28 Mar 1967
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1967
Page
1
UPI reports U S Navy pilots destroyed oil storage tanks near Haiphong while U S Marines killed about 100 Communists in South Vietnam. Lt J G Nick Carpenter of Cincinnati described heavy flak and a huge orange fireball as bombs struck the oil depot during a 107 mission air assault.
U N Secretary General Thant was anticipated to unveil a new peace proposal for Vietnam calling for a cease fire followed by direct talks between Washington and Hanoi. North Vietnam disputed Thant's views while fighting raged near the DMZ with Marines reporting heavy casualties and air combat ongoing around Haiphong and Hanoi.
Great tide reveals prehistoric ruins, Neolithic tombs, and D Day wrecks along the French coast near St Malo as two million tourists watch. Jewels and coins remained unseen while shrimp puddles and shell fragments draw visitors to the six mile receding shoreline.
UPI reports that Viet Cong and North Vietnamese messages to Hanoi exaggerate battlefield strength while actual U.S. assessments show South Vietnamese force levels stabilizing over six to nine months. Intercepted reports and casualty data suggest Hanoi may misjudge the war's momentum amid hopes of domestic pressure and the 1968 election.
The county Board of Election denied Fire Chief John L. Oberleitner’s request to withdraw his name from the May 16 Republican primary ballot. State law requires withdrawals by March 14 at 4 30 p.m. The denial followed a recommendation from County Solicitor Edward M. Rea.
Two Lawrence County women died in rubbish fires within hours of each other yesterday near their homes. Ella A. Wilson 69 of Ellwood City Route 1 died from smoke inhalation after attempting to beat out a trash fire with a coat. Pelagia Presnar 68 of Wampum Route 1 was found near the road. an autopsy was ordered. Firefighters and bystanders helped extinguish the blazes.
Light rain in the north and showers with thundershowers in the south today and tonight. Highs mainly in the 50s north to near 70 south, lows 40s north to near 60 south. Cloudy Wednesday with drizzle north and showers south. 24hour period ending 7 am data. Shenango River at 5.9 feet.
A burglar entered Westell's Gun Store at 344 E Washington Ave on Monday morning stealing ten used rifles and shotguns along with about 40 pistols. Owner Westell Eakin of 1618 Huron Ave reported the loss and the value is undetermined.
Pope Paul VI approves government campaigns to promote birth control information and measures aimed at poor nations, while reiterating no change to Catholic ban on artificial methods. The encyclical stresses parental responsibility and a world fund to combat hunger, with critique of colonialism and capitalism.
A brief item notes public sentiment about delay or absence of Disney themed developments for years, reflecting long term planning. Mentions Castro's Cuba at odds with Soviets as a separate brief item on page five.
Bolivian army commander Gen. Jorge Belmonte Ardiles says Ernesto Guevara organized a guerrilla force in the southeastern mountains with supposed participation by Chinese Cuban and European Communists. He reports an attack near Sucre with casualties and claims air strikes on suspected hideouts.
Death records list Ella Alice Wilson 69 of Ellwood City Edward M Red Mitchell 87 of Long Island NY Robert Mastranuone 73 of 218 Friendship St Grove City Frank L Adams 84 of Grove City Mrs Pelagia Presnar 68 of Wampum Rd Thomas H Britton 74 of Ellwood City.
RAF jets bombed the tanker Torrey Canyon turning 118000 tons of crude oil into a burning slick. Ships and civilians rallied to rescue seabirds seals and fish as officials warned of long term ecological and tourist losses. Insurance reports foresee a 16.6 million dollar claim while plans and odd schemes emerge to combat the spill.
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