03 Mar 1961
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1961
Page
1
In Centralia Illinois a search continues for oil royalty money hidden by Bertha Pitchford who died last week. Her $29 700 purse plus $500 were found. relatives expect more wealth on her 30 acre oil field home site. A dead cat grave was the only other find as diggers guard the ramshackle house awaiting potential discoveries.
Harrisburg AP reports flood control on the Susquehanna reduced crest levels near Renovo Williamsport and Lock Haven. Secretary Maurice K. Goddard said storage behind Stevenson Dam rose 60 feet, equaling about 10 billion gallons, and Kettle Creek Dam storage saved further height. Completing full plans including Curwensville and Blanchard could yield over 4.8 million dollars annually in flood protection.
The Capitol’s new subway under the Capitol building was opened in 1907 with an electric car installed in 1908 capable of carrying 12 passengers on early routes serving government districts.
Protesters claim the district has fallen behind on court-ordered integration since 1989 after Lady Churchill students were assigned. The board faces renewed scrutiny as activists press for speeding up desegregation measures and compliance with the court directive.
The Little Rock School Board, long debating integration pace, faces a federal court order to speed up desegregation. The ruling cites the pupil placement law, backing by the U S Supreme Court, and signals ongoing tensions as boards discuss next steps and potential timetables.
A quirky morning tale from Kansas City features a Scout troop on an overnight campaign breakfast they cooked themselves. One boy served wine, fried eggs, and sardines, saying dessert was needed, while noting that one of eight Americans will go to a hospital this year.
Bernard Galonis at 117 North nd Street Indiana offers interior exterior remodeling and painting services. Free estimates advertised with a contact number HO 6978 for roofing spouting remodeling and repair work.
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