Young Soldier Defects to North Korea Amid Army Humiliation
Pyongyang Radio reported a U S soldier, Die Larry Abshier 18, defected to North Korea from near the DMZ saying his life in the Army was humiliating. The broadcast gave his home as the Uinols Soldiers and Sailors Home and listed his father George Abshier in Garfield Heights Ohio. Officials could not confirm the defection.
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Lutherans End Sessions Today
The 120th and final conference of the Pittsburgh Synod of the Lutheran Church ends with ordination services for 11 pastors at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Greenville Pa. The group authorized forming a Western Pennsylvania Synod of the New Lutheran Church of America to include congregations from nearby synods and other Lutheran bodies. The constituting convention is set for September.
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Greenville
UPD
Pittsburgh
Post Office Site Chosen at Cherry and Liberty
Congressman Franna Clark announced the Post Office Department selected a site at Cherry and Liberty streets for the Seventh Ward post office. The building will be leased to the government and covers 6,300 square feet after merchants opposed the original Darlington Park location.
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Liberty Streets
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Post Office Dept
Norteast
Nick Ennis
Francis J. Augustine
Seventh Ward
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Nen
Darlington Park
Death Notices for Elizabeth Menard Collins Frenzel
Obituaries list Mrs Elizabeth O Menard 78 Ellwood Gis Monas JL Collins 72 Volant RD infant Marty Frenzel 1 day WR Claston St. Details include ages and locations.
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Ellwood Gis
Monas JL Collins
Volant RD
Marty Frenzel
Claston St
Kennedy and Khrushchev discuss Laos accord progress
President Kennedy told Soviet Premier Khrushchev that the Lao settlement and a neutral, independent government in Laos could stabilize the region if it remains undisturbed by outside actions. Both leaders emphasized continued diplomacy and international cooperation as Laos advances toward a national union and peace.
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Detriment To Redevelopment Effort PUC Told
Community leaders testified at a Public Utility Commission hearing that closing the Pennsylvania Railroad station would harm New Castle redevelopment. Assemblyman Dominick Colti, City Councilman Robert Rainey, and Thomas Morri argued loss of service would hurt transport and economic comeback, impacting industrial sites and development plans.
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Robert Rainey
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New Castle Agen
Jack Sims
Dolmitown Merchants Assn
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E. Shete
Idan Ave
Rainey
PRR
Intensify Search For Alcatraz Trio Escaped inmates sought
SAN FRANCISCO UPI reports air sea and ground patrols stretched across the bay area as authorities intensified efforts to locate three inmates who allegedly executed the first successful escape from Alcatraz prison. The trio had vanished after a breakout and a nationwide search ensued with officials warning the public and coordinating with federal agencies.
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Alcatraz
Crash Burns Fatal To Boy
A Pittsburgh area crash killed Thomas Festa, a boy of 11, and critically injured his mother Mollie Festa, 45, and brother Michael, 10. Thomas died at McKeesport Hospital after burns to over 80 percent of his body. Mollie Festa and Michael Festa were in Braddock General Hospital in critical condition. The mother’s car struck two autos then collided with an oncoming truck driven by Harry Rollason, 48, of White Oak. A bystander named Mason pulled Michael from the blaze but could not save Thomas or Mollie.
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Kind Motorists Offer Gov Help After Car Fire
Summer drivers on the York Ballmore Expressway stopped to aid Gov. David L. Lawrence after his car caught fire. Attendants at Braddock General Hospital said the governor suffered fractures and burns while returning from Morrisboro. State Police Set. Hessie Jackson moved the car off the road and helped calm the scene until alternative transport arrived. The governor thanked the courteous motorists for their help and completed his trip in a car sent from Harrisburg.
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Hospital says Michael Festa Sr transferred to Detroit branch
The hospital reports Michael Festa Sr recently moved to Detroit under the management of a bowl crane firm to oversee a local branch, a relocation tied to his executive duties within the company.
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Detroit
Rebels Hold To Evian Pact As Referendum Looms
Algerian provisional leader Youssef Ben Khedda stated that the government will not extend guarantees beyond the Evian accords with France. He warned against movements seeking to revise Evian terms under pretext of security, while Belkacem Krim and officials discussed implications in Algeria ahead of independence referendum.
