Flint Mayor McCree Resigns Over Open Occupancy Plan
Floyd J. McCree the only Black mayor in Flint resigns after city commission rejects the open occupancy housing ordinance aimed at desegregation. He says he cannot serve on a body not representing all citizens and will leave his posts as mayor and third ward commissioner. The proposed measure faced opposition tied to racial tensions after civil disturbances earlier in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint, Mich
Floyd J. McCree
Ne-j
Houwsgro
Dis Crimi Commission
McCree
Flint
Alton C. Smith
Detroit
McRee
James C. Mitchell
Open
Campers recall bear attack in western park
Youths describe a late night bear raid during a campout along the lakefront. A grizzly pulled food and a travel bag from Michele as four campers fled and fought to survive. One climber reached a tree while others kept watch and tried to save Squirt the dog.
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Michele
Sunn
Ray Noseck
Squirt
Denise Huckle
Housing Plan Discussed Here
Indiana Borough Planning Commission heard an initial proposal for First St east of Elders Ridge Elders Oak St. Ridge School Board announced resignations and replacements including Ginojing Aloise term review. School district awarded coal bid, insurance, audio visual maintenance, typewriter contract, and other budget items for 1967 63 term. Band day, transportation, milk contracts, and staff vacancies noted.
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Indiana Borough Planning Commission
First St
Elders Ridge
Elders Oak St. Ridge
Robert Strong
Aloise
Julius Spellane
Gabriel Ave
Anna Zamberlain
Iselin
Hazel Stitt
Altmire and Guthrie Insurance Agency
Apollo
Casella Coal Co
Kiski Township
Organ Electronics Inc
IBM Co
Peterson System
Pitt Stadium
Pittsburgh
George Bottiglione
Coal Run
Tselin
Farmers Delight Dairy
Leechburg
Calvin Cooper
Jack Steffanina
Elders Ridge High School
Wrongfully Drafted Gl ft Issue Wrongfully Drafted Gl ft Issue
A federal judge dismissed a suit to halt sale of the liner North American to the International Seafarers Union. The union plans to use the ship for training and to consolidate operations at Piney Point with North American aiding drills. Congressmen fault draft chief Hershey for denying discharge to Leslie E. Brown, a Pennsylvania National Guardsman, amid paperwork foulups. Brown, drafted after being listed delinquent, was sent to Ft Bragg. Hershey investigates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie, Pa
International Sea-Farers Union
Gerald G. Weber
al Kerr
Kerr
Piney Point
Washington
Lewis B. Hershey
Pennsylvania National
N.C
Schweiker
Brown
Hershey
Pennsylvania Guard
William F. Brantley
Ft. Bragg
Republicans Push LBJ's Tax Hike Idea
Washington AP Republicans press President Johnson’s top budget team on the breadth of budget cuts Congress can face if it approves his proposed income tax increase. Rep. John Byrnes led minority inquiry as Ways and Means hearings proceed, while Budget Director Sehultze warned civilian spending could fall below January budget targets if taxes rise.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
John W. Byrnes
Wisconsin
Tho
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Charles L. Sehultze
Sehultze
Vietnam
Schultze
States and Local Taxes Rise Across Nation in 1966
A Commerce Clearing House study shows state and local tax take averaged 290 per person in 1966, up 25 from 1965, with New York leading at 410 and Hawaii at 365. The nation posted a record 56.7 billion in taxes, led by New York and California, while several southern states remained below 200 per capita.
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Chicago
Commerce Clearing House
Hawaii
New York
South
Texas
South Carolina
California
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
North Carolina
CCH
Census Bureau
District of Columbia
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Iowa
Kansas
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Nevada
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Virginia
West Virginia
North Dakota
Idaho
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Farada
Indiana
Maryland
Missouri
New Jersey
Texans Norman and Moser Predict Bigger Cattle in Alaska
Senators heard from Texas pair Norman and Otto Moser, members of the American Cattlemen's Association, who own a large herd. They testified that cattle will reach 100 to 150 pounds heavier in Alaska than in Texas due to various factors, noting their modest demeanor on Capitol Hill.
