Plaza Opens New Murphy Store Route Bypass Plaza Ceremony
The G C Murphy Company's new store opened its doors at 10 a.m. today at the Route and Bypass Plaza. Mayor Edward Zarger cuts the ribbon, flanked by Charles Sanders, R T Tracey, Artie Shaw, and W W Morriss in the ceremonial photo.
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G.C. Murphy Company
Route & Bypass
Edward
Zarger
Charles Sanders
Murphy Co
R.T. Tracey
Murphy's
Artie Shaw
W.W. Morriss
Endsley
Swigert Prepares to Join Apollo 13 Crew for Moon Launch
Backup astronaut John L. Swigert Jr. trains in a spaceship simulator with James Lovell and Fred Haise to test rendezvous and docking in lunar orbit and aborts. The issue is whether Swigert, new to spaceflight, can coordinate with the seasoned crew as Thomas Mattingly may be replaced due to measles exposure. Lovell initially resisted but may decide after Friday trials.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
John L. Swigert Jr
Swigert
James A. Lovell Jr
Fred W. Haise Jr
Lovell, Haise
Thomas K. Mattingly
Mattingly
Lovell
Haise
Fra Maura
Charles A. Berry
Berry
Charles Duke
John W. Young
Duke
Houston
Manned Spacecraft Center
Moon
Young
Postal Wage Increases Pass House
The Senate approved a 6 percent across the board pay raise for postal workers and most federal employees, sending the measure to the House despite fiscal objections. Amendments to limit raises or replace the formula were defeated as supporters argued negotiated funding could cover the cost.
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Washington
Senate
House
Senators Urge Nixon To Seek Senate Input On Next Nomination
After the Senate rejected Judge G Harrold Carswell for the Supreme Court 51 45 Republican senators urged President Nixon to consult them before any future nomination. Press secretary Ziegler offered no timeline noting another nomination in due course while Fox aides hinted at possible waiting until after the November election.
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Washington
Senate
Supreme Court
Nixon
G. Harrold Carswell
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Robert J. Dole
R-Kan
Carswell
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Richard S. Schweiker
Ziegler
U.S. Court of Appeals
Spiro Tagnew
Marlow Cook
R-Ky
High Court
Clement F. Haynsworth Jr
GOP
Scott
U.S. Senate
Congress Approves Nixon Plan to Stop Rail Strike
Congress cleared for President Nixon a bill to halt a looming nationwide rail strike this Saturday amid ongoing wildcat actions. The measure passed the House 8 to 3 after quick Senate approval, despite questions of constitutionality raised by Rep. Dingell. In Louisville, about 400 L and N shopcraft workers walked out in protest, with picket lines at all facilities. The pact from December, rejected by the sheet metal workers, remains the central dispute as the 37 day freeze nears expiration.
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Washington
Congress
Nixon
John D. Dingell
D-Mich
House
Dingell
Senate
Louisville
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co
L&n
L&n Shopcraft Federation
Fights To Affect New Elections Over Supreme Court Vacancy
Washington AP report notes the Senate rejection of Carswell and Haynsworth shapes campaign strategy. Senator Dole urges delay of new nominees until after the November congressional elections to frame the issue as a shift toward conservatism, while Harris warns it could backfire on Republicans. Thirteen Republicans joined 28 Democrats in the 51 to 45 vote.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Nixon
Senate
G. Harrold Carswell
Robert J. Dole
R-Kans
Dole
Carswell
Clement F. Haynsworth Jr
Court
Oklahoma
Fred R. Harris
Democratic National Committee
Winston L. Prouty
Vermont
Charles Goodell
New York
Hiram L. Fong
Hawaii
Allied Death Tolls Up Greatly In Viet
SAIGON AP The new enemy offensive pushed American battlefield deaths last week to the highest weekly total in six months and inflicted the heaviest South Vietnamese losses in more than two years. The weekly casualty report listed 130 American, 754 South Vietnamese and 3,336 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong killed in action with 1,179 Americans and 1,716 government troops wounded. The enemy total was the highest in seven months. An informed source said the intensified attacks and allied losses could influence President Nixon's troop withdrawal decisions. The weekly tally raised U.S. casualties in the war to 41,274 killed and 272,281 wounded. Saigon's military toll stood at 103,261 killed and 212,086 wounded, with the allies reporting 618,061 enemy killed. In Tet’s first week, the allies had a 13-1 kill ratio. in the latest opener it was 3.7 to 1 as the enemy avoids large formations. The campaign continued with Dak Seang Special Forces camp near the Laos border under siege as South Vietnamese troops near the camp engaged in heavy fighting.
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Saigon
Nixon
Vietnam
Kijled
Dak Seang
Highlands
Fund Leaps by $1,000 a Day for Easter Tragedy Fund
The Journal reports the Easter Sunday fire fund growing at about $1000 daily with donations from The Marine Bank Corry Savings and Loan and local groups. Cash checks and memorial editions flow in from Carry Meadville Erie and Harrisburg offices as volunteers push sales and distribution.
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Irene Dippel
Carry
Erie County
Girard
Journal
Marine Bank
Corry Savings and Loan Association
The
Corry Bridge and Supply Co
Bedford Fire Department No. 1
Bedford Daily Gazette
Corry Tragedy Honored in Congressional Record Tribute
The House honors volunteer firefighters as Congressman John P. Saylor of Pennsylvania urges a national Volunteer Firemen's Week. He inserts an account of the Corry Istal fire into the Congressional Record following his remarks, linking the tragedy to his call for a nationwide observance.
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Corry
Congressional Record
John P. Saylor
Pennsylvania
Saylor
Washington, D.C
R-Pa
B F Goodrich recalls 42655 auto tires in safety bid
Akron Ohio AP The B F Goodrich Co recalls 42855 Silvertown 660 Rayon four ply passenger tires at the National Highway Safety Bureau request. Recalled sizes 6 5 13 and 8 55 14 include 350693 tires with bearing serial numbers W300 W398 W307 W209 X301 302 306 X07 09 7302 303 2908 2399 and splitting 6062 tires ending in X398. Tires replaced via warranty by stores or dealers. Hortense Gabel retained as rent controls consultant by New York City.
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Akron, Ohio
B. F. Goodrich Co
Silvertown
National Highway Safety Bureau
U.S. Department of Transportation
Goodrich
Army Dinner To Kick Off Fund Appeal
The Salvation Army will launch its capital fund drive with the first annual Community Citizens Dinner at the Venture Inn on April 20. The event informs the public on the citadel’s aims and operations, with a goal of 100000 locally and 200000 from other sources. Attorney Walter Peake chairs the campaign. the dinner is open to the public and costs are dutch treat. The plan includes a new citadel in the Fourth Ward urban renewal area to support seven days a week programs and Sunday services, replacing the condemned East Washington street citadel. The Pittsburgh brass ensemble will entertain.
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Salvation Army
Venture Inn
Army
Frank Grice
Salvation Army Advisory Board
Walter 5. Peake
Grice
Fourth Ward
East Washington Street
Pittsburgh
Burned Bennett's Apparel Store to Be Torn Down
George Orcutt confirmed the former Bennett's Apparel Store building will be torn down. The J Cresgent firm that removed debris from nearby fires left some equipment on site while awaiting insurance guidance. Orcutt said repair costs are prohibitive and urged Crosscut to hold equipment until final word arrives.
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Bennett's Apparel
George Orcutt
Orcutt
The
Journal Today
J,.w. Cresgent
Sherwin- Wilkiains
Crosscut
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