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Newspaper

Delaware County Daily Times

Location

Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1961

Page

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Parley On Laos Resumes In Geneva Talks

Western and Soviet delegates resume discussions on Laos in Geneva after a minor concession allowing a visit to Padong. The ICC appeals rival factions to halt fighting and cooperate with the commission as Pathet Lao forces gain ground from royalist forces.

International Control Commission Laos Padong Pathet Lao Cochairmen Patthet Lao Andrei Gromyko America Averell Harriiman France Jean Chauvel Lord Home Reds

Swarthmore Honors Three With Doctorates at 88th Commencement

Swarthmore College awarded three honorary degrees at its 88th commencement at the Arthur Hoyt Scott outdoor auditorium. Werner W. Jaeger received a Doctor of Letters, while Ralph J. Baker and Crawford H. Greenwalt were awarded Doctor of Laws. The college also granted 198 bachelor’s degrees and one Master of Psychology.

Swarthmore Swarthmore College Arthur Hoyt Scott Werner W. Jaeger Harvard University Institute For Classical Studies Ralph J. Baker Harvard Crawford H. Greenwalt FE. F. duPont de Nemours Baker Harrisburg Business Association University of Pennsylvania Greenewalt duPont Belcome American Museum of Natural Paideia Gregory John W. Nason Ewald Kasten Serrill Ave Yeadon Colllege Clarence E. Godshark Morton Arboretum Lllinois

Plane wreckage search underway after Sunday crash

Teams recovered wreckage age Sunday but no bodies were found. The plane was bound for Travis Air Force Base in California.

Travis Air Force Base California

Delco Roundtable: Rose Valley Artist Opens New Gallery

Dot Flood profiles a young Rose Valley artist running a fresh local art gallery. The column announces a Daily ROUNDTABLE feature focusing on arts and suburban life, with daily editorial symbol guidance and coverage of local personalities.

DELCO Rose Valley Dot Flood Nether Providence

Ailing Kennedy Returns to Washington on Crutches

President Kennedy, still using crutches for a back ailment, travels by jet to Washington. White House aides say he will face a busy week and may remain on crutches for several more days. He spent Sunday at the villa pool in Palm Beach reading and relaxing between briefings with Premier Fanfani’s visit in town.

White House Amintoreing Fanfani Italy Tass Andrew T. Hatcher Khrushchev Kennedy Vienna Ference Janet Travell Javed Dr. Travell

Auto Sold to First Caller Daily Times Want Ad

Daily Times ad reports a Plymouth 1957-4 doors with automatic transmission radio and heater in excellent condition offered at 425 dollars. Ad urges quick action and lists multiple telephone exchanges for placing ads on the 8 day rate.

Daily Times Plymouth

Fire Devastates Glen Mills Dormitory Nightly

A blaze at Glen Mills Training School damaged the third floor dormitory, cutting about 100000 dollars in estimated damage and forcing 60 boys from their rooms. Fire crews from Glen Mills Edgmont and Concordville quelled the fire in 45 minutes with no injuries reported.

Glen Mills Glen Mills Training School Edgmont Concordville Lester Cloud Correctional Institution Windell Fewell Fewell Fencll Glen Mills Road Stonebank Road Concord Township Pennsylvania

Gennetti Quits Post In Philly

Philadelphia commissioner of public property William J. Gennetti resigns amid payola scandal ties he insists on leaving for the city’s good. Mayor Dilworth accepts and names Philip Klein to replace him as investigations widen into the Frankford Elevated system and gifts from Eli Travis.

Philadelphia William J. Gennetti Richardson Dilworth Philip Klein Hareum Junior College Gennetti Dilworth Bill D. A Department Travis Eli Travis Frankford Philadelphia Transportation Co Harald Varani Benjamin Baronel Frankford el Barone Pennsylvania Europe

Program Supports Harrisburg Juvenile Aid Plan

Harrisburg AP reports legislation proposing a 756000 program of state aid to battle juvenile delinquency won support from Protestant Catholic and Jewish groups over the weekend in Pennsylvania communities.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania

Daily Times sale announced to Central States Publishing

Robert S. Howard confirms the sale of 100 percent stock in Daily Times Inc to Central States Publishing Inc. Key officers of the buyer are Mark Goodson, William Todman, and Ralph Ingersoll. John E. Tompkins named publisher, succeeding Howard, with no further staff changes. Tompkins had been general manager since 1955. Nether Providence Township resident.

Daily Times, Inc Delaware County Daily Times Central States Publishing, Inc Robert S. Howard The Daily Times Purchasing Corporation Mark Goodson William S. Todman Ralph Ingersoll Goodson and Todman Goodson-Todman Productions Ingersoll Pawtucket Times Pawtucket Rhode Island Daily Journal Elizabeth New Jersey Trentonian Trenton John E. Tompkins Howard Tompkins Nether Providence Township

Hot Humid Weather To Prevail In Delaware County

Weather Bureau forecasters, disappointed by Sunday rain misses, predict continuation of hot humid conditions tonight and Tuesday in Delaware County with rain and possible thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday high is forecast near 83. Across the nation, Gulf air drives heat into the upper 90s in the Plains and Midwest, while Columbia, D C endures flash floods from 14 inches of rain where two boys drown in separate accidents.

Weather Bureau Delaware County Gulf Iclunt United States Nebraska Illinois North Dakota Iowa Columbia D.C

Johnnie's Set For Trip to Zoo

Ridley Township on Tuesday plans a trip for four year old Johnnie Dougherty cancer patient at 917 Girard Ave. Doctors say the cancer is incurable. The Ridley Township Business Association arranged transport in Milmont Fire Co. ambulance with zoo attendants awaiting approval from Johnnie's doctor before the journey.

Johnnie Elizabeth Dougherty Girard Ave Ridley Township Business Association Milmont Fire Co

Black Market Sags After New NT$100 Note Circulation

In Formosa the black market value of local currency fell sharply after the Friday release of new NT$100 notes worth about US$2.50. The increase in denomination accelerated the devaluation on the open market, signaling currency instability.

Taipei Formosa U.S

Dutch Electra crashes near Cairo killing many

An early report says a Dutch four engine Electra crashed in desert near Cairo while attempting to land. Airline sources put deaths at 20 with 46 aboard. Survivors injured, 10 seriously. The cargo included gold ingots jewelry and 2300 Swiss watches bound for Asia.

Cairo Egypt Asia Royal Dutch Airlines KLM Amsterdam Kuala Lumpur Malaya Ernst van der Beugel Hague Munich Rome Rifaat Chafik Heinz Denckmann Netherlands Atlantic Lisbon Hartford Prestwick Scotland Basra Karachi Rangoon Bangkok Singapore Burma Thailand

Senator Sneeper Abort

A terse note references Senator Sneeper with a brief quip about preparedness for a rainy day and a line about Times telephone numbers for Want Ads and other calls with local exchange details.

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Courtney Kent C. Smith Crawford H. Greenewalt Geneva Washington First Caller Free County Philly Republican Alliance Quarter Sessions Court Ridley Township Johnnie Dougherty Black Market Sags Senator Sneeper Iloroscope
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