McKeithen Gambles On Wallace Backing For VP Nod
Governor John J. McKeithen pursues behind the scenes push to win Humphrey’s support for the Democratic vice presidential nomination. He argues he can blunt George Wallace’s Dixie surge by stressing law and order while downplaying race tensions. McKeithen also weighs Texas Governor John Connally as a vp partner, seeing him as conservative and Johnson-linked.
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New Orleans
John J. McKeithen
George C. Wallace
Louisiana
Wallace
Dixie
Hubert H. Humphrey
McKeithen
Humphrey
Johnson
John McKeithen
Law and Order
South
Texas
John Connally
Connally
Humphrey-Connally
Guardsmen On Watch At Ohio Pen Riot Blamed On Outside Influence
COLUMBUS Ohio AP National Guardsmen kept a light grip on the Ohio Pen while authorities investigate the riot and fire that destroyed nine buildings and damaged six others at the state prison. Damage estimates start at over $1 million with more than 30 injured. Officials noted a sizable Black Power presence among inmates and suggested outside urban violence as a trigger. Warden Maxwell reported 16 to 20 inmates hurt and eight guards injured. total inmates involved likely under 100.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Highway Patrol
Maury C. Koblents
Ernest Maxwell
Maxwell
Washington (Ap
David John McElroy
Eisenhower
James A. Rhodes
Nixon
Ft. Henn
Trolman
Richard M. Nixon
David
Julie
Hunt
Amherst
Smith
Washington
Maury C
Koblentz, State
Johnson Administration
Supreme Court
Lieve Wanny Nolina
Ree Plas
Koblentz
Ralph Ketcham
Seeres
Portsmouth
Europe
Here
Heads Youth For Nixon Group Ike’s Grandson Joins Politics
A political snippet notes the involvement of Ike’s grandson initiating his first political role in a Nixon era youth group. It mentions blame for laxity and the Poor People’s campaign with the right aims but a stated partial readiness.
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Ike
Playground Activities Schedule for Indiana Area Playgrounds
A weekly timetable outlines eight weeks of events at East Pike Ben Franklin Kennedy King Eisenhower Horace Mann Water Street and Watermelon Feast next Thursday. Activities include Arts and Crafts Dance Baton Instruction and schedule details for each location with specific days and times.
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Indiana Area
Eisenhower
Shawn McClarren
Gregg McPherson
Bruce Longworth
Ken Wonsack
George Federinko
Donald Rowe
Kennedy King
Rich Buggs
Jeff Isenberg
Carry Frank
Luke DeBose
Cindy Mogle
East Pike
Billy Sekérak
Ben Franklin
Kennedy - King
Water Street
Eaton
Blairsville teen dies in drinking spree case
Five youths face charges after a Blairsville alcohol incident on June 22. Norcio allegedly bought vodka for others but did not drink. Myers died of acute alcohol intoxication while Salvo was hospitalized. Norcio faces voluntary manslaughter and related charges. extradition procedures discussed. Funeral held for Myers with classmates in attendance.
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Norcio
Myers
First Presbyterian Church
Blairsville
David Salvo
Maple Ave
Indiana Hospital
Kenneth H. Sayers
Indiana County
Brubaker
Baltimore County
Robert Fitch
Baltimore
Harges
W. Thomas Malcolm
Pennsylvania
Maryland
SS. Simon and Jude Church
Prisoner Forwards Pistol To Wife At Coast Guard Camp
A prisoner at a Coast Guard training camp surrendered a pistol after barricading himself during a prison visit with his wife and two children. Police said Harold Bullers, 19, son of Walter and Mrs. Bullers, handed the weapon to his wife who then passed it to an officer. An investigation was ordered to determine how the pistol was obtained.
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Columbia
Imo
J. C. Goodman Jr
South Carolina
Char
Harold Coast Guard
Carl Elotte
Bullers
Gopher Bites Player’s Foot in Golden Gate Park
A gopher sprang from a hole in Golden Gate Park and bit a touch football player on the right foot. Brenda Shamnan, 23, described as pretty and blonde by hospital attendants, was treated with an antitetanus shot after the incident.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate ‘Park
Brenda Sham- Nan
Turnpike Toll Hike Debated By State Commission
State commissioners hold briefing sessions to explain planned toll increases on the Pennsylvania Turnpike after 30 years without changes. They cite rising traffic and aging infrastructure, with projections showing 134000 vehicles daily capacity and bottlenecks at ramps. Financing options and higher tolls are expected to be discussed later this year into 1970, with many months of further studies anticipated before any action.
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Burlein
Ohio
New Jersey
Pittsburghburg
NATO Ministers Differ on Berlin pledge and force cuts
NATO ministers sparred over wording of a pledge backing West Germany against Communist pressure on Berlin and on phrasing for force reductions. Denmark and Norway favored softer language while other members pressed for specific limits as talks continued during a lull in the NATO summit.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
West Germany
West Berlin
Europe
Berlin
Denmark
Norway
NATO
North Atlantic ministers weigh Czech aid and West Berlin pressure
The 15 nation alliance signals interest in Western economic aid for Czechoslovakia if Soviet demands persist. Foreign ministers at their semiannual talks pledge firm stand on West Berlin to deter Communist pressure on the isolated city, warning of a possible Berlin crisis and risks to East West talks and arms talks. The Czech situation requires careful handling to avoid jeopardizing broader detente.
