25 Feb 1971
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1971
Page
1
State Representative Kent D Shelhamer a Columbia County Democrat and main sponsor of a House resolution to form a committee to investigate the welfare department drops the measure after learning he will not join the committee He had opposed Gov Shapp s tax package and said his stance may have affected the committee decision
President Nixon told Congress Hanoi has broadened the Indochina conflict and warned of dangers to world peace. He outlined a broad foreign policy for the 1970s and urged trust in leadership while stressing limits as U S forces withdraw. He noted Soviet power, China relations, and the need for possible high US support in Laos and Cambodia.
State Senator Thomas N Nolan, amid a 5 percent tax package standoff with Gov Shapp, says his unemployed brother was offered a $25,000 two year state job to secure his vote. Nolan, Duffield oppose the package, linking the offer to Capitol influence. The caller, via a family friend, remains unnamed. Nolan rejects any vote for the tax.
Corry area residents campaign nationwide for Betty Crocker coupon drives to fund kidney machines for two local youths. Mike Mattison of Heavener and Jerrod Holding of Comanche rely on General Mills Betty Crocker coupons with a May 31 redemption deadline. If successful, machines will be placed in nearby hospitals for public use.
U S and South Vietnamese forces face rising casualties as the weekly American death toll climbs to 101, the highest in five months, with 217 wounded and mounting helicopter losses. Despite heavy action on Laos fronts, ground movement remains limited and bases near Lao Bao endure shelling.
The Journal announces a page remodeling plan with back pages carrying stories continued from Page 1. Readers are advised to flip the paper for continued obituaries and funeral notices that begin on the front.
Pennsylvanias Sales Tax district offices notify workers they will toil without pay on a voluntary basis from Monday, canceling sick leave and annual leave. those unwilling to work voluntarily face unpaid leave with no guarantee of reemployment. Officials cite financial crisis while insiders allege motives to weaken bureaucratic unity and halt overtime.
Erie County highway superintendent Vincent Kennerknecht says spring weather and state funds will decide pothole repair, with permanent patching planned in Corry and Warren County as crews work to relieve hazardous road conditions caused by repeated thaws and freezes. Deputy PennDOT secretary George Pulakos is expected to emphasize highway funding to prevent cuts.
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that reporters may cover private and public lives of political candidates without fear of libel judgments. It strengthens protection similar to safeguards for public officials and may push media to pursue more aggressive reporting while citing historical press freedom quotes. The decision reverses two libel awards and supports broader coverage.
A five month probe named Operation Flanker led to 54 arrests in New York Chicago New Orleans and Bridgeport with total arrests reaching 143 when counting prior detentions. The sweep seized nearly 13 million dollars worth of heroin cocaine hashish and marijuana and disrupted narcotics distribution by organized crime across seven cities including Detroit Baltimore and more.
Two Corry Democrats plan to enter the upcoming primary with two clear choices while others decide in the coming days. The local party organization is circulating petitions and outlining campaigns as candidates firm up their plans.
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