Prison Officials Urge Public Involvement in Rehabilitation
In Pittsburgh, Maurice H. Sigler, president of the American Correctional Association, urged prison officials to seek broad public involvement in rehabilitating convicts. He called for visitors, volunteers, and policy partners, saying crime stems from the community and reforms require citizen support. Joseph R. Brierley proposed diverting welfare funds to pay inmates wages, arguing it would foster self-sufficiency and accountability during imprisonment.
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Pittsburgh
American Corrections Association
Maurice H. Sigler
American Correctional Association
Sigler
Joseph R. Brierley
State Bureau of Correction
Brierley
Nixon Arrival Kept Big Secret
President Nixon planned a secret Florida arrival for the Republican convention with a possible late day landing at Miami International Airport. White House aides offered few details while noting he would fly to a Florida point during the day and may stay near Homestead Air Force Base if needed. Nixon expected to address the GOP nominations from Chicago and Utica before moving to San Diego then San Clemente after meetings with McGovern in the campaign schedule.
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Washington
Nixon
Florida
Miami
International
White House
Homestead Air Force Base
Key Biscayne
Homestead
Miami Beach
Spiro T. Agnew
George McGovern
South Dakota
Chicago
Utica
Mich
San Diego
Oceanside
San Clemente
Calif
Camp David
Maryland
Catoctin Mountains
Gettysburg
Mamie Eisenhower
Fischer Threatens Forfeit Over Audience Noise in World Chess Match
In Reykjavik, Bobby Fischer warned he may forfeit the 17th game of the world championship unless crowd noise is addressed. Referee Lothar Schmid received a protest letter from Fischer, and the match proceeded as planned with Fischer leading 9.5 to 6.5 after a drawn game.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Bobby Fischer
Lothar Schmid
Fischer
Icelandic Chess Federation
Spassky
Heavy steel plate demand wanes amid imports and tailspin
Iron Age reports rising orders for much of steel but heavy plate demand fell, especially in the Southwest, linked to slow heavy industrial construction and refinery site issues. Mexican plate imports rose 16 percent aided by subsidies claims, with countervailing duties suggested. Lukens Steel and Phoenix Steel leaders warn of continued weakness as the plate market struggles to align with a broader economy. A North Sea air collision leaves one dead. a second plane lands safely with both crew unhurt.
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Pittsburgh
Southwest
Iron Age Magazine
Iron Age
U.S
Steel Plate Company
Great Yarmouth
England
North Sea
W. E. Mullestein
Lukens Steel
Coatesville
John Hagan
Phoenix Steel
Claymont
Del
Far East Floods Kill and Displace Thousands in Asia
A sweeping flood and landslide disaster across the Far East leaves 1,384 dead and hundreds of millions in damages. Philippines reports 454 dead, South Korea 398 dead with 130 missing, Japan 370 dead with 67 missing, and Hong Kong 162 dead. US forces aid evacuations while rescuers pull a buoyant Kazumi Matsumoto from rubble after a canal overflow.
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Tokyo
Japan
Hong Kong
South Korea
Far East
Philippines
Victoria Peak
Henry Litton
Sant
Matsumoto
Kazumi
Woodchuck hunt accident leaves boy in serious condition
In Silver Creek a 12 year old boy, Timothy Johnson, is in serious condition after a hunter mistook his head for a woodchuck and fired. Ronald Metzger, 19, questioned by Hanover police, faced no charges as investigation continues. The boy, a Our Lady of Mount Carmel student, was moved from Lake Shore Hospital to Children’s Hospital.
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Silver Creek
Children's Hospital
Buffalo
Timothy Johnson
Hanover
Ronald Metzger
John A. Kohler
Metzger
Kohler
Johnson
Harold Johnson
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Lake Shore Hospital
Irving
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Carrig
North Center
Shop Your Carry Stores
Frank M. Sibley
Sibley
Alan Froelich
Seattle
United Airlines
East Asia
Western Pacific
Guam
United States
Kowloon
Corry Drive-In
Charlton Heston
Yvette Mimieux
Jerry Orback
Leigh Taylor-Young
Bob Garfield
North First Avenue
Larry Jewell
Mervin Newton
Goodyear Tractor Tires
Remington Malt Chain Saws
Johnson Bros
First Avenue
Robert Wilson
Charles Savko
John Rossbacher
Bob DeMauri
Pepe
Rossbacher Insurance Service
P.S
John R. Rossbacher
Robert L. DeMauri
W. South St
First Ave
David Stutzman
Lloyd W. Sherlock
Delta 178
Delta Line
Lehman’s Tire Service
1St Ave
Vernon Hatch
Fred Schwab
W.W. Beetle
Oren
Clorox
Dole
Carter
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