Escape Artist To Be Brought Back to State
James N. Keller 31, an escape artist linked to bank robbery, was to be turned over to a U S deputy marshal in a bid to return him to Pennsylvania. He was shot in East Peoria after drawing a gun while being cornered, and treated for a leg wound. Keller had escaped federal custody at Midway Airport June 13 during a transport to face charges. He had previously escaped from penal institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S
Pennsylvania
James N. Keller
East Peoria, Jr
Keller
Midway Airport
Tucson
Ariz
York
East Peoria
Darold A. Johnson
FBI
Women Hold Only Twenty Percent Of Pennsylvanian Driver Permits
Harrisburg report from the Highways Department based on a 16 000 family survey for the U S Bureau of Public Roads shows 40 percent of Pennsylvanians have driving permits but only 20 percent of licenses are held by women. The study notes males hold the majority across counties with six of 10 in smaller communities and just under 50 percent in Philadelphia. Travel patterns show 46 percent of car travel for earning a living, 36 percent for social and recreation, 16 percent for family business, and 5 percent for shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Department
State Police Seek Missing Woman Jessie Stewart
State Police search for Jessie Stewart a 50 year old woman from New Wilmington listed missing since June 17 at her home 503 Waugh Ave Stewart is described as 150 pounds 5 7 tall with greying blond hair wearing an olive drab skirt white blouse carrying a shoulder strap purse and flats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Stewart
Waugh Ave
New Wilmington
WCTU Postpones Membership Tea Event
The WCTU membership tea scheduled for June 27 at the YWCA is postponed to a later date. The county executives meet at 1 p.m. at the YWCA with Mrs. W. W. Bell presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCTU
YWCA
W. W. Bell
Barrel Of Beer Injures Man In Pittsburgh Taproom
Joseph Antonelli twenty seven of Broughton was seriously hurt when a barrel of beer rolled down stairs in a Pittsburgh taproom cellar and crushed him. He remained in Allegheny General Hospital with head injuries a broken nose and facial cuts.
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Pittsburgh
Joseph Antonelli
Broughton
Allegheny General Hospital
Rev Herbert Dyke to Speak at Alliance Church
Hawthorne California pastor Rev Herbert Dyke former leader of Alliance Gospel Tabernacle will speak at East Side Church Wednesday at 745 pm in place of Rev George Jones. Dyke a longtime minister and Bible teacher who served before 1920 is the father of Mrs William Gamble and husband of Mrs Vella Wink Dyke.
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Herbert Dyke
Hawthorne
Calif
Alliance Gospel Tabernacle
Pearson St
East Side
George Jones
William Gamble
Vella Wink Dyke
State Attorney Orders Probe Into Libel Pamphlets
The state attorney directed an investigation into anonymous leaflets distributed within 24 hours of a primary. The pamphlets accused prominent county and city politicians, were signed Anonymous with a pledge to reveal the author if required, and could trigger libel actions with up to one year in jail or a $500 fine.
Col Nickerason Goes On Trial For Espionage
Col Nickerason, a 41 year old West Pointer, faces a general court martial over 18 counts of espionage disobedience and perjury tied to a bid to highlight rivalries in the Army Air Force missile program. He could receive up to 46 years confinement plus a 10000 dollar fine and dismissal if convicted on all charges. The case centers on whether a self guided missile traveling 1500 miles is a plane or a bullet and the control of intermediate range missiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Force
Red Forces Show of Belligerency Escalates Korean Tensions
Nations announce scrapping truce terms allowing modern weapons to Korea. Communist high command calls a Panmunjom meeting for 2 30 p m Wednesday to challenge allied abrogation of the July 27 1953 armistice provisions. The exact plans remain undisclosed.
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Nations Command
U.S
Korea
Military Armistice Commission
Panmunjom
National banks report condition as of June 6
The controller of the currency issued a call for the condition of national banks as of June 6. The nationwide financial health survey seeks updated balance sheets and reports from all federally chartered banks.
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Washington
Lineman Electrocuted at Jeannette
Harold N. Adams aged 39 from Irwin, a West Penn Power Co. lineman, was electrocuted in Jeannette while working on a utility pole after contacting a 4000 volt line, witnesses said.
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Jeannette, Pa
JNS
Harold N. Adams
Irwin
West Penn Power Co
Jeannette
Edward Prosser's Father Dies in Pittsburgh Funeral Pending
Edward Prosser of Princeton son of Mrs. Sarah Kissinger Jones Sr. and grandson of Haydon Prosser is informed of his father Haydon Prosser death. He died unexpectedly Sunday at 6 p.m. found in bed by family. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Edward Prosser
Princeton
Sarah Kissinger, Jones Sr
Pittsburgh
Haydon Prosser
Excelsior St
Prosser
Mrs. Ringer Hears Father Is Dead
Bernice Ringer of 623 S Ray St is notified of the death of her father John E Miller age 86 of 144 Mercer St Butler. Miller died after a prolonged illness at 10 a m today. Body removed to Thompson Funeral Home Butler for arrangements.
