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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1966
Page
1
Lt. Gov. Raymond P. Shafer announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor and begins a six city air tour across the commonwealth to spread his message.
Two Penn State University students, B Edward Schmidt Jr. and Nancy Mason, are in serious condition at Presbyterian University Hospital after a trick auto collided with a tractor trailer on Route 22 near Blairsville. The crash occurred Sunday at 3 45 p m as both eastbound vehicles climbed Penn View Mountain. The truck driver John Pfeiffer Jr. was uninjured. The auto sustained over 600 dollars in damage and was transported from Indiana Hospital to Pittsburgh Hospital by ambulance.
Final approval given by the Indiana Area School District for federal elementary and secondary education act programs. A $30,434 grant funds remedial reading clinics at Ben Franklin and Horace Mann Elementary schools with added library service. A $44,480 secondary tutoring grant funds four junior high and two senior high teachers for extra help in several subjects.
Shafer declares run for governor at an airport news conference in Pennsylvania. He says he wants to lead the state to its best, expects Scranton and Sen. Scott to hold related briefings, and hints at possible endorsements.
Death notices for Charles Leslie Beatty 70 of Indiana R D 1 Rose Bolton 64 of Slickville Charles E Fair 83 of Butler Mary Novotney 74 of Dixonville Michael Kerniskey 92 of Torrance formerly Heilwood Gertrude E Lias 73 of Indiana R D 2. Memorial details not shown.
Prime Ministers Shastri and Ayub Khan sign a nine point Tashkent Declaration agreeing to pull back troops to Aug 5 positions and pursue peaceful relations. They promise non interference and curb propaganda as Kosygin helps broker the accord.
A general alarm fire destroyed a five story brick warehouse in Johnstown used for storing used furniture. No injuries. Three families evacuated from nearby apartments. Firemen controlled the blaze in about 1 4 hours with unofficial damage pegged at 30000 dollars.
The Academy for Educational Development of New York will present a year long survey report on Pennsylvania higher education to the State Board of Education in Allentown. AED was hired as a $100000 consultant to aid in preparing the plan under the 1963 education law.
Weather report notes mostly cloudy and windy today with a high in the 40s. Tonight turns cold with a few snow flurries and a teens high. Tuesday brings mostly sunny skies and cold temperatures.
Taxpayers face uncertainty as many Pennsylvania towns and school districts apply four main taxes. Per capita and wage taxes draw the most questions, with rules varying by locality and new state law guiding collection priorities for those working across communities.
Eight men received sentences in a Cambria County court session. John C. Pearce of Burnside faced charges of false pretense and driving after suspension, ordered to pay costs, restitution, a $100 fine, and serve two six month terms concurrent to a three to six month term. Pearce previously passed a $50 bogus check at J.C. Moore Supply Co. and was jailed since November 10.
Rep. Richard S. Schweiker of Pennsylvania said he will decide by Wednesday or Thursday whether to oppose Lt. Gov. Ray Shafer for the GOP nomination. Shafer announced his bid and may have backing from Gov. Scranton and Sen. Scott.
The 89th Congress opens its second session amid political and economic tension as President Johnson prepares a State of the Union on Viet Nam peace talks and Great Society effects. Lawmakers expect committee actions and oath of new members as bombing pauses risk shifting after January 24.
William J. Allison aged 47 an Indiana insurance man is listed in serious condition at Indiana Hospital where he is a surgical patient. He lives at 347 East Philadelphia Street and became ill yesterday before he was rushed to the hospital.
New York and transit officials report the 10 day bus and subway strike continuing with little progress. Mayor Lindsay announces a recess after marathon talks at City Hall as millions endure the disruption and frozen temperatures.
The Pennsylvania Railroad seeks lower one day round trip fares in coaches to 7.50 from 9.96 and requests Public Utility Commission approval to take effect January 17. The reductions would apply to most trains except No 611, with lower intermediate point fares also set: Harrisburg to Paoli 6, Lancaster to Philadelphia 5.
A Boston doctor dictated battlefield style treatment by radio to crewmen aboard the trawler Rush after a deep head wound left Harry Ingram near death off Cape Cod. The Coast Guard cutter Acushnet and the Italian liner Christoforo Colombo aided in rescue. Ingram stabilized with gauze, pressure, and ice.
On the edge of the Iron Triangle 25 miles northwest of Saigon, allied forces including Australians and U S troops battled Viet Cong remnants. The operation Crimp yielded a large weapons cache and reported 22 Viet Cong killed with 38 captured. Light allied casualties were reported as more than 8,000 troops pressed the assault.
Greensburg area rally draws about 1000 United Dairy Farmers members to Hempfield High School to back higher raw milk prices and protest Isaly's pricing. They plan a Jan 12 Harrisburg march and may buss protestors. UDF cites 8 to 13 cent per quart targets and discussions of a dairy plant, with Isaly's stores in Western Pennsylvania affected.
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