Bishops compromise birth issue and Vietnam stake
The National Conference of Catholic Bishops approved a compromise on birth control allowing married couples who use contraception to remain in communion. They urged reassessment of the Vietnam war and draft exemptions for conscientious objectors. The secret vote affirmed Pope Paul VI’s ban, with text indicating non excommunication for sinning couples and reliance on sacraments for strength.
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Washington
Vietnam
National Conference of Catholic Bishops
Conference
Paul VI
Firemen and City Reach Two Year Pay Pact
The citys paid firemen and City Council agree to a two year contract with 12 percent total pay raises over the period and extended fringe benefits. Key terms include 6 percent minimum raises for 1969 and 1970, six paid holidays, and additional dispatcher and hospitalization provisions. Negotiators plan to reconvene before 1971 to reopen wage talks.
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George Collier
Robert Garfield
Jack Downey
Collier
Fire Department
Nixon and Johnson Agree on Joint Foreign Policy Steps
Washington AP report says President Johnson and Richard Nixon will consult in advance on major foreign policy moves before Nixon's Jan 20 inauguration. Nixon designates Robert D. Murphy as representative. Johnson to retain authority. Agreement aims to speed Vietnam peace talks and project unified U.S. policy. Page Four continuation noted.
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Washington
Johnson
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Robert D. Murphy
New
U.S
Asia
Europe
White House
George Christian
Paychecks Delayed By Erie County Data Processing Glitch
Erie County 633 employees faced delayed biweekly pay as Data Processing Institute of Erie DPI struggled to run the payroll system. Officials reported checks due Wednesday afternoon finally moved for delivery by 8:90 am with DPI promising completion later, while some mail payments meant recipients would receive funds tomorrow or Monday.
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Erie County
Data Processing Institute of
Erie
Neil
McLaughlin
Byron Clapper
Burt Buliano
DPI
Journal
Mill Village
McLoughlin
Upper State Street
CAIDC Asked to Sponsor New Housing Project
The Industrial Division of the chamber voted to urge the Corry Area Industries Development Corp to act as directing agency for a federally aided housing project. CAIDC must be incorporated non profit and could be the sponsor, with formal action at the next meeting. Neal Coughlin and John Blackson attended the session. START AIR LINK MIAMI FRA: Havana to Prague air service begins January 12 per Radio Havana.
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We Chamber of Commerce
Corry Area Industries Development Corp
CAIDC
John Blackson
Blackson and Associates
Neal Coughlin
Department of Community Affairs
State Department
Coughlin
Bell the
Reveal Santa's Arrival in Corry Nov 29 10 a.m.
Santa will arrive in Corry with Corry fire department escort, starting at East South Street Fire Station. He will tour Center Street to City Park and back, stopping at five locations to give tokens to youngsters. Stores extend hours from Nov 27 through Dec 23 with a stag night Dec 11 and extended hours each day. Christmas Eve closing at 5 30.
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Stention All
Santa
Corry
East South Street
Center Street
Corry Jamestown
Buyers Fair
Frye’s Drugs
Carrig's Shoe
Montgomery Ward
Weinberger declines Nixon budget director offer
Caspar Weinberger California finance director says he probably would not accept the post of federal budget director if offered. He commented on a report listing him among those Nixon was considering for the job. OK stock split PPG Industries stockholders ratified a 2 for 1 split effective December 27 for shareholders of record November 27.
