Union backs mass transit study for New Castle area
Union Township supervisors endorsed a $548,847 mass transit study for the New Castle area and pledged to assist with commuter parking but cannot contribute cash due to law. Local and federal shares are outlined, with potential cost reductions from surrounding municipalities and county planning services to lower the township's local burden.
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Union Township
New Castle
Francis V. Bidinetto
Donald E. Brown
Lawrence County Regional Planning Commission
New Castle Transit Authority
Viet Nam GI bill considered by Congress
Washington reports that a new GI bill for Vietnam War veterans is under discussion. Rep. Olin E. Teague says Congress may extend education and home loan benefits to veterans of combat anywhere and hearings could set how far to go. The GOP Policy Committee unexpectedly endorsed a Vietnam school aid bill minutes after it was dropped in the House hopper.
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Washington
UPI
Viet Nam
Olin E. Teague
Dtex
House Veterans Committee
Teague
Congress
Korea
House
Republican Policy Committee
Fulbright Plea Opens Johnson Viet Nam Negotiation Push
Sen. J. William Fulbright urged a negotiated settlement in Viet Nam, seen as opening a new effort to help President Johnson steer a middle course. He warned a total victory would cost more than U.S. interests, while rejecting unconditional withdrawal and backing a negotiated settlement with major concessions by both sides. Fulbright met Johnson after the speech, which followed prior admin efforts for settlement in Southeast Asia.
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Washington
UPI
J. William Fulbright
Viet Nam
Johnson
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
U. S
Fulbright
Southeast Asia
Arkansas Democrat
North Viet Nam
Five Year Old Struck by Auto in West Pittsburg
A five year old boy, Joseph R. Kobialka, was seriously injured at 4 15 p m when struck by an auto driven north on Center Ave by Patty A Gittings 28 of West Pittsburg Doctors at St Francis Hospital report possible fractures of the spine and ribs and head injuries He is in serious condition No charges were filed against the driver State police also noted another accident nearby involving Joseph Callahan 40 treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital after a pickup truck collided with a tractor trailer on Hast River Rd seven miles west of New Castle The tractor trailer driver was Richard G Whitacre 33 of New Waterford
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West Pittsburg
Joseph R. Kobialka
St. Francis Hospital
Center Ave
Patty A. Gittings
Joseph Callahan
Montgomery Ave
Hast River Rd
New Castle
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Richard G. Whitacre
New Waterford
Deaths in Ellwood City and area prompt notices
Mrs. Jean C. Kennedy, 46, of Ellwood City. Mrs. Elizabeth Tencer, 80, of 1609 Wooley Ave. Vincent G. Daugherty, 49, of RD 4. Obituary notices list three local residents with ages and addresses.
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Jean C. Kennedy
Ellwood City
Elizabeth Tencer
Wooley Ave
Vincent G. Daugherty
RD 4
Cres cent Place housing contracts approved for Ellwood City
Lawrence County Housing Authority awards 643 075 in contracts to Seltzer and Young J John Betke and Marine Electric for a four story Crescent Place elderly housing project in Ellwood City. Construction should start before June 30 and finish within a year pending PH A approval.
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Ellwood City
Lawrence County Housing Authority
Crescent Place
LCHA
Richard Hietsch
Public Housing Administration
Philadelphia
Hietsch
PHA
Seltzer and Young Inc
Moravia St
J. John Betke
Patterson Ave
Beaver Falls
Marine Electric Co
S. Ray St
Viet Cong Bombs Hit Saigon Airport Wounding Dozens
Viet Cong terrorists exploded two bombs at Tan Son Nhut airport in Saigon wounding 36 U S service members and 10 others. A U S adviser was abducted near a Viet Cong ambush 50 miles southwest of Saigon while a helicopter rescue mission suffered an American fatality and injuries.
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Saigon
UPI
U.S
United States
Viet Nam
Tan Son Nhut
Richard Mellen
Victory Mills
N.Y
Air France
North Viet Nam
Samson
Vinh
Yen Phu
Hanoi
U.S. plans new troop expansion in South Viet Nam
U S plans a broad buildup with total forces in South Viet Nam seen rising toward 80 000 from 53 500. South Korea may send a 15 000 division. McNamara to outline goals without details. Army and Marine divisions eyed for Viet Nam duty. emphasis on support units and air mobile concepts.
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U.S
South Viet Nam
Charles W. Cord Dry
United Press International
Washington
UPI
United States
South
Korea
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
Army
Ft. Benning
11Th
Viet Nam
Okinawa
1St Marine Division
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Pacific
1St Infantry Division
Ft. Riley
Kan
101St Airborne Division
Ft. Campbell
25Th Infantry
Hawaii
Pacific Theater
173Rd Airborne
Bien Hoa
Saigon
Vung Tau
173Rd
Weather outlook for Western Pennsylvania with cloudiness and rain
Considerable cloudiness today and tonight with light rain east of the mountains. Continued cool with a high of 64 to 72 and a low of 50 to 56. Thursday partly cloudy and warmer. 24 hour stats show max 72 min 52 with no precipitation. Shenango River stage 4.3 feet.
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Pennsylvania
Shenango River
Five Teens Die In Route 62 Auto Crash Near Mercer
Five Meadville youths aged 14 to 19 died when their speeding car crossed the center line and collided head on with a tractor trailer on Route 62 east of Mercer Pennsylvania. The driver was Robert Watkins 17 and other victims included Anna Feleppa 16 John 15 Guy Portifello 14 and Raymond Weir 19. The truck driver was James Ho.
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Mercer
UPI
Route
Pennsylvania
Greenville Hospital
Grove City Hospital
Meadville
Robert Watkins
Anna Feleppa
John
Guy *Portifello
Raymond Weir
James Ho
Goldwater signals Senate run may replace Hayden in 1968
Barry Goldwater indicated he would seek a return to the U S Senate in 1968 even if it meant opposing friend and fellow Republican Carl Hayden. He ruled out another run for governor saying he would run for the Senate if he runs for office again. Hayden, 87, could also seek re election according to Arizona observers.
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Scottsdale, Ariz
UPI
Barry Goldwater
U.S. Senate
Carl Hayden
Hayden
Arizona
Sam Goddard
Senate
Goldwater
Crane firm awarded $441000 land clearing contract
Leon Journagan Construction Co. of Crane Missouri won a $441000 contract for land clearing around the Shenango Reservoir Project in Pennsylvania. The work will be the final major step in finishing the site.
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Washington
UPI
Leon Journagan Construction Co
Crane, Mo
Shenango Reservoir
Pennsylvania
Mohawk Union Girls Active at FHA Conference
Inside note highlights Mohawk Union girls taking part in the FHA Conference indicating continued activity and preparation. The brief mentions Page 10 coverage and notes on school or student involvement with potential future events.
U.S. Ready for Action as Rebels Suffer Setback at Sea
UPI reports U. S. forces prepared for further moves after heavy fighting that sent rebels toward the sea. A rebel cease fire was proclaimed at 8 30 p m Tuesday. Firing eased but explosions and shots continued through the night.
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Santo Domingo
UPI
U. S
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Winder
Robert Russell
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
New Castle News
Crescent Ave
Seventh St
Sandy Lake
City Hall
Richard H. Biddle
Biddle
George D Gregg
Missouri
Felipe Alou
Milwaukee Braves
Tony Lema
Bob Nichols
Ee Eeeeerseenes
Rte Enewees
World Briefs
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Delaware River
Pittsburgh
Lombard
Ill
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
James C. Routson
James W. Routson
Pittsfield
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