County To Seek Stop Gap Move On Assessment
County officials propose a stop gap step to continue the reassessment program. County leaders say the move is needed while the full reevaluation plan is refined, with officials asking for assessment records for early comparative purposes. Bailey cautioned that city valuations cannot be deemed definitively right or wrong, emphasizing the need for further review.
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Bultey
Bolinger
Vity Wonnell
Une
Mars
Bailey
County plan eyed to reevaluate city assessments locally
County commissioners plan a stopgap to correct inequities in assessments with a review of individual assessments and new rules for chief assessors and assistants. A July 17 court hearing on reassessment in Lawrence County could allow a county-wide program if approved. Interim action is needed as a full program may take 18 months.
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George Bolinger
Lerday
Hut
Ray Bailey
Lawrence County
Mi Yetion
New Castle Area
William E. Thompson
Asces Wi
Engineer turned psychologist aids county program changes
Dr. Crawford recalls a career path from engineering to psychology in Schenectady New York. He notes the nervous system as the source of retardation and explains how both fields share a common method of inquiry. The county's special education classes have grown to 18 with about 13 students each. he urges more classes and space. He praises teachers and church staff supporting the program as he prepares to leave for a millersville professorship, bringing his coauthored teens’ growth books.
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Metas
Crawford
Knowl
Crowds Cheer Americas First Lady At Kennedy Events
Crowds go wild over America's First Lady during Kennedy functions. She wore three outfits for the Spanish speaking visit, including an iridescent two piece, a white sleeveless dress with black buttons, and a blue chiffon evening gown. She enjoyed the reception with Kennedy and other dignitaries, and practiced Spanish during a lunch at the De Maria Isable Motel.
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Kennedy
Mars
Lopes
Mateos
Manuel Tella Sid
de Maria Isable
Ken
Venezela
Colombia
France
Lopez
Plans Completed for UN Fountain Unveiling
Plans for the UN Fountain project advance with church and community leaders confirming continued work. Details remain scarce as organizers push toward a formal unveiling, coordinating with Presbyterians and local groups.
Blockade Ends as City Programs Prompt Youth Involvement
The report notes a temporary roadblock by a small group led by 1D. John Hazzane that prompted city officials to respond. Women dominated the program while men outnumbered them, with projects including public housing, folk festival planning, and a fountain idea. Youths in Pittsburgh area, including Princehat Nore, organized through Mayor Herman F. Steinbrink’s office, raising donations and facing fines for permit issues. Also mentioned is Herbert Caudill, a sailor who fell overboard near New York Harbor but was rescued.
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Try
Tayeann
Eny
Brinton Hil
Raxzamo
Pittsburgh
New Castle
Thurstsy
Herman Wo
Steinbrink
Princehat Nore
UNI
Herman F. Steins
Iptainis
York
UPN
Wego
Herbert Caudill
Mie Flesteover
Jonas Ingram
Firnday
New York Harbor
Radi
Shenango Park brochures to be distributed
Shenango Park brochures describing the community park in Shenango Township are being mailed out today according to the park board. The project, located off Old Pittsburgh Road, is being done without tax money and funds are being raised through the sale of it certificates. The brochure was prepared with assistance from the Lawton Regional Planning Commission.
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Lwan
Park Board
Pittsburgh Ha
Lawton Regional
Eagle Docked at Leith With Cadet Crew
A UPI report notes the American three masted barque Eagle docked at Leith Edinburgh with its crew of U.S. Coast Guard cadets aboard. The ship entered port under sail, escorted by tenders, amid a scene of donations and ceremony reflecting an era of maritime display.
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Scotland
UPI
Eagle
Leith
U.S. Coast Guard
Kawa to Quit League Post in New Castle
Musontawa will resign as president of the New Castle Taxpayers League at its July 18 meeting. He urged the board to consider a replacement, saying the league’s success depends on officers. He suggested forming a current events committee to study local, state, and national affairs and that the league take stands on issues at all government levels. Victor J. Miller agreed to head the school board committee and future study areas include assessment and tax structure, school planning, community decay, and City Planning Commission work.
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Taylor
New Castle
Kenneth B. Fox Jr
Angelo Bartello
Vito Macqurict
Fox
Kawa
Alltorney
Victor J. Miller
City Planning Commission
Hoffman Woman 81 Dies in Middlesex Home
Mrs Henrietta Hoffman 81 of 313 Garfield St Wo Middlesex formerly of Pittsburgh died at home today. Survived by two brothers James and John White of New Castle and several nieces and nephews. Services Tuesday at 1 pm at the Farrell funeral home with Rev James Ashworth. Burial in Mt Hermon Cemetery. Burial follows services.
