Indiana byways plan outlined by Bartlett and legislators
Secretary Bartlett led a briefing with Indiana lawmakers on Route 422 and a 119 bypass study to assess feasibility and potential funding. State officials discussed tolling a new bridge crossing the Alleghenies and a six year highway plan, with construction possibly starting spring 1987 and toll operations for interstate traffic only. District officials and local representatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pennsyla
Buchanan
Mania Department of
Steele
Ing
Apollo Plaza Praj
Oij
Kittanning
Wil
Albert R. Pechanterstate
William Clay
Poole
Eugene Smith
William Balint
C. Doyle Steele
Allied forces sweep DMZ zone amid heavy bombardment
Forward Marine HQ reports units from the United States and South Vietnam encircled the southern half of the demilitarized zone while North Vietnamese troops estimated at 5,000 fought to break through. Marines landed two battalions and South Vietnamese troops moved along the southern half to secure the river crossing at Ben Hai. Air strikes and naval gunfire supported the operation as refugees were evacuated from paddy fields inside the zone. Casualties were reported as six Leathernecks wounded and a toll of 1 American killed and 108 wounded at Dong Ha and Gia Linh.
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John Lengel
Dong Ha
Con Thien
Ben Hai
South China Sea
Leatherneck
International
North Vietnam
Lengel
Bruno Hochmuth
3Rd Marine Division
Epee Et
U.S
Cong Thien
Armericans
Gia Linh
House
Johnson
United States
Nam
Sais
Fairfax High 1942 class reunion awaits missing member list
Los Angeles AP report says the Fairfax High School Class of 1942 reunion is ready except for the roster of members. The Alumni Association is urgently seeking the names of all classmates to complete the guest list.
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Los Angeles
Fairfax High School
Reds Shell Marines In Demilitarized Zone Front
In Vietnam the 5,500 man Marine and South Vietnamese force reached the Ben Hai River, the DMZ line, as Communist shells cratered overhead. Lt. Col. Wendell I. West of Springfield, Virginia, commanded the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, expressing frustration as aircraft support was sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demilitarized Zone
Vietnam
U.S
Ben Hai River
Wendell I
Springfield
4Th Marine Regiment
Johnson defends Vietnam policy amid rising support
President Johnson urged continued U S involvement in Vietnam at a news conference, noting less support for unilateral withdrawal and reaffirming U S objectives. He defended Great Society progress, denied a $5 billion budget boost from the war, and voiced cautious optimism on nuclear nonproliferation talks. He commented on Luci Nugent’s pregnancy, and referenced Senate critics’ dissent as not implying broad withdrawal backing. Marines began Operation Hickory, with reports of enemy artillery and battles near the Leatherneck area and a demilitarized zone watch.
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Washington
Johnson
U.S
Vietnam
Congress
Luci Nugent
Luci
Pat
Senate
North Vietnam
Peta
Jnf
West
Yrans
District Hospital Births and Admissions May 18
Births for May 18 list Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Pennington of Indiana a boy. Admissions for May 18 include Terri Anne Spence Cheryl Ann Hill Mrs Joyce N Flinko Mrs Clara J Frye George Starkides Timothy Lee Slippy Ida M Strano Connie L Lybarger Julia Klyap Ruby Leasure David Enderlein Frank P Varney Angeline Serrani. Discharges for May 18 name Joan Fleming Howard R Hill Alma Avonell Lydie Joan Geracia Betty Hofecker Gary Cramer Kathryn Bedger Brenda Simpson Earl Miles Donna Fednick Richard Ashbaugh Paula Staff Suzann Murdoch Ricky Bowser.
