Nine Die In Crashes On Pennsylvania Turnpike
Nine people died in crashes on the Pennsylvania Turnpike involving seven vehicles Thursday. Three died east of Fort Littleton in a collision of three vehicles. victims in one car were James McMahon, 43, Brooklyn Heights NY, Marjorie Black, 40, Meriden CT, and Dane Festa, 34, NYC. A westbound car plus tractor trailer and another auto caused the deaths. A second fatal crash on a nearby bridge left Alfred Dalesandro, 48, Youngstown OH, and Margaret Colasano, 44, Alexandria VA, dead. vehicle occupants included a sport car's driver and a Westbound truck driver, with others injured. Eight or more additional people were treated for injuries at a hospital, including three Bonath children and their mother, plus other relatives.
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Pennsylvania Turnpike
Fort Littleton
James McMahon
Brooklyn Heights
N. Y
Marjorie Black
Meridan
Conn
Dane Festa
New York City
Butler Valley
Alfred Dalesandro
Youngstown
Ohio
Margaret &. Colasano
Alexandria
Hardies
Citizen’s General Hospital
New Kensington
Mary Obee
Toledo
Arlayne Bonath
Livonia
Mich
Tanmey
Bonath
Tralcy
Mark
Berlin Talks Hit Full Agreement Between Adenauer and Rusk
Bonn reports Chancellor Adenauer and U.S. Secretary of State Dean Rusk reached full agreement on Berlin and major mutual concerns after a 70 minute, frank meeting with only an interpreter present. Rusk, on a West European tour, said he remains ready to explore further with the Soviet Union whether a negotiation basis exists.
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Bonn
Germany
Konrad Adenauer
U.S
Rusk
Berlin
Adenauer
Iam
Tusk
SOIR
Lexhard Schroeder
Moscow
Britain
Louisville
West Germany
France
Way Department
Paris
Presi
Charles de Gaulle
Devel- Here
Jertiners
Unio
Tie
West Berlin
Washington
Anatoly Dobrynin
Bast
West
Adenaurt
Soviet Union
Philly Official Is Acquitted In Forgery Case
Henry I. McIntyre 45 a former supervisor of county court accounts was found not guilty of forgery and embezzlement involving 4700 after an eight hour jury deliberation. The trial began June 7. prosecution claimed 180 checks were forged and cashed. McIntyre admitted initiating some checks but said funds went to dependents. He plans an appeal to the Civil Service Commission.
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Philadelimita
I. McIntyre
McIntyre
Civi
Camumnissiog
Red China buildup seen as defensive by Hong Kong observers
Hong Kong reports intelligence sources in Taiwan and Hong Kong assess a defensive Chinese military buildup opposite Quemoy and Matsu. Some officials warn an attack could follow Mainland fears Chiang Kai-shek may try to retake the mainland, while others deem such an offensive unlikely and contingent on U.S. support.
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Hong Kong
China
Quemoy
Matsu
Chiang Kai-shek
Taipei
Washington
London
Red China
Formosa
Western Offic
Chi
U.S
United States
Pei Yu-feng
Defense Ministry
Formosas
Pukien
South
Fukien
Communist Artilery
Pee Wepares
White House
Chi J
Fukian
X15 Reaches Peak Height in Mojave Desert Flight
Air Force Maj Robert M White piloted the X15 rocket plane to a designed height of 47.3 miles above the California desert, aiming to surpass 300,000 feet. He reported a vivid view and said the craft landed at Rogers Dry Lake after braking maneuvers at 200 mph.
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Mdwards Air Force Base
iCall
Nia
Cafornia Desert
Robert M. White
Sonials
Air Force
Space Agency
Pi i
Ine Walker
White
Sacn
Rogers Dry Lake
Delamar Lake
Nev
Mojave Desert
Gifted Pupils Are Encouraged in Tennessee Plan
Knoxville AP report says the University of Tennessee may allow bright high school juniors to advance straight to college under a new proposal. The plan would let exceptional students bypass typical grade progression to begin higher education earlier.
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Knoxville, Tenn
University of Tennessean
Labor Award May Skip Senior Year At Pittsburgh School
AP reports Pittsburgh schools consider a Labor Day Award for Lavery Murray, widow of labor leader Philip Murray, with a diploma at year end. The plan aims to honor gifted leadership as Stonis ty advice rapidly announced on Thursday.
