Union City Tax Fight Set for August Court Date
Union City residents contest a $10 annual borough tax for services like fire protection and street lighting. Judge Samuel Rossiter ordered an August 21 hearing after the Citizens Committee of Union City challenged the levy as unconstitutional and inequitable. Borough solicitor William A. Peiffer and co-counsel filed briefs, noting the tax supports general revenues and mirrors a upheld Allentown measure.
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Union City
Erie County
Samuel
Rossiter
Citizens Committee of
William A. Peiffer Af Corry
Borough Council
Citizens Committee
Peiffer
Allentown
State Supreme Court
Cocounsel
William Kelly
George W. Schroeck
Erie
Kelly
Schroeck
Scout-Lifeguard Drowns in Monongahela River
A 16 year old Scout from West Virginia, Michael Garrett of Clarksburg, drowned in the Monongahela River at West Elizabeth during a scout outing. He was a lifeguard and considered an experienced swimmer among about 15 scouts.
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Lilinpunur Vary
West Virginia
Monongahela River
West Elizabeth
Michael Garrett
Clarksburg
Slayings of Civil Rights Workers Trigger FBI Action
Federal and state authorities tighten inquiry into the killings of three civil rights workers whose bodies were found after a 44 day search near Philadelphia Mississippi. Identification confirms Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner, with James Chaney identified tentatively. Autopsies show they were shot. Authorities withhold reasons for bulldozer and drag line use at the dam site.
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Jackson, Miss
FBI
Honolulu
Dick Gregory
Gregory
Temote
Philadelphia
Miss
Andrew Goodman
Michael Schwerner
James Chaney
Meridian
Goodman
Schwerner
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Roy K. Moore
Jackson
Washington
Moore
Birmingham
Ala
Wallflowers at Zoning Hearing Leave City Silent
A public hearing on a new zoning ordinance in Corry attracted almost no participants. Only Commission Chairman Louis Miller attended, joined later by Paul Taylor and H. J. Frontroth, and no local residents objected. The meeting adjourned without objections. next step is City Council hearing with potential ordinance passage.
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City Planning and Zoning Commission
Citizens of
Corry
Commission
Louis Miller
Miller
Paul Taylor
H. J. Frontroth
Taylor
Frontroth
Library progress noted at Corry board meeting in 1962 report
Corry Public Library board heard progress since Ruth Myers became librarian last September. New board member Wallace Young attended. July added 142 books. July circulation 2,476. 62 new registrants. Card catalog file completed. 1,215 biography cards prepared. Annual Jointure funding totaled 7,560. Population totals across Corry area 12,112. Registered borrowers 2,922, with 1,004 added in past year. 40 more card holders live outside the jointure towns.
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The
Corry
Spring Creek
Jointure
Spartansburg
Wattsburg
Clymer
Union City
Youngsville
Garland
Sherman
Senate backs Johnson actions in Southeast Asia
Two Senate committees approved a bipartisan resolution backing President Johnson’s military actions in Southeast Asia. Secretary Rusk and Defense leaders urged quick passage, saying the Gulf of Tonkin attacks show a broader Communist drive. Sen. Morse opposed, labeling it a predated declaration of war.
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Washington
Senate
Johnson
Southeast Asia
Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services
Dean Rusk
Congress
Wayne Morse
Dore
Foreign Relations Committee
Asia
Rusk
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Earle C. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
U.S
Gulf of Tonkin
Viet Nam
Laos
McNamara
Wheer
House Foreign Affairs Committee
House
D-Ore
Two Downed Yank Fliers Identified
Washington AP reports two Navy pilots listed as missing after their planes were shot down in North Vietnam are both Californians aged 26. Lt. (jg) Richard C. Sather and Lt. (jg) Everett Alvarez Jr. had 13 months and since November 1961 of Navy service respectively. Families hold to hope while Pentagon says it does not know if either is in enemy hands. Alvarez's wife fainted upon notice. his father and sister state cautious optimism. Another brief item notes Donald Patton, 8, of Pittock, dies from injuries in a car crash in Stowe Township.
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Washington
Pentagon
North Viet Nam
Richard C. Sather
Navy
Everett Alvarez Jr
Sather
Patricia Kriner
West Covina
Calif
Everett Alvarez
Alvarez
Tan Bee
US presses military buildup in Southeast Asia
The United States accelerates its Southeast Asia buildup as officials weigh Red China's possible reaction to President Johnson. Ho Chi Minh and North Viet Nam's leadership likely fear China more than the United States, while Congress moves to back Johnson's policy. Civil rights workers murder probe continues. a blonde music teacher becomes a truck driver amid career fatigue. Humphrey's fast-running VP nomination raises alarms Johnson might feel pressure.
