Henry Kaiser dies at 85 founder of vast empire
Industrialist Henry J. Kaiser died in his sleep at 85 at his oceanfront estate near Honolulu. He built a billion-dollar empire spanning 40 countries, started as a $1.50-a-week clerk, and later led a wide range of ventures. Kaiser, born May 9, 1882 in Sprout Brook New York, left school at 13 to support his family. He spoke of living fully in the present and rushing toward tomorrow’s work. His wife Alyce, son Edgar, and Edgar’s wife stood with him at his side.
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Honolulu
Henry J. Kaiser
Kaiser
Alyce
Edgar
Sprout Brook
N.Y
Utica
Boy Struck by Car In Corry Hospitalized Injuries
A year-old Elgin boy named Edward Paver Jr. remained in fair condition at Corry Memorial Hospital after being struck by a car near his home yesterday afternoon shortly before 2 p m. He suffered multiple bruises and facial lacerations. Trooper Richard Deutsch said Edward darted from trees onto the highway into the path of Reed Brown of Corry whose left front hit the child. Brown could not stop in time.
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Elgin
Corry Memorial Hospital
Edward
Edward Paver Sr
Richard Deutsch
Corry
Brown
PUC Orders Sparta Railroad Crossing Fixed This Year
The Public Utilities Commission in Harrisburg ordered repairs to the Sparta Pennsylvania Railroad crossing to eliminate the hazardous bed condition. The plan includes main track realignment, elevation adjustments, speed reduction from 40 to 25 mph, and shared cost between the Highway Department and Pennsy. Dwyer urged action after meeting Sparta residents and will monitor progress with a project deadline set for October 15th unless exceptions are filed within 26 days.
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Sparta
Pennsylvania Railroad
Public Utilities Commission
Harrisburg
Crawford County
R. Budd Dwyer
Dwyer
PUC
Highway Department
Republican leaders weigh plan to push 290.3 million tax package
Harrisburg AP Republican leaders may vote a $290.3 million tax package through the House next week. Majority Leader Donal dson says plans are fluid as five new tax measures, including a 1 percent levy on death benefits to insurance beneficiaries, are introduced. Anderson expects bills cleared by Monday and moved to the floor, with leadership to decide timing. Gov Shafer had set 267 million in tax needs last June, later raised to about 290 million.
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Harrisburg
House
Lee A. Donaldson
John Hope Anderton
R-York
Anderson
Shafer
Rockwell Shot Dead Outside Nazi Headquarters in Arlington
Arlington police report that George Lincoln Rockwell head of the American Nazi party was shot and killed today by a sniper in a parking lot opposite party headquarters. The shooter fired from a building roof and escaped. police seek a man in a trenchcoat. The report references a two year old son and a rare Marco Polo sheep from Afghan mountains.
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Arlington, Va
George Lincoln Rockwell
American Nazi Party
Arlington Polce
Rockwell
Nazi Party
Washington
Polles
Afghan
Citywide street paving costs revealed by 30 day notices
Property owners along Wayne, King, Oakley, Pine and Maple widening and paving projects will receive $17,983 in assessments with 30 days to pay at face value. A 6 percent interest charge applies after 5 months, with liens filed at the courthouse if unpaid. Costs are split among city funds and rates per front foot ranged from 1.29 to 1.29 for widenings and 3.64 to 30 for new streets. Conductor Erich Leinsdorf of the Boston Symphony says preconcert nerves persist since 1994.
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Wayne
Columbus Avenue
King
Main
Church
Oakley Avenue
Pine Street
Maple Avenue
Pentagon says Vietnam air losses near weekly record
Pentagon sources report U S aircraft losses over North Vietnam in a week approaching a record while missions exceed 200 with as many as 3200 flights. They note robust tactics and countermeasures, and that 653 U S planes have been downed costing about 1.3 billion dollars.
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Washington
Pentagon
U.S
Vietnam
Korea
Hanoi
United States
North Vietnam
North
John P. McConnel
Air Force
Deep drops hit North Vietnam rail yards near Hanoi
American warplanes pressed raids deep into North Vietnam bombing rail yards and the Hanoi area while sustaining a loss of an F105 Thunderchief to ground fire. The week saw 19 fliers missing, 3 rescued, with continued police seizures in Saigon ahead of the September 3 presidential elections.
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Saigon
North Vietnam
Red Chia
U.S
Gaid
Jay
South Vietnam
Red
U.s.eadquarters
Air Force
Navy
Marine
Hanoi
Red River
Vietnam
Port Walnut
China
Jail UC Man 30 Arrested In Bank Robbery
Union City father of two Jozef Simon, 30, was arrested by Indianapolis police in an alley after a robbery at Union Federal Savings and Loan Co. He entered the loan office, displayed a pistol to teller Olive Jenny, and handed a note demanding $425, which was recovered. Police noted he has brain damage from a past car crash and has acted erratically since. His wife and children remain in Union City.
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Union City
Indianapolis
Ind
Jozef Simon
Union Federal Savings and Loan Co
Simon
Olive Jenny
The
Journal Today
U. S
Knifing Suspect Holds Was Arraigned For Grand Jury
A suspect arrested by Pennsylvania state police after a July 24 dispute at Ted and Marge tavern near Centerville was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Olin Seidler and sent to Crawford County grand jury. Thomas McMunn of Titusville, arrested August 6, faced charges for knifing James Titus, 26, of Titusville, in the Centerville bar. Titus was stabbed in the chest and stomach but recovered. McMunn remained free on a $2,000 bond.
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Corry
Centerville
Justice of the Peace
Olin Seidler
R. D
Union City
Crawford County Grand Jury
Thomas McMunn
Titusville
James Titus
Ted and
Marge
Titus
McMunn
Four Arrested in Robbery of Hitchhikers Near Titusville
Troopers at the Corry substation arrested Robert G. Burt Jr. Bruce E. Bedow Edward Allen and a 17-year-old for two counts of robbery in the Saturday night assault on two hitchhikers between Titusville and Centerville. Victims Larry Uplinger and Robert Wilt were robbed of cash and a wrist watch after being driven to a rural area. All three adults face bonds and a preliminary hearing set with Justice Olin Seidler. The juvenile was released to parents. In Concord New Hampshire Governor King says Wirtz approved bringing about 400 Canadians to help pick a 1.5 million bushel apple crop.
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Corry
Titusville
Centerville
Robert G. Burt Jr
R. D
Sruce E. Bedow
Edward Allen
Larry Uplinger
Marienville
Robert Wilt
Erie
Paul Sita
John Evanko
Harold Eberhardt
Allen
Bedow
Crawford County
Meadville
Burt
Justice of the Peace
Olin Seidler
Union City
Ac. Hoo
Silver certificate bills flood bank tellers profits rise
New York reports tellers diversifying cash drawers to pocket large profits from silver certificates. Bills redeemable in silver, valued at up to 1.75 on silver, fetch premiums of 15 to 33 percent. A buyer, Alan Jay Rosenberg Inc, notes tellers earning about 90 dollars daily as certificates appear from private lenders and even individuals. One man sold 100 silver certificate ten dollar bills for 1 270, 17 of which were rare numismatic pieces.
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New York
Treasury
Alan Jay Rosenberg
Coen
Fred M
the Treasury
W. A. Julian
United States
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Hong Kong
Lam Bun
Lam
Henry Kaiser
Sam
Red China
Man Kam
Miami’s
Fidel Castro
David Johnson
Lenox
Mass
Erich Leinadorf
Boston Symphony Orchestra
UC Man
Concord
N.H
John W. King
Labor
W. Willard Wirtz
New Hampshire
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