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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1972
Page
3
The Public Utility Commission approved a 52.6 million dollar rate increase forcing 530000 residents to pay an extra 50 cents monthly for unlisted phone numbers. Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania argued for one dollar, citing costs to keep numbers private and to provide information.
SAIGON AP reports waves of B52 bombers hit a 200 mile stretch along the South Vietnam border near the DMZ and central highlands. The raids, the heaviest in four months, targeted North Vietnamese positions with over 500 tons of explosives as Westmoreland warned of a multiphased offensive. South Vietnamese air forces claimed several tanks destroyed near Kontum. DMZ fighting continued with rockets and mortars as North Vietnamese troops and Pathet Lao casualties were reported.
RAWALPINDI AP diplomats say nations will recognize Bangladesh after Pakistan quits the British Commonwealth. Bhutto calls the step a face saving move while promising good bilateral ties with Britain and other Commonwealth nations. He heads to Beijing for talks with Chinese leaders after leaving Yahya Khan era policy. Trade with the Commonwealth accounts for about 35 percent of Pakistan’s multibillion dollar annual commerce.
Harrisburg AP reports 65 more potential jurors appear today as jury selection continues in the conspiracy trial of Rev. Philip Berrigan and six others. The first week reduced 175 veniremen to 44 under questioning, with 12 jurors and six alternates to be chosen for charges of plotting draft-board raids, bombing heating tunnels, and kidnapping Henry Kissinger.
New York State Assembly Speaker Perry Duryea said the legislature would approve a no-fault auto insurance bill in 1972. He noted strong support and suggested a form of no-fault will be adopted, with compensation for medical and property damage regardless of fault. Duryea warned the plan may proceed despite uncertainty about its specific design.
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