FEPC Units Discuss Programs in Harrisburg Meeting
Pennsylvania Fair Employment Practice Commission members met with advisors from Chester Johnstown and McKeesport to review programs expanding job opportunities and to discuss new responsibilities in housing public accommodations and education. The Chester Johnstown and McKeesport advisory leaders summarized activities and a five film television spot project was shown.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Fair Employment Practice Commission
Chester
Johnstown
McKeesport
FEPC
Nathan V. Plasker
Chester Council
Plasker
Gladys’ Austin
Monroe Beardsley
Louis G. Brown
Philip E. Coleman
Wayne Hamilton
Herbert ©. Lester
George Raymond
Robert F. Ryan
Strawbridge Clothier plans new store in Springfield Township
The Strawbridge and Clothier chain seeks to open a 200000 square foot department store on Baltimore Pike near Woodland Avenue in Springfield Township with parking for about 1900 cars and a restaurant. The project, designed by Herman Guttman, would sit on a hill and require traffic buffers. construction could take 12 to 14 months after final plans.
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Strawbridge & Clothier
Delaware County
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Ardmore
Jenkintown
E. J. Korvette, Inc
Slate and Sproul
Russell
Springfield
Herman Guttman
Baltimore Pike
Woodland Avenue
Sol Glassberg
Greenbrier Lane
Lawrence G. Williams
James M. Davis
Recen
Robert N. Hilkert
Swarth’ Ing
More
Howard F. Reed Jr
Health and Well
Mage
See, Inc
Nkert
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Reed
Delaware County District
J. Greg Emons
Newtown Square
H. Francis DeLone
Wayne
Ralph Ormsby
Drexel Hill
Evan Randolph Jr
Radnor
J. Peter Williams
Chester Concert Set for Tonight at Chester Park
Chester City Band resumes after rainout with a 8 pm concert in Chester Park. Eleanor Goetz is soloist, directed by Thomas Lee Sr, featuring selections from Ah Sweet Mystery of Life Cherie I Love You My Hero Italian Street Song and excerpts from Gigi, fifth in seven weekly programs.
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Chester
Chester City
Chester Park
Eleanor Goetz
Thomas Leeson Sr
Cherie
Hero
Gigi
Chester Bureau of Recreation
Navy Tower Tragedy Faults Navy and Designers
Washington AP A Senate report harshly criticizes the Navy designers and builders of the Texas Tower radar installation that collapsed in a gale off New Jersey on January 15. The 5,000 ton structure sank with 28 crew. Air Force faces blame for not fully monitoring conditions and for the court martial of Col. William Banks. The report finds design criteria inadequate, faulting Navy agencies and structural engineers while noting Air Force personnel bore responsibility for on site safety.
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Washington
Senate
Navy
Texas
E Air Force
Seale
New Jersey
Air Force
Col
William M. Banks
Banks
Boston Air Defense Center
Banks Hadji
Stewart Air Force
N.Y
Sen
John
Stennis
D-Miss
Defense
Bureau of Yards
No. 4
Hundreds of Students Attend Rites at Trainer Church
About 150 students from Trainer Methodist Church Daily Vacation Bible School will take part in a public service at 7 30 p m Thursday. Parents and friends will tour homerooms to view handicraft and lesson exhibits after the service. Rey and Mrs Gordon L Clark chair the event with Clark guiding teens. Other superintendents include Mrs Everett Shaw for juniors Mrs Louis Eisele for primary Mrs Edward Wachowski for beginners and Carol Harper for nursery. twenty other teachers assist.
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Trainer
Trainer Methodist Church
Rey
Gordon L. Clark
Clark
Everett Shaw
Louis Eisele
Edward Wachowski
Carol Harper
De Gaulle Reboots Algerian War Drive to End Conflict
President Charles de Gaulle announced a stepped up Algerian campaign to end the war in three months. He orders the return of French divisions from North Africa and vows renewed talks with rebel leaders while threatening partition if negotiations fail. The redeployment aims to bolster NATO and pressure for a settlement.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
Algeria
Europe
de Gaulle
Sim
Berlin
Vrance
NATO
Rel jan-les-Bains
Police Catch Six Vandals
Chester police report two vandalism incidents involving juveniles. Patrolman Sylvester Pompilit rounded up six boys aged 13 to 15 after rock-throwing at a greenhouse at 6th and Booth and seven panes were broken. George Wakeling, inside the greenhouse, witnessed the incident. The six youths were taken to police HQ and parents agreed to pay for damages. A second complaint from Lash-Stull Tractor Co. at 742 W Rent St cites over $520 in window damage in six months due to rock throwing by children.
