21 May 1966
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1966
Page
1
Peggy Ann Brodnick, held captive for seven days in Shade Gap Pennsylvania, said the kidnapper treated her as well as he could and she hopes to return to school and normal life as a mountain girl.
President Johnson calls organized labor to address underemployment and to fully utilize the talents of workers and the elderly. He urges a shift from unemployment focus to maximizing human potential, framing full potential as vital as full employment.
Four death records listed for Harry H Huston 40 of Corpus Christi Texas Elizabeth Jackson 79 of 905 Franklin Ave Ralph L Rip Preston 54 of 132 E Winter Ave and Mrs Mary E Collins 70 of 951 State Rd referenced in the May 21 1966 column.
Ellwood City clinched its third consecutive Section 6 WPIAL baseball title, with details on the victory likely on page 12. Lawrence County track stars qualify for state meet and Cassius Clay heavyweight title bout coverage appear on pages 12 and 13. Safety ideas for power mower use featured on page 10. Rev Kenneth A. Stoyer religious message appears on page 6.
State police probe mysterious diggings under the home of William D. Hollenbaugh in Shade Gap as a possible link to the 1965 kidnapping of six year old Kathy Shea from Tyone. Huntingdon County district attorney Warren Yocum says no solid connection found. mother Mary Shea doubts Hollenbaugh abducted Kathy, citing her daughter's usual bicycle travel and belief it was a motorist.
In Saigon Premier Nguyen Cao Ky faces a dimming path to political survival as South Vietnam's crisis stretches. Proposals include a civilian directorate or a military council with elections planned for September to elect a constitutional assembly, with debates over its future role and timetable.
Dr. Robert E. Weimer superintendent of Dixmont State Hospital in Glenfield Pa urges timing for a county mental health center. He and staff meet county judges commissioners and health officials to discuss half way houses and volunteer support for recreation at the 869 patient facility.
Western Pennsylvania sees mostly cloudy cooler weather with scattered showers and a few thundershowers. Highs 65 to 75, lows 48 to 54, showers end Sunday morning then become sunny and warmer. In Saigon Premier Ky dispatches battalions to Da Nang as fighting intensifies with U S casualties and Buddhist demonstrations. Police deploy tear gas and clubs to quell protests. temples are attacked and monks killed. Ky vows to restore order as U S forces brace for possible deeper involvement amid Viet Cong activity. Continued coverage on weather and distant war developments.
The city sets June 15 as the due date for the $10 occupational privilege tax for employers and self employed persons with quarterly deadlines of June 15 September 15 and November 15. Revenue is expected around $160000. Employers should mail collections to city hall. self employed persons follow the same process. A $10 refund is available to those earning less than $1000 in the year with proof to the occupation tax office.
The cost of living rose four tenths of a percent in April, the worst January–April inflation since 1951. Officials weighed an anti inflation tax hike while awaiting employment data expected in 10 days. Consumer prices climbed for items including phone bills mortgages and used cars, though food costs cooled after months of gains.
Lawrence County eight districts propose a combined 14,526,032 for 1966 67, up 1,116,693 from the current year. Real estate and other taxes fund about half, with state and outside sources covering the rest. Largest district New Castle spends 4,810,516. millage ranges from 42 to 64.
A House Foreign Affairs subcommittee report urges greater harmony with Communist China and calls for closer cooperation with European allies to curb Beijing expansionist policies. It notes limited U S influence in Asia and the rising likelihood of China becoming a first-class power.
A Venango County hearing before the state Highway Commission will seek improvements on three major routes, three secondary roads, and eight legislative roads. Officials will present traffic, width, and safety data at 1:30 p.m. in Franklin courthouse to support widening routes including Pa. 108, U.S. 224, Pa. 18, and U.S. 422.
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