Social Security Disability Applicants Urged to File by Deadline
Edward F. Sullivan, district manager of the New Castle social security office, announced that over one hundred thousand severely disabled people will receive first disability checks in August. Eligible workers aged 50 to 66 must apply before June 30 to secure benefits. under 50 may freeze their Social Security record to protect future rights. The article explains disability criteria, medical evidence requirements, and notes that some disabled may still work if not engaging in substantial gainful activity.
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Edward F. Sullivan
New Castle
Social Security Office
Lawrence County
Sullivan
Social Security
Bossert Walkout Continues at New Castle Division
United Steelworkers members at Bossert New Castle Division remain on an unauthorized walkout over a reported employee dismissal. Daniel W. Skelly says workers were told to return to work and that talks will start only after compliance. A Bossert spokesman declined to comment on the dismissal or details.
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Bossert New Castle
Daniel W. Skelly
USWA
Skelly
Bossert
Bossert Company
40 Hour Police Bill May Not Affect City Force
City officials state the 57-man police department will maintain coverage if a state senate bill enforces a 40 hour work week. Mayor Edward A. DeCarbo and Police Chief George Rigby will use current manpower to run programs, unsure of impact until next year’s budget. The force currently operates on a 44 hour schedule.
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State Senate
Edward A. DeCarbo
George Rigby
Three Injured in Route 168 Crash Near New Castle
A morning crash three miles south of New Castle on Route 168 involved two trucks and a car. Walter McClain and Sarah McClain, both from Wampum, suffered serious injuries while Joseph Offredo was treated for minor injuries and released. Robert Fischer, 20, of West Middlesex, swerved into Oncoming traffic, causing the collision that damaged all vehicles. Police estimated damages at 1200 to the car, 1000 to Offredo's truck, and 250 to Fischer's truck.
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New Castle
New Castle Hospital
Walter Bradford McClain
Wampum
RD 2
Sarah McClain
Joseph Offredo
S. Mercer Sr
Robert Fischer
Oak Hill
West Middlesex
Offredo
McClain
Fischer
Woman Who Made Pets Of Rats Is Taken Into Custody
An 80-year-old Dayton area woman has been confined for her own protection after Montgomery County authorities intervened to remove about 500 to 1,000 rats she kept as pets. Exterminators were hired to prevent the vermin from spreading to neighboring properties as the woman was placed in county custody.
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Dayton, O
INS
Montgomery County
Dayton
West Carrollton
Gunboat of Revolution Raised and Exhibited
The gunboat Philadelphia, a 1776 original in the American fleet, has been recovered from Lake Champlain’s bottom in Albany. The craft helped delay British forces and allowed colonial defenses to form for 1777 campaign culminating in Saratoga victory.
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Albany
N. Y
Philadelphia
Lake Champlain
Saratoga
Ellwood Widow Robbed by 4 Masked Burglars
Four masked men burst into the home of Mrs. Offutt in Ellwood City tying her with a torn sheet and ransacking the house while asking for a wall safe. They left after obtaining nothing and mentioned a leader named Tom with a southern accent. State police joined the investigation as the home was searched for clues.
Man Kills Ex-Wife Then Attempts Suicide
Report states a man killed his ex-wife shortly after giving her three orchids with a note reading To my dearest love. Doctors say if he survives, he will be blinded for life. The article also mentions Pan as the god of flocks and rural life.
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Stanton
Pan
Facts Figures Goal Of GNCA On Sewage Plan
GNCA executive vice president Mur ray S. Stephens says an informational luncheon on a metropolitan sewage survey did not take action it was to explore possibilities and will lead to a report by the Suburban Affairs Committee. John L. Black proposed municipalities seek county financial help via GNCA. No officials attended the meeting.
