Warren trooper nabs deserter during warrant attempt
State police Cpl. William F. Kattner arrested Virgil Howard Gilson 26 AWOL since July 2 1967 and deserter from Fort Dix while serving a warrant on another at his brother’s home in Titusville. Also notes Allegheny River flow increase at Kinzua Dam and Erie County real estate transfers.
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State Police
William F. Kattner
Warren
U.S. Army
Mark Gilson
Titusville
Virgil Howard Gilson
Fort Dix
N.J
Stakes Not Steaks Court Rules Pay Tax
British Columbia Supreme Court upheld a $1,521 sales tax and interest on three Kentucky race horses bought for $28,378. Davis had argued the horses were food products exempt from tax, but the court rejected the claim noting high prices imply sale as livestock not food.
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Vancouver
B.C
Davis
British Columbia
Hellman Sues CBS to Block TV Film of The Little Foxes
In New York AP report Lillian Hellman seeks 500000 in state Supreme Court alleging CBS and others aired the film version of The Little Foxes last Sept 2 in violation of a contract. CBS Samuel Goldwyn Inc and Samuel Goldwyn Productions ordered to answer within 20 days.
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New York
Lillian Hellman
State Supreme Court
Columbia Broadcasting System
CBS
Samuel Goldwyn, Inc
Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Labor minister seeks talks to avert UK rail strike
London dispatch says Labor Minister Ray Gunter summoned the 24 member National Union of Railwaymen executive for talks to avert a nationwide rail stoppage and possible emergency powers. Prime Minister Wilson joins in all night talks over the Liverpool dock dispute as trains face cancellations and exports suffer.
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London
Ray Gunter
National Union of Railwaymen
Harold Wilson
Liverpool
Britain
Gunter
Ford strike costs hit wages and slows production
Wrap Up reports the strike cost the nation about 170 million dollars in wages while Ford Motor Co halted 1968 model production for over six weeks. First ten days sales lag 60 thousand versus last year as dealers hold roughly 140 thousand cars, including 45 thousand 1968 models built before the stoppage.
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Ford
Health Board Has Own Rat Control Problem
Dayton Ohio AP reports Montgomery County Health Board headquarters been troubled by rats. Health Commissioner Dr Robert Vogel sighted a six inch rat on the porch and threw a rock to strike it. Environmental health director Dave Peden calls the rats healthy and notes the department faces a demonstration in rat control.
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Dayton, Ohio
Montgomery County Board of Health
Robert A. Vogel
Vogel
Dave Peden
Environmental Health
Health Department
Peden
Pentagon braces for civil rights march and protests
Pentagon officials say a peaceful assembly permit was issued but warn that it does not authorize unlawful acts. Demonstrators were assigned the north parking lot as security tightened around the building. A Lincoln Memorial rally precedes a march toward the Pentagon while nearby sites remain closed to visitors.
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Pentagon
Washington
Potomac River
Capitol
White House
Johnson
Lincoln Memorial
YMCA Calendar Week of October 23 Highlights Activities
The YMCA schedule lists daily programs from Monday to Wednesday including Men’s Fitness, Board Luncheon, Bus Group and various youth, senior and adult classes. Notable entries show TOPS, Synchronized Swim, Red Cross, Tri-Hi-Y events, sewing and craft sessions, pool and gym usage, with multiple intramural activities across age groups.
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Golden Agers
Red Cross
Vandals Rampage At Lakewood School Causing Over 1000 in Damage
After midnight vandals smashed five science classroom windows and toppled equipment inside the Southwest ern Central School. Outside, cars tore up lawns and the football field in mud, with total damage expected to top $1,000. Police report no arrests yet.
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Pittsfield
Mary Ellen Burroughs
East Main Street
John VanCise
Girard
VanCise
Lakewood
Southwestern Central School
Ellicott
Elmer Widlund
Richard Lattimore
Widlund
Henry Butler
Claise E. Swearingen
Southwestern
Dunkirk
Jefferson Junior High School
Jamestown
Weekend Swim Schedule and Activities List
A detailed timetable covers Friday and Saturday activities at the pool. Sessions include TOPS Swim, Minnow and Fish, Advanced Swimmers, pool rental, Family Swim, Junior High Dance, Boy Beginners, Flying Fish, Diving, Team Practice, Bus Group, Girl Beginners, Grey Coed, Junior High Coed, High School Coed, and Senior hours.
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Bazaer
Bea’s
LeSuer
Cherry settlement in right of way case moving toward resolution
The Franklin office promised to study the issue after a right of way official intervened. Harrisburg still handles the checks causing delays. The Cherry case settled out of court to save time and money, with other nearby families also paid either by settlement or court victory. The Earl Cherry matter remains unresolved after over a year.
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Franklin
Harrisburg
Journal
Cherry
Milton Cherrys
Earl Cherry
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Kinzua Dam
Erie County
Lucille V. Church
Robert L. Church
Corry
James R. Waid
Raymond W. Huffman Jr
Concord Township
Jack Osman
Wright Street
Beaver Club
Swanson
Osman
Mns
Easthampton
Mass
Peter A. Baldwin
University of Chicago
General Auto Repat Frank
Thomas Motors
British Rail
Health Board
Justice Department
YMCA
Desmond Electric Company Electrical Contracting
Lakewood School
Dial
Ray
Ned
Marine
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Marine National Bank
Cros Ma
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