Johnson halts bombing to push North Vietnam talks
President Johnson ordered the bombing end at 8 am EST and announced expanded peace talks with North Vietnam Viet Cong in Paris beginning next Wednesday. He warned of ongoing war and risk, saying the move tests Hanoi's good faith while Saigon criticizes the unilateral halt.
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Nixon aides downplay bombing halt impact on election
Nixon confidants say the Vietnam bombing pause will not alter the race, predicting a sweeping November victory. They note fighting continues and no talks breakthrough before election day, as Nixon campaigns through Texas and California.
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Humphrey Seeks Caution After Johnson Vietnam Break
Hubert Humphrey welcomed Johnson's Vietnam bombing halt as a peace shift in Southeast Asia and a potential political boon, while aides warned against predicting final effects on the campaign. He initially declined comment in Newark before conducting a late news conference on his campaign flight.
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City debt projection grows louder at council meeting
Council President Richard H. Biddle warned the city could end the year more than 200000 in the red. Business administrator Robert J. Albertson confirmed a roughly 200000 debt from early-year borrowing, noting insufficient statistics to predict Dec 31 finances.
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U.S. push for South Vietnam self rule in peace talks
U.S. Ambassador Harriman demands a political solution allowing South Vietnamese self determination in future peace talks. Senator Percy says bombing pause harms Democratic candidates. de-escalation plan praised by Schweiker. North Vietnam halt begins as South Vietnam fights. rockets hit Saigon and Hue on independence day as U.S. and allied forces pause raids.
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Mayor advances open housing plan for New Castle
Mayor Carl A. Cialella Jr. told city council he is drafting an open housing ordinance with the solicitor and will bring it to council for action soon. Councilman Thomas A. Shumaker questioned its scope, calling it vague. The issue stems from a Human Relations Workshop two weeks earlier where participants urged open housing as key to race relations.
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Carl A. Cialella Jr
New Castle
Council
Thomas A. Shumaker
Death notices for six residents on Friday November 1 1968
Obituaries list six local deaths including Mrs Milan Ferlan Sr 63 of Bessemer Mrs Sara D McConahy 77 of 1104 E Washington St Earl Edward Conway 60 of 923 Warren Ave Albert Prince Albert Joseph Sr 68 of 1306 Hamilton St Mrs Edvin A Lind 46 of Ellwood City and Mrs Anna Vera Cook 83 of New Galilee
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Milan Ferlan Sr
Bessemer
Sara D. McConahy
E. Washington St
Earl Edward Conway
Warren Ave. Albert
Prince Albert
United Fund drives short of goal by $10,580 in county drive
United Fund volunteers reported $357,600 toward a $368,180 goal at YM-YWCA, 97.1 percent raised. $10,580 remained to push the total over the top amid a two week drive. Factor delaying progress includes a strike at Mesta Machine Co affecting $5,000. 22 of 33 groups have met or exceeded goals.
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St. Francis Hospital
Charles Rhodes
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Irwin
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Scorpion wreckage found in Atlantic depths
The U S Navy reported the Mizar photographed parts of the nuclear submarine Scorpion and its 99 crew members in 10,000 feet of water about 400 miles south of the Azores. Further dives may search for more pieces and a Trieste recovery attempt could follow if authorized. A naval board will review the new findings.
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Mediterranean
Norfolk
Weather Outlook for Western Pennsylvania Warmer Weekend
Sunny and warmer today with highs in the 60s to near 70. Increasing cloudiness tonight with lows mid 40s to mid 50s. Saturday looks cloudy and warm with a chance of showers.
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