UN to push Pakistan plan on Israel’s Jerusalem withdrawal
U N diplomats expect the General Assembly to back a Pakistan resolution urging the Security Council to compel Israel to relinquish control of the Old City of Jerusalem. The move draws strong reactions from international groups including the NAACP and United Nations officials.
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Jerusalem
United: Nations
N.Y
U.N
General Assembly
Pakistan
Security Council
Israel
Red Cross Assisting In Middle East Relief Efforts
Indiana County Red Cross officials outline a twenty year pattern of Middle East relief including money supplies blood and technical aid to refugees and disaster victims The ICRC and League of Red Cross Societies coordinate with governments to uphold the Geneva Conventions and address civilian needs while the American Red Cross plans further assistance and possible medical supplies funding and other relief requests.
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American Red Cross
Middle East
Indiana County Red Cross
International Committee of the Red Cross
League of Red Cross Societies
ICRC
Red Cross
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association
American National Red Cross
Rome
Athens
United States
Elizabeth McCenter
Department of State
Washington, D. C
Mid-East
Allyn C. Donaldson
Office of Special Consular Services
Esmerete of State
Washington, D . C
Magen David Adom
Israel
Coun
NAACP campaign targets 76.5 billion in public works
The NAACP announces a national tour to push to integrate building trades unions amid a 76.5 billion dollar public construction budget. Labor director Herbert Hill threatens federal court action as delegates consider withholding funds from projects not employing a full share of Negro workers. The story ties in broader Middle East diplomacy and UN actions surrounding Israel, Jerusalem, and Arab states.
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Boston
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Herbert Hill
AFL
Ling
Israel
Agha Shahi
Abbas
Eban
U Thant
Jerusalem
Shahi
Jordan
Old City
Vatican
Nikolai T. Fedorenko
United Nations
Egypt
Syria
Budapest
Alexei N. Kosygin
Communist Party
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Eastern
Europe
Moscow
Kosygin
Glassboro
Johnson
Nikolai V. Podgoriy
Cairo
Damascus
Baghdad
Houari Boumedienne
Algeria
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Abdel Rahman Aref
Iraq
Noureddin Atassi
Hussein
Boumedienne
Nasser
NAACP targets Bay Area and other cities in jobs drive
Hill outlined NAACP plans targeting San Francisco Bay area Los Angeles New York Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia Washington Boston Columbus Atlanta and Baltimore for fair share of jobs in federally funded construction. He cited a May 17 court ruling and cited unemployment in Oakland as factors driving the push while urging federal contract offices to apply similar holds in San Francisco Dayton and St. Louis.
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Hill
San Francisco
Bay Area
NAACP
Los Angeles
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
Columbus
Atlanta
Baltmore
Oakland
Birmingham
Ala
Ohio
Federal Office of Contract Compliance
Akron
Dayton
St. Louis
Federal Housing and Urban Development Program
Springfield
Ill
State HUD Grants Fund Pennsylvania Projects
Washington AP reports the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced funds for Pennsylvania. Dubois receives a 602,650 grant to finance a water filtration plant estimated at 1,331,000. Bernville gets 128,000 for sewer facilities costing 330,000. Coatesville secures a 3,452,801 loan to build 200 low rent homes.
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Washington
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pennsylvania
Dubois
Bernville
Coatesville
Johnson loses ground as Congo dispatch stirs debate
The Congo intervention by three U.S. planes draws criticism from lawmakers who say Johnson acted too hastily in a country with no vital U.S. stake. Senate moves cut $120 million from a $600 million arms aid plan, signaling concern over expanding Vietnam commitments.
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Johnson
Congo
Washington
U. S
Middle East
Barry Goldwater
Joseph D. Mobutu
Congress
United States
Vietnam
William C. Westmoreland
Mobutu
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Frank Church
Diaaho
J.W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Dead Man Buys Drinks Then Waits Outside Pub
In Hudswell England 76 year old Joe Brohee promised friends he would buy a round and wait outside the pub George and Dragon. He died last weekend and a hearse waited outside as 16 mourners drank. His son recalled he was happy and saw it as a final joke. Brohee left 14 dollars to cover drinks but the bill halved. the remainder goes to his estate.
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Hudswell
England
Joe Brohee
Brohee
George and Dragon
Withdraw Dock Yard Pickets Withdraw
Newport News shipyard strike enters pause as PSA and company executives end 44 hour talks with Gov Godwin amid violence. Officials report substantial progress on issues in the first general strike in the yard’s eight year history as state troopers quell unrest and arrests surge during portside chaos.
