Clear Cut Lawrence Furman Fight Focuses On Party Slates
The State Election Bureau highlighted organization versus opposition slates in both parties for statewide races. Republicans center on McGonigle, Stassen, Livengood and Moyer, while Democrats back Lawrence and Furman with McClelland opposing party boss aims. Furman vows to the final bell to combat bossism and push for reforms including a referendum voice on issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electon
GOP
Arthur T. McGonigle
Reading
Harold E. Stassen
William S. Livengood Jr
Lawrence
Furman
McClelland
Democratic Organization
Daniel A. Verona
Matt Anderson
Allegheny Democrats
Pennsylvania
Clarence P. Bowers
U.S
Harrison O. Moyer
Slatington
Hugh D. Scott Jr
Philadelphia
Allegheny County
John M. Walker
Oakmont
Frank C. Hilton
Cambridge Springs
The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Stassen
Andrew J. Gleason Jr
Johnstown
Albert R. Pechan
Ford City
Armstrong County
Genevieve Blatt
Pittsburgh
Michael A. Cannavino
Erie
Lucian J. Giletti
Washington
Democratic
Westinghouse Lab Blast Injures Three at Churchill
An explosion and fire at Westinghouse Electric Corp. research lab in Churchill Borough near Pittsburgh injured three men. Dr. T. L. Chu 33 a chemist Samuel A. Wickersham 24 a technician and Kenneth G. Riting 21 a service employee were taken to Columbia Hospital. Two other employees were treated and released. The blast occurred while Chu and Wickersham prepared silicone used in transistors and rectifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Churchill Borough
T. L. Chu
Samuel A. Wickersham
Kenneth G. [Riting
Columbia Hospital
Conservation Workshop At State College
U S Soil Conservation Service workers and County Agents of the Agricultural Extension Service in Pennsylvania attended a two day joint conservation workshop at State College on March 18 and 19. Ivan McKeever State Conservationist explained the meetings covered soil water forest and wildlife resources while Allen F Snyder of Indiana County attended. Training for work unit conservationists began March 17 as technicians assist the state's 48 soil conservation districts. Dr Lyman Jackson and Russell Dickerson of Pennsylvania State University were guest speakers at the conservation banquet at the Nittany Lion Inn and representatives from federal and state agencies highlighted the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Agricultural Extension
Pennsylvania
State College
Ivan McKeever
Soil Conservation Service
Allen F. Snyder
Indiana County
McKeever
Pennsylvania State University
Soil Conservation Service of
Harrisburg
Washington, D. C
College of Agriculture
Agricultureal Extension Service
Lyman Jackson
Russell Dickerson
Nittanny Lion Inn
Priest Dies In Parish House Fire In Washington
A 65 year old priest Rev Andrew Zapora perished early today as a parish house fire in Washington swept through the building He died of smoke inhalation while the assistant pastor Rev Joseph Cvelbar escaped and was helped to a nearby home The blaze began about 1230 am damaging the house and threatening the adjacent church Zapora who came to the United States from Poland in 1908 was ordained in Detroit in 1927 and served at St Hilary's Roman Catholic Church after earlier posts in Pittsburgh and Detroit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pauh
Andrew J. Zapora
St. Hilary's
Joseph Cvelbar
Father Zapora
United States
Poland
Ott City
St. Louis
Michigan
Michael Gallagher
Detroit
St. Patrick's
Pittsburgh
Miami Plane Crash Kills 0 People Near Miami
Reports describe a Miami plane crash with no confirmed deaths as rescue workers faced deadly flames and intense heat. R H Sands recalls a 20 minute delay before help could reach the scene while Ray Stolz and Pete Vigna recount survivors calling for aid and a tumbling descent after engine failure near 1,500 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Sands
Ray Stolz
Miami Springs
Pete Vigna
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Colombia
Vigna
Easter Seals optimism clashes with recession worries
A survey shows mixed Easter retail attitudes. Atlanta and Dallas retailers express optimism about Easter sales while Columbus and Los Angeles executives doubt brisk business. Columbus Ohio stores report weak coats and suits as children’s outfits sell best. nationwide, sales lag 1957 in Chicago St Louis Kansas City Detroit Philadelphia and Miami due to weather and tighter bargain hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son’s
Atlanta
Dallas
Columbus
Universal
Los Angeles
Ohio
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Detroit
Philadelphia
Miami
Feisal Wins Saudi Reins Amid Royal Finances Crisis
Feisal and his 56 year old brother face Saudi Arabia's financial strain despite oil wealth. The dynasty, with over 300 princes, is blamed for extravagance and debt while Feisal leans toward Nasr and distrusts the West. Rumor says he hunted in the desert and pressured Saud for financial reforms. Report not confirmed but concessions reportedly won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feisal
