August 1967 Erie County police report highlights
Captain Robert L. Dunham of the Pennsylvania State Police reports 389 motor vehicle accidents in August across Erie Warren Crawford and Venango counties with 12 deaths, compared to 427 incidents and nine deaths the prior year. Union City teen arrested for public intoxication. Corry, Titusville incidents include a two car crash near Titusville with $2100 damage and pending charges against Patrick Cartney. Park lot thefts affect Corry Jtown staff cars as gas siphoning and items stolen recur. Local residents report lost keys and a bicycle stolen from a home on Marion Street.
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Robert L. Dunham
Pennsylvania State Police
Erie
Warren
Crawford
Venango
Corry
Titusville
Patrick C. Cartney
Sim F. Phillips
Hydetown
Cartney
Uta
Phillips
Vandals Damage McNamara Vacation Home Near Aspen
Fire at the under construction chalet for Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara caused slight damage. Sheriff's officers said vandals tipped lantern fuel cans near ward candles, letting liquid seep and ignite. Located about eight miles west of Aspen near Snowmass village, the incident was discovered around 7 a.m. by workmen.
Christine Jorgensen's Autobiography Details Identity Journey
Christine Jorgensen, who underwent hormone treatment and sex change operations in Sweden in 1952, recalls struggles and triumphs in her new book Christine Jorgensen, A Personal Autobiography. The memoir, released Friday by Paul S. Eriksson, Inc., documents her lifelong quest for self and faith.
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New York
Christine Jorgensen
Sweden
Miss Jorgensen
Paul S. Eriksson, Inc
Steel strikes slash output across major mills
Pittsburgh AP reports independent steel truckers strike cuts in Republic Steel Cleveland strip mill by one third and prompts U S Steel and Youngstown Sheet & Tube to reduce operations. Violence flares as gangs disrupt trucking. rebels claim about 100000 of 180000 Teamster steel haulers.
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Pittsburgh
Republic Steel Corp
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co
Gary
Ind
Victor DeMareo
Republic
Cleveland
Ohio
DeMareo
U.S. Steel Corp
Youngstown Sheet &' Tube Co
Wheeling
W.va
Buffalo
N.Y
Chicago
File For Convention Nominee Spots
Jarrisburg AP reports 447 candidates filed for nomination as delegates to the Constitutional Convention. Notables include former Gov Scranton and former Sen Casey, with voters in 50 districts choosing two candidates each. Also notes third party and independent entries and a white rights group candidate. Tucson adopts checks over cash for city payments preferred by Finance Director James Kay. credit cards not accepted.
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Jarrisburg
William W. Scranton
State Elections Bureau
Scranton
Lackawanna County
Robert P. Casey
James Michener
Philadelphia
William J. Devlin
Superior Court
Robert E. Woodside
Constitutional Party
Marvey F. Johnston
McKees Rocks
Association For the Advancement of White People
Johnston
White Equal Rights Party
Tucson
Ariz
James Kay
Kay
Intrepid Wins Third Race Over Dame Pattie
The Intrepid secured victory in the third race against Australia's Dame Pattie with a decisive performance. The sailboat was visible on its side far right during the contest setting.
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Intrepid
Australia
Dame Pattie
House Moves To Add 20 Million For Rat Control Bill
The House weighs a bipartisan bid to add 20 million dollars for rat control to a federal health aid bill on Tuesday. The plan would replace a stalled 40 million two year eradication program run by HUD and avoids duplicating existing efforts. More states have asked for funds as they set up wealth plans under Health Act guidelines, with Public Health Service to administer the grants.
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Washington
House
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Mile Rights
Congress
Henry S. Reuss
D-Wis
Charles Mathias Jr
R-Md
Public Health Service
Sen
Ate Banking Committee
Reuss-Mathias
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Union City
M. S. Cobbett
Ronald J. Beezub
North Main Street
Jack Downey
Corry Jamestown Corporation
Maple Avenue
Downey
L. B. Sears
East South Street
Delores Ross
Marion Street
Curtis
Rc Scott
Cohen Auto Supply
Franklin St
Sam Laker
Franka Sao
Warker
Warner
Coast Guard
Harley 0. Staggers
D-W.va
Commerce Committee
Ogle Lumber
Dave
Hoover “Capri
truValue Building Supply
Chai
Color TV
Expert Color Service
RCA Victor
Rossin’s
Fisherman's
CPO
Rossin
Robert
Columbus
Owen Fresh Bread
Apple Grove
Cherry Valley
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