Johnson urges passage of Appalachia development bill
President Johnson meets with Democratic leaders as he pushes a one billion dollar Appalachia development bill aimed at highways education and health facilities. Senate and House plan swift consideration with Mansfield and McCormack signaling support if attendance is solid. The measure targets economic revival in 11 Appalachian states and follows social security action before Senate debate.
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APY
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John McCormack
Massachusetts
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Montana
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Texas
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White House
Grand jury clears officer in Harlem shooting death
The Manhattan grand jury absolved police Lt. Thomas Gilligan of criminal liability in the July shooting of James Powell, 15, near a school, ending an inquiry that sparked civil rights protests and calls for suspension and charges. No indictment was returned as per District Attorney Hogan.
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James Powell
Thomas Gilligan
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Gilligan
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Police Department
Indictment Filed In May Fish Kill At Union City
The September grand jury in Erie indicted Donald D. Rooney manager of the Union City Agway plant on dumping industrial waste into the South Branch of French Creek. The May incident caused thousands of fish to die drawing state police and health department prosecution.
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Donald D. Rooney
Union City Agway Plant
GLF
French Creek
Water Pollution Control Division
State Health Department
Meadville
James Harvey
Fiead
Rooney
Harvey
Two Teen Drivers Cleared of Manslaughter Charges
Two teenage girls faced in voluntary manslaughter charges in separate traffic deaths but the charges were dropped. Karen Hicks faces a single count of failure to yield the right of way in a Route 6 crash that killed Marino Vanucci. Suzanne Kuss will face a permitting violation as her father Lewis Kuss is charged. no manslaughter charges filed against her.
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Tragic Car Crash Victim Dies After Weekend Wreck
Larry Carpenter, 26, of Aliquippa dies at Mercy Hospital from injuries sustained in a one car crash two miles south of Monaca. State police report the car driven by Eugene W. Sullivan, 20, of Torrance California struck a utility hole. Sullivan escaped injury.
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Larry Carpenter
Aliquippa
Mercy’ Hospital
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Monaca
Eugene W. Sullivan
Torrance
Calif
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Invasion Of Poland Remembrance Marks WWII Start
Polish leaders rally in Warsaw and other cities as Poland marks the 25th anniversary of Germanys invasion of Poland. President and officials recall the deadly 1939 assault at Westerplatte and Danzig while urging peace and reflection. Large crowds attend the events including tens of thousands in Warsaw.
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Surgeons Probe Usefulness of Nearly Severed Fingers
Hubert son of Mrs. June Martin suffered a severe hand injury when a knife slipped cutting two tendons in his left palm. Doctors at Hamot Hospital in Erie are evaluating whether the injured fingers can be saved and may perform a graft if needed.
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Johnson seeks AFL C10 endorsement in Washington
AFL attendees in Washington to review campaign policies with President Johnson expected to win their backing. Barry Goldwater returns to campaign trail with kickoff looming. Labor talks eyed for Chrysler pact before Labor Day. Mississippi desegregation proceeds with first grade readmitted nonracially. Johnson calls Democratic leaders to review legislative program. Senate pushes heated social security bill for aged health care. Khanh hopes to resume control in South Vietnam as Viet Cong activity lingers.
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Washington
Johnson
LBJ Signs Kinzua Bill
President Johnson signed a bill creating a 15,000,573 dollar damage and rehabilitation fund to aid New York Seneca Indians adjust to the Allegheny River dam and reservoir project. The 107 million project will flood much of the Allegany Reservation and affect land held by a treaty dating to 1794.
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Senate
Local Woman Injured After Car-Pedestrian Collision
In Liverpool Ohio, 22 year old Gloria Melvinon of rural Bost was injured yesterday after stepping into the path of a car at a downtown intersection. The motorist, described as a young man from East Taverpool, fled the scene.
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Gloria Melvinon
East Taverpool
Four Negroes Charged With Murder Of Highway Cop
Four Pinehurst men were charged with murder in the slaying of North Carolina highway patrolman Herbin. Willie Smith Jr confessed after hours of questioning. Albert Reeves, Will Allen, and Rudy Clegg Bruton were also charged and held without bond in separate counties. The trooper was shot three times in a cornfield near his patrol car after a stop of Smith’s car north of Raeford.
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Smith
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Will Allan
Albert Reeves
Rudy Clegg Bruton
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Hoke County
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Reeves
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Stith
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B. Bragg
Southern Pines
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Titan 3A Maiden Flight From Cape Kennedy
Titan 3A rocket lifts off from Cape Kennedy on its maiden test flight. The 124 foot booster uses 430000 pounds of thrust as stages fire, aiming to place a 115 mile high orbiting payload and perform a space somersault to align stabilizing instruments.
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Philadelphia Curfew Maintained Amid North Philadelphia Riots
Philadelphia remains under a strict curfew as police raid a national Negro group headquarters in North Philadelphia following weekend violence. Riots reportedly planned, with numerous officers deployed and a suspect held on multiple charges related to explosives and weapons. Authorities suspend evictions and writs of execution in the area to avert further incidents.
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Kennedy Wins Test Vote As New York Democrats Back Kennedy
In New York Atty General Robert F Kennedy won a test vote by a wide margin as Democrats moved to nominate him for the U S Senate seat to face Republican Kenneth B Keating The State Committee authorized Kennedy to run on the party ballot though he is not enrolled in the NY Democratic Party. in Michigan a primary contest tested white backlash while three Republicans sought the Senate nomination against Democrat Philip A Hart.
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Samuel Steation
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Neil F. Staebler
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Collar Youth With Pistol Causes Public Alarm
A one year old Frewsburg youth displayed a starter pistol in public and claimed to be a government agent. Police recovered the weapon from a car with New York plates after a stop near Clinton street across from the National Bank of Corry. The youth said he was visiting a friend and hunting in New York. he apologized after police lecture on weapon display rules.
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Jansen
John Weiss
New York
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Jamestown
L ‘ Aft
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Two-Pay Workers Crushed To Death
Two workers were killed and three injured when a large earth-moving machine ran over them on an interstate highway project near Clearfield. The firms Hempt Broth es Tno of Camp Hill and Peaker Construction Co of Cincinnati Ohio were building two sections east of town. Names of victims not yet released.
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Clearfield
Hempt Brothes Tno
Camp Hill
Peaker Construction Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Fire at Erie freight station and two-vehicle crash in town
Fire crews responded to a blaze at the Erie Lackawanna freight station with two trucks and 25 firefighters. A second incident on West Pleasant Street involved a two car crash at West Pleasant and Firsh avenues injuring no one, while a third collision occurred at North Center and West Washington.
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Firsh Avenue
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Piremen
First Avenue
Seastead
Claude Still
Spartansburg
Seastesdad
Sonthy
Reveal Safety Steps Taken On LBJ After Threat
The Atlantic City convention coverage notes a threat to President Johnson. FBI agents traced four Puerto Ricans plotting to assassinate him as secret service prepared for arrivals. Johnson stayed in a bullet proof car and avoided handshakes during his acceptance speech.
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New York City
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Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
Richard Highest
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New York
Poughkeepsie Gymnastics Contest Draws Attention
A garbled report from Poughkeepsie references gymnastics, a possible Olympic prize, and a petition presented by local businessman Benjamin Cody. The exact details are unclear due to text damage.
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Benjamin Cody
Poughkeepake Bucinessman
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