Egyptian MIG Downed by Israeli Warplanes Over Suez Gulf
The Associated Press reports Israeli warplanes shot down an Egyptian MIG over the Gulf of Suez. The plane exploded in flight and crashed in Egyptian territory after cannon fire. Earlier, Egyptian commandos reportedly raided an Israeli position near Port Taufiq, with one Israeli soldier killed. Cairo claimed Egyptians held the position and destroyed two armored cars. Egypt announced leadership changes in the air force, and Paris talks on Middle East relations were highlighted amid Big Four discussions in New York.
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New York
Peruvian clashes toll noted by two Delaware County missionaries
Two Delaware County missionaries Rev. Robert Swayne and his wife reported from Peru that they treated civilians wounded in clashes between government troops and fighters in Huanta. The unrest left 12 dead and about 60 injured as troops moved in from Lima. The disturbance has subsided and normal radio links resumed.
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Car Hits Pole Injuring Driver in Darby
Sharon Hillman 29 was seriously injured at 6 29 am when the car he drove struck a utility pole on Providence Road snapping the pole in two. James P. McNamara of 1310 Burton Lane was admitted to Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital with a compound fracture of the right forearm and possible head injuries. Patrolman Thomas Mower said McNamara was alone, traveling east and appeared to fall asleep before the crash. He was thrown from the car after impact.
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Darby
Thomas Mower
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Providence Road
Seven Firemen Overcome by Calcium Chloride Fumes
Seven Philadelphia firemen were overcome by fumes from a broken calcium chloride drum at a playground pool site and during work at McKesson Chemical Co. Two incidents occurred in separate special assignments. One man, James Monday, and three fellow firefighters were treated at Einstein Medical Center after drifting fumes. Joseph Dumond, 24, admitted for treatment, with three others also exposed.
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Einstein Medical Center
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Student protests erupt in Venezuela injuring 13
In Merida, 500 miles west of Caracas, demonstrations by politically active students escalated into clashes with the national guard, leaving 13 youths injured as street battles intensified in the capital region.
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UPI
National Guard
Merida
No Summer Jobs Hit Chester Youth Corps Chief Says
Chester youths face no summer Youth Corps jobs as funding failures halt public and nonprofit placements. Norman Watts says Labor Department appropriations blocked out-of-school work and only school programs remain funded, risking many students not finishing high school due to lost wages and experience.
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Norman Watts
YMCA
Congress
U.S. Department of Labor
Labor Department
Watts
Tim
City University tightens campus conduct rules
New York AP report: City University boards approve stiff penalties up to expulsion or civil arrest for students faculty or visitors who disrupt campus life across 15 units amid a spring of violence. Rules forbid blocking entrances occupying facilities or damaging property and require identification and lawful behavior on all campuses.
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Queens
Brooklyn
Six Meetings Set on Rent Withholding In Chester
Chester residents will learn about the city rent withholding ordinance at a 7:30 p.m. session at the Greater Chester Movement Neighborhood Action Center. Seven total meetings run through Oct. 28, with dates at Murphy AME Church, Robert Wade Neighborhood House, Thomas M. Thomas Community Center, Bethany Baptist Church, St. Michael's Church, and Chester Housing Authority Building in various city locations.
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Morton Avenue
Murphy Ame
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Robert Wade
Damey
Belgrave
Concord Ave
Thomas M. Thomas Community Center
3Rd St
Bethany' Baptist Church
12Th and
Tilghman Streets
St. Michael's Church
Edgmont Avenue
Chester, Housing Authority
9Th
P Norris Streets
Valachi Suffers Stroke Reveals Mafia Secrets
Washington reports Joseph Valachi in satisfactory condition after a stroke. He was moved to the Springfield medical center from La Tuna Federal Prison in Texas where the stroke occurred Saturday night. Valachi, who testified before the Senate committee, entered Atlanta Penitentiary in 1960 and exposed details about the Mafia.
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UPS
Joseph Valachi
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Spriggfield
la Tuna
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Iatanta
Senate
U S Admits FBI Altered Wiretap Involving Boxer
The government disclosed the FBI changed a wiretap log about Cassius Clay without informing the Justice Department. The issue arose after Clay's lawyers sought original transcripts and found a handwritten note was omitted from court filings. The Sept 4 1964 call with Martin Luther King Jr. was affected, though officials say the alteration did not change substance. Clay remains in prison after his 1967 conviction for refusing induction. lawyers pursue further hearings.
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Michael T. Epstein
Robert R. Nichols
King
Nichols
King Tor
Jing
Post- Clay
Islers
Plane Crash and Sudden Losses Shock Miami Street
A small Miami street scene turns tragic as a cargo plane crashes into 36th Street after reporting engine smoke. Four crew members die including Capt. Jorge Bujosa, with several bystanders and Knapp's two sons among the first identified victims. Details show a chaotic rescue and questions linger about the incident’s full circumstances.
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Santo Domingo
Jorge Bujosa
Carlos Brador
Carlos Gonzalez
Cesar Molina
Bujosa
Martin Hansen
Hansen
Miami River
36Th Street
Weather snapshot for County Nation with temperatures and tides
Today's weather shows high near 82 and low around 65 with 24 hour precipitation. Expected highs 82 tomorrow and moon sets at 8:24 a.m. and 9:06 p.m. Sun rises 5:33 a.m. and sets 3:24 p.m. Tide times and past month figures included.
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Chester
Tidewater Terminal Pier
Stay Granted For Convicted Slain Rose Schloss Case
Harrisburg UPI reports Carl Melton 38 on death row for a decade received another stay of execution from Gov. Raymond P. Shafer. Melton, father of five, has had 17 stays since his 1959 Philadelphia grocery robbery killing of Mrs. Rose Schloss while robbing the shop.
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UPI
Carl Melton
Raymond P. Shafer
Melton
Rose Schloss
West Philadelphia
Philadelphia gang violence probe to resume hearing
A Philadelphia crime hearing on the gang violence crisis, which has claimed 24 teen lives this year, will reconvene Wednesday led by Police Commissioner Frank L. Rizzo. Atty. William C. Sennett delayed the session. Arlen Specter and other witnesses are expected.
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William C. Sennett
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Arlen Specter
Ky Apne
Herman Wrice
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Young Great Society
Wrice
Iroy
Philadelphia
Zare
Melvin Floyd
Floyd
Stocks Link To New Low
New York AP reports the stock market fell to a new 1969 low, with the Dow closing at 870.66, down 5.30 points after a earlier drop of 9.05. Volume rose to 12.9 million shares as 1,078 issues declined and 314 advanced.
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Shafer appoints new members to farm commission and hospital panel
Harrisburg reports Governor Shafer announces appointments to the state Farm Products Commission and the Advisory Committee for General and Special Hospitals. Reno H. Thomas of Beavertown Snyder County and Adaline Chase of North Hills Montgomery County named to respective panels. Senate consent required for Thomas.
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Adaline Chase
North Hills
Montgomery County
Advisory Committee
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Senate
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