20 Apr 1964
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1964
Page
1
Senate debate on the civil rights bill reaches the filibuster stage as Humphrey and Russell present contrasting views. Supporters seek a vote on amendments while opponents warn the measure could destroy rights and liberties.
The White House said railroad management labor negotiators have made definite gains in talks to avert a coast to coast strike that could start Saturday. Mediation notes say gains are possible though no issues were settled and the 15 day strike truce expires at 12:01 a.m. EST Saturday. President Johnson urged redoubled efforts while noting progress and the process remains difficult. In New York the day’s high reached 99 at Presidio Texas, and a 19 degree low was reported at Houlton Maine.
Air Force investigators examine wreckage of two C119 Flying Boxcars after a midair collision near Wilmington Ohio killed 17 crew members. Two survived as nine planes formed to approach Clinton County Air Force Base. one of the lead planes collided and exploded, leaving scorched debris and burned bodies.
A commercial airliner carrying Mrs Lyn don B Johnson was struck by lightning about halfway to Cleveland from Washington. The bolt hit near her seat, but the First Lady and passengers remained unhurt as the plane landed safely and no damage was reported.
The Pennsylvania Fish Commission suspects pollution killed stocked trout in Slippery Rock Creek after an old mine spilled acid waters following spring stocking. Over 6,000 trout were released this spring. The commission will use an electric shocking device and regular pH readings to assess survival and water quality.
Lucy Dargakis a 2 year old of 1514 Hamilton Street Mrs Bessie Smith 65 of rural route four Elizabeth Gibson 62 of Edinburg James Sciote Short 68 of Ellwood City Mary Adamczyk 75 of 103 West Good Avenue Anthony Melillo 81 of 307 Second Street Seth H McDonald 89 of 206 East Grant Street identified in the death records for Monday April 20 1964.
President Johnson announced a four year plan to reduce enriched uranium production for nuclear weapons. He said Khrushchev favors a similar move and outlined a broad foreign policy including Cuba, Vietnam, Laos, and new foreign aid push. Bundy was sent to Laos for on site review as part of the crisis coverage.
Right wing generals in Laos reversed a Sunday coup and freed Premier Souvanna Phouma from house arrest. He left his villa for Luang Prabang to meet King Savang Vatthana, accompanied by coup leaders while Kong Le pledged troops to support him.
In the final campaign week for the Democratic U S Senate nomination the race centers on Robert Musmanno and Joseph Clark. Musmanno plans to reveal a document alleging Clark’s hypocrisy and attacks Clark over birth place age and military service while advocating reforms to curtail filibusters and remove the vice president from Senate presiding duties. Blatt supporters are less prominent as Philadelphia hosts a major Daylight event featuring Edward Kennedy.
A United Press International survey reports at least 18 people died in automo tive crashes from Friday evening to Sunday night across cities including Erie Allentown Norristown Sunbury Portage Philadelphia Harrisburg and York. Victims ranged from 18 to 54, with several fatalities at crossings and in head on collisions.
Two women en route to a Daughters of the American Revolution convention were killed when an empty chemical tank truck crashed into a Greyhound bus on Route 30. Dozens more were injured as responders rushed to five hospitals. the driver claimed brake trouble during a curve on the Westinghouse Memorial Bridge.
President Johnson ordered a broad study of the Selective Service to explore a voluntary fit and possible end of the draft within ten years. He spoke at a White House news conference on other topics and addressed disarmament hopes and shifts of military spending to humanitarian causes.
Gangs of Africans stoned at least five buses in Highfields near Salisbury as protests spread against the government banishing nationalist leader Joshua Nkomo. Police said nine new arrests raise total arrests since Wednesday to over 300.
Soviet union plans May 1 turnover of anti aircraft missile operations in Cuba to Cuban forces and withdraw about 3,000 troops. Current estimates place Soviet troops in Cuba at 4,000 to 7,000, with most officials favoring the higher figure. Some fear Russia may keep veto power over missile firing despite passing control to Cubans.
Cloudy cool conditions across Western Pennsylvania with showers and scattered thundershowers today. Highs 45 to 55, near 60 in the extreme southwest, tonight showers, lows 40 to 55 depending on location. Tuesday partly cloudy with more thundershowers and warmer.
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