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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1964
Page
1
U S Senator Hugh Scott addressed Westminster College at the 110th commencement urging graduates to engage in politics and government. He told 392 degree recipients and a crowd over 2,000 that politics is the lifeblood of a free society.
The Supreme Court, amid congressional efforts to override its school prayer ruling, unsigned brief reverses a Florida tribunal and upholds the Constitution prohibits devotional exercises in public schools. The House Judiciary Committee plans a final hearing on 147 proposed amendments to override the ruling.
A Pittsburgh woman, Margaret Simmers, 54, was fatally injured in a crash at the Pa 108 and US 19 intersection in Harlansburg. Her husband Earl, 54, was treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital. This marked the county’s eighth traffic fatality this year.
In a Havana communique Premier Fidel Castro charged the United States with testing or trying to carry out germ warfare against Cuba. Balloons reportedly dropped near Sancti Spiritus dissolved on impact releasing a gelatinous substance. No evidence linked the balloons to the U S and samples could not be collected due to heavy rain.
Israeli Premier Levi Eshkol meets President Johnson for talks on Middle East issues including the Jordan River water diversion project. A 4 p.m. White House conference is scheduled with Eshkol, the first Israeli head of state to make an official U.S. visit, with possible discussions with defense officials Chief Justice Warren and AFL-CIO President Meany.
An eight month old infant Jeffrey Hicks son of Ray and Darlene Hicks of 1420 Wilson Ave in Youngstown is in South Side Hospital in serious condition with a fractured skull after an auto crash at 3 55 p m yesterday.
Foggy start with a cool, variable day across the region. Highs near 62 to 68, showers possible today tonight and Wednesday. Separate reports mention traffic crashes in New Castle and Johnstown including a four month old suffocation incident involving a plastic bag.
California voters decide whether Pierre Salinger can win his first elective office as he seeks the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate. He faces Alan Cranston with Gov. Brown backing and labor support, while Sen. Clair Engle’s name remains on the ballot. The winner faces three Republicans in November. George Murphy leads the GOP field against Leland Kaiser and Fred Hall.
California Republicans vote in a pivotal primary to decide if the GOP shifts toward conservatism led by Barry Goldwater or a more moderate path with Nelson Rockefeller. About two million Republicans and 2.6 million Democrats vote as polls run 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. PDT. Rockefeller and Goldwater return to California for final push amid bitter campaign.
Inside the news section notes 123 students will graduate from Union Area High School on Thursday evening. Page references indicate broader coverage and other items in the issue.
Dr. George W. Henderson was elected president of the New Castle Ministers Association for 1964-1965 at the First Presbyterian Church meeting. Other officers include Rev. Mervin Schwab vice president, Capt. Edward Hager secretary, and Rev. William C. Moore treasurer. The group discussed local film obscenity concerns and planned a ministerial seminar with the New Castle School for Christian Living opening Oct. 7.
Daniel Moran aged 66 of Wampum Raymond G. McCartney 62 of 134 Hillcrest Avenue Anthony Nero 74 of 329 S Beaver Street and Richard C. Riddle 56 of Enon Valley are listed in the death records dated Tuesday June 2, 1964.
Union Township officials prepare for a public hearing this month after 18 months of study on a proposed zoning ordinance. A date will be set this week at the Fire Hall with rough maps and an outline of the ordinance available. The plan calls for a zoning officer and a three member board of adjustment to handle permits and appeals, with the law potentially in effect by mid July.
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