Borough status eyed as healthy for Edinburg community
Edinburg residents heard a borough study committee say the move could take six months or more as they debated boundaries and mileage. Joseph F. Park called the idea the healthiest thing in 30 years while Gabriel Donofrio urged obtaining a borough code amid funding concerns.
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Edinburg
Joseph F. Park
Park
Mahoning Two
Gabriel Donofrio
Donofrio
Mahoning
Hillsville
Eugene Zariengo
Equalization Again Urged By New Castle Schools Board
The planning board approved a resolution urging county commissioners to act on tax equalization. Secretary-Business Manager Jack Hildebrand said united action by all districts would strengthen court standing. Critics cite tax increases when using county valuations for New Castle Taylor Two taxes starting July, with county values sometimes lower and other wards higher. A per capita tax idea was raised but challenged by collection difficulties.
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New Castle Area Schools’ Planning Board
Jack R. Hildebrand
New Castle
New Castle - Taylor
Union
Adenauer Says U S Berlin Talks Lagging and Risky
West Germany leader Adenauer aligned with de Gaulle saying four months of U S R Berlin talks are going nowhere and may threaten NATO unity. He plans to replace his ambassador to Washington, signaling possible strain with President Kennedy as Bonn weighs Berlin strategy.
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Germany
UPI
Konrad Adenauer
Charles de Gaulle
Berlin
Washington
Kennedy
Jes Adenauer
West Berlin
NATO
Russia
Dene
Adenauer
Gerhard Schroeder
Christian Democratic
State Department
Florida
George Smathers
Dante Fascell
U.S
Claude Pepper
House of Representatives
Smathers
City Adopts Conduct Bill
City council enacted a disorderly conduct ordinance with fines up to 300 dollars or 90 days in jail and a minimum penalty of 1 dollar or one day in jail. The mayor or any alderman can impose sentences. advertising is required three times before it takes effect. City Clerk Jack Fritz is preparing the schedule to replace the 1892 1920 ordinance.
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Jack Fritz
Scientists Probe Centaur Flight Failure at Cape Canaveral
CAPE CANAVERAL UPi Scientists investigate the explosive failure of a hydrogen fueled Atlas Centaur rocket on its maiden flight. The vehicle disintegrated 55 seconds after launch sending debris and flaming fuel into the Atlantic Ocean. The Centaur, atop an Atlas D booster, was the first test of this propulsion stage.
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Cape Canaveral
UPI
America
Atlantic Ocean
Pennsy Central Merger OKed by Stockholders
New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroads won stockholder approval for a 5 billion merger creating a 22,000 mile system. Pennsy and Central stockholders voted strongly in Albany and Philadelphia, with ICC hearings still pending. TWU criticized the deal as threatening jobs and dominated by Wall Street interests.
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Pennsylvania
Hearings Commission
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N.Y
Philadelphia
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Central
Eephia
Bany
NYC
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ICC
Transport Workers Union of America
TWU
Wall Street
Union Area School District budget includes 14 mill tax hike
The board introduced a 950 537 budget with a 114 mill tax increase and a 110 000 loan from First National Bank to cover salaries and bills. The Shenango Presbytery narrowed its home for the aged site to New Wilmington after ruling out other communities.
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Union Area
First National Bank
Court Upholds Radar Arrest For Speeding
Lawrence County court sustains radar based speeding charge against Milan Bokan of Warren C asserting the speed on U S 422 near Slippery Rock on Jan 21 met proof standards. Bokan fined 15 dollars plus costs after pleading not guilty and waiving trial while contending a 50 mph limit. State police testified the radar device was tested prior to use.
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Lawrence County
John F. Henderson
Milan Bokan
Warren
U.S
Slippery Rock
Bokan
Marlin L. Miller
Police Week Fete Slated in New Castle
City prepares National Police Week events led by Cpl. Leon Sasiadek. Flags at half mast will fly at schools, the public square, Post Office, American Legion Home, and city building. An open house at police headquarters offers tours, ballpoint pens, balloons, and refreshments from 7 to 9 p.m. Sponsored by local Fraternal Order of Police with Mayor Steinbrink and Chief Birt cooperation.
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Cpl
Leon Sasiadek
New Castle
American Legion Home
Traffic Bureau
Detective Bureau
Traffic Court
Police
Herman F. Steinbrink
William J. Birt
Sixth Nuclear Sky Test Is Set Off
The United States conducted its sixth atmospheric nuclear explosion in the Pacific, likely yielding about 100000 tons of TNT. The device was air-dropped near Christmas Island, with four prior tests also using airborne devices. the fifth tested a Polaris missile warhead.
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Washington
UPS
United States
Pacific
Christmas Island
Daily Weather Report Slow clearing with cool temperatures today
Slow clearing today with continued cool air. Highs 48 to 54 in the north and 53 to 62 in the south portion. Frost likely in valleys tonight with lows 32 to 40. Thursday brings increasing clouds and slightly warmer air with a chance of showers late.