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GNCA
Murray S. Stephens
Stephens
John L. Black
Black
Brother Held as Torch Slaying Suspect in Erie Case
Leroy Magee, 39, of Jamestown New York, was ordered held for grand jury action or a murder charge in the torch slaying of George Harrington 70, whose death autopsy ruled from burns. Leroy admits helping his brother Keith set the car fire on November 14 1953 after Harrington lay unconscious in the vehicle. Keith previously testified Leroy’s involvement.
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Erie
Leroy Magee
Jamestown
N.Y
Magee
Joseph Creeman
Lawrence Park
Keith
George Harrington
Harrington
Leroy
Real Estate Valuations Jump in Lawrence County
County records show total real estate valuations rising to 97,970,950 this year from 1956, due to a new tax equalization program. County Treasurer Ray Bailey and staff provide a borough and township breakdown for New Castle and surrounding areas, detailing increases across multiple property groups as mandatory state acts push toward 1958 equalization.
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Lawrence Co
Ray Bailey
City of
New Castle
Deaths Of The Day directory lists interment details
Death notices include Mrs. William Sickels 56 of 308 Fourth St died at Cleveland Clinic Hospital after a long illness. Services pending with W. S. Caskey Funeral Home. Also listed. Mrs. Xenia Randolph 69 died at home Levine Way. Marion Viah of Bessemer to have services Saturday at Cunningham Funeral Home with interment St Anthony Cemetery.
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William Howard Sickels
Fourth St
Della Thatcher
Cleveland Clinic
Wills Twp
Ohio
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Rebecca McMillen Thatcher
Sickles
Mahoning Methodist Church
Moose Lodge
Cambridge
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Edward
Kenneth Sickels
This City
Pfe
Robert Sickels
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Ft. Gordon
John Thatcher
Thomas Thatcher
Minnie Lysle
Byesville
Velma Anker
Ella Caldwell
Akron
Glenna Elisabeth
William Delmer
W. S. Caskey Funeral Home
Madison Ave
Xenia Randolph
Levine Way
Crunkleton Funeral Home
Grant St
Viah
Marion Viah
Bessemer
Cunningham Funeral Home
St. Anthony
New York Governor Has Some Name Trouble
Syracuse report notes Governor Harriman used multiple forms of his name. The governor shortened from William Averell Harriman to W Averell Harriman and finally Averell Harriman during public service. Firemen and policemen thanked him with a pen set inscribed Averell W Harriman after his bill to cut working hours.
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New York
Syracuse
N. Y
Harriman
William Averell Harriman
William
W. Averell Harriman
Averell Harriman
Averell W. Harriman
Michigan Land Area Compared To Europe Admirable Size
Michigan covers 36 787 200 acres, larger than England or Austria and nearly twice the size of Ireland, highlighting its extensive geography and land area.
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Michigan
England
Austria
Ireland
World power shift seen favoring West amid Cold War alarms
Washington observers say the balance of power tilts toward the Western bloc as Britain gains a hydrogen bomb and prepares to receive U S guided missiles. The United States edges closer to an intercontinental ballistic missile breakthrough while Moscow seeks quick disarmament talks and a buffer zone through Europe.
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Washington
INS
Moscow
Britain
U.S
Russia
Free World
Europe
Traffic rules apply equally to bicyclists and motorcyclists
The article states that bicyclists and motorcyclists must follow the same traffic safety rules as cars. It emphasizes uniform enforcement and safety expectations for all vehicle operators on the road.
Summer School To Start At Geneva
Geneva College announces final registration for summer courses on Monday June 10 with classes starting Tuesday. Pre registered students must report to McCartney Library between 8 a.m. and noon, while extension centers also report. Evening registrations run 7 to 9 30 p.m. Monday.
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Geneva College
McCartney Library
J. S
MecIsaac
Let Dads Cook Outdoor Meals in Texas Picnic Times
A feature promotes dads cooking outdoor meals as a vacation from the stove in Houston. It highlights outdoor cooking as a prideful activity even among men who usually avoid the kitchen and stresses a break for moms.
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Houston
Tex
Dad
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