Poverty in Mississippi Communities Described by Doctors
UPI dispatches describe extreme poverty in six Mississippi counties, with families like Mrs. Leona Frederick and Mrs. Clytee House facing hunger, illness, and inadequate housing. Food stamps and welfare show uneven impact, while access and awareness limit aid despite a new local program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UPI
William Vaughn
Mississippi
Vaughn
United Press International
Itta Bena
Miss
Leona Frederick
Mrs. Frederick
Shenango Valley talks with Carpenters stall. new meeting hoped
E. L. VanDusen says no progress yesterday in negotiations between Shenango Valley Construction Council and Carpenters District Council of Western Pennsylvania. Lawrence County carpenters have been on strike since June 9 over a wage and working conditions contract. another meeting likely by week’s end. Newark reports New Jersey egg production topping two billion annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. VanDusen
Shenango Valley Construction Council
Carpenters District Council of
Western Pennsylvania
Lawrence County
van Dusén
Bandit's legal counsel to explore robberies
The court appointed attorney for William E. Zeiler, a North Side grocer known as the commuter bandit, said federal charges in all 16 bank holdups would be discussed at a U S Commissioner's hearing. Zeiler’s bond is set at 50 000 as authorities search for accomplice Richard Chiocca who is described as armed and dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
UPI
William E. Zeiler
North Side
U.S
James P. McKenna
Zeiler
Oakland
Mellon National Bank & Trust Co
Richard Chiocca
Chiocca
Deaths of the Day and Obituaries Highlight Local Notables
Emily Rice 76 of 115 Milton St died at Jones Hall Rest Home after four years as a patient. Born July 26, 1890 in New Castle, she worked as a secretary for the Pennsylvania Railroad before retiring and was active in Epworth Methodist Church and local groups. Survived by a New Wilmington niece and grand-nephew. Burial at Oak Park Cemetery after services at Leyde-Tanner Mortuary. Scott R. VanTassel 1 of 19 Walnut St died on arrival at St. Francis Hospital from a heart ailment. Born May 10, 1966 in New Castle, he leaves parents, a sister, four brothers, and a paternal grandmother. Services at Monas W. Cunningham Funeral Home with burial at Graceland. Mrs. Lewis Wettich 82 formerly Ruby Gertrude Anderson died. mislisted name corrected on death record. Service at Layde-Tanner Mortuary with entombment afterward at Oak Park Mausoleum. Samuel Makarevich 74 of 2415 Gilmore St died Sunday. service at Noga Funeral Home with burial at Castle View Burial Park. Howard Butch Clark 23 of 4 Cliff St died from knife wounds. service at Ebenezer Church of God In Christ with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Jesse G. Crankleton Funeral Director.
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Emily Rice
Milton St
Jones Hall
New Castle
Seth and
Clara Johnson Rice
Pennsylvania Railroad
Miss Rice
Epworth Methodist Church
YWCA
Walter Green
New Wilmington
Leyde - Tanner Mortuary
Highland and
Winter Avenues
Scott R. VanTassel
Walnut St
Bessemer
St. Francis Hospital
Dale
Myrtle Beamer van Tassel
Leroy
Judy) Polding
Russell
California
Richard
Pittsburgh
John
Robert
Elizabeth van Tassel
Monas W. Cunningham
Oak St
John J. McClure
New Bedford UP Church
Graceland Cemetery
Lewis Wettich
Hazelcroft Ave
Ruby Gertrude Anderson
Ruby Anderson
Layde- Tanner
Oak Park Mausoleum
Oak Park Cemetery
Samuel Makarevich
Gilmore St
Noga Funeral Home
S. Mill and
E. Reynolds
David White
Mt. Hermon
Castle View
Howard
Butch) Clark
Cliff St
Ebenezer Church of God In Christ
S. Jefferson St
Shepherd
Greenwood Cemetery
Gabriel Clark
Delia Clark
Jesse G. Crankleton
W. Grant St
UF Red Cross share approved in county fund drive
The Lawrence County United Fund accepts a $6,000 allocation from the American Red Cross Viet Nam emergency quota of $10 million. The UF executive committee endorsed this on the recommendation of the 34 member budget and allocations committee. Orville E. Flora, UF president, announced the fund’s portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Lawrence County United Fund
Orville E. Flora
Viet Nam
Flora
Ellwood City
Local NCR manager to retire after long service
Alfred W. Bennett, branch manager of the National Cash Register local office, will retire June 30 after a career beginning in Detroit in 1924. J. R. Dial will take his place on July 1 from Waco Texas. Bennett has led the New Castle territory for 15 years and will remain in New Castle with Mrs. Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred W. Bennett
National Cash Register Company
Bennett
N.C.R
Detroit
Michigan
Fantiac
New Castle
J. R. Dial
Waco
Tex
East West Struggle Over Federal Funds Highlights 1960s Mayors Meet
Mayor Ro bert E Jamison reported a North American Conference of Mayors dispute over how federal aid should be distributed. The proposed rule would direct funds to municipalities where they originate and would have limited New Castle. West favors sewer street and lighting projects while the East seeks redevelopment. The proposal failed by 11 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Jamison
U.S. Conference of Mayors
Honolulu
New Castle
Jamison
Carriers Problems to be Raised by Local AFL-CIO Council
Clark County labor council passes a motion to send a letter to U S Representative Frank M Clark about issues facing letter carriers including seniority and surveillance. Branch 22 of the National Association of Letter Carriers cites eight hour day compliance concerns and call for action. The AFL-CIO Appalachia Council speaker Roy Briggs addresses Job Corps. The labor hall must be vacated by July 10 for urban renewal. No meetings in July or August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AFL - Cio Council
Lawrence County
U.S
Frank M. Clark
B- Bessemer
Branch 22
National Association of Letter Carriers
Roy Briggs
AFL - Cio Appalachia Council
Labor Hall
David R. Williams Sr. 67 Dies in California After Illness
David R. Williams Sr. of Santa Ana California formerly of New Castle died at 8 a m yesterday after an extended illness. He was born January 3 1900 in Wheeling West Virginia and was a retired brakeman for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Survived by wife Mildred Spence son David R Jr of Edinburg stepson William Harkins of Cincinnati six grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call Blowers Funeral Home Santa Ana services pending with interment in a California cemetery.
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David R. Williams Sr
College St
Santa Ana
Calif
New Castle
California
Wheeling
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mildred Spence
David R. Jr
Edinburg
William Harkins
Cincinnati
Ohio
Blowers
Main St
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Ben J. Rizzo
Hi-Lander Theatre
Ramee
State Farm Mutual Metomoorle Dsumarct Home Office
Broomington, Imingto
Dawn
M. M. Grata
East Long Avenue
Jesse N
Kerr
N. Mill St
Bandit
Jackson Parsons
Clark Service
Clark Air Base
Philippines
NCR
Warren
Cornplanter
Pennsylvania Association For
Louis Dellaverson
James Ingham
Joseph Dadejko
Claire Dadejko
Frances Dadejko
PARC
Vacation Bible School
Young J. Son
Bible School
Maryland Ave
Fred Harry Mason
Huron Ave
G. C. Martin
Mason’s
Mason
David George Kirkwood
E. Washington St
E. Sheridan Ave
Kirkwood
Lillian Ginsburg
Jet Saigon
U.S. Air Force
China
Hainan Island
Washington
USS
Air Force
Essa Weather Bureau
Seattle
SAN Brancisco
Denver
Milwaukee
Kansas City
FT. Worth
Montreal
Atlanta
Isdston
Trew Vons
Miami
Rockies
Plains
Boston
Chicago
Duluth
Jacksonville
Los Angeles
New Orleans
New York
San Francisco
St. Louis
LBJ
King Hussein of
Jordan
Johnson
White House
Labor Council
Westgate’ Plaza
West Long Ave
Ford
Chevy
Plymouth
Veltre General Tire
Buscetti
Burrelli
Veltre Automotive Center
Wilmington Road
David Williams Sr
Y Minter
Maitland Lane
Ehale
J Fl
New Casile
John H. Doe
PBLC
the Peoples Bank OF
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