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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1961

Page

2

Vanderbilt Heir Ends Life Jump From San Francisco Hotel

George Vanderbilt a 47 year old scion of the Vanderbilt family and newlywed leaped to his death from the 10th floor of the Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco after returning from buying theater tickets. Authorities seek an explanation while his wife former Louise Paine offers no motive. He was great grandson of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt and son of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt.

San Francisco UPI George Vanderbilt America Mark Hopkins Nob Hill Vanderbilt

American University 47th Commencement Honors 15 Pennsylvanians

Emmanuel T. Koginos son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Koginos 720 Carlisle St was among 15 Pennsylvanians to receive degrees at American University's 47th commencement Dr Charles H Malik former UN general assembly president and now university professor attended Koginos earned a Master of Arts in history He is a Bowling Green State University Ohio graduate and New Castle Senior High School class of 1950 member of Phi Alpha Theta

Emmanuel T. Koginos Andrew Koginos Carlisle St American University Charles H. Malik General Assembly of the United Nations Washington, D. C Koginos Bowling Green State University Ohio New Castle Senior High School Phi Alpha Theta

Charles A Cowan Dies At Cleveland Clinic Hospital

Charles A Cowan aged 60 of 106 Ornnda Ave Beaver died Friday at Cleveland Clinic Hospital after an extended illness. He worked for A&S Railroad Aliquippa and was a member of Valley of New Castle Consistory AASR and Four Mile UP Church Beaver County. Survived by wife Henrietta, son Douglas of Cumberland MD, four sisters and two brothers. Burial at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Beaver County.

Charles Allen Cowan Ornnda Ave Beaver Cleveland Clinic Valley of

Weather dampens weekend plans and detour posted

The weekend broke up storms with cancellations and indoor picnics as many outdoor events were scaled back. A new State Dept of Highways Construction Bulletin details a detour on Rt 68 between Rochester and Zelienople with removal set for Oct 15 and maps displayed in The News lobby. A Butler County resident urges practical virtue and warns of rising petty theft and property damage, with losses potentially reaching thousands of dollars.

Pa Newe State Dept. of Highways Rochester Zelienople Ellwood City

Four Cent Norris Commemorative Stamp Local Issuance

The four cent George W Norris commemorative stamp will be issued locally on July 12 to mark the centenary of the late Senator Norris. The green stamp features Norris with a background view of Norris Dam north of Knoxville Tennessee.

George W. Norris Sen. Norris Norris Dam Knoxville Tenn

State Troopers Kill Mental Patient After Home Attack

A gun battle ended when state police killed Cleon Goodman 33, after he threatened a mother and her daughter in Pleasantville. Goodman earlier stole a rifle, fired on troopers Ronald Swartwood and Herbert Paraska, who returned fire, wounding him in the neck. His wife had urged his return to Warren State Hospital.

Pleasantville UPI Alma Weikle Cleon I. Goodman Oil City Sony Weikle Carolyn Jane Goodman Ronald Swartwood Herbert Paraska Warren State Hospital

80 Boys Attend 4-H Camp Session

About 80 boys from Lawrence, Beaver, Butler and Mercer counties attend a four day 4-H camp at Camp Rentz this week. Cal Hooper Lawrence County game commissioner and Bob Parlaman northwest area commissioner lead discussions on wildlife on the farm and safe gun handling. Handicraft swimming and other recreation are supervised by extension staff members.

Lawrence Beaver Butler Mercer Camp Rentz Cal Hooper Lawrence County Bob Parlaman Northwest Area

Suit Filed Against Fire Insurance Co

The Hartford Fire Insurance Co. is sued to pay 2500 for a Mahoning Twp house razed by fire. Roger Vecchio of Campbell Ohio filed in Lawrence County Court claiming a 2500 policy taken August 13 1958 and a July 1 1960 fire left the house with no salvage value and a 3500 value.

Hartford Fire Insurance Co Lawrence County Roger Vecchio David St Campbell, O

Two Tax Aims Considered at Meadville Meeting

In Meadville on Sept 9 the group drafted resolutions for the state convention in Philadelphia October 1 to 4. Rainey resolutions were the only ones approved. Farrell Mayor Giroski described a clergy board formed to aid juvenile delinquency in his community. Titusville Mayor Sonne presided. Butler Mayor Pepper led the discussion on listed problems.

Meadville Philadelphia Rainey Farrell John FE. Giroski Titusville C. M. Sonne Butler Harry F. Pepper

Hospital's Call for Nurses Stirs Response

Friedheim cites sub standard pay as trigger for nurse exodus while defending salaries as equal to Western Pennsylvania standards. He says marriages and family duties keep nurses from staying, and proposes a permanent solution to recruit and retain staff.