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Terri Anne Spence
Warren Rd
Indiana
Cheryl Ann Hill
Conemaugh St
Blairsville
Joyce N. Flinko
Box
Clara J. Frye
Oak St
George Starkides
Penn St
Punxsutawney
Timothy Lee Slippy
R.D
Clymer
Ida M. Strano
W. Mahoning St
Constance L. Lybarger
Church St
Julia Klyap
Ernest
Ruby Leasure
David Enderlein
Frank P. Varney
Elderton
Angeline Serrani
Saltsburg
Joan Fleming
Howard R. Hill
S Main St
Homer City
Alma Avonell Lydie
Joan Geracia
S. Main St
Betty M. Hofecker
Gary Lee Cramer
Creekside
Kathryn A. Bedger
Shelly Dr
Brenda J. Simpson
Washington St
Earl E. Miles
Black Lick
Donna R. Fednick
Greenville Rd
Richard Anthony Ashbaugh
Salisburg
Paula Jo Staff
Suzann Norma Murdoch
Water St
Ricky Allen Bowser
Local Patients Admitted and Discharged in Latrobe Area
Latrobe area notes report discharge of Clarence W. Hicks from Salina and Rev. John C. Cogley from Blairsville. New admissions include Becky Jo Rosser of Kittanning R D 5 Helen L. Krecota of Yatesboro Beverly D. Kuhns of Nu Mine and Betty J. Daugherty of Creekside R D 1.
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Latrobe
Clarence W. Hicks
Salina
John C. Cogley
Blairsville
Becky Jo Rosser
Kittanning R.D
Helen L. Krecota
Yatesboro
Beverly D. Kuhns
Nu|Mine
Betty J. Daugherty
Creekside R.D
Obituaries of Montford A St Clair and others in Indiana area
Obituary notices list Montford A St Clair of Pennington New Jersey died May 7 1987 at home aged 86 born December 1 1900 Homer City Pa son of Arthur J and Martha Loughry St Clair obituary notes his tenure as maintenance superintendent at Pennington Prep School and his membership in BPOE 406 Blairsville. Also memorial notices for Clyde Coalmer 78 Dixonville and George Russell Rhine 68 Homer City with birth details and survivor lists. Services and interment details are given for each.
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Montford A, ST. Clair
Indiana
Pennington
N. J
Homer City
Arthur J
Martha Loughry St. Clair
James A
Earl E
Levittown
Lisle
Emerson Coy
Homer Claty
Tra McGaughrey
Alliance
Glenn Campbell
Robinson-Lytle's
Oakland Cemetery
Clyde Coalmer
Dixonville
Indiana Hospital
Gipsy
James
Jennie Williams Coalmer
Coalmer
UMWA
Jay
Erma) Henry
Penn Run
R.D
Margretta
Richard
John
Ruth) Batik
Cherry Tree R.D
Linda
Kenneth
Mary Everwine
Marion Center R.D
Lily
Earl Clyde
Bence
Clymer
Preswitt Duncan
Ruffner Cemetery
Tanoma
George Russell Rhine
Railroad Ave
Brushvalley Twp
Harvey and
Carrie Jamison Rhine
Ruth Marsh Rhine
William
Mary Catherine) Ruddock
Bradford
Ralph
Jean) McDermot
Bethel Park
Shirley) Soleciman
Bethal Park
Joseh A
Johnstown
Wilbur
Buffington
Samuel
South Fork
Raymond
Brush Valley
Quindella Myers
California
Askew
Scott Browning
Grandview Cemetery
Water plans announced regulate acid-pickling wastes in streams
Harrisburg AP reports Pennsylvania will tighten rules on acid-pickling waste discharges from steel plants. New standards require treatment to match limits for other industrial wastes, with phosphorus, iron, pH and alkalinity controls. The rules aim to curb pollution while allowing essential operations.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Sanitary Water Board
Thomas W. Georges Jr
Indiana
Ity
WDAD
Mack
Chancellor Leaves VOA Post to Rejoin NBC Negotiations
NBC negotiates with John Chancellor former head of the Voice of America to return to NBC where he worked as a reporter for 15 years. Chancellor resigns VOA post citing desire to resume active broadcasting. Officials note resignation not tied to any friction with President Johnson or IA director.
