Civil rights protest in Pittsburgh after King march
Civil rights leaders predict the peaceful demonstration at Freedom Corner may be Pittsburgh’s last if authorities fail to curb violence. Speakers blasted Mayor Barr for a city task force and urged action, while police faced petitions calling for Safety Director Craig’s removal amid rioting and looting. Leroy Irvis warned the city against further attacks on residents and protesters.
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Associated Press
Freedom Corner
Pittsburgh
Win Rights
Nation of the
Marcelln Luther King Jr
Brown
Joseph M. Barr
Bill Hayden
Homewood
Brushton Sec
Barr
Mellon Square Park
Hillwinterno 1
David W. Craig
Craig
Byrd Brown
National Association of Colored People
Leroy Irvis
Special Evangelistic Services at Kenwood Church Begin April 17
Kenwood Penns Manor Church of the Nazarene will hold evangelistic services from April 17 to 28 every evening at 7 30. Speaker Rev C Neal Hutchinson of Bethlehem PA ha s pastored Nazarene churches for 25 years and now travels for revivals and camp meetings. Hutchinson is a clarinet artist and his wife travels with him as youth speaker and pianist. Rev J I Fetterman is pastor of the local church and invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenwood
Penns Manor
Evangelist Hutchinson
District Hospital Births and Admissions List Indiana Area
Births and admissions for April 15 from District and Kittanning hospitals list multiple families and residences. Notables include a new baby boy for Mr. and Mrs. Warren R. Cecconi of Homer, and several admissions and discharges across Indiana, Kittanning, Latrobe, and Saltsburg areas with names and addresses of those involved.
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Indiana Hospital
Warren R. Cecconi
Juniper St
Homer
Boy
Clara J.tewart
Dixon Run Rd
Clymer
Annia D. Stano
R.D
Saltsburg
Blaine L. Deabenderfer
Indiana
Dorothy H. Cronauer
Felice Petrone
Laurel St
Lawrence D. Patterson
Sherman St
Nancy J. Wilson
Kittanning
Carl L. Bortz NuMine
Stella Prusasky
Sagamore
Joseph Rellick
McIntyre
Michael Bury
NuMine
Ysabelle J. Jewart
Shirley A. Schrecengost
Kittanning R.D
Kathleen L. Kuhta
Shafer Seen as Long Shot For 1968 GOP Ticket
Philadelphia report notes Rep. Robert Taft Jr. says Governor Raymond P. Shafer could be a long shot for the Republican presidential nomination if the race opens. Taft suggests Nixon could be blocked at the Miami Beach convention and Shafer becomes a plausible if uncertain contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Raymond P. Shafer
Robert A. Taft Jr
Ohio
Taft
Shafer
Richard M. Nixon
Miami Beach
Indian To Speak Here Thursday Mission service features Rev Herman J Williams
Rev Herman J Williams principal of the Mokahum Indian Bible School Cass Lake Minnesota will speak at 7 p m Thursday April 18 at the Christian and Missionary Alliance of Indiana The school trains Indian Christians for the ministry offering a four year Bible program It seeks to prepare Indian ministers for tribes across the United States and Canada highlighting the field and fruit of missionary work with pictures and messages Pastor George McNeel welcomes all to attend and share in the blessing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman J. Williams
Mokahum Indian Bible School
Cass Lake
Minn
Christian and Missionary Alliance of Indiana
Rev. Williams
Canada
United States
Williams
North America
George McNeel
Hotel Strike At Critical Stage Now
Pittsburgh AP reports negotiations for Penn Sheraton Hotel sale aimed at ending the strike that closed the property. After a Monday meeting with Mayor Joseph Barr, both sides trimmed delegations and signaled progress, with minor issues settled. Pittsburgh group included David B. Shakarian Allen H. Berkman Maurice Parker. union led by John J. Kenny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Penn-Sheraton
Joseph Barr
Pittsburgh Group
David B. Shakarian
General Nutrition Corp
Allen H. Berkman
Screw and Bolt Corp. of America
Maurice Parker
John J. Kenny
Hotel and Restaurant Employer Alliance
Inspirational Series Concludes at IU Campus
The Inspirational Series ended with final meetings at Fisher Auditorium on Indiana University of Pennsylvania. April 13 14 drew the program to a close as the Indiana Community Men in Action participants reflect on a memorable experience. An executive committee meeting on April 29 will hear a final report from John D. Warner. Notable events included appearances by Miss America 1965 Vonda Kay Van Dyke and Dallas Cowboys All Pro fullback Don Perkins addressing community audiences.
