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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1967
Page
1
Johnson faces pressure from Fulbright and Ford as debate over Vietnam intensifies. Fulbright links the war to domestic riots while Ford pushes for harsher bombing. The article traces Johnson’s explanations and mounting calls for clearer public justification amid civil rights battles and political criticism.
In Canton and across Guangdong Province, supporters and foes of Mao Tsetung clashed, with fighting in the city and gunfire heard through the province. Reports say over 500 killed or seriously wounded as rival groups used seized guns. Canton remained under curfew amid widespread fear and mobile groups in the streets.
Births include a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Risinger of Indiana and a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Ruffner of Penn Run. Admissions list from multiple towns includes James Simpson Indiana and Debra Spellane Clarksburg among others. discharges cover Blairsville, Indiana, Clymer, Homer City and more with several residents receiving care at regional hospitals.
The Carlynton Education Association reimposed sanctions on the Carlynton School District in Pittsburgh. The union had earlier urged teachers not to accept jobs there but dropped sanctions after an out of court settlement of a school board suit, which claimed the blacklisting was legal. The board says a grievance procedure is now in place, but it will not recognize the association as bargaining agent for 150 of 160 members, while most teachers for next year have already been hired.
Philadelphia AP report says Mayor Tate’s limited emergency will cost taxpayers about 3.5 million, mainly overtime for police, firemen and park guards. Finance Dept spokesman estimated 94,716 in overtime paid to 227 officers as Admin Board approved the payment. Mayor issued July 27 proclamation to prevent racial disturbances and mobilize uniformed forces. City Council gave first reading to seven Tate powers bills after Public Safety Committee hearing.
Son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Dunlap of Blairsville Foster L Dunlap is a crew member aboard the guided missile escort ship USS Bronze. The ship undergoes refresher training off the Southern California coast.
PITTSBURGH AP Striking fathers vote on a new contract proposal Saturday as a 10 week carpenters strike widens into a tri state dispute. The lathors Local 331 was charged with unfair labor practices by the National Labor Relations Board in U S District Court. If the contract is approved the charges would be set for hearing Aug 18. Executive Secretary Bowden of the Master Builders Association accused carpenters union leaders of torpedoing the proposed contract rejected by union members last weekend. Joseph Senge of the Carpenters District Council said members back their leadership. No meetings are planned in the dispute.
Justice Michael Musmanno of the state Supreme Court tours Cambria and Crawford counties to seek Democratic backing for a possible bid for Senator Joseph Clark's seat. He branded Clark a bigot and a sapless senator, saying he must be defeated for many reasons, including perceived national security hazards.
Senate ethics committee reviews legal fees shared by Sen. Edward V. Long and St. Louis lawyer Morris Shenker in Hoffa appeal case. Long provided a list of shared fees and joint clients after initial hesitation, with clients names now approved for disclosure. Committee staff will verify the details with relevant parties, no investigation ordered.
The Fun on the Range program at Clymer Elementary School began with Penelec funding. Classes run four days in the school cafeteria, with a graduation set for August 18 at 1 30 p.m. Morning sessions at 10 a.m. Afternoon classes start at 1 p.m. Miss Carole Brasich of Penelec’s Home Economics Department leads the sessions.
The State Civil Service Commission announced forester employment and promotion exams to fill positions in the Department of Forests and Waters. First test Sept. 16 with a deadline Aug. 23, later tests on Dec. 2 1987 March 23 1968 and June 29 1968. Applicants must be U S citizens with a bachelor degree in forest management and one year of technical forest management experience. Salary 7055 to 8454. Tests at multiple centers. requests handled Sept 18 onward at Harrisburg offices.
Governor Shafer approved a feasibility study of an underground nuclear blast in Sproul State Forest Centre County to create gas storage facilities. He may cancel later. Final approval would require concurrence that no harmful effects would occur. AEC had said no adverse effects and urged approval.
The Corry Department of Housing and Urban Development announced on Thursday the city will advance 122,579 dollars for planning the 19 acre southwest Corry project.
John Taylor of Social Security Indiana warns about late disability applications delaying or losing monthly payments. Many under 65 with impairments can qualify. benefits range 44 to 152 monthly, potentially up to 339 with dependents. Back benefits limited to 12 months before application. Office hours and contact details provided.
A Laboratory for Teachers ran from July 16 to August 4 at The Pennsylvania State University. Leon Hue of Indiana enrolled. The program aimed to provide experience in wise resource use and training in reading for school and community conservation education projects and methods for teaching conservation.
Washington AP reports mixed reactions on Capitol Hill to a presidential advisory panel's plan to increase Negro National Guard enlistment. Sen Harris says a higher Black presence would improve riot response. Thurmond and others challenge the move as racially motivated. Pentagon studying the recommendation. some say recruitment has failed despite campaigns.
Mrs. IVA Allison Riley aged 74 of Hillside formerly of Cokesville died Thursday August 10 1967 at Shawley Nursing Home Youngstown Pa Born May 11 1893 she was daughter of James M and Sarah Holby Allison A Hillside Methodist Church member survives include stepson Malford Kile Hillside and siblings Meo Mive Thamnenn and Mre Ci.
Carlisle PA AP The three year dispute between historian Sylvester K Stevens and Miss Helen Frick over passages in Pennsylvania Birth place of a Nation ends as Frick withdraws suit. Stevens seeks to reopen the case asserting bad faith over a press statement. Also notices: Mrs Marion Howard 44 New Florence dies Aug 9 1967, survivors listed. George Henry Calvert 84 Creekside D 1 dies Aug 10 1967 with service pending. Margaret Shaffer 75 widow of Clinton Shaffer dies Aug 9 1967 in Pittsburgh hospital with services in Indiana.
Washington plans to make Pittsburgh slum rebuilding a national showcase. Secretary Weaver says the joint program with Action-Housing will apply rent supplements leasing of low-rent housing and below-market construction rates. The venture will be run by Action-Housing Inc a limited-dividend firm capitalized at 3 to 4 million dollars.
Officials break ground on the 62 million Allegheny Valley Expressway linking Pittsburgh and Kittanning with plans to reach Brookville, tying to the Keystone Shortway. The Kittanning bridge costs 31 million, aiming for completion by 1970, subject to final details. Rent actions for rehabs and state highway strategy accompany the ceremony.
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