Navy pilots destroy vital bridge link
UPI reports Navy pilots destroyed Haiphong's only railroad bridge linking the port to the south as part of Operation Seal Off. The attack occurred amid heavy fire, while U S forces continued bombardment near the DMZ to counter an invasion threat and support Marine positions. President Johnson prepared to address Vietnam policy from San Antonio amid criticism of escalating air strikes and renewed push for peace talks.
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Eugene V. Risher
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
U.S. Air Force
B52
U.S
7Th Fleet
Leatherneck Con Thien
North Vietnam
Vietnam
Capitol Hill
Hanoi
Haiphong
Johnson
Coffee House value is told by minister
Rev. Richard R. Mowry of Loaves and Fishes Coffee House in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, told Westminster College students that coffee houses foster acceptance and open dialogue about love, peace, integrity, justice and honesty among youths. He noted the ministry’s role amid police raids and urged church leadership for renewal.
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New Wilmington
Richard R. Mowry
Loaves and Fishes
Shadyside
Pittsburgh
Mr. Mowry
Joseph Hopkins
Mowry
Multiple Global and U S Political Developments Reported
U S Rep Frank M Clark announces an extra 10000 federal funds for Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing under the Nursing Student Loan Program. Edith tropical storm with 55 mph winds edges toward Dominica and Antigua. Pennsylvania Supreme Court asked to strike down milk control law by two dairy chains. Kiesinger proposes direct East West talks to ease Cold War tensions. Braves fire manager Billy Hitchcock. replacement unnamed for weeks. Mahmoud Riad to present Arab stance at UN on Middle East crisis. Thieu election report dismissed by South Vietnam assembly. analysts expect ignore. Americans to smoke 551 billion cigarettes this year with exports rising to 24.5 billion. Robert E Foht elected president of Pennsylvania State Association of Elected County Controllers at Harrisburg convention.
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U.S
Frank M. Clark
D-Bessemer
Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Nursing
Plot to kill Johnson Hoover and bomb public buildings alleged
Philadelphia UPI report cites an informant from Holmesburg Prison claiming a RAM led plot to assassinate President Johnson and FBI Director Hoover. The informant named Specter Tate and Rizzo on the kill list and described plans to blow up the federal courthouse city hall and police administration building. Police arrested RAM members linked to a previous mass poisoning plan and arms training in Virginia.
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UPI
Johnson
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Revolutionary Action Movement
RAM
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Robert E. Bailey
Anniston
Ala
Holmesburg Prison
Specter
Bailey
Hilton L. Jones
Georgia
James H. J. Tate
Frank Rizzo
Virginia
Federal
Red China
New York
Pope Opens Synod to Advise on Church Reforms
Pope Paul VI opens the first Vatican synod of bishops a month long deliberation on issues inclduing priest celibacy mixed marriages canon law seminary education and liturgy The pope is expected to undergo prostate surgery after the synod ends and the gathering is described as advisory with potential decisions on some subjects to be delegated to it
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Paul Vitoda
Synod of Bishops
St. Peter’s Basilica
Europe
Synod
Shafer Aims to Establish 42 Pennsylvania Colleges
Governor Raymond P. Shafer outlined a plan to create at least 42 community colleges across Pennsylvania, aiming for access in every county with 50 000 plus residents and regional centers for smaller counties. He noted 12 colleges are operating with 9 more in planning, while criticizing funding delays on Capitol Hill.
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Harrisburg
UPI
Raymond P. Shafer
Commonwealth
Shafer
Harrisburg Area Community College
HACC
Dauphin County
William B. Lentz
George W. Gekas
Capitol Hill
Weather report for Western Pennsylvania area
Light rain or drizzle this day and night with cooler conditions in the east. Highs reach the 40s to 60s across the region. Tonight lows in the 40s. Saturday remains mostly cloudy and cooler with scattered showers. 24 hour period ends at 7 am with a max of 78, min 45, precip 0.061 inch. Shenango River stage 5.5 feet.
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Pennsylvania
Shenango River
Mrs. Michael Polenick Sr. Named in Local Notice
A local obituary notice lists Mrs. Michael Polenick Sr. of 1147 Roosevelt Street, aged 715, with the residence detail recorded as part of the official notice.
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Michael Polenick Sr
Roosevelt St
Canal project dies as Senate panel backs House stance
The Lake Erie Ohio River Canal plan is dead after the Senate Appropriations Committee joined the House in rejecting a 120 mile waterway with an estimated 1 billion cost. Pennsylvania opposition cited as key, claiming no local benefit and 20 000 jobs lost in rail coal and steel sectors. Kirwan touted nationwide gains but Pennsylvania governor refused local cooperation.
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Margaret A. Kilgore Washington
UPI
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
Pennsylvania
Youngstown
Ohio
Hugh Scott
Senate
Corps of Engineers
Grand River
Kirwan
House Public Works Appropriations
Congress
Gulf of Mexico
Two New Castle Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
Two New Castle High School seniors, Harvey J. Cohen and Kenneth A. Andrews, were named semifinals in the 1967-68 National Merit Scholarship program. They become eligible to take the exam to qualify for finalist standing and possible merit scholarships.
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New Castle
Harvey J. Cohen
Kenneth A. Andrews
Andrews
Arthur Andrews
Laurel Blvd
Pennsylvania State University
Allegheny College
Meadville
New York congressman pushes safety measures for air travel
Representative Richard L. Ottinger of New York introduces a bill to boost FAA authority to bar inexperienced pilots and inadequately equipped planes from congested airports. He cites up to 140 000 annual potential deaths and urges modern radar and control towers over SST funding.
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New York
National
Ottinger
FAA
Times
United States
Congress
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