Funeral directors aid recovery after USAir Flight 427 crash
Lawrence County funeral directors volunteered for recovery and identification of victims after USAir Flight 427 crashed near Aliquippa, a task that overwhelmed even Johnstown flood memories. Joe Tomon spent hours in wreckage seeking identifying clues for 132 victims, facing a daunting, uncertain process.
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Steelers Break Cleveland Jinx With 17–10 Win
The Pittsburgh Steelers overcame a rough start at Cleveland Stadium to win 17-10, ending a five-year drought there and snapping a 1-11 mark in Cleveland over 12 seasons after a nine-penalty first quarter. The piece notes New Castle News photographer and page 23 coverage, and contrasts Westminster Titans 38-6 victory over Geneva Tornadoes.
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Pilot Killed as Plane Crashes on White House Lawn
A small red and white Cessna breached the restricted zone and struck the South Lawn near Blair House, killing the pilot. Witnesses noted a swift crash with limited fire and no immediate security gunfire. Secret Service pursued leads, focusing on a possible mental health history. President Clinton and family were nearby across the street.
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Weekend celebration draws crowds to four local events
Beautiful weather spurred hundreds to attend St. Vincent DePaul Church Festival Wings Weekend air show and Okto berfest. County residents praised the efforts and enjoyed the weekend events with great value and satisfaction.
Jessica TandyDies Star of Driving Miss Daisy Dead at85
New York AP Jessica Tandy star of Driving Miss Daisy has died of ovarian cancer at 85 after a four year illness. She won an Oscar for the film and earlier earned fame on Broadway beginning with Blanche Du Bois in A Streetcar Named Desire in 1947. Her husband Hume Cronyn was with her at their Easton Connecticut home.
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Death Notices Sept 12 1994
Deaths listed include Dale G. Ango 82 of 114 W Madison Ave Charles G Blakely 77 of 810 Oak St Donald J Hoffman 81 of Volant Rd Robert E Leonhardt 47 of 498 Randall Drive Harry M Long 63 of 209 Woodland Drive George C Reynolds 82 of 928 Temple Ave Harry A Wilkins 84 of 134 N Mercer St Charlotte L Yough 61 of 201 Caldwell Ave.
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W. Madison Ave
Charles G. Blakely
Oak St
Donald J. Hoffman
Volant RD
Robert E. Leonhardt
Randall Drive
Harry M. Long
Woodland Drive
George C. Reynolds
Temple Ave
Harry A. Wilkins
N. Mercer St
Charlotte L. Yough
Caldwell Ave
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