Westinghouse Price-Fix Case Ends in Mistrial
In New York UPI reports the government antitrust price fixing case against Westinghouse Electric Corp ended in a mistrial when the 11 men and one woman jury could not reach a verdict. Judge Cash dismissed the jurors and the Justice Department indicated plans for a new trial.
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New York
UPI
Westinghouse Electric Corp
John M. Cashin
Cashin
Bernard M. Hollander
Justice Department
Antitrust Division
Westinghouse
Ission
Hollander
Weather outlook for Western Pennsylvania with light snow flurries
Mostly cloudy and warmer today with a few snow flurries in higher elevations. Highs 34 to 39 north and 38 to 45 south. Tonight partly cloudy and cool with lows 27 to 33, in valleys lower 20s. Saturday mostly sunny and warmer.
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Pennsylvania
Youth Center Plan To Be Presented In Harrisburg
Drawings for the $5.5 million Youth Development Center of New Castle will be shown in Harrisburg Monday. State Rep. Dominick E. Cioffi says William B. Simboli & Associates will meet with state department personnel to study the second planning stage. final plans should be completed in about two months. Construction may slip to mid-1964 due to project size. a bond issue will cover costs. The 400 acre Shenango Township site off Frew Mill Road was transferred to the General State Authority. The center will serve about 250 wayward boys and house administrative offices for the western and northwestern Pennsylvania area.
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Dominick E. Cioffi
William B. Simboli & Associates
Pittsburgh
Department of Labor and Industry
General State Authority
Cioffi
A. J. Caruso
GSA
Frew Mill Road
Shenango Township
Pennsylvania
Lawrence County groups eye funds from horse racing
Taxes on horse racing may aid two Lawrence County bodies. The 4 H Development Fund, formed Wednesday, could receive about 2000 in 1964, while the Lawrence County Farm Show, Inc., may get 2000 next year from Pennsylvania Fair Fund. The fund supports 4 H activities for nearly 900 children. Officers include Mrs. Clifford Henry, Robert Reno, Miss Edith Cleaveland, and Thomas G. Lamoree II.
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Lawrence County
Lewis C. Dayton
Dayton
Lawrence County Farm Show, Inc
Pennsylvania Fair Fund
Washington
Philadelphia
Clifford Henry
North Beaver Township
Robert Reno
Little Beaver Township
Edith Cleaveland
New Castle
Thomas G. Lamoree II
State Senate Advances Reapportionment Bill
Top House Republicans warned against making Americans feel guilty over Kennedy’s assassination while pledging honest debate. Senate leaders and Sen. Fulbright offered divergent views on blame and reform, with a GOP panel arguing the crime was driven by communism and urging national unity amid inquiry.
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Washington
UPI
House
Kennedy
America
Sen
J. William Fulbright
Fulbright
GOP
Republican Policy Committee
Council Adopts 10 Point Anti Racism Plan for Churches
Philadelphia UPI The National Council of Churches General Assembly passed a 10 point program to remove racism from U.S. Protestant churches. The vote was unanimous with no public opposition and aims to open churches to all races, foster interracial activities, and promote fair employment, inclusive boards, and support for civil rights groups.
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Philadelphia
UPI
General Assembly
National Council of Churches
U.S
Call For Action
National Council
Muddy Creek Reservoir Planning Fund Approved
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved 25000 for planning the Muddy Creek Reservoir project in Muddycreek Township Butler County. A matching 25000 was previously approved by the House on November 15.
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Washington
UPI
Muddy Creek
Muddycreek
Butler County
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
Police Urge Removal of Oswald Son's Body in Fort Worth
Fort Worth authorities urged Marguerite Oswald to move Lee Harvey Oswald's body from a local cemetery to protect it from potential grave robbers. Guards costing $3000 monthly watch the site as she plans a press conference to discuss discrepancies in the FBI case and her plans to publish a book.
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Fort Worth
UPI
Marguerite Oswald
Lee Harvey Oswald
Oswald
FBI
Lee
Arlington National Cemetery
Potomac
Russia
Christmas Around the World at Public Library
Public Library features a Christmas around the world display with pages for readers to explore. The feature highlights cultural decorations and holiday traditions showcased for the season.
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Public
Deaths in Ellwood City and vicinity
Martino Manzo aged 86 of Ellwood City Mae Madger 72 of Wur temburg RDS Carolyn Jones 81 of Ellwood City Loyal F. Smith 63 of 413 Epworth Street Mary Mangino 67 of 102 S Cedar Street listed in death records for Friday December 6 1963.
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Mae Madger
Wurtemburg Rds
Carolyn Jones
Ellwood City
Loyal F. Smith
Epworth St
Mary Mangino
S. Cedar St
Shope Pleads No Defense In Police Shooting Case
William W. Shope aged 17 of 624 West Madison Avenue pled no defense to seven charges in the September 29 shooting of city police officer Richard E. Hanna at the Mahoningtown Farm Bureau store. The charges include assault with intent to kill burglary and assault on a police officer.
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William W. Shope
W. Madison Ave
Richard E. Hanna
Shope
Hanna
Mahoningtown
Senate advances House reapportionment amid sparsely attended session
In Harrisburg the state senate with four members present moved the House reapportionment bill toward a final vote set for Dec. 9. Lawrence County gains a new 1st Legislative District including New Castle Taylor and Union Townships while the rest of the county forms the 2nd District. An amendment shifted South New Castle to the second district. The House had already passed its measure 108 to 92. Twin showdowns are planned Monday as both chambers prepare to act on the other body’s bill. Democrats condemned the plan as unconstitutional and politically motivated, while Republicans argued it meets population standards and represents equal districts.
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State Senate
House
Lawrence County
New Castle
Taylor
Union Townships
South New Castle
Senate
John H. Ware
R-Chester
Henry J. Propert
R-Montgomery
M. Harvey Taylor
R-Dauphin
Senat
Daniel A. Bailey
R-Centre
Labor Leaders Learn In County Unity Of U.S. Unions Amazes 9 Ecuadorians
Nine Ecuadorian labor men from eight unions in six cities visit Lawrence County to study American union practices for better wages and benefits. They toured Ellwood Knitting Mills and noted U.S. unions aid workers, contrasting with Ecuador where self-organization is needed.
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Ecuador
Lawrence County
Ellwood
United Steel Workers
Ni Castle
Mucho Grande
Berta Biritos
Martin J. Kovach
Lawrence County Council
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