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Legislative counsel need stressed in Harrisburg bulletin
Harrisburg UPI report notes Commonwealth Court refused to grant an injunction blocking the November elections. State House Speaker Hiram G. Andrews urged the legislature have representation in court to challenge current district lines, arguing the attorney general only represents the executive branch and the legislature should have its own counsel. The dispute arises as cases in Commonwealth Court challenge failure to reapportion Senate and House districts per the state Constitution after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed challenges to district realignment.
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Hiram G. Andrews
General Assembly
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Department of Government
St Andrews
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth Court
U.S. Suprema J
Goddard Seeks New Philosophy for Clean Streams Growth
Pennsylvania official Maurice R. K. Goddard marked the Clean Streams silver anniversary by outlining a new dynamic approach to water conservation. He stressed river basin plans as keystones for industrial and recreational growth, urging communities to adopt development and management based on human needs within ecological limits.
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Pennsylvania
Maurice RK. Goddard
United States
Goddard
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Senate
Daily Weather Report Sees Cloudy Cool With Light Rain Likely
Weather outlook shows continued cool and cloudy conditions with occasional light rain or drizzle, mainly affecting higher mountains. Temperatures today range mid 60s to low 70s, with partial clearing in parts, north and south portions noted. Thursday forecast calls for fair skies and a slight warming. Weather statistics cover 20 hours ending early today, reporting previous high around 81 and low near 57, with 0.20 inches of rain and river stage about 4.7 feet.
Administration Reappraises Tax Cuts and Spending Policy
Washington sources say the Kennedy administration faces a period of agonizing reappraisal over federal spending and tax policy. The move promises lively and perhaps bitter debate as policymakers reassess fiscal priorities.
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UPI
Kennedy
Four Agencies Added To United Fund Board
United Fund board voted unanimously to add four new member agencies and reject four others. New direct member agencies are Pennsylvania United Fund National Social Welfare Assembly Pennsylvania SantA Health Assi and American Special Health Assi. Rejected agencies are National Recreation Assi Unitesoation Service Pennsylvania Citizens Assi and the Pennsylvania Welfare Board. The board debated separate fund drives and constitutional requirements before deferring the decision to the executive committee.
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Jamison Says Gas Fight Won
The city and county report victory over a proposed gas rate increase by Tennessee Gas Transmission Co. Attorney Robert E. Jamison announced the end of yearly rises after nearly two years of opposition, citing alignment with local gas companies and a favorable FPC outcome.
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Democrats Meet Today Morse To Get New Term
Pennsylvania Democrats meet in Harrisburg to reorganize the state committee and elect Otis B Morse of York to a new two year term as chairman. Also up for reelection are Mrs Louis M John West Chester as vice chair and Andrew M Bradley Harrisburg as treasurer. Morse, 42, a former radio announcer, became state chairman last year after Rice stepped down. The session at 2 pm will renew officers and platform with campaign rhetoric expected. Governor Lawrence listed as top speaker. Morse, veteran World War II, is married with five children.
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Tinee
Grissom Lands Disabled Plane Near Florida Base
Astronaut Gus Grissom, an Air Force captain, ditched a jet fighter 44,000 feet over Jacksonville during a flight from Pope Field to Patrick Air Force Base after navigational gear failed. Air traffic control alerted Miami Center to a radar emergency beacon from the aircraft amid thunderstorms.
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Partisan Battle Over National Debt Ceiling
Washington Republicans push a 640 billion ceiling replacing the 303 billion request. The plan aims to curb yearly spending by 2 billion. Democrats say it would force a return to a session and risk federal operations. Officials examine solvent company dealings and testify in congressional hearings on bears and entertainment industry connections.
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Arthur Mometer Wo Chooses Travel Maps for Many Trips
Arthur Mometer Wo studies travel maps showing dozens of trips to Maine and Mexico as well as sandy deserts and ocean beaches. He weighs costs and time, undecided between Seattle, Los Angeles, Anchorage, or a deep north woods route, and may opt for an in-state journey as the damp sixty four day unfolds.
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Mexico
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Deep North Woods
Youth Center Aims to Build Healthy Attitudes in Troubled Youths
Staff at the state youth development center at Catensburg outline a rehabilitation approach for impulsive rebellious youths. A new $5.5 million center is proposed for Western Pennsylvania with James Lamb, superintendent, noting long waiting lists. The program emphasizes discipline, living by a strict code, and gradual reintegration into society through structured activities and work.
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Bopts
James Lamb
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