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Fisher Auditorium
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana Community Men In Action Program
Men In Action
Church of the Brethren
John D. Warner
Indiana
Vonda Kay van Dyke
Don Perkins
Dallas Cowboys
Late Taxes Collected On Street In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia the postal service deployed three special clerks with mail sacks outside the main post office to handle late tax letter submissions for the April 15 deadline. Traffic slowed as police aided the curbside effort while residents expressed relief at meeting Uncle Sam. By 12:05 a.m. the supervisor noted the date had rolled to April 16 and late filers could not be clocked back, though one clerk still promised a possible April 11 postmark for a few last-minute letters.
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Philadelphia
Uncle Sam
Ry Gyger
National Men In Action Organizad
Edward Schofield
In Pittsburgh Speech Tonight Senator McCarthy Urges Yes
In Pittsburgh a Senate campaign stop at the Hilton Hotel features Senator McCarthy promoting five yes votes on Pennsylvania constitutional reform proposals. Governor Shafer and state leaders urge voters to back all five changes on April 23, arguing reforms modernize state government, balance budgets, and limit debt while preserving tax uniformity and local option home rule.
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Tames M. Streams
Port Charlotte
Fla
R.D
Matthew
Mary R. Graham Streama
Pittsburgh
Indiana County
Maer
Associated Press
Dience
Casey
Equene J. McCarthy
Wirtz
Hilton Hotel
I. W. Abel
Winilter
Elmer L
Blairsville
Pennsylvania
Pri
United Steelworkers
Orpha Koenig
Ft. Lupton
Mary
Ofit
St Will Cain
Humphrey
Joseph Clark
Shafer
U.S
Commonwealth
Death notices from Punxsutawney and Frackville areas
Obituaries and funeral notices for Mrs Sophia Smith 107 Punxsutawney R D 1 born 1860 died 1968 at Mountain View Christian Home Hillsdale wife of Henry Smith with son Carl and many descendants services at Pifer Funeral Home Punxsutawney interment in Marchand Cemetery Mount Zion Lutheran Trade City Ida Mae Williams 77 of Frackville died at Indiana Hospital after illness services at Hoppes Funeral Home Frackville and Pete C Parry 67 of Pine Flats funeral arrangements in Frackville burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery Frackville.
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Eleanor Burkett McClellan
Dover
N.J
McClellan
Bolivar
Dorothy Fulcomer
Thomas
Norman
Shirey
Richard
Lysle
Alice Bergel
Forrest
Martin
Lorna McKinney
Verna Brett
George
Guy
Roy
Gladys Burkett
Sophia Smith
Punxsutawney R. D
Mountain View Christian Home
Hillsdale
Jefferson County
Barbara Hoffman Noerr
Henry Smith
Carl Smith
Pifer
Punxsutawney
Paull E. Spring
Marchand
North Mahoning Township
Ida Mae Williams
George B. Williams
Frackville
Indiana Hospital
Robert F. Hoppes
Third
Washington “St. Frackville
Victor L
Indiana
Greene Twp
Indiana County
Judson
Susan Ersula Anderson Parry
Myr. Parry
Jones and Laughlin Steel Co
Pine Flats
Etta) Barber
York
Paige
Sara) Berkey
Purchase Line
Robinson-Lytle’s
Jennie Arone Bayone
Mazza St
Homer City
Fred Bayone
Joseph Anthony
Mary Bruno Arone
Barone
St. Louis
Fred Jr
John
Carol) Thompson
Chester Morgan
New Castle
Fred Arone
Belle Vernon
Joseph Arone
Dominic Arone
Boston
Mass
Askew
Louis
Simage
Buddha
H. A. Pox
Dowski
St. Bernard's
Ceme
Tery
Blind Couple Flees Cuba to exile in United States
A Cuban couple who are both blind fled Fidel Castro's regime after the state banned the national lottery which employed many Havana blind people. Raul Leon Martinez 43 and Yolanda say they are unsure of plans in the United States as they adjust to exile and seek new work opportunities.
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Miamy
Fla
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Havana
Raul Leon Martinez
Leon Martinez
Yolanda
United States
Telephone Workers Set To Strike
Washington AP reports alarm for a nationwide job action by about 200000 telephone workers next Thursday as AFL-CIO Communications Workers chief Joseph Beirne says a general wage increase is essential. Some 8000 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers already strike New Jersey Bell, 14000 Beirne members plan to honor picket lines, while line service remains in operation amid talks.
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Washington
Joseph A. Beirne
Afl-Cio Communications Workers
Beirne
Unon
Afl-Cio International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
New Jersey Bell Telephone Co
Sang Ween
Berean Park
Nego- Beirne
South Ko
Long Park
Vietnam
Hanoi
South Korea warns against any Vietnam peace compromise
Premier Chung Ikwon, speaking in Seoul, backs an honorable peace in Vietnam but cautions that concessions to the North Vietnamese Communists would be dangerous. He says Seoul seeks inclusion in peace talks and cites Manila summit agreements. The report also lists obituaries and funeral notices from Indiana and surrounding areas.