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AgUe
North Atlantic Alliance
Czechoslovakia
Soviet Union
West Berlin
Berlin
Homer City two-car crash report corrected
A correction notes an error in Friday June 21 two car crash in Homer City. John Bonya driving an automobile struck Victoria Aimino in a Volkswagen at the intersection of Greeley Street and Church Street. Obstructions blocked Higview from sight at the corner house on Church Street.
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Homer City
John Bonya
Victoria Aimino
High Pressure Chambers Delivered at University of Pennsylvania
A system of four high pressure chambers, weighing 50 tons total, will be delivered to the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Giant cranes lowered them through a wall opening for study of high altitude and underwater conditions. Led by Prof. Christian F. Lambersten, the $2 million facility will test hyperbaric treatment and simulate 15 atmospheres of pressure for medical research and patient care.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Medical Laboratories
Christian F. Lambersten
Ithe School
Canadians Riot Near Trudeau at St. Jean Baptiste Day
In Montreal Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau faced a violent riot as police battled demonstrators outside the St. Jean Baptiste Day parade. Authorities reported 91 bystanders and 44 officers injured, with over 290 demonstrators arrested amid fears of a bomb plot. Trudeau remained unharmed as security kept watch.
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Montreal
Canada
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Quebec
St. Jean Baptiste
Trudeau
Obituary notices for Harold Fulton and Olive Wilson
Obituaries list Harold Fulton 58 of Ambridge and Olive Wilson 83 of Indiana County among deceased. Fulton born 1910 Apollo, worked for Pennsylvania Auditor General and church janitor. Wilson born 1878 Indiana, moved to Ambridge, survived by husband Marcellen Wilson and children, services set at Vandergrift and Indiana locations. Additional notices honor Zeewicz, Potts, Hawk.
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Harold Sherman
C. Olive Wilson
Fulton
Ambridge
Indle North Fifth St
Apollo
Ana
Sole
Emma Fulton
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Calvin United Presbyterian Church
Democratic Party
Armstrong County
Apollo Lions Club
Apollo Sportsmen's Club
Martha Flicker Fulton
James’ H
Vandergrift
Jack L
Norwalk
Calif
Ronald L
Chicago
Ill
Martin A
David
Joann) Scott
Sheldon R
Idaho
Pamela Louise
Wilma Stewart
New Kensington
Roy
Dessa) Soloman
George
Dorothy) Swaney
Tarentum
James Merle
Norabelle
Ankeny
North Apollo
Indiana
Henry
Elizabeth Jane Bence Livingston
Williamstown
W. Va
Wilson
First Baptist Church of
Marcellen C
Mike) Willson
Dwight A. Fleming
Marvin R
Winona
H. W. Jamison
D.D
Oakland Cemetery
Milk Price Hike Opposed by Dairy Labor Leader
PITTSBURGH AP A dairy labor leader, William E. Lickert president of Local 205, opposes any home milk price rise. He argues older and infirm shoppers rely on home delivery and cannot reach supermarkets. The testimony came at a Pennsylvania Milk Control Commission hearing on a two cent quart milk increase requested by farm co operatives.
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Pittsburgh
William E. Lickert
Lickert
Pennsylvania Milk Control Commission
Ask GOP From Pa. To Reconsider Susquehanna Compact
Legislators from New York and Maryland urge Pennsylvania House Republicans to drop amendments to the Susquehanna River Basin Compact. The pact would unite four parties in a cooperative water resources program for the basin. The PA Senate already approved, but the PA House seeks unanimous approval for the basin commission actions. Rep Alvin C. Bush argues PA holds 78 percent of land and 8 percent of population, so its interests must be protected.
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Harrisburg
New York
Maryland
Pennsylvania House
Bast
Pennsylvania Senate
Basin Commission
Pennsylvania
Alvin C. Bush
R-Lycoming
Public Employes Law Revised in Pennsylvania report
Harrisburg AP says Governor’s Commission recommends a limited right to strike for public employees with two safeguards. Strikes allowed only after full bargaining procedures and not when public health safety or welfare is at risk. Police and firemen excluded due to compulsory arbitration. Injunctions fines and imprisonment possible if limits are exceeded. New York’s Taylor Law cited as contrast.
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Harrisburg
Governor's Commission
Pennsylvania
Commission
Common Pleas Court
Theaw
New York
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Amherst College
Haraven Ha
Cale
Heagney
Secret Service
Nixon Group
Heat Shirerare Re Ee ~ Co RR
Florida
Caribbean
Coast Guard Training
Gazette
Gopher
Boyd M. Swank
Washington Ave
Vanderqrift
L. E. Schaeffer
Riverview Cemetery
Henrietta Jarmus. Zeewicz
Lucernemines
Torrance State Hospital
Poland
St. Louis
Helen) Staniscia
Charles
U.S. Army
Philippines
Walter
Cleveland
George C. Potts
Knox St
Neces Indiana Hospital
Askew
Hongton
Mere City
Lebanagh
Elizabeth Peter-vice
Robert Feeney
St. Bernard Cemetery
Plumville
Calvary Temple of Indiana
Clymer Umw
Potts
G. C. Murphy Co
First National Bank
Twila Hershberger Potts
George E. Potts
Joseph Potts
Harry
Grace) Mitchell
Thomas Edward Potts
Aaron Hawk
Cane
Canoe
Aaron
Frances Stahl Hawk
Etta ‘Stoops
Charles Bush
Cheswick
David Schriner
McKees Rocks
Mildred Gotwald
Calvin Richard
Hawk
Rossiter R.D
Diana
Pifer Funeral Home
Punx
Don Powell
Sutawney
Arnold Wise
Rossiter
Gop
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