3 Year Old Rescued From 100 Foot Abandoned Well
In Fremont California a 3 year old boy named Jerry Bettencourt was pulled to safety after being trapped for about two and a half hours in a 100 foot deep abandoned well. Rescue crews of over 60 men dug a parallel shaft to reach him. The child who has asthma followed instructions during the perilous operation.
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Fremont
Calif
UPI
Jerry Bettencourt
Jerry
Bettencourt
Gary
Patricia Bettencourt
Officials Ask City Assessor To Quit Post
City tax assessor George D Gregg faced a council bid for resignation led by Councilman William J Watkins and Mayor John C Jordan. The motion failed 3-2, Gregg will answer charges at a hearing and did not commit to resigning. Gregg defended absent days as field work and defended his assessments as consistent with prior policy.
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George D. Gregg
William J. Watkins
Watkins
John C. Jordan
Gregg
Jordan
Pennsylvania Power Co
Federal Plaza
Philadelphia
New Castle Post Office Facade Undergoes Cleaning and Repair
Tri-State Water Proofing Co of Pittsburgh began sand blasting the New Castle post office facade today using 1,200 pounds of water pressure. The $5,600 contract awarded June 11 covers cleaning, repair, and waterproofing of exterior masonry, with completion expected in 30 days.
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New Castle
Tri-State Water Proofing Co
Pittsburgh
Tri-State
Council defeats mayor effort to fire four crossing guards
Mayor John C. Jordan lost a 3-2 council vote over dismissing four school crossing guards. Solicitor says only council can fire hires, leaving four intersections to be staffed by police until the dispute is resolved. Police will cover three daily shifts at Orchard N Liberty, S Mill Reynolds, Harrison Williams, and Pearson Taylor.
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John C. Jordan
Robert M. White
Martha Palmiro
N. Lafayette St
Helen Cotellesse
Friendship St
William J. Lawton
E. Washington St
Mary Marz
Anthony Serignese
E. Lutton St
Nellie A. Mazzei
Christine Marchand
N. Liberty St
James V. DeLawrence
McGrath Ave
Orchard St
S. Mill St
Reynolds St
Harrison St
Williams St
Pearson St
Taylor St
Nick A. Cubellis
Wil
Senate Set For Vote On Health Care Plan
Senate leaders count on liberal Democrats to pass a compromise Medicare bill backed by President Johnson. The measure would extend 45 days hospitalization and 60 days nursing home care with new financing through higher Social Security payroll taxes and a raised earnings base.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
Barry M. Goldwater
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
Mine Waste Probe Now Under Way
Harrisburg authorities launch a survey of the anthracite and bituminous regions to ensure mine waste disposal permits are secured. Notices will warn of unlicensed dumping as a separate contract for a $100,000 mine drainage pilot plant is awarded to Dorr-Oliver, Inc. and Hazelton. Governor Scranton calls the project a practical step toward treating mine drainage.
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Harrisburg
UPI
H. Beecher Charmbury
Charmbury
Dorr-Oliver, Inc
Stamford
William W. Scranton
Sgt Alvin York Reported Near Death
World War I hero Sgt. Alvin York, aged 76, was reported near death at Veterans Hospital in Nashville Tennessee after an acute bladder infection. The Medal of Honor recipient had been hospitalized Tuesday night amid declining health.
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Nashville, Tenn
UPI
Alvin York
Veterans Hospital
New Wilmington Club Honors Dr Elizabeth McLaughry
A new club in Wilmington plans to honor Dr Elizabeth McLaughry at a flower show. The feature appears in the Today’s News insert with community tribute and event details.
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New Wilmington
Elizabeth McLaughry
Death Record James W. Hamilton
James W. Hamilton, 80, of 56 S. Lee Ave, died Wednesday September 2 1964. Survived by family and friends. Funeral arrangements announced by local funeral home.
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James W. Hamilton
S. Lee Ave
Stan Musial Hospitalized In St. Louis
St. Louis star Stan Musial was hospitalized in fair condition with dehydration and viral enteritis after a Tuesday night illness at Busch Stadium. Dr. I C Middleman said the 43 year old is under observation at St. Louis Jewish Hospital receiving IV fluids and tests.
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ST. Louis, Mo
UPI
St. Louis
Musial
Jewish Hospital
Detroit Voters Endorse Housing Discrimination Ordinance
Detroit residents approve the controversial home owners rights ordinance by a final vote of 137 671 to 114 743. The issue shapes city politics as Thomas Poindexter advances to the Common Council amid statewide GOP and Democratic contests.
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Detroit
APD
Michigan
Motor City
Thomas Poindexter
GOP
Elly Peterson
National Republican Party
U. S. Senate
Philip A. Hart
Neil Staebler
Wayne County
NAACP
Samuel Olsen
Washington
John Lesinski
Romney
Staebler
Jerome Cavanagh
State Civil Rights Commission
Weather Forecast for Western Pennsylvania
Fair and cool today with a rise in temperatures to 68 to 75 degrees and a low around 48 to 56 tonight. Thursday should bring fair skies and warmer conditions with lighter winds. Lake Erie has easterly winds 8 to 15 knots today turning southeasterly tonight. Maximum 79 and minimum 48 reported with heavy dew and Shenango River at 4.1 feet.
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Pennsylvania
Lake Erie
Dora Near Hurricane Status Today
Tropical storm Dora, the season’s fourth tropical system, was expected to become a hurricane by nightfall. Forecasters said Dora had 70 mph winds at midnight and was moving west-northwest at 17 mph toward the Leeward Islands with a likely hurricane formation.
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San Juan
P. R
Johnson orders FBI probe of Baker kickback charge
President Johnson ordered the FBI to investigate a Republican charge that former Senate aide Robert G. Baker was involved in a $25,000 campaign contribution kickback case. The move follows Sen. John J. Williams who accused Baker and Matthew McCloskey, with funds reportedly going to the Kennedy Johnson campaign fund in 1960.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
FBI
Senate
Robert G. Baker
White House
George E. Reedy
John J. Williams
R-Del
Baker
Ireland
Matthew McCloskey
Reedy
Justice Department
Williams
Instigators Known New York Suspects Questioned
Philadelphia police say a small group of conspirators instigated a three day riot in North Philadelphia’s Jungle area. The mob damaged about 200 stores, with millions in damages and hundreds injured. Federal agents joined a five way probe as investigators identified principal instigators.
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Phiadelphia
UPI
Philadelphia
James H. J. Tate
Howard R. Leary
U.S. Atty
Drew O'Keefe
FBI
Secret Service
Federal
U.S
Alcohol Tax Unit
Columbia Ave
Navy Pilot Escapes Captivity in Laos Action
U S Navy Lt. Charles F. Klusmann, shot down over Laos and captured June 6, escaped and reached Thailand. He is believed en route home, with evacuation to American facilities outside Thailand planned. The escape is viewed as a major Cold War event and details remain undisclosed.
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UPI
Charles F. Khismann
Laos
Thailand
Fred Klusmann
John
Bangkok
U.S. Navy
Charles F. Klusmann
Klusmann
U.S
United States
Sara
San Diego
Calif
Udorn
Souvanna Phouma
Westminster College to start 1964 65 with record enrollment
Westminster College in New Wilmington begins its 112th academic year with a record undergraduate enrollment of 1 208 and about 400 graduate students expected for master of education programs. Freshman orientation runs Sept 11 with registration Sept 15 for undergraduates and Sept 12 for graduates. classes start Sept 16.
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NEW Wilmington - Westminster College
Westminster
Navy
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