McCune's Trial Set For July 27
McCune of Hinckley Ohio faces a federal trial on July 27 in a $19,000 bank robbery case tied to the Peeples Bank in Lawrence County near New Castle Pennsylvania. He appeared before U S Commissioner Herbert A Hort and indicated a guilty plea later. He is jailed on $10,000 bond in Cleveland amid ongoing investigations into related robberies.
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Hinckley
Ohio
Coonertion
Peeples
Lawrence County
New Castle
U.S
Herbert A. Hort
Horn
Cuyahoga County
Pittsburgh
Ite
James
Cuyahogza Savings and Loan Co
Brunswick
Caleb Green Rites Monday Afternoon
Caleb Green born May 14, 1697 in Peale Pennsylvania died Friday at 0:50 in Jameson Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He married Tavotay Wickline on May 23, 1918 and survived by family. A former A and P Store manager in New Castle for 15 years and Century Stores for 7 years. A World War I veteran and member of Kings Chapel Church and its Adult Bible Class. Funeral Monday afternoon at Loyde Tanner Mortuary Highland and Winter Avenue.
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Highland
Winter Avenue
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Jameson Memorial Hospital
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Peale
Samuel
Mary Rowlad Green
Tavotay Wickline
Iin
A and P
New Caste
Century Stores Telling
Kings Chanel Church
Mrs Clare Heckathorne Services Monday
Mrs Clare Heckathorne died in Sharon Valley Osteopathic Hospital at 10 45 am Friday after a two and a half year illness Born in Lawrence County July 30 1899 she was a daughter of the late John W and Sarah A Buckley Clarke Her husband Clare Heckathorne survives two children John E F Heckathorne of New Castle and Mrs Dora Graham of New Castle a sister Mrs Marie Shaffer and a brother Carl Clarke both of New Castle six grandchildren preceded in death by a son Robert Sleckathorne on Jan 1 1955 and brother John Clarke in 1546 The body is at the Raymond D Campingham Funeral Home where services will be held Monday at 1 30 pm with Rev George Sarver in charge The family will receive friends today and Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 pm Interment will be in Oak Park Cemetery
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Earletta
Allegheny
Women of the Mosse
Pittsburgh
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Trebeksh Lodge
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Pileburgh
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New Castle
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Roemer Blvd
Farrell
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Sharon
Mt. Hermon
Frew Mill Rd
Ciare Heckathorne
Bell Ave
Grace FE. Clarke
Shensiro Valley Osteopathic Hospital
Lawrence County
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Clare Heckaihorne
John EF. E Heckalhorne
Dora Graham
Marie Shaffer
Carl Clarke
Deat
Robert Sleckathorne
John Clarke
Tne
Raymond D. Campinghan
Horne
Wilmington Bed
Five Injured In 3 Car Accident At Norwood Highland
Five persons received minor injuries in a three car crash at Norwood and Highland avenues yesterday. Bystanders reported the McNair vehicle turning left onto Norways as the mishap occurred. Victims listed include Delores Rhores 19 Janet Rhodes 17 Connie Fowler 22 Cindy Fowler 5 and Rant Magill 18. Karen Magill and Florence Rhodes were also involved at 2720 Pennsylvania Ave. They were treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital.
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Pennshosnla Ave
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Janet Rhodes
Lea
Connie Fowler
Carson St
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Rant
Magill
Lincoln Ave
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Florence Rhodes
Pennsylvania Ave
Highland Ave
McNair
Norways
County highway department spends on roads since 1959
The highway department has spent 3,352,092 for county road improvements through May 1961, including 333,720 for resurfacing and 874,348 for maintenance. Grants to subdivisions total 289,186 this year. Ongoing projects include reconstruction on Pa. 209 between Volent and New Wilmington, a new bridge on Eastbrook Starlansburg Rd, widening on Carban New Bedford Rd, rebuilding Bryson Mill Rd, and repairs to the Mahoning Ave Viaduct, with additional bridge projects across several townships.
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Beween Volent
Wilming
Prid-Dune
Eastbrook Starlansburg Rd
Hottenbaveh Run
Fedford
Pulaski
Mahonelag
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