Lions Plan Big Fourth in Indiana County Amid Festivities
Indiana Lions Club hosts the 14th annual Fourth of July celebration at Mack Community Center featuring auto thrill show by Jose Chitwood, bicycle giveaways funded by the Indiana Evening Gazette, and a full stock car race program on Tuesday with time trials at 12 15 p.m. and races at 2 p.m. Proceeds support the Lions Health Camp serving underprivileged and crippled children and community groups.
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Urge Highway Safety Over 4th
A Harrisburg AP report says Gov. Lawrence issued a Friday statement urging continued alertness by motorists over the four day July Fourth holiday. The message notes extended holiday travel from Friday evening to Tuesday evening and was issued in the governor's name as he traveled home from the national governors conference in Honolulu.
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Orphan Tibetan Girl Adopted by US Parents in Birthday Flight
Deeju Cooper arrives in the United States to begin life with her new Chicago-area family, after a dramatic adoption race that avoided a 14-year-old limit. Cooper and his wife Nancy adopted the orphaned Tibetan girl once she received visa approval in Calcutta. The welcome at O’Hare marks a milestone birthday and a fresh start for Deeju as she meets her new siblings Bradley and Sandra.
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Actor James Stewart survives plane landing mishap in Kenya
A charter plane carrying James Stewart and Kirk Johnson with their wives blew a nosewheel tire on landing at Gable near Nairobi. No injuries were reported as the party begins a game-watching hunt along the Tana River. Stewart family expresses relief.
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Haluska Delays Strip Mining Hearings Indefinitely
State Sen. John J. Haluska of Cambria postpones indefinitely two strip mining bill hearings set for next Thursday in Harrisburg before the Senate Committee on Local Government, which he chairs.
Weather, hearings delayed amid press criticism in Harrisburg
Indefinite postponement announced from Harrisburg as Haluska faces allegations he calls unfounded while press scrutiny continues. Friday night forecast says sunny and warmer Sunday with scattered thunderstorms later. hearings postponed until newspapers’ day in court. Jet Tones and local events listed for weekend including dances and dinners at area clubs.
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No Gazette On Fourth Observance Delays July Issue
In its traditional Fourth of July observance the Indiana Evening Gazette will not publish on Tuesday. Complete local state and national coverage will be in Wednesday's edition as Indiana businesses and county and state government agencies close for the holiday.
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Nevada crash kills 11 at start of holiday weekend
Two vehicles collide in Nevada killing 11 as a grim kickoff to the Independence Day four day period. The pickup traveled in the wrong lane and struck a station wagon in a head on crash reported by the Nevada Highway Patrol. Officials project high traffic volumes and a nationwide toll could reach thousands with the long holiday ahead.
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Teamsters Threaten New York Building Tieup
AP reports a Teamsters strike begun at 12 01 a m after contract expirations with Local 282 and 160 firms. About 2 000 truck drivers, including 1 200 delivering sand and gravel, will halt materials causing swift shortages at sites. McFadden warns widespread impact within hours and up to 150 000 of 250 000 building trades employees could grind to a halt in a week to 10 days.
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Fifty Years in Indiana Gazette Stalwart Rush Ray Honored
On July 1 1911 R Hastie Ray co publisher of the Indiana Evening Gazette marked his fiftieth year in newspapers. The Gazette evolved from weekly circulation of 300 to about 18000 daily in two editions. Staff congratulated him with a signed drawing as he previously led local business groups and campaigned to attract industry to Indiana.
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Boy Recovering From Sea Ordeal
A 14-year-old boy from Huntington Beach California named Terry McClelland is recovering in a San Diego hospital after three days at sea. He was rescued Friday by a fishing boat 90 miles southwest of San Diego and later transferred to a submarine arriving that night in San Diego. He described three terrible days of shipwreck thirst delirium death hunger heat and blinding glare of sun sea and sky.
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County Brothers Pass Out Cigars On Same Day
Two Indiana County brothers celebrated births on the same day at Johnstown IVE Hospital. James Lichtenfels and his wife Joan welcomed a son at 10:10 a.m., their second, while Howard Lichtenfels and his wife Margaret welcomed a daughter at 2:25 p.m., their first. The newborns were born in the same hospital room, where the brothers shared cigars.
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Office Hours for 4th PSES in Indiana PA
The Office of the Pennsylvania State Employment Service at 30 North Fifth Street Indiana will be open for claims on Monday July 3. On July 4 the office will be closed. Claimants filing for unemployment compensation should report as scheduled on their last signing day.
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Kuwait Defended as British Carrier Lands Marines Aid
A British aircraft carrier landed Marines and tanks in Kuwait with 12 Hunter jets to deter an Iraqi invasion. Baghdad denied massing troops along the border and reportedly fired on Iranian boats. The Bulwark, with 62-ton tanks and 750 men, operates with two frigates as Kuwaiti sheiks rally to defend sovereignty. Kuwait seeks UN Security Council emergency session and Arab League action. Britain notes formal request and hopes force use is unnecessary.
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