State Auto Licenses Going Up
The House cleared the way for final action on a package to raise motor vehicle license fees and the state gas tax. Senate action would increase passenger car fees and truck fees, with various allocations to municipalities and the state highway fund, while not approving a gas tax rise. The Corry YMCA plans its annual meeting with a 6:15 dinner, 7:15 business session, and speakers Robert J. Delasin and David Cochran, plus board nominations.
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Hartuisking
House
Senate
State Highway Department
Democratic
Corry
James Hileman
William Mack
Clifford Crook
Richard Melzer
the Y
Welch
Delasin
Cochran
Allegheny District
Judge Defends Corry Annexation Ruling
Erie County judge Lindley R. McClelland issued an opinion defending his December 10 1969 order that approved Corry’s annexation of about 500 acres from Wayne Township. The opinion outlines factors influencing the court’s decision as Wayne Township prepared an appeal.
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Lindley R. McClelland
Erie County
Corry
Wayne Township
State Superior Court
Pittsburgh
McClelland
Nixon Seeks 18 Year Old Voting Age Change
The Nixon administration urged Congress to lower the federal voting age to 18, citing Britain’s move from 21. Deputy Attorney General Kleindienst argued the 18 age aligns with labor, taxes, and military service realities and could support a separate amendment for direct presidential election. He noted risks of states lowering ages to influence the presidential vote and urged a nationwide standard.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Great Britain
Richard G. Kleindienst
Britain
Kleindienst
Senate Judiciary
House
Lawyers Seek Freedom For Riot Defendants In Chicago
Federal jurors debate the guilt of seven men accused of riot conspiracy linked to the 1988 Democratic National Convention. Defense appeals seek bond while the judge delays sentences for two lawyers. Jury deliberations paused after a long trial with hundreds of witnesses. prosecutors say the case involves crossing state lines to incite riots and potential incinerary device charges.
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Chicago
Julius J. Hoffman
U.S. District Court
Thomas P. Sullivan
U.S. 7Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Sullivan
Cook County
William M. Kunstler
Leonard J. Weinglass
Hoffman
Kunstler
Weinglass
Fumes Force Homes To Be Vacated Again
Vernon Township area homes were evacuated again after fumes readings rose over the weekend. Health officials say temperatures cooling caused readings to spike. water tests from a trench await results to determine if gasoline is the cause.
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Meadville
Vernon Township
State Department of Health
John Campos
Environmental Safety
The
Health Department
Campos
Supreme Court to Probe Courtroom Interruptions
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on how judges may handle unruly defendants, including removal or gagging options, in a case linked to the Chicago 7 proceedings. The scene references Judge Julius Hoffman’s rulings and a Chicago armed holdup case involving William Allen, with Allen, the Chicago 7 defendants, and attorneys appealing.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Chicago
William Allen
Allen
Julius J. Hoffman
Black Panther
Bobby G. Seale
Hoffman
Seale
Cook County
Alarm System Private Firm May Provide Solution
City council discussed a private takeover of fire and burglary surveillance to provide 24 hour monitoring. Slocum Electronics offered ready equipment and trained staff, while a new rack would organize chaotic alarms at the fire station.
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Stanford Hose Company
David Johnson
Richard Williams
Fire Department
Council
Slocum Electronics
East Main Street
Slocum
Williams
Edward Zarger
Harry Coulter
Chamber of Commerce
General Telephone Co
Happiness Is A Student Delegation At City Council
Corry Area High School eighth graders visited the City Council under teacher John Wilson. Mayor Edward Zarger and officials answered questions on city status taxes sidewalk plows snow safety and potential snowmobile legislation, with plans to invite students back for more on‑the‑spot municipal education.
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Corry Area
John Wilson
Edward Zarger
Corry
Qanta
Zarger
Wilson
Thomas Lathrop
David Johnson
Johnson
Donald Cross
Douglas Rozelle
Rozelle
Epee Ae
Journal
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Delian Appolon
David ‘. Dellinger
Thomas E. Hayden
Bennard C
Rennie" Davis
Abbott “Abbie" Hoffman
John R. Fraines
Jerry C. Rubin
Lee Weiner
Weiner
Ruth Weiner
Herman
New York
San Francisco
Berkeley
Calif
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