Thousands Flee as Celia Aims at Texas Coast
Hurricane Celia with 90 mph winds drives thousands from Port Aransas and North Corpus Christi as authorities warn of eight inches of rain and dangerous tides. Mobile homes risk, evacuee delays, and coastwide preparations mark the unfolding storm scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corpus Christi
Tex
Celia
Texas
Port Aransas
Mustang Island
Corpus Christi Beach
Bayfront
C. C. Hagan
Galveston
Houston
Miles
Oklahoma
Ellington Air Force Base
Lockbourne Air Force Base
Ohio
Baytown
Texas City
Texas Department of Public Safety
Erie Firemen Raise Funds For Memorial Amid Sale Records
The Easter Sunday fire survivors memorial fund increased to about 37962 with $2300+ in recent donations. West Lake Hose Company led a $2013 check from memorial edition sales, plus $100 each from Mercer and Crawford County Firemen’s Auxiliaries, $50 from Seward Auxiliary, $25 from Mrs Florence Holton, $3 from Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. McWilliams, and other supporters. A city park monument is planned for dedication in September during Firemen’s Week.
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West Lake Hose Company of
Erie
Hose Company
Mercer County Firemen’s Auxiliary
Crawford County Firemen's Auxiliary
Seward
Volunteer Fire Company
Florence Holton
Friendship Fire and Hose Company
Shamokin
Lawrence W. McWilliams
Midmonth
Reapportionment Plans Tied to 1970 Census
Washington reports that the 1970 census will shape the 93rd Congress in 1973 and determine how Pennsylvania’s representation may change. U S Rep. Joseph P. Vigorito outlined a special report on reapportionment showing shifts since 1960 and the drive toward equal per district populations under the one man one vote principle. The process calls for population totals by state to the President by December 1, 1970 and a census apportionment report to Congress by January 1971.
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Washington
Congress
Pennsylvania
U.S
Joseph P. Vigorito
United States
Vigorito
Weekend Crash Kills Wattsburg Woman and Daughter
A three car collision on Route 8 north of Lowville killed Mrs. William Young, 33, and her daughter Christine, in a crash that also involved J Floyd Smith of Erie and Frederick M. Fiske of Washington DC. Young had just been named supervising principal at Union City Area High School and assumed duties July 21 after a year at Wattsburg Area High School. Coroner Merle Wood said both victims died instantly. The incident prompted state police to note other weekend accidents including a hit and run and two two car crashes with no injuries.
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Union City Area High School
Lowville
William Young
Christine
Young
Union City
Wattsburg Area High School
G.C. Murphy Co
Corry Plaza
Warren Flying Club
Lawrence Airport
Murphy
Oscar Gilson
West Frederick Street
Artie Shaw
Shaw
Lawrence
Frank Lucie
Lucie
Wattsburg
Youngs
William Jr
J. Floyd Smith
Erie
Smith
Frederick M. Fiske
Washington, D.C
Merle Wood
Corry
Dana J. Little
Little
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Horse Tramples Youth To Death In Oil City Stable
Oil City youth Richard S. Slater, 16, died when an excited horse knocked him down in a local stable near Oil City. State Police from Franklin identified the victim and said he was pronounced dead at the scene after the incident yesterday afternoon.
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Oil City
Franklin
Richard S. Slater
Here
Slater
Continue Search For 300 Feared Dead In Sinking
In Nevis and St. Kitts an AP report details a 75-foot ferry carrying about 180 passengers that capsized and sank in five minutes off Nevis. Authorities fear 175 to 200 deaths. 43 bodies recovered, 88 survivors. Captain James Ponteen believed trapped inside the hull with the vessel in 130 feet of water near St John. Coast Guard divers to inspect the wreck later. Survivor accounts describe panic and people leaping overboard as the boat lurched. Phillip Miller and Sea Hunter No. 1 saved 62 of 65 aboard on the first rescue run, then aided 17 more survivors and 27 bodies on the second trip.
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Nevis
West Indies
St. Kitts
Canada
England
U.S. Coast Guard
James Ponteen
Coast Guard
Edrade Walwyn
Christena
Lee Moore
Basseterre
Charlestown
Diana Williams
Phillip Miller
Pompano Beach
Fla
Hijacker Observes 747 With Castro in San Juan Visit
A bearded hijacker forced a Pan Am 747 to Havana then Miami and Puerto Rico. Castro examined the jet for over 30 minutes at Jose Marti airport while pilot Capt. Augustus Watkins answered questions about the 747s capacity and performance. The 52 minute stay to Cuba delayed arrival. the hijacker sought to retrieve luggage but lacked equipment.
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San Juan
P.R
Fidel Castro
Havana
Miami
Puerto Rico
Che Guevara
New York
Augustus Watkins
Cuba
Castro
Jose Marti
Watkins
Eee
Fier
Watkins Eeees
Kennedy decision on Johnson running mate and Vietnam pullback
Former aide Kenneth O'Donnell recounts Kennedy chose Lyndon Johnson as running mate in 1960 to avoid him as Senate leader. He also says Kennedy doubted U.S. path in Vietnam, favoring cautious withdrawal. Mansfield later urged more troops then withdrawal. Details cover Kennedy era leadership and Vietnam strategy amid NFL owners meeting aftermath.
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New York
Kenneth O'Donnell
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson
Senate
Kenedy Steins Saan A A
Sen
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Vietnam
Ann
Mansfield
Kennedy
Waibieion Post
Sec
O’donnell
United States
Lyndon Johnson
Lyndon Fice
Bike Mansfeld
Paulus MacArthur
Chores de Gaulle
Tallilland
Pentagon
MacArthur
Cee
Anet Malltary
Enor
O'Donnell
31 Merchants Ready For Bazaar Date
The 13th Annual Sidewalk Bazaar Days sale opens Thursday with ribbon cutting at 9 am on North Center and Washington streets. A breakfast at Corry Motor Inn precedes a three day event with 31 merchants, a five piece band, floats, and booths by Rainbow Girls and several local organizations. Richard Brostrom announces a $55 bond drawing at about 4 pm Saturday with merchant registration possible through the day.
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North Center
Washington Streets
Corry Motor Inn
Corry Chamber of Commerce
North Center Street
Cepribateas
Dennis Frushone
The
Chamber
Rainbow Girls
Women's Relief Corps
Corry Jayettes
Tee Center
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Erie Firemen
National Football League
Players Association
Pete Rozelle
New Haven
Middlefield
Conn
Vernon Troyer
Hawkins-Troyer Dodge
JFK
Southeast Asia
South Vietnam
Schramm
Cowboys
Clint Murchison
Port Avenue
League
NFL
Manhattan
Lesgue
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