21 Sep 1967
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1967
Page
1
A dented utility pole near St Helens Oregon was struck three times in consecutive days. A Pacific Northwest Bell crew repaired damage after the first crash cutting power for about 120 customers. A second truck hit the pole the next day and a third collision occurred during repairs.
The Constitutional Convention rejected a proposal to sharply restrict pretrial publication in criminal cases. Manhattan surrogate S Samuel Di Falco argued such limits protect defendants, while opponents led by former Court of Appeals Judge Charles Desmond warned it would abridge press freedom.
About 600 women from diverse states marched from the Washington Monument to the White House in a protest against Vietnam. Police limited picketing to 100 on the sidewalk and dispersed others, resulting in a brief clash and several arrests. Demonstrators later regrouped across from the White House as officers prepared mass arrests but allowed continued demonstration with a 100-strong picket line.
A medical bulletin from Westminster Hospital said former British Prime Minister Earl Attlee, 84, worsened overnight and caused concern. A hospital spokesman reported no change in his condition during the day.
North America saw its first student exchange when Etienne Brule lived with Huron people in 1610. His commander, explorer Champlain, sent a young Huron to France in return.
Daniel A. Reineck reports from Israel on the Six Day War aftermath. The piece describes Israeli advances in the Golan Heights from the Sea of Galilee up to 3,000 feet, detailing the rapid dislodging of Syrian forces from fortified positions and the broader irrigation and settlement context surrounding the victory. The narrative reflects a field perspective amid intense fighting near the Sea of Galilee.
The Weather Bureau reported Beulah spawned a record 20 tornadoes with 74 percent home damage and thousands evacuated as she moved toward Corpus Christi. Separate dispatches detail the Six Day War aftermath, Israeli control of the Golan Heights, village ruin, Druse villages, and tourist activity amid ongoing regional tensions.
Washington AP reports that if the Ford Motors Co. strike continues through September it could trim the nation’s third quarter growth by about 2 billion dollars. Secretary of Commerce Alexander B. Trowbridge said the lag will be made up when production resumes and noted the economy should grow near 3 percent this year instead of 4 percent. He urged adoption of Johnson’s 10 percent income tax surcharge to curb inflationary pressure.
Motor vehicle commission warns the 1967 eye test law will cause delays renewing licenses next week. Commissioner Vincent L To f any notes that drivers must pass a vision exam each renewal. More than half of 650,000 expiring Sept 30 have not yet applied. Mail renewals require a doctor's certificate of vision standards.
In Chicago Governor George Romney was barred from entering the Casa Central Outpost by Luis Cuza and challenged over charges of addressing poverty with force. A sidewalk confrontation drew patrols as Romney met Cuza andJuan Diaz. Legislators blocked a $40 million rat extermination measure amid debates on new programs and Hill-Burton impacts.
The House voted 155 to 81 against an emergency 58 million hospital aid plan not requested by the administration, then approved the full bill with 932 million in new authorizations through 1971 by 395 to 7, sending it to the Senate. On July 20 leaders sought floor time for a 40 million two year rat control program for HUD.
Terrorist bombs and pro Communist rioting hit Hong Kong for a second night. More than 20 wounded in bomb blasts across Hong Kong Island Kowloon and Wan Chai as police use tear gas and pistols to disperse mobs. Victims include two policemen a child nine others all Chinese.
The Senate approved by voice vote a bill to create a presidential commission to study pornography and urged legislation to curb it. The measure returns to the House for minor changes with Sen Karl Mundt predicting rapid House approval to forward it to President Johnson.
Washington UPI reports a new one cent stamp honoring Thomas Jefferson will be issued January 12 at the Jeffersonville Indiana post office. Representative Lee Hamilton said Jeffersonville was named for Jefferson.
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