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Chester
Sylvester Pompilit
6Th
Booth Sis
George Wakeling
Pondilii
Edward J. McGuire
Wakeling
tiglash-Stull Tractor Co
Rent St
Economic Powers Urged for Kennedy
UNITY HOUSE Pa AP today awaited a visit by Secretary of Labor Arthur J Goldberg to discuss giving Kennedy powers to mobilize the economy for emergencies. AFL-CIO leaders pressed that government action be immediate, including law injunction if needed, to avert a maritime strike and strengthen national defense while seeking broader nuclear testing. Meany said he opposes resignation and favors resuming full nuclear tests despite a test ban.
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Unity House
Arthur J. Gold
Congressberg
Kennedy
Pocono Mountains
Goldberg
Eil
Moscow
United States
Taft Hartley
Congress
George Meany
Afl-Cio Presidian
Dent
Ati
AFL-CIO leadership orders amid racial case mixups
The AFL-CIO Tuesday backed new leadership to urge clear verdicts of innocence in racial equality cases within the federation. Judge Meany’s civil rights policies face scrutiny as witnesses conflict over exams and report forms. Two men, Albert Zoeliner and John J. O'Donnell Jr., were arrested in separate traffic incidents.
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Adam Clayton Powell
DNY
la Medla
William R
Brotherhood of Sleepingjining
Iuries
Albert J. Zoeliner
Knilworth Road
Ardmore
John J. O'Donnell Jr
Burmont Road
Upper Darby
Zoeliner
Wyimewood Road
Havverford Ave
Haverford
O'Donnell
Garrett and
Burmont Roads
Aniline Village elects Williams as president
John C. Williams was re elected president of the Civic Association of Aniline Village. Tack McEtwee is vice president Terry Feeley treasurer and Judy Drain secretary. Children receiving silver dolls at the playground opening include Cheryl Ward Jerry Literal Bobby Stant Judy Drain Ann English Danny Wilson Mary Hearn David Walklett Dennis Carney Kathryn Hearn Charles English and Jerry Carey.
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Aniline Village
John C. Williams
Civic Association
Tack McEtwee
Terry Feeley
Judy Drain
Cheryl Ward
Jerry Literal
Bobby Stant
wnAnn English
Danny Wilson
Mary Hearn
David Walklett
Dennis Carney
Kathryn Hearn
Charles English
Jerry Carey
Newcomer Killed in Wading Pool at Rally Site
Robert Newcomer, 34, a Delaware County Chamber executive, is dead after being electrocuted while pumping water from a wading pool used at a gathering for the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Chamber executives. Deputies say he was killed either by the pump or by slipping into the pool as the device operated. He leaves five children and was a delegate at the Pennsylvan ia and New Jersey Chamber of Commerce convention in the area.
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Mount Joy
Robert ¥. Newcomer
Elec
Chamber of Commerce
Arab Leaders Back Iraq on Kuwait Claim
Arab leaders met in Cairo to back Iraq against Kuwait and warned against force. Jordan’s King Hussein and Egypt’s Nasser ally with Kuwait’s bid for independence while the Arab League weighs actions and a possible emergency session. Saudi Arabia signals readiness to defend Kuwait, as Beirut reports indicate broader regional support.
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Kuwait
Cairo
Raul
Hussein
Jordan
Gamal “Abdel
U.avr
Beirut
Sheik Siri
Saudi Araba
Meccal
Kinglof
Saud
Sheik Abdullah Mubarak
Saudi
Education Aid Vote Is Doubted
Washington AP reports House leaders doubt Kennedy education aid bills will be voted this session. A split on the Rules Committee over aid to parochial schools blocks the 2.5 billion public school bill and 1.8 billion defense act extension, with Smith in control and Republican votes leaning against large spending. House Education and Labor backed long term loans for parochial schools, but time now seems to run out.
