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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1963
Page
1
Khrushchev’s third Yugoslavia trip since 1955 explores Yugoslavia’s mixed stance amid Soviet Chinese tensions and Tito’s Western ties. Tanjug frames the visit as friendship with no return to the Communist bloc, while other world leaders’ visits highlight a broader reconciliation landscape.
William Strandberg 1, former president of Greater Anchorage Inc. and pioneer Alaska mining family member, was attacked and killed by a hungry bear Friday near his mine about 160 miles west of Fairbanks. State police reported Monday that bears have attacked two other men in the area in recent weeks.
Tito aims to reap Soviet economic favors while keeping Yugoslavia outside hard bloc ties. He seeks good Moscow relations yet resists full Soviet-aligned dependence. Washington and Western Europe push back with wary aid views and market exclusivity. Observers see Tito eyeing a Comecon associate status alongside the Common Market rival.
A Tennessee contractor is set to fill a political post as no strings are attached. Walters is not expected to run in the next year's election, clearing the way for Clement to pursue the position if he changes plans.
The Sheppton mine near Hazleton faces a tense rescue as Fellin Throne and Bova remain trapped after a cave in. Crews drill lifelines and deliver essentials while communications falter and hope persists for a safe return. Eva Bova, wife of one trapped miner, prays for a miracle as rescuers adjust equipment and drill angles to reach the missing man.
A spate of air disasters linked to US carriers Independent and Constellation, in Brittany and near Brittany France and Florida, left multiple dead and wounded. At least 11 servicemen and two civilians killed, with several aircraft and crew missing or injured. Another carrier Kearsarge reported a tracker plane crash at sea near Kyushu, Japan.
Obituaries list several local deaths including Mrs Anna Utberg of Clymer and Mrs Stephanie Willis of Homer City R D 1. Anna Utberg born 1894 in Sweden died August 19 1963 at Indiana Memorial Hospital. Stephanie Willis born 1895 in Poland died August 19 1963. Also noted are spouses, children, churches, funerals and interments in local cemeteries, with services held at St Bernards Church Indiana and St Louis Church Lucernemines. Additional notices mention James E Rhyner's wife and other relatives from Pittsburgh and Charleston. Rosary and Requiem Mass details, dates, and locations provided.
Police reports list multiple sentences for driving after license suspensions. Alfred Taylor and John Pandullo faced fines and probation after incidents in Center Two and Blairs pills Whci afry on TAGs. Samuel A. McMillen, 75, dies at Indiana Hospital. Lula Jane Walker Gromley, 86, of Glen Campbell, passes away at home.
Cuban radio reported shelling of a metal processing plant in Pinar del Rio Province on the north coast near Havana. The attack marked the third major hostile action against Fidel Castro's government in 72 hours, with two boats firing on the plant and militia forces repelling them.
Washington reports personal income rising to 414 billion annual rate in June as service and construction gains push totals higher. July payrolls steady, weekly hours and wages unchanged, with dividends lifting monthly income slightly. state bridge payroll survey notes widespread adjustments in engineering and manufacturing sectors.
A rash of military aircraft crashes claims thirteen lives including servicemen and civilians. The Pennsylvania law signed by Gov Scranton raises weight limits, prompts bridge postings, and creates a dispute over enforcement and safety margins. The Highways Department weighs posting bridges and may seek utility cooperation to mark weight limits on bridges over their facilities.
Steve T Polin sky Jr a fireman USN son of Mr and Mrs Steve Polinsky of Homer City serves aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Little Rock flagship of the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean. The ship departed Villefranche France July 27 likely to Barcelona Spain. An Atlantic Fleet unit Little Rock normally operates out of Norfolk Virginia.
Dr Edward Teller testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee saying the limited test ban treaty is not a step for peace but a step away from safety possibly toward war. The UC Berkeley physicist cited rapid atomic development and said predicting the future remains uncertain. He was the first outright opponent to testify at the hearings.
Mansfield Missouri AP reports Mansfield volunteers were away when a Wallen drygoods store burned to the ground Sunday. Owner Norval Wallen estimated total loss around 10000 dollars, including a new shipment of winter coats.
President Kennedy aims for a broader Western swing next fall to improve political standing with Southern Democrats. Possible stops include Washington Utah Colorado Arizona with California still a maybe. Grand Coulee Dam anniversary and Glen Canyon Dam topping ceremony could anchor visits, with Interior official Stewart L. Lon dall and Senator Clint Anderson aboard.
Rebels approve a unity rule at a 17 state conference as Wallace and Barnett denounce civil rights march plans for August 28. Gov. Barron meets with demonstrators and a follow up session is scheduled. Barnett suggests relocating Negro population by state and a resolutions committee will report on the final day.
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