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Sacramento
Calif
Caspar Weinberger
California
Richard M. Nixon
Pittsburgh
PPG Industries
AAA Opposes License Fee Increases in Pa
The Pennsylvania AAA Federation opposes a plan to double auto license registration fees. Gov. Shafer met with lawmakers to push for higher fees, with passenger cars proposed to rise from 10 to 20 dollars, station wagons from 12 to 20, and truck increases at 30 percent. Charles E. Pugh urged fair treatment for highway users and urged a compromise similar to that reached with the trucking industry.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Aaa Federation
Shafer
Charles E. Pugh
The
Motor Federation
Pennsylvania Motorists
GOP Eyes Early Move to Replace Draft With All Vet Army
Oregon Senator Mark Hatfield signals an early new Congress effort to replace conscription with an all volunteer force. He aims to fast track a transition before Nixon’s proposed timing, arguing compulsory service is inequitable and burdens the few. Opposition from armed services panels is anticipated. A second brief item notes Cleveland opens a rapid transit link to Hopkins Airport with $18.6 million in federal aid.
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Washington
Ary
Congress
Nixon
Oregon
Mark
Hatfield
Armed Services Committees
Cleveland, Ohio
Hopkins International Airport
South Viet Premier Tran Huong resigns amid cabinet rifts
In Saigon, Premier Tran Van Huong submitted his resignation to President Thieu amid Cabinet crisis and hints of changes to South Vietnam's Paris peace talks stance. The report notes Republican rivalries, potential cabinet reshuffle including foreign and information ministries, and U.S. pressure to join the talks.
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Saigon
Tran van Huong
Nguyen van Thieu
South Vietnam
Paris
U.S
North Vietnam
Dmz
Huong
Thien
Ton
Thieu
Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
Nguyen Cao Ky
United States
Ellsworth Bunker
Collision Hurts One Man Directing Traffic At Crash
A two car head on crash near the Venture Inn on East Columbus Avenue sent Mrs. Howard Blakeslee to Corry Memorial Hospital with head and knee injuries. Craig Bailey was unhurt but traffic director Frank Cervola was struck while placing flares and taken to hospital with possible leg fracture.
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Corry Memorial Hospital
Venture Inn
East Columbus Avenue
Howard Blakeslee
Corry
Craig Bailey
Bailey
Ross Bailey
Craig
Bob
Blakesles
Agari
Corry Jamestown Corporation
Frank Cervola
East
Columbus Avenue
Cervola
Ernest Whaley
Sciota Street
New Whale Installed At American Museum Of Natural History
New blue whale replaces the 1920s plaster model in the Hall of Ocean Life. The 21,000 pound sculpture uses a steel skeleton with polyurethane foam and fiberglass and took nearly two years to complete. Public viewing begins February 28.
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New York
Tom
Toole
American Museum of Natural History
Hall of
Ocean Life
Richard G. van Gelder
Museum
Department of Mammalogy
Antarctic
Old Well Runs Crude From Abandoned 1912 Drilling
In Los Angeles Bernard Weinsieder and family faced unexpected disaster after crude oil bubbled up from a backyard crack. A 1912 well, abandoned in 1024, leaked oil into a storage cellar and required costly remediation. The seepage damaged property, forced neighbors to move, and led to legal action as costs rose toward many thousands.
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Los Angeles
Bernard Weinsieder
Weinsieder
Jules
Richard Weinsieder
Truth Of Nixon Plot Charge Questioned By Officials
New York investigators seek the informant's credibility in the case of a Yemeni immigrant and his two sons accused of plotting to assassinate President-elect Richard Nixon. Brooklyn District Attorney Elliott Golden notes doubt but says a jury must decide, as further inquiry continues. The informant, Mohammed Hazan Algamal, 38, reportedly shared the defendants' Brooklyn apartment before being ousted.
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NEW York
Mohammed Hazan Algamal
Yemen
California
Golden
Brooklyn
Man Escapes Submerged Wrecked Car
Erie motorist James H. Deyak was seriously injured when his car left Route 6 near Wattsburg, plunged into French Creek, and submerged about 10 feet. He was pulled from the water by bystanders and flown to Hamot Hospital after being treated at Union City Memorial. Vehicle damage was estimated at $1,400.
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Erie
Wattsburg
Hamot
Union City Memorial Hospital
James Klmar
Corry
Deyak
Kramar
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