after a witness refused to testify.
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Paul Johnson
Laverne Rambo
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Anthony H. Smith
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Mirror breaks grip of love in apes cage
In Troy North Carolina Maggie a maternal ape kept a nameless white kitten in a cage and gripped it tightly until Carillon Hannah owner placed a mirror inside the cage. Maggie released the kitten upon seeing her reflection and began to preen. The mirror now keeps Maggie and kitten peacefully together with Maggie no longer harming the kitten.
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Broadway to reopen 19 shows after 14 day blackout
Broadway theaters prepare to reopen Monday as 19 productions resume, fans line up outside hits like The Sound of Music Fiorello and Bye Bye Birdie. About 800 actors return with a benefit performance for the actors fund and producers report progress on fall shows amid lingering union and pension negotiations.
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Birdie
Teachers Elect R. C. Zimmerman
In Aston the Penn-Delco Eastation Association elected Robert Zimmerman Sun Valley High School related studies teacher as president for 1960 61 term. Officers include Vice President Paul Vermerchuk Sun Valley Secretary Carola Scipione Sun Valley Treasurer Marguerite Hagg Cocbourn School. dinner at Wheer's on the Delaware honored 23 years in education with awards to Mice Cohen Mildred Garris Nellie Lichister Annette Simmons Amelia Watkins Esther Wood.
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Freeing Two Men in Philadelphia Vote Fraud Case
Philadelphia men Patrick B. O Leary age 36 and Joseph C. Batrita age 48 were freed on warrants from the State attorney general after a magistrate ruled the Commonwealth failed to prove fraudulent voting charges in a Philadelphia election. Three others previously charged were discharged.
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