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Bernice Ringer
S.ray St
Butler l
John E. Miller
Mercer St
Butler
Miller
Thompson Funeral Home
Burns To Death In Fire In Home
J. M. Miller, 25, died in a house fire that destroyed his two room Lewistown cottage. Firefighters from four Lewistown companies battled the blaze, Miller lived alone.
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Lewistown
INS
J. M. Miller
Miller
North Koreans and Reds protest armistice shakeup
At Panmunjom North Koreans and Chinese Reds staged a protest after the armistice decision to end the freeze on arms buildup. They denounced the American led plan for a larger defense force in Korea and accused the United States of violating the armistice.
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Panmunjom
Korea
U.N
Red China
North Korea
Republic of Korea
United States
U S Ready to Cut Military Manpower Now
Soviet and Western papers react to a plan by Stas Sen for an initial reduction to 2,500,000 in both the Soviet and U S armed forces from current levels around 2,800,000 and 3,500,000 respectively.
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U.S
Britain
France
Canada
Soviet
Russia
Stassen
United States
Bible Church Picnic Plans Are Changed
The annual picnic of the New Castle Bible Church in Neshannock Avenue was postponed from Thursday at Ewing Park Ellwood City due to the double death of Mr and Mrs Theodore Fuller, parents of Mrs Lou Stewart the pastor's wife. No new date has been set.
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New Castle Bible Church
Neshannock, Ave
Ewing Park
Ellwood City
Theodore Fuller
Lou Stewart
The
Bible Church
Bell first words on telephone Watson come here
Historical note recalls Alexander Graham Bell during early telephone experiments calling his assistant with the line Watson, come here I want you. The quote marks the moment Bell spoke to his aide as he tested the device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Alexander Graham Bell
Wampum Rotary Installs New Officers in Meeting
Wampum Rotary Club met at the Wampum Presbyterian church under new officers. L Butler Hennon gave the invocation, Charles Repman led singing, and Joseph Curil presided before passing the gavel to Harold Marshall the new president. Marshall awarded a past president pin to Citril. Visitors included Chester Lewis T M McMillion from Beaver Falls and Charles Smith Henry Crotliss James McCurdy from Ellwood City. The club plans to meet again next Monday.
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Wampum
Beaver Falls
Charles Smith
Henry Crotliss
James McCurdy
Ellwood City
Doreas Host Social Evening in Nesannock
Local social notes list the Doreas meeting in the social room Thursday at 8 pm with hostesses Mrs Delbert Alford and Mrs Harold Alborn. Various neighbors attend dinners and visit relatives including trips to Princeton and a funeral in Maberly Missouri.
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Doreas
Delbert Alford
Harold Alborn
Anderson-Robison
Chadwick Dean
Harlansburg Rd
Princeton
Elmer Armstrong
Vernie Zeigler
Robert Hunt
Winter Rd
Maberly
Daisy Rickey
Jennie Gormley
Franklin
Alice Heckathorne
K. S. Ferguson
Oakford
Joe Lawson
Warren
Lorraine Pulliam
Donnie
Jackie
Hugh Forbes
RD 4
Roger McPherson l
Terrehaute
Ind
William Ritenour
William Jr
Herschel
Bridgeville, Pa
William Dest
Lightning Strikes Volant Home For Second Time
The Shaffer family in Volant endured a second lightning strike in 15 years at about 5 15 p m. yesterday causing major damage to the residence. The strike hit the television antenna and wiring, ripped plaster from an upstairs wall, opened a three foot hole in the kitchen and dining room, and damaged the kitchen ceiling. Estimated total loss remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volant
Jesse Shaffer
Shaffer
Princeton
Milton E Harris Re-elected M PTA President
Re election of Milton E Harris of McKees Rocks as president of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association was announced in Harrisburg. Edward Gogolin of Harrisburg was reelected first vice president. Francis McDermott of Downingtown, second vice president. Victor R Kahley of Lancaster, third vice president. Albert Palm of Bridgeport, fourth vice president. Harry L Gormley of New Castle was re elected treasurer and Bernard Bowser of Punxsutawney was re elected secretary.
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Harrisburg
SNS
Milton E. Harris
McKees Rocks
Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
Edward Gogolin
Pittsburgh
Francis McDermott
Downingtown
Victor R. Kahley
Lancaster
Albert Palm
Bridgeport
Harry L. Gormley
New Castle
Bernard
National Officer of TB Society To Be Guest Speaker
Elliott Curtis, national TB Seal sale director from New York City, will speak at a regional TB societies meeting at The Castleton with about 60 representatives. Irwin W. Stankard will lead, with Alberta Quinn and Gordon Graves as guests. meeting runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. including a noon luncheon.
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Elliott Curtis
TB and Health Society
New York City
Castleton
Irwin W. Stankard
Jane M. Cochjran
Lawrence County
TB Society
Alberta Quinn
Gordon Graves
Philadelphia
Ralph W. Viguers
Dick McNaul
Five-year-old injured in rear-end crash at 317 Sheridan Ave
Carol Neff, 5, of 317 Sheridan Ave, was riding in a car when another vehicle bumped the rear of the car. She struck the dashboard and g avoided a lip laceration. She was treated and discharged from New Castle Hospital.
