Scranton Faces Threats During UN Anniversary Visit
Abington Pa AP governor Scranton shrugged off a life threat received five days earlier. Governor's press secretary Jack Conmy said police have the writer under surveillance. Scranton's plans shifted from Wings Field to Willow Grove Naval Air Station for security.
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Abington
Scranton
Jack Conmy
Conmy
United Nations
Honeywell, Inc
Fort Washington
Abington High School
Wings Field
Ambler
Naval Air Station
Willow Grove
Honeywell Bt
Ponder Tax committee discusses 1966 city tax receiver
The Combined Earned Income Tax Committee met at the Municipal Building to consider next year’s arrangements for the city income tax receiver R Elwin Fuller. Chairman Dr John Mohr said he discussed legal aspects with School Board Solicitor Frank McKnight and City Solicitor Douglas Rozelle, who were to review the matter.
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Ponder Tax
R. Elwin Fuller
John Mohr
Mohr
Frank McKnight
Douglas Rozelle
School Board
Ohr
Mehr
Hunger strike ends as Pvt Palmeri seeks Viet Nam transfer
U S Army Private Robert J. Palmeri 22 of Queens New York ended a two day hunger strike in Heidelberg to speed his transfer to Vietnam He said he stopped fasting to avoid affecting his performance of duty Palmeri who arrived a month ago is with the 34th Transportation Battalion and requested a quick transfer Lt Col Andrew B Wilke Gary Indiana noted a thorough physical exam following the protest and said there is no knowledge that the hunger strike caused any transfer delay
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Wuss
Germany
U.S. Army
Robert J. Palmeri
Viet Nam
Palmeri
Queens
N.Y
7Th Army
Heidelberg
Palreri
34Th
Tim
Andrew B. Witko
Gary
Ind
Vatican Reforms Overhaul Catholic Church Government
Pope Paul VI and the Second Vatican Council unveiled five decrees to modernize church governance and improve relations with non Christians. The move, proclaimed at St. Peter's Basilica, endorses a synod of bishops and advocates a friendlier stance toward Jews and other faiths, while urging unity over past conflicts.
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Vatican City
Paul VI
Vatican Acumenical Council
St. Peter's Basilica
John XXII
John
Army Antenna Violates County Zoning Stands Trial
Warren County planning director says a U S Army Corps of Engineers antenna near Scandia exceeds setback rules and height limits. Excavation started 40 feet from the road. permit denied despite Corps concessions and zoning board approval. Commissioners back the planning stance.
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Warren
Scandia
Army Corps of Engineers
Warren County Planning Commission
Kingua Dam
Corps
Pittburgh
Robert Peterson
Peterson
Col. Hammer
Pittsburgh
Zoning Board of Adjustment
D. H. Lay
Lewis Crippen
Election 50 Proposals To Be Decided In Eight States
More than 50 proposals appear on ballots from eight states next Tuesday. Highlights include a $1 billion New York water pollution program and Florida constitutional amendments. Voters in Kentucky Maine North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania also face bond issues and tax measures affecting schools highways and housing.
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Washington
New York
Florida
Kentucky
Maine
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York City
New Jersey
Virginia
Texas
Kids Will Parade to Lift Spirit Before Grid Game
Corry Area High School students plan a parade tonight to boost spirit ahead of tomorrow’s football game against Vincent. Mayor Philip Zalzneck approved the route, which starts near the high school, moves west on East South Street, then south on South Center, and east on East Pleasant, forming about 7 p.m. and reaching downtown around 7:15. The march will include marching students, musicians, a motorcade, and floats.
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Oae
Corry Area High School
Eric Strong Vincent
Philip Zalzneck
East South Street
South Center Street
East Pleasant Street
Church Rug Stolen From Mission in Charleston
A thief lifted a bright red 25 foot aisle rug from Soul's Harbor Mission in Charleston while it was rolled up for cleaning. No arrests reported.
