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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1968
Page
3
Edward M. Nahas, 51, assistant principal at Shenango High School, is in fair condition at North Hills Passavant Hospital with multiple lacerations and internal injuries after his car struck the rear of a trailer truck on Interstate 79 Thursday.
Below normal temperatures linger from Saturday to Wednesday with highs in the 70s and lows in the upper 50s. Warmer weekend ahead, then cooler again. Showers expected early next week totaling about half to one inch.
Council opened discussion on flying only the American flag on Kennedy Square during Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day. Councilman Thomas A. Shumaker urged a clear stand within a month and invited public views. President Richard H. Biddle noted UN flags may honor ancestors but Shumaker emphasized American sacrifice.
Gov. Shafer said he would work diligently for Nixon if he secures the GOP nomination but favors Nelson Rockefeller as the best presidential choice. He plans a delegate tour in support of Rockefeller, citing polling in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania delegate hopes, while noting Nixon leads polling but Rockefeller could win at the convention.
Sirhan B. Sirhan appears in a makeshift Los Angeles courtroom to answer a first degree murder charge in the Kennedy assassination. Defense seeks a three week continuance to prepare with a new attorney.
Camp Rentz announces an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday for the public to view improvements funded by the Margaret Henry Home. The site includes a craft building dining hall lodge auditorium infirmary and eight sleeping cabins and offers a day camp for ages 7-12 during three periods starting July 8 with vacancies in most periods for a resident camp for boys aged 8-14 beginning July 28.
Officers for the Earl J. Watt American Legion Post 638 and its auxiliary were elected. Commander is Robert Slosser, first vice commander William Young, second vice commander Earl Matolka, finance officer Lester Hodge, adjutant Wilbur Kursel, with Robert Hayes also named in the slate.
The Rev. Ralph David Abernathy began a symbolic hunger fast in a D C jail while his Poor People’s Campaign faced a setback in court. A judge refused to force Agriculture Secretary Freeman to spend 227 million on food for the poor, noting 300 million more remained available.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Palmer of 109 Thornhill Dr. on June 27. The birth adds a new member to the Palmer family with relatives awaiting the baby's first days.
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