Costumed Caracas Sees Cultural Shift In Modern Era
Maestro Andre Kostelanetz explores Caracas to study local color as new housing booms and cosmopolitan trends reshape the city. He notes the rise of modernist architecture, Venezuelan clubs, and hallaca giving way to foie gras while old neighborhoods cling to quaint traditions and street corner naming.
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Caracas
Venezuela
INS
Andre Kostelanetz
National Symphony Orchestra
Miami Beach
Fortissimo
Misery Corner Residents Face Move to High Rise
The passage notes street name changes to East 4th and South 18th as progress from Misery Corner moves residents toward a 20 story apartment building. Caracas is described as a booming super-city, signaling upheaval and new outlooks for the inhabitants.
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Buzzard
Progress
East 4Th
South 18Th
Caracas
South America
Public Works Department
The Umpire’s Quiet Life Beyond The Field
A poem praising umpires for balancing duty and family. It imagines his wife and children, church, and home pride. It contrasts critics with a man who errs yet shows kindness, giving a ball and autographs to a neighbor’s son after games.
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf
Jack Carson recalls a businessman who flags down a curbside woman, only to be derailed by her sharp refusal and a boastful fiance. Jackie Gleason keeps a motto on his wall about striving for more, humorously claiming three elephants are better than one.
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Bennett Cerf
Jack Carson
Jackie Gleason
New Traffic Rules In Effect Shortly
Two new traffic regulations will go into effect soon after city council approval. One way traffic will be on W Park Way from Front St to Greenwood Ave and a four way stop will be installed at Bisine St and Laurel Ave. Petitions from residents supported the changes.
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George S. Rigby
W. Park Way
Front St
Greenwood Ave
Bisine St
Laurel Ave
Central Labor Union Meeting Tonight in Croton Ave Hall
Lawrence County Central Labor Union plans a regular meeting at 7 30 PM tonight at the Templars hall Croton Avenue. The article notes the Pentagon building cost in Washington estimated around 64 million dollars.
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Central Labor Union
Lawrence County
Pentagon
Washington
Night Downpour Leaves Trees Fallen and Wires Down
A severe 3 am electrical storm blankets the city and county with fallen trees and severed electric and telephone lines. An injury fatality occurs as Edward T. Irwin age 50 from 362 W Cherry St dies after his gloved hand is caught by a slow freight train he was near.
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Edward T. Irwin
W. Cherry St
New Castle Hospital
Victor Olsen Co
Bay St
Croton Ave
Lawrence County
U. S
PMIA Asks Truck Users To Aid Safety On Roads Over 4th
The Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association urges truck users statewide to limit movement to emergency services and essentials during the Fourth of July period to cut highway congestion and boost safety. Edward Gogolin notes drivers should support safer highway operations and PMTA members have cooperated across Pennsylvania’s counties. A note defines a speleologist as a scientist who studies caverns.
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PMIA
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
Edward Gogolin
PMTA
Pennsylvania
Rev Joseph Fabbri Speaks At St Vitus C Y C Breakfast
Rev Joseph Fabbri now pastor of St Vitus Church gave the main address at the St Vitus Catholic Youth Council communion breakfast in the church auditorium Sunday June 24 after the 9 45 a m Mass. Mayor Edward DeCarbo welcomed Father Fabbri as the new pastor, with Rev Ettore DeNapoli introducing him.
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Joseph Fabbri
St. Vitus Church
St. Vitus
Father DeMita
Ettore DeNapoli
Father Fabbri
Julie Venditto
Orlando Lucidore
Father McCarty
Pittsburgh
Catholic Youth
Evening council installation with reception and Benediction
The council will be installed during the evening followed by social time with refreshments and entertainment. Rev. John Gibson gave the Benediction to conclude the program. Breakfast was prepared by St. Vitus P. T. G. and the Sodality of Our Lady girls.
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John Gibson
Brekfast
St. Vitus P. T. G
Drainage Problem Brought Before City Council Again
Dr J Lumen Popp and residents from Sumner Ave and Carlisle St reported a long standing drainage issue dating to 1938. He cited rainfall from First United Presbyterian Church and Arthur McGill School flooding eight blocks and harming properties, urging council to provide relief.
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J. Lumen Popp
Summer Ave
Dr. Popp
Sumner Ave
Carlisle St
First United Presbyterian Church
Albert and
Clen Moore Sts
Arthur McGill School
Albert St
Popp
Local official cites refusals to curb drainage pollution
Residents report ongoing refuse dumping into drainage streams during rain, aggravating area troubles. Council refers matter to City Engineer Daniel B. Woolcock and Solicitor Robert M. White for study of state Highway Department employees before the April 23 primary elections. May grand jury presents findings to Judge George T. Cummins, who orders District Attorney Michael A. Hanna to prepare indictments for the August grand jury. Indicted include Abate and four assistants plus named supervisors Howard Felton, Henry Zermini, Otto Verderber, Julius Butera. Jury says state Highway Department workers were pressured to contribute to a committee tied to Abate and assistants, registered as State Administration Democratic Campaign Committee.
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Ank
Daniel B. Woolcock
Robert M. White
State Highways Department
George T. Cummins
Dist. Atty
Michael A. Hanna
Howard Felton
Robinson
Abate
County Elections Department
State Administration Democratic Campaign Committee
Indictments Sought for Washington County officials in mace case
A Washington County grand jury has recommended indictments against Highway Superintendent Joseph Abate and four aides over alleged mace incidents. The panel's action follows ongoing investigations into use of pepper spray during incidents involving county transportation personnel.
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Washington, Pa
Washington County
Joseph Abate
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