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New York
National Broadcasting Co
John Chancellor
Voice of America
NBC
Chancellor
U.S. Information Agency
New York Times
the Times
Johnson
Leonard H. Marks
Information Agency
Platoon Calls In Fire on Own Position in Central Highlands
In heavy fighting near the Cambodian border, a U.S. 4th Infantry Division platoon trapped and cut off called in artillery fire on its own position. Twenty-two soldiers were found dead and seven wounded. others reportedly escaped on foot during the night. The unit had hidden in tall grass about 46 miles southwest of Pleiku while engaging a North Vietnamese battalion.
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Saigon
U.S
U.S. 4Th Infantry Division
Pleiku
Rodent Control Donations Sought in Chevy Chase
The Chevy Chase Area Action Committee appeals for funds to mix rodent bait materials. Door to door solicitation found many at home unavailable during election night. Donations can be made by calling 465-4708 or 465-8356. A council meeting is set for May 22 at 7 30 p.m. at the State Health Center North Fifth Street. all members should attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevy Chase
Thant Authority Disputed Over Middle East Force
United Nations debates who has power to end the UN peace vigil along the Egyptian Israeli border. Secretary-General Thant says the decision is his alone as Egypt demands removal. Canada and others argue the General Assembly, which created the force, should decide.
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United Nations, N.Y
A ‘Thant
U.N
Middle East
Thant
General Assembly
Egypt
Paul Martin
Ottawa
Martin
Assembly
United States
Britain
Canada
U.N. Security Council
Israel
Summer Hours For Talus Rock Girl Scout Center
The Talus Rock Girl Scout Service Center opens from dawn till noon during the summer months. Officials remind readers the summer hours apply across the season and will be observed in all summer operations.
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Talus Rock
Douom
Sumer
Christmas Tree Festival Activities Schedule Recap
Daily program details for a weekend festival include Evergreen Review music and films, King Brothers Circus shows, silent movie double features, and classic films such as The Wizard of Oz Lilac Time Shoulder Arms Dr Jeckyll and Mr Hyde Intolerance. Events span May 19 to 21 at Mack Center Fleming Christmas Tree Plantation and local venues with tours and area talent contests.
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Mack Center
King Brothers Circus
Fleming Christmas Tree Plantation
Gary Cooper
Colleen Moore
Charlie Chaplin
Dr. Jeckyll and
Mr. Hyde
John Barrymore
Grandstand
D. W. Griffith
Man Escapes Chair in Pennsylvania Clemency Action
Harrisburg AP report says convicted killer Carl Melton received another gubernatorial stay as he seeks commutation. Gov Shafer rescheduled his execution to the week of Sept 25 while the Board of Pardons weighs his case. co-defendant Herman Rucker has an appeal before the U S Supreme Court. Both men were convicted of first degree murder in the 1958 death of Mrs Rose Calussen during a Philadelphia deli holdup.
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Harrisburg
Carl Melton
Shafer
Melton
Board of Pardons
Herman Rucker
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Dmz
Panhandle
Hancock
St. Paul
Tarnak
Plate
Reds
LBJ
FFA
Rustic Lodge
Vo Ag
James W
Korman
Robert Steffy
Marion Center Vo Ag
Charles A. Koester
Thomas Peterman
William Walker
Keystone Farmer
Gary Redinger
Gazette
Wakefield
Indiana Ffa
Ralpht Walker
James Korman
Homer City Chapel
District Hospital Register
Joseph E. Pennington
6Th St
Indiana County
Rhine
Herndon
A.M
Coudersport
Tall Cedars of Lebanon Club
Jaffa
Altoona
Belj
Indianas
Indiana Club
Dominika Emily Burba
Cherry Tree R. D. I
Raleigh
Hillsdale
Peter and Paul
Arcadia
Stephen Crab
St. Michaels
Glen Campbell
Gls
Evergreen Review
Bob
Billie Kline
Evergreen IV
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