Celler Faces Primary Loss Over Equal Rights Stand
Elizabeth Holtzman defeated Emanuel Celler after challenging him in a New York primary. The 84 year old longtime Judiciary Committee chair faced questions about age and sexism stemming from his opposition to an equal rights amendment while Holtzman accused him of dated views.
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CAR to announce co-developer for North E Washington plan in July
Central Area Renewal Inc. says it will disclose by late July whether a co-developer has been chosen for the North E Washington street district, part of the citys major redevelopment. Two firms are under review and another meeting is planned for the end of July. Demolition along N Mill Street is expected to start next week, with land conveyance targeted later this year. The authority has two new appraisals for the district and will send them to HUD after local approval.
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Three-year-old hit by car near home in Pennsylvania
Wayne Sankey Jr., 3, of 2715 Forrest Ave., was struck by an eastbound car driven by Kathleen Ann Houk, 28, near Forrest Ave. He received treatment at Jameson Memorial Hospital for scrapes, bruises, and two lost Trent teeth before being released. Roving pickets idled over 2,400 miners in a wildcat strike at Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp. mines in southwestern Pennsylvania.
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Quiet churchgoer turns killer in Jersey office attack
Edwin Grace, 32, a Pinkerton guard from New York City, shot 12 men and wounded himself in a 15 minute spree at the Meritage Building in Cherry Hill. He targeted men, killing six, then fled to a car with a Pinkerton badge found inside. Nine victims were identified, with four in critical condition and two slightly injured. Neighbors described him as quiet and churchgoing.
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Morristown
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Graveville
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Pennsauken
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Lawmakers urged to be full time by commission report
The commission denounces underpaid, understaffed legislators and urges higher salaries funded by a 6 000 expense account to recruit secretarial aid. It freezes retirement benefits for 616 officials, promises a future benefits scale, and links pay to performance amid a plan projecting 6 million yearly by 1973.
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Heaviest North Vietnamese Drive Hits Saigon Front
North Vietnamese troops crossed the My Chanh River in regimental strength and attacked South Vietnamese positions in the heaviest northern defense line drive since Quang Tri province fell. Allied sources cite Soviet tanks and 130mm artillery backing the assault, with UPI noting about 100 North Vietnamese killed by midafternoon. South Vietnamese casualties described as light.
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Israeli forces strike southern Lebanon border villages
United Press International reports say Israeli gunners attacked border areas in southern Lebanon for the second day. Israel launched retaliatory air and land attacks on border villages and reportedly captured five Syrian officers including a general. Local villagers described artillery shelling near Exlaisse as smoke rose from nearby areas.
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Peaceful Picket Protest Marched Under Heavy Police Outlay
About 20 000 men marched in rain from Plymouth Meeting Mall to Montgomery County Courthouse to protest an injunction banning picketing at a non union construction site. A 2 000 strong state police force and four helicopters watched the three mile route under Commissioner Rocco Picella's area command.
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Teachers Strike Fines Threaten Armstrong County Walkout
Leaders of the Armstrong County teachers strike vowed to stay out despite a judge imposing up to 35000 in fines on the union and 350 each for its 550 members for defying court orders. School officials said classes would resume today.
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Final vote looms on Nixon revenue bill in House
The House votes 223 to 185 to block amendments on a $30 billion five year federal funding bill for states and localities. Backers expect a final vote late today after debate ends, while opponents fear it faces uncertainty in the Senate. Observers say passage seems likely.
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Swiss seeks Edith extradition over Hughes hoax case
The Swiss government formally requests Edith to be extradited in a federal court hearing as Bernard Reverdin outlines an indictment charging embezzlement forgery and counterfeiting tied to a forged passport and signatures used to deposit McGraw-Hill checks to Hughes at a Swiss bank. Each charge carries up to five years in jail.
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Mayors Reject Withdrawal Resolve Pressed by Daley Appeal
New Orleans United Press International reports the U S Conference of Mayors rescinded a call for a Vietnam troop pullout by October and instead praised Nixon's handling of the war. The group also urged federal gas controls and avoided a bus policy stance amid Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley's urgent appeal to reject the withdrawal timing.
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Three hour Belfast clash amid ceasefire talks
IRA gunmen fought British troops in Belfast for three hours in Andersontown housing estate, with a soldier killed later in Londonderry. Earlier discussions between IRA chiefs and political leaders sought a ceasefire. An army spokesman described the fighting tapering to intermittent sniping as two gunmen were seen falling and dragged away by others.
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Excess clothing hampers Rapid City flood relief effort
Washington reports relief centers in Rapid City have more than enough clothing to meet needs and warn that further donations would cause storage problems. Bedding items remain in demand, including sheets blankets pillows and pillow cases. Contributions to the Rapid City Disaster Foundation are still welcome at Box 747 Rapid City 57701.
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Levee Break Rushes Isleton Area For Flood Evacuation
About 1,500 residents fled as an earth filled levee ruptured in the San Joaquin delta southwest of Sacramento. The flood damaged up to 500 homes and forced a large rescue effort by volunteers and officers. No fatalities were reported though several injuries occurred.
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New York divorce granted to Joanne Carson in cruel treatment case
Joanne Carson was granted an uncontested divorce from Johnny Carson after he allegedly changed the apartment locks to keep her away. She testified he no longer wanted to live with her and desired a divorce, weeping as she answered that she had been a good wife.
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