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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1963
Page
1
Harrisburg AP reports Pennsylvania lawmakers brace for a fiery special session on legislative reapportionment. The 25th special meeting in state history begins at noon tomorrow amid anticipated increased workload and high stakes.
A dynamite blast damaged a dormitory at the Penn State extension center site in Juniata Gap near Altoona causing $40 000 in damage and delaying construction of a $1 25 million project. Police suspect a professional demolitionist amid labor disputes at the site linked to past clashes between union and non union workers.
William J Clark 87 of 1025 Lakeview Ave St Petersburg Fla longtime archi tect from New Castle was fatally injured when struck by a car in St Petersburg at 7 15 p m yesterday He died at 11 15 p m four hours later His injuries included broken legs He lived summers with Mrs Robert L Wallace of 1301 Delaware Ave New Castle A charter member of Highland Church and designer of its structure He retired from William G Eckles Co Architects in 1955 after 55 years in the field He planned Grove City College buildings and Westminster College projects Surviving are siblings and a brother attorney C Kenneth Clark of Youngstown Arrangements by Robert A Myers Home For Funerals of 208 N Jefferson St
William Vasser 18, Westinghouse High senior and standout right end, died from chest and abdominal stab wounds after a Sunday attack as he defended himself against a gang. Autopsy cited shock and hemorrhage. Several youths were detained and charges expected today. Vasser helped Westinghouse defeat Allegheny 46 6 for the City League title. He wore number 47 and had college scholarship offers.
Dr. Paul B. Underwood Jr. presented findings from a study of 4,440 women across 16,000 pregnancies showing that heavier cigarette smoking in pregnancy correlates with lower birth weights. He noted higher prematurity rates and a slight rise in abortion among smokers, while stillbirth rates remained unchanged, suggesting nutrition also influences outcomes.
The official recount of last week's election in New Castle, Pennsylvania paused after an empty ballot box from the 3rd Precinct of the 4th Ward was found. Officials say the missing ballots were likely an honest mistake and that the box will be resealed after counting. Democrats and Republicans weighed challenges and further action.
Increasing cloudiness this afternoon and tonight with a chance of a few showers tonight. cooler today and tonight with highs 50 to 56 and lows 30 to 37. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy and cooler with scattered showers mixed with snow flurries at higher elevations.
Former President Eisenhower endorsed Governor Rockefeller's call for front runner debates as a way to inform voters. He said a Nixon compromise could emerge if the Republican convention deadlocks, and he defended Nixon personally while noting Goldwater's popularity may not yet reflect his positions.
More than 10 000 persons are expected to line city streets for the Veterans Day parade at 7 30 p m. Seventy marching units include 15 bands 30 military outfits and 12 beauty queens. Police ban parking along the route. President Kennedy led national observances at Arlington Cemetery with Gen David M Shoup delivering the main address. Sen Keating urged Congress to form an independent panel to study the draft and manpower amid changing military needs.
Ellwood City pursues PROJECT 70 funds to develop a park at Rock Point as reported in the local news. The story notes a factory strike settlement and sports results, including Neshannock High finishing the season 5-5.
Edward L. Kay Jr. of New Castle spent 17 hours in Forest County while turkey hunting near Wewinkle before volunteers and authorities located him. Diabetic condition led to a prolonged manhunt. he followed fire truck sirens to safety at 10 a.m. Sunday, saying he felt fine aside from sore feet.
The notice lists several local deaths with ages and addresses: Mrs. Jessie G Crunkleton 245 W Grant St Miss Gretta I Clawson 84 2801 Ellwood Road Roy Powell 20 Mercer Road William M Powell 22 Sharpsville Henry C Kiesling 82 Ellwood City Mrs George F Thornton Sr 82 705 Sutton St William Clark 87 1301 Delaware Ave Mrs J Etta Walker Mathers 95 1613 Pulaski Road Roy L Bauder 26 Portersville all announced in a Monday death record dated November 11 1963
Mercer County brothers die and another rider injured when a high speed car crashes along Pa 18 seven miles north of New Castle. Roy Powell 20, Roy M Powell 23, and William M Powell 23 die or are injured. Lawrence Reinhardt 15 treated and released. Six others escape with minor injuries as car flies 53 feet after a gulley.
A New Castle News survey finds a split on a female U S president with support from some professionals and a League of Women Voters member, while opponents cite gender as a barrier. Respondents stress qualifications, with several implying a woman would need male-like traits to succeed.
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