Amblyopia Clinic Is A Big Sucess
Somerset Jaycees described their amblyopia clinic held Sunday as a big success. Ninety five children were tested though tests could not be completed for 21. eight referrals for further medical study will follow. Project chairman Jack Mosholder Led Jaycees and Jayceettes with doctors Gambino Krause Dosch Mickey assisting.
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Somerset Jaycees
Jack Mosholder
Jaycees
Jayceettes
Richard F. Gambino
Burton Krause
William H. Dosch
Dean D. Mickey
Seven Local Girls Seek Maple Princess Honors
Seven girls compete for the Somerset Maple Princess title tonight at 8 p.m. in the Somerset Area Senior High School Auditorium after a dinner at Town and Country. Contestants include Nancy Miller Sally Ann Miller Elizabeth Morrocco Barbara Pile Sally Rankin Sharyn Walker and Donna Whipperman with judges evaluating poise beauty personality and appearance. Harold Showman of W.V.S.C. serves as master of ceremonies.
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Somerset
Somerset Area Senior High School
Nancy Miller
William M. Miller
Sally Ann Miller
Lester Miller
Friedens
Elizabeth Kay Morrocco
Charles F. Morrocco
South Franklin Ave
Lunet
Barbara Pile
Robert J. Pole
T“ Prove
The
Pink Panther
Harold Showman
W.V.S.C
U S Envoy Returns To Athens For More Talks
U S envoy Cyrus R Vance after tense talks with Cyprus President Makarios flew to Athens to report he will return to the United States Monday The U N secretary general U Thant appealed to all parties to avoid war and Cyprus officials said Makarios would respond positively U S diplomatic sources said Turkey gave a positive reply while Greece's reaction was unclear
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Gerald Miller
Associated Press
Ncosia
Cyprus
U.S
Cyrus R. Vance
Makarios
Athens
United
Nicosia
U.N
U Thant
Thant
United Nations
New York
Turkey
Greece
Mak
Tax Code Revision Delayed As 1968 Budget Hurdles Rise
Washington AP reports tax revision, aimed at closing loopholes, is postponed beyond 1968. The House Ways and Means Committee took no action on President Johnson's income tax surcharge this year. Secretary Fowler says recommendations will come next year, with major changes phased in and no abrupt shifts. The oil and gas depreciation provision remains under dispute.
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Washington
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Johnson
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry H. Fowler
The
Treasury
Senate
Fowler
Jaycees Install Nativity Scene at Alexis Park
Somerset Jaycees erected a life size Nativity display at Alexis Park home to Old Trinity Church. Chairman George Dively led 15 volunteers in the effort funded by churches organizations the Chamber of Commerce businesses and individuals and lights were to be added tonight.
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Somerset Jaycees
Alexis Park
Old Trinity Church
Jaycees
Chamber of Commerce
George Dively
Allied Forces Repel Heavy Mortar Attacks Near Cambodia Border
Allied forces fought off heavy Communist mortar barrages in the Bu Dop area near Cambodia and along central coast. U S B52 bombers pressed along the DMZ and central highlands while monsoons limited North Vietnam strikes. Ground fighting left 12 Americans and 68 wounded across four attacks. 77 Communists killed.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
Bu Dop
Cambodia
Demilitarized Zone
Central Highlands
North Vietnam
U.S
Green Beret
U.S. 1St Infantry Division
Bu Dap
U.S. Air Force
Laos
Dmz
Dak To
Highlands
Development Council Opens Membership Drive In Somerset County
The Somerset County Development Council launches its annual drive to recruit industrial, business and professional members. Announcement comes from executive vice president F. R. Brant with D. P. Clark as president of the industrial group. The council relies on dues and government aid from the County Commissioners and civil subdivisions, plus occasional state aid when eligible.
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Somerset County Development Council
F. R. Brant
D. P. Clark
Development Council
Africa Hospital Performs World First Heart Transplant
Cape Town South Africa AP doctors at Groote Schuur Hospital reported the world's first successful human heart transplant. Denise Darvall 24 died in a car crash and her heart was placed in Louis Washkansky 55. The operation started beating after an electric shock and Washkansky was listed in satisfactory condition.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Jan H. Louw
Groote Schuur Hospital
Denise Ann Darvall
Louis Wahkanky
Washkansky
Congressman Predicts Change In War Policy
Congressman Paul Findley forecast a shift in Vietnam policy with possible extension of ground action beyond South Vietnam. He warned that moving troops could lead to broader conflict including near China and cited McNamara's departure, airborne divisions, and B52 use as indicators of new, risky measures.
