Pleads Guilty to Blackmail of Car Dealer
A disgruntled used car buyer pleaded guilty in Erie County court to blackmailing Walter R. Catess of Jatess Ford. He threatened a “war” unless paid 1400 dollars, waived grand jury appearance, and faces up to 15 years and fines. Sentencing set for May 5 after a pre sentence investigation. Earning report cites Latrobe Steel Co first quarter 1972 earnings of 63,000 dollars, 5 cents a share, vs a prior loss.
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Erie
James T. Carpenter
Walter R
Pete’’ Catess
Pet. Jatess Ford
Carpenter
George Levin
Catess
Fairview Township
Foud Carperiter
Erie County Hospital
Latrobe
Latrobe Steel Co
Brandywine Teacher Praises Corry Study Trip
A Brandywine High School instructor recounts taking sociology and anthropology classes to Corry for a weekend study trip, calling it the year’s most valuable learning experience. He notes Wilmington’s congestion and pollution as contrast and that students learned from Corry’s people, with many wishing the visit had lasted longer.
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Corry
Brandywine High School
Wilmington
Del
Eileen Simmons
Ralph Kester
Northrops
Leslie Dodd
Steve Grice
William Flick
William Kafferlin
Downey
Corry-Jamestown
Bertrand Hover
Cliff Buesink
Cindy Anchor
Corry High School
Frank G. Wyrick
Delaware
Salk Institute Wins $400000 Cancer Protection Study
The Salk Institute received a $400000, one year contract from the National Cancer Institute to study cancer protection. Four projects are planned including a chemical vaccine against tumors and methods to modify tumor cells to boost natural defenses.
Pittsburgh trip marks farewell and birthday surprises
Mrs. Marlin Klingensmith, Mrs. Ann Betag, and Mrs. Viola Stewart Journeyed to Pittsburgh from April 2 through 15. Stewart bids farewell before moving to Mississippi. Betag celebrated a belated birthday with local friends striking gifts and cake. Barbara Ott greeted them at the bus depot and hosts hosted meals, with driving help from Walter Stewart’s relatives. Mrs. Betag received a family birthstone ring, while multiple birthday cakes completed the visit.
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Marlin Klingensmith
Ann Betag
Viola Stewart
Pittsburgh
Betty
Raymond
Erie
Mrs. Fralick
Excelsior Wmpf
Rose Huffman
Pauline Ongley
Cobbs Corner
WMPF
Hazel Young
Mary Lay
Ramabai Muckti
Titusville
Titusville High School
Corry
Youngsville
Cranberry
Pittsburgh Stadium may enclose exits after two fatal falls
Pittsburgh Stadium Authority reviews safety after two deaths at Three Rivers Stadium. Farrell 17 of McKeesport fell 82 feet at the Pirates home opener. Gary Pettitt, 84, of Pennsylvania, died last year jumping ramp to ramp. Authority director Portman says fencing the entire stadium may be required. New meeting planned to decide actions.
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Donald Strand
Falls Creek
American Sunday School Union
Strand
Ronald Keener
Kimberly
Denise
Brooke
Monaca
Joseph Bodie
Mabel _Kafferlin
Corry Memorial Hospital
Arnold Lingenfelder
Youngsville
Ronald Messenger
PTA
Spring Creek
Betty Robbins
Joyce McChesney
Jan Drayer
Emma Kafferlin
Donna Pondel
Drayer
Silvia Leiber
Corry
Switzerland
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Stadium Authority
Three Rivers Stadium
Farrell
McKeesport
Pittsburgh Pirates
Gary Pettitt
Charles E. Portman
Authority
Portman
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Michael Kaump
Longmont County Line Grange
Longmont
Colo
Mike
Desmond’s Electrical Contractors
Ifalcone’s Barber Shop
Clinton ST
National Bank of Corry
Wed
Thurs
Corry Foodliner
North Center St
Dog Food
East Branch News
New York
Rip Torn
Hoffe
Tor
Mexico City
Jim Brown
Green Beret
Buster Brown
Carrigs Footwear
Main Street
North Hills
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