Snowfall Electric May Eve Brings Snow Across Counties
Snow up to three inches covered parts of Indiana County and western Pennsylvania last night as temperatures fell below freezing. Highway crews salted Route 22 and 422, with icy bridges and slushy spots reported. Salt crews operated in Crawford Erie Butler counties and Pittsburgh city.
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Pa Athletic Commission Defends Boxing Ahead of Abolition Hearings
Harrisburg AP state Boxing Commission faces a legislative committee on abolition bills. Chairman Crowley cites a model boxing code. Klein notes regulations adopted by World Boxing Federation. Senators Rooney and Pechan push to end or overhaul the three-member panel.
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State Athletic Commission
Pennsylvania
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Commission
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Scranton
Alfred H. Klein
World Boxing Federation
Fred B. Rooney
Northampton
Albert Pechan
Rooney
Bethlehem Democrat
Pechan
New Hampshire Legalized Sweepstakes Signed Into Law
New Hampshire becomes the first state to legalize sweepstakes tied to horse racing and a lottery like drawing. Governor King signed the measure, with supporters touting tax revenue while critics warn of fiscal risk and moral concerns. The system will allocate most winnings to fund local schools and communities.
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Hartley T. Grandid
New Hampshire Council of Churches
Kelly
Massachusetts
John H. Reed
Maine
King
Joseph A. Millimet
Justice Department
Unclear Monday Weather Forecast With Snow Flurries
The forecast calls for cloudy and windy conditions with occasional snow flurries today, gradually ending this afternoon. High near 40s, clearing tonight with frost or freezing temperatures. Low around 28 to 95, Thursday looks mostly sunny and warmer with highs in the 50s.
Senate defeats GOP plan to cut public works funds
Washington AP reports the Senate rejected a Republican bid to slice 200 million from Kennedy’s 450 million job-making public works program, 60 to 26. Dirksen blasted the move, warning of more cuts and noting local pressure to secure funds for projects and colleges, while Southern Democrats backed the 450 million package.
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Kennedy
Everett M. Dirksen
R-Ilt
GOP
House
Dirksen
Theiof College
Pa House GOP Leader Seeks Democratic Votes On Tax Plan
Washington AP: House Republicans ask Democrats to back tax measures while dropping a general federal school aid bill from Kennedy's education package. Powell and Democrats shift to an omnibus bill with seven sections including district aid, vocational expansion, handicapped education, library grants, teaching quality, cooperative research, and student loans under the National Defense Education Act.
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House Education Committee
Adam Clayton Powell
D-N.y
Congress
Kennedy
House
Powell
Castro Honored At Soviet Fete During May Day Parade
In Moscow Fidel Castro enjoyed a brief look at Soviet missiles shown by Premier Khrushchev, a display connected to last year’s Cuban events and Kennedy administration pressures.
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Moscow
Fidel Castro
Khrushchev
Cuba
Kennedy
Red Square
U.S
Foy D. Kohler
Kohler
Woman Crossing Guard Dies In Heroic Deed
A 37 year old woman crossing guard Rosalie Roy was struck and killed when two fire engines collided while she waved them apart. Fireman William Koch died later in hospital. The incident occurred as the vehicles met at right angles near a utility pole.
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Lynbrook
N.Y
Rosalie Roy
William Koch
Ask Funds AtiSC For Job Study At Indiana State College
Three Indiana House members seek a 25000 dollar appropriation to fund a comprehensive study of employment in Indiana State College's area and across the Commonwealth. The proposal, sponsored by Reps Buchanan Smith and McCue, was referred to committee for study. Public auction notice follows in Indiana with a Newman Center event and Elks gathering announced.
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Indiana State College
House
William G. Buchanan
Rindiana
L. Eugene Smith
R-Jefferson
John B. McCue
R Armstrong
Commonwealth
Cobb finally wins city council seat on 26th try
Barney Cobb, a 56yearold commercial art dealer, won the Democratic nomination for Jacksonville city council on Tuesday. He faced no Republican opposition after numerous past runs for city and county offices spanning about 1 year. His campaign urged voters to give him a chance to prove himself.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Barney Cobb
Cobb
Ex Marine Nixes White House Visit
Arthur J. Jackson Medal of Honor winner and former Marine captain declined President Kennedy's invitation to a White House Medal of Honor reception. Jackson, now a California mailman, cited potential embarrassment to the president over the Guantanamo Bay Cuban spy killing incident. White House press secretary Salinger confirmed the decision and welcomed Jackson and his wife anytime.
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Washington
Arthur J.jackson
Marine Corps
Kennedy
White House
Jackson
Pierre Salinger
California
Salinger
Arthur J. Jackson
Ruben Lopez
U.S. Naval Base
Guantanamo
Aid Expected On Plans If Aid Expected On Plans
Harrisburg AP A two way street exists between Republicans and Democrats over tax plans to balance the budget Gov Scranton seeks 139 million in new revenues House Majority Leader Albert W Johnson warns Democrats must vote for tax measures or face consequences Senate leaders echoed the stance as GOP lawmakers rejected four revenue proposals and debated raising the sales tax rate extending the base to clothing and other items See If Aid Page 12 Col 3
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Scranton
House
Albert W. Johnson
Johnson
Associated Press
GOP
Senate
M. Harvey Taylor
Dauphin
Mexican Baby Dies Second Time
A 20 day old infant, allegedly alive during funeral preparations, has died at Rubanel Clinic in Timuan a. Marie Luisa Alvarez de Rosita, the mother, found the baby alive last Wednesday when lifting the sheet for a final look. Officials announced the death on Tuesday.
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Timuana
Mexico
Martin Alvarez de Rosita
Rubanel Clinic
Marie Luisa Alvarez de Rosita
Integrated protest march traces steps after Alabama slaying
An interracial group plans a memorial walk through the Deep South to Jackson Mississippi in honor of William L. Moore, shot near Attalla, Alabama on April 24. Floyd Simpson is charged with the slaying as organizers vow peaceful action and urge public attention to human brotherhood. Alabama officials warn protesters will be arrested for disturbing the peace. The march aims to cover about 40 miles to reach the Alabama line along US 11. Tennessee authorities expect no trouble.
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Moore
Freedom
Jackson
Miss
Ross Barnett
America
Alabama
al Lingo
Richard Haley
Florida A&m College
Haley
Alabama Line
U.S. 11
Red Clay
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Georgia
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