FBI warns terrorists may seize nuclear weapons and cites U S Communist influence
The FBI in its annual report warns of possible nuclear blackmail by terrorists and ongoing Communist influence in the United States. It notes increases in Atomic Energy Act investigations, bank robberies reaching a record high in fiscal 1974, and white collar crime convictions doubling. The document covers the year ending June 30, 1974, and details Soviet bloc and Chinese diplomatic staff, and a Communist Party USA membership around 4,200. It also reports a Cuba trade finance move involving three oil tankers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
FBI
United States
People's Republic of China
United Nations
New York
Communist Party USA
Voter Purge Begins With Record Lists
Erie County voter registration workers started the January purge amid warnings of thousands being dropped from eligibility. Chief Voter Registrar Della Desser forecast a record number, likely higher than 8,620 from last year and possibly the 13,665 peak in 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Erie County
Della Desser
Desser
Shapp Names Two To State Board Of Education
Gov. Shapp named Robert C. Wise and Madge K N Benovitz to the Pennsylvania State Board of Education. Wise, a Williamsport attorney and former House Education Committee member, will serve until Oct. 1, 1976. Benovitz, Kingston, will serve until Oct. 1980. Both await Senate confirmation but may serve a year without it during adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harhisburg
Pennsylvania League of Women Voters
State Board of Education
Robert C. Wise
House
Madge K. N. Benovitz
LWV
Advisory Council
Benovitz
Kingston
Wise
Senate
Shapp
Donald Minteer
Worthington
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield State
Edward Eshmont
Pottstown
John Rigas
Coudersport
Lugg Wiley
Nelson
Harry B. Strickland
Scranton
Eugene Kelly
Roaring Branch
Christmas greetings and busy family gatherings noted
Florence Sherlock reports a year turning toward spring with many Christmas gatherings. Residents, including the Scouten and McCray families, traveled, visited, and celebrated at numerous homes in Erie County and nearby towns. A large local crowd enjoyed a Christmas Cantata by John Peterson at the CMLA Church. Several weddings, travels, and winter activities filled the holiday period with family visits and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Sherlock
Paul
Helen) Scouten
Guy
Laura) Scouten
Lawrence
Patty) Scouten
Laura
John Peterson
CMLA
Quiet Acres Rest Home
Leon
Nellie) McCray
David Lasher
Union City
Oil City
Mark McCray
McGrays
Henry
Grace) Smith
Grace
Corry
Larry
Judy) Lincoln
Lawrenceville
N.Y
McCray
Cassius
Margaret) Armitage
Butler
Willard
Billy) Tillotson Jr
Kathryn Tillotson
Tillotson
Rick Morgan
Janet Dundon
Presbyterian Church
Kathy Lishburne
Fullerton
Calif
Sharon Tillotson
Peek ‘N’ Peak
Annette
Erie
Leon McCray
Robert Fink
Isaac Sherlock
Glenn
Nina) Halfast
Buells Corners
Alvin
Edna) Brenner
William
Lelia) Boythe
James
Francis) Stine
Albert Brenner
John Brenner
Murray Straite
Titusville
Mary Straite
Riceville
Tom
Laura) Jones
Clifford Straite
Frank Wheeler
Duante Boythe
Ypsilanti, Mich
Mark Pike
Maryland
Bernice Brenner
Washington, D.C
Phyllis Brenner
Brooklyn
Joy Mattox
Cincinnati
Ohio
Arthur
Blanche) Davis
Ralph
Dallas) Davis
Robert
Edinboro
Ferne Beal
Carolyn) Klutz
Roy
Donna) Reese
Irwin
Marie) Reese
Arlene Hoss
Clyde Ross
Sherman
Richard
Jody
Columbus
Sherman Stanbro
Georgia Kinney
Craig Kinney
Findley Lake
Dennis Merkle
Don
Evelyn) Merkle
W.L.D
Fairview
C.M. Seib
Charles Harrison
Brad
Patty
Jack Newell
Nancy
Scott
Wilma Seib
Tim
Becky) Oberman
Cassville
Penn Central Faces Mass Layoffs Without Federal Aid
Philadelphia AP Penn Central trustees warn the railroad may undertake extensive furloughs and drastic maintenance cuts unless federal funds arrive in February and March. They project a cash shortfall of 60 to 70 million through February, with losses averaging about 1 million daily in Q1 1975.
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Philadelphia
Penn Central
Aulio
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Madison Square Garden
the Garden
Felt Forum
Ottawa
Export Development Corp
EDC
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Ives
Our
Christmas Club
Currier & Ives
Board of Education
Armory
Armstrong County Board of Assistance
Ashland State General Hospital
Board of Auctioneer Examiners
Sparta
Jim
Tess) Futrell
Deerfield
Trinity Seminary
Esther Meyer
Clyde
Geneva College
Dan
James Nicklas
St. Mary's
Rene. Nicklas
Nicklas
Ed Bregiizer
U.S
A&p
Weo
W. Smith Street Plaza
Yegal
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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