Eisenhower's condition described as severe by doctors
Doctors at Walter Reed said former President Dwight D. Eisenhower has severe congestive heart failure and a guarded prognosis after a recent crisis. The 78 year old, in intensive care, received oxygen as his wife Mamie and son John stayed nearby.
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HUD seeks details on Pittsburgh workable program
Mayor Carl A. Cialella Jr says adjustments will be needed for Pittsburgh’s workable program after a final review with HUD district coordinator and Redevelopment Authority director William B. Patterson. HUD wants more detail on certain items before submission to the agency. The plan shows compliance in planning, code enforcement and zoning to qualify for federal urban renewal grants. It must win city council approval before final HUD submission. recertification every year will end after plan approval in 1971.
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Budget request for New Castle city schools rises by half a million
The New Castle Area School Board reviewed a 1969 70 budget request of 6 587 243 up from the current 6 047 529. Business manager William E Thompson said tax hike prospects depend on state action as a bill seeks higher teacher salaries and subsidies. Real estate tax is 48 mills. next meeting set for April 2 to review the request.
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Bill to fine AWOL lawmakers in Pennsylvania
A House bill proposed by Rep. Kent D. Shelhamer and 39 others would fine lawmakers $20 for each session missed and withhold their expense money until payment. Despite cross‑aisle support, leaders declined to sign, predicting little chance of approval. Absent members draw salary and expense while others do the work, delaying Democratic programs.
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Winds and twisters devastate Kentucky school and Virginia farm
A tornado destroyed a Sandy Grove Virginia farm home killing a 3-year-old girl. In Virgie Kentucky a one story schoolhouse collapsed after winds 80 to 90 mph, none injured among 300 students dismissed. Flood warnings issued as heavy rains affect the Midwest and East Coast.
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U.S. seeks approval to hit Cambodian base camps
UPI reports the U.S. military requests Nixon's approval to strike about 12 North Vietnamese base camps inside Cambodia. Plans contemplate B52 bombing or large scale commando raids along the Cambodia South Vietnam border. Sources say action hinges on Hanoi’s use of Cambodian camps for offensives and Sihanouk’s recently softened stance on bombing.
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Woman fights relief decision in New York
A Mississippi house owned by Louvinia Day led New York officials to cut her welfare. Day claimed the Clarksdale property was a proxy for a cousin and not a New York residence. Officials said her move to New York aimed to obtain welfare and expect benefits to stop within two weeks.
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Death records list Walter E. Heim and Mary D. Parker
Death notices report Walter E. Heim of Bakerstown Pennsylvania on Tuesday March 25 1969 and identify Mary D. Parker aged 88 of Mercer as a deceased individual. Parker is noted with age and residence.
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Bakerstown, Pa
Mary D. Parker
Mercer
Weather in Western Pennsylvania Clouds and Wind Showers Turn to Snow
Cloudy windy skies across Western Pennsylvania with occasional rain today and a shift to snow flurries tonight. Highs reach mid 40s to mid 50s, then colder overnight. Cooler Wednesday with more snow flurries and highs in the 30s to 40s. Lake Erie gale warnings in effect with northeast to north winds 20 to 40 knots, diminishing Wednesday. Rain and snow events. Shenango River at 4.8 feet.
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Assemblymen seek lawful cross state gun purchases
A bill by Rep Kent D Shelhamer and 39 co sponsors would let Pennsylvania residents buy rifles and shotguns in neighboring states and bring them home, aligning with sportsmen groups. Critics warn of abuse but supporters cite safeguards under federal law. President Nixon to request extending the 10 percent income tax surcharge through mid-1970.
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Five-Day Ordeal Ends in Tragedy Near Los Alamos
Mrs. Elam 24 a nurse and mother of a seven month old baby endured five days in freezing forest near Los Alamos New Mexico walking barefoot in snow after her car bogged. She tried to reach safety while the baby died of dehydration and exposure and she was found exhausted by searchers. Her husband on emergency leave returned from Italy.
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