Letter Forgery Trick Forces Press Gag Claim
A forged letter supposedly signed by Prime Minister Harold Wilson, used to promote a land deal, is now alleged by The Guardian to be a publicity gag. Ronald Milhench says he produced the fake letter after a Daily Mail reporter discussed land speculation. Milhench denies details. the other party would not confirm signature forgery. Israeli planes strike Syrian positions on Mt Hermon. Two Israeli soldiers killed, two wounded, after a week of attacks.
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London
Harold Wilson
The
Guardian
Ronald Milhench
Daily Mail
Wilson
Milhench
Rane
Tel Aviv
Israel
Mt. Hermon
United Nations race to fund aid for poorest nations stalls
At a special UN General Assembly session a working party prioritizes immediate aid measures for poorer countries but fails to agree on funding sources. In other items, San Francisco mayor urges calm amid Zebra killings and Melina Mercouri denounces American apathy while touring the United States.
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United Nations, N.Y
Special
United Nations General Assembly
Assembly
San Francisco
Joseph L. Alioto
Alioto
New York
Melina Mercouri
Greece
Junta
State Briefs Oppose Liquor Tax Cut and Property Tax Reform
Harrisburg reports the Shapp administration opposes an 18 percent liquor tax repeal, citing about 80 million in annual revenue. The Pennsylvania Farmers Association rejects a strict land tax cut bill, saying most farmers will not participate. Johnstown miners strike hits coal firms as UMW cites infighting. A dozen House members back free newspaper space for officials. Gubernatorial hopeful Strunk pledges to abolish property taxes funded by cuts to payroll and state spending, shifting income tax to education.
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Harrisburg
Shapp
Pennsylvania
Ronald Leach
Pennsylvania Farmers Association
PFA
John R. Pitzer
Johnstown, Pa
United Mine Workers
Coatsville, Pa
Leonard Strunk
Strunk
Lottery numbers from Pa Baker and Lucky 7 drawings
The Philadelphia AP bulletin lists the Baker's Dozen three digit 9-5-4 five digit 7-2-6-6-6 and six digit 9-3-4-4-1-0 with vacation bonus 8-8-1-4-2-9. The Pennsylvania Lucky 7 prize numbers include a $75,000 bonus number 8-0-2-1-3-5 and three digit draws 8-7-1 0-8-0 0-8-6 with vacation bonus 3-1-0-4-3-6.
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Baker's Dozen Lottery
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pittsfield considers cost efficient wooden bridge over Hare Creek
City Council will inspect a new wooden bridge on Sciota street near the Warren County Fair Grounds at the request of City Engineer Administrator David Johnson. He cites a $50,000 to $60,000 cost versus $80,000 to $100,000 for concrete or steel, noting the 52 foot span, 28 foot roadway, sidewalk, and bolted pressure creosoted poles. County liquid fuels tax funds of $50,000 have been allocated.
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Ity
Pittsfield
Warren County Fair Grounds
David Johnson
Sciota Street
Hare Creek
Johnson
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