Riot Trained Guardsmen Test Riot Control In Pennsylvania
Scranton area National Guard units practice riot control for 7 000 soldiers at Indiantown Gap in a mock disturbance with Philadelphia rioters. Lt Col Hines says training emphasizes combat in cities, addressing mob violence, sniping and arson learned from Newark and Detroit outbreaks.
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Indiantown Gap
Scranton
Jack M. Hines
Newark
Detroit
Hines
National Guard
Tax Boost For Social Security Ahead In Johnson Plan
The House eyes a sweeping Social Security reform under President Johnson including higher benefits and tax changes. The bill would raise the taxable base from 6600 to 7000 and increase monthly checks for retirees and families, with a typical couple rising from about 130 to 150 dollars. Medicaid eligibility would tighten, with emphasis on job training and welfare efforts, while aging and widow benefits gain new funding. The Rules Committee plan limits amendments. passage or defeat only.
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Washington
Johnson
New York States
House
Poison Drinks Fatal for UC Student in Berkeley
Berkeley AP report says James Barr, 20, Dartmouth senior and resident of Pleasant Hills, died after drinking a poison mixture while at a university program. Gregory Geoffroy, 21, Louisville student and fellow chemistry senior, survived and is in good condition. Both were part of a 10 week summer trainee program and likely unaware they were ingesting poison.
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Berkeley
Calif
University of California
James Barr
Dartmouth College
Pittsburgh
Pleasant Hills
Gregory Geoffroy
University of Louisville
Geoffroy
Barr
James H. Barr Jr
Meadville Golf Club pro shop hit in $2880 burglary
State Police report burglars broke into Oakland Beach Golf Course pro shop between 3 and 5 am. They stole new golf equipment including prize items and Ron Hoagland's golf set, plus four bottles of whiskey from the jerub house. This is the third county burglary this summer affecting local clubs. The probe continues.
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Meadville
Oakland Beach
Meadville Country Club
Union City
Titusville Country Club
Pro Shop
Ron Hoagland
Jerub House
Wheat and oat fields ruined by rains and wind
Harrisburg AP reports heavy rains and high winds ruined wheat and oat fields in parts of Pennsylvania. Only about two thirds of the wheat has been harvested as foul weather delays reapers, while corn remains in peak harvest. In Pittsburgh, June F. Morris, 48, widow, was found beaten to death in an North Side apartment. police sought James Zizis, 47.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
June F. Morris
North Side
New Inspector Reports Poor County Hospital Area
Brand New Inspector hits hospital policy and reports the Erie County Hospital’s old portion in very poor shape. He cites a door locked on the outside, scattered fire equipment, and staff unfamiliar with evacuation procedures. Commissioner Lamberton defends administrator Brueckman, noting the oral report was meant to belittle him.
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Albert F. Little
Erie County
Erie County Hospital
Fred W. Lamberton
Little
Arthur C. Brueckman
Brueckman
Lamberton
D.J
Falls Send 4 To Hospital
The younger set had a tumbling time yesterday with four youngsters treated at Corry Memorial Hospital for injuries from falls. Connie Mather, 5, fractured her left forearm in a tree fall and was released after treatment. Kathleen Samuelson, 6, fractured her right arm in a horse fall and was admitted. Robert Cote, 9, fractured his left wrist after a bicycle fall and remained hospitalized.
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Corry Memorial Hospital
Connie
Leo Mather
South Center Street
Kathleen
Ln Samuelson
Clymer
Robert Cote
George Cote
Wright Street
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Cincinnati
Mt. Lookout
Cincinnati Gas & Electric
Corry
Yvonne D’angers
San Francisco
American River
Senate
Chuck
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
Starkist
Salah
Wilson’s
Sara Lee
Meadville Area Golf Club
Philip
Philip Thompson Sr
Sparhike
Tansburg
Walt Mills
First Methodist Church
South Center and
East Pleasant Streets
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