Court reshuffle orders Viet Cong facing deep trouble
The report describes intensified Viet Cong and North Vietnamese movements around Bong Son as U S and South Vietnamese forces converge. Marines and airborne units move south while air cavalry operates at division level. The clash foretells a major battle during President Johnson's Hawaii visit and positions 28 member Vietnamese leadership with U S counterparts at Viet Nam HQ.
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Air Cavalry
U.S. Army
Johnson
Hawaii
Geo William
Westmoreland
U.S
Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Spas Ky
le Cabot
Viet Na
Bong Son
Saigon
1St Cavalry
District Boundaries Shaped For Corry Under New Maps
The state plans reshape Corry into the 50th senatorial district and the Fourth House district. Corry joins Crawford and Mercer counties with Elgin and Union City boroughs and related townships, affecting population and representation.
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Foraime
State Supreme Court
Spiertigniti
U.S. Supreme Court
Concord
Union
Corry
Erie County
Mercer
Crawford
Blanford
Mercer Counies
Elgin
Mill Village
North East
Union City
Waterford
Wattsburg
Wesleyville
Amity
Greene
Greenfield
Harborcreek
Lawrence Park
LeBoeuf
North Hast
Venango
Wayne
General Assembly
City of
Erie
Pennsylvania Court Approves State Reapportionment Plan
State leaders offered brief comments as the Pennsylvania Supreme Court approved a reapportionment plan. The plan cuts the House to 208 seats while keeping the Senate at 60, with all senators up for election. Odd numbered districts will vote for two year terms in 1966, then four year terms in 1968. Justices split 6 2 with dissent on both chambers.
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Renteart
Scranton
House
Senate
Justles Michael Musmanio
Samuel Roberts
Michael Eagen
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
High Court
John C. Bell
Auto Mishaps Investigated In Area
Two area auto accidents reported to Corry State Police last evening. At 4:40 p.m. a four car crash on Corry Spring Creek road involved Martia J. Wilcox and others. no injuries but damage totaled 550 dollars. At 11:00 p.m. on Route 6 west of Corry Bert Obert rammed the rear of a stopped auto driven by Irmans Jr.. no injuries and damage listed at 500 dollars.
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Corry
Corry Spring Creek
Corry Union City Road
Martia J. Wilcox
Parry
North Berm
Ie Road
Ace
Hinbert J. Obert
Centerville
Inans Jr
Elmer Schifke
Recerry
Thompson Co appeals ruling in check case
Informal school district meetings last night in Corry settled nothing officially. City Council and School Board must act at next sessions. Mayor Peiffer praised improved city school relations as Fuller contract moves forward, while Thompson Maple Products appeals Erie County ruling that bank bears some loss from forged checks. Frank McKnight files appeal challenging court findings. Thompson seeks reversal on damages and accountability.
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Corry
William A. Peiffer
R. Elwin Fuller
Fuller
Peiffer
Barney) Bennett
Frank McKnight
Ott
John Brown
Brown
Thompson Maple Products Co
Erie County
Elmer Evans
Citizens National Bank
Marine National Bank
Emory Albers
Thompson Company
Af Lion
Evans
Albers
Victor Morris
Thompson Co
McKnight
Family Watches As Man Draws Prison Term
A 51 year old West Side man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for robbing five banks across Cleveland and Columbus, totaling $102,810. An alleged partner is linked to the case as a West Side widow pleads.
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Cleveland
West Side
Bree
Ares
Ceria Somat
Columbus
Corry Loses Lesser As Senator Betting Lines Stir
Reapportionment favors GOP with registration edge in three Erie districts while Democrats hold one. potential swing district remains. Sen. Sesler and Sen. Mahany gain with shifts in party margins. Corry’s Mayor Peiffer and publisher Hopkins eye legislative bids as petitions near February 1.
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Jer House
Pennans
GOP
Sen
Sesler
Corry
Rowland Mahany
Titusville
Mahany
William Peiffer
Harrisburg
Fn Retsle
Clulsmale
Forrie Hopkins
North East Breeze
Ford O'Dell
Erie City
West Side
Robert E. Bellomini
East Side
Frank Polaski
YMCA Kick-off Sets Campaign For New Memberships
The 1966 YMCA campaign launched with over 50 workers en route to signing up many new and renewing members before February 16. John Rossbacher chairs the drive with Carl Taylor and Sterling Wees outlining plans including a bonus auction on the final night and a progress display next Tuesday at 7 p.m. The kickoff featured a meeting, refreshments, and a dance to Four Jacks and a Queen, with workers their wives and girlfriends attendance.
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YMCA
John Rossbacher
Drive
Carl Taylor
Sterling Wees
Taylor
Airlift of Americans from Cuba Delayed Officials say to begin next weekend
Miami authorities report the planned airlift of Americans from Cuba has been postponed. A State Department official said the operation will be centered for next Saturday as weather and logistics are resolved. The plan aims to evacuate U.S. citizens amid the escalating crisis.
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Airliet
Miami
Fla
State Department
Cuba
Columbus Barn Destroyed By $2,000 Blaze
A barn on Howard H. Johnson’s Mary Road property in Columbus burned to the ground yesterday with an estimated loss around 2,500 dollars. Firefighters arrived too late to save the structure as a staff member from Columbus Elementary School spotted smoke. Officials say the fire likely started from a water pump covered in sawdust to prevent freezing, sparks igniting the dust after Johnson had checked the pump. The blaze rekindled, destroying the building and its contents stored by William Moyer.
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Howard H. Johnson
Mary Road
Columbus
Johnson
William Moyer
Pair Nabbed After $1000 Downtown Bank Heist
Pittsburgh police captured a 20 year old man and a 16 year old juvenile after three youths robbed an downtown bank office of about $1000. Robert Williams of Pittsburgh Hill District was charged with larceny from a bank as authorities reported the cash drawer was emptied.
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Nab
Pittsburgh
Petel
Robert Williams
Hill District
Pittsfield Man Charged With Arson
Pittsfield resident Warren A. Billsborough is charged with arson for a November fire at his residence. He is free on $1,000 bail, awaiting further court action after custody by Sheriff’s Deputy Richard B. Hegerty. State Police laboratory evidence aided the investigation led by Trooper J. Vota.
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Warren — A. Pittsfield
Arsan
Howard Billsborough
Richard B. Hegerty
Warren County
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