Poor Campaigners Hope Solidarity Day Bolsters Efforts
Thousands gathered in Washington for Solidarity Day to press the Poor People's Campaign for action to end poverty. The march from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial featured heavy security as leaders cite poverty exposure and potential future civil disobedience.
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Deadline Nears For LBJ's Signature On Crime Bill
A Senate subcommittee plans action on a new bill banning mail order rifle and shotgun sales as the Wednesday deadline looms for President Johnson to act on the omnibus crime control measure. Proposals by Dodd and Tydings seek broader gun regulation including universal registration and licensing.
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Death Penalty Asked in Nightclub Slaying Case
Uniontown. Pa AP. Fayette County DA Joseph Kovach sought first degree murder conviction for John Galayda in the slaying of Anthony Scotchell of West Virginia. Eight witnesses testified including homicide detective John Hammer and Scotchell’s brother Louis. The crime involved the victim’s body in a car trunk and a .38 revolver found under carpet.
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Weight Limit Dropped On Area Bridge In Franklin
Franklin area officials and State Police lowered the Emlenton Bridge weight limit from 14 to 7 tons effective immediately. District engineer William Troxell cited user comments and safety concerns after inspectors found the structure not sound. The district chief engineer said the change, though inconvenient, improves safety and a new bridge may be sought in the six year program.
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Testimonial Held for Mrs Hazel Eldred in West Spring Creek
A testimonial event honors Mrs Hazel Eldred who lived in West Spring Creek from 1926 to 1962 and then moved to Corry six years ago. The program, at Spring Creek Sportsmen Club, featured tributes from local groups including the WSC Grange and Spring Creek Township School Board. A guest book was provided by Schacken Funeral Home as friends and relatives gathered to celebrate her ongoing community involvement.
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Spring Creek Township
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Lawrence Miller
Columbus Range
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Titusville Man Jailed In Assault On Girl
Titusville, James L. Antill, 24, jailed on assault with intent to ravish charges after arraignment before Alderman N. Allen Love. Preliminary hearing set for June 28. committed to Crawford County Jail in $5,000 bond. Case filed by Mrs. Janet J. Knox of Titusville.
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Crawford County
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No State Moratorium On Executions Says Official
Harrisburg AP Pennsylvania has not declared a moratorium on executions, the attorney general says. The next execution is scheduled for Monday and 20 men are under sentence of death in the state. The high court’s decision to reconsider death penalties in Philadelphia cases prompted confusion about stays and reviews. Carl Melton is the next scheduled case, with 14 stays of his 1961 conviction.
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Guard Gets $1 Million For Riot Duty Costs
Harrisburg AP reports the National Guard will receive 1 million dollars for expenses from activating 7,000 personnel during the April civil disturbance in Pittsburgh. A second bill signed the same day allocates 1 million to urban industrial development groups in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to promote land development in slum areas.
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