05 Aug 1965
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1965
Page
1
Washington AP reports AMA ethics allow eye doctors to sell as well as prescribe eyeglasses, defending rules as fair. Subcommittee hears conflicting testimony from opticians and ophthalmologists about whether doctors should retail eyewear.
Southard fights an ordinance banning nondomestic animals over a horse named Mr Magoo blamed for disturbing neighbors. Karen Southard tearfully defended caring for the animal as officials debate a June 21 rule and possible exemptions. Attorney Eric Roeckl argues the ordinance violates due process under the Constitution.
In Athens, King Constantine faces forming a new government after parliamentary vote toppled Athanasiadis Novas. The defeated premier plans to resign as the king weighs who should lead, with Stephanos Stephanopoulos, former deputy premier, among possible new premiers.
Harrisburg report notes bipartisan sponsorship as Pennsylvania Senate weighs a five dollar per day salary increase for all judges. In Vietnam, Navy and Air Force missions around Hanoi and surrounding targets report multiple buildings destroyed and several military incidents with no U.S. land forces involved. Viet Cong activity near Saigon rises with grenades and mortar fire on police and government posts. U.S. officials see no broad significance though retaliation fears persist.
John Herbert arrived in PENNYAN New York in 1920 through the Fresh Air program and stayed with Mr and Mrs Llewellyn Jolley for decades after a doctor prescribed good food and fresh air The trip was arranged by the New York Herald Tribune and he returned to visit his NYC parents occasionally over the years
The legislature debated veto prospects as Governor facing potential veto. Kenneth B. Lee claimed Pennsylvania boosts public assistance beyond any state with 14.2 percent rise in two years, while Herbert Fine challenged Lee’s figures showing PA lagging national average by 22 percent per capita. Senateapproved administration bill limits state police to 2700 in size, amid misprint inquiry on clean streams bill. A $10,000 DPI salary raise won approval, and the House backed two Scranton administration constitutional amendments adding civil rights language and updating private corporations language.
As Viet Cong strikes widen in South Viet Nam U S forces announce Task Force Alpha, led by Maj Gen Stanley L Larsen, to coordinate ground troops in 2nd and 3rd Corps areas with headquarters at Nha Trang. Reports say Viet Cong casualties and skirmishes recur near Saigon and Vi Thanh, while air sorties claim hundreds of strikes against suspected Viet Cong sites.
Miss Helen Clay Frick testifies in Carlisle as defense seeks to suppress a history book on Pennsylvania. Judge Weidner may hear more testimony. Stevens, historian, defends claims that Henry Clay Frick is portrayed unfavorably. Documents claimed to show Frick employees were paid well and lived comfortably are presented.
Harrisburg reports the state Crop Reporting Service says Pennsylvania red meat production for the first half of this year declined by 5 percent from the same period last year. Total output reached 481,618,000 pounds.
In Ventura the Eastern Interior Oil Co faces a halt to a $90 million dam water system roads and a drilling project at Sespe Creek if a California condor egg is laid nearby. The National Audubon Society warns noise from exploration could disrupt nesting and threaten the dwindling Condor population.
Robert Kimball a 37 year old U S police adviser held for the fatal shooting of his American boss and a Vietnamese woman underwent a preliminary hearing behind closed doors in Saigon A Vietnamese judge questioned him and he is expected to be formally charged with homicide and tried in a Vietnamese court The U S government waived immunity Kimball appeared with a Vietnamese lawyer and an American military attorney The case could go to trial in six months to two years under Vietnamese law Meanwhile in Casper Wyoming three in a felony case were overpowered during a riot and a jury by a tribunal consisting of a judge and three magistrates could try the case within 30 days with a possible life sentence or minimum five years The report noted the attack occurred during a fight at a dance hall near Salt Lake City Utah where the suspect’s wife lives with their 7 year old son
Chicago police intensified a nationwide search for Hollie Black and Richard Black after Sgt. Charles Eichorst 45 was shot during a North Side supermarket robbery. About $3,000 was taken. the money escaped in a torn bag. Police linked the brothers to the crime and noted Richard was with Hollie earlier that morning.
Pittsburgh teen Walter Heisler, 17, led a 40 mile pursuit from Greensburg to Weirton and Pittsburgh after stealing a tractor-trailer cab. Heisler was found with a loaded revolver at the cab seat and faces charges under the Uniform Firearms Act, failing to comply with a lawful order, and larceny of a motor vehicle. He remains in juvenile custody.
Minnie Mary Stegura Lezanic, 4 dollars of Penny of Chambersville, died August 3 1965 near Heilwood. Friends may visit Bence Funeral Home Clymer 4 to 10 pm. Parastas Thursday 7 pm. Divine Liturgy Friday 9 am at St Michaels Greek Catholic Church Clymer. Interment Oakland Cemetery Indiana. Reverend Mesaros to celebrate.
A long obituary and political notice recounts Ada V Kuhns of Indiana and other individuals linked to voting rights debates. It notes immigrant roots, church memberships, and family ties, alongside quotes from James Farmer and Roy Wilkins about the poll tax ban. The article cites Senate votes and President Johnson’s planned signing process as it chronicles the civil rights era actions.
Trawlers off North Carolina and Virginia report a torpedo find near False Cape as Coast Guard orders area cleared. Snoppy blast remains deflected with no skipper identified. injuries include Barbara Barkley and Hattie Gentry among the dead and survivors.
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