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Carol Neff
Sheridan Ave
New Castle Hospital
Thomas Chumura
Ashland Ave
Deaths Of The Day Funeral notices from New Castle region
A daily directory lists interment place director time and sailing hours. Mrs Patrick J Flaherty 77 of 339 Berger Place dies after illness. four children and 12 grandchildren survive. Terrance G Kemp 68 of Pittsburgh, former New Castle resident, dies after two-year illness. service in St Mary Church. Mrs John Suzow 61. Frank P Klamat 68. Mrs William M Shepard 66. Funeral arrangements and interment details follow, with honors at St Mary, St Michael, SS Philip and James cemeteries.
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Patrick J. Flaherty
Berger Place
Julia Frances Shade
Verona
Andrew
Mary Shade
New Castle
Patrick Joseph Flaherty
St. Mary Church
John Preston Flaherty
Joseph Francis Flaherty
Bloomfield Hills
Mich
Edward Michael Flaherty
Eleanor Flaherty Stack
Nellie Buerkle
Detroit
Joseph B. Leyde
F. M. McCarter
St. Joseph's Cemetery
New Castle Hospital
Terrance Gaynor Kemp
Pittsburgh
Salem
William H
Mary Gaynor Kemp
Baltimore
Fisher Body Co
William A. Kemp
David K. Frazier
James J. O'Conner
McGonigle
N. Beaver St
Falls
James P. O'Conner
St. Mary Cemetery
John Suzow
E. Tamplena Ave
Mary C. Belak
Braddock
John Belak
John
William
Paul
Francis
George
Englewood
Calif
Norman Schweikert
John Presnar
Anna Tisko
Fairpoint, O
Julia Belak
California
Andrew Belak
Cleveland O
Naga
St. Michael Church
Suzow
Albert Gladis
Frank P. Klamat
S. Jefferson St
New Castle Refractories Co
Blizne
Poland
SS Philip and James Church
Casimir Pulaski Club
ZNP
William M. Shepard
William Shepard
Mabel Mateer
Vogan Ave
William J. Shepard
James Mateer
Elizabeth Mateer
Shepard
Third UP Church
Gladys Young
Mildred Hagerty
Florence Cartwright
Cunningham
Weehington St
Man jailed for posing as trooper stops motorist in Northampton
A man who posed as a state trooper halted a motorist for speeding in Northampton Massachusetts. The motorist turned out to be State Trooper John H. Driscoll, and the impostor was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Mass
John H. Driscoll
Funeral services details for Oak Park cemetery burial
At Chestnut Dr Cuyler Ferguson oversees arrangements with interment planned at Oak Park cemetery. Friends may visit the funeral home today and tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Chestnut
Cuyler Ferguson
Oak Park Cemetery
Governors Hear Proposals By President
Governors at Williamsburg Virginia react to President Eisenhower's call for redefining state and federal roles. Democrats largely dismiss the plan as another study while Republicans hesitate to back a major shift, amid a mid conference address urging a joint task force to preserve states rights and cut overall tax take. Maryland Governor Theodore R McKeldin expresses skepticism.
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Williamsburg
Eisenhower
Virginia
Theodore R. McKeldin
Maryland
Farmers Return From Russia Tour Say Women Work Hard
A group of 30 Midwest farmers returned from a 17 day tour of Russia saying the hardest workers they saw were Russian women. They noted Soviet farming was inefficient and many would not want to live there due to labor demands. The Rockford area locals joined one farmer from Brodhead Wisconsin on the trip arranged by a Rockford TV station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford, Ill
Russia
Rockford
Northcentral
Illinois
Brodhead
Wis
US proposes regular exchange of uncensored broadcasts with Russia
Washington reports the United States urged Russia to agree to a principle of regular exchange of uncensored radio and television broadcasts. The proposal, given to Soviet Ambassador Zaroubin by William Lacey, follows Khrushchev’s appearance on American TV, with mechanics to be worked out later by Lacey and Zaroubin.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Georgi N. Zaroubin
William S. Lacey
John Foster Dulles
State Department
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Lacey
Zaroubin
City Seeks Legal Status of Bus Lease
City Council asked for written opinions from the library board and city solicitor on the legal status of John Sgaraglino’s bus terminal lease. The dispute, labeled ridiculous by attorney Alvah M. Shumaker, centers on sanitary facility improvements and possible closure if the lease is invalid. Public safety director will not issue a restaurant license until a decision is reached.
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Library Board
City Solicitor’s Office
John Sgaraglino
Alvah M. Shumaker
Sgaraglino
Charles H. Whalen
City Health Board
City Council
Whalen
The
Health Board
Robert M. White
Shumaker
Board of Health
Restored to Active Life after Severe Arthritis Struggles
Mrs Lela S Wier of Jackson Mississippi writes of dramatic relief from long battle with rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic conditions. She reports restored mobility and reduced pain after treatment and invites further correspondence at her Jackson address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela S. Wier
Arbor Hills Drive
P. O. Box
Jackson 7
Mississippi
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Edward Teller
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Lineman
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Wampum Rotary
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Harrington
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Maple St
Mary E. Ellsworth
Michael
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Wilmington Rd
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