Computer Says Rail Merger Bad For State
A Pennsylvania computer study warns the $5 billion Pennsylvania New York Central merger could worsen unemployment and leave the state at a relative disadvantage for industrial growth. The report, funded by state sources and released by Attorney General Alessandroni, urges thorough ICC review and notes possible short term railroad savings while stressing potential secondary joblessness.
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Harrisburg
UPI
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Walter E. Alessandroni
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Planning Board
University of Pittsburgh
ICC
Alessandroni
W. A. Steger
F. M. Graves
University
Commonwealth
Washington
David L. Lawrence
William W. Scranton
Scranton
Westminster College Names New Director of Public Information
Philip A. Snyder, longtime editor in Youngstown at General Fireproofing Co, is named director of public information at Westminster College. He begins July 1, replaces Charles K. Henderson, and brings awards, publicity, and marketing experience from GF News and GF Helper. He is a U.S. Marine veteran and active in Scouts, Masons, Toastmasters, and regional editors groups. He and wife Dolores Ann Bair have three children Karen, Karla, and Kurt.
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New Wilmington
Philip A. Snyder
General Fireproofing Co
Youngstown
Westminster College
Will W. Orr
Snyder
Westminster
Charles K. Henderson
General Fireproofing
GF Helper
GF News
Two Freedoms Foundation
General Fireprofing
South High School
Youngstown University
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Alpha Mu
Alpha Phi Omega
U.S. Marine Corps
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Richardson, Morehouse, Ramsey, and
Fisher
Pittsburgh
Masons, Shrine
Toastmaster International
International Council of Industrial Editors
Youngstown Advertising Club
Akron
N Y Troopers Raid Vast Gambling Syndicate
More than 70 000 in bail was levied on 18 men arrested in dawn raids on a gambling syndicate alleged to gross 2 million a year. Some top figures were released on bond, others jailed without bail. The case links to the 1957 Apalachian gangland meeting and involved raids across New York and Pennsylvania with 200 plus officers.
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Albany
N. Y
UPI
Utica
Pennsylvania
Arthur Cornelius Jr
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
Niagara Falls
Watertown
Corning
Newburgh
Western Pennsylvania Weather Outlook Today
Western Pennsylvania sees sunny skies and a bit warmer with a high of 64 to 70 degrees. Tonight remains clear and cold with lows 40 to 45, mid 30s in isolated valleys. Sunday brings more sun and warmth. Lake Erie shows light to moderate winds from the west and southwest with fair conditions.
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Pennsylvania
Lake Erie
Death Notices for Four Residents Include Ellwood City Figures
Death records list Clyde R. McWhirter 69 of Mercer Road Route 7 Anthony Paul Tino 54 of Ellwood City Josephine Jessie Young 59 of Ellwood City Frederick J. Metzger 77 of Ellwood City Alexis Sylvester Grimes 79 of 724 Hazen Street
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Clyde R. McWhirter
Mercer RD
Anthony Paul Tino
Ellwood City
Josephine
Jessie) Young
Frederick J. Metzger
Alexis Sylvester Grimes
Hazen
Pope Paul VI Promises Continuation of Vatican II Work
Pope Paul VI said his pontificate will focus on continuing Vatican II and promoting world peace. He spoke in the Sistine Chapel after being elected the 262nd pope, pledging efforts for social justice, aiding underdeveloped nations, and maintaining global harmony. He will be crowned June 30 and meet President Kennedy on a first audience.
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William F. Sunderland
United Press International
Vatican City
UPI
Paul VI
Ecumenical Council
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter
John XXIII
Paul
God
Pontiff
Pope Paul
St. Peter's Basilica
Kennedy
Better Program Than Ever at County Farm Show
County Farm Show organizers announce a redesigned schedule with President Oscar Riley praising a better program than ever. Program chairman Robert George leads the committee in arranging the events.
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Oscar Riley
Robert George
London Rumors Swirl as Cabinet Ministers May Face Probe
London rumors of a wider cabinet scandal shadow the Macmillan government amid the Profumo affair. Opposition lines up a parliamentary inquiry and possible subpoenas as Labour attacks the handling of the case and calls for a broader investigation.
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London
UPI
Britain
Harold Macmillan
Labor Party
Macmillan
John Profumo
Eugene Ivanov
Christine Keeler
House of Commons
Profumo
House
Ivanov
Lord Denning
Harold
Wilson
Keeler Girl
Denning
Kennedy to Tour West Germany Great Britain Italy and Ireland
President Kennedy begins a world tour described as the longest foreign trip of his presidency. He aims to test and expand diplomatic relations through personal diplomacy with West Germany Great Britain Italy and Ireland.
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Washington
UPI
Kennedy
White House
West Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Ireland
Lawyer Held In Killing Of Socialite Wife
A calm young criminal attorney, T Eugene Thompson, faces charges of hiring a killer to murder his socialite wife Carol, 34, heiress to a $600000 fortune. Carol died March 6 after a brutal assault. Thompson was arrested at his Forest Lake home and arraigned in St. Paul. Three others faced arrest earlier, with a former fighter’s statement tying Thompson to the crime. Bond set at $100000 with a preliminary hearing soon.
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Bob Dodor
United Press International
ST. Paul, Minn
UPI
Carol
Thompson
Carol Svoboda
Forest Lake
Minn
Dick W C. Anderson
St. Paul
L.E. McAuliffe
Anderson
McAuliffe
Clifford Jones
Anemic County Economy Receives LRPC Review
Lawrence County faces a stagnant economy per a 155 page Lawrence Regional Planning Commission analysis. Unemployment stood at 13.2 percent in early 1963 with projections of 9.9 to 17.2 percent by 1973, amid automation concerns and limited new industry. The report urges improving livability through recreation and tourism, urban renewal in New Castle, and growth via regional highways while noting fiscal caution in municipal borrowing and capital investment.
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Johnny and the Hurricanes
Sweet Adelines
Grove City
Greater
New Castle Assn
J. Fred Rentz
County Grange
Horsemen of
Lawrence County
Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Erie
Keystone
William W. Kelly
LRPC
Beaver Valley
New Castle
Trees For Areas Of Downtown Seen Possible Project
The Beautification Committee of the Greater New Castle Asia explores planting blossoming trees in planters in downtown New Castle. GNCA supports with a $500 prize given for a third place in a development contest, with further funds raised like the $12,500 fountain effort. Proceeds from the July street fair may support the tree project.
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Greater
New Castle Asia
United Nations
New Castle
GNCA
Palmer Charge Excites Golf Fans Ahead of Big Event
Brief items list upcoming golfing event titled The Palmer Charge drawing attention from fans. Other blurbs note Bob Hayes named fastest man, Early Wynn missing 300th game, and migrant farm workers earning about 1000 dollars annually.
New Highlights of the Week Capsule
Saturday edition notes new highlights of the week with a capsule of local news. The item directs readers to page 18 for the full Saturday recap of events and features.
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T. Eugene Thompson
Andrews Air Force Base
West German Republic
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