21 Mar 1964
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1964
Page
1
Gov. Scranton's unemployment compensation bill won final passage in the Pennsylvania House 106 to 14 as Democrats staged a mass walkout. The session devolved into a near mob scene with many Democrats absent and the vote taken amid partisan rancor.
First Lt. Harold W. Welch, shot down and captured by the Russians, will be released today. An Air Force ambulance will take him from a Soviet hospital in Magdeburg to Wiesbaden, after treatment for a broken leg and arm. The other two airmen remain in Soviet custody with details not disclosed.
A fierce blaze gutted the W. T. Grant Co. building in Call's Plaza causing over 1 million dollars in damage. About 400 chicks 25 ducks a monkey and 25 rabbits bound for Easter sales were lost. Firefighters from Neswannock New Castle and three volunteers fought the flames as neighboring stores saved. The cause remains unknown and the front roof collapsed. Authorities say one injury occurred and the scene drew a large crowd.
Cambodia will charge the United States and South Vietnam with aggression before the UN Security Council after a border raid on Chantrea. Prince Sihanouk denounces the attack and asks Thant to press for a Geneva conference to ensure Cambodia’s neutrality. South Vietnam apologizes and promises restitution as casualties include 16 villagers killed and 15 wounded.
New Castle finishes second in the Midwestern Athletic Conference Indoor meet at Slippery Rock State College. The recap appears on page 10 alongside NCAA basketball finals details and other local items.
In Nicosia the UN peace force cannot assume duties until additional national troops arrive to reinforce the British and Canadian contingents. Turkish military actions and threats of landing troops heighten Cyprus tensions as seven Turks and two Greeks have died in the past two days.
Former White House press secretary Pi err e Salinger runs in California Democratic primary for senator. He lacks President Johnson's endorsement as Johnson withdraws from all primary activity. Salinger competes against Sen. Clair Engle recovering from brain surgery and Alan Cranston backed by Gov. Brown. George E. Reedy says Johnson will not participate in any primary campaign.
Two Cuban air force pilots defected to the United States after commandeering a Russian helicopter and killing its pilot. They were brought to Miami from Key West along with the helicopter’s 17-year-old gunner who asked to be returned to Cuba. The body of the killed pilot was taken to a Key West funeral home. Exiles called the defection highly significant, signaling a first in the 1961 diplomatic break.
Irishmen from all walks of life mourn Brendan Behan a rebel son of Dublin who stayed true to his working class roots. The 41 year old dramatist died Friday night after a hospital admission for jaundice from a liver ailment and diabetes. The Meath Hospital switchboard was flooded with sympathy calls and cables.
UAW leaders approved a retirement plan forcing officers to retire by age 65. President Walter P. Reuther would bow out within 10 years, with 26 top officers and 751 paid reps affected. The move came as the union pressed wage and benefit demands for 1964 bargaining with GM Ford and Chrysler.
The Optimist Club will present Owen Fox the Distinguished Citizen Award at its eighth annual banquet on April 29 at 6 30 p m in the Cathedral. Fox served about 40 years as city forester and illustrated nature pieces for the New Castle News and other publications while living in New Castle and Gaston Park.
Frank E Duncan Sr of EIl wood City Daniel W Leese 70 of 716 Blaine St Mrs Edgar J Wilson 57 of RD 2 Idlewild Dr William E Donaldson 51 of Portersville RD 2 Thomas Palmer 69 of Volant RD 3 deaths reported across nearby towns.
Occasional light rain or drizzle today changing to light snow this afternoon and tonight. Mountains may see snow or light freezing rain with hazardous driving in the forenoon. Warmer to colder. highs 34 to 42, lows 18 to 27. Sunday looks generally unchanged with cooler conditions.
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