Lottery Funds To Aid Elderly
Harrisburg AP reports a state lottery bill heads to a four member House Senate conference to reconcile differences. Both chambers seek to use proceeds for senior citizen property tax relief while Gov Shapp positions tax reform and budget cuts. A separate notice notes township costs for railroad warning lights and planned liquor permit changes.
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Warren County
Sparta Taxpayers Battle Merger Moves in Crawford County
Sparta Citizens Committee and other anti merger groups plan lawsuits to delay school district consolidations. Attorney Fred Antoui to handle cases possibly against the former Crawford County School District or the state. Funds collected total $1,855 with $162 on hand. Erie lawyer John Wingerter has represented the group.
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New State Tax Plan Targets Low Income Families
Harrisburg AP Gov Shapp and Democratic leaders prepare a flat about 2.5 percent tax on selected income types with Sept 1 start. Democrats warn of parallel budget cuts and possible loss of Senate support as they seek bipartisan backing. Duffield Nolan demand deeper cuts. welfare relief plans aim to save 18 to 20 million. The plan taxes earned and unearned income with uniform rates across classifications.
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U S Rejects Viet Cong Withdrawal Proposal
In Paris the United States rejected the Viet Cong suggestion of a U S troop withdrawal by year end in exchange for POW releases. North Vietnam called it an opportunity for U S exit with safety and honor. Ambassador Bruce noted new elements but no shifts in core Communist demands.
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Renewal Officials Offer No Move Out Date Details
At an Erie Redevelopment Authority meeting, residents of the Fourth Ward received a project progress update. An appraiser is finishing a second appraisal before September 1, with a 15 percent variance permitting funding release. Officials avoided a definite move out date, noting federal funding and potential backtracking. Eligible residents may stay or move, but landlords face hardship if tenants depart.
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Loot Recovered in Union City Auto Theft Case
Union City police will travel to Mayville to retrieve several mag wheels and tires stolen from cars in Union City during June. The items were recovered by Chautauqua County police after the arrest of Steven and Francis Kopta of RD 1 Clymer in Westfield. Investigations into the burglaries continue.
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Senate panel blasts Nixon doubletalk on economy
Washington AP A midyear review by the Senate House Economics Committee heard Democratic charges that the Nixon administration used doubletalk and pep talks to boost the economy. Leaders Mansfield and Albert criticized inflation and unemployment figures, urged wage-price controls or at least a review board, and questioned the administration's policy approach.
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Georgia
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State Study Proposes Welfare Eligibility Reevaluation
Harrisburg AP A House special committee proposes reexamining eligibility for all 802000 Pennsylvanians on public assistance. The eight Democrat seven Republican panel headed by Rep Stephen R Wojdak says improper payments stem from easy access. Republicans push broader oversight and legislative control over welfare regulations.
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Philadelphia
Jamestown riot ends in fire damage and injuries
In Jamestown New York a rock concert riot at Allen Park led to a later city fire damaging a discount store and two homes. A police officer was seriously injured, more than 10 others hurt, and about 500 youths were involved. Three youths were arrested and others referred to Family Court.
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