Nasser
West
United States
Riyadh
Saud
Copter Blast Kills 3 Men
A helicopter exploded in flight over Line 5 in suburban Detroit killing three men including two passengers and the pilot. The wreckage crashed near a ground event as the ceremony proceeded in Pittsburgh. Several injuries were reported as authorities investigated the cause of the blast during a regional contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Washington
Will Belment Company
Public hearing possible on Butler-Etna Road plan
A proposal to reconstruct Route between Etna in Allegheny County and the Butler Valley Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike may prompt a public hearing. The State Highways Department said a hearing date will be set if a request is made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Etna
Allegheny County
Butler Valley
Pennsylvania
State Highways Dept
Report details Hoffa Teamsters corruption warnings
The committee denounces Hoffa Beck Gibbons and others for union corruption. It accuses Hoffa of gangland infiltration, misused funds, aiding a strike and backing a Hoffa ventures, with a hostile view of Teamsters leadership and racketeers. It warns a powerful union could affect the nation. Read The Gazette Classified Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Monitors
Beck
Bakers
United Textile Workers
Operating Engineers
Allied Industrial Workers
Teamsters
Hoffa
Brewster
Harold Gibbons
St. Louis
Teamsters Union
New York
Anthony
Tony Ducks
Corallo
John
Johnny Dio
Dioguardi
Gibbons
Teamster
Commercial Carriers Corp
Flint
Mich
Union Agent Denies Order On Plumbing
Washington i Anthony J. King a business agent of the Milwaukee Plumbers Union testified before the Senate Rackets Committee that he did not order plumbers to avoid Kohler Co fixtures. King called the accusation false as the Kohler strike probes continue amid disputes over statements by UAW counsel Rauh and calls of bias from Senators Goldwater Mundt and Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington i
Anthony J. King
Milwaukee
Koh‘er Co
Tas
Raith
Goldwater
Rauh
FCC Aide Denies Any Impropriety
Washington Republican FCC Commissioner Rosel H Hyde testified before a House subcommittee denying impropriety in his official conduct. He called the allegations about FCC members a grave concern and said he would not seek improper gains. The hearing reviewed travel travel and living expenses and gifts from industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rosel H.,hyde
Federal Communications Commissioner
Hyde
FCC
Truman
House
Bernard Schwartz
Obituaries from Elders Ridge and surrounding towns
A list of local deaths includes DEAN MORTON ASHBAUGH 55 of Elders Ridge, his surviving wife Lillian and son James Alvin, with services at Robinson Funeral Home and interment at Ridge View Cemetery. Other notices honor MRS RACHEL LYSINGER 81 of Seward, JOHN T. HENRY, and HIGHLIGHTED obituaries for HOKER families, JAMES ASPERO and PHILOMENA RICCHIUTO with funeral rites planned across local parishes and crematoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Morton Ashbaugh
Elders Ridge
Clarence
Ivan Mitchell
Fred
William
Geneva
Ridge
Empfield
Penn Run
Alvin R
Clara
Frantz Ash
Quay Henry
East Pike
Indiana
Carrie
Jife
Grafton
Ohio
Elders
Rossiter RD
Doyle
Hazel) Cameron
Elders Ridge Presbyterian
S Heights
F &linson-Lytle
N. 7Th. St
Williamson Lodge
Saltsburg
Pittsburgh
J and Kittanning L.C.C.M
Harry E. Thorne
Eugene
Ashbaugh
Smith
Vnl
Peoples Natural
Oakland Cemetery
Gas Co
Leechburg
Lillian ‘Gwynn Ashbaugh
James Alvin
Bette Deane Ashbaugh
T.C
Rachel Lysinger
Seward
Brush Valley
Blairs County
Albert J and
Sarah (Moyer) Lysinger
Regina
John Maxsin
New Florence
Gray Funeral Home
Donald Lammers
Alverda Man Found Dead in Brownstown Home
Eva James Aspero, 29, was found dead in his Browns town bedroom by his mother about 8:30 yesterday morning. State Police said he apparently died of a personal safety related rifle shot in the head. A 22 caliber rifle was found with the body. He was reportedly despondent over unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evo James Aspero
Alverda
Brownstown
Alice Carloni Aspero Dematteo
Thomas Aspero
Joseph Dematteo
Fiwo
George Aspero
Cleveland
Ohio
Robert Dematteo
Alvenda
Lewis
Jean
Eva James Aspero
Pennsylvania
Water Safety Course At ISTC
A Water Safety Instructors course is offered this week at Indiana State Teachers College for students and instructors seeking a refresher. Fifteen students meet in afternoon and evening sessions led by Lew Shaffer and Z V Harkleroad. Tomorrow night features a small craft demonstration in the college swimming pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Teachers College
Lew Shaffer
Z. V. Harkleroad
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Christian Mothers Society
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