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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1971
Page
1
Viet Cong units staged a commando raid on Phnom Penh northern naval guard posts after firing rockets and mortars to encircle the capital. Four Cambodians died and 11 were wounded as about 20 VC attackers struck late at night and withdrew before Cambodian reinforcements arrived.
A federal judge granted the Justice Department a temporary injunction to stop The New York Times from publishing its Pentagon report installments on Vietnam War involvement. The ruling, by Judge Murray Gurfein, orders a hearing for a possible permanent injunction and cites national security. The Times vows to continue the legal fight as the FBI probes how the top secret documents were obtained.
Fourteen foster parents pressed county commissioners to keep Mrs. Bette Waddington as director amid state criticism of the county child welfare program. They questioned funding, staff levels, and request a public meeting with DPW officials, while seeking higher stipends and clearer guidelines for foster families.
About 40 youths gathered at Ellwood City Council to oppose a recent rise in swimming pool ticket prices. They arrived with signs and remained orderly as they prepared to address officials.
Fog drizzle and cool conditions prevalent in the east today with variable clouds and a chance of showers west. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s, lows 50s to 60s. Thursday partly cloudy and mild with highs in the 70s.
June 16 1971 edition lists Obituaries for Mrs Johanna Griffin 73 from RD 4 Hursey Noble 72 of 301 E Sheridan Ave Mrs Elizabeth Galbraith 88 of 302 Highland Ave Charles Trusel 80 of Van Nuys Miss Georgina Ryan 62 of 234 N Crawford Ave and Mrs Irene Gillespie Irwin 64 of Ellwood City.
United Mine Workers named Edward L. Carey general counsel as trustee on the UMW Welfare and Retirement Fund replacing Tony Boyle who was removed by a federal court. Carey must join with C W Davis to appoint a new neutral trustee by June 30 and face approval by Judge Gesell.
About 70,000 miners loyal to UMW President W. A. Boyle walked out in a wildcat protest over his removal as trustee of the Welfare and Retirement Fund. The strike reduced coal output across five states while many union members continued to work. The Bituminous Coal Operators Association sought a federal court order to end the walkout and restore Boyle’s trusteeship.
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