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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1960
Page
1
The Cape Malays and Asiatics preserve identity while Bantu groups dominate. Ethnic divisions include Nemni Sotho Venda and Tsonga with multiple tribes each. Intertribal wars shape history and city riots can spring from knobkierie clashes, reflecting deep racial tensions.
Washington lawmakers accuse a crime syndicate of expanding power over the economy and seek a new federal police intelligence agency to curb the threat. The report cites mob ties to labor racketeers and Hoffa, urging ongoing congressional action as eight senators back a continuous inquiry. In Pittsburgh, detectives probe an ex-convict’s claim of a girl’s murder near Mount Nebo Road, checking mined sites for clues after Seager’s confession.
In Palm Springs AP reports the Crosby brothers Phil Dennis and Lindsay debut as a trio drawing a crowded show with 600 cheering fans while Gary Crosby watches ringside. The quartet had broken up last year in Montreal due to Garys throat ailment and some friendly brothers’ fights.
In Marseille the Soviet premier बड़े crowded receptions, tours, and visits to industrial and agricultural sites contrasted with street crowds. He greeted supporters outside the prefecture and aboard the minesweeper Bleuer, while doctors noted his good health and dismissed fears of illness.
Pittsburgh police linked trolley bandit Lafayette Harris to a separate streetcar holdup after a raid on his Hill District apartment. Harris, 27, was shot in a gun battle Saturday by railway detectives. Police found a wallet of operator William Predmore from Verona and pennies in railway wrappers. The Predmore robbery involved a $55 theft.
Rev. David K. Muir announces Rev. Leinart Sandbergh to lead nightly music evangelism at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Indiana. The Swedish native and former Salvation Army pastor will perform song leading solos and play accordion and lute during Monday 7 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday 7:30 p.m. services. Sandbergh has preached in Europe and the Americas and traveled in Sweden under government sponsorship.
The Most Rev. Howard J. Carroll D D bishop of Altoona Johns town was laid to rest in the cathedral crypt after a Pontifical High Mass of Requiem attended by about 1500 in the unfinished cathedral. His brother, Most Rev Coleman F Carroll bishop of Miami, celebrated the Requiem and led the absolution service.
Sheriff Thomas F. OBrien identified the slain guard as George Gareau. Gareau was found with a bashed skull in a cell for Igor and Murphy, an escapee 19, from Manchester, had fled a moment earlier after the guard was killed. Murphy awaited trial for auto theft and the cell door to his room was found open.
Indiana County 4-H Dairy Club to reorganize with a March 30 session at the Agricultural Extension Office in the courthouse. Officers will be elected, slides shown, and topics planned for summer activities open to any 4-H dairy calf project member or county-only members. Parents invited. Donald Simpson leads locally. activity continues to August fair.
ERIE PA AP Governor Lawrence told a meeting of the Erie County Democratic Committee that the proposed north south highway could be among the most important factors in Pennsylvania economics and that the Erie to Pittsburgh West Virginia link is a vital segment of the state highway program.
Clymer Grange hosts an insurance program on Wednesday March 30 at 8 pm in the Clymer Legion Hall. J. W. Rittenhouse and Russell Houck of National Grange Mutual Insurance Co Keene NH will speak on insurance with a follow up Q A session. Grange members are asked to bring cookies. meeting was postponed earlier due to bad weather.
Mrs Mae Simpson widow of Rep Richard Simpson now consultant to Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield warned the Holy Name Society that one million unsolicited lewd mailings will reach U S youngsters this year. She said obscene literature is a half billion dollar yearly industry and urged residents to join the campaign to stamp out smut mail. Post office investigators need the material and its complete envelope for prosecutions.
KEY LARGO Fla AP Clyde E Speer president of the Clyde E Speer Coal Corp of Perrysville Pa died Sunday of a heart attack He was 67 A Pitt graduate and a trustee of Chautauqua Institute Chautauqua NY
Pope John XXIII elevates ten new cardinals including Laurian Rugambwa in Tanganyika Tokyo based archbishop Peter Dio and Manila’s Rufino Santos. Three more named in pectore remain secret. Vatican hints potential successors to Stepinac and Be rán amid Cold War tensions.
Eisenhower and Macmillan traveled to Camp David for a high level session aimed at advancing arms control and disarmament efforts. They voiced confidence in reaching consensus on a peaceable path forward while preparing for the East West summit in Paris. State Dept officials described the embassy talks as productive and touching on nuclear test ban, Bertin, and related issues.
Obituaries for Nelle Gallagher Lamb 63 of Commiddore and Zelda Secrist 86 of Sagamore, with service details. Also memorials for Thomas Grizos 44 of Greensburg, Lottie Shields 86 of Smithport, Rev. John Owen Martin 66 of Brush Valley, William Arthur Jones 63 of Josephine, and Edward T. Brink 72 of Oil City with burial plans and survivors listed. Funeral homes include Bence Plumville Bowser Plumville Robinson Lytle Indiana and Aksel Funeral Home Homer City. Burial sites include Dutch Hill Cemetery Atwood Greenwood Cemetery and Greene County Memorial Cemetery.
The piece discusses Democratic delegates considering pledges to support a presidential candidate based on highest write-in votes, with Republicans and George S. Bloom offering views. It notes Pennsylvanian delegates largely uncommitted under Governor Lawrence, and recalls Andrew Johnson nicknamed Sir Veto for his many vetoes.
Farrell. Pa. AP The Shenango Valley Osteopathic Hospital near Farrell was dedicated Sunday afternoon. The 50 bed facility is expected to open in April and will serve the local region with osteopathic medical services.
Oklahoma City saw three blasts Saturday night that preceded a fatal air disaster Sunday. Five Army crewmen died when a helicopter crashed during approach after responders arrived from Fort Sill. Demolition samples were collected as investigators probe links to two recent home fires.
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