New Castle Marines Reach Halfway Point of Camp Pendleton Training
Local Marines from New Castle's 6th 9 Gun Battery near Camp Pendleton press through their halfway mark in a two week summer training camp. The 127 reserves have completed rifle marksmanship and maintenance, tackled infantry drills, and practiced night fighting in Combat Town. They test helicopter insertions and plan a heavy liberty schedule before moving to Twenty-Nine Palms for the second week of artillery ranges.
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Camp Pendleton
Calif
New Castle
Marine Coors
Thomas R. Cheesebrough
Whitestown Road
Butler
Pendleton Hills
Liberty
Hollywood
Los Angeles
San Diego
Catalina Island
Mojave
US Marine Corps
Charles Smith
Walker Avenue
Frederick Schuster
Princeton Road
Mojave Desert
James C Hassan Receives BA at Grove City College
James C Hassan son of Mr and Mrs Ahmed Hassan of 1414 Hamilton St earned a bachelor of arts degree at Grove City College during the 76th commencement in the Arena Recreation Building on June 9. He belongs to Delta Iota Kappa Fraternity and taught at Elkridge Maryland from February to June 1956.
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James C. Hassan
Ahmed Hassan
Hamilton St
Grove City College
Arena
Hassan
Delta Iota Kappa Fraternity
Elkridge
Queen Dina of Jordan Shapes Middle East at Crisis Point
In Amman Queen Dina, a highly educated monarch, discusses the role of women and the region's future as Jordan and its 21 year old King Hussein face pivotal Arab politics. She praises courage balance and public engagement while expressing interest in the United States. Princess Alla was born in February whom the Queen and King cherish.
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Serge Fliegers
Amman
Jordan
Dina
Cambridge University
Middle East
Kingdom
Israel
United States
U.S
United
States
Hussein
Cairo
England
Switzerland
Alla
Well Known Soloist To Be Heard Sunday
New Castle audiences will hear E Buddy Jones a New York City soloist and National Institute of Music graduate at 11 a m Sunday at Mahoning Methodist church singing The Holy City Adams and Goin Home Dvorak. At Central Christian church he offers a sacred concert at 7 30 p m including Lord s Prayer Ma rlotte The Holy City Adams Ninety First Psalm MacDermid Go Down Moses Bunlington and Goin Home Dvorak. Jones a Trinity College London graduate hopes a large crowd attends both events.
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New Castle
E. Buddy Jones
New York City
National Institute of Music
Jones
Mahoning Methodist Church
Holy City
Adams
Dvorak
Central Christian Church
Marlotte
MacDer‘mid
Moses
Bunligh
Goin
Trinity College
London
England
Lady Godiva 56 To Wear Four Foot Wig For Role
In London 1956 Lady Godiva will be portrayed by 26 year old Dierdre Probert who will wear a four foot blonde wig for the ride at a Glamorganshire carnival. Officials say they will insure the event for 14000 dollars and take extra precautions to protect the performer during the re enactment. Councillor Douglas Morgan joked about detecting any clothing besides the wig.
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London
INS
Lady Godiva
Cross Keys
Glamorganshire
Carnival
England
Dierdre Probert
Godiva
Douglas Morgan
AAA Federation Opposes Turnpike Toll Increase
Delegates at the Pennsylvania AAA Federation golden jubilee in Pocono Manor oppose a 41 percent passenger car toll hike on the east west route. The proposed raise aims to boost revenue by encouraging more expressway use while cutting truck fees 20 percent. John S. Giles of Reading was re elected president as the federation adopted its new name.
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Pocono Manor
INS
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Aaa Federation
Commission
The
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
John S. Giles
Reading
Board Praises Kearney as Raises Approved by Board
A New Castle school board spokesman lauds Superintendent Walter A. Kearney and defends his $600 pay raise after a 7-1 vote. The board also approved a $400 raise for Assistant Superintendent Dr. Howard S. Stewart, with Director Robert W. Rainey opposing.
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New Castle
Walter A. Kearney
James M. Dart
Kearney
Howard S. Stewart
Robert W. Rainey
French TV Faces Growing Pains and Strikes in France
In Paris the French television service battles growing pains as engineers strike causing blackouts and forcing Prime Minister off air. Salaries rise slowly with starting pay around 33 000 francs and top figures near 65 000. 125 088 licensed receivers pay yearly fees while 80 000 operate on the sly. High set prices limit adoption, prompting tele clubs and community receivers.
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Paris
Ins
France
Guy Mollet
Coast Guard Recruiting Ends Next Week
Enlistees urged to visit the Coast Guard Recruiting Office in the New Penn Hotel as recruiting ends next week. Hospital Corpsman 1 C I Ritchey said the office will close on June 23 and invites interested men to inquire about service in the Coast Guard during the coming week.
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U.S. Coast Guard
I. H. Ritchey
New Penn Hotel
Coast Guard
Fox Brothers Welcome Houseguest From California
George Fox of El Centro California visits his brother Owen P. Fox and Mrs Fox at Emerson Avenue as houseguests in a family gathering.
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George Fox
el Centro
Calif
Owen P. Fox
Mrs. Fox
Emerson Ave
Knights of Columbus Elect New Officers
Knights of Columbus elected officers and delegates at the annual meeting on Wednesday night. New grand officers include Leo Feld as Grand Knight and Nunzio Guido as Deputy Grand Knight, with F J Augustine named Chancellor and others filling posts such as Warden, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, Advocate, Trustee, and Guards. Delegates to the Harrisburg state convention are S L Danbrocia and Leo Feld, with D A Quinn and F J Augustine as alternates. Plans were begun for a strawberry festival in early July, with D Rozzano named festival chairman.
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Knights of Columbus
Leo Feld
Nunzio Guido
F. J. Augustine
D. J. Rozzano
Leo Gensante
Thomas Alfano
Dan DiCarlo
J. D. ‘Hannon
Thomas Donnegan
Edward Powers
Arthur Mitler
Harrisburg
S. L.danbrocia
D. A. Quinn
K. of C
D. Rozzano
Man Dies After Fall From Harrisburg Roof
Royland Saunders, 35, fell from the two story Harrisburg home roof used as a sun deck. Police say he leaned on a chimney and lost his balance Friday night.
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Harrisburg
INS
Royland ‘Saunders
United States Holds Large Share of World Coal Reserves
The United States accounts for roughly 40 percent of the globe's coal reserves. This substantial share highlights the country's long standing role in energy resources and mineral wealth.
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The
United States
Warm Weather Boosts County Farmers After Late Spring
Assistant County Agent Don Zeisloft notes this week’s warmth aiding farmers as they rush to plant crops. Oats remain behind schedule since planting should have occurred in March and April. Corn and other grains prospering, he adds, and a late fall could help.
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Don Zeisloft
Zeisloft
Afro-American News P L D Reading Circle Meeting
Afro-American News P L D Reading Circle collects Monday evening at Mrs Otha Jackson on West State Street. A St John United Holy Church program Sunday at 3 30 p m features solos duets and readings. Rev C Moore from Farrell will speak at Mahoning Ave Mission Monday 8 30 p m with Senior chorus. Mrs O Hood sponsor.
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P.L.D. Reading Circle
Otha Jackson
West State St
St. John United Holy Church
C. Moore
Farrell
Union Baptist Church
Mahoning Ave
0. Hood
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AAA Federation
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E. Long
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