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Washington
House
Kennedy
Rules Committee
Sam Rayburn
Howard W. Smith
D-Va
Rayburn
Smith
Jon
William Colmer
Mississippi
Mbre
Joseph Drabyak
Oneida
James J. Delaney
New York
John
Philadel
Thomas P. O'Neil Jr
Joseph
Darby
Mid- Massachusetts
Nicholas Morallo
Hazelton
Forlis
Albert Ciccarone
Phil
Adelphia
Obituaries for Brady Ogden DelVescio Featured in Philly Area
John J Brady 67 of 237 Elmira Ogden 66 of 110 Talbot Dr Broomall formerly S 3rd St Colwyn died Sunday in Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital Philadelphia after two years illness He was Philadelphia policeman and guard auxiliary to Delaware County Firemen’s and Trust Co He survived by two daughters Alva Hendrickson Madison NJ Velma Danhart Colwyn five grandsons Funeral Thursday Yerkes Funeral Home Philadelphia Burial Arlington Cemetery Calling hours Wednesday 7 10 pm Hasyn Funeral Home Philadelphia High mass Thursday Church of the Incarnation Philadelphia Burial New Cathedral Cemetery Calling hours this evening Jul ianna D DelVescio 47 of Darby died Monday in Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital after illness of several months She was wife of Vincent DelVescio and mother of Christine James Stephen Thomas Vincent Jr Her parents Mr and Mrs DelVescio also survive.
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Elmira
D. Ogden
Talbot Drive
Broomall
S. 3Rd St. Colwyn
Philadelphia
Injin
Colwyn
17Th
Chestnut Sts
of Provident Tradesmen's Banks
Delaware County Firemen's and Trust Co
Keystone State Fire Chiefs' Association
Alva Hendrickson
Madison
N.J
Velma Danhart
Lemmel Mills
Bertha Sutton
Yerkes Funeral Home
Tist St
Woodland Ave
Arlington Cemetery
Mildred Bergstam Brady
John Jr
James
Michael
Robert
Joseph
Mt. Pocono
Edward
Seaside Heights
Thomas Crawford
Joseph Donohue
Anne McIntyre
Church of the Incarnation
5Th St
Lindley Ave
New Cathedral Cemetery
Hasyn
Old York Road
Vincent DelVescio
Wycombe Ave
Darby
Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital
Lillie A. Donovan
Hart Lane
Springfield
Fitzgearld Mercy Hospital
Miss Donovan
St. Francis of Assisi Church
Sodality
The
Blessed Virgin Mary
Frances A. Donovan
I. Irwin Schaeffer
West Chester
Charles Jr
Mechanicsburg
J. Watson Donovan
Wayne
Harry Murray
Delaware County
Hahnemann Hospital
N. Edgewood St
Sallie Clayton
Thornton
Lima
Pupils Adopt Reading Plan at Swarthmore School
Swarthmore elementary students will spend a summer reading to maintain or raise literacy levels. Reading coordinator Mildred Brain, librarian Mary Ann Hunsicker, and a five-mother committee will prepare tailored book lists from the Swarthmore Public Library to stimulate reading.
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Swarthmore
Swarthpene
Mildred P. i Brain
Beatrice Brewster obituary and funeral details in Chester
Beatrice K Brewster 413 Flower St Chester died in Chester Hospital after a long illness. She taught in Chester schools from 1938 to May. Survived by three sisters and a brother all of Chester. Funeral services Saturday at Fifth Presbyterian Church with burial in Eden Cemetery. Viewing hours Friday at her home 413 Flower St.
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Beatrice K. Brewster
Flower St
Chester
Thomas
Gia B. Kelly
Brewster
Sparta
Delaware County
Chester High School
Cheyney State Teachers College
Dover State College
Dover
Del
Harvey, Gartside
Watts
Fifth Presbyterian Church of
Louise K. Brown
Alice A. Kelly
Marie K. Wilson
Gilbert F. Kelly
Fifth Presbyterian Church
3Rd
Norris Sts
Eden Cemetery
Collingdale
Foreign Visitors Spend $970 Million In U S Last Year
Washington reports foreign visitors spent 970 million dollars in the United States during the previous year, up 70 million from 1959. Foreign travelers also paid 110 million dollars for travel on U S ships and planes, 20 million more than the year before.
