18 Jul 1967
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1967
Page
1
A Marine correspondent writes a detailed letter discussing why the war is fought, voicing belief that better understanding is needed. He describes Vietnam’s geography, culture, and religion, the Viet Cong's psychological tactics, and the moral tensions of search and destroy operations.
UPI reports U S helicopter rockets destroyed a 71 boat Communist arms convoy on the Truong Giang River as U S jets flew 134 missions against North Vietnam. Thirteen American planes are now listed as lost in 11 days with a B 52 strike near Da Nang and Saigon.
In Kinshasa President Mobutu said former Premier Moishe Tshombe plotted mercenary uprisings in eastern Congo towns, but the plan failed after he was kidnapped and sent to Algeria. Tshombe remains in custody in Algiers and is to appear before the Algerian Supreme Court as Congo seeks extradition.
President Johnson names Sen Wayne Morse as head of a five member mediation board to resolve the year long railway labor stand off. The panel also includes Frederick Kappel George Meany Leverett Saltonstall and Theodore Kheel. The 90 day process can become binding if no agreement is reached.
Fourteen liberal House Democrats charged today that a proposed anti riot bill would not help local authorities but interfere with civil rights and labor union activities. Senate Republican Leader Dirksen predicted swift approval of an anti riot measure this session after citing New Jersey riots as anarchy.
Riots in Newark and surrounding areas claim 27 lives with 25 in Newark, over 1 200 injured and more than 2 000 arrested. A final fatal looting shooting marked a volatile night as 64 leaders call for federal aid and police accountability.
Two obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Rocco Deli aged 83 of 625 East Reynolds Street and Mrs. Doelber N Reno aged 67 of Enon Valley Road Route 2. Both notices appear in the July 18 1967 death record.
Braves defeat Pirates 6 2 to open homestand on Page 13. McCarver likes the taste of the World Series as the North County League is highlighted with Volant recording a 21st win of the season on Page 14.
Britain will pull out most Far East troops including Singapore and Malaysia garrisons and abolish the aircraft carrier fleet by the mid 1970s. The Labor government projects 75,000 fewer troops and $800 million annual savings, amid U.S. objections and economic pressures.
The Senate planned to advance a bill authorizing flat racing with pari mutuel betting to ease future tax problems. The measure, backed by Albert R. Pechan, would limit harness racing influence and could yield about 50 million dollars for the state, while the broader budget and tax package faced ongoing negotiations.
Partly cloudy to Wednesday with little temperature change. Widely scattered afternoon thundershowers possible. Daytime highs reach the upper 70s to low 80s while tonight’s lows dip into the 50s and 60s.
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