Strike Continues SF Without Police
In San Francisco a pipe bomb exploded at Mayor Joseph Alioto’s home during pay dispute mediation as police go on strike. A sign bearing Dont Threaten Us and a swastika was found. no injuries were reported though windows and the front porch were damaged. Alioto dismissed links to the strike, vowing possible arrests of strike leaders if the stoppage persists. He met with labor leaders and supervisors to seek a response to an offer.
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San Francisco
Joseph L. Alioto
Alioto
Angelina
Bill Rolph
Presidio Terrace
Bill O'Brien
Tenderloin
Board of Supervisors
Dianne Feinstein
Few Junkers Found Here In Car Drive
County and local officials welcomed a spot survey showing 25 percent of abandoned cars in Washington Township towed since the county program began. The full county survey identified about 5,000 junkers, with Greenfield and Greene Township showing 14 and 16 percent removals respectively.
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Washington Township
Greenfield
Greene
Greene Township
William Higgins
Erie County Boroughs Association
Corry
Corry, Iron and Metal
Waterford
Higgins
Greenfield Township
Criticism of Home Rule At Erie County Meet
Nelson Pryor of the Center for Federal Policy Review told the Erie County Government Study Commission in Harborcreek that home-rule charters risked unchecked powers and private compacts. He attacked the inter-governmental relations clause and the general grant of power to the county executive council, arguing they allow actions beyond public ratification and oversight.
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Erie County Government Study Commission
Harborcreek
New Hampshire
Nelson Pryor
Center For Federal Policy Review
Washington, D.C
Pryor
County Executive Council
Commission
Irving Murphy
Murphy
Philadelphia
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Council
Appeal Filed For Corry Men In Pot Case
An appeal has been filed in New Orleans on behalf of six Corry area men convicted in Miami federal court of conspiracy to import $1.2 million in marijuana. Attorneys claim illegal search and insufficient evidence in the Coast Guard seizure of a yacht linked to Carl Hillstrom. If the appeal fails, each man faces up to five years in prison and a $15,000 fine. The defendants are Leonard Stockton, Henry Keppel, Richard Darrow, Robert Savko, and two others.
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Corry Area
United States
Fifth District
New Orleans
John Squitera
Squitera
Frederick Marks
Coast Guard
Carl Hillstrom
Miami
The
Journal Today
Corry
Leonard Stockton
Henry H. Keppel
Richard J. Darrow
Robert C. Savko
Merchants Back Meter at Maple and East Main
The City Council heard a petition from 10 merchants including Theodore Jed Swanson of Swanson's Sport Store opposing removal of a parking meter at the corner of Maple Avenue and East Main Street. Swanson argued more spaces are needed and reported no prior problems, while the council will consider the input before deciding.
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Maple Avenue
East Main Street
East Main
Theodore
Jed’ Swanson
Swanson
Council
Grain Loaded Under Court Order In Galveston
A federal court in Galveston ordered longshoremen to resume loading grain aboard the Yugoslav freighter Bosanka bound for the Soviet Union after a stoppage over concern grain exports would raise U.S. food prices. Judge James Noel granted a temporary restraining order to the West Gulf Maritime Shippers Association, with a hearing for a permanent injunction set.
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Galveston
Tex
Soviet Union
Houston
U.S
James Noel
West Gulf Maritime Shippers Association
International Longshoremen Association
Noel
ILA
Inspection Costs But Helps New Orleans Grain Trade
In New Orleans the grain export industry faces a fraud crackdown as 40 percent of shipped grain undergoes federal inspection after a series of indictments. Harlan Ryan of the USDA notes inspectors rarely check private agencies grading corn wheat and soybeans, while criminal profits from grain theft and fraud reach into millions. The federal inquiry has led to indictments against 48 individuals and four companies, with more expected.
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New Orleans
Harlan Ryan
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Ryan
USDA
City Pressing For Progress On Signals
City Councilman William Halfast, safety director, urged progress on the overhead signals project at all controlled intersections. He cited a late last week crash at the busy South Center and South streets intersection, noting the contractor has had over a year to finish and the signals remain unfinished.
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William Halfast
Halfast
South Center
South Streets
Corry Cars Smarten Up As Tickets Return
City workers resume ticketing after a holiday lull. City Administrator Robert Grice Police Lt Julius Wotus and the meter maid note tickets are back and drivers should heed the renewed enforcement.
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Robert Grice
Julius Wotus
Mideast Accord Reached Eyed by Egypt and Israel
The Associated Press reports Egypt and Israel agreed on a new Sinai disengagement plan. Kissinger prepared to depart Washington on another shuttle mission as Israel eyed roughly 2 billion dollars in aid and oil-field restitution. Clashes near Hanita left one Israeli wounded as a veteran patriot returned his Medal of Valor in protest. Rabin faced opposition but could secure Knesset support for a deal.
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Associated Press
Egypt
Israel
Sinai
Ford
Syria
Beirut
Henry A. Kissinger
Washington
Yitzhak Navon
United States
Abu Rudeis
Balain
Hanita
Kissinger
Angier
Assa Kadmouni
Yitzhak Rabin
Xadmouni
Rabin
Knesset
Bicentennial Forum Series Seeks Leaders for Community Sessions
Corry Public Library launches the American Issues Forum on August 31 as part of a 1975 76 series. Librarian Mrs James Knipp says forums must be hosted by local individuals or organizations due to space limits, inviting community groups to contact her to oversee sessions. The initial topic The Founding Peoples examines explorers colonizers adventurers criminals rebels runaways and slaves in the New World with broad community access.
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The
Corry
James Knipp
New World
City Offers Funds for Bicentennial Fireworks Display
City Council invites local clubs to manage a fireworks show for the nation's 200th birthday celebration. About $3,000 may be allocated to the project, with a decision at the next council meeting on September 2.
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Erie County Association of Townships
Erie
Herman
Pennsylvania’ Department ‘of Community Affairs
Board of
Erie County Commissioners
Erie Metropolitan Planning Department
Lake Charles
Brownsville
Bosanka
Cargill Tne
Minneapolis
Russia
Joseph Alloto
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Cargill
Houston Ship Channel
Mideast
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