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Washington
United States
Commerce Department
U.S
Weather forecast and tides for Chester region
Today's temperatures show a high around 66 and a low near 545, with averages and notes on normal values. Expect highs near 80 and low around 6 with varying forecasted conditions through Thursday including showers and thundershowers. Tidal readings at Chester tidewater terminal pier show high tides around 130 a.m. and 3 34 p.m. with lows at 8 30 a.m. and 9 40 p.m. Five day outlook calls for near seasonal normal highs around 73 with cooler Thursday and Friday and a warming trend Sunday.
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Chester Tidewater Terminal Pier
Liquor Charge Holds Woman in Upper Providence
A 56 year old Chester woman, Bertha Brice, was held for court in $1,000 bail on illegal sale of alcoholic beverages. Det. Burgess and Det. Dougherty arrested her at 1400 block Crosby Street after undercover agents bought wine, beer and whisky on several occasions. Two cases of wine, one case of beer, and some whisky were seized. Brice pleaded innocent to the charge.
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Upper Providence
Chester
Bertha Brice
Crosby Street
Walter Burgess
James J. Dougherty
Justice of Peace
Dewey LaRosa
Fred Jack
Brice
Buffalo calf weighs sixty pounds in Kentucky farm
Bootly land Bill's first daughter, a buffalo calf born on a 21 acre farm near Louisville, weighs 60 pounds and is described as one of a kind in the state. The calf belongs to Marion Gregory, with 200 animals under her care, following a transfer from the Peth Arms Baltimore for 500.
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Louisville
Land Bill
Marion Ua. Gregory
Lowsville
Concord
Gregory
Buffa- Cors
Peth Arms
Balti-ocs
U.S. Fishmore Pike
Iadies and Wildlife Service
George Lewis
Media Club
Wasi
Robert Philips
S. Seaman Zehley
Richard Darrington
Charles Fink
Weasurer
James
Chief Warns Of Shooting In Upper Chichester
Upper Chichester Police Chief William Russo warns residents after youths shoot rifles along Naaman's Creek. Three youths were seen firing a rifle. Russo orders confiscation and detention of the gun until September 4 and arrest for misuse of firearms.
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Upper Chichester
William Russo
Ogden
Naaman’s Creek
Russo
Crash Kills Two Newsmen in Pacific Plane Crash
In push to the Pacific Northwest a light plane crashed into the sea off LA PUSH killing all five aboard. Among the dead were Ned Trimble of the Kansas City Star and Ed Koterba of the Scripps-Howard Newspapers. Also killed were Robert Adams and I G Hines and pilot Don Cronwell. Bodies of Trimble Adams and Hines recovered. Witness Wilbur Nowak described the out of control craft diving and vanishing after the crash. The report notes additional names and a separate social group activity unrelated to the crash.
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LA Push
Wash
Pacific Ocean
Ned Trimble
Kansas City Star
Ed Koterba J
Scripps-Howard
Pacific Northwest
Robert Adams
el Paso
I. G. Hines
Bach and Jacobs
Don Cronwell
Trimble
Adams
Hines
Wilbur Nowak
Wallingford — Mary
Larson
416 Club
Nether Providence
Fredhigh
Brick Burrell
Arvie Maric Maguire
Jeannie Gray
Linda Kaufman
Martha Bur‘yell
Anne Louise Kelly
Tmu
Bessie DiStefano
Susan DiStefano
Frances Magaire
Nancy Pennington
Pennsylvanian Nominated for Moose Supreme Council
Philip Moose of Athens Pennsylvania was nominated Tuesday for the Supreme Council of the Loyal Order of Moose at the annual convention. The event gathered lodge leaders and state delegates to decide leadership for the organization.
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Memphis, Ann
Philip
Athens
Supreme Council of the Loyal Order of the’ Moose
Body Found Near Conowingo Dam in Susquehanna River
The body of James E. Randow Jr, 41, of Delta, Pennsylvania, was found in the Susquehanna River near the Conowingo Dam. State police said Randow had been fishing from the shore on Monday.
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Conowingo, Md
James E. Randow Jr
Delta
Susquehanna River
Conowingo Dam
Randow
Deaths of Dr Glen L Swiggett noted scholar and author
Washington AP reports 93 year old Dr Glen L Swiggett retired professor and writer on international affairs died Monday. He taught at Michigan Purdue Tennessee Georgetown and the University of the South and helped organize the first Pan American Scientific Congress in 1915 in Washington. A native of Cambridge City Indiana.
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Washington
Glen L. Swiggett
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