Plumbers Face Charges Over Code Violations
Public Safety Director Howard L. Reynolds told council that registered plumbers are ignoring the city plumbing code revised two years ago requiring licensed work and inspections. He cited a downtown remodeling where three lavatories were installed without vents and walls plastered despite inspector warnings. Council took no action. Reynolds will arrange a meeting with plumbers to resolve the issue.
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Public Safety
Howard L. Reynolds
Council
Reynolds
Robert W. Rainey
Plumbers’ Organization
City School Board backs 42 mill tax levy plan
New Castle area district plans a 42 mill tax levy to fund budget amid a board poll showing majority support. The closed session followed an open meeting at North Street School with coaches and administrators present. Conversations touched on avoiding curriculum cuts and PTA backing to prevent reductions.
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City School Board
New Castle Area
New Castle
Taylor
Planning Board
North St
William KE. Thompson
Mills
Lindy Lauro
New Castle High School
Connie Palumbo
NeCaHl
Austin Cowmeadow
North St. School
Thompson
Dorothy Rosenthal
New Castle Council of
Parent-Teacher Associations
Kennedy's Standby Tax Request Sidetracked in Congress
Congress laid to rest without ceremony President Kennedy's standby authority to cut income taxes. A banking committee study is planned while a $600 million immediate public works proposal is sought as a substitute. The broader temporary tax cut up to $10 billion faces strong opposition and little chance of passage.
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Washington
UPI
Congress
John J. Williams
Rdel
House
Senate
Gh Public Works Committee
Banking Committee
DiSalle Holds Narrow Lead In Ohio Primary
Ohio's governor race sees Michael V. DiSalle edge attorney general Mark McElroy as Richard Kennedy wins a Democratic congressman at large bid. Senate candidate Frank Lausche secures renomination, while Republican John Briley and Taft Jr. rise in their Ohio tallies. Indiana and West Virginia incumbents also sail to renomination.
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Ohio
Michael V. DiSalle
Mark McElroy
James A. Rhodes
Republcan
di Salle
Richard Kennedy
Cleveland
Lman
Frank J. Lausche
Senate
Toledo
John Briley
Robert A. Taft Jr
Lowell Fess
Simeon D. Fess
Indiana
West Virginia
Death notices listed for Salvatore Regna James Graham Edith Dean and Jennie Martin
Obituaries published for Salvatore Rainey Regna age 88 of 201 West Wabash Avenue James Graham age 64 of Ellwood City Edith May Dean age 69 of 36 North Mill Street and Jennie Martin age 83 of 215 F North Street.
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Salvatore (Rainey) Regna
W. Wabash Ave
James Graham
Ellwood City
Edith May Dean
N. Mill St
Jennie Martin
F. North St
U S Policies in Viet Nam Are Criticized
Communist forces gain new victories in Laos as rebels push royal government troops. Peiping radio claims clashes near Sam Neua and Boun on May 3 and 4 with heavy casualties, while Laos and U S officials offer no official comment amid regional political maneuvering.
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Laos
UPT
U.S
Peiping
Tokyo
Sam Neua
Sam Neva
Boun
Six Air Force Crew Killed in KC-135 Crash at Loring AFB
Six men aboard a KC135 Stratotanker died when the four engine aircraft crashed in swampy woods during takeoff on a fueling mission from Loring Air Force Base in Limestone Maine. An Air Force board of inquiry was convened to investigate the fatal accident. The $3.6 million aircraft belonged to the 42nd Air Refueling Squadron of the 42nd Bombardment Wing.
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Limestone
Maine
Air Force
Loring Air Force Base
Air Force Board of
42Nd Bombardment Wing
YWCA Tenants Informed Of Lease Termination
The YWCA tenants on the public square receive three months notice of lease termination. Pennsylvania Power Co has notified the association of its plan to purchase the property and proceed with plans to transfer ownership. The company announced a year ago its intention to build a new general office on the YWCA site and a neighboring Jefferson Street property.
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Young Women's Christian Assn
Public Square
Pennsylvania Power Co
YWCA
Jefferson St
Arthur Mometer Sees season moving past one third mark
The shakedown period ends and teams reassess form as early leaders cool and others rise. By month fifty seven the season nears a third of its schedule with fights for a solid spot likely ahead.
Pollock School Closing Plans Prompt Protests
A New Castle area plan to close Pollock Avenue School drew protests as the Planning Board approved a budget that excludes more than $30,000 needed to keep Pollock open. Residents like Angelo Barletto urged continuation, noting walking distances and crossing dangers while most Pollock students would transfer to Lincoln-Garfield or Thaddeus Stevens next year.
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Barletto
Taylor T
Taylor St
Thaddeus Stevens
Stevens
Pollock
Lincoln-Garfield
Mathews
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