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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1972
Page
3
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Assemblyman Franz Leichter of Manhattan reintroduces a bill to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana like alcohol. He cites medical evidence and compares current use to Prohibition era sales, while commission chair Chester Hardt voices skepticism.
McKeesport Pennsylvania police ended a half day walkout as 12 evening patrolmen called in sick in protest of a force cut. A return-to-work agreement followed after Mayor Popovich warned against striking and pledged to re-evaluate the nine dismissed positions. Police Chief Reddington said day shift stayed until midnight while the walkout unfolded. Coal for Canada Pittsburgh Eastern Associated Coal Corp announced a 20 year contract to mine in West Virginia.
State Police at the Corry substation reported a crash involving William L. Nicklas of Warren driving a truck and Mark C. Dracup of Union City. Faulty signals led Nicklas to pass on the left as Dracup turned left. damages were $200 to the car and $10 to the truck.
Pennsylvania election officials report a record surge in primary filings with about 3000 nominating petitions. Delegates to presidential conventions attract many candidates, while lawmakers seek new offices. Longtime Rep Robert Hamilton announces retirement after 30 years in the House. Several incumbents choose not to run for re election or switch seats. A New York executive joins the Downstate Medical Center council in Albany.
Washington (AP) Census Bureau survey finds American wives ages 18 to 39 expect 2.8 children on average, down from 3.1 in 1967, with 18 to 24 year olds at 2.4 children. Demographers cite lower birth rates despite more prime-age women, noting 2.11 to maintain stable population. Also notes prior note on world population and ecology.
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