Officials Return Ransom From Algiers Hijack Case
Delta Air Lines officials say $1 million ransom recovered from five hijackers who claimed Black Panthers identity. They report Algeria may tighten stance on hijackers seeking sanctuary, noting prior hijack recoveries and limited assurances on extradition or policy change.
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Washington
Air One
Algiers
Black Panthers
Delta Air Lines
Delta
Dulles International
Dement
Algeria
United States
Local Chorus To Open Fair Erie County Wattsburg Fair
The unofficial opening features a cappella by the Brokenstraw Chorus of Columbus. Led by Max Bennink, the group draws members from several denominations. Interfaith services listed with pastors from Union City and Wattsburg churches. No admission, no collections. If rain, services move to Wattsburg High School. Fair runs Monday 10 a.m. through Saturday September 2.
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Erie County
Wattsburg
Wattsburg Fairgrounds
Brokenstraw Chorus of
Columbus
Max Bennink
Corry
Chas Skinner
St. Theresa's B.C. Church
Union City
Ronald Aman
Wattaburg High School
Penn Central Shareholders Vote 6 to 1 on Refinancing Plan
Penn Central Co shareholders approve a refinancing plan for 64.3 million Swiss notes by a 6 to 1 vote at their first annual meeting since May 1970. A federal court will decide Sept 8 if the plan can be implemented as dissident stockholders, led by Andrew Allen, oppose it amid fears of bankruptcy.
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Philadelphia
Penn Central Co
Andrew Allen
San Francisco
Allen
David Berger
America
Berger
New York City
Penn Central
Zoning Board Hearing on Route 277 Fill Appeal
The Corry Zoning Board of Adjustments will hear Dunn Construction’s appeal for permission to remove fill dirt from property at Route 377 intersection with Union and Church for a Route 277 relocation project. The site fronts on Route 377, zoned R-1, with potential home building after highway work.
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Corry
Dunn
Fourth Ward
A. Long
Zoning Pea Mttneron Erovels
Davis
West Wi Street
James St. George
Long
Hana Satin
Edward Ae
Park Pond Drained Then Refills After Rain Clean-Up
Park officials report Mead Park Pond filled today after last night's rain, following a prior partial drain caused by a dam leak during repairs. The dam was to be replaced, caulking broken, and a temporary opening left to relieve pressure. Silt buildup requires dredging, with repairs planned after the picnic season and long-term drainage unlikely.
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Mead Park Pond
Pennsylvania
Corry
Pennsylvania adjourns amid pay raise clash and partial flood relief
In Harrisburg the legislature adjourned after a 10 day session pledging pay raise adjournment plans and approving 60.4 million for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency to fund scholarships for the next school year. A 100 million flood relief bill was only partially acted upon with a proposed Luzerne County voter registration schedule and a 100 bond issue approved, all returning September 11.
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Harrisburg
Shapp
House
Senate
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
Luzerne County
Vigorito To Head Rally speakers on McGovern Day
Corry prepares for a McGovern Day rally in City Park with at least nine prominent Democrats confirmed. Congressman Joseph Vigorito leads a speakers list including James McHale Roger Fischer Kingsley Blasco Robert Lohse Anna Marie Silva Mayor George Scanlon and Erie County commissioners. The program begins at noon with talks, registration from 2 to 8 pm and three bands. Refreshments will be available.
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Corry
Judy Kasper
Corry Area
Anna Marie Silva
McGovern
George Scanlon
Oil City
Erie County
Kasper
Kaiser Aluminum to pursue Soviet aluminum casting license
Kaiser Aluminum confirmed a preliminary contract with the Soviet Union to buy rights to their process for casting aluminum in a magnetic field. Spokesman Bob Sandberg said the deal would lead to a licensing agreement, but is subject to various contingencies.
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Oakland
Calif
Kaiser Aluminum
Soviet Union
Kaiser
Bob Sandberg
Price Of Bread May Rise In Coming Months
Local merchants report no word of a price hike from Firch Baking Company of Erie and Jamestown as discussions at the Cost of Living Council proceed. The American Bakers Association has petitioned for higher bread prices to offset flour costs linked to the U.S. Russian wheat agreement, which has driven wheat prices up and raised loaf costs by about two thirds of a cent.
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Federal
Price of Living Board
Firch Baking Company
Erie
Jamestown
Firch
The
American Bakers Association
Cost of Living Council
U.S
Hospital Cooling Off Period Sparks Erie County Feud
Erie County commissioners declare a cooling off period over the county hospital dispute. Acting administrator Mrs. Shirley Colvin says she has not overheated and does not need a pause. Commissioner Hill notes a lack of clear duties for Colvin and Dr. Mannarelli, proposes a blue ribbon study panel including hospital administrators from Corry Memorial and Union City Memorial to resolve governance gaps.
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Erie County
Shirley Colvin
The
Journal
County Salary Board
William O. Hill Jr
Marathon Hospital
Hill
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Evelyn Davis
Penn Central Company
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Compensation Commission
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