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Newport News
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co
Peninsula Shipbuilders Association
Mills E. Godwin Jr
Richmond
Godwin
Uniion
PSA
Donald Holden
L.W. Gauley
William Peach
Lung cancer deaths rise in Pennsylvania in 1964
In Pennsylvania 1964 saw 2,821 men die from lung cancer and 1,910 women from breast cancer. Dr. Hugh Gilmore warned deaths could rise with increased cigarette smoking as per capita use by those over 14 has more than doubled since 1940. Other figures include 3,497 bowel cancer deaths and 925 leukemia deaths, with 122 childhood leukemia deaths and 48 CNS cancer deaths.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Health Department
Hugh Gilmore
Tthe Department
Gilmore
Pechan cited by VFW for Loyalty Oath bill support
In Pittsburgh state Senator Albart R. Pechan, R-Armstrong, received the National VFW Commander in Chief's silver medal at the 48th annual State VFW convention. The award honored his backing of the Pennsylvania Loyalty Oath bill as Pechan urged defending the government while opposing ideas conflict with personal beliefs.
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Pittsburgh
Albart R. Pechan
R-Armstrong
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Pennsylvania
Pechan
VFW
AMC Asks Realities From UAW in Labor Talks
Detroit AP reports AMC top negotiator Frank G. Armstrong urged the United Auto Workers to face the realities of no profits as talks began at the Fort Shelby Hotel. UAW chief negotiator Pat Greathouse said AMC workers seek industry wage and benefit parity, with profit sharing sought by Walter Reuther. Talks likely recess Aug 10, while Big Three contracts proceed.
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Detroit
American Motors Corp
United Auto Workers Union
Frank G. Armstrong
AMC
Ion
U.S
Armstrong
Pat Greathouse
UAW
Greathouse
Fort Shelby
The
Detroit News
Walter P. Reuther
Reuther
American Motors
General
T Motors Corp
Ford
Motor Co
Chrysler Corp
Obituary notices for Lauffer Elder Blose and kin
Obituaries list Alan Kent Lauffer 17 of Armagh died July 11 1997 at Memorial Hospital Johnstown born May 8 1960 in Solmas town son of Ray Gene and Josephine. Also Elder Lydic Sr 71 of Indiana died July 11 1967 with services due Friday. Mary Anna Blose 37 of Yatesboro died July 11 1987 with services Friday. survivors named and funeral details provided.
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Alan Kent Lauffer
Armagh
Memorial Hospital
John A.town
Solmas Town
Ray
Gene
Josephine
Oill Lawyfer
Elder R, Lydic, SR
Shryock Ave
Indiana
Robinson Lytle’s
R. Byron Crozier
Greenwood Cemetery
Mary Anna Blose
Yatesboro
Loop
Joseph
Carrie Sims Adams
Vernon Blose
Punxsutawney Methodist Church
LaRue
Melzena
J. Mitchell
Carrie) Beck
Dayton R.D
Ira J
Ruth) Marstin
Albert
Blanche) Pierce
Smicksburg
R.D
Carl Adams
Blair Adams
Rural Valley R.D
Verna Marie
Carson Funeral Home
Austral Valley
Arthur R. Kaufman
Hong Kong tense after police raids and protests
In Hong Kong, Communist-linked unrest spiked as police and riot squads patrolled streets after a sharp incident at a police headquarters. Four people were arrested in Tai Po raids, and authorities signaled tougher action with more raids expected while denying a curfew unless necessary.
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Hong Kong
The
Color
Iny
Sev
Aneral
Pennsyltem
Ivania Pharmaceutical Associae
Kowloon
Plan to boost Women's Army Corps strength announced
Sgt. James Pallone, local Army Recruiter, announced a plan to increase WAC enlisted strength by about 4,000 over 24 months. The move opens more jobs in communications administration dental medical and other fields. Eligible women aged 18 to 40 with high school diplomas can test, receive a guaranteed job training option, and enjoy benefits including 30 days vacation travel education and free medical and dental care. For details call 643-0161 or write 179 N McKean St, Kane PA 16201.
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James Pallone
Pallone
WAC
Sgt. Pallone
Army
Women’s Army Corps
Women's Army Corps
McKean St
Kitecanning
Pills Increase Rate Of VD In Pittsburgh Says Health Official
AP reports Pittsburgh health chief Dr. Charles L. Winek warns that the rising use of birth control pills is indirectly boosting venereal disease cases. He says the pill’s effectiveness fosters greater promiscuity, leading to an upswing in VD.
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Pittsburgh
Charles L. Winek
Allegheny County
Werdmechau
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Mental Health Retardation Board
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Leona
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