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Charleston
W. Va
Harbor
Income tax receipts rise in Corry for first nine months
City income tax take for the first nine months reaches 156 768 dollars up from 147 081 last year. Disbursements include 57 225 to the city and 52 851 to the school district with other districts refunds and fees listed. Third quarter receipts rose to 55 404 but lag behind the second quarter 56 793.
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R. Elwin Fuller
Fuller
Corry
Changes to Clock Time Reverts to Standard Time
The piece explains clocks will be set back one hour to standard time and notes church services and schools will run on EST. It mentions DST ending and the expectation to adjust sleep and routines accordingly.
AT&T denounces FCC order to probe phone rates
AT&T boards chairman Frederick R. Kappel blasts the FCC move to investigate telephone rates as unwarranted and costly. The FCC announced hearings to assess charges of the Bell System, with aims to determine reasonableness under the Communications Act and potential rate reductions.
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At&t
FCC
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Frederick R. Kappel
New York
Commission
Bell System
Communications ‘Act
Kappel
Refugees Sail Amid Castro Halt as Weather Worsens
In WEST, Fla AP Castro ordered a midnight halt to the small-boat Cuban refugee exodus while hundreds set sail for Florida despite 10 foot waves in the Florida Straits. Coast Guard said they are on their way as U.S. Cuba pact to fly 3,000 to 4,000 refugees monthly looms.
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Fla
Fidel Castro
Florida
Coast Guard
Florida Straits
Cuba
United States
Castro
U.S
Gustavo Hidalgo
Hidalgo
Dalgo
Miami
Washington
Havana
Lincoln style show to boost attendance at school
Lincoln Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association plans a fashion show next Tuesday to display the latest women's styles modeled by men in an effort to boost attendance.
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Austin
Mina
Lincoln Elementary School
Attacks Destroy 21 U.S. Aircraft in Viet Nam
U S Marine patrols hunt Viet Cong around Da Nang and Chu Lai after mortars and sabotage damaged 19 helicopters and two bombers. Marines report 29 guerrillas killed with light casualties. two-thirds of the 60 helicopters at the Da Nang complex damaged or destroyed. Two Skyhawk bombers were lost at Chu Lai. most damage caused by mortars. Maj. Gen. Lewis W. Wall said some helicopters will fly again tonight.
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South Viet Nam
U.S
da Nang
Chu Lai
Viet Nam
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Poi
Alback
Alsn
Giorkar
Tin da Nang
Lewis W. Wall
Vet
Cane
UN Mir Myrtle Mountain
Walt
da Nang River
Limited crime reports mark Corry beat on county figures
Corry's police blotter shows only minor incidents a car crash and a stray dog with owner cited under stray dog rules. FBI county crime data place Erie near the bottom for prevention, reporting 1,392 prisoners in seven months with Corry accounting for only one inmate.
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Corry
Deel
Erie County
United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Erie
Pennsylvania
FBI
Millcreek
North East
Union City
Waterford
Girard
Fairview
Edinboro
Wattsburg
Lawrence Park
Robbery Toll Tops $100000 In Allegheny County
In Pittsburgh two men robbed the Eureka Savings and Loan Association in Oakland stealing about $10000. One robber wore a bandana and threatened two tellers as the other bagged the cash. A pursuing employee and customer chased them. they vanished into an alley near the office.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Eureka Savings and Loan Association
Association
Oakland
Men Reclaim City Park Cannon From Streets Department Report
The Journal notes eager strong men were sought to find and reclaim a beloved cannon from the City Park. A footnote mentions the effort and confirms the cannon was found and returned by City Streets Department personnel.
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City Streets
Scranton Denounces House Probe of Pennsylvania Insurance Dept
Gov. Scranton labels a House investigation into the Pennsylvania Insurance Department a political witch hunt. He defends Commissioner Audrey R. Kelly who defied a hearing, saying the purpose must be stated. Attorney General Alessandroni warns of harmful precedents if purpose is unclear.
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Scranton
House
State Insurance Department
Audrey R. Kelly
Astmonth
Walter E. Alessandroni
Kelly
Alessandroni
Pepe
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