Laos Move Tests Nixon Withdrawal
Washington dispatch reports violent North Vietnamese counterattacks in southern Laos turning the Laos operation into a crucial test of Nixon’s Vietnam withdrawal strategy. Officials say gains could accelerate troop removals, while a major setback against the Ho Chi Minh Trail would complicate plans.
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Fire Ravages Alcohol Plant and Closes Bridge
A four alarm fire at Publicker Industries in southeast Philadelphia forced temporary closure of the Walt Whitman Bridge across the Delaware River. One man injured. workers evacuated as fire, sparked by two explosions, burned through a vast network of pipes and tanks. Plant declared under control at 6 a.m. with the bridge reopening before rush hour.
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One Thing Wrong In Heist The Loot Was In The Bank
Burglars entered Corry Area High School Saturday night aiming for a big fund. The loot, about $6 000, was not there and the breakage included jimmied filing cabinets and a broken plywood entry. The money had been moved to the bank Friday afternoon.
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Scheoy
Junior Dies
Breil
William Miller
Leacher
LeRoy Stiles
Ohe
Ale Havas Whotans Fund Tanks
State Budget Deadlock Sparks Delay in Subsidies
In Harrisburg the legislature stalls over taxes with Senate Republicans pushing a delay in subsidies and a plan to preserve essential services. Gov. Shapp considers downsizing state offices if the tax package fails by Monday as a $1.7 billion stopgap nears expiration. Democratic leaders demand 26 votes, while two defections keep the tax bill in committee.
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Fayette
Thomas M. Nolan
Allegheny
Frederick Hobbs
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Storms Bring Snow and Death. Nation Sees Heavy Losses
A spring storm spared Corry but slammed other regions with 15-foot snowdrifts and tornadoes. Seventeen deaths across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, with thousands snowbound in Oklahoma. Tornadoes hit Indiana, Ohio, Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas. two deaths in Fayetteville area, Ohio twisters injuring seven elsewhere. Mississippi Delta disaster declared by President Nixon after 82 dead and 2,300 homeless. Northern New York awaits heavy snow. icing disrupts Ohio Valley travel. western Pennsylvania and New York see flood warnings. Fair West skies with mountain snow.
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Court To Test Welfare Laws
New York City plans to challenge welfare funding rules in court aiming to curb rising costs. Corporation Counsel J Lee Hankin says the city is charged with discrimination by mandates to provide 29 percent of local welfare funds, while federal and state actions limit city options. The move seeks a constitutional ruling on federal and state welfare funding authority.
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J Lee Hankin
Peither
Ajet
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Woman Pleads Innocent In Baby Kidnapping Case
Wanda Shelbourne, 21, pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to kidnapping an infant she took from San Francisco General Hospital on Jan 10. She claimed she acted to give the baby love, saying the infant was abandoned and that she walked out with the child after caring for it. The baby, Kimberly Dawn, had been placed with juvenile authorities after neighbors reported the family, including siblings, as abandoned.
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Wanda Shelbourne
Norfolk
Kema Norris
Rosie Norris
Charge Trip In Philly Slayings Of Policemen
Philadelphia police charged three men in the gunshot killings of two patrolmen, slain within five hours in different city areas. The latest arrest was 15 year old Joseph Bowen, charged with murder in the death of 45 year old Patrolman Joseph.
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Bowen
Joseph F. O'Neill
John McEntee
McEntee
Roxborough
Kelly
O'Neill
Norristown
PUC Approves 30% Hike In Water Rates For Corry Co
The Public Utility Commission in Harrisburg approved a 30 percent water rate increase for Corry Water Supply Co customers, exempting city firefighters. About 2,800 customers will pay more for general use while fire protection water remains unchanged. The company cited higher labor and operating costs and aims to fund facilities and provide a fair return. The action follows prior rate requests and objections, including a 1966 increase.
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Selates
Alert Stall In Force On Bank Robbers
A six-man armed gang supposedly headed for a local bank triggered an alert across Sharon’s three financial institutions and police agencies. The stolen car was abandoned en route, and investigators have no solid trace on the suspects. The alert remains active as authorities keep a watchful standby in the mutual aid network.
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Corry
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Sharan City
Erie
James Howard
Marine Bank
Marine
Two More In Contest For Council School
Two more candidates joined the Republican primary for City Council and school board. Harry Coulter said petitions are circulating for City Council, possibly for two or four seats. Republican names include Mrs. Louis Morrow, Dale Webster, May, Louis Hanna, Jack Downey, Robert Grice and William Halfast. Downey, a former councilman and safety director, is the only announced candidate for the two year seat.
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Louis Morrow
Dale Webster
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Coulter
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Jack Downey
Robert Grice
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Downey
Shepard's lunar golf shot calls for 20 yard out remark
SPACE CENTER Houston AP photographs show Apollo 4 astronaut Alan B Shepard’s lunar golf attempt on the moon this month. He used a makeshift spaceship and joked the shot was about 20 yards out as he faced the terrain.
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