Weather and crime notes from Erie County area
Forecast for Western Pennsylvania calls for cooler weather and lower humidity early next week with highs near 80 and overnight lows in the upper 50s to 60s and quarter to half inch rainfall from thunderstorms. Erie County reports include a drunkenness and disorderly conduct case against Edgar Davis, a missing shoe at a local station, a minor assault involving a daughter and shopping trip, and grand jury indictments totaling 24 charges against 26 defendants along with hospital and school-related notices and ongoing labor strike picketing at Cambridge Springs Super Duper Market.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania
Erie County Grand Jury
Crash Kills Mother and Three Daughters in Turnpike Accident
A mother Lillie R. Kunze age 44 and her three daughters Diane 20 Theresa 18 and Michelle 14 all died when their car crossed into opposite traffic in a marked Turnpike construction area near Donegal Interchange Westmoreland County. Two other women Irene Lourinoff 52 and Mary Madness 25 were hospitalized in critical condition. State police said a tractor trailer driven by Nevins Deist 28 caused the fatal collapse after jackknifing as a second auto followed.
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Donegal
Lillie R. Kunze
Louisville
Diane C
Valle Station
Theresa
Michelle
Kunze
Turnpike
Nevins
Davis
Lourinoffs
Miss Madnesi
Westmoreland County
Vigorito Declines Debates Citing Record in Congress
Erie Representative Joseph P. Vigorito says no debates are needed with Republican challenger Rev. John V. Edwards. He cites an extensive Congressional Record of votes and public statements on education foreign affairs conservation fiscal policy and health as evidence. Edwards had sought a debate series to discuss major issues.
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Erie
Joseph P. Vigorito
John V. Edwards
Sarah Hearn
Congress
Vigorito
Ede Wards
Tests Slated For Motorcycle Operators
AP reports New York State Police will start tests for operators of motorcycles motorbikes and motor scooters on September 3 under a new law. The law requires passing a special examination for licensing, with the test ahead of the September 13 effective date to aid those with licenses expiring September 30. Current two wheeled vehicle operators must renew to face the exam.
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Sbuntg
Prague faces martial law as Prague protests rise
Soviet occupation tightens grip in Czechoslovakia with curfew from 10 p.m. to dawn. Thousands march in Prague shouting against Moscow while reports say Dubcek may be dead and leaders like Dubcek are detained. Venek Silhan named to head the party amid liberal leadership purge. Martial law declared in several eastern Slovak towns.
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Ivan Chervonenko
Svoboda
Prague
Oldrich Cernik
Moscow
Communist Party
Alexander Dubcek
Czechoslovakia
Venek Silhan
Dubcek
Prague ii
Kosice
Presoov
Clark Urges Vigorito as Vice Presidential Contender
Senator Joseph S. Clark praised Rep. Joseph P. Vigorito as Pennsylvania’s favorite son for vice president at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The Erie County Democratic Executive Committee urged support for Vigorito’s name if nominations were open to the floor, calling it an expression of esteem and a sign of the congressman's strong performance.
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Rep
Joseph P. Vigorito
Pennsylvania
Sen
Joseph S. Clark
Vigorito
Sen. Clark
Chicago
House of Representatives
Clark
Erie County
Democratic Executive Committee
Erie
Invasion timing and Czech liberalization debated in U S briefing
U S officials say the first word of the invasion came from Soviet envoy Anatoly Dobrynin in a meeting with President Johnson about three hours after the incursions began. Intelligence flagged rising tensions on Aug 12 as Soviet liaison activity and prisoner movements were reported at Pankrace and Ruzyne prisons.
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Russia
U.S
Anatoly Dobrynin
Johnson
Prague
Moscow
Czechoslovakia
Melee in Pittsburgh City Council Chambers Ends With Police Scuffle
In Pittsburgh, a face to face quarrel between Assistant Police Superintendent John P. Kelly and Negro reporter William Johnson sparked a wild melee in the fifth floor City County Building. Johnson was arrested for assault and disturbing a public assembly and released on bond. Kelly was shielded by officials and not seriously hurt.
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Pittsburgh
John P. Kelly
City County
Homewood-Brushton
William Johnson
Thrust
Johnson
Supt
Kelly
David W. Craig
State Secretary of Agriculture To Open Erie County Fair
The Hon. Leland H. Bull will officially open the 1968 Erie County Fair next Monday at 7 30 p m. He will fly into Corry Airport Monday evening at 6 15 and be driven to the fairgrounds by escort led by Erie County Sheriff Andrew Hanisek. Assemblyman Forest Hopkins will introduce him to the audience. He previously served in the area in the 1940s as a county extension agent.
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Leland H. Bull
Erie County
Secretary of Agriculture
Corry
Fairgrounds
Andrew Hanisek
Forest Hopkins
North East
Erie
Harry Burrows
Wattsburg Agricultural Society
U S Says Pueblo May Face Action If North Korean Waters
Brown indicates if testimony proves the Pueblo was within North Korean territorial waters the United States will act. He notes North Korea has dodged or ignored U S requests for a 20th Panmunjom meeting to discuss a secret dialogue.
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United States
Brown
North Korea
U.S
Panmunjom
Deaths in North East community man dies after brief illness
Mr Boutwell of K D 4 North East died at Hamot Hospital Erie after a brief illness. Born January 29 1899 in Centerville he owned a dairy farm 35 years and worked at Keystone Grape Juice Co in North East for 14 years. Survived by Bertha wife two sons Morris Corry Harold Lawrence Park and seven grandchildren. Funeral private Turner Funeral Home North East Saturday Burial Riceville Cemetery.
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Boutwell
North East
Hamot Hospital
Erie
Centerville
Keystone Grape Juice Company
Bertha Boutwell
A. W. Campbell
Zelienople
Morris Boutwell
Corry
Harold Bout
Attorneys Named For Hippies In Summit Township Case
Judge F Joseph Thomas names court appointed lawyers for seven alleged hippies, including Mary Davis, Rebecca Kinsey, a minor, and others. Guardians named for two children. Adults face morals charges with hearings next week at St Agathas and a nuisance petition. Thirty five adults and three juveniles arrested Friday by State Police at the hippie farm in Summit Township. Celtics Sold Chicago. NBA approves $4 million sale of Boston Celtics to P Ballantine Sons.
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Mmaudville
F. Joseph Thomas
John H. Bozie Jr
Mary B. Davis
Rebecca J. Kinsey
Gordon R. Miller
Robert M. Robbins
Charlesb. Hamm Jr
R. Charles Thomas
Robert W. Hanlon
Mark A Lewis
Louis Musica
Michael S. Werick
Robert L. Walker
Bozic
William F. Gorman
Max B. Maloney
Donald W. Ladner
St. Agatha's School
Summit Township
Harmonsburg
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Corry, PA
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Conny
Peha'a
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Personna
Joseph M. Barr
Allegheny County Port Authority
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National Basketball Association
Boston Celtics
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