Pittsburgh Tycoon Richard Mellon Dies
Richard King Mellon, a private, influential Pittsburgh magnate, died Wednesday after a four day illness at West Penn Hospital. Estimated wealth around 3 billion with major holdings in Gulf Oil Aluminum Co of America and Mellon National Bank. Survived by wife Constance four children and a vast philanthropic and corporate empire. Burial planned at Huntland Downs estate in Ligonier with services in Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh
Richard King Mellon
West Penn Hospital
Mellon
Frank Denton
Mellon National Bank and Trust Co
Denton
Huntland Downs
Ligonier
United
Mellon National Bank & Trust
Mellons
Koppers Co
Carborundum Co
First Boston Corp
General Reinsurance Corp
General Motors
PAS
I ST Nesco Bank and Trust Co
Joseph Duval
Two Turners Charged In Jamestown School Attack
Kerry Turner age 22 and Dennis Turner age 18 appeared in Jamestown city court to plead innocent to harassment and assault in the third degree brought by Washington Junior High instructor Wallace J. Carlson. Bail totals $600, with Kerry on 500 and Dennis on 100, for alleged assault and harassment after an altercation in a school building. Carlson reported five or six youths blocked his path as he left, one wielding a club, while Kerry allegedly struck him with fists and a rake handle, causing a gash on the forehead.
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Jamestown
Washington Junior High School
Kerry Turner
Dennis Turner
John Goodell
Bemus Point
Wallace J. Carlson
Washington Junior High
Dennis
Carlson
Salt Bids and Paving Plans Dominate Union City Council
Union City Borough Council faced identical bids of 15.60 a ton from Diamond Crystal Morton and International salt companies for salt supply. Morton held last year’s low bid at 14.60 and was awarded the contract again. The council discussed Putnam Street work, drainage, and curbing slated for 1971, with overall repaving costs around 19 838 to 20 043 but not yet funded.
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Union City Borough Council
Diamond Crystal, Morton
International Salt Companies
Morton
Putnam Street
Harry Smiley
Philadelphia
Wilbert Arlett
Erie
Frank Hakel
Highway Department
Debt ceiling bill clears House amid Cambodia war debate
The House passed an $18 billion debt limit hike by 236 to 127 after war spending objections. The measure shifts the ceiling from $377 to $395 billion amid budget deficit projections and possible Senate action linked to Cambodia policy. Some lawmakers warn of delays if Cambodia spending is debated further. Car for sale appears in classifieds.
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Washington
House
Senate
Cambodia
Nixon
Stoneboro Driver Held In 2 Deaths
Donald D. Harrison, 20, of Stoneboro, is ordered held for the next term of Venango County Criminal Court on involuntary manslaughter charges in the February two car crash that killed Pvt. Clyde Linn Smith and Mark Randall Heckman. He was bound over after a hearing with magistrate Billingsley and faces additional suspension charges.
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Franklin
Donald D. Harrison
Stoneboro
Venango County
Harrison
Robert E. Billingsley
Billingsley
William A. Kissell
Justice of the Peace
Donald Hart
Sandy Lake
Pvt
Clyde Linn Smith
Polk
Mark Randall Heckman
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North Center St
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Wattsburg
Union City
North Main Street
Vane
Raymond P. Shater
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
W. Z. Scott
E. Winner
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