Medal Withdrawn for Army Elite and NCO Club Probe
The Defense Department withdrew the Distinguished Service Medal from Maj. William O. Wooldridge, the Army’s former top enlisted man, amid a widening inquiry into noncommissioned officers clubs worldwide. Senator McClellan suggested Wooldridge could be a witness in probes into irregularities, while the Pentagon offered no comment on a direct link between the medal withdrawal and the investigations.
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Explosion at Atlantic Richfield refinery kills worker in Philadelphia
A phenol plant blast at the Atlantic Richfield refinery in Philadelphia kills 63 year old Stanton Pillinghast of Lansdowne. Firefighters battled flames for over two hours as fumes drifted across the Schuylkill River and residents were advised to stay indoors. Police suspect lightning may have triggered the blast.
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President ends vacation with dam visit and talks in Texas
President Nixon wraps up a month long walking vacation in California then tours Texas Mexico border dam Amistad with President Diaz Ordaz. A White House luncheon includes Rogers Mitchell Connally Smith. White House backs South Vietnam against a 72 hour Viet Cong truce in memory of Ho Chi Minh.
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New Castle Adult Education Registration Details
Registration stated New Castle Adult Education registration will be held Wednesday at the New Castle Senior High School auditorium from 9 to 9 p.m. Courses offered will be Typing I woodworking and Sewing I. A registration fee of 10 dollars must be paid at the time of registration. London 10Pl Susan Williams beat a team of nine soldiers Sunday in a marathon 16 mile walk. The 17 year old girl finished the race in three hours 27 minutes. Even though the race was for charity, an embarrassed company commander said, She's a plucky girl and put up a terrific show. Washington UPI Rep. Larry Winn R Kans today introduced 2 bill to provide activated National Guard members and reservists serving during the Vietnam War the same G I educational benefits provided regular members of the armed forces. At present regulars get credit for all duty time including basic training in qualifying for education benefits but the others the active duty training period does not count. Winn said This simply isn't fair for our guardsmen and reservists serving their country in Vietnam. he said.
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Nine Die In Pennsylvania Weekend Highway Accidents
Nine fatalities were reported from weekend crashes on Pennsylvania highways. Among the incidents, two 16 year old boys died Sunday when their car struck a tree and burned in New Kensington. Joseph P Kennedy celebrated his 81st birthday at Hyannis Port, Mass, as the former ambassador to Great Britain remains in poor health and spent the day quietly amid family concerns.
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Three men charged after 145 pounds marijuana found
Federal narcotics agents and Allegheny County detectives arrested James J. Crowley 22 James Elliott 21 and Pete Popwicz 20 after a tip led to seizure of five duffle bags containing 145 pounds of marijuana near the Pennsylvania Turnpike. They faced arraignment before Justice of the Peace Lberty Pantone of Sharpsburg.
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Hit and run damages Bowie driver on US 22
James Quarto of Bowie Maryland reported his car was struck on the left front fender while pulling onto US 22 from a parking lot about a mile west of the city. The incident occurred about 12:20 am yesterday and the driver fled the scene. Police valued damage at $130 and could not identify the other vehicle or license number due to darkness.
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Vandals Arrested Over Sand Theft at Treasure Island Store
Two 16 year old juveniles were arrested late yesterday and charged with vandalism after ripping open about 18 bags of sand at the Treasure Island Store in West Gate Plaza. Union Township police will decide today whether to require restitution and release them or turn them over to juvenile authorities.
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Robbery at Union Township service station nets about $1
Vandals robbed a soft drink machine at W. L. Snee Esso on U S 224 in Union Township Saturday night, taking about a dollar in change. They also tried to break into an adjacent DeMatteo Accident Service Station machine, but failed. Police say the vandalism occurred between midnight Saturday and 7 a m yesterday. no damage estimate given.
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Judge faces probe over gun law defiance in Pennsylvania
State Rep. Joseph V. Zoro said he will seek a Judicial Review Board investigation into judges deemed to ignore the 1968 gun law. He cited Allegheny County Judge Samuel Strauss who initially refused and later suspended or delayed adding the five year sentence enhancement for a felony with a gun.
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Pennsylvania faces 500 million unfunded budget gap
As the General Assembly reconvenes lawmakers face an unfunded estimate of 500 million dollars or more. Key areas at stake include aid to state colleges and universities, the state scholarship program, and the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority. Leaders met during recess to craft a plan to present to their caucuses.
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Iraq Executions Continue Amid Spying Allegations
United Press Interuations reports three Iraqi civilians and one private were executed for spying for ISM and the United States, none of the deceased named as Jewish. The year’s total executions rise to 14, including 11 Jews, with two civilians hanged and one soldier shot at dawn.
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Administration opposes big truck legislation in Pennsylvania
Gov. Shafer administration asks Pennsylvania delegation to oppose federal big truck rules possible 70 foot tractor trailer lengths wider widths and higher weights. State Highways Secretary Bartlett warns of safety risks toll on bridges pavements and highway life. Jewish War Veterans New Castle Post 136 dinner meeting set for Wednesday at New Penn Hotel.
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Ho Chi Minh funeral draws mourners from 12 nations
Mourners from 12 nations including the United States arrive in Hanoi for Ho Chi Minh's funeral. Kosygin and other Soviet bloc leaders renew pledges of full support for North Vietnam's war effort as Moscow-Hanoi ties deepen amid a Sino Soviet split. Delegations from Bulgaria Hungary East Germany Mongolia Poland Czechoslovakia France Britain Japan Italy India Sweden and Canada also attend. Ho's death strains flowers and portraits as Hanoi residents scramble for tributes.
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Violence erupts in Ireland in Belfast killings
Gunfire from a speeding car killed a man in a Protestant district of Belfast. Police and British army troops moved in as church attacks, arson, and looting spread. Protestants blamed Catholics, posters claimed a Catholic takeover plot, and riots flared along Shankill and Falls Roads. Nine deaths since last month’s sectarian violence were noted.
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Deadlock on Black Skilled Jobs in Pittsburgh Talks
Officials in Pittsburgh remain stalled over how many skilled construction jobs will go to black workers as negotiations enter a second week. The industry offered 80 to 100 positions, while the Black Construction Coalition seeks about 12 000 jobs or 40 percent of openings and disputes the training program length. Coalition members walked out after Friday’s session, Rev. James J. Robinson saying there had been no progress.
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