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United States
Southeast Asia
Red China
Johnson
Ho Chi Minh
North Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Sen
Hubert H. Humphrey
Washington
United State
China
Foundation Seen To Fold After Final $96 Million Gift
YORK AP The James Foundation will end its existence after giving away its last 96 million. Founded in the will of Arthur Charles James who owned a large railroad stake, the fund operated 25 years and dispersed 92 grants ranging from 100000 to 4.5 million to institutions.
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Nine York
The
James Foundation
Arthur Charles James
United States
International Iess
American Natural Gas
Jackie Flies To Venice A Kennedy Cruise Departure
Mrs John P Kennedy flies from London to Venice for an Adriatic cruise aboard oil magnate Charles B Wrightsman’s yacht. First class seating caused split arrangements with Lady Harlech and Mrs Kennedy in front, while Lord Harlech and the escort traveled tourist. This marks her first international trip since the president's assassination, after spending the night in London with Prince Radziwill and his sister.
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London
John P. Kennedy
Venice
Kennedy
Lady Harlech
Britain
Washington
Lord Harlech
Secret Service
Charles B. Wrightsman
United States
Prince
Sanislaus Radziwill
Baseball tragedy claims 16 year old player in McAllen
Robert Arrambide, a 16 year old outfielder for San Antonio Southside Colt League, died last night after being struck in the head by a thrown ball during a game in McAllen Texas. The accident shocked players coaches and local fans as the team mourned the loss and authorities investigated the incident.
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Mcallen
Tex
Robert Arrambide
San Antonio
Colt League
Russia's reaction to U S raids shows a tightrope stance
AP report from United Nations outlines Moscow's cautious response to U S retaliation against North Vietnam. It notes the Tass statement condemning U S actions while Khrushchev avoids direct criticism, seeking time to gauge U N proceedings and avoid widening conflict. The piece highlights Sino Soviet tensions and the risk of a world communist split over strategy and action.
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William L. Ryan
United Nations
N.Y
Soviet Union
Southeast Asia
Khrushchev
U.S
Viet Nam
Moscow
Soviet Bloc
China
Asia
Tass
Tonkin Gulf
Red China
U.N. Security Council
United States
Fined 67 Cents For Violating Ancient Pa Law
Ray HLF. Peffer of York was fined 67 cents for violating a 17 year old law. Justice Kathryn Clark Lancaster imposed the fine for public intoxication after police found him asleep in his car by the Route 30 bypass. Peffer also owed nine dollars in court costs under the 1794 blue law.
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Lancaster
Ray Hlf
Peffer
York
Justice of the
Kathryn Clark
Lancaster County
Abandoned Car Law Confusion Hits East Columbus Property
Property owner John Gizzie faces a stalled decision over a car owned by Lawrence Morton parked at 9 East Columbus Avenue. An amendment to the state code allows Gizzie to remove the vehicle but lacks a clear destination. Morton risks fines or jail every 25 days if the car remains. Police say Gizzie could be cited if he pushes it to the street. Alderman Porter Auer has 15 days to notify Morton, who then has 10 days to respond.
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East Columbus Avenue
John Gizzie
Meadville
Lawrence Morton
Phoenix Hotel
Morton
Gizzie
Parage
Harley Drake
Porter Auer
Drake
Stron
United States Plans Military Buildup in Viet Nam
United States officials announce a stepped up military buildup in Southeast Asia amid tense China and North Viet Nam actions. Secretary Rusk calls the situation explosive as U.S. forces including the carrier Ranger and 12 destroyers are moved toward the crisis zone in response to perceived threats and rhetoric from Beijing.
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Peking
United States
North Viet Nam
U.S
Dean Rusk
Rusk
Southeast Asia
Ranger
South Viet Nam
Saigon
Saigon Tightens Watch As U S Air Force Jets Arrive
About 80 U S Air Force B57 bombers join American and South Vietnamese forces to deter a North Vietnamese attack. A steady airlift builds troops and materiel near the North frontier while air traffic slows. Rumors about Ho Chi Minh and MIGs lack confirmation as US notes on torpedo boat attacks await delivery.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
Gulf of Tonkin
South Viet Nam
Okinawa
da Nang
South China Sea
Aus
Ho Chi Minh
North Viet Nam
North Vietnamese Communist Party
United States
7Th Fleet
Ans
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Phe
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Tonkin
Hainan
Quong Khe
Hailand
de Nang
Cambodia
Ninh How
South Ching Sea
Gulf
Hainan Island
da Hang
Tot
Piptsburgh
Donald Patton
Pittock
Ohig Valley General Hospital
Stowe
News Digest
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Cers
Jackie
Russia
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