Shafer Orders SP Boss To Oversee Patrols In Strike
Gov. Shafer directs State Police Commissioner Frank McKetta to supervise highway patrols to curb violence in the steel haulers strike. He adds 100 troopers to relieve 16 hour turns on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and keeps National Guard on alert. Shafer says violence is not out of control and emphasizes coordinated, focused efforts to restore order.
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Harrisburg
Shafer
Frank McKetta
Moore
McKetta
Long Ford strike hits 30th day with no end in sight
The United Auto Workers strike against Ford Motor Co. reaches day 30, ranking as the fifth longest auto industry strike. Negotiations since July 1 show no agreement on any contract section. The stalemate remains, with no settlement in sight and major bargaining questions unresolved. Later, details include unrelated juvenile thefts and an Arch Bishop Ramsey visit ending in New York.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers Union
Ford Motor Co
UAW
General Motors
Chrysler
Ford
Walter P. Reuther
Lays Head On Train Track Woman Killed
A woman lay down on the Pennsylvania Railroad main line in Derry Pennsylvania yesterday and was struck and killed by a freight train. The engineer and brakeman saw her about 500 feet away and she seemed to move away then returned to the tracks as the train approached. Despite emergency braking she died. the coroner was to identify her.
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Derry
Pennsylvania Railroad
May Charge Local Man In Stabbing Incident
City police wait to see if the stabbing victim will file charges after a brawl near West Smith and York. She received seven stitches for a cut on her right hand at Corry Memorial Hospital. The assailant fled when the victim grabbed the jackknife left at York street.
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West Smith
York
Corry Memorial Hospital
York Street
Accused Makes Hasty Decision Faints in Court
In Pittsburgh AP report, 33 year old Charles Orr fainted after a judge announced a three year sentence. The judge, Gerald J. Weber, suspended the sentence and Orr was revived moments later. Orr had pleaded guilty to the charged offense.
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Inttsburgh
Charles Orr
Orr
Gerald J. Weber
Pittsburgh
Meany Seeks Fee Controls on Doctors in Medicare
AFL-CIO President George Meany urged the government to impose controls on physicians fees under the Medicare program saying there is no excuse for the rapid rise. He cited a projected premium increase that would burden the elderly before any reimbursement and urged doctors be limited to reasonable and customary fees.
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Washington
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Meany
Aeter
John W. Gardner
Medicare
Corry Officials Weigh Topless Go Go Girl Ruling
Chief of Police Frank Carnegie awaited word from the district attorney on whether a local club can host topless go go dancing amid a church protest. An outdated 1928 ordinance bans nude displays, but assistants say key wording may invalidate it. If upheld, city action is likely. if not, ministers may challenge the establishment. Also reported is the death of Sasha Lurie, 57, Tass correspondent since 1915, a Montreal native with NYU and Columbia degrees.
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Frank Carnegie
Corry
Milford Shreckangost
First Baptist Church
Carnegie
Richard Agresti
Agresti
Richard Brabender
Brabender
New York
Sasha Lurie
Tass
Montreal
New York University
Columbia
Horses Death Blamed On Flying Saucer Tale Alamosa
Alamosa Colorado owners Berle and Mrs. Lewis of a three year old Appaloosa named Snippy report a mutilated carcass found in San Luis Valley with remaining flesh gone and bones bleached. They argue radioactivity and UFOs killed the horse. others doubt the claim, citing lightning or unexplained causes. Local sheriff and UFO researchers offer cautious opinions while geiger readings are noted near the scene.
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Alamosa
Colo
Snippy
Berle Lewis
Colorado
San Luis Valley
Lewis
Harry King Ranch
Here
Forest Service
Jets Press Attacks Key North Vietnam Targets Near Haiphong
U S pilots press heavy blows at rail lines near China and at Haiphong port as ground fighting escalates. A rail bridge near China, a Haiphong exit bridge, and a major fuel dump were hit, with a smoke column rising nearly two miles. One F105 was lost, pilot missing, and Hanoi claimed six U S planes downed. Ground clashes increase in northern five provinces as monsoon winds threaten bombing weather.
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Saigon
U.S
North Vietnam
Haiphong
Red China
China
Pentagon
Hoa Lae
South Vietnam
1St Corps
Demilitarized Zone
3A Nang
North
Hanoi
U.S. Wa
Navy
Three More Area Burglaries Reported in County
State Police at the Corry sub station investigate a fresh string of burglaries as Union City Dairymen's League Union City Potato Growers Co op and Centerville Agway buildings were entered overnight. Centerville saw no valuables taken after a failed safe attempt. pennies stolen at the Dairy and Grange League sites. Troopers Sita and Evanko will join the case on return from Erie County court where they serve as witnesses in prior burglaries.
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Erie
Corry
Lawrence Park
Union Township
Northrop
Here
Union City Dairymen's League
Union City Potato Growers Co-op
Centerville Agway
Grange League
Shugs
Paul Sita
John Evanko
Erie County Court
John Hornick
Astronaut Killed While Aiming to Be First on Moon
In Tallahassee Florida AP reports an American astronaut who previously stated a goal to be the first man on the moon was killed in an incident. The event underscores a tragedy in the space program with officials confirming the fatal outcome and investigations underway.
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Tallahassee
Fis
Corry Diver Hospitalized After Scuba Gear Failure
A Corry man, Thomas Foote, 28, was rushed to Hamet Hospital after his diving gear failed while he and companions dove in Lake Erie east of Erie. He suffered mainly hysteria per hospital aides and was released after treatment. Lawrence Park Fire Department aided in transport.
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Lake Erie
City of Erie
Hamet Hospital
Thomas Foote
West Pleasant Street
Lawrence Park
Foote
Wilson Regains Party Authority At Labor Convention
Scarborough England AP Prime Minister Harold Wilson leaves the Labor convention with renewed party authority after fending off criticism of austerity measures. Delegates supported his deflationary policy and his bid to join the European Common Market, though some criticized him. Officials say France's de Gaulle would veto Britain from the EU.
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Scarborough
England
Harold Wilson
Wilson
Britain
European Common Market
Charles de Gaulle
European Economic Group
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Canterbury
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T. E. Griffis Sr
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Sheriff's
Toon
Florida-Georgia
Marine Corps
Clifton C. Williams Jr
Cape Kennedy
Houston Manned Space Center
Mobile
Ala
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Moody Air Force Base
Valdosta
Miccosukee
Fla
Air Force
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Moody
Johnson
Labor Party
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