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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1968

Page

2

New Castle Board Awards TV, Bus Contracts

The New Castle Area School board awarded a 21 500 contract to M M Electronics for closed circuit television equipment including cameras and VTRs funded under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act with a state ceiling of 23 341. A 9 889 contract to Palmer Motor Co. covers two buses for special education. Utilities poles permitted for Arthur Magill Elementary and Clen-Moore UP Church.

New Castle Area M & M Electronics New Castle Palmer Motor Co Pennsylvania Power Co Arthur Magill Clen - Moore UP

Sunday liquor sales final vote in Pennsylvania eyed

Senate leaders indicate a final vote on Sunday liquor sales is likely next week. The plan allows counties to referendum retail Sunday sales 1 to 10 PM by venues with 55 percent food sales, with supporters predicting 50 50 party lines and possible revenue gains cited by supporters.

Harrisburg UPI Senate Pennsylvania Robert D. Fleming Allegheny Fleming Governor's Liquor Code Advisory Committee William C. Sennett Pennsylvania Tavern Association Arthur A. Piasecki Lackawanna Martin L. Murray Luzerne Judiciary Committee Philadelphia Pittsburgh The Tavern Association Pennsylvaia Hotel and Motor Inn Association Pennsylvania Restaurant Association Raymond P. Shafer State Liquor Control Board House

Editor says anarchy threatens nation more than Communism

Louis Cassels of United Press International warned that anarchy poses a greater threat to the United States than Communism. He said Congress ignoring nonviolent protests like the Poor People’s Campaign could let violent elements seize leadership of black and poor communities in America.

Palo Alto Calif UPI Louis Cassels United Press International United States Cassels Washington Congress Apostles of America California Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Black Panther Party Students For A Democratic Society Secretary of Agriculture

Driver pleads innocent in hit and run and traffic cases

Richard Kurrus, 26, of 14 Point Place, pleads innocent to hit and run and failing to identify after two parked cars on E North St sustained $600 damage. He was jailed on $500 bond, then released. Separate cases involve Edward Hardisky and Tully Caiazza facing excessive noise charges after motorcycle stops at E Washington St and Croton Ave.

North Hill Richard Frank Kurrus 14 Point Place Kurrus E. North St Edward J. Hardisky Spring St Tully J Caiazza Washington St E. Washington St Croton Ave

Methodists OK 540000 Operation Concern program

The United Methodist Western Pennsylvania Conference approved a 540000 Operation Concern program aimed at improving living conditions for the poor. It will raise 440000 in 1969 through 765 churches, with 100000 borrowed from the National Board of Missions. Bishop Connare urged Catholic Methodists cooperation.

Grove City. Pa UPI United Methodist Western Pennsylvania Conference Grove City College National Board of Missions United Methodist Church William G. Connare Greensburg

Broadway strike ends with three year Actors Equity deal

The actors union and producers reached a three year contract closing a Broadway strike that shut 19 theaters and nine road companies. Minimum weekly salaries rise to 145 dollars with a 25 dollar increase now and five more per week over two years. Arbitration on alien employment included.

New York UPI Actors Union and Theatrical Producers Broadway John V. Lindsay Actors Equity League of New York Lindsay David Merrick Great White Way Angus Duncan

Vietnamese leaders criticize Viet Cong shelling of Saigon

North Vietnamese officials including Defense Minister Vo Nguyen Giap reportedly warn that Viet Cong bombings of Saigon have stirred world opinion against the Communist cause. Thant denounces the bombings as barbarism and Hanoi warns of slowing delivery of 122mm rockets to the south.

Paris UPI Saigon Washington Defense Vo Nguyen Giap U.N Thant Giap Viet Cong

Tanner Plating to Double Operations After Union Electric Buy

Tanner Plating Corp on Industrial St plans a large expansion following Union Electric Steel Corp of Pittsburgh purchase. President G H Brundage says grinding and machinery will grow, more equipment bought and jobs added, though he did not estimate numbers or costs. Dresser Inc sold Harbison Walker Refractories assets to Pittsburgh firm. Tanner was a Harbison Walker subsidiary.

Tanner Plating Corp Industrial St Union Electric Steel Corp Pittsburgh G. H. Brundage Tanner Plating Brundage Dresser Inc Harbison Walker Refractories Tanner Harbison Walker

Resignation Delay in County Civil Defense Director Post

County commissioners refused to accept Clarence C. Frampton's resignation as Civil Defense director until an inventory of supplies and equipment is completed. Frampton, Shenango Township police chief, says increased state and federal requirements prevent part time service. he has served four years and seeks full time police duties. In Minneapolis Golden Valley, youths faced to save a pond before developer fills it.

Clarence C. Frampton Frank A. Vitril Frampton Shenango Township

Humphrey Backs Gun Registration and Riot Reports

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey endorsed the national commission on riots recommendations and called for nationwide mandatory firearms registration. He urged stronger laws on concealed weapons and higher penalties. Rockefeller proposed a new system for federal aid with bloc grants per capita aid and special purpose funds. Nixon praised New York primary results as a rebuke of the Johnson-Humphrey administration. Wallace pushed back on accusations about his campaign. McCarthy emphasized uncommitted delegates after a strong New York showing.

United Press International Hubert H. Humphrey National Commission On Riots Congress Humphrey National Press Club Antiriot Commission Commission On Civil Disorders America Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Cleveland Ohio James A. Rhodes Richard M. Nixon Johnson-Humphrey Wallace Deep South Texas John Connally Eugene J. McCarthy Minnesota McCarthy

Steel makers say 6 per cent lift cannot be absorbed

Pittsburgh officials say basic steel firms cannot cover the 6 percent wage rise without shrinking profits and risking plant layoffs. Industry and USW negotiators head into talks July 31 contract deadline with cautious optimism despite concerns over foreign imports and living costs. The report also notes the Catholic Day picnic at Cascade Park with mass, shrine awards, and large crowds.

Pittsburgh UPI Basic Steel Industry United Steelworkers Union USW Cascade Park John B. McDowell Knights of Columbus Elaine Mastrangelo Maitland St

Colleges in 25th District to receive library grants

Six colleges in the 25th District of Pennsylvania receive grants under the College Library Resources Program from the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Institutions named include Butler County Community College, Community College of Beaver County, Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Penn State Beaver Campus, Slippery Rock State College, and Westminster College, with grant amounts ranging from five thousand to ten thousand dollars. Announcement made by U.S. Rep. Frank M. Clark.

Pennsylvania U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Butler County Community College Community College of Beaver County Geneva College Beaver Falls Penn State University Beaver Slippery Rock State College Westminster College U.S Frank M. Clark Dbessemer

Missing cash and rifle reported from Virginia Fano home

Police said 200 dollars and a rifle with a scope disappeared from the 1601 Morris Street residence yesterday at 10 am. Entry was gained by forcing a rear door. No arrests noted. In weather news, Buckeye Arizona hit 119 degrees the highest nationwide.

Virginia Fano Morris St Fano New York

Venezuelan jet hijacked lands in Cuba with Americans aboard

A Viasa DC9 with about 80 aboard including several Americans was hijacked from Santo Domingo to Curacao and Caracas and forced to land in Santiago de Cuba. Cuban authorities held the plane briefly then arranged meals and sightseeing for the crew and passengers before release.

Caracas UPI Cuba Miami Federal Aviation Agency FAA Viasa Airlines Santiago de Cuba Avianca Airlines Santo Domingo Curacao Santiago San Juan Fidel Castro Avensa Airlines Maracaibo Delta Airlines National Airlines Florida Castro

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