Humphrey Wins Warm Reception At Pennsylvania Labor Meet
AP report from Pittsburgh notes Hubert Humphrey receives enthusiastic welcome at the Pennsylvania AFL CIO convention as Carter faces boos. The race tightens for the April 27 Pennsylvania primary with Udall and Jackson courting voters and funders. Humphrey denounces Republican policies, while Carter defends housing ethics and ethnic mix debates draw fire from rivals.
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Hijackers Free 67 Passengers After Takeoff From Manila
In Manila three armed hijackers claiming to be Moslem rebels freed 67 plane passengers, including one American, and flew to northern Borneo aboard an Airlines jet. Local officials hesitated to grant asylum as the plane landed safely after more than 24 hours aboard.
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Corry Kiwanis Plan Spring Trash and Litter Pickups
Corry Kiwanis Club and local youth groups sponsor a large cleanup along major entrances to Corry. Volunteers, led by Donald Mitchell, will start Saturday at 8 a.m. and continue near noon, targeting Routes 27 and the old sand strip, with assistance from Corry Area High Troop and Cub Scout Pack.
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PennDOT Seeks Funds to Repair Pennsylvania Roads
The Transportation Department proposes a nine cent fuel tax raise and other revenue ideas to fund $338 million for road maintenance. The plan targets backlog, bridges, guardrails, and widened roadways, with maintenance prioritized over new construction. Transit officials warn delays could hurt the economy if funds aren’t found.
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Harris Ends Presidential Bid After Campaign Withdrawal
Fred Harris quits active pursuit of the Democratic nomination after announcing he will stop campaigning in remaining states. He cites issues with federal matching funds and Supreme Court rulings, while his campaign notes support from LaDonna Harris and a focus on economic reforms.
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Calderone to push PennDOT plan over potholed city roads
Councilman Benjamin Calderone announced a proposal to crack down on potholes, aiming to involve PennDOT and state officials. The plan would mail copies of bills to PennDOT, the governor, and area General Assembly members, targeting the worst roads like East Columbus Avenue East Main Street and West Washington Street. The measure, to be debated at the April 19 meeting, seeks a statewide response while acknowledging limited patching on only the most deteriorated streets.
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Chief Uses Own Vehicle Corrals Speeding Suspect
Police Chief Kenneth Nichols chased a fleeing driver in his own car after a traffic stop at a signal on South Center Street. The driver, Terry Estes, 21, of 212 West Pleasant Street, was nabbed at a stop sign on West Pleasant Street and found to possess marijuana. Estes faces charges of reckless driving, running a stop sign, dis orderly conduct, and possession of marijuana.
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Revenue Boss Resigns After Indictment in Pa
Harrisburg Revenue Secretary George Mawod resigned the day after a federal grand jury indicted him on conspiracy and income tax evasion charges. Mawod, 85, said he believes he will be exonerated but steps down to protect state operations. He led the revenue department since 1958 and faced potential penalties up to 11 years in prison and $20,000 in fines.
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