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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1966
Page
1
About 1,500 doctors and dentists walked off at New York City's 94 public health clinics in a dispute over pay and working conditions. The action, termed an emergency meeting by the doctors association, followed failed negotiations late Thursday.
Senator Thomas J. Dodd may take the stand as his defense opens amid tense ethics committee sessions led by Sen. John C. Stennis. The Connecticut Democrat disputes testimony linking him to a $10,000 payment from Julius Klein and faces testimony from former aides tied to document theft in his office.
City Finance Director Richard H. Biddle authorized to invest 390000 of city funds. Funds include 100000 from a short term loan for equipment and 290000 from the 1966 bond issue. Investment in government bonds expected within 30 to 60 days. An 8200 bill from former engineers for airport master plan noted as old. Housing authority cites estimated tax in lieu of taxes at 1542 on Neshannock Ave site. One injury report from a car crash on Pa 18 details Frank Copple with back strain standing.
A Senate debate centers on a stricter auto safety package that would require Detroit and foreign makers to align with federal standards and authorize 375 million dollars for state and local safety campaigns. criminal penalties for officials had been removed by Commerce Committee but Hartke aims to restore them. Magnuson supports the effort.
Nine year old Jeanette Booka mer of 633 Forrest Ave is in fair condition at St Francis Hospital with multiple bruises cuts and two missing front teeth after being struck by an auto yesterday morning. Police will file a reckless driving charge against Leslie B Johnson Jr 23 of Prospect Pa who said he did not see the girl crossing the street and could not stop in time. In a second incident Howard Gordon 2 of 422 E Garfield Ave reported a city bus struck his hand on W Washington St yesterday. Bus driver Drexel Rankin of 420 E Elizabeth St said the bus hit the man s lunch box and Groden urged him to continue before police were called and Gordon was treated for a bruised left wrist.
James Kennedy, a 27 year old former Catholic student, urged the American Communist party to recruit urban Catholic workers, citing Gary Indiana as a prime area. He argued no inherent clash exists between Catholicism and Communism, while noting Pope John XXIII’s call for cooperation with progressive forces.
Westminster hosts the opening of a new Institute on Communism and Constitutional Democracy this Monday. The program aims to explore governance, civil liberties, and political theory for scholars and the public.
Western Pennsylvania turns hot with highs in the 90s and a 60s low. Shenango River stands at 4.5 feet after recent rainfall. In California an 18 year old Anthony Bell escaped serious injury when a bullet was deflected by a button. his companion Dwight A Dudley is in serious condition after being shot in the back during a street argument with a motorist.
In ELSA Yukon two rescue teams fought smoke and heat to reach 11 trapped miners at the Necash Mine after an underground fire at the 200 foot level. One man died later and another was seriously hurt as 21 were in the shaft when fire began. United Keno Hill Mines Ltd. operates the mine near Elsa, 300 miles north of Whitehorse, where daylight aids round the clock rescue.
The House Appropriations Committee approved a $58.6 billion defense measure, about $1 billion above Johnson's request, and warned the Vietnam war could push costs higher by several billions more.
Seattle police seek tips after Lonnie Trumbull 20 and roommate Lisa Wick 20 were attacked in a basement apartment. Wick remained unconscious at King County Hospital. Capt. Paul Lee urged witnesses to report any Thursday night or early Friday morning activity and prior prowler problems in the neighborhood. Both women from Portland had just completed stewardess training and planned flights to California next month.
Norman M. Frankenburg aged 80 of New Wilmington Benjamin F. Lowery aged 81 of Akron Lee H. Overmeyer aged 73 of 1130 Butler Ave. are listed in the Friday June 24 1966 death records with ages and residence. The notice records their passing and residence details.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr calls Negroes to shun downtown Canton during a blackout protest against tear gas used on about 2 000 freedom marchers. violence erupts at a school ground injuring several and arresting eleven as Meredith plans rejoin the march toward Jackson with a mass rally slated Saturday night.
Air Force launches a 100-foot balloon satellite from Vandenberg AFB to map the earth with high accuracy. John Shingledecker, 23, of 123 Fairground Rd, suffered a laceration to the right ring finger while working for Blair Strip Steel Co and was treated at St Francis Hospital at 5 30 a.m.
The 60th annual Old Timers Day is scheduled for August 10 at Cascade Park. General chairman Paul Butz leads a team including Bart Richards Edwin McBride Phillip Wimer and Robert Foht with Joseph A. Book as secretary. Pat Kearns to chair the reception committee and the Old Timers Association seeks incorporation through Lawrence County Court.
U S First Cavalry and artillery and air strikes attack a North Vietnamese battalion in the Nathan Hale operation. The six day action near Pleiku and Tay Ninh includes air missions against trucks bridges and radar sites while U S Marines and the 1st Infantry Division report clashes and captured supplies. Meanwhile strikes by RMK BRJ in Saigon provoke walkouts by 9 000 workers and demonstrations over wage demands as Vietnam labor payrolls run about 1.7 million monthly.
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