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Pt. FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 13, 1969 1 VOLUME 125 No. 16 Tomorrow At 7:30 P.M. 52 S. Vietnamese Killed The Daily Republican Serving Monongahela For 123 Years-Largest Circulation In The Area tew Reds Continue Terror Attacks Park penning Program Set SAIGON (UPI) Communist mese gunners fared shells Into shellings and terror attacks overnight killed 52 South Vietnamese and wounded 74, Allied headquarters said today.

be camping at the park over the weekend. They will include an Indian Campfire lighting ceremony in their presentation. Other guests will be State 22 population centers or military camps, including Da Nang and Bien Hoa, two of the biggest Allied military bastions in the country. South Vietnamese headquarters said one of the 38 rounds The U.S. Command reported a new offensive under way to the Senator William J.

Lane; State north. that hit the Bien Hoa Air Base Viet Cong and North Vietna- just north of Saigon landed in a The program for the offical opening of Mingo Creek County Park has been announced by the Washington County Board of Commissioners and the Recreation Department. The program is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. on June 14 with the ribbon cutting by Morgan, who will also deliver the dedication address during the ceremonies which follow. The music will be provided by the Monongahela Community Band, and a program will be presented by Boy Scouts from throughout the area who will hospital, killing 15 government soldiers and wounding 11.

Representatives, A. J. Demedio, A. J. Murphy, Roger R.

Fischer, John L. Brunner, and Russell Headlee; Acting Secretary of Commerce Robert M. Mumma; Travel Bureau Editor Michael M. Basich and Pittsburgh Press Outdoor Editor Roger Latham. The public is invited to attend the ceremonies.

iive rocket rounds slammed into a U.S. Navy compound at Da Nang, doing no damage, but a sixth fell short and hit a' shantytown. Spokesmen reported eight civilians killed and 15 Flag Day Services In City Saturday THE MONONGAHELA AREA BICENTENNIAL Caravan will visit additional Monongahela Valley area communities on Saturday, June 14. The caravan will leave Monongahela at 12:30 p.m. and travel through North Charleroi, arriving in Charleroi at 1:30 p.m.

The caravan will then travel through Allenport, Dunlevy, and Roscoe, arriving at California at 3 p.m. The last stop is Brownsville. En route, the costumed participants will travel through Bealls-ville and Bentleyville. Three young Bicentennial Belles are shown above during last week's trip to Donora, Mones-sen and Belle Vernon. wounded.

With no major ground fighting reported, the U.S. Command announced the beginning of Operation Pipestone Canyon against North Vietnamese troops 15 miles southwest of Da Nang on the north coast. At least 2,000 U.S. and South Plaza in Monongahela. The ceremonies, sponsored by the Monongahela Elks Club, Ten flags associated with the history of the Nation will be used to commemorate Flag Day in services Saturday at 2 p.m.

in the Pittsburgh National Bank Summer Programs Reduced Korean troops began the Lodge No. 455, and under the direction of Exalted Ruler Joseph Pergola and the Elks officers, will mark the history Bicentennial Queen To Be Named July 15 The Queen of the Mononga Anibrogio Sgt. Allen R. of the United States under 10 flags, the St. George, the King's offensive May 26 and since then have killed 234 guerrillas.

American loses were put at 31 dead and 240 wounded. Simpson said Pipestone Can yon's mission is to bring under government control the "rice triangle" between Hoi An and An Hoa. The area is a Communist bivouc on an RSB 'Cutting Corners To Avoid Tax Increase 'Colors, the Cromwell Flag, the Two Injured On Interstate 70, $13,009 Damage Continental Flag, the Pinetree Flag, the Gadsen Flag, the Grand Union Flag, the Betsy hela Area 200th Anniversity will Finleyviile Sergeant Dies In Fighting be named at the opening per aproach route to Da Nang. The Ringgold School District made a point of the cut-backs adopt both the elementary and Among the major population Board of Education is "cutting formance of "The Hills of Home," at the new Monon JNoting mat tne summer corners" in its determination to centers and towns that came under Communist fire overnight were Hue and Due Pho. gahela Aquatorium July 15, at; hold the line on taxes in its Ross Flag, the Star Spangled Flag, and the Old Glory Flag.

