New Castle adopts merit system ordinance for city employees
The New Castle City Council approved a merit system ordinance by 5 to 0, establishing a Personnel Board and rules within 120 days. The measure emphasizes employment on merit and fitness, with appointments needing five days Council review. Other actions included bond reissuance for the Parking Authority and approval of fire hose purchases.
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Hich Rombach
New Castle
Philadelphia
Larry D. Worth
Richard H. Biddle
Biddle
Dominick L. Grant
Charles McDevitt
Richard J. Flannery
Tam
Francis J. Rogan
Eugene DeCaprio Notecd
DeCaprio
Arcon, Inc
Towne Mall
Arcon
Nest
Dr Frank A Viggiano 57 Dies in New Kensington
Dr Frank A Viggiano 57 of 445 Fifth Ave New Kensington died yesterday at his home He was born in 1914 in New Castle and was a general practitioner He attended Geneva College and Touple University Medical School and interned at McKeesport Hospital He belonged to multiple medical groups and fraternal societies He is survived by his wife Matilda three sons a daughter and a sister Requiem Masses and funeral arrangements are announced in the article
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Arnold
Frank A. Viggiano
Fifth Ave
New Kensington
Hare
New Castle
Pasquale and
Antoinette Maluro Viggiano
Geneva College
Touple University
Merchival
McKeesport Hospia
Viggiano
Mount St. Peters
Westmoreland County Medical Society
Pennsylvania
American Medical Association
Westmoreland County American Cancer
Industrial Medical Association
Association of Medical Physicians and Surgeons
Pennsylvania Public Health Association
Phi Rho Sigma International Medica Fraternity
Academy of General Practice
Matilda Merran
Frank A. Jr
Pittsturt
Thomas
Temple Medical School
Robert W
Pennsylvania & University
Ann Susan
Albert
Julia) Cletta
Manzella-Giunta
Fifth St
Mount St. Peter
Greenwood Memorial Park
Lower Burrell
U N diplomat and wife mugged in Central Park
In New York, Ami Bassidor Zenon Rassides, 77, head of the UN committee on diplomat security, and his wife were attacked by three men Wednesday evening in Central Park. The assailants bound them and stole jewelry including Mrs Rassides engagement ring. the couple’s shoes were tossed into the park reservoir. Mrs Rassides sustained a cut finger. no other injuries reported. Rassides has served as Cypriot ambassador to the United Nations since 1960.
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New York
UPN
United Nations Committee
Central Park
Amibassidor
Zenon R. Rassides
Cyprus
Rossides
United Nations
West Side Project Area Committee reviews relocation survey
The West Side Project Area Committee listened to a relocation survey for residents outside the Falls St renewal area. Redevelopment Authority officer Joseph Caminiti said the survey estimates funds needed for relocation payments for 40 affected families. A grievance committee on relocation issues was approved by the authority board this week.
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West Side Project Area Committee
New Falls St
Falls St
Joseph Caminiti
City Redevelopment Authority
Authority
Burglary Probe on Oak Street Reports Break-In Attempt
Police report a man forced entry at 9 39 pm yesterday at Oak Street residence of Mrs. Margaret Dabhin. After failing to access a toolbox a room was ransacked. A babysitter on the second floor heard the disturbance and the burglar fled after lights were turned on. no valuables were reported missing.
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Oak St
Margaret Dabhin
Ellwood City Groups Await State Factfinder Meeting
Ellwood City Area School Board and the Ellwood City Area Education Association will meet with state factfinder William Wershberger after not reaching a contract settlement. The groups discussed noneconomic items for about three and a half hours with little progress. Wershberger will arrange a follow up meeting.
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Ellwood City
Ellwood City Area
Portersville Girl Injured In Perry Township Accident
A young Portersville girl was treated at St Francis Hospital after losing control of her car on Pa 488 in Perry Two and striking a parked car at 6 p m yesterday The car of Robin L Leviere 17 RD 2 Portersville hit a car owned by Rick A Herbert of 104 Portersville Rd Miss Seviere was treated for cuts and bruises and released.
