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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1970
Page
1
Corry wakes to winter again as wintry winds and a brawling snowstorm choke roads and strain hospitals. Absences rise in schools and industries while car crashes increase locally. Weather brought warmth and sun recently, then a sharp cold front.
U S Attorney General John N Mitchell says air freight at a major U S airport is trapped between racketeer unions and a racketeer trade association as thefts run into millions. He cites a $200000 jewelry theft and notes $45 million in securities lost in nine months of 1969.
Boston youths gathered amid reports they planned to travel to Cuba to harvest sugar cane for Fidel Castro. They claimed a ski holiday in Saint John New Brunswick but carried no skis and listed multiple U S cities for charter buses. The group aligned with the Venceremos Brigade and the American Friends Service Committee arranged housing while officials and shipping partners declined further comment.
President Nixon sent a 37 point environmental message to Congress proposing 23 new laws and outlining aggressive pollution controls. Democrats criticize, while supporters say the drive mobilizes public concern into action and funding. The push follows earlier acts and budget pledges, signaling a long term federal commitment.
Harrisburg AP report notes Pennsylvania lawmakers search for $200 million in new taxes while David O Maxwell budget secretary braces for a rapid six week stretch to craft 1970-71 plans. If adjourned late, current funds could repeat next year creating a rare double budget scenario.
The City Housing Authority submitted a 30 unit elderly housing turn key application to HUD in Philadelphia switching from direct federal funding. The turnkey plan has private developers propose and fund construction with later federal purchase, recertification needed during Fourth Ward urban renewal. Units would be built on a tract near First avenue West Pleasant street, south of a buffer zone separating renewal area from industry.
In Pittsburgh area Ronald Twigg Sr., 21, admitted writing two fake ransom notes to conceal the beating death of his 11 month old son. He was sentenced to two to five years in prison after being found guilty. Officials said the ransom notes found in Twigg's Wilkinsburg apartment led to questioning of him and his wife.
GAO report finds HUD leased housing program favors well off tenants with savings up to 33 000 and 24 000, while waiting lists for low income families remain. Eight of eleven authorities studied used the program for standard housing residents, not the intended needy. Asset limits urged to restore low income priority.
Harrisburg AP Senate unanimo usly approves a bill raising penalties for narcotics offenses. First offenders face up to 40 years for selling narcotics. marijuana pushers could receive up to 20 years. Senate sponsor Sen. Mahady argues harsher penalties curb cross state drug movement and protect children. The measure now goes to the House.
Dr. Harold Brown, head of Caltech, said at a Los Angeles event that eliminating antiballistic missiles would be easier if Red China did not exist. He noted China acts as an invisible third party hovering over the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks while acknowledging a possible specific agreement with the Soviet Union.
Washington AP. Robert Morgenthau, a veteran investigator, told the House Banking Committee that secret foreign bank accounts form the biggest loophole in tax evasion. He called Switzerland a tax haven and criticized the administration for opposing a regulatory bill to curb secret overseas accounts. The bill would require record keeping by those with foreign accounts and by couriers. Treasury doubts center on bank recordkeeping and microfilm. Morgenthau urged strong enforcement and noted large domestic banks undermine support for the measure.
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