During the Flag Day service, the Monongahela Valley Community Band, under the direction of Ira Day, will perform musical selections appropriate to the occasion. Also participating in the service will be Boy Scouts from secondary school phases of the programs which were approved by 7-2 votes. Voting for them were Dr. George P. Buell, president who Army Sergeant Allen Robert announced 1069-70 budget.

school program had been "cut to the bone except for Monongahela High School and an instrumental music program at Finley Junior High School," he 9:30 p.m., it was Ambrogio, 20, of 5011 Norman I This became evident at the today presided, and Directors William Finleyviile, was killed action in Vietnam on Saturday, Bicentennial officials said that menS lMr nifhf wnfn rnp nirAptnrs a total of 42 candidates will viejadopted thc summer recreation June 7, according to a report asserted that the board "is not fulfilling our mission to the children." R. Baumgardner, Matthew C. Burns, Floyd M. France, Percy E. Law, Louis F.

Revetta and for the honor of reigning over from the Pentagon yesterday. Eight MIDA Members Join JOB-PROS the Anniversary Celebration His sentiment was repeated Harry Sickels. and summer school programs, both curtailed from last year. Director Arnold W. Hirsch, whose duty it was as chairman following the coronation July 15.

Hirsch and Chromulak were by a fellow Donoran, Michael Chromulak who declared it is Additional candidates may be joined by Law in voting no on of the education committee to up to the school district to nominated by the public in the adoption of the recreation He was reportedly killed in fighting near Dak To, and had been serving in Vietnam for eight months. Sgt. Ambrogio was bom in Pittsburgh on January 23, 1949, a son of the late Alfio Ambrogi, and Delia E. Ambrogi. furnish courses for the Troop 446 of Monongahela.

Lt, Col. James Richardson, commander of Frank Downer Post No. 302, American Legion, will be the guest speaker for the Flag Day service. The invocation and benediction will be delivered by the Rev. Nicholas Fedorchak, pastor of St.

Mary Russian Orthodox Church of Monongahela. Mayor T. A. Wilson of Monon program which was approved, Eight representatives of thm Damage was estimated at $13,000 in two separate accidents on Interstate Route 70 near the Pricedale bridge early this morning, State Police from Belle Vernon Barracks said today. State Troopers said that two autos operated by Raymond B.

Johnson, 24, of Elco, and Thomas Mueller, 20, of Glen-dale, Missouri, were involved in an accident at 1:25 a.m. when the Johnson vehicle went out of control on the wet highway and was struck by Mueller who was unable to stop his auto. Damage to both vehicles was estimated at $309, police said. Less than an hour later, a large truck operated by Delbert Lee Johnson, 37, of 823 Avec, Parland, applied his brakes when he approached the scene of the accidnet but could not stop in time causing his truck' to hit the divider and ran over an embankment. next few days, the committee said.

children." 6-3. present to the board the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole a ing these programs, Middle Monongahela Industrial Development Association, Inc. Both Hirsch and Chromulak Two Ladies in Waiting and Assistant Superintendent voted against the motions to four Princesses will make up Michael Garry, in response to a tMiDA) nave become members the Queen's court. of the Industrial TVwimwe question by Hirsch, agreed that The Queen, attended by her He was a graduate of Monongahela High School in the class of 1967, and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Roman court, will rule over the week long 200th Birthday Party, and gahela, in a proclamation calling attention to the Catholic Church in Finleyviile.

her reign will continue until the the summer school schedule, with one exception, was geared to a remedial program, with enrichment classes, such as the biology program at Carroll Junior High, eliminated to conserve funds. Committee for Jobs and Prosperity (JOB-PROS), a statewide organization being formed to prevent changes in state tax law which business leaders contend would drive industry out of Pennsylvania. "If the legislature were ta He entered the U. S. Army Monongahela area celebrates its ceremonies, yesterday urged citizens and business establishments to display the flag as in March, 1968.

250th anniversary in 2019. In addition to his mother, She will attend all official World Today it it UPI News Briefs it ir it Allen is survived by two a gesture of faith in the freedoms and ideals of America. John A. Griffiths, superintendent, said it was a case of "cutting the suit out make Pennsylvania industrial taxes non-competitive with other states, we are deeply brothers, Rodney, 22, who recently returned from service in Vietnam, and Dennis 13, both at home. of the cloth available." State Police said that damage to the truck was estimated at 'Whatever we put in, we functions, review parades, lead the Grand Parade, and award competition prizes during the observance.

