Blatt Holds Slim Lead in Democratic Senate Nomination
In Philadelphia Gen Eve Blatt led by 55 votes as a recheck of voting machines began after discrepancies found in totals. Musmanno backed by the Democratic machine pressed for wider recounts while Philadelphia’s wards showed Blatt gaining 123 and Musmanno 68 in early tallies.
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Philadelhia
Genevieve Blatt
U.S. Senate
Philadelphia
County Board of Elections
Miss Blair
Miss Blatt
Musmanno
Commonwealth
Paige
Corry Hospital Prepares for Opera tion Weston Civil Defense Drill
Corry Memorial Hospital and Civil Defense units will participate in Operation Weston a Pennsylvania drill simulating a mass casualty event at Port Erie Airport. The mission runs from 7 a.m. with alarms and a convoy of Boy Scouts acting as casualties to 11:05 a.m. arrival at the hospital followed by patient care and, after the exercise, traffic control for the 1 p.m. circus parade downtown.
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Port Erie
Corry Memorial Hospital
Corry
Civil Defense Unit
Pennsylvania
Corry’s Hospital
Erie
Waterford
Johnson Eyes Grand Slam In Nov. Election
Washington dispatch notes six months into his presidency Lyndon Johnson eyes a sweeping November victory across all states and the District of Columbia. It highlights his rise after JFK’s assassination, his push for the New Frontier, and his willingness to override opposition to pass major legislation and avert derailment.
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Johnson Eyes
Grand Slam
Washington
Lyndon Baines
Johnson
States
District of Columbia
John F. Kennedy
Texas
U.S
Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
FDR
Maine
Vermont
Roosevelt
Senate
Leaving Emmanuel Church Pastor Seitz to Lead Akron Parish
Rev William C Seitz Jr rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church Corry for nine years resigns to become rector of St Andrew s Church Akron Ohio effective June 15 He explains his decision follows Emmanuel Centen nial celebration and notes the growth and standing of the Corry church The Seitz family resides at 154 Maple Avenue with Mrs Seitz and three children Claudia John and Nancy The vestry accepted the resignation at a noon meeting and will seek a replacement locally The note mentions the automation of a move to a larger parish and the new educational unit in Akron.
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William C. Seitz Jr
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
St.Andrew's Church
Akron
Ohio
Seitz
Emmanuel
Emmanuel Church
Corry
Maple Avenue
Seitz J
Claudia
John
Nancy
Conry
Burgh
U S Jet Recon Flights Over Laos Foreshadow Expanded Action
International reports indicate U S reconnaissance over Laos may inaugurate a broader Southeast Asia operation. UN delegates examine a U N border patrol proposal while President Johnson marks six months in office amid talk of a November grand-slam victory.
U.S. Jets Begin Laos Reconnaissance Amid Southeast Asia Tension
U S jet reconnaissance over Laos signals possible widening of American actions in Southeast Asia. Officials cite potential strikes on North Vietnam, more air and sea power, possible Thai troop landings, and Laos intervention if crisis worsens. A Navy carrier squadron rejoined the 7th Fleet in the Pacific, boosting Far East carrier strength. President Johnson and Secretary Rusk express hopes diplomacy will curb Communist offensives.
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U.S
Laos
Southeast Asia
Laois
South Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
Thailand
Fas
Indian Ocean
U.S. 7Th Fleet
Pacific
Johnson
Dean Rusk
Pearlment
Peking Radio
Pathet Lao
Plaine Des Jarres
State Department
United States
Judy Garland Shook After Big Dad
Sydney AP report says Judy Garland locked herself in a Sydney hotel after her Australian tour ended amid public indignation. She planned to leave for Hong Kong after canceling two flights, with 21 suitcases, and a guard outside her penthouse as a manager blamed press coverage for the incident. Garland complained she wanted to punch Sydney people, while critics noted her Melbourne airport behavior and a front page Australia piece on the push aboard a plane with Mark Herron and officials.
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Australia
Judy Garland
Hong Kong
Miss Gatland
Judy
Karl Brent
Melbourne
Miss Garland
Mark Herron
Brent
Mort Lindsay
Pete Condall
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Alva
Harris
Negro church leader elected moderator of United Presbyterian
Edler G Hawkins, a 55 year old pastor from New York, elected moderator of the United Presbyterian Church General Assembly as the first Negro to hold the post. His election signals a push toward color blind leadership in a 3.2 million member denomination. He faces mixed reactions as church teachers confront scrutiny over racial demonstrations.
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Edler Hawkins
New York
United Presbyterian Church
Bs.a
General Assembly
Eugene Carson Blake
Assembly
Hawkins
St. Augustine Presbyterian Church
Bronx
J. Vernon Lloyd
Danville
Calif
Blake
United Presbyterian
Presbyteries
Baltimore
Mr. Hawlins
Fine Dog Owner Banned For Life In English Court
In Burley England magistrate Edward Davies a 51 year old truck driver was barred from owning a dog for life and fined 30 pounds about 84 dollars for killing a dog. Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals representative D M Garside said Davies held the dog by its legs swung it around a room and hurled it against a wall. Davies said he was drunk.
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Burgley
England
Edward Davies
Davies
D. M. Garside
Royal Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Corryites Pay 11 816 In Personal Property Taxes
Corry residents with stocks and bonds paid Erie County Personal Property Tax totaling 11 816. Clark Lord, director, said countywide collections may reach 360 000 when all returns are in. Local wards show varying values and revenues with Erie city holding the bulk of personal property.
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Erie County
Clark Lord
Lord
Wayne Township
Concord Township
Erie City
Chester Group Demands Hearing on Police Brutality
In Harrisburg a demonstration described as unprecedented at the Capitol was led by African Americans calling for a public hearing on alleged state police brutality amid racial unrest in Chester last month. A dozen protesters sat on the Capitol steps vowing to stay until heard. The Human Relations Commission said it lacks jurisdiction, while Gov Scranton’s office asked the panel to consider a formal complaint if one is filed.
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Harrisburg
Chester
State Capitol
Chester Committee For Freedom
The
Human Relations Commission
Gov. Scranton
Pickets stage protest at New Bethlehem High School over student teacher denial
About 25 people, both Negro and white, picketed New Bethlehem High School for half an hour protesting the school board's rejection of a Negro student from Clarion State College as a student teacher. The demonstrators behaved orderly and appeared to be Clarion State students. Stanley Branche, group leader, said reinforcements were en route and that demonstrations would continue at the Capitol with a few busloads expected. Branches noted he and 11 others spent a comfortable night on the Capitol steps. blankets and food were provided locally. Scranton was in Washington for appointments and planned to attend GOP meetings in Philadelphia. Branche urged the authority to grant a hearing.
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New Bethlehem, Pa
New Bethlehem High School
Clarion State College
Joseph Kata
Clarion State
Branche
Capitol
Capitol Steps
Scranton
Washington, D.C
Republican State Committee
GOP
Philadelphia
Stanley Branche
The.com
Jones te Laughlin plans major Pittsburgh expansion
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp plans multi year spending to expand and upgrade its Pittsburgh works. The company confirmed the plan but declined to detail the exact amounts or specifics.
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Mildred Sorenson
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Ing
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International Development Association
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Soviet Union
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Akron Church
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Lyndon G. Johnson
Kentucky
Nelson A. Rockefeller
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Deive
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