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Seoul
Chung I
McCarthy campaign moves through Pennsylvania amid primary watch
McCarthy supporters and Democratic leaders race through Pittsburgh and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania as the state prepares for the May 7 primary. Campaign stops include speeches at mosques, political rallies, and canvassing with pamphlets while Kennedy and Humphrey launch competing efforts in the state.
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SLC
McCarthy
Pennsylpaign
Jones &Vania
Daniel M. Laughlin Steel Mill
Berger
Toletn
Pennsylvania
Joseph M. Barr
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Indiana
Mc Sen
Robert F. Kennedy
un-Carthy
Vice Press
Wildent
Hubert H. Humphrey
Wirtz
Kennedy
Gheny County
Vice
Hubert H. Huml
Stephrey
Dents
Youth Center Drive Opened at Cherry Tree
Pioneer Lake Youth Center Inc launches a fundraising drive to buy land near Cherry Tree Pennsylvania for a new youth center. The non profit, non denominational group aims to serve the physical mental and spiritual needs of local youth.
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Cherry Tree
Pioneer Lake Youth Center, Inc
Pennsylvania
Men in Action program inspires across seven meetings
The Men in Action team held seven inspirational meetings at Fisher Auditorium April 7-14. A Community Choir, led by Bob Beckendorf, grew to nearly 100 voices on some nights, delivering stirring professional sounding music. Warner on the final night predicted the program will have a lasting community impact. Gyger voiced hope the fruits of months of effort continue and thanked the community for support and cooperation.
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Tion
Fisher Auditorium
Bob Beckendorf
Men In Action
Warner
Total Men In Action
Gyger
Three Speakers Scheduled At Institute
The Supervisory Techniques Institute in law enforcement at Indiana University of Saigon will host three speakers including C. R. Hor lice folled on April 17. The event aims to train 41 area police officers and staff in supervision practices for daily duties.
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Department of Criminology
Indiana University of Saigon
U.S
Saigon Po
C. R. Horlice
Machea
Richmond
Richpolice
Rolland L. Soule
Southern Police Institute
University of Louisville
Southf
Vietnam
Saigon
Mamaee Yau
TY Bliam J. Martin
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Indiana University
Col. Martin
Irea
Vatican Steps Into Non Dispute
The Vatican has stepped into the dispute between James Francis Cardinal McIntyre and the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart. A four man special committee from the Sacred Congregation for Religious and Secular Institutes will examine the issues. Archbishop James V. Casey of Denver leads the panel with Bishop Thomas A. Donnellan of Ogdensburg, Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Breitenbeck of Detroit, and Msgr. Thomas R. Gallagher representing the apostolic delegation.
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Washington
Vatican
James Francis Cardinal McIntyre
Los Angeles
Sisters of the Immaculate Heart
U.S. Catholic Conference
Sacred Congregation For Religious and Secular Institutes
Rome
Knbc-Tv
Cardinal McIntyre
Paul VI
James V. Casey
Denver
Thomas A. Donnellan
Ogdensburg
N.Y
Joseph Breitenbeck
Detroit
Thomas R. Gallagher
United States
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District Hospital Register
Uns
Jane Arlene Reesman
Smicksburg R.D
D. Joann Hoffman
Rossiter R.D
Frank Snyder
Edgar Talley
Smicksburg
Jennie Bowers
Latrobe
Frances Foust
William J. Jellison
Ronald Brink
Avonmore R.D
Michael Mosco
Mary Christy Stewart
Carrie Orvosh
Saltsburg R.D
Martin W. Lynn
David Rupert
Donna McIintire
Blairsville R.D
Joseph P. Jezzi
H. J. Williams
Sen. McCarthy
Waples
Baum Blvd
S. Graham St
St. Peter’s Cemetery
Washington Blvd
Great Britain
aMoung Wo
Sucaat
New Jersey
Chung Hee Park
Sonnel
Honolulu
Wall Go Dolce
Citizens Advisory
Indiana Free Library
Libary Board
Stewart Hardware Land
Buchanan Wholesale
Indiana County Planning Commission
Water and
Ninth Streets
Tte
Indiana Human Relations Committee
Recreation Department
Indiana School i
David A. Gray
Robert A. Decker
13Th St
New Florence
Stewart E. and
Helen Steele Decker
Mr. Decker
Franklin
Johnstown
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Verna Nadolsky Decker
Bonnie
James
Vicki
Linda
Frank
Theice
New Florence R. D
Pfc
Robert Nadolsky
Kenneth IA
Stuart Funeral Home
William Green
Armagh
Institute
Gazette
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