According to the rules of the Queen contest, the monarch to be named Miss Monongahela Area will be the candidate receiving the greatest number of votes at the conclusion of Proclamation concerned about the impact it would have on the industrial (Continued on page Two) (Column Three) development program of the (Continued on Page Two) (Column Four) WHEREAS, the Junior Leagion Baseball program, sponsored by the American Legion, has made outstanding mid-Monongahela Valley Region," said William 'A. Miller executive vice president of MIDA. "Years of hard work by the the contest. First Lady in BICENTENNIAL Ten Treated At Memorial Hospital contributions to the youth of Monongahela and New Eagle and the area in general; and WHEREAS, the program is (Continued on Page Two) (Column Eight) people of this community to attract new industry and to NOTES encourage existing industry to C. Of C.

Lauds Actions 01 City Police The Board of Directors of the Monongahela Area Chamber of Commerce has praised the Monongahela Police force for its actions in regard to abandoned automobiles on city streets and expand here could go down the sustained through the voluntary efforts of a great number of dedicated individuals; and The staff of Monongahela Tonight's Bicentennial (Continued on Page Two) Column Six) WHEREAS, Monongahela's Promenade through the City's Memorial Hospital's emergency room, yesterday, cared for ten minor accident victims. Frank Downer American Legion Monongahela Girl Missing Since June 7 Monongahela Valley and French Presidential Campaign in Final Day RARIS (UP) The final day of the French presidential runoff campaign saw underdog Alain Poher making a last ditch personal appeal to voters in the provinces today and favorite Georges Pompidou apparently, taking it easy in Paris. Both men scheduled final 15-minute appearances on the state-run radio and television networks. Soviets Recognize Cong's New Government MOSCOW (UP) The Soviet Union granted diplomatic recognition to the Viet Cong's new government in South Vietnam today and hailed it for opening new avenues toward a quick end to the war. "The formation of the provisional revolutionary government of the Republic of South Vietnam opens new prospects for the speediest settlement of the Vietnam problem," the Communist party newspaper Pravda said.

Fire Bombs Hit Six Businesses in Akron AKRON, Ohio (UPI) Firebombs were tossed into six businesses in predominantly black neighborhoods of the city late Thursday night. Firemen said none of the fires compared to a $150,000 blaze set the previous night in a rubber plant. business district will begin at 8:15 p.m. at the Pittsburgh National Bank at Third Street. Post is the sponsor of a local The following persons were team in the nationwide treated and released: program.

The route taken by the NOW, THEREFORE, WE, Michael Coulter, 18, 520 Chess parking violations. At. a meeting Tuesday at the Pennsylvania State police have costumed strollers will vary somewhat from last Friday's, it has been announced. Monongahela, for a punc Miners Idle In Mourning For Lewis PITTSBURGH (UPI)-Union- Thomas A. Wilson and George Bugaille, mayors of the City of Monongahela Valley County ture wound of the left hand sus Club, Dick Kopsak reported on Monongahela and the Borough tained while swiinimjing in the river.

of New Eagle, respectively, hereby proclaim Friday, June the abandoned car and parking situation, a subject which was discussed at length at the James Kevech, 4, 121 Monroe Cars, preferably convertibles, ized coal mines in the United Monongahela, for removal 13, from 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. board's last meeting. been alerted to be on the lookout for a Monongahela girl who has been missing since Saturday, June 7. Monongahela Police today identified the girl as Debbie Zuraw, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Steven F. Zuraw of 707 Maple Drive. Police said the girl's mother reported her missing last night of foriegn bodies (sand) from are needed lor tomorrow Bicentennial Caravan to North Charleroi, Charleroi, California to 9 p.m. as Junior Legion both eyes. Kopsak lauded the police highly for the "splendid performance in eliminating the unsightly presence of abandoned Anthony Butti, 15.

