Attorney Cooper Dies at 68 in New Castle
Ralph A. Cooper 68 of 2017 Pulaski Rd. died Saturday at Jameson Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He served 10 years on the New Castle School Board and was a former president, sat on Clen Moore U P Church board of trustees, and belonged to the Lawrence County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. He was Civil Service Board member for six years and solicitor for First Federal Savings and Loan Assn. and the county Controller's office. He practiced law since 1927, starting with the John P. Lockhart Law Office.
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Thieves Break Into Christy’s Market In Early Morning Heist
Two men broke into Christy’s Market on Pa 65 by chiseling a roof hole and bypassing the burglar alarm. They left a walkie talkie and a bag of money with burglary tools, then fled toward a suspected getaway car near Hazen’s Dairy. Beaver County state police assist Franklin Township in the probe.
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Bomb Thrown at Agnew Limousine in Manila
A four inch bottle of explosive powder aimed at Vice President Spiro T. Agnew's limousine narrowly missed the vehicle outside the U.S. Embassy in Manila. No injuries were reported as about 100 demonstrators gathered and one suspect was arrested. Two other bombs were found outside the embassy but caused no damage.
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Croton Ave
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Washington St
Winter storm leaves northeast buried in snow and deaths rise
Snow totals reach two to three feet across New York state and New England. Vermont declares disaster after 44 inches fall, nine deaths linked to shoveling and heart attacks. Skiers stranded at resorts. National Guardsmen aid. Coastal winds flood Avalon and Catalina Island. 90 mph Santa Ana winds whip four foot swells and damage across Southern California.
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Western Pennsylvania Weather Outlook With Snow Flurry Likely
Increasing cloudiness and seasonably cold today with highs 27 to 33. Tonight stays cloudy and not so cold with intermittent light snow, lows 20 to 29. Tuesday remains cloudy with little temperature change, highs 28 to 32. Lake Erie winds mostly easterly 5 to 15 knots.
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Three youths held in connection with burglaries
City police arrested two 16-year-old boys and one 18-year-old, including Richard Brewton 18 of 106 Sankey St, for burglaries at Springer Brothers and American News Stand. Brewton sits in county jail on multiple charges. two juveniles placed in county detention.
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Gunboats heading to Israel from Cherbourg spotted at sea
An Italian fishing boat sighted five French built gunboats with Israeli crews sailing east toward Israel. They left Cherbourg Christmas morning and were seen near Sicily escorted by Israeli ships and two submarines. The vessels were reportedly sold to a Norwegian firm amid France’s arms embargo and sparked diplomatic stir in Arab capitals and Europe.
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Nine bomber waves hit near Cambodian border in heavy raids
B52 Stratofortresses pounded targets within a mile of Cambodia in the heaviest overnight raids in five weeks. About 900 tons of bombs were dropped on suspected guerrilla bivouacs near the border as U.S. forces expanded to 475,300 troops. Gen. Abrams, hospitalized with pleurisy, was expected to be released. Vice President Ky predicted 1970 would decide South Vietnam's fate. The U.S. embassy noted 1969 aid valued at 92.3 million dollars. Weather notes reported a 25 below zero low at Evanston Wyoming and a high of 81 at Brownsville Texas.
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Death notices list local residents and ages
Death records published Monday December 29 1969 list Ralph A Cooper 68 of 2017 Pulaski Rd Harry L Thomas 70 of Castle Arms Motor Hotel Mrs Sarah Jane Welsh 77 of Ellwood City Miss Emma L Thompson 83 of 106 N Crawford Ave Mrs Samuel Gannett 75 of 31 East St Leonard F Davenport 70 of 117 N Ray St G Ralph Steffler 71 of Ellwood City RD 2 Joseph L Orrico Sr 67 of 1008 Huey St Mrs Charles E Flinner 85 of Warren Ohio George E Hitch 52 of Matthews Rd RD 2 Albert Bert Heckathorn 83 of 1004 N Jefferson St Miss Alice B Dice 87 of Almira Home
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Pulaski
Harry L. Thomas
Castle Arms Motor Hotel
Sarah Jane Welsh
Ellwood City
Emma L. Thompson
N. Crawford Ave
Samuel Gannett
East St. Leonard
Huey St
Charles E. Flinner
Warren
Ohio
George E. Hitch
Matthews Rd
Albert
Bert) Heckathorn
N. Jefferson St
Alice B. Dice
Almira Home
Food addiction tougher for the obese to break
New York United Press International reports psychiatrist Theo dore Isaac Rubin says food addiction is harder for obese people to conquer than alcohol, drugs, or tobacco. He notes food is essential for life and dieting triggers withdrawal and craving, requiring strong motivation.
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Thousands Dead in Asian Flu Epidemic Across Europe
The Asia flu A2 outbreak sweeps Europe with thousands dead and millions ill. Italy reports 5,000 deaths and up to 15 million ill. Yugoslavia sees about four million infected with over 200 deaths. Britain faces near epidemic levels as Oslo reports King Olav V ill and fever recedes.
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Hoover: Crime outlook dim but improving with new laws
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover says crime will persist in the 1970s with student disorder possible on campuses. He credits updated laws for witnesses and surveillance as boosting federal fight against organized crime, while expressing concern about disrespect for law and rising violence.
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Fombell Home Destroyed by Fire from Propane Heater
Fire damaged a Fombell residence Saturday afternoon with about $6000 in losses. Tony Reda’s game room burned after an open flame propane heater ignited Christmas decorations. Zelienople fire chief Robert Blum noted the decorations aided spread as multiple crews fought the blaze for three hours.
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