Friedheim Pennsylvania

State land and contour plowing meet set for Aug 18

Charles E. Slaton announced the Pennsylvania state level land and contour plowing meet will be held August 18 at the Donald E. Lichtenwalner farm in Macungie. Dauphin Mountains champions Morris Lebo and Frank N. Kocevar may compete in county eliminations and state finals. Spectators may join an amateur judging contest with prizes for closest placings and a farm pond will be built as an added feature.

Allentown Charles E. Slaton Harrisburg Pennsylvania Donald E. Lichtenwalner Macungie Dauphin Morris Lebo Millersburg Frank N. Kocevar

Deaths Of The Day In Local Interments Service updates

The daily deaths column lists funeral times and directions for Mrs. Reuben M. Gillman 54 of 1609 Highland Ave interred at Tifereth Israel Cemetery with rabbi officiating. Also listed are Benjamin F Saas 65 of 206 N Walnut St and Mrs. Carl W Myland of Pinellas Park Fla with services and graveside rites in Tyler City and Madonna Cemetery respectively, plus other local obituaries with funeral home arrangements and timely notices.

Reuben M. Gillman Leyde-Tanner Highland Highland Ave Tifereth Israel Cemetery Israel Poleyeff Gillman Madeline G. Lebo Jameson Memorial Hospital New Castle Charles Florence Levine Lebo Tifereth Israel Congregation Tifereth Sisterhood Jewish Ladies Relief Dorothy L. Gillman Charles A. Gillman A. A. Newmark Lee Itts Hollywood Fla Louis Lebo Youngstown Harrold Lebo Benjamin F. Saas N. Walnut Sr Pittsburgh Louis Louise Link Saas Rockwell Standard Co Clelia Ash First Christian Church Saas 80Th U.S V.F.W Robert Dorothy) Colston Oak Harbor Don Phyllis) Sturgis Dayton Nancy) Steeves Baltimore George F. Saas West Palm Beach Richard L. Saas McGuire Air Force Base Trenton N. J Anna Logue Edward Saas Clarksburg W.va Meehan Lincoln Ave Funeral Samuel Fleming Pierpont Tyler City

Veteran Guard Gordy Stars for Lions in 1960 Season

John Gordy, veteran offensive guard for Detroit Lions, played 362 minutes across 13 games averaging 27 minutes per game in the 1960 season. His high activity marked him as the team's most active player that year.

Detroit VPI John Gordy Detroit Lions

Butler zoning board faces challenge to city council authority

A 43 minute city council session debated whether the zoning board can overturn council actions. The assistant solicitor warned the board cannot override the council. The board had changed a two family zone to business amid protests from 25 residents.

Butler Butler's

Wage increase proposed for Armstrong Cork Co workers

Beaver Falls reports a proposed hourly wage increase of six to eight cents for Armstrong Cork Co employees, averaging about six and a half cents, plus a third week of vacation after ten years of service replacing the current 13 weeks. Midland Works at Crucible Steel Co. plans 1961 vacation pay totaling $1,800,000 for eligible hourly staff. Greenville begins construction of its first cooperative apartments in Hempfield Two, four unit designs 26 by 76 feet, with residents owning shares and jointly maintaining exteriors, landscaping and snow removal.

Beaver Falls Armstrong Cork Co Midland — Crucible Steel Co American Midland Works Greenville Hempfield

Sailor vows to quit water after three near-drownings

Deserts sinking ships story notes Martin Johnson rescued from a capsized sailboat in Lake Michigan. He recalls wartime sea service where his ship was torpedoed and mined, and he declares three dunks are enough, quitting water for good.

Milwaukee UPS Martin Johnson Lake Michigan Atlantic Johnson

Portugal Sees U S As Main Supplier In 1 Year Trade

Lisbon notes that the United States was Portugal's principal supplier of wheat tobacco and lubricating oil last year. It also served as Portugal's top market for raw cork cotton thread anchovies olives brandy embroideries sisal thread and tin.

Lisbon United States Portugal

First Use of Laughing Gas in Dental Extraction

A Philadelphia report notes that the earliest tooth extraction using nitrous oxide occurred in 1844, marking a milestone in dental anesthesia and patient comfort.

Dental Philadelphia

Kennedy Returns to Washington After Post illness Rest

President Kennedy flew from Middleburg Virginia to Washington and walked into the White House on his return. He appeared nearly recovered from a back ailment and a recent virus, traveling without crutches and indicating good spirits as he resumed official duties.

Washington UPI Kennedy White House Middleburg St. John's Parish Middlebury Janet Travell Glen Ora

Italy Faces Shifting Jobs With Agriculture Dominance

About 42 percent of Italy’s working population are engaged in farming, highlighting the country’s heavy reliance on agriculture amid changing labor trends and economic structure.

Rome Italy

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