Two Young Negroes Break Barrier At Georgia U
Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes, first Black students to desegregate Georgia's University of Georgia, attend classes amid mixed reactions. Courts blocked funding cuts and the Supreme Court refused further delay as protests erupted on campus and in Atlanta.
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New Castle Receives Federal Aid for YW-YMCA Site Planning
Congressman Frank M. Clark said New Castle has been granted 17195 dollars in federal aid to start surveying planning activities for the new joint YW-YMCA on a 1.4 acre site. Planning may lead to a total federal grant of 356100 dollars earmarked by the urban renewal administration.
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New Castle
Yw-Ymca
Frank M. Clark
Urban Renewal Administration
Clark
Ex Governor Fine Indicted for Tax Evasion
A federal grand jury indicted former Pennsylvania Governor John S. Fine on evading 45556 dollars in income taxes for three years after leaving office in 1955. Donald P. Morgan, his brother in law and farm manager, was charged in the three count indictment for knowing Fine’s income was underreported.
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Scranton
UPI
Pennsylvania
John S. Fine
Donald P. Morgan
Fine
Dallas
Morgan
County 4-Hers Tops At Show
Lawrence County 4-H dressmaking entries at the State Farm Show in Harrisburg collected six prizes among 10 first-year and senior categories. Winners include Sandra Harrington Mt Jackson first for gathered skirt, Barbara Young Princeton third, Nancy Stewart Mt Jackson fourth, Elaine Heckathorn Washington Two sixth, Judy Ann Schooley Weigletown seventh, Betty Jane Martsolf Mt Jackson 10th.
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Lawrence County
Harrisburg
Sandra Harrington
Mt. Jackson
Barbara Young
Princeton
Nancy Stewart
Elaine Heckathorn
Washington Two
Judy Ann Schooley
Weigletown
Betty Jane Martsolf
Sara Gilmore
Washington Twp
Joyce Satterfield
Little Beaver
Jean Kaulback
Wilmington
Betty Young
Carol Smith
Ruth Ann Wilson
Tunisian Leader Bourguiba Aims to Mend Algerian Rift
Paris UPI reports Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba, a stocky North African leader, may be the key figure to bridge differences between Algerian rebels and President Charles de Gaulle.
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Paris
UPI
Habib Bourguiba
Tunisia
Charles de Gaulle
Bus Authority reports December profit and delays from fire incident
The Public Transportation Authority announced a December profit of 2387.91 with income of 21756.98 and expenses of 19369.07, noting delays caused by the Fisher Bros. fire. It logged nine 1960 profits but an operating loss since March 2, 1959 totaling 11709.62.
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Public Transportation Authority
H. Leroy Shoaff
Fisher Bros
Back Tax Battle Spreads Through City Council
Debate on the United Engineering tax denial intensified council talks over city finances. The body approved $5,430 for fire hose purchase and floated a $110,000 bond for capital outlay while Rainey opposed street labor hires and warned of a $10,000 1961 overspend.
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Robert W. Rainey
United Money
Fie Hose
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Howard L. Reynolds
Rainey
E. Gene Schweinsberg
Charles Isaac
United Engineering
Council
Reynolds and
Schweinsberg
Marjorie A. Young
Robert C. Lea Jr
United
Lea
Kennedy finalizes State Department lineup for inauguration
President elect John F Kennedy completed top State Department appointments in Palm Beach setting stage for his inaugural address. George Ball was named under secretary for economic affairs joining Adlai Stevenson circle. Duke Duke named chief of protocol as W. Buchanan departs.
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Chicago
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Robert B. Anderson
Lyndon B. Johnson
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Angier Biddle Duke
Tobacco Fortune
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Ring Side In Harrisburg First Of A Series On 1961 Session
Hon. Donald W. Fox begins bi weekly summaries from Harrisburg as the 1961 Pennsylvania General Assembly opens. Governor's address outlines prior proposals and aid for distressed areas. Emergency legislation provides 44 million for Public Assistance and 16 million for school purposes amid rising relief rolls. In Lawrence County Public Assistance climbed from 2342 to 3807 since 1959, with funds reallocated from retirement funds rather than removed from accounts.
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Farm Show Draws Thousands as Draft Horses Compete
Thousands of school children arrive by yellow buses as 32 draft horse teams vie in a pulling contest at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Livestock sales and judging proceed, while officials aim for a record 675000 visitors this week amid a bustling exhibit and folk dance competition with 59 teams earning blue ribbons.
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Harrisburg
UPI
Pennsylvania
Local, National Talent To Kick Off Y Drive at Cathedral
New Castle's Y campaign opens nationally January 21 at 8 p m in the Cathedral with George Jessel headlining a star filled program. Local talent and guests from Fenn State University and music figures lead concerts and group singing as the drive is launched to fund a new YM YWCA installation and honor campaign workers.
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George Jessel
Mike Isabella
American Federation of Musicians
Fenn State University
Hummel Fishburn
Frank Gallo
Bart Lytton
California
Jessel
Ym-Ywca
County Planning Commission Expands 1961 Program
The Lawrence County Planning Commission meeting at the New Castle Elks outlined a 1961 plan to expand master planning countywide. Consultants Michael Baker Jr. urged an activity inventory, a data committee, and district zoning reviews to guide future growth and coordinate with the Lawrence Regional Planning Commission.
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Lawrence County Planning Commission
New Castle
Michael Baker Jr
Commission
Michael Baker Inc
Lawrence Regional Planning Commission
Rowland Re elected VP of State University Board
Roger W. Roland president of New Castle Refractories is unanimously reelected vice president of the Pennsylvania State University board of trustees. He has served since 1939 on the board and since 1956 as vice president. James B. Long of Blue Bell chosen president for a third one year term. Other officers include Eric A. Walker as president, C. S. Wyand secretary, and McKay Donkin treasurer.
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Roger W. Roland
New Castle Refractories
Pennsylvania State University
Rowland
Highland Ave
James B. Long
Blue Bell
Eric A. Walker
University
C. S. Wyand
McKay Donkin
Mrs Katherine Jamison Dies at 85 at Wolfe Street
The obituary notes Mrs Katherine Jamison, aged 85, of 525 Wolfe Street, with no further biographical details available in the readable text.
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Katherine Jamison
Wolfe St
School Directors To Explore Union District Prospects
New Castle and Taylor Two boards meet to discuss forming a union district amid split township views on annexation and a potential merger. Projections show New Castle could gain state funding for transportation while losing tuition from Taylor Two, which faces possible reallocation of representation on a new union board.
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Taylor
Taylor Two
City of
Ninth Ward
Richard H. Biddle
Mahoningtown
Taylor Twp
Shenango
Irwin W. Stankard
Stankard
Coluran
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