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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1966
Page
1
Harrisburg reports final legislative action expected today on 124 million in stopgap appropriations to tide the commonwealth over until the prolonged 1966-67 budget deadlock is resolved.
The anti-Klan measure aims to use interstate commerce power to outlaw furtive outfits and crimes or violence. If enacted penalties include fines up to 1000 dollars and two years’ imprisonment, with a possible death sentence for terrorist killings. Hearings expected to begin soon with floor action late July after House recess.
NASA disclosed a six day launch window from July 12 to place an 850 pound lunar photo satellite into orbit. The orbiter would pass about 28 miles above the Moon every 342 hours to hunt Apollo landing sites and possibly Surveyor 1, with a camera capable of spotting objects the size of a card table.
Steelworkers union offers a U S flag for a Park Gate playground project while Mrs Chester Dean headlines as Flag Day speaker for the DAR. Sandy Koufax noted in a numbers game with a loss. New Castle High winter sports schedules listed for pages 38 and 37 show fall results.
Hundreds of riot-helmeted officers patrolled 1.2 miles on Chicago's northwest side as 400 officers kept order. The three day violence left 10 shot and 19 injured with 123 arrests. one officer was lightly hurt by a rock.
In Saigon street battles erupt as combat police clash with Buddhists opposing Premier Nguyen Cao Ky. Riots span three days with tear gas, gunfire, and attacks on American reporters. Buddhists press for an elected parliament and denounce U.S. interference while Thich Tri Quang fasts in Hue. Navy planes hit a Communist radar site nearby.
Duquesne University dean James L. Hayes urged New Castle High School graduates to pursue excellence with heart and faith. He highlighted history as a guide, warned against relying on intelligence alone, and urged care for others while striving to shine in all endeavors. The class of 1966 totaled 600 graduates I.
Health officials from across the nation gather at the White House to discuss last minute Medicare start up concerns. President Johnson chairs a 300 participant meeting prompted by Sen. Case to ease potential problems. Key topics include claims paperwork and scrutiny of doctors' fees under reasonable charges rules.
The House passed a $17.8 billion defense bill on a 35 62 vote, adding nearly $1 billion in projects opposed by Defense Secretary McNamara. The measure authorizes funding for ships missiles planes tanks and related R and D for the next fiscal year. The bill includes a 3.2 percent across the board pay raise for all armed forces, costing about $356 million, though the administration did not request it.
At a Rotary club Rosen argues working mothers lack energy for motherhood and that children of working mothers are more delinquent in studies. He respects those who must work but stresses a mother should devote full time to parenting whenever possible. He laments lack of preparation for raising families and contrasts with emphasis on sports and pageant training for youth.
Partly cloudy with little temperature change today tonight and Thursday. Scattered afternoon and evening showers and thundershowers likely. Highs in the 70s, tonight lows 46 to 56. Lake Erie winds 15 to 20 knots veering SW tonight. partly cloudy with a chance of brief showers. 24 hour stats include today and last year for comparison. Maximum temperature 89 (71) Minimum 53 (48) Precipitation .16 inch (none) Shenango River at 4.7 feet (4.3).
A Seattle Superior Court judge ruled that studying the Bible as literature in English 390 is permissible under separation of church and state. Judge W R Cole dismissed the case, noting the course is not required and students are adults. plaintiffs consider it a religious endorsement and may appeal.
The Rev Dr William G Rush of Washington PA was elected moderator of the United Presbyterian Synod of Pennsylvania at its opening session in Chambersburg. The synod includes about 1300 local churches and 540000 members with 220 delegates attending the four day meeting at Wilson College.
Bernard Blum aged 87 of 319 East Garfield Avenue is reported in this notice. The brief obituary notes his residence and age, with no further details provided in the readable text.
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