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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1972
Page
2
South Vietnamese troops backed by B52 strikes fought off a Communist assault near Hue crossing the My Canh River. About 2,000 North Vietnamese troops were involved as government forces reported 18 Communist tanks destroyed and a record 25 waves of bombers in direct support.
The Pennsylvania House approved a bill by 187 to 34 to criminalize abortions except when three doctors agree the pregnancy would kill the woman. The measure, debated over two hours, heads to the Senate as flooding shortened the session and halted more voting on the $4.5 billion budget plan. Leaders and opponents framed the issue with religious and moral arguments, with critics warning of dangerous outcomes for women. Rep. Mullen led the bill’s push while others argued it strips women of choice and may curb hospital abortions. The bill sets a three physician panel and requires both spousal consent if living with a husband, redefining unlawful abortions and prompting appeals in lower courts. The House recessed until Monday.
Tropical storm Agnes drenched the East Coast then eased over Pennsylvania as floods threatened Virginia to New York. Richmonds James River breached a 32 foot dike flooding districts and cutting power. Olean faced 11,000 evacuees amid 25 foot Allegheny dikes. Death toll rose to 52 with 36 dead Thursday and many missing. Red Cross called it one of the nation’s worst flood disasters. Governor Rockefeller deployed National Guard to flood areas in New York. Washington area saw record rainfall and mass sheltering and water shortages affected VirginiaMaryland suburbs.
As 10.5 inches of rain in 24 hours swamped rivers, 4,000 Williamsport residents fled and towns from Pittsburgh to Reading faced isolation. Evacuations spread to Lock Haven, Sunbury, Norristown, and Pottstown. Police, helicopters, and boats aided rescue while bridges and roads failed under rising waters.
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson enters Brooke Army Medical Center for a routine checkup two months after his second heart attack. Doctors decline to comment on his condition as he rests at his LBJ Ranch following April 7 illness and April 26 release. In Washington, House leaders Boges and Ford depart for two-week China talks after meeting Nixon. In Mobile, Freda Breland seeks her missing husband Robert Breland last heard from in 1955. In Los Angeles, Mick Rooney Jr and Catherine Philbin face federal cocaine charges with Jeffrey Brookner. potential fines up to 50,000 dollars and up to 33 years imprisonment.
Lawrence County fared relatively well as Agnes troubled nearby areas. Civil Defense Director Earl Richards said no clear danger despite localized high water. Since Tuesday rain totals reached 1.67 inches with only basement flooding reported in places and widespread power outages affecting hundreds of customers in Union Township Leesburg Koppel and Ellwood City.
St Mary Elementary in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is to close as part of a district plan. The Diocesan Schools Office allows the parish to pursue an expanded special education program after release of facilities. About 184 students could move to nearby St Vitus and SS Philip and Janes schools.
UPI reports Sen. William Proxmire demands Gen. Treighton Abrams explain unauthorized North Vietnam air raids before confirming him Army chief of staff. Nixon nominates Abrams to succeed Gen. Westmoreland. Paragraphs also cover a Toledo murder conviction, McGovern delegate ruling, Nixon arms talk, and Israeli-Syrian shelling.
Martha Mitchell says she is sick of politics and has given John Mitchell an ultimatum to quit the political arena. She told UPI by phone from Newport Beach, Calif. that she is tired of the political scene, while John Mitchell remarked that she is a great wife who loves him despite her outburst.
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