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Pittsburgh
Pitts
Elizabeth
Lavery Murray
Labor
Philip Murray
100 Young Men Sought for Miss Universe Ball Escort
Miami Beach authorities seek 100 young men aged 20 to 30 for escort duties at the Miss Universe grand ball. All expenses paid and a new convertible car provided. Applicants will be screened by Miss Universe officials. marital status not allowed.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Miami
Couple Marks 80th Anniversary in London
James Burgess aged 192 and his wife Ann 98 celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary in Bermondsey London. They have lived there 75 years and claim to be Britain's longest married couple. The couple hosted an anniversary party at their house with nine children and the youngest Florence 63 who keeps house. Burgess quips I’ve always worn the trousers in this house a joke about domestic roles.
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London
James Burress
Ann
Britain
Bermondsey
London Docks
Plorence
Burgess
Laos coalition talks collapse after 24 hours
In Vientiane the planned three faction coalition led by Prince Souvanna Phouma stalled as Gen Phoutmi Nosa van reversed, demanding the royal decree include the National Assembly. Pathet Lao and right wing leaders clashed over inauguration terms while Britain’s ambassador discussed Geneva with Soviet officials.
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Vientiane
Laos
Phoumi Vongvichil
Pathel Lag
Phatmi Nosavan
National Assembly
Vongvichit
Souvanna Phouma
Gen. Phoumi
Souphanouyong
Pathet Lao
Souvanna
Phoumi
Frank Roberts
Moscow
Georgii Pushkin
Abington Plant Destroyed After Thunderous Explosion
A thunderous blast and ensuing fire destroyed the Huntingdon Industries rubber plant in Abington Township Pennsylvania injuring one man seriously. Raymond Di Francesco 33 of Roslyn suffered burns and firemen battled through molten rubber. the blaze remained contained to the one-story facility as smoke was seen miles away.
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Abington
Philadelphia
Huntingdon Industries
Abington Memorial Hospital
Raymond di Francesco
Roslyn
Balata
Washington Lane
Old Mill Rd
Meadowbrook
Abington Township
Lawrence Rakes
Thomas Pearce
McKinley Fire Co
Edward Marshall
Polio Victim Girl Wins 600 Pony Ribbons
Jeri Lea Fields, 10, a polio victim from Hartford Kentucky, won the three gaited pony blue ribbon at the Kentucky Classic Horse Show in Louisville. She rides with her left hand due to partial paralysis in her right, learned young and has earned about a thousand ribbons.
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Louisville
Jeri Lea Fields
Jeri
Jerry Fields
Hartford
Robert Hudson
Joris
Ray Narley
Providence
Harney
Tragic Runaway Truck Crash Leaves One Dead Seven Hurt
In Dickson City Pennsylvania a tractor trailer ran wild down Dundaff Street Hill and crashed into the Sunshine Cafe recreation room. Lennard Buza, 45, was killed. driver Edward Goodman 24 suffered serious injuries and seven others were injured including Michael Valencia 87 who remained hospitalized. The crash also injured Francis Visocky 18 Duke Osborne 67 and Tony Miguez 18. Police investigated braking issues and stored ammonia refrigeration concerns as rescue teams freed the trapped driver.
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Dickson City
Ond Miguez
Michael Valencia
Brother
Stanley Shargy
Edward Kusculas
Lor
Edward Goodman
Palmyra
N.Y
Dundaff Street
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Goodman
Richard Johnson Co
Willamennerts
Kathryn Verguson
Sunshine Cafe
Lennard Buza
Charles Buea
Kulas
Leonard
Hedley Mason
Scranton State Hospital
Francis Visocky
Duke Osborne
Tony Miguez
Visocky
Osborne
Miguez
Bike Fatality Claims Eight Year Old near Akron
Eight year old Charlene Peachy from Ephrata was struck and killed by a truck Thursday night while riding her bicycle near Akron. The accident is under investigation by local authorities.
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Ephrata, Pa
Charlene Peachy
Akron
B-Girls Charge Is Denied In Pennsylvania
MARRISBURG AP The State Liquor Control Board rejected Republican claims of lax action against B girls in Philadelphia bars. Board official Brennecke defended enforcement, cited hearings and appeals rights, and noted occasional padlock proceedings with Philadelphia DA, while acknowledging delays in due process.
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Marrisburg
State Liquor Control Board
Pennsyore
If. C. Brennecke
Liquor Board
George Bloom
Bloom
Senate
Washington
Philadelphia
Brennecke
John McClelland
American Guild of Variety Artists
McClellan
Claims Drop In Pennsylvania Unemployment Last Week
Continued unemployment claims in Pennsylvania fell sharply from 461,489 to 33,424 last week, driven by declines across apparel, construction and primary metal sectors. The drop reflects a broad reduction in benefit claims amid ongoing labor market shifts and sector-wide demand.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
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