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Newspaper
The Times Herald Record
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1967
Page
1
A blaze on the Norwegian freighter Thorstream on Lake Erie killed one Buffalo longshoreman and left three other workers dead with five injured. The fire started when 00-pound chlorine containers toppled into the hold, reacting with wood and metal, according to UPI Telephoto.
The Defense Department unveils a major reorganization of the National Guard and Army Reserve. Fifteen under-strength Guard divisions would be abolished and replaced by combat-ready brigades. The Guard would absorb Reserve units, creating a smaller but faster mobilizing reserve, with Congress needing to approve the plan.
The forecast shows showers and thundershowers from the Central Pacific Coast to Florida with fair weather elsewhere. Cooler Texas readings contrast warmer South Atlantic States and Central Plains. temperatures mostly steady elsewhere. A plan to cut National Guard and Reserve personnel by 38,500 prompts controversy as adjutants general met in Indianapolis and Sen. Stennis urges expanding reserves.
The snippet lists publication data for The Times Herald RECok with date June 2 1967 and pricing for single copies carrier and mail subscriptions in Orange and neighboring counties. It notes edition frequency and the publisher Ottaway Newspapers. The text ends mid sentence with postage note.
Washington reports indicate Deputy Defense Secretary Vance says no current plan to call up reserves or extend enlistments, though Westmoreland seeks more troops and McNamara may push for action within 30 days. Pelly cites two new Russian fishing incidents in U S waters and seeks patrol reports.
An 18 year old former Youth Corps worker, Thomas Ruppert, was found guilty of first degree murder and first degree arson in the December 1965 Yonkers Jewish Community Center fire that killed 12 people. A Westchester County Court jury set sentencing for next Friday.
Mrs Carol Quinn 35 was ruled not guilty by reason of insanity for killing her 7 year old Feb 15 and was committed to the State Mental Hygiene Department. Her other daughter Kathleen 12 testified that their mother did not want them to suffer and wished them a happy life in Heaven.
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