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Washington
Norman
Otto Moser
Capitol Hill
Lone Star State
Mosers
American Cattlemen's — Association
Senate
Alaska
Texas
Four Pennsylvania servicemen killed in Vietnam
Washington AP reports four more Pennsylvanians have died in Vietnam. Army M Sgt Edward A Coffey of Pittsburgh, Army Spec 4 John M Beyrand of Wayne, Navy Steelworker 3C John K Williams of New Britain, and Marine Lance Cpl James J Weest of Lansdowne are listed by the Defense Department as killed in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Weest
Samuel L. Weest
Lansdowne
Pechan Pushes Veto Override Of Buy American Steel Bill
Senator Albert R. Pechan of Armstrong vows to seek an override of Governor Shafer's veto on the buy American steel bill. He claims he can muster two thirds in both chambers, despite Senate and House leaders doubting success. Fellow sponsor Senator Joseph Gaydos criticizes Shafer's reasoning for the veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Albert R. Pechan
Armstrong
Shafer
Pennsylvania
Pechan
Senate
House
Joseph M. Gaydos
D - Allegheny
Gaydos
Pechban
New Indiana Basketball Coach Set Near School Site
A new basketball coach in Indiana faced a near-surface water issue on site. a catch basin will be built to fix it. Progress on a lawsuit against Missile Sites, Inc. contractors of the new high school continues, with a Labor Day decision anticipated. Personnel for 1967-68 include Harold E Theakston and others with salaries. resignations of Barilar McAnulty Koslow and Bell noted. McAnulty and Bell retiring. Leave of absence granted for illness without cost to district. Local dairies contracted for 1967-68. ambulance service fee set. teacher aides hired. Title III projects underway. a memorial resolution for Mrs Wilman McJunkin adopted.
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Fee
Missile Sites, Inc
Harold E. Theakston
Patricia A. Fiscus
Thomas W. Fiscus
Jerome R
Joanne Métzger
Gilbert J. McLaughlin
Francis P. Barilar
H. Eugene
McAnulty
James R. Koslow
Thelma Bell
Bell
Charlotte Wetzel
Hilltop Dairy
Sealtest Dairy
Belter Dairies
Indiana Dairy, Inc
Marion Center Creamery
Meadow Gold Dairy
Indiana
Citizens Ambulance Service, Inc
Kathryn McGovern
Vivian Ritenour
LIL Projects
Rescued Youth Leonard Boyce Recovers In Hospital
Williamstown West Virginia AP A 1 year old Leonard Boyce who was trapped for nearly 24 hours in a Lenore well cave in near Lenore asked his mother to scratch the bottom of his foot his first sensation in his right leg since rescue. Doctors report some movement returning to his right arm as reporters note the boy came from a family of 11 living on relief and a Leonard Boyce Fund continues as the well has been bulldozed over.
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Leonard
Leonard Boyce
New PIDA Loan Bill Considered
Harrisburg AP reports a House bill would relax PIDA loan rules, making all but Lancaster, Chester and Montgomery counties eligible for assistance. The measure, passed 46 to 0 by the Senate, ties loan amounts to county unemployment rates, with higher rates up to 40 percent of project cost and lower rates up to 30 percent. Eighteen counties would move to the 40 percent bracket, while currently ineligible counties shift to 30 percent.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
PIDA
Lancaster
Chester
Montgomery
Fight Counlties
Obituaries list varied local figures on Aug 14 1987
A bundle of death notices from Indiana County list Roy Sutton Shuster of Saltsburg aged 78 died Aug 14 1987 at Indiana Hospital after a long barbering career. Also listed are William Gibson 89 formerly of Rochester Mills. Michael Supinka of Hanover Heights. Henry G Abel 51. Jessie O Akins 77. Susie Urban 32. Ina Lee Miss Ines Lee. Anna Pearl Whitacre Wells 82. John William Wilson 85. Harry Lawrence McCurdy 94. Ida L Bracken McAfoose 74. Joseph Lovisa 85. Veryl W Stiffler 63 with funeral details and cemeteries for Edgewood, Pine Grove, Mt Zion and Oakland among others.
