Newport Shaken Free of Sin City Image Tied to Kennedy Probe
The 1962 Kennedy remarks challenged Campbell County residents to curb vice as federal indictments targeted Newport gambling and prostitution. Officials, reform groups, and a shifting power line saw police cleansings, political upheaval, and a new bridge linking Newport to broader development, signaling a cleaner future for the Kentucky city.
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Sin Vale
Associated Press
Newport, Ky
Robert F. Kennedy
U.S
Campbell County
Kennedy
Newport
Justice Department
Midwest
Reform Committee of 500
Newport Ministerial Association
Newport Social Action Commission
Committee of 500
FBI
Ratterman
Charles Lester
Edward
Marty” Bucceri
Tropicana
Tito Carinici
Bert T. Combs
Kentucky
George Gugel
Edward Gugel
Leroy Fredericks
Combs
Hattie Jackson
Haidi Club
Frankfort
Grand Jury
Pendleton County
Henry Cook
Gugels
Roland Vories
Vories
Kentucky State Police
Samson
Sammy” Eisner
Clarence “Cueball” Thomas
Fraternal Order of Police
Campbell County Grand Jury
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Former Phillie Helps Ex Yankee at USC
Tim Lewis a 6 foot 4 southpaw from Norristown Pa signed a baseball grant in aid to play for the University of South Carolina. The team is managed by former New York Yankee second baseman Bobby Richardson. Lewis struck out 81 batters in 40 innings last spring for Germantown Academy at Fort Washington Pa and was coached there by former Phillie ace Robin Roberts.
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Columbia
S. S
Tim Lewis
Norristown
University of South Carolina
New York Yankee
Bobby Richardson
Lewis
Germantown Academy
Fort Washington
Germantown
Phillie
Robin Roberts
Fordham recruits four New Jersey high school stars
New York AP reports Fordham expects a strong freshman class with four standout prospects from New Jersey. Kevin Collins of Manville, Kevin Fitzgerald of Edison, Bob Wimbs of Monmouth, and Kevin Carlesimo of Upper Montclair stand 6 to 6 9 feet tall and are slated to join the Rams.
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New York
Fordham
New Jersey
Kevin Collins
Manville
Kevin Fitzgerald
Edison
Bob Wimbs
Monmouth
Kevin Carlesimo
Upper Montclair
N.J
International Drug Ring Smashed in Caracas and Miami
BNDD said 14 arrests tied to an international drug ring. Seventy pounds of heroin and cocaine with a street value of 12.6 million were seized in Caracas and Miami after a two week probe. Two Miami suspects Hernandez and La Madrid faced bonds of 5000 and 50000 respectively.
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Washington (Ap
Caracas
Venezuela
Miami
Fla
Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
John E. Ingersoll
BNDD
Elpidio Hernandez
Orlando la Madrid
Policia Technica Judicial
PJT
Ingersoll
Hernandez
la Madrid
Joseph Sereni
France
Sereni
PTJ
U.S
Cabot
Orati
Joaquin Pellez- Grau
Miguel Fuentes-Silverio
Pedro Diaz Salazar
Rosa Domirquez Lara
Carmen Chavez Chirinos
Pedro Ferrer-Chaves
Rolando Pita
Luis Hernandez Ard
Rolando Gonzalez-nunez
Drivers Draw Fines In Franklin
Carlisle man Sam Rothwell, 25, and Franklin woman Wanda Stacy, 21, were fined by Municipal Judge John B. Tracy. Rothwell, of 8652 Sue Drive, Carlisle, got 100 dollars, three days in jail, and a one year driving suspension except for work, after being found guilty of fleeing the scene. Stacy, of 7946 Lynn Drive, received 100 dollars and a one year suspension. Others fined include James Norvell, 43, for driving without a license. Earl Carter, 30, for consuming alcohol in a vehicle. and Joseph Maher, 5, for reckless operation, with Maher suspended from pleasure driving for six months.
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Franklin
Carlisle
John B. Tracy
Sam Rothwell
Sue
Wanda Stacy
Lynn
James Norvell
S. Dixie Highway
Earl Carter
S. Broad St
Joseph Maher
Poinciana Road
Middletown
Three Penalties Finalized for My Lai Actions
Secretary of the Army Robert Froehlke announced penalties for two officers and a veteran sergeant linked to the 1968 My Lai Massacre. Col. Nels A. Parson Jr. lost a Legion of Merit and received a letter of censure. Capt. Dennis H. Johnson got a reprimand. Staff Sergeant Kenneth L. Hodges was discharged for the convenience of the government and barred from reenlistment. Hodges has sought federal court relief.
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Washington (Ap
Robert F. Froehlke
My Lai
Army
William Calley
Froehlke
Col
Nels A. Parson Jr
Parson
Americal
Dennis H. Johnson
Froehike
Kenneth L. Hodges
Calley
Hodges
Georgia
Safety glazing urged for homes by Knauer
Virginia H. Knauer, director of the Office of Consumer Affairs, called on architects and home builders to promote safety glazing in glass doors and shower enclosures. She noted about 250000 yearly injuries and over 100 deaths from architectural glass accidents, half of them children under 15, and urged use of tempered, laminated, wire mesh glass or plastics.
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Washington
Virginia H. Knauer
Office of Consumer Affairs
Long Arm Of The Y Reaches Africa For Renewal
Former Middleton resident Dave Knochs now stationed in Sierra Leone will receive a YMCA membership renewal notice as the annual campaign nears. Executive director B P Allen says letters went out early, with the kickoff dinner at the YMCA gym at 6 15 p m. Knochs served as local YMCA president from 1964 to 1967 and on the board 1962 to 1969, ahead of the campaign starting Thursday.
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Wilds of
Africa
Dave Knochs
Middletonian
Sierra Leone
West Africa
YMCA
B.P. Allen
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