Campaign for revision by Shafer awaits constitutional answer
Gov. Raymond P. Shafer and reform allies push a nine-proposal package seeking voter approval on a limited constitutional convention. The campaign spans party lines with Scranton Leader and major groups backing it, while observers warn the long complex ballot may deter approval. If approved, the convention would open Dec. 1, 1967 and adjourn by Feb. 29, 1968.
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Robert Gatty
United Press International
Raymond P. Shafer
Shafer
Commonwealth
William W. Scranton
George M
House of Representatives
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Magistrates Association
Pennsylvania State Grange
New Constitutional Party
Delaware County Republican Organization
Pennsylvania Afl - Cio
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Pennsylvania Association of Township Supervisors
State Association of Township Commissioners
Modern Constitution
Pennsylvania, Inc
Fatal Fire Probed in Ruth Thompson's Death
State police will open an investigation into the fire that killed 71 year old Ruth D. Thompson of RD 4. Her body was found shortly after noon yesterday in the smoldering ruins of her first floor bedroom.
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Ruth D. Thompson
RD 4
Javits seeks GOP consensus on Vietnam policy
Senator Jacob Javits calls for a conference of GOP senators to build consensus on Vietnam policy. He notes most Republicans back Johnson commitment, oppose invasion of North Vietnam, and favor negotiations with the National Liberation Front while others warn soft stances hurt 1968 nominations.
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Washington
UPI
Jacob K. Javits
Vietnam
New York
Margaret Chase Smith
Rmaine
Johnson
Javits
GOP
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Thurmond
Meeting of the Minds
NBC
Vietnam cost factor in hike of debt limit
Treasury Secretary Fowler faced sharp questions from the House Ways and Means Committee on war costs and how to pay for them. A weekend report cited a $5 billion boost in Vietnam spending and a hold on the income tax surcharge. Republicans oppose the tax, arguing it would harm the economy.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
Congress
House
Ways & Means Committee
Treasury
Henry H. Fowler
Fowler
Business Council
Hot Springs
Vietnam
Gerald R. Ford
Death Notices in May 15 1967 Record
Obituaries list six residents including Ruth Thompson 71 of New Castle RD James Taylor 27 of 438 W Pittsburg Rd Nina Denny 89 of 2309 Highland Ave Michael Stevenson 76 of Ellwood City Rose Main 79 of Ellwood City Grace Farley 77 of Titusville Alice Francis 88 of North Sewickley Joseph Seres 81 of Ellwood City, all with ages and addresses.
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Ruth D. Thompson
New Castle RD
James D. Taylor
W. Pittsburg
Nina B. Denny
Highland Ave
Michael C. Stevenson
Ellwood City
Rose Main
Grace V. Farley
Titusville
Alice H. Francis
North Sewickley
Joseph Seres
Ellwood Ty
Five Motorcyclists Die in Pennsylvania Weekend Crashes
United Press International reports five motorcyclists among 14 people killed on state highways from Friday evening through Sunday night. Fatalities occurred in Clarion, New Kensington, Williamsport, Sewickley, Plymouth, Luzerne County, Hershey, Sayre, Bradford County, Chambersburg, Pittsburgh, Hopewell, and Hummelstown, with victims aged 10 to 46. Weather data adds Jacksonville reaching 99 and Flagstaff at 23.
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United Press International
Clarion
Jimmie L. Hindman
Titusville
New Kensington
Rita K. Merriwether
Lower Burrell
Williamsport
Thomas Kehoe Jr
Avis
Clinton County
Sewickley
Richard Hatton
Davis Hill
Plymouth
Charles Spencer
Luzerne County
Hershey
Larry B. Gibble
Penn Hills
Highland Park Bridge
Pittsburgh
Lloyd Knight
Joseph Townes
New York
UPI
U.S
Jets Down 3 More Communist Migs In Vietnam Front Fight
U S jets shot down three more Migs on the northern border of South Vietnam as Marines fought entrenched enemy assaults backed by tanks and artillery. In the theater near Saigon a U S F 100 was shot down. one pilot rescued. Severe weather and tornadoes disrupted parts of the U S Midwest and South as floods loom along the Ohio at Cairo Illinois.
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Saigon
UPS
South Vietnam
U.S
Xuan Loc
Con Thien
Leathernecks
United States
Memphis, Tenn
Texas
Texarkana
Tex
Columbus
Linton
Mississippi
Missouri
Arkansas
Illinois
Kentucky
Atlantic Ocean
Rockies
Lander
Wyo
Plains
Midwest
Ohio
U.S. Weather Bureau
Cairo
Ill
Weather Outlook for Western Pennsylvania
Rain ends by evening with highs from the lower 60s in the far south to the 50s elsewhere. Rain clears east and south tonight with partial clearing elsewhere. Cooler tonight with lows 35 to 44. Tuesday looks brighter with sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures.
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Pennsylvania
Wilmington Leads County Track at WPIAL Qualifier
Wilmington tops the county field at the WPIAL Qualifying Meet with standout performances noted on page 23. The event showcased key runners advancing to finals and earning top marks amid strong team effort.
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Wilmington
Study says crime rings depend on corrupt officials
The President's Crime Commission reports organized crime thrives when local officials are corrupted and points to police chiefs, supervisors, and political leaders as key targets. Consultant Donald R. Cressey describes syndicates growing professional with business skills and college-trained operators.
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Washington
UPI
President’s Crime Commission
Cosa Nostra
Donald R. Cressey
Cressey
Local New Castle Man Dies After Early Morning Crash
A New Castle man died on arrival at St Francis Hospital after a 4 am crash on Pa 168 four miles south of New Castle. Taylor, 22, was speeding north when he lost control, crashed through a guard fence, was ejected, and died of rib and internal injuries. He served in the Army and worked for Rockwell Axle division. Survived by wife Rita and son Thomas. Funeral services planned at Edward A DeCarbo Funeral Home with a Thursday service.
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William Ball
Lawrence County
Arthur E. Thompson
Verna
Scott Township
Thompson
Mrs. Thompson
Butler County
Henry
Amanda Gould Rinker
Samuel E. Thompson
Arthur Edward
New Castle
Kenneth Leroy
Pittsburgh
Frank Rinker
Harvey Rinker
Prospect
Paul Rinker
Monterey Park
California
Nobel
Anna) Bowser
West Sunbury
Paul Eugene
Cunningham
Chestnut St
Andrew Byers
Oak Park Cemetery
St. Francis Hospital
James D. Taylor
Pittsburgh Rd
John A. Meehan
Taylor
Forrest
Alberta Crothers Taylor
Rita Burkardt
Rockwell Standard Corp. Axle Division
U.S. Army
Thomas
Edward A. DeCarbo
S. Mill St
Grace Wolford
Wesleyan Tabernacle
Hopes fade for 3 boys missing near Hannibal cave trek
Three Mark Twain readers, Joseph Hoag age 13, William Hoag 11, and Edwin Dowell 14, vanished after cave exploration near their Mississippi River bluff home. Local and state authorities say most caves have been searched and hundreds of tips checked. Parents of two boys urged the youths to return home in a TV appeal.
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Hannibal, Mo
UPI
Mark Twain
Mississippi River Bluff
Joseph Hoag
William
Edwin Craig
Red China ready to send volunteers to aid North Vietnam
Premier Chou En-lai said Communist China is willing to send an avalanche of volunteers to North Vietnam if Hanoi asks. He stated Beijing could act "ready-tomorrow if need be" to help in the war effort.
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Chicago
UPI
Chou En-lai
China
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Chou
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