41 Black and Brownsville. Anyone who would like to spend an en Baseball Tag Days in Monongahela and New Eagle and urge the citzenry to support the local Monongahela, or lacera tions of the right knee sustained joyable afternoon publicizing automobiles." He said that after team by contributing generously the 200th Anniversary is asked when diving into the creek. a tour of the city on May 19, States and Canada were shut down today when 125,000 members of the United Mine Workers of America (UMW) began a period of mourning for their long-time leader, John L. Lewis. Lewis, who guided the union for 40 years before relinquishing the presidency in 1960, died Wednesday night in a hospital at Washington, D.C., at the age Five Children Die In Fire At Glassport at 10:50 p.m.

to report to the St. Anthony Lori Gibson, 6, Fourth Avenue, a single violation was promptly to the fund raising drive. signed: Thomas A. Wilson George Bugaille The missing girl is five feet, four inches tall, weighs 128 removed. Kopsak also commended the New Eagle, for scalp lacerations, sustained when she struck her head on a cabinet.

Parking lot before noon. Candidates for Bicentennial Queen are expected to participate, and additional cars will be needed. pounds, and has blond hair and brown eyes, police said. When GLASSPORT, Pa. (UPI) police for their enforcement of Paul Tarabrella, 46, 120 Five members of a family died parking violations, while at the last seen she was wearing a past week and was employed on the night shift at the Continental Can Co.

plant in West Mifflin. He worked at the plant Showers Fall Across State today in a fire which wrecked same time being considerate of Fourth Monongahela, for contusions of the upper Hp, sus gray skirt and a brown blouse, police said. the citizenry. of 89. An autopsy Thursday dis-closed death was due to an a two-story frame house in this Allegheny County community tained when he was hit by a Monongahela Area singing In other action at Tuesday's Thursday night, Klimek said baseball.

Showers and thundershowers Anyone having any information concerning the girl's groups and individuals have Klimek said Wayne was to acute pulmonary edema, or filling of the lungs with fluid. Lloyd McGee, 32, of RD 2, been invited to participate as along thc Monongahela River. The dead, all children of Mrs. Elsie Case, 41, were identified will prevail through most of have been graduated today whereabouts is asked to call the Belle Vernon, for injury to his members of a 200-voice choir from St. Cecilia's Parochial Monongahela Police Depart Pennsylvania tonight and into Saturday.

right ankle, sustained when School. that will perform at Vesper ment, 258-5511. DEATHS playing Softball. The police chief said Mrs. The Saturday weather picture Andrew Kopas, 50, of RD 3, meeting, committees were appointed to consider holding a valley-wide symposium on the Truth in Lending Bill to acquaint businessmen and consumers with the new legislation; to consider the purchase of new equipment for the Chamber's Christmas lighting; and to pursue the possibility of inviting the American Wind for western portions called for Case was separated from her Sea Obituaries end Death Services, Sunday, July 13, at the Monongahela Aquatorium.

William E. Robson, chairman of the Monongahela High School Uniontown. for a crushed husband. Notice as Edward 20, Rose, 16, Wayne, 13, Alice, 10, and Ama-rice, 9. Mrs.

Case leaped from a second-story window to escape the fire. She was admitted to Mc-Keesport Hospital for treatment partly sunny skies and not as Notices en Pag Two. middle finger, sustained in an warm with chance of showers. Fire Chief' John Smith, Jr. Eastern sections will have vari said the blaze, which also dam New Eagle Borough, 1989 acciden in Maple Creek mine.

John Chopyak, 18, 50 MeKean Instrumental Music Department, will direct the massed choir. Sgt. Allen Robert Ambrogi able cloudiness with showers Donora, for a smashed The Rev. Dr. Edward L.

R. and thundershowers. of shock and lacerations. Real Estate and Personal Taxes last day at face, June 16, 19G9, 5 percent added thereafter. aged two other houses and a garage, apparently was caused by a buildup of gas in a stove.

He estimated total damage at middle finger, sustained when Police Chief Walter Klimek The overnight lows will be in Hazel 6. Boland Frances Jane Finley Rose M. Mayernik i'rank J. Williams Elson, Chaplain of the United States Senate, will participate Symphony of Pittsburgh to perform at the Aquatroium site said Edward Jr. returned from the 80's in the west and fronv Oscar J.

Martello (Continued on Page Two), (Column Three i this summer, State College this ($45,000, Jin the Vesper Service 1 Tax Collector California i60 to 70 In the east..