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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1964
Page
1
An earthquake along Japan's west coast leaves 22 dead and 192 injured as aftershocks add to destruction. The quake's impact prompts warnings and emergency response across coastal prefectures.
Vern W. Alderson, current New Castle High School principal for four years, was unanimously chosen to lead Neshannock Township High School. He replaces William J. Wallace, who resigns May 1 and plans retirement in January. Alderson has 18 years in administration and a strong record across several schools.
A Continental Trailways bus with eight aboard plunged into Lake Pontchartrain after a barge struck a 240 foot hole in the causeway. Six died, three rescued, two identified as driver Ernest Vaughn and passenger William Cockherham. Police reported one body still in the bus as divers recovered others.
City Council approved Pennsylvania Power Co. plans to install 15 new light units and upgrade four more in the Long Ave shopping area between Moravia and Hamilton Streets. Installation will be paid by Penn Power, raising the city’s electric bill about 63 dollars a month. Mayor John C. Jordan stated the action brightens the district. Gary Flamino, 14, was hospitalized with a fractured left leg after his bicycle hit a street curb.
Weather forecast shows clear skies and cooler conditions with highs in the 58 to 70 range and frost in mountain valleys tonight. Lake Erie small craft warnings remain in effect with north to northeast winds 26 to 32 knots easing this afternoon.
Alfred Paul Anderson aged 72 of 1115 Booker Drive and Glenn Eugene Filer aged 29 of Volant Road are listed in death records.
Rev. Harold H. McConnell Jr. of Highland United Presbyterian Church received an honorary doctorate from Monmouth College, Illinois, with his twin brother James G. McConnell also earning a doctorate. The McConnells have long ministerial careers, military service, and active roles in the United Presbyterian Church and related boards.
A massive quake struck Honshu causing widespread damage from Niigata to Toyama with 22 dead and 192 injured NHK reported. Tsunami flooding, fires, collapsed bridges, and a Tsuruoka kindergarten collapse left children trapped and Niigata power plants out.
Democratic leaders across factions in Pennsylvania forged a united front for the fall election program. Otis B. Morse was unanimously reelected state chairman for a new two year term as party factions agreed to support the party, with Union Gov. David L. Lawrence reelected national committeeman.
In Copenhagen 3000 Danish police prepare for Premier Khrushchev and family during a three nation goodwill tour. The Soviet leader travels aboard Bashkiria from Baltiysk with high Russian officials. The state visit follows five years of postponed plans and will last six days in Denmark, six in Sweden, six in Norway before returning to Moscow on July 4.
Sylvia Carr of Mt. Jackson, wife of William Carr and mother of five, is a Dean's List student at Youngstown University. An elementary education major with a 3.2 average, she balances studies with family duties and community involvement while pursuing art and writing.
The Pennsylvania State Game Commission announces opening hunting season dates in a brief update on state wildlife regulations.
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