Union approves agreement for building plans
The union approves an agreement for preliminary building plans with the W. G. Eckles Co., architects.
02 Apr 1968
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1968
Page
1
The union approves an agreement for preliminary building plans with the W. G. Eckles Co., architects.
Defense officials disclosed that 50 000 to 60 000 Army reservists may be activated this week for several months to bolster U S forces in Vietnam and reinforce domestic standby forces. Officials said recalls could begin within three days to add 13 500 men, replace Marine units in Vietnam, and fill gaps in U S domestic strength with up to 50 000 reservists.
Gov. Raymond P. Shafer warned the Republican Senate he would veto any teachers pay bill that exceeds the 35 million level unless paired with a tax measure. He spoke to the GOP caucus and said he would reject the House version proposing 53 million in subsidies without revenue measures.
Mayor Carl A. Cialella Jr. said no date has been chosen for a meeting with three suburban townships on sewage. He indicated a decision may come at tomorrow's caucus with the council. Township supervisors have urged a meeting with the mayor and council by next Monday.
London reporters say the British government has no response yet to Harold Wilson's peace appeal to the Kremlin via the hot line. Moscow reportedly negotiates with Hanoi as Communists seek an unconditional ceasefire and an end to bombing before talks. Ho Chi Minh was expected to issue a statement as East European sources say Hanoi believes the war is effectively won.
State police and FBI captured three men at an abandoned farm in Plain Grove Township after a gun battle. They face murder, rape, burglary and larceny charges connected to the abduction of two couples and the killing of a VMI cadet. One suspect wounded. another surrendered and led to a grave of Kenneth Frick.
Investors in New York cheered a sharp stock market advance aided by President Johnson’s Vietnam bombing halt and a tentative world monetary accord. On Monday 17.73 million shares traded on the NYSE as the Dow rose 20.58 points to 861.25, with 1,068 advances and 273 declines.
Sunny and warmer today across western Pennsylvania with a high in the 50s. Fair and not as cool tonight with a low between 26 and 34. Wednesday looks partly cloudy and warmer with a chance of showers west in the afternoon.
The notice lists John Edward Liowells aged 95 of Englewood Ave along with Welty O. Rugh 77 of Carlisle Street and others including Jean Marie Bettoni 46 Ellwood City Ellsworth Fitzhugh 68 310 Locust Street Benjamin Franklin Mason 82 23 W. Fairmont Ave and Mrs S Clyde Harter 52 of.
In Milwaukee voters went to the polls as Johnson stated he would neither seek nor accept renomination. Nixon was favored to win the Republican vote over Reagan and Stassen. Turnout was expected to dip below earlier forecasts amid the Sunday announcement and mild weather across the state.
Defense officials said the 28th Infantry Division covering Pennsylvania Ohio and Maryland will be recalled as part of a six unit select Reserve force to reinforce the United States amid the Vietnam war effort. Up to 50 000 men may be called to active status. Other units include the 38th Infantry Division in Indiana Michigan and Wisconsin the 29th Infantry Brigade in Hawaii and California the 49th Infantry Brigade in California the 69th Infantry Brigade in Kansas and Missouri and the 7th Mechanized Infantry Brigade in Nebraska and Iowa.
UPI reports U S spokesmen say aircraft may strike within 45 miles of Hanoi and 30 miles from Haiphong under Johnson's bombing pause. Bombers have penetrated deeper into North Vietnam than expected since the pause took effect.
The Supreme Court extends one man one vote to local governments impacting about 20 000 districts nationwide. Ellwood City Borough may reapportion if district populations are uneven, said Borough Solicitor Marvin A Luxenberg. Other notes include national figures on local units and Vietnam War updates.
Johnson plans to retire this year and suspend bombing of North Vietnam, signaling potential U.S. de-escalation. Thieu convened with U.S. ambassador Bunker, warning of desertion if U.S. withdrawals occur while preparing for general mobilization. Hanoi offered no immediate comment as SEATO leaders met. analysts foresee mixed reactions and a lull in fighting with possible spring offensives.
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