Two Million Lose Food Stamps Under New Rules
Washington AP report says two million of 10.5 million food stamp recipients could lose part or all benefits under proposed federal rule changes tied to revised legislation. HEW memo cites 240,000 made ineligible and 1.7 million worse off, with some recipients possibly gaining benefits. hearings led by Sen. George McGovern to urge easing.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Congress
George S. McGovern
D-S.d
Senate Select Committee On Nutrition
James R. Storey
HEW
Robert Patricelli
Indictments Hit Area With Assault and Vehicle Charges
Erie County grand jury indicted Wilbur L. Carson of Union City for aggravated assault and battery on a police officer at the Arco Service Station during a car case probe. Paul R. Tinke of Maple Avenue faced failure to stop at an accident scene. Sam Martin pleaded guilty to larceny and receiving stolen goods for a $600 snowmobile theft, given four years probation and $100 fine plus restitution. James W. Brymer, of Marion Street, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and received a one year jail term, $100 costs, and immediate parole.
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Erie County Grand Jury
Union City
Corry
Wilbur L. Carson
Miles Street
Carson
James Hurlbut
Hurlbut
Arco
East Main Street
Kenneth Nichols
Paul R. Tinke
Maple Avenue
Sam Martin
R.D. 3
Utilities Told to Move for Route 277 Relocation
Two local utilities have been notified to begin relocation along the relocated Route 277 right of way as part of the Fourth Ward urban renewal project. PennDOT says a contract for the work will be let in August and the utilities should finish by then. The Corry Water Supply Co and the Pennsylvania Electric Company have received notices. Pennsylvania Gas Co has not yet confirmed receipt, though a spokesman said it may have reached Warren headquarters.
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Fourth Ward
Pennsylvania Department of ‘Transportation
Penndot
Corry Water Supply Co
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Pennsylvania Gas Co
Warren
Union Street Hill
West Main Street
Joseph Vigorito
Journal
Pittsburgh
Federal Department of Housing and Urban Renewal
HUD
Philadelphia
Vigorito
Shapp urges higher legislative expense allowances
Governor Shapp backed increasing the legislature's expense accounts to 4800 dollars annually and called for a broader review of state salaries. He noted this would fulfill a pledge tied to passage of his 1.5 billion tax bill and discussed a commission to study all official pay scales. The report also touches on Route 277 relocation plans tied to Phase II funding and HUD approvals, with potential delays hinging on renewal funds and scrutiny from Congressman Vigorito.
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Harrisburg
Shapp
Revolutionary Son Rennie Warned Davis Family By Doctor Ahead
Washington AP report recounts pediatrician cautioning the Davis family about Rennie Davis a bright but ideologically driven youth who would later advocate a plan named Mayday to raise the war's social cost by disrupting government operations. The piece notes his involvement with the 1968 protests and his controversial reputation influencing public perception of Mayday.
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Rennie
Washington
Truman Adfr
John C. Davis
Davis
Togs
U.S
Fernherems
Mayday
America
Peese Beach Davis
Salvation Army seeks to keep four AMF pinsetters
Salvation Army in Corry battles AMF over four bowling pinsetters bought with the former VFW Post. AMF had asked $10,800 for the pinsetters and later withdrew. Army aims to lease or donate them to support youth and senior programs while avoiding service charges, with local groups using alleys on Saturdays and Thursdays and a repairman ready to maintain the equipment.
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AMF
Salvation Army
VFW Post
VEW
Army
United Fund
Corry
Salvation Army Advisory Board
Cheer, Inc
Erie Salvation Army
Methodist Fellowship Group
Spring Creek Congregational Church
Salvation Regional Fellowship
Oil City
Capitol Bombing Witness Held in Seattle Probe
A 19 year old woman Leslie Bacon is arrested in connection with the March 1 Capitol bombing and held on 100000 bond as a material witness before a Seattle grand jury. FBI testimony says she has personal knowledge of the incident though she may be a potential defendant.
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Washington
U.S
FBI
Seattle
Wash
Leslie Bacon
Atherton
Calif
Miss Bacon
U.S. District Court
Daniel C. Mahan
Hirschkop
Mahan
Capitol
Sullivan
U.S. Capitol
Overdue Tax Holds Up Corry Area Township Projects
State fuel tax funds intended for Corry area townships are delayed until July, risking road work delays and possible borrowing. Columbus Township officials face about 15000 for summer road repairs and 2600 for Scotts Crossing signal light costs, with county support possible in November. Wayne Concord and other townships warn of postponed projects if funds remain unavailable. City of Corry may feel impact unless allocations resume.
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Corry
Jordan Christensen
Columbus
Christensen
Scotts Crossing
The
Journal
Warren County
David Rice
Public Utilities Commission
Wayne
Roger Follett
Journal Today
Wayne Township
Concord
Laurence Wade
David Johnson
Heavy Tax On Employers May Leave 2 700 Without Any Job
Beaver Pa AP about 2700 wage earners in Beaver County could lose jobs due to heavier employer taxes. A survey of 17 area firms employing 5420 workers found capital stock tax up 342 percent, corporate net income tax up 48 percent, and total state tax up 417 percent. Association president Eugene Jannuz warned tax hikes could drive firms to lower payrolls or relocate to states with better tax climates, reducing worker pay and purchasing power.
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Beaver, Pa
Beaver County
Manufacturers Association of
Pennsylvania
Eugene F. Jannuz
Manufacturers Association
Moltrup Steel Products Co
Beaver Falls
Change In Mass Care Exercise Plan At Corry
The Mass Care drill in Corry is revised. Mock casualties will not be taken to Corry Memorial Hospital after first aid. From 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow local residents will undergo glaucoma and diabetes testing, aligning with the exercise period. Civil Defense director Clifford Holcomb notes that victims will view treatment results instead.
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Corry
Corry Memorial Hospital
Clifford Holcomb
Civil Defense
Norman Tarbell
John Hornick
Ploombsald
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Selective Service
Washington, D.C
Curtiss Tarrright
Solons
Buck
Philip Hirschkop
Sirica
Justice Department
Pitkin
Alexamiria
Follett
Fourt
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