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Roy Sutton Shuster
Salt St
Saltsburg
Indiana Hospital
Ford City
George P
Therrie Young Shuster
William Gibson
Rochester Mills
Green Twp
Indiana County
David
Elizabeth Lowman Gibson
Gibson
Elizabeth Carson Gibson
Clair
Pittsburgh
Bettia Gibson
John
Stella) Moore
Glenshaw
Olive Zeigler
DuBois
Robinson-Lytle's
Indiana
H. W. Jamison D
Pine Grove
Michael Supinka
Hanover Heights
McKees Rocks
Ann Bock Supinka
Walter
Mary) Patross
Ann
Stephen
Eva) Fedisson
Michael
Homer City
Fannie Letereski
Ambridge
McDermott Brothers
Chartiers Ave
St. Mary's Ukraiian
Jessie
Aikins
Elderton
Armsdale
Kittanning RD
Sarah Miller Atkins
Shelocta
Anna Harmon Akins
Gastown Christ Lutheran Church
Kenneth
Loisall
Avonmore
Laird
Star Route
Apella
Dean
Saltsbure
Clae Cunningham
Charles
Elders Son
Leland
Eldersons
Leliana Atkins
Natrona
Clark Funeral Home
Edward P. Balint
Elderton Cemetery
Anna Pearl Whitacre Wells
Indiana R.D
Andrew and
Catherine Wendell Whitacre
Varnard
Trinity Lutheran Church of
Todd
Ruth) McCoy
Dayton R.D
Carson Funeral Home
Rural Valley
Jacob Troutman
Smicksburg Presbyterian Cemetery
John William Wilson
Dayton
Armstrong Memorial Hospital
Kittanning
James
Frances Walker Wilson
Chicora
Mary Caroline Pontius
Belknap United Church of Christ
Wilbur L
McGrann
Martin L
Evansville
Ind
Chester
Doris) McClelland
Hazel Hurst
William
Craig Wilson
Timblin
Clayton
Willard
Ely Funeral Home
Rev
A. H. Sarrie
Glade Run
Harry Lawrence McCuridy
Indiana RD
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Huckle
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Denise
Michele Denise
Paul Dunn
Ray
Gino Aloise
Japan
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Stanford University Engineering
Nicholas Liergi
John Seevers
Yong-Taik Kim
Seoul
Korea
Viet War
Sen. Pechan
Blaine Grube
United States
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
National Science Foundation
Wilman McJunkin
Henry G. Abel
South Seventh St
Rarright Funeral Home
Hillsdale
Indiana Evenings Gazette
Susie Urban
Salisbury R.D
Blairsville
Salisburpy
John and
Mary Caim Urban
George
Sophie) Pierce
Salisbury RD
Robert
Margaret) Steele
Cleveland, O
Dorothy) Woolweaver
Windson- Locks
Hunter Funeral Home
Salisburg
William Parker
Edgewood Cemetery
Curwensville
Gertrude) Somerville
Westover
Bliss
Evelyn) Somerville
Orvis C
Gwin Funeral Home
Cherry Tree
Lafter
J. Robert Singleton
Mt. Zion Cemetery
Mahaffey
Ida L. Bracken McAfouse
Philadelphia St
Robinson ~ Lytle’s
John L. Kipp
Oakland Cemetery
Joseph Lovisa
Mary ‘Vocalige Lovisa
St. Anthony's R.C
Auttgan
Leonard Knuth
St. Bernard’s
Veryl W. Stiffler
Claykehurpy RD
St. Francis Hospital
Robinson - Lytle's
Ham
George R. Krupp
Greenwood Cemetery
Garden of Christus
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