Scotts Crossing Tragedies Highlight Crossing Dangers
A long article recounts two fatal crashes at Scotts Crossing in 1968 and 1969 killing five and four, respectively, with survivors left to cope. It notes driver inattention may be a factor, urges immediate crossing improvements, and reports Public Utilities Commission investigations and proposed hearings led by state officials in Harrisburg. The piece emphasizes dangerous sightlines and confusing signals at Route 6 and the crossing.
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Public Utilities Commission
Scotts Crossing
Columbus
the Journal
Forest Hopkins
Harrisburg
Route 6
Route
Corry
Elmer F. Cooyer, Jr
Sandy Ridge
Journal
Exdsley
Lawyers Set To Begin Chicago Riot Trial
In Chicago eight men face conspiracy charges for inciting riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Jurors, including two Black women, were seated as opening arguments arrive with defense and prosecution using multiple peremptory challenges. Defendants include Bobby Seale Abbie Hoffman Jerry Rubin and others.
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Chicago
Bobby G. Seale
Oakland
Calif
Black Panther Party
Jerry C. Rubin
Abbie Hoffman
New York
Youth International Party
Yippies
David T. Dellinger
Liberation Magazine
Rennie Davis
John R. Fraines
Eugene
Ore
University of Oregon
Thomas E. Hayden
Students For A Democratic Society
Lee Weiner
Northwestern University
U.S. Atty
Thomas A. Foran
Richard G. Schultz
William M. Kunstler
Judith A. Lee
U.S. Dist
Julius J. Hoffman
AMA Chiefs Topped $25K in Medicare Fees
Senate informants said 30 doctors who received $25 000 or more from Medicare last year were officials of the American Medical Assn including presidents of state societies and delegates. IRS checks target 5 000 doctors with $25 000 plus Medicare payments and Medicaid abuses are under review as part of wider scrutiny.
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Washington
Senate
American Medical Assn
AMA
Association
House of Delegates
Chicago
Internal Revenue Service
Social Security Administration
Senate Finance Committee
Nixon's Policy On Blacks Attacked
Charles Evers the newly elected black mayor of Fayette Mississippi and brother of Medgar Evers criticizes President Nixon over the Haynsworth Supreme Court nomination calling it a slap in the face to blacks He says Nixon as president of all the people must do more for minorities.
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Mississippi
Nixon
Charles Evers
Clement Haynsworth
U.S. Supreme Court
Evers
Fayette
Miss
Medgar Evers
Paoli Father Kills Wife and Three Children
Arthur O. Manger Jr., 48, shot his wife and three of his five children as they slept in his Philadelphia Main Line home. He then killed himself with a 9mm Luger, leaving two teens, Richard 17 and Gail 13, critically injured. Neighbors described a loving family. police found no motive.
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Warren
Erie Lackawanna
Scott c
Paoli
Tey
Philadelphia
Arthur O. Manger, Jr
Robert Redzig
East Whiteland Township
Manger
Telephone Company
Robert Seiwell
Richard
Seiwells
Edward Seiwell
Mrs. Seiwell
Unions Move To Limit White House Rail Strike Intervention
AFL CIO shopcraft leaders press to fight a few railroads at a time rather than a nationwide shutdown. They warn against a national emergency, seek 10 percent annual raises with extra for skilled workers and a cost of living escalator clause as strikes loom against six railroads.
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Atlantic
City
N.J
White House
William W. Winpisinger
Afl-Cio Machinists Union
Winpisinger
Asst. Secretary of Labor
William J. Usery
U.S
Eee Winpisinger
Nixon
Usery
Washington
George P. Shultz
Shultz
Congressional
Congress
Francis A. O'Neill
National Mediation Board
Santa Fe
Great Northern C&o-B&o
Southern
Illinois Central
Erie-Lackawanna
CJ Adds Women Production Employees in Corry
The Corry Jamestown Corporation joins Corry Foam in hiring women for production due to a male labor shortage. CJ now employs 12 women in assembly, following prior waves at Corry Foam, Raymond Division, and Aero. Managers report staffing steady with no immediate expansion planned.
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Corry
Corry Jamestown Corporation
Corry Foam
Raymond Division
Aero
Raymonds
William Helmintoller
Raymond
Harrison Cole
Samuel Baressi
Jack Downey
Army to Detail Case for Berets in Vietnam
In LONG BINH Vietnam the Army will disclose details of its case against six Green Beret officers accused of exposing a supposed trigger man. The Army allowed public release after defense motions to block information were rejected for the second time. The alleged victim Thai Khac Chuyen was identified as a double agent by Green Berets.
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Long Binh
Vietnam
Green Beret
Thai Khac Chuyen
Green Berets
Nixon Proposes 4.25 Billion Social Security Hikes
President Nixon outlined broad Social Security changes including a 10 percent across the board benefit increase effective April 1970 and a higher earnings cap to 9000 by 1972. He also proposed reduced employer and worker tax rates between 1971 and 1976 and an automatic cost of living adjustment.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
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Parti
Hopkins
George Bloom
PUC
Interstate Commerce Commission
North Hills
Shafer
Paul McLaughlin
Federal Building
Man
Gail
Redzig
Chief
Great Valley High School
Army
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