Blood shortages hit hospitals nationwide amid holidays and flu
United Press International reports critical blood shortages across the United States as holidays and influenza reduce donations. Cities from New York to Milwaukee show strained supplies with some extending emergency collections and postponing surgeries to conserve blood.
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Hong Kong
New York City
Lawrence County
Jameson Memorial Hospital
St. Francis Hospital
Ellwood City General Hospital
Milwaukee
Chicago
Waterloo
Iowa
Red Cross
Des Moines
Michigan Red Cross
Michigan
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minn
South
Roanoke
Nashville, Tenn
Florida
Troops Raid Communist Supply Stores Across Vietnam
UPI reports that US troops and jets attacked Communist supply depots from the Mekong Delta to the DMZ, defying the Communist New Year truce. Military spokesmen stated the strikes targeted storage sites and logistical reserves, aiming to disrupt enemy operations.
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Saigon
UPID
Mekong Delta
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
Beaver Falls pharmacist is sentenced
Dante Anthony Moretti a 46 year old Beaver Falls pharmacist was sentenced by U S District Judge Herbert Sorg to one year and one day in federal prison plus a $15000 fine and costs for income tax evasion from 1962 through 1965 The IRS said he underreported income by amounts ranging from 14 000 to 24 400 yearly.
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UPI
Beaver Falls
U. S
Herbert Sorg
Dante Anthony Moretti
Internal Revenue Service
Moretti
IRS
Kennedy challenges Long for Senate Assistant Democratic Leader
Senator Edward Kennedy launches a bid to unseat Russell Long as Assistant Democratic Leader in the Senate. Supporters include Muskie and McGovern while Long backs a secret ballot vote. The leadership fight unfolds Friday as Democrats elect leaders for the 91st Congress.
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Washington
UPI
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Russell B. Long
Louisiana
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House
John W. McCormack
Morris K. Udall
D-Ariz
Tam
Humphrey
Sen
Edmund) Muskie
United States
U N Security Council moves to condemn Israel raid on Beirut
Diplomats expected a near consensus on a resolution condemning Israel’s raid and referencing Lebanon’s right of redress but avoiding a demand that Israel pay for the damage. Russia’s push for sanctions appeared doomed as council members prepared for New Year turnover and possible delays. Israel insisted Moscow cannot be a partner in any settlement.
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Beirut
Lebanon
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Joseph Tekoah
Moscow
Soviet Union
Middle East
Water and power lines hit as Israel strikes near Sea of Galilee
Israeli officials say Lebanon based Arab terrorists crossed into Israel firing bazookas at water pipes and power lines near Kfar Yuval north of the Sea of Galilee in what officials call a new dimension of attacks. El Fatah warns of a third stage with escalation as Beirut tensions rise. The United States and Soviet Union clash in Security Council debate over Israel’s raid and Middle East policy.
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UPI
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Sea of Galilee
Cairo
Lebanon
Kfar-Yuval
Beirut
Athens
Abdullah Yafi
Yafi
el Fatah
Moshe Dayan
el] al
United States
Council
Security Council
Middle East
Jacob A. Malik
City council plans 1969 budget with tax hike for library
The council met at 9 a.m. to adopt the 1969 budget with a three quarter mill property tax increase directed mainly to library expenses. The new total tax will be 22.75 mills, boosting owner costs by about 3 percent. Revenue from a mercantile tax would reach $150,000 and a $1 monthly garbage fee adds roughly $146,000.
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Library Board
Western Pennsylvania Weather Alert For Tonight And Wednesday
A cold wave warning will bring windy and very cold conditions tonight into Wednesday. Snow flurries may develop this afternoon as temperatures fall. Continue to expect windy, colder weather with sharp drops in temperature through the period.
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Pennsylvania
Death notices list local residents on December 31 1968
Obituaries for Melvin Gel 68 Ellwood City Spec 4 Francis Donohue 20 420 E Winter Ave Ralph Gates 62 16 E Washington St Leora Taylor 61 1509 Huron Ave Mrs Ralph McQuiston 74 Wampum Rd 1 Earl Emerick 72 1650 Pulaski Rd Eugene Houk 93 Ellwood City appear in Tuesday death record.
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Melvin Gel
Ellwood City
Francis David Donohue
E. Winter Ave
Ralph Emerson Gates
E. Washington St
Leora Taylor
Huron Ave
Ralph McQuiston
Wampum
Earl D. Emerick
Pulaski Rd
Eugene Leroy Houk
Soldier from New Castle dies in Vietnam
Specialist Francis David Donohue of New Castle Pennsylvania died from gunshot wounds in Vietnam. He served with Company A 1st Battalion 12th Cavalry First Air Cavalry Division after three months in country. Born November 9 1948 he attended New Castle High School and Youngstown University. Requiem services to be held at St Mary Church with arrangements by McGenigle Memorial Home.
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First Air Cavalry Division
Vietnam
Ft. Jackson, S.C
New Castle High School
Youngstown University
Donahue
St. Mary Church
Kathy
New Castle
John J. III
Brian
David
McGenigle
N. Beaver St
Hoover warns New Left aims to destroy our government
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover says the New Left led by SDS seeks to abolish government and cites a spike in bombings burnings and draft card burnings. He notes Progress Labor infiltration and 1968 deserter fugitives and lists Spock Coffin and others convicted under the Selective Service Act.
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UPI
Students For A Democratic Society
SDS
New Left
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Navy
Army
Hoover
Small c
America
Progressive Labor Party
Benjamin M. Spock
Yale University
William Sloane Coffin Jr
New Castle News Skips Publication for New Year Holiday
The New Castle News will not publish tomorrow in observance of New Year's Day. Readers are advised to note the holiday schedule and return for the next regular edition.
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New Castle
Nixon influence enters Vietnam peace talks in Paris
UPI reports Nixon adviser involvement eyed to break the deadlock in Vietnam negotiations. U S officials suggest parallel talks on military de escalation while Saigon and the Viet Cong discuss South Vietnam politics. Hanoi remains opposed to expanding to four party talks or regional talks.
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