Nigeria’s Secession Crisis Flares Amid Conflicting Appeals
In Addis Ababa talks a Nigerian official urged rebels to seek amnesty and a peaceful solution while warning perseverance is needed. Enahoro returns undecided as Biafran leaders refuse reunification, with federal forces hampered by transport and weather but bolstered by weapons from Spain and jet bombers. Relief talks advance as Nigeria contemplates mercy flights under Red Cross oversight to ensure neutral airstrips and restrict arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Gdumegwu Ojulewa
Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Tousday
Addis
Spain
Red Grass
Biafra
Red Cross
Local notices list admissions and discharges in Corry region
A cluttered public notice shows admissions and discharges for residents including James Morton and Robert Girandin, with addresses in Snyder Circle and Hauppauge. It mentions community notices for Red Cross blood drives and a blood program class led by Mrs. Lindstrom, plus August 28th details and local store openings.
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James Morton
Snyder Circle
Ted Welms
North Center Street
Jack Whiteley
R. D
Corry
Debora
Steve Swantek
Robert Girandin
Haupauge
Nie Voy
Kool
Harry Kent
Sesgestente
Steete Ie Seageate Jane
James Bennett
OrTy
Sheila
Paul Lindstrom
Wed- Corry
Evelyn Crane
Sherman
Tesday
Red Cross
Beales
Friday Fish Fry Draws Crowds and Specials
Friday night fish fry offers all you can eat with adults 1.25 and children 0.75. Takeout also available at 1.25. Fast service noted with wording about new club start and fall shopping tips. Katherine's in Corry and Union City advertised easy shopping. WOTM meeting set for Thursday with officers at 7:30 and coworkers at 8 p m. Balloting at 204 BOD MAM OD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estes Tees
Katherine's
Corry
Union City
Stalin
WOTM
Murder Trial Chief Witness Pleads Loss Of Memory
In Alameda County Superior Court Huey Newton case chief prosecution witness Del Ross invoked the Fifth Amendment and memory loss, was excused, as prosecutor Jensen said four witnesses remain. Ross testified before a tape dispute and Newton’s defense, while a Kaiser Hospital nurse and doctor described Newton as agitated and in need of tranquilizers. Corrine Leonard testified Newton berated her for not acting promptly.
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Oakland
Calif
Huey Newton
Lowell Jensen
Alameda County Superior Court
John Davis
Newton
del Ross
Ross
Charles Garry
Garry
Grand Jury
Jensen
Kaiser Hospital
Thomas Finch
Corrine Leonard
Five Die After Peering Into Fishing Boat Hold
Hydrogen sulfide, a lethal gas formed by decomposing organic matter, is identified as the cause of five deaths when men peered into the hold of the Novelty fishing boat at Charlotte Harbor docks. A sixth man revived, authorities pursue the gas source as autopsies confirm lethal exposure and the ship remains tied at the docks.
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Fort Myers, Fla
Wallace M. Graves Jr
Fort Myers
Tinsday
Novelty
Protein Product Co
Charlotte Harbour
Lawrence Finley
Francis D. Webb
Peace Dale
R.I
Graves
Lee County
James Loeffler
Texas Gulf executives face illegal trading convictions upheld
SEC director Coates and Kenneth H. Darke are named in the case. The appeals court upheld the lower court’s conviction of David M. Crawford, Texas Gulf’s secretary, and Clayton for illegal trading activity in Texas Gulf stock. Thomas Lamont, formerly vice chairman at Morgan Guaranty Trust and Texas Gulf director, died after exoneration in 1966 and his charges were dropped. The record notes Lamont’s death followed exoneration and dropping of charges after his death.
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Coates
Kenneth H. Darke
Bcologist
David M. Crawford
Texas Gulf
Clayton
Thomas
Lamont
Morgan Guaranty Trust Co
Nixon Woos Rivals In Unity Bid
Nixon works to unite GOP factions ahead of the 1968 White House race. He meets Rockefeller supporters and plans a conference with the defeated rival August 21 while seeking a Lindsay meeting to discuss urban issues and campaign roles. Ellsworth says Rockefeller and Lindsay pledged support for the ticket.
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San Diego
Calif
Richard M. Nixon
White House
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
John V. Lindsay
Rockefeller
Lindsay
Robert Ellsworth
Nixon
Ellsworth
Fifth Avenue
Plaza Proposal In Meadville Annexed Area Headache
Meadville council discussed city involvement in West Mead Township’s shopping plaza approval. Councilman Hawkins urged postponing August 20 zoning and water sewer talks until zoning is resolved, citing traffic, health, snow removal, law enforcement and residential impact. He urged an overall community plan to keep the area residential. The Nixon campaign also geared up for unity and broad Republican support with meetings and visits planned with state leaders and governors.
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Meadville
West Mead Township
Thane Hawkins
Hawkins
New York
Nixon
Thruston B. Morton
Kentucky
Rockefeller
Mission Bay
Ellsworth
Lansing
Harrisburg
Peace Talks In 4th Month In Deadlock Over Bombing
Paris AP U S Ambassador Harriman and North Vietnam's Xuan Thuy enter a fourth month of talks on Vietnam peace with no real progress on ending U S bombing. Harriman accuses Hanoi of a sterile line while South Vietnam sees thousands killed by Communist terrorists. He notes Le Duc Tho’s return could bring new instructions.
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Paris
U.S
W. Averell Harriman
Xuan Thuy
North Vietnam
Vietnam
Hanoi
Washington
Harriman
South Vietnam
le Duc Tho
Communist Party
Tho
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Dot
Concord Township
Sylvia Hammond
Liao -New
Connie's
Selm
Speedy Loanco
Boston
News Today
Corry Memorial Hospital
Corry Consumer Discount Company
Tom
Mabel
Katherine’s
Carry
Engesienie Sie
Macko's
AMD
Columbus
Corry Savings and Loan Association
Center Street
Penna
Valles
Sumer
Warren - Titusville
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