18 Feb 1971
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1971
Page
1
Fire Lieutenant John Martin carries 80 year old Marla Reeves and two others from a burning four story Brooklyn building yesterday. The residents were stranded on the top floor and rescued by firemen. Several occupants were treated for smoke inhalation.
In a groundbreaking case, prosecutors in Pittsburgh charge a suspected drug pusher with second degree murder for the overdoses that killed two 18 year old boys, Gary Reis and Joseph Vertullo, after buying Dilaudid at a bar and injecting it. The defense challenges the murder claim and other suspects linked to the drug sale are set to testify.
Gov. Shapp faces firm Senate opposition to a 5 percent income tax as four southwestern Pennsylvania Democrats unite against the levy aimed at a $1.5 billion package. Critics press for shorter duration and lower yield while Shapp defends the plan amid exhaustive closed-door lobbying and a real estate relief bill for seniors.
President Nixon told a Oval Office news conference he is prepared to use extensive air power in Indochina to defend American troops, ruling out nuclear weapons. He said the action could target North Vietnam if incursions continue, with U.S. approval of Laotian operations in South Vietnam and emphasis that key decisions will be made in Washington.
Petitions circulate for three Republican offices in Corry including city treasurer City Council and school board. GOP chair Raymond G Weber says candidates will pursue state party work while Democrats await a meeting next Wednesday night in the Municipal Building. County races show names for commissioner judge treasurer district attorney clerk and coroner with both parties fielding multiple names and incumbents seeking renomination.
Washington reports indicate the Nixon administration grapples with inflation as wholesale prices rose seven tenths in January, the sharpest monthly gain in a year, fueling calls for federal intervention beyond voluntary pledges. Presidents says action may follow if industry and labor do not curb prices and wages.
State Senator R Budd Dwyer of Meadville opposed Governor Shapp s tax program passed by the House. He said the bill would raise 1 576 billion with 60 million for undefined new programs and may force spending reform to be dropped. He criticized the local tax credit provision allowing Philadelphia and Pittsburgh wage tax residents to deduct more from their state income tax than others.
At Corry Memorial Hospital trustees meeting last night the board approved three contracts with cardiologists radiologists and anesthesiologists raising rates for two hospital services. Samuel Antrim the hospital administrator said these services are provided by experts.
Local man Charles Hiles sues Corry Memorial Hospital over 1963 events. Lawyers seek dropping two charges about anesthetic administration and nurse involvement as non unusual hospital practice. Third allegation about the operating doctor remains unresolved. hospital disputes details. Board notes rate changes for radiologists and anesthesia. anesthesia fees rise to 35 first hour and 6 every 15 minutes. hospital to receive 2.50 per patient. Antrim cites alignment with other hospitals and Blue Cross approval required.
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