Court weighs government Times appeals in Pentagon report case
The Supreme Court weighs a government and Times appeals over a secret Pentagon Vietnam report. The Times seeks freedom of the press while the Post fights publication limits as districts consider what parts may be released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Supreme Court
New York Times
Washington Post
Times and Post
the Times
Post
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Washington
The
Times
Grand Jury
Los Angeles
Daniel Ellsberg
Defense Department
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
Boston Globe
Anthony J. Julian
Los Angeles Times
Chicago Sun-Times
Knight Newspapers Inc
Britain
China
United States
House “Freedom of Information
Subcommittee
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Appeals Court
U.S
Erwin N. Griswold
Griswold
2Nd Circuit Court of Appeals
Murray Gurfein
City votes bond to fund Neighborhood Development Program
City Council approved advertising a 610000 bond sale for the Neighborhood Development Program and began drafting a timetable for the Central Area urban renewal in the downtown, with about 555000 as the city share for the 1971 renewal. The bond includes 35000 for NDP amendments and 20000 financing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NDP
Central Area
West Side
Riverside
Beaver, Shenango North
W. Washington Streets
Long Ave
Hamilton St
Kirkpatrick, Lockhart, Johnson and Hutchison
Pittsburgh
Eugene
Aliquippa Man Murdered in Hollywood Park Hotel
Two Hollywood men were arrested in the shotgun slaying of James Thomas a 31 year old Aliquippa resident in a hotel room near the Hollywood Park Racetrack. George Turkevich 22 and Kenneth Kreutzer 25 are in custody as suspects with Richard Montimi 28 held as a material witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inglewood
Calif
Hollywood
James Thomas
Aliquippa
Thomas
Hollywood Park Racetrack
California
George Turkevich
Kenneth Kreutzer
Richard Montimi
Vo Tech faculty accepts contract in county wide deal
Vo Tech teachers will keep starting salaries for 1971 72 with grades rising in 14 steps. New Castle remains unsettled. Pay scales range from 6700 to 11900 for various degrees from B A to masters and additions. Group life insurance rises to 5000 and hospitalization premiums cap at 32. Extra teaching duties earn 6 per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo-Tech
New Castle
Nixon assassin suspect killed by Chicago police
In Chicago a man identified as James E. Beavers was shot and killed by police after a brief gunfight near Grant Park. Secret Service weighs whether Beavers intended to assassinate President Nixon, though authorities say the incidents may be unrelated. Beavers had two .32 caliber revolvers and a troubled history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
UPI
Secret Service
Nixon
James E. Beavers
Squire
W. Va
Grant Park
Meigs Field
Beavers
Walter Chambers
Chambers
White House
West
House Senate panel packed with draft extension opponents
The House Senate negotiating committee on the draft extension includes seven opposed to Senator Mansfield’s nine month Vietnam withdrawal plan. Only Symington and McIntyre voted for the Mansfield amendment. The Senate passed the two year extension 72 to 16 after a seven week debate with 64 amendment votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Mansfield
Ex-CIA Aide Fassnacht Arrested After Weapons Cache Found
George Fassnacht 35, back from Europe, was arrested in Philadelphia after authorities found a large basement cache of weapons and explosives at his family home. He faces firearms violations and posted a 2500 dollar bond. His lawyer dismissed the findings as overblown saying the public will be amused by the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
UPI
George Fassnacht
Europe
Fassnacht
CIA
A. Charles Peruto
Peruto
John Dillinger
United States
Senate expands CO status for pacifist faiths
The Senate approved by voice vote an amendment to the draft law easing conscientious objector status for Quakers, Amish, Mennonites and other religious pacifists. The change lets objectors declare objections after induction notices, reacting to a 6-3 Supreme Court decision on April 21. Senator Richard Schweiker of Pennsylvania sponsored the measure, arguing the court misread congressional intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Nixon on tour in campaign swing ends with senior promise
President Nixon wrapped up a two day Midwest swing in Chicago with an emotional nod to his mother and a pledge to seniors. He spoke at a joint convention of the National Retired Teachers Association and the American Association of Retired Persons after arriving from Indiana and was greeted by Chicago Mayor Richard J Daley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
UPI
Nixon
Middle West
America
National Retired Teachers Association
American Association of Retired Persons
Indiana
Richard J. Daley
Medina My Lai murder case seeks dismissal over chain of command
Defense lawyers ask for dismissal of Capt. Ernest L. Medina murder charges citing chain of command influence. Military Judge Howard says he will rule by 10 a.m. on a motion that could drop the case. Bailey and others filed 17 motions related to the My Lai killings of 102 Vietnamese civilians on March 16, 1968.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Mcpherson, Ga
UPI
My Lai
Ernest L. Medina
Kenneth A. Howard
Medina
F. Lee Bailey
William L. Calley
Hunger strike ends as 33 Baltic Jews halt protest in Moscow
A coalition of 33 Baltic Jews from Latvia and Lithuania ended a hunger strike for permission to immigrate to Israel after arrest. Simultaneously nine Jews in Kishinev Moldova face trial for anti-Soviet activity tied to an abortive 1970 hijack plan, with possible seven year sentences. The Moscow demonstrators spent two nights in the central post office without police interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
UPI
Israel
Kishinev
Moldavia
Latvia
Lithuania
Hoffa resigns from Teamsters post amid parole push
James R. Hoffa has resigned as international president of the Teamsters while serving a 15 year sentence for mail fraud and jury tampering. Officials say the move could help his parole chances, though the board denied his petition March 3 and Nixon aides note his remaining union ties may hinder parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Fire kills two elderly men at Collier House Hotel
A general alarm blaze at the Collier House Hotel in Collier Township trapped two guests. Marshall B. Evans, 77, and John Schulte, 69, died of smoke inhalation. Owner Sam Williams aided evacuation of 22 residents, preventing more casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
UPI
Collier House
Collier Township
Marshall B. Evans
John Schulte
Washington Pike
Bridgeville
Carnegie
Sam Williams
Tax ruling sparks panic as Pa faces budget shortfall
Officials react to the state Supreme Court ruling that Pennsylvania income tax is unconstitutional. House leaders warn of a nearly 1 billion dollar gap to balance 1970-71 and 1971-72 budgets. Governor Shapp and others call for swift revenue measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
State Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Harry A. Englehart
House Democratic Caucus
Republican Party
Israel Packer
Commonwealth
Supreme Courts
Robert Kane
Revenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
John N. Mitchell
Sun-Times
Eisenhower
North Vietnam
Vietnams
Johnson
Pentagon Report
Knight Papers
Miami Herald
Detroit Free Press
Philadelphia Inquirer
Ruth McNeill
Will Carter
Water Aqueduct
Sylmar
DeCaprio
City Redevelopment Authority
Towne Mall
New Castle Central Area Renewal Inc
Thomas C. Watert
Virginia
Florida
Key Biscayne
Fla
San Clemente
West Virginia
Ely Herley
Bluefield
Pecl
Hoffa
House
Herbert Fineman
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
K. Leroy Irvis
Robert E. Wayman
Allegheny County
Milton J. Shapp
Shapp
J. Shane Creamer
Commonwealth Court
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!