Blast from the Past marks Pyrotechnics Guild International event
New Castle hosts the silver anniversary convention at SNPI Recreation Center with 2000 members and 1000 visitors. A 12 to 14 foot baby doll danced to Tarantella as fireworks showered from inside her skirt. Piacquadio and Trott designed and built the doll, with Pyrotecnico supplying the fireworks.
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Ralph Piacquadio
Pittsburgh
Piacquadio
Trott
Giant Baby Doll Steals Show At PGI Convention
The New Castle Pennsylvania convention featured a 200 pound baby doll dance with a 45 pound skirt built in a Bridgeville hardware store. Piacquadio Trott planned afterglow parties and expect a husband for the doll in future displays as fireworks illuminated the night. Andrew Greenberg praised the event for boosting Pennsylvania tourism and economy.
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Pennsylvania
Fireworks Display Tickets for Pyrotechnics Guild International Event
Tickets remain for the Pyrotechnics Guild International 25th anniversary convention evening fireworks. Nick Jolamo of Pittsburgh is highlighted as a sports fan and fireworks enthusiast, and at the opening night of "Blast from the Past" his explosive wish comes true. See pages 9, 10.
Monday Morning Heart Attacks Linked to Work Week
A Circulation study of over 5,000 heart attack patients found Monday morning to be the peak time for attacks, typically between 7 and 10 am. Dr. Robert Houston cautions that lifestyle factors like smoking and inactivity drive risk, not work itself, urging preventive health measures.
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Horton
Nighttime fashions at St Vitus Church Festival
Vitel the Nighttime fashions at the St. Vitus Church Festival resembled a fall football game more than a summer weekend. Instead of shorts and shirts, the mode of dress for many was jeans and jackets. For details, see page 2.
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St. Vitus
Week Ahead Weather Forecast With Thunderstorm Chance
The forecast calls for a chance of thunderstorms on Thursday and Friday. Expect highs in the 70s on Thursday with lows in the 50s, and highs in the 65 to 75 range Friday with overnight lows in the 50s.
Caruso Quits NYPD Blue Over Film Career Move
News reports say David Caruso will leave NYPD Blue after producers refused his demand for 100000 dollars per episode. Caruso aims to pursue film roles, with the Daily News citing his desire to transition to movies. Dennis Franz says he had not heard of the departure.
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Roadside stands offer fresh corn and produce in season
Walter Miller of Valley Home Farms in Wilmington Township sells freshly picked corn and vegetables from a wooden stand on Pa. 956 with his wife Betty. July 21 brought peak activity as customers bought ears of sweet corn and peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes. The couple notes the season lasts mid July to September or October.
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Valley Home Farms
Wilmington Township
Miller
Betty
Walter
Obituaries list many local deaths on page five
Death notices for Bessie Baker and many others aged 49 to 93 list names, ages, and addresses across Chester, New Castle, Slippery Rock, Mer Hermitage, and nearby towns. Obituaries on page 5 provide memorials and burial details for residents including infants and seniors alike.
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Bessie J. Baker
Wampum
Chester F. Guz
W. North St
John F. Logan Sr
Hermitage
Helen R. Maciarello
S. Mill St
Louise P. McFarland
Cottage St
James W. Miller
Portersville
Ida May Noland
Slippery Rock
Dominic Pagley Jr
New Castle
Frank J. Palmiro
N. Lafayette St
Robert O. Shuler Sr
Oak Park
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Harrisburg
Secretary of Commerce
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Andrew Pleasa
Jameson Hospital
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New Castle News
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