U S Inflicts Heaviest Loss Of War On Viet Cong
In Saigon and across Vietnam, U S forces report their heaviest Communist losses in two weeks, with American jets pounding targets in both North and South Vietnam. An American spokesman says casualties exceed two thousand for the period, while a U S Air Force downed a Chinese-sounding plane near the 17th Parallel. A civilian worker was killed near Saigon as Viet Cong guerrillas attacked a rock quarry area, with another American contractor missing. the incident ties to a December kidnapping of workers from the same firm. The vice president’s Saigon visit is expected to shape policy discussions.
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Bail Out Plan Faces Scranton Like Statewide Aid
Harrisburg A P reports Scranton weighs a state bailout proposal to take on distressed district debts estimated between 1 million and 357,000 as the Board of Education and Dr Paul Council of Basic Education urge freeing districts from lability before merger under the 1968 reorganization act.
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Neat
Boch
Indictments Link Corry Man to Bank Theft
A federal grand jury indicted Davene 26, a former Corry man now residing in Erie, for stealing 2600 from a safety deposit box at the First National Bank of Erie. Police say he obtained a key from the box owner, entered the bank, opened the box, and removed items. Another Erie man, Timothy J. Curley, was indicted on forgery.
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Forklift Collapse Kills Young Operator in Pittsburgh Dock
A forklift at American Thermoplastic Co. loading dock in Pittsburgh toppled from a landing and crushed operator Robert A. Koeper, 20, of Carnegie, to death on Thursday. Police and investigators reported the accident at the site. The tragedy occurred as the worker handled materials at the facility.
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Carnegie
Ill Again Mossler Trial Delays As Illness Hits Proceedings
In Miami Candace Mossler, facing a murder trial with Melvin Powers, fell violently ill and may miss today’s session while state witnesses discuss her alleged affair with Mossler and other sensational claims. A witness testified Mossler bore Powers a child, though she denied conceiving after an operation. The case, linked to her husband’s death, continues with Mossler near age 40 and Powers age 29.
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FCC Malls Regulation of CATV and Composer Dies
Washington AP reports the FCC weighs how far to regulate CATV including systems with master antennas amid a seven hour meeting. The agency may finalize a tentative decision on jurisdiction over all CATV and distant signal imports. Peter Yorke, 63, famed orchestra leader and composer, died yesterday.
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London
Peter Yorke
Yestentay
Union Backed Proposals Lag as Filibuster Persists
Two additional labor bills backed by AFL CIO face delays as Senate opponents use delaying tactics. The minimum wage expansion and broader unemployment compensation measures draw support from President Johnson but risk further obstruction. Senate GOP Leader Dirksen signaled possible use of filibuster on these bills if counterparts move forward. The 14B union shop repeal effort again failed to invoke cloture.
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Thaw Triggers Flood Threats in Pa and NY Areas
As thaw and rain hit parts of Pennsylvania and New York, Corry reported minimal impact while Erie and Dunkirk faced rising flood risks. Creeks in Chautauqua County and Slippery Rock Creek near Brocton prompted officials to monitor jams and potential cellar flooding as catch basins were cleared and snow melted.
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Kuhn Elected Erie County Planning Commission Chair
Allen H. Kuhn of Corry was elected chairman of the Erie County Planning Commission this week, moving up from vice chair. A longtime member since May 1964 and district manager for Pennsylvania Electric Co., Kuhn also heads the Citizens Advisory Committee guiding Fourth Ward urban renewal. Robert Dolan was named vice chairman, with other members listed as John McCarty, Douglas Moorhead, William Heidt, Gus Pulakos, George Thomas, Lee Smith and Daniel Miller.
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Erie County Planning Commission
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Pennsylvania Electric Co
Citizens Advisory Committee
Fourth Ward
Planning Commission
Robert Dolan
John McCarty
Douglas Moorhead
William Heidt
Gus Pulakos
George Thomas
Lee Smith
Daniel Miller
GI Benefits Bill OK'd By Senate On LBJ's Desk
The Senate approved a permanent GI benefits bill with a projected $500 million annual cost, heading to President Johnson for signature. It extends education and home buying aid to all military personnel with over six months of active duty since Jan 31, 1955, with first year costs around $835 million. The bill includes monthly educational stipends and veterans can obtain home loans up to $7,500 backed by the government or $17,500 with private financing.
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College Mathe Benelli
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Nice Fue
Rains Force Los Angeles Area Landslides
Heavy weekend rains loosened soil west of Los Angeles causing several slides. The Bel-Air slide damaged a $250,000 home and prompted evacuations while actor Burt Lancaster and John Forsythe live nearby with no danger reported. Pacific Palisades also saw three homes damaged or destroyed earlier in the week.
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Bel-Air
Burt Lancaster
John Forsythe
Pacific Palisades
Local women rally to send clothing to Vietnam
Mrs. Loaie Eastman and two helpers on East Columbus Avenue coordinate a drive to sort and mail clothing and toys to Vietnam. They report a steady flow of donations, including many boxes and bags, with funds also contributed for shipping. The effort follows a letter from Eastman’s son, A/Z Gorlom Hayward, stationed in Vietnam, requesting aid for children there.
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Loaie Eastman
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Columbus Avenue
Gorlom Hayward
Eastman
Charles VanTasse
Clarence Deaver
Flood Threat Not Great
AP reports river forecaster Houghton Jr said the Monongahela rising from rain and snow melt would stay below flood stage as crest passes Pittsburgh. Oil Creek jam slowed flow while Meadville’s French Creek neared flood stage but no flooding occurred.
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Hagan Dillon 88 entertainer famed for Scotch comic songs
Dillon Hagan 88 a longtime entertainer and club performer known for parody songs and performance at Alley venues died yesterday. His catalog included songs linked to Sir Harry Lauder such as Like the Girl of Married and Dear Old Dad reflecting his stage style and influence.
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