Viet soldiers shoot down nine U S helicopters near DMZ
North Vietnamese troops broke from a cordon and shot down nine American helicopters near the DMZ. Ground fire opened on reconnaissance choppers, then allied gunships fought back. no crew status announced. Additional clashes near Con Thien and in the Mekong Delta reported casualties and helicopter damage.
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Saigon
U.S
1St Air Cavalry Division
Quang Tri City
Associated Press
Robert D. Ohman
da Nang
Dmz
Con Thien
Mekong Delta
Delta
Ohio Penitentiary Inmates Hold Nine Guards Hostage
Ohio state officials and rebellious inmates faced a tense bargaining battle over nine guards held at the Ohio Penitentiary. About 300 prisoners sparked the uprising Tuesday, with guards unharmed but under death threats as negotiations continued.
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Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus, Ohio
Patrol Car Hits Jackpot Arrives Just In Time
City police in the Loblaw lot encountered two men fleeing after smashing a large pane. One man admitted the act and handed over ignition keys to officers. Charges were to be filed as officials secured the window. Meanwhile a separate two hour riot at Lebanon Correctional Institution left five inmates shot and about 20 injured as 200 inmates refused to return to cells, prompting National Guard involvement and a security lockdown.
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Loblaw
We Pleasant Street
Elgin Area
Marion J. Koleski
Lebanon Correctional Institution
Columbus
Lebanon
Ohio
Corry Councilman Edward Zarger Named to Erie County Planning Body
Corry's new councilman Edward Zarger, director of finance, was named to the Erie County Advisory Committee. Mayor Joseph Furst recommended him, and councilmen unanimously approved. The group oversees a nationwide planning program tied to federal redevelopment funding and meets monthly.
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Edward Zarger
Erie County Advisory Committee
Joseph Furst
Zarger
Corry
Soviet troops invade Czechoslovakia as world leaders meet
Soviet bloc forces with tanks and planes seized Prague overnight, surrounding Communist headquarters and detaining most presidium members. Fighting reported in several districts, with gunfire near the U.S. Embassy and barricades rising across the capital. Prague Radio broadcast appeals as Libera leadership clashes unfold.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Communist Party
Presidium
Guevkoslovak
U.S
Prague Radio
Sovie
Czechoslovak Radio
Moscow
Alexander Dubcels
Dubeck
Central Committee
Laidvile Svoboda
Prague Castle
Bratislava
Danube
Dubcek
Vitava
Pragué Radio
Cestmir Cisar
McCarthy Readies For Floor Fight
In Philadelphia McCarthy supporters plan a three pronged convention floor challenge on Humphrey’s nomination strength. They target a Vietnam war plank, delegate seating, and unit-rule voting to translate primary sentiment into delegate votes, while Moscow’s moves in Czechoslovakia influence the national debate. Mitchell, McCarthy’s campaign manager, expects gains on the floor despite platform committee positions.
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Chicago
Eugene J. McCarthy
Hubert H. Humphrey
Stephen A. Mitchell
McCarthy
Minnesota
Philadelphia
Platform Committee
Washington
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Moscow
Vietnam
Humphrey
Security Council
Johnson
Mitchell
Simple Things Are Missing Dem Delegates Face Many Woes
AP reports ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago that delegates face practical troubles. Phone service is limited by an IL Bell strike, pay phones at the amphitheatre are out, taxi service is largely curtailed by a Seafarers union strike, and a wildcat TA driver strike threatens Sunday. Delegates rely on staff cars, chartered buses, and limited local transit for travel and credentials remain a concern.
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Dem
Chicago
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
Hie
Local 777
Democratic UN
Ion
Seafarers International Union
Yellow and Checker Companies
O'Hare
Chicago ‘Transit Authority
LBJ Sums NSC After Dobrynin Warns of Czech Invasion
President Johnson and Vice President Humphrey stayed in the White House past 3 am after Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin delivered word that Soviet forces were entering Czechoslovakia. As the NSC convened, officials weighed limited public comment while Rusk and Dobrynin later met at the State Department to discuss the developing crisis. EXPENSIVE PROJECT CINCINNATI Fire victim Earl Adams Jr caused a 2000 dollar blaze by torching paint on his home, a bird nest falling between eaves and roof igniting the fire.
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Washington
Johnson
Anatoly Dobrynin
Soviet Union
Czechoslovakia
Hubert H. Humphrey
White House
National Security Council
Dobrynin
Poland
East Germany
Associated Press
Prague Radio
Czech
George Christian
NSC
Dooryni
Security Council
Christian
Dean Rusk
Stae Department
Rusk
George W. Ball
U.S. An
Cincinnati
Earl Adams Jr
Corry Area Jointure to Register New Students
New students from kindergarten through high school who will attend Corry Area Jointure schools in September and are not yet registered will be registered tomorrow and Friday. After these final registrations, room assignment lists for kindergarten and the high school will be published in The Journal. Publication of the lists will occur sometime next week.
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Corry
Hearing Set on Corry Annexation to Wayne Township
Erie County court will hear Corry's plan to annex part of Wayne Township. The area covers North Hills Golf Course to Sciota Road, including Erie County Plastics plant and several residences. Residents petitioned for inclusion. township argued nonconformity but court allowed proceeding to continue. Rozelle notes potential long process. In a separate note, Gov Cargo's Hawaii Governors Conference trip was marred by Mrs. Cargo contracting mumps after returning to Santa Fe.
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Erie County
Corry
Wayne Township
Douglas Rozelle
North Hills Golf Course
Sciota Road
Erie County Plastics
Wayne
Rozelle
Meadville
West Mead Township
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Santa FE
N.M
New Mexico
David F. Cargo
Hawaii
Cargo
City Council Tables Plan to Remove Street Jog
City Council this week tabled a proposal to curb and remove the jog on North Center street near the Pennsylvania Gas Co office. Engineer David Johnson cited two bids, George Tinko's $1,380 low bid. funding would come from next year’s budget. The project would widen the roadway opposite Hotel Corry, ease traffic, and add parking, with hotel management supporting it. Council will decide whether to proceed this year or wait for 1969 budgeting. Mr and Mrs Nick A Gianvaris of Hagerstown Md visited their daughter Maria in Houston Texas.
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North Center Street
Pennsylvania Gas Co
David Johnson
George Tinko
David Nichols
Hotel Corry
Nick A. Gianvaris
Hagerstown
Maria
Houston
Texas
Blamed For Two Car Crash Near Haute 7
A rut along Haute 7 caused a two car crash yesterday with $220 in damage and no injuries. Judith L. Brown 25 of Eric swerved while pulling off pavement and was struck from behind by Richard J. Whittlesey 19 of Waterford. Whittlesey’s car damage was about $200 and Brown’s about $20.
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Haute 7
Judith L. Brown
Eric
Richard 3
Whittlesey
Waterford
Erie
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