Scranton Seeks Record Highway Expenditure
Gov Scranton proposed a record 625.4 million highway budget as part of a 10 year 10 billion road program. The plan avoids new gas taxes, earmarks 820.6 million for construction, and targets 93 miles opened plus 98 more slated. The budget requires no legislature action and includes 150.6 million for interstate work. Page Four.
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War profiteer executed in Saigon amid graft drive
Ta Vith, a 34 year old wealthy Chinese descent businessman, was executed at dawn in Saigon market square as paratroopers sealed the area. Premier Ky announced the death sentence for Dang Cao Sach, 52, former treasury service chief, for embezzlement and lavish living dating from 1956. Ky pledged a relentless anti graft campaign as inflation stirs. Vinh, father of eight, faced a separate conviction for economic sabotage linked to illegal funds and hoarding. His wife and seven children appealed but clemency was denied.
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Nguyen Cao Ky
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Theft Suspect Flees Police Still Sought
Corry and Erie police seek a local man who allegedly sold a stolen bowling ball to a secondhand store on East Main Street after a car theft in Erie. An Erie insurance adjuster spotted the ball, which was confirmed by detectives, but the suspect remains at large as police pursue warrants and details from the Erie plant. It also notes skate champions Deborah Larsen and Don Parent winning in the 44th Atlantic Skating Championships in New York.
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Corry Leader Disputes Doldrums Claim by Newsman
Mayor William A. Peiffer rejected a Corry doldrums assessment from a newsman who cited a $22,000 Erie County funds allocation for 42 intersections as a sign of revival. The mayor said the piece misrepresented his remarks about Corry’s declining population and the need for capital to spur growth.
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To Increase Cigarettes Penny A Pack
NEW YORK AP The American Tobacco Co announced a price rise on all cigarette brands effective immediately. The increase, stated as a penny per pack to consumers, applies across most products with price shifts shown per thousand cigarettes. Pall Mall filters see a price drop from 12 to 9.40 per thousand.
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Local Scout Troop Celebrates 20th Year Anniversary
A troop event marks the 20th consecutive year of the Holary Cab sponsored program. Assistant scoutmaster William Lockhardt Tt holds the charter with senior patrol leader Joseph Mocek and other leaders. Photos note entries by Johe Sullee and Wil Wem Lockhardt Jr.
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State Police Barred From Probes by Gov Scranton
Gov. Scranton announced that state police may no longer face House investigations, saying the inquiry has become accusatory and harassing. He accused the committee of overstepping its bounds, called the probe McCarthy-like, and urged judicial handling of wiretap allegations tied to the Pennyslvania State Police.
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Cuba Ready To Break Relations With Red China
Fidel Castro said Cuba is prepared to sever diplomatic ties with Communist China accusing Beijing of an imperialist campaign against Cuba. He denied rumors of internal opposition while denouncing a new calumny campaign and discussing possible limits on Chinese officials and removal of state equipment in response to Beijing request.
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Walk In Space Delayed 24 Hours
Cape Kennedy Florida AP reports the Gemini astronauts Armstrong and Scott will delay their space walk by 24 hours due to leaks found in an Atlas Agena rocket and a Spacesub cooling system. They will review flight plans as technicians work to fix leaks and keep Wednesday launch times.
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Prince Philip Makes Hollywood UCLA Stop on Charity Tour
Prince Philip of Britain tours Hollywood and UCLA area on a U S charity visit. He will speak at UCLA and receive an honorary doctorate, attend lunch at 20th Century Fox, and address Variety Clubs International. The trip includes Palm Springs polo support and meetings with notable figures.
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International Tonight
Teachers To Continue Walkout In New Orleans
In New Orleans, striking teachers vow to stay out again as the AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers union presses for bargaining rights. About 450 of 1,400 Local 527 members voted to continue the walkout. Orleans Parish schools see 700 skipped classes claimed, with the board contesting the number.
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Ed Fontaine
AFT
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Plainview-Old
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France Quits NATO Refocusing West Security
London AP reports Foreign Secretary Michael Stewart cites De Gaulle's plan to pull NATO HQ and French forces from NATO command, arguing no member can put prestige above alliance safety. Stewart warns adversaries not to bank on NATO rifts, assuring the alliance will endure.
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Scotland
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Eee
Wallace Rice Found Safe After 20 Hour Search
Clark Summit Pennsylvania Wallace Rice a 10 year old boy vanished for about 20 hours in a swampy wooded area. He followed his father’s advice if lost and stayed at a estate main house porch where a caretaker found him asleep unharmed. The Rice family has ten children ages 1 to 15.
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Wallace Rice
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Walleye Woods
Alaska flyer survives 51 hours in minus weather
Air Force Captain Roy MacDonald bailed out after a collision in central Alaska. He endured 51 hours in minus 45 weather, using a parachute, orange and white gear, and survival pack. Helicopters and planes searched but initial signals failed. rescue came when a flare and parachute were spotted.
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