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Washington
U.S
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Paul Findley
N. Findley
Findley
North Vietnam
China
Defense
Robert S
McNamara
Nation Hails Cardinal Spellman Body Lying in State
In steady rain police set up wooden barriers outside St Patrick's Cathedral as thousands prepare to view the body of Francis Cardinal Spellman lying in state. Spellman died Saturday at 78 from a stroke, funeral Mass planned Thursday, burial in a crypt under the cathedral. Cardinal Spellman had led New York archdiocese since 1939 and was made cardinal in 1946.
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New York
St. Patrick’s
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Cardinal Spellman
United States
Fifth Avenue
Pope Paul VI
Martin Spellman
Boston
John J. Maguire
Spellman
Pius XII
Johnson
U.S
Korea
Vietnam
Greenland
South Pole
AFL CIO counters Reuther on union growth and membership
The AFL C IO argues union growth outpaces overall employment gains and claims membership exceed one third of eligible workers. It notes 14 3 million members across 129 unions, with the share of the labor force slipping from 19 3 to 18 6 percent over the last decade, while planning to address organizing more workers at its convention.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Afl-Cio
Auto Workers
Walter Reuther
Nathaniel Goldfinger
United States
Afl-Cfio
Reuther
Goldfinger
Israel War Mastermind Steps Down as Chief of Staff
Major General Itzhak Rabin, key planner of Israel’s June victory, resigns as military chief amid reports PM Levi Eshkol will appoint him ambassador to the United States. Brigadier General Haim Bar-Lev named to succeed him with Defense Minister Moshe Dayan backing Bar-Lev. Rabin, 44, led four years and was seen headed for Washington posting. Rabin’s career spans wartime service against British and Arab forces.
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Jerusalem
Itzhak Rabin
Israel
Levi Eshkol
United States
Haim Bar-Lev
Rabin
Moshe Dayan
Bar-Lev
Asume
Palamach
Washington
Settlement appeal amid UK rail dispute vows chaos
British Labor Minister Ray Gunter urged ASLEF locomotive drivers to stand down from a planned midnight protests that would disrupt rail service. He warned hundreds of thousands could suffer on cold platforms as emergency measures were prepared to keep food milk fuels and mail moving. The dispute pits ASLEF against rail policy changes cutting cabooses with brakemen fixtures in rear cabs. ASLEF and NUR clash over duties and work rules.
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London
Ray Gunter
Britain
Gunter
Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen
ASLEF
National Union of Railwaymen
NUR
Western Pennsylvania Weather Outlook Turns Warmer
Sunny and warmer in Western Pennsylvania for Monday and Tuesday. Highs reach the upper 30s to 40s on Monday, with fair skies and little temperature change Monday night. Tuesday brings continued fair conditions and higher temperatures.
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Pennsylvania
World War I Vets and Auxiliary Install New Officers in Somerset
In Somerset V F W Hall a large crowd saw Somerset Barracks No. 218 and the Ladies Auxiliary installed officers for 1968. William Mapes Sr. served as Santa at a gala party after ceremonies. Schaff led as Barracks Commander and Mrs Ruth Male became Auxiliary president. Other officers listed include Adjutant G E Friedline and Trustees John B Keel and William Mapes Sr.
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Somerset Barracks
Somerset Barracks No
Auxiliary
Somerset V. F. W. Hall
Somerset County
William Mapes Sr
Somerset
Ladies Auxiliary
G. E. Friedline
Jennerstown
Willard H. Male
Phillip M. Schaff
Gerald Gillette
Clifford W. Saylor
Ross Younkin
Charles I. Knepper
Ivan Lambert
Elmer Horner
John B. Keel
William Mapes, Sr
V.F.W
Emil Schoch
Tick”? Campbell
McKeesport
V.F.W. Hall
Jessie Spangler
Anna Layton
Ruth Male
Alda Collins
Gertrude Coffroth
Martha Ritenour
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Israel War
ED Blanche
By Louis Nevin
Claus
Liary
George R. “Tick’’ Campbell
Metropolitan
Connellsville
Monaca
Thelma Feed
Department of Pennsylvania
Mae Patterson
Department of Pa
Monaco
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