Port Leonard disaster and local updates prompt concern
A 24 ton truck skidded on mud at Port Leonard Wood, dumped 24 aboard and left one critically injured Pvt. Gerald L. Morris, in base hospital. Across town, Sabin polio clinics report 1,908 immunizations in Union City, 2,298 earlier, with more sessions planned in nearby towns. City funds consider sidewalk bills, a new flower fund, and lighting upgrades on East Columbus Avenue as part of ongoing municipal projects.
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Gerald L. Morris
Kane
East Columbus Avenue
Wayne Street
Sciota Street
Ray Weber
Council
Yast
Penelec Ane
Weber
Six Missile Experts Killed in California Plane Crash
Six missile experts en route to Vandenberg Air Force Base died when a transport plane crashed near Santa Maria airport after circling to land. The Martin Co. employees included scientists engineers and technicians aboard the twin engine craft. The pilot also perished and initial reports gave conflicting counts of the dead.
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Santa Clara
Cali
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Santa Maria
Hawthorne
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
James Webster
Martin Co
Van Zandt Accuses Opponent of Being Soft on Communism
Republican Senate candidate James E. Van Zandt labels Joseph S. Clark as soft on communism and accuses him of anti Kennedy rhetoric. Clark defends Kennedy policy and criticizes a blockade stance. Clark also accuses Van Zandt of advocating unilateral action against Cuba during radio remarks in Philadelphia.
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Washington
James EB. van Zandt
U.S. Senate
Pennsylvania
van Zandt
Kennedy
Joseph St. Clark
Citizens For Clark-Dilworth
Philadelphia
Joseph Sill Clark
Americans For Democratic Action
Red Ciba
Clark
WPBS
Erie county gambling raids seize 125 machines. new 50 found
State Police report that 50 more non-skill gambling devices owned by Sterling Enterprises were seized in Green Township after a September 13 raid. Investigators found the machines in a barn, not stored there on tip off, as part of the broad crackdown across 45 county locations. District Attorney Johnson plans hearings to determine destruction of the machines. Universities in Rome closed by student strike demanding teaching posts and student benefits. Meredith incident in Mississippi referenced regarding Pennsylvania politics.
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Erie
Green
Frank McKetta
McKetta
Sterling Enterprises
Erle
Herbert J. Johnson Jr
Senator Clark Urges Education Boost For Employment
Letters praise Senator Clark for education driven plans including federal aid and Medicare through Social Security. He is described as a standout one term senator with leadership and focus on low income areas, flood control, retraining, and needed skills. Corry hosts Clark for a visit highlighting his concern for people over voters. Elmer Wheaton, 91, killed by a westbound Lackawanna freight train in Hornell, N. Y.
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Clark
Senate
Corry
Hornell
Elmer Wheaton
Senate Dems Seek Passage Of Foreign Aid
Senate Democrats push for approval of the $4.423 billion foreign aid bill after a day of debate. Hubert H. Humphrey, as floor manager, said the measure should clear the Senate and go to conference with the House by afternoon. GOP support helped preserve key restored funding amid eight amendments in a 12 hour session.
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Washingson
Senate
Hubert H. Humphrey
Dminn
H .Humphrey
Kennedy
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
Senate Votes on Foreign Aid Cuts and Cuba Provisions
The Senate rejected a 47 to 28 vote on a 785 million cut proposed by Senator Proxmire and defeated 41 to 25 Ellender for a 150 million cut in military aid, while rejecting Ellender’s 4200 million development loan cut. It then approved 89 to 36 a provision allowing aid to countries selling arms to Cuba or permitting ships to transport military supplies to Cuba. In the closest vote, 39 to 37, the Senate eliminated House amendments denying any aid to Poland and Yugoslavia.
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Senate
Sen. Proxmire
D.wis
Allen J. Ellender
D-La
Ellender
Cuba
Poland
Yugoslavia
Specials and Specials They Cut Prices Daily in Window Display
A local store advertises frequent daily markdowns on items shown in the display window. Examples include a friction powered auto carrier advertised from 3.00 to 1.00 and a children's typewriter from 4.00 to 1.79, plus wool bedroom slippers and many other cut prices.
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Erie County
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Corry, Pa
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Maple Ave
Corry, Ps
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Michael F. Lawler
Lackawanna County
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