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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1960
Page
1
Lawrence County Democratic factions clash as Ralph Audino, a Clark ally, seeks release from his endorsement as a national convention delegate amid a widening party split.
Carole Tregoff, a former model, left county jail after more than five months as she awaits a May 23 retrial on murder and conspiracy charges. Bail set at 25000, posted by two bonding firms. reunion with Finch occurred briefly at jail exit as he remains in custody. Weather notes report Alaska cold and California heat.
A brief listing appears to show contact numbers and sections for NEWS PHONES and WANT ADS, likely from a newspaper front or classifieds page. No specific events or people are described in readable text.
Mrs Mona Pearl McClintock Keefer 75 of 1022 Old Princeton Rd Mrs Mary Tompkins Snee 87 RD 2 Mrs Rosetta Vogt Ashe 88 of 23 Cochran Dr William J Jubelo Jones 56 NYC Robert Vaughn 56 102 FE Long Ave Charles W Durning 64 310 Bryan St Levy C Bosley 88 Koppel all deaths announced with ages and addresses.
Flood waters from four days of heavy rain push through Tampa and northern suburbs, forcing about 1,000 residents from homes and threatening the Hillsborough River dam. The storm, which also hit Fort Myers with hail and 70 mph winds, prompted evacuations and National Guardsmen deployment as central Florida braces for cresting waters.
Ham radio operator Chuck Haufler faced a flood of calls as residents searched for relatives in the flooded Tampa area. His wife said phones rang nonstop until 10 p.m. and that only one family was in trouble after checks. He aimed to establish contacts and gather new information today before 7:30 p.m.
Rather cloudy and cold today tonight and Sunday with occasional snow flurries. High in the 30s low tonight near 20s. Slightly warmer Sunday. For the 4 hour period ending 7 am today max 38 min 24 precip 0.01 inch snow river stage 6.3 feet. A year ago: max 37 min 21 no precip river 8.8 feet.
Senator Hugh D. Scott and Congressman Frank M. Clark said more than three acres in Union Two are needed for a new army reserve site. Clark cited funding in a law from last year and a $165,000 congressionally provided amount for the center. The exact site was not specified.
L'Humanite was suppressed in Paris after publishing an alleged American intelligence report claiming French army officers in Algeria and southern France discussed plans to assassinate President Eisenhower. Police confiscated copies and cited a hidden secret society with links to extremism.
Morris C. Chalfen of Minneapolis survived a 300 foot dive of a Northwest Stratocruiser near Lansing as jets approached at the same altitude. His wife and three children were killed in a Tell City crash a day earlier, leaving him grief stricken and in shock upon arrival in St Paul.
In Washington the House civil rights bill faces a fresh push from Southern Democrats to weaken amendments as it returns to the floor next week. Both chambers paused battles over the referee plan, with a final House vote expected soon, while Republicans warned of further resistance to the plan amid ongoing dispute.
Governor John Patterson paid a $2 parking fine in Birmingham but clerks refused pennies due to a policy against small change. He finally settled the bill with nickels after a recognized effort to pay.
Archbishop Richard Cardinal Cushing urges in a UPI essay that Lent is the later-than-expected chance to return to prayer and penance. He cites Ash Wednesday symbolism, warns against hypocrisy, and asks believers to begin the sacred housecleaning of the soul.
In Geneva the Soviet Union proposed an unlimited moratorium on nuclear testing until a method to detect underground blasts is agreed. The offer was seen as a potential breakthrough toward easing East West disarmament tensions.
Starved Rock State Park Illinois police identified two men as persons of interest in the three sex slayings of suburban Chicago women aged 50, 47, and 50. They will be questioned further while a third suspect, a park lodge employee, was cleared. An evening inquest was planned to determine how the victims died.
A 144 by 500 foot parcel on Paul Street between Butler and Franklin Avenues was bought for a Wesleyan Methodist Church to seat 400. Land approval received with full church approval, Rev. Olin Pfautz states the congregation formed over 50 years ago. Building funds and a parking lot planned, Easter Sunday to boost contributions.
In Philadelphia a federal court hears a challenge to a new state statute mandating reading ten verses from the Bible in public schools with parental exemptions. The Schempps argue the measure remains unconstitutional and favors Christianity, while district counsel notes it ends compulsory attendance. The judges request memoranda in two weeks.
Arthur Mometer notes the coming of Spring tomorrow replacing Winter. He describes her as a lissome lass with smiles, bringing sunshine, budding plants, and birds, promising warmer days and lighter woolens.
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