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Portersville
St. Francis Hospital
Perry
Robin L. Leviere
Rick A. Herbert
Portersville Rd
Miss Seviere
Flynn Named Postmaster at New Castle Office
Larry Flynn 43 of 738 Butler Ave named postmaster for New Castle Post Office. He was officer in charge for a year, succeeds Francis Augustine, joined as substitute clerk in May 1945, and has been assistant postmaster and officer in charge before his promotion. Also named Sectional Center Coordinator for Lawrence and Mercer counties. Flynn, a bachelor, directs 250 employees. native of New Castle, graduate of New Castle High School, member of St Mary Church. Also announced David Benn of Elwood City named postmaster at Fomball, age 28, officer in charge since October, replacing retired Jane Phillis. Benn began with New Castle post office in April 1907. He is married with one child.
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Larry Flynn
Butler Ave
New Castle
Flynn
Francis J. Augustine
Lawrence
Mercer
Beaver
Crawford
Mew Castle
New Castle High School
St. Mary Church
U.S. Postal Service
David Benn
Fifth St. Elwood City
Fomball
Benn
Fambell
Jane Phillis
Ite
Armed robbery hits Montag Hardware store in broad daylight
Two men entered Montag Hardware at 124 B. Long Ave. at 2:27 pm and demanded solder. They pulled guns, warned the clerk, took his wallet with $80 and a $50 watch, then forced him to the cash section and pried the drawer open, netting $200 cash and $28.15 in checks. A second incident in Ellwood City at 3:15 am saw a lone robber threaten a Wise Sunoco attendant, who avoided harm by throwing coffee on the suspect before he fled with no money.
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Montag Hardware
B. Long Ave
A. P Pluocger
Neshannock Blvd
Bulton
Ellwood City
YDC Boys Set Car Wash Fundraiser
The boys of Cottage 7 C at the Youth Development Center will host a car wash tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Alfano Service Station Butter Ave and Cascade St to raise funds for their sports program recreational program and field trips.
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Cottage 7
Alfano
Butter Ave
Cascade St
Jameson Memorial Births and Family Notices
To Mr and Mrs John R Troutman of 245 Sumner Ave a son on June 22 Mrs Troutman is the former Alana Chamberlain To Mr and Mrs David R Sinkovich of Pulaski RD 1 a son on June 23 Mrs Sinkovich is the former Charlotte Roxberry
Water Co offices may move from city to township
Council President Eugene DeCaprio said a good source indicates the Western Pennsylvania Water Co New Castle District plans relocating its offices to a surrounding township. The council will invite the manager to discuss the potential move and rate hike context. Dan J. Troxell is on vacation.
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Council
Eugene DeCaprio
Western Pennsylvania Water Co
New Castle District
DeCaprio
Dan J. Troxell
Harrington Signal Co
Melone, NL
Economile
Fort Worth
Tex
Gamewell Corp
Newton, Mass
Bell Telephone
Pennsylvania
Interstate Traffic Equipment Co
New Haven
Worth
New Castle
Palmer Motor Co
Frengel Motor Truck Co
Phil Fitts Ford, Inc
Salenville
Coachmen postpone outing for crippled children event
The Coachmen Conservation Club postpones its Big Daddy Day outing for crippled children and adults scheduled for tomorrow due to inclement weather. A new date will be chosen. the event marks the first in its 10-year history.
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Coachmen Conservation Club
Talks Clear One Hurdle At Conn Welding And Machine
A Federal mediator ordered the reinstatement of a fired worker from Ironworkers Local 527 who had been on strike since May 11. The worker will return without back pay. Contract talks remain deadlocked with another meeting planned for early next week.
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Tite Slike
Conn Welding and Machine O
Ironworkers Local 527
County escapes damage from stormy night report
Weather deluge caused downed trees along Grehard and Euclid avenues in New Castle. A.J. Massaro Jr. faced property damage as an uprooted oak collapsed onto a garage. Liberty Street in Mahoningtown reopened after flooding. Rain harmed county wheat and barley, with 4000 acres of wheat and 1000 acres of barley affected, delaying hay harvest.
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Grehard Ave
A. J. Massaro Jr
Euclid Ave
New Castle
Liberty St
Mahoningtown
Joseph E. Shick
Lawrence County Cooperative Extension Service
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