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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1968
Page
1
Hanoi's chief delegate at the Paris peace talks states North Vietnam will continue fighting until all U.S. bombing stops and American troops leave. The statement was published today in Paris.
President Charles de Gaulle left Paris for Colombey-les-Deux-Églises for rest as half a million workers remain on strike in France. Riots flared in Paris though police reported no new disturbances expected, while students at Sorbonne and Odeon Theater faced eviction and cleanup. In Hanoi, North Vietnam rejected de escalation proposals as U S negotiators warned of serious consequences if bombings continue. Viet Cong mortars hit Saigon as talks continued with uncertain outcomes for a month old Paris negotiations.
At the U S Conference of Mayors final session 500 mayors consider a resolution urging Congress to limit handgun possession to law enforcement officials. It seeks federal action to ban mail order firearms to youths and out of state residents and to suspend firearm imports.
Lloyd W. Shutts of 1519 Old Butler Rd is named superintendent and his wife Gala hired as home matron by Lawrence County commissioners. Salaries to be set next week. They replace temporary appointees Stephen and Mrs Burger. Both couples have backgrounds in youth care and education.
UPI reports Britain’s extradition rules may delay Ray’s handover for trial in the King assassination. Legal sources say 1870 law vague on political assassination and prima facie evidence is required. Ray was arrested at Heathrow after links traced from the rooming house to Canada and Britain.
U S B52 bombers unleashed a massive strike near Saigon, dropping up to eight million pounds of explosives in 11 missions aimed at Viet Cong infiltration routes within 50 miles of the city. Rockets and shelling wounded civilians, while Bien Hoa base saw no damage. Far north, North Vietnam targets and oil storage were pummeled by fighter bombers.
Dr. Benjamin Spock and three others were found guilty in a draft evasion conspiracy in Boston federal court. The group planned to aid young men to evade induction. a fifth defendant was acquitted. Sentencing set for July 10 where each defendant faces up to five years in prison and fines.
Considerable cloudiness continues today tonight and Sunday with scattered showers and thundershowers. A cooler northwest tonight and Sunday. Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s, lows mainly 50s northwest and 60s elsewhere. Shenango River stage around 5.15 feet.
Obituaries list Howard A. Toland aged 68 of 2490 Brighton Road Beaver Falls Mrs Sara Jane Vaughn 73 of Pulaski and Eli Schofield 58 of 1915 Pennsylvania Avenue with Saturday June 15 1968 as the passing date.
The Neshannock Township Planning Commission urges a sewage disposal plant if New Castle City Council fails to extend sewer lines. A meeting with state health officials is being arranged to press for action. The board awarded bids totaling 46,554 for building work and approved a public road status for Spiker Lane.
The IRS states the National Rifle Association is exempt from federal income tax as a nonprofit social welfare organization not limited on lobbying. NRA President Glasen and Atty. Gen. Clark debated on gun controls with Glasen arguing bans would not save lives while Clark contends they would.
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