South Vietnam Units Seize Key Crossroads in A Shau Valley
About 2,000 South Vietnamese troops captured the strategic crossroads of the two main Communist supply routes in the A Shau Valley, gaining control of a vital segment in the combat zone.
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Jack Walsh
Saigon
UPI
A Shau
Nat Gibson
Laos
South Vietnam
U.S
Gibson
Ngo Quang Truong
Hue
Shan
Leatherneck
Dong Ha
North Vietnam
Quang Nam
Hanoi stands by four conditions for Vietnam peace talks
Hanoi insists on four nonnegotiable terms for a settlement complete American withdrawal end foreign interference acceptance of the National Liberation Front and reunification as the penultimate goal. A timetable for withdrawal may be the only negotiable point as talks lag and Hanoi marks time amid US politics.
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London
UPI
Hanoi
Vietnam
National Liberation Front
Viet Cong
United States
U.S
Authority advances inner belt bid plans in New Castle
The New Castle Redevelopment Authority moves to advertise for bids on an inner belt road system after June 1 if the city council does not act. Bids expected by May 23. The authority seeks 34200 from the state for architectural costs on the Lawrence County Building Trades Council project. A parking lot lease for 125 per month was awarded to John E Blackson Associates, on a month to month basis for about a year. HI-LOW WEATHER New York report notes 101 degrees in Palm Springs and 22 in Houlton Maine.
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New Castle
State Department of Community Affairs
Lawrence County Building Trades Council
Riverside
John E. Blackson Associates Inc
Blackson
New York
United Press International
U.N
Israel
Jerusalem
Security Council
London
Jordan
Hussein
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egypt
Nasser
Holy
Gunnar Jarring
United Nations Security Council
Middle East
Joseph Tekoah
Amman
Washington
United Nations
Weather Summary for Western Pennsylvania Briefing
Partly cloudy and not so cold tonight through Tuesday night with a shower northwest ending Tuesday. Low 40s, high Tuesday in the 60s. Wednesday turns cloudy and cooler. Extremes: 68 and 40. Rain 0.01 inch. Shenango River stage 4.6 feet.
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Pennsylvania
Shenango River
Kidnapped Woman Released After Bay Area Abduction
Mrs. Marga ret E. Louis, 61, was abducted from her Lafayette home and held three days under threats before being released unharmed in San Francisco. The kidnapper, who demanded 250000 in small bills but never collected it, remains at large as authorities suspect multiple assailants. The case involved a ransom note and no confirmed cross state travel.
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San Francisco
UPI
Margaret E. Louis
Lafayette
Bay
John Nejedly
Contra Costa County
Gold Gate Park
Pacific Ocean
FBI
Rockefeller Announces Active Bid for Republican Nomination
Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller declares his candidacy for the GOP presidential nomination in Albany. He vows to offer the party a choice of candidates and programs, aiming to unite the party and win in November. Joining him are former national GOP chairmen and supporters.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
March Afb Hospital
Calif
Indian Wells Desert
Eisenhower
UPI
Albany
N.Y
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Rockefeller
GOP
Republican Party
Thruston B. Morton
Leonard Hall
William Miller
Hugh Scott
Meade Alcorn
Morton
United States
Nixon
Washington
New Castle Jewelers Sold to Zale's Chain
Gerson Jewelers, a New Castle landmark for 45 years, is acquired by Zale's Jewelers. Owner Jack Gerson and Marvin Rubin announce the deal noting staff will stay with Zale's and that the acquisition marks Zale's entry into Pennsylvania. Zale's operates over 400 stores nationwide.
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Jack Gerson
Zale’s Jewelers
New Castle News Photo
Gerson
Zale
S. Rubin
Gerson Jewelers
Pennsylvania
Zale’s
United States
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Zale Corp
American Stock Exchange
Dallas
Tex
McCarthy Seeks Momentum in Kennedy Strong Massachusetts
Massachusetts Democratic primary tests Eugene McCarthy strength as Kennedy forces push write-in momentum. Kennedy aides expect a 10 percent Kennedy tally while Volpe leads GOP with all 34 delegates. Israel tensions rise as Jerusalem parade defies UN ban amid Middle East crisis.
Shafer outlines plan to employ Negroes in state jobs
Governor Shafer urged the General Assembly to act on proposed legislation to reduce urban unrest by creating a state public employment program for non white citizens. He pledged job training for state roles and enforcement of fair employment laws while pushing urban development and funding.
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Republican Party
Harrisburg
UPI
Raymond P. Shafer
General Assembly
Shafer
House
Senate
Pennsylvania
State Human Relations Commission
Governor’s Office
State Labor and Industry Department
State Justice Department
Community Affairs Department
State Priorities Commission
Pittsburgh
Tax discount time extended to May 15
Francis J. Rogan city treasurer announced an extension of the two percent tax discount period for property tax payments to May 15. The extension was granted because some residents were late receiving tax statements.
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Francis J. Rogan
Rogan
Obituary Notices From Bermela Area
The list notes several local deaths and memorials including Steve K. Vidovich age 59 of Ellwood City Mrs. William J. Mitchell age 79 of 610 Spruce Street Mrs. Maude Trace age 89 of Franklin Robert Edward Leonhardt Jr. age 1 day of 1206 Warren Avenue Mrs. William R. Holzhauser age 62 of Volant and Mrs. Rose Michaels age 74 of 13 West Reynolds Street.
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Steve K. Vidovich
Ellwood City
William J. Mitchell
Spruce St
Maude Trace
Franklin, Pa
Robert Edward Leonhardt Jr
Warren Ave
William R. Holzhauser
Volant
Rose Michaels
W. Reynolds St
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