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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1971
Page
3
Fragmented text references policy, taxation, and welfare in a city context. Mentions arrive at a municipal or state level with hints of public services, funding, and political debate. Names and clear events are obscured by errors, leaving a sketch of governance and fiscal issues.
The Senate approved a plan to create a Conquest of Cancer Agency reporting to the president, with up to 1 billion dollars a year by 1976, taking over NIH's Cancer Institute. House skepticism exists, as Rep. Paul G. Rogers warns of only a cosmetic change and potential delay toward a cure.
Atty. Gen. Mitchell says the United States is targeting Southeast Asian officials suspected of narcotics trafficking reaching U.S. troops. He refused to name names but indicated disclosure could occur in a closed session with State Department clearance. Deputy Defense Sec. Packard announced a broad amnesty program for veterans discharged for drug use, allowing case by case retroactive relief and potential access to VA rehab facilities. Pentagon data show 9,387 drug-related discharges across services in 1969 70, with 4,162 labeled less than honorable.
Frank E. Fitzsimmons campaigned to win a five year term as Teamsters president in Miami Beach. He secured overwhelming convention support despite minor opposition and defended a salary raise to 155 000 yearly and a dues hike to fund strike benefits. A rival plan to grant Hoffa an honorary emeritus post failed, easing Fitzsimmons' path to leadership.
Cedar Rapids police report a weekend swap of swimsuits on a backyard clