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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1972
Page
25
David J. Rappe of Waco Texas earned the dubious honor of being the anchor man as he topped the graduating class at the U S Naval Academy yesterday. The seniors, following tradition, carried him on their shoulders while the others collected for him.
A Latin paper marks its 25th anniversary while coverage notes money at both ends and a pony horse show prize. A dramatic baseball game goes 18 innings with the Buccaneers prevailing amid a veteran tally. a Democrat squabble looms on state political fronts.
Northeastern and Pacific Northwest showers with rain in mid Rockies and upper Plains. Mostly fair elsewhere except central West coast showers possible. Daytime highs mostly 50s to 90s. notable readings include Dallas 93 and Phoenix 97. Shenango River at 5.14 feet. Moriane Park 69. attendance 10,708. Obituary notices: Harry J. McDermott 80, Boardman. Joseph Cunningham 69, Sharon. Ben B. Shetler 50, New Wilmington RD 2.
Senator George S. McGovern said he planned to meet with Senator Edmund S. Muskie this week amid talk Muskie might join McGovern’s Democratic presidential campaign. McGovern stressed no commitment from Muskie and noted ongoing talks with Senator Hubert H. Humphrey. other leaders voiced support as McGovern leads with delegates from California and four primaries.
Two men died and a third was injured when a ladder raised at George Baker’s RD 6 home touched a high tension wire. Ben B. Shetler 50 of New Wilmington RD 2 and Clair E. Simpson 60 of RD 6 died instantly. Baker was treated at Grove City Hospital for burns and shock. The accident occurred around 3 45 p m as the neighbors sought roof repairs on a leak.
Gura Martin Thomas Gura and Bernard DeLost both 21 of Youngstown were found innocent in the April 1971 shooting death of Daniel Hrehovcik. A six by six jury deliberated five days, with testimony from Robert Watson and witnesses at the Geneva Restaurant.
The New Facilities Building at St Francis Hospital was dedicated at 2 30 p m with ecumenical remarks. Rev Bruce E Bruce praised interfaith welcome and Rev Dennis Tarter highlighted spiritual care alongside physical healing. Herman W Green announced the project cost and honored benefactor Ed Flaherty. Sister Mary John and Sister Viola Leininger lauded fund raising by Mrs Stanley Arent and the hospital auxiliary for 225000. Dr Frank Altomare called the ceremony a triumph and administrator Joseph Noviello thanked staff amid remodeling. Msgr Joseph Fabbri offered a brief blessing after the service in the student nurses gym.
Shenango Township volunteer firemen voted to buy the Myron Polding property at 2424 E Washington St near Pa 65 for 14300 to build a new fire station with a hall for fund raising. They rejected county land offers and will raze a house on the site while seeking state approval and bids. Meantime they lease the East New Castle station, sold for 35000, back rent free until the new station is ready.
WANKIE Rhodesia UPI rescue teams in gas filled shafts battle fading hopes for survivors after Tuesday explosion. Eight miners pulled alive, three bodies recovered, 428 men still unaccounted for as silence from the rosters adds confusion.
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