Publicizing Juvenile Arrests Sparks Policy Debate
The Homestead Daily Messenger argues naming under 18 arrestees deters crime and aids accountability, while the Journal withholds names except for traffic cases. The piece notes rising juvenile crime over a decade and reflects on police cooperation and public interest in transparency. It also recounts McCord’s grand jury testimony about the Watergate Memorial Day break‑in and the roles of eight intruders and associates.
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Homestead
Daily Messenger
Pennsylvania
the Messenger
Watergate details and McCord testimony emerge at trial
McCord testifies about the Watergate break in and entry methods with Hunt’s call guiding him inside the hotel basement back stairs. He recalls removing bugging devices, storing gear near a laundry area, and discarding some items along roads or in the Potomac while preserving expensive walkie talkies and receivers.
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McCord
Howard) Hunt
Watergate Hotel
Grand Jury
Media maturity and the road to a free press
A veteran observer traces the evolution of electronic news from its early radio era to the 1970s. He notes conflicts over rules, criticism from diverse camps, and the push toward balanced reporting while urging continued maturation of electronic media to match the printed press.
Insurance makers fear boom may boost claims and costs
New York reporters quote Zurich American president George McDonnell on how a robust economy strains insurers. He warns rising goods in transit, more car travel, and overtime boost accidents and claims while inflation erodes premium value. He foresees higher rates and possible coverage gaps for customers as the boom persists.
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New York
George McDonnell
Zurich American Insurance Companies
McDonnell
Door to door salesmen and emergency plumbing chat
A fragmentary dialogue shows a couple discussing a hard day and a prospective plumber arriving for an emergency house call. The exchange references a Martini remark and asks about door to door salesmen, then notes plumbers can often reach a home by tomorrow afternoon.
Corry elects A. Ewing YMCA chairman for next year
At the North West District YMCA annual meeting in Corry, Orlo A Ewing was elected chairman for the coming year, succeeding Willard C Cox of Titusville. The Municipal Authority of Corry was organized with five members named by the mayor and confirmed by City Council, with C H Holden as chairman. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Allison Brown of R D 1 Columbus at Corry Memorial Hospital. Weekly concerts in City Park by the Corry High School band were approved for funding by the Corry Credit Exchange, with concerts likely on Saturdays. Charles Craker was elected president of the Stanford Hose Company at a large firemen’s meeting.
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Orlo A. Ewing
North West District Ymca
Ewing
Willard C. Cox
Titusville
Corry
Municipal Authority
City of
Kinley
Roger Brown
C. H. Holden
Kew
Corry Mermorial Hospital
Allison Brown
R.D.1
Columbus
Corry High School
Corry Credit Exchange
Charles Craker
Stanford Hose Company
Firemen‘s
Craker
Richard Rossbacher
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Frank) Sturgis
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