French Premier Messmer Resigns in Government Shakeup
Paris AP reports the government of French Premier Pierre Messmer resigns after months of economic woes and dissatisfaction with his leadership. Finance Minister Valery Giscard d Estaing is seen as a possible replacement, with other Gaullist figures named as contenders. Pompidou will decide and maintain parliamentary backing.
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Paris
Pierre Messmer
Jean Philippe Lecat
Valery Giscard d'Estaing
Messmer
Jacques Chaban-Delmas
Georges Pompido
Charles de Gaulle
Pompidou
France
Georges Pompidou
Erie County to use aerial mapping for sewer and water work
Erie County commissioners hired All States Aerial Surveys, Inc. in a 3 0 vote to photograph parts of the county for topographic mapping at a cost of 15000. Areas include North East Harborcreek Lawrence Park Wesleyville Erie Fairview Green Township Summit Township Lake City Girard Cranesville Albion Washington Township Edinboro Union City Corry and Wayne and Concord townships. Photo work will occur in March before leaf foliage to aid precise land contours for sewer and water line construction. Full county mapping could reach up to 1 million dollars.
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Erie County
Cotm
Owers
Pittsburgh
All States Aerial Surveys, Inc
Max Gill
North East
Harborcreek
Lawrence Park
Wesleyville
Erie
Fairview
Green Township
Summit Township
Lake City
Girard
Cranesville
Albion
Washington Township
Edinboro
Union City
Corry
Wayne
Concord
Study County Authority For UC Dam Plan
County commissioners launched a study to see if a county authority can develop the Union City Dam recreational project. The 3 0 vote approved an authority concept. a companion 3 0 measure would place the issue on the May 22 primary ballot if not feasible.
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Union City Dam
Leo Weir
Peter Schaaf
Weir
Corry News Sees Police Exams Open to Women
A Mercyhurst junior enrolled in law enforcement sought a patrolman’s post in Corry prompting jokes from Civil Service Board members about sex discrimination. A desk clerk vacancy led to an exam notice reversal, with the board planning to run a new “Policeperson” notice next Tuesday amid calls for gender equality in the police force.
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Civil Service Board
LeRoy Peck
Edison Harmon
Mercyhurst
the Erie College
James Hurlbut
Service Board
Corry
Flaherty to Run for Senate Against Denenberg in Pa
Pittsburgh Mayor Peter Flaherty announced he will seek the Democratic Senate nomination, challenging Insurance Commissioner Herbert Denenberg who plans to announce his bid Monday. Denenberg resigned effective March 29. Gov. Shapp called the primary open, noting it benefits the people. Schweiker has GOP backing and AFL CIO support. Flaherty cited leadership failures in Washington and Congress, while Denenberg derided the system as producing mediocre candidates. Flaherty’s notoriety stems from his tax-cut push and populist style. Denenberg is a veteran consumer advocate turned state official.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Peter Flaherty
Herbert
Denenberg
Washington
Harrisburg
Flaherty
Herbert Denenberg
Shapp
Richard Schweiker
Aflcio
Senate
Congress
Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Wharton School
Quick Reaction Averts Smashup on Corry Area Bus
Corry Area School District bus driver Sharon VanTassel halted a bus after the front left wheel snapped off on Scotts Crossing road. About 20 students aboard were safely transferred within minutes by a second bus owned by Bruce Bailey. State police continue the investigation with no damage estimate available.
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Corry Area
Sharon VanTassel
Scotts Crossing Road
Bruce Bailey
VanTassel
Nixon Plans Veto Marks House Energy Bill Fight
Washington AP reports the House plans to bring the emergency energy bill to the floor amid a possible procedural challenge. President Nixon has signaled a veto unless changes are made, warning the oil price rollback could trigger nationwide shortages and rationing if enacted.
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Washington
House
Nixon
Dam Marshals Evict Squatters at Dam Project Stroudsburg
U S marshals cleared a valley near Stroudsburg Pennsylvania evicting 11 squatters from 21 structures at a federal dam project. 30 pieces of heavy equipment demolished buildings as occupants were removed to face possible trespass charges.
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Stroudsburg
Christopher Rice
U.S. Justice Department
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Delaware River
Pocono Mountain
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
Teachers Withdraw Grievance From Corry Area Board
The Corry Area Education Association agreed to withdraw a grievance against the Corry Area School District Board after a closed meeting with CAEA officials and board members. An 8 to 1 director vote favored accepting the withdrawal and consulting with CAEA before future changes, with the formal action to occur at the March 18 meeting.
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Corry
CAEA
CARA
Daniel Scannel
Elsen
Bemis To Face Arraignment For Kidnapping
Harry J. Bemis, a former Corry resident, faces federal charges of kidnapping and interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle. An FBI Erie spokesman said custody arrangements and arraignment are imminent after Bemis was indicted last month in Pittsburgh. The abduction followed a store robbery at McMahon's Arco on East Main Street.
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Harry J. Bemis
Corry
FBI
Erie
Bemis
Erie County
Pittsburgh
John McMahon
McMahon
Arco
East Main Street
Bear Lake
Third Bloodmobile Visit Nears Yearly Goal in Corry
Ninety six Corry area residents turned out for the Red Cross bloodmobile from Buffalo. 87 units were collected, near the fiscal year total of 260 units. The goal is just over 400 for the year with the next visit scheduled for May 21. First-time donors totaled 18 and second-time donors 12. Top donors included George Lawson with nine gallons, two pints, and Clifford Lawson with eight gallons, three pints.
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Corry
Red Cross
Buffalo
Thomas Grice
Grice
George Lawson
Clifford Lawson
Anna Royek
Ruth Gumbleton
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Lyte Hotchkiss
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