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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1968

Page

2

Union Township School Board Denies Census Takers’ Raise

The Union Area School Board denied a wage hike from 10 cents to 15 cents per name for census takers. Budgeted at 800 dollars for the project, it would rise to 1200 with the raise. New hires approved later included Martha Shannon Olive McKay Berdina Covelli and Gladys Farrington.

Union Township Union Area School Board Martha Shannon Olive McKay Berdina Covelli Gladys Farrington Beverly Farms Valentino Dairy Thelma Edmiston James Denny Edmiston Denny Lawrence County Wall St Indiana University Patricia Caggiano Bessemer Youngstown University Gayla Anderson New Galilee Slippery Rock State College Mary Penwell Beverly Verenski Barker Ave Penwell Patricia Kline Janet Martin Carol Palmer Dorothy Critchlow Memorial School John Tackacs Ralph E. Ascione

Youth PARC Meeting and Summer Plans in Ebensburg Area

The county chapter of the Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children announces a YOUTH PARC meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday in the 409 Centennial Ridge office to elect officers. Bus to Camp Cornplanter leaves 8 a.m. June 30 from Scotland Lane School. Head Start classes begin in Lockley School Friday for 24 five and six year olds. A July 8-12 Ebensburg State School training workshop will be led by one teacher and an aide. A family picnic is set for 6 p.m. August 7 at Water Works Park. No July business meeting. volunteers may call the PARC office to join programs.

Pennsylvania Association For Retarded Children Centennial Ridg S. Mill E. Washington Streets Scotland Lane Lockley Ebensburg Water Works Park Louis Dellaverson PARC

City Officials Told Sewage Study Was Preliminary

Representatives from Michael Baker Jr consulting engineers said their report on the sewage system was only a preliminary survey. The study surveyed the city’s main trunk lines and showed inadequacies. Further surveys would be needed to determine designs for a metropolitan sewer system.

Michael Baker Jr

Penn Central to Merge Kayser-Roth Apparel Unit

Stuart T. Saunders announces Penn Central merger with Kayser-Roth Corp a maker of Sapphose Schiaparelli hosiery Catalina swimwear and Bostonian shoes. Kayser-Roth stockholders to exchange 2 Kayser-Roth shares for 5.2 Pennsylvania preferred. Voting by Kayser-Roth and Penn Central preferred stockholders required.

Philadelphia UPI Penn Central Stuart T. Saunders Penn Central Co Kayser - Roth Corp Kayser - Roth Catalina Cole California Preferred The Pennsylvania Co Pennsylvania Preferred

No Injuries Reported In City Auto Accidents

Two separate accidents yesterday left no injuries. Tony Marinelli's westbound vehicle was struck when another car pulled from a parking space. the driver offered damages and left. A rear end collision on N Jefferson St involved Robert Kocis and James Connerly. UF leader Wallace Cunningham to head budget task force again.

Tony Marinelli Lattavo Dr E. North St Marinelli N. Jefferson St Robert Albert Kocis

Curfew Imposed as Richmond Faces Downtown Riot Fire

Richmond officials order an all night curfew after gangs of youths vandalize the downtown area with 20 to 30 ringleaders using walkie talkies. Police mobilize 240 officers, 20 fires including a large four alarm blaze, $1 million in damage, two civilians injured.

Richmond Calif UPI San Francisco California National Guard

Opera star silent as Butterfly sings backstage in pantomime

Mariana Ciraulo, struck by laryngitis, could not sing Madame Butterfly at Rittenhouse Square. Director Marco Farnese sourced Mertine Johns to sing backstage with Ruth Marks as Suzuki. Over 1,000 spectators watched as Johns delivered the role while Ciraulo pantomimed Madame Butterfly, voice coming from behind the scenes.

Philadelphia UPI Mariana Ciraulo Madame Butterfly Ciraulo Marco Farnese Philadelphia Grand Opera Company Rittenhouse Square Farnese Mertine Johns Johns Suzuki Ruth Marks Elkins Park

Star and Tribune impose gun ad restrictions

The Minneapolis Star and Tribune ban handgun ads in classified and display sections. Long gun ads will be allowed only from established dealers, to aid supervision by law enforcement. Policy starts immediately and may change with new laws.

Minneapolis, Minn UPI Minneapolis Star The Minneapolis Tribune Otto A. Silha Silha

Nixon in Michigan Rocky in New England

Ex Kennedy aide Lawrence F. O'Brien is poised to join Hubert H. Humphrey as an unpaid adviser, aiming to win Kennedy supporters. The report notes O'Brien’s influence with party leaders and counts Nixon Rockefeller McCarthy and Stevenson among contemporaries in the 1968 race.

New Castle Nixon Michigan Rocky New England United Press International Hubert H. Humphrey Robert F. Kennedy Lawrence F. O’brien O’brien Humphrey Kennedy O'Brien Eugene J. McCarthy Richard Goodwin Goodwin McCarthy John F. Kennedy Senate Johnson Robert Kennedy Omar Abibets Richard M. Nixon GOP George Wallace Howard Bo) Calloway Wallace Connecticut New York Denver America China Washington Adlai Stevenson III

Rusk Visits Bonn Boosts German Confidence in Berlin Stand

Secretary of State Dean Rusk visited Bonn despite a urinary infection and reinforced Western resolve to maintain free access to Berlin. He warned the Soviet Union and East Germany that NATO backs the three powers in protecting Berlin and rejected a call to visit Berlin. In New Castle, Ralph Flowers was fined 100 dollars for selling fireworks after police found packages in his car.

Bonn UPI Dean Rusk West Germany Rusk Kurt Georg Kiesinger Willy Brandt America Berlin Washington Federal Republic of Germany Soviet Union East Germany New Castle Howard B. Hanna Ralph R. Flowers Ridge St

State gun registration plan faces opposition in Pa.

Legislators hear gun control proposals from Gov Shafer while Game Commission leaders, hunters, and opponents urge stronger enforcement of existing laws. Officials argue registration inconveniences hunters and won't deter crime as concealed weapons and stolen firearms flood inventories.

United Press International State Game Commission James Thompson The Game Commission

Farm plan urged to protect Pennsylvania’s farm land

Gov. Shafer backs a 1969 report by an 18 member committee on preserving farm land from erosion and development. The plan would balance industry growth with food production and consider tax breaks for conservation such as leaving trees between fields to shelter game.

Howard Kolus Harrisburg UPI Pennsylvania Raymond P. Shafer Curtis B. Wachsmuth Mechanicsburg Shafer Wachsmuth

Pulaski pet parade ushers in 18th homecoming festivities

Pulaski celebrates its 18th annual homecoming with a pet parade down the main street led by a fire engine. Entrants include dogs in costumes and animals like fox and sheep themed outfits. 103 entrants won Kennedy half dollars prizes from the Pulaski Sportsman Club.

Elliott Hall Pulaski Foxmobile Mr. Fox Bo Peep Mark and Ann Sproull Jean Sproull

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