USIA chief cites TV as boost to US image abroad
Frank J. Shakespeare head of the United States Information Agency says television is widening the reach of American storytelling overseas. He notes improved foreign reception after live telecasts and Nixon era policy efforts, including Latin America outreach and Moon landings, as factors enhancing the US image worldwide.
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Jamestown names head of development
Jamestown selects James A. Perry of Utica as director of development with a $19 500 annual salary to start February 1. The new department will oversee urban renewal planning housing and central business district improvements funded mainly by state and federal grants. Perry is former Utica Urban Renewal Agency chief with prior Elmira Urban Renewal ties.
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Miss Corry to Lead City Winter Carnival Sledge Show
The city's eight day Winter Carnival opens with Miss Corry and Millie Roberts as central figures. The sled is officially handed to Miss Corry by the owner for the event. Journal Photo by McEldowney.
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New Pittsburgh Budget Faces Serious Trouble
PITTSBURGH AP City officials face a December 31 budget deadline and will ask the state legislature to aid balance of a $100 million city spending plan for 1970. Mayor Barr travels to Harrisburg to win support, especially from rural lawmakers, over a bill allowing the occupational privilege tax to rise from $10 to $20 a year, which could bring in about $3.3 million, plus a proposed doubling of auto fees.
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NYC Snow Fighter Marty O Connell Retires From Service
New York City sanitation veteran Marty O Connell retires after four decades battling snow storms. He returned from retirement in 1967 to serve as operations adviser at $24 000 a year, leveraging his renowned snowfighting experience.
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Apollo 11 Autograph Book Raises Funds in Houston Auction
In Houston, Neil Armstrong Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins signed a copy of Footprints on the Moon. The autographed book sold for 957.97 dollars to aid the Houston Chronicle Christmas toy and candy fund for children.
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Fatal collision ruled homicide near Diamond on Route 27
Meadville area man Thomas J Holcomb 22 of Pittsfield faces charges after a two car crash on Route 27 left Robert M Anderson 41 of Clarendon dead. Holcomb died later? No, he survived in fair condition at Titusville Hospital while authorities review the homicide ruling by Deputy Coroner Dr C M Sonne and Crawford County DA Paul Shafer. both drivers cited as speeding and the cars demolished.
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Landslide near Tjilitjap Buries Five Alive in East Java
Five people were buried alive and six injured when a hillside collapse damaged an irrigation project near Tjilitjap in East Java. About 130 workers escaped. It was the second major landslide reported this week after days of monsoon rains.
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Extend Search For Suspected Wife Slayer
Erie police escalated the hunt for Jack C. Peters 29 believed linked to the stabbing death of Patricia Peters 33. Peters reportedly called his Los Angeles first wife, claimed to seek his children, and may head toward California. A warrant for murder is in effect and a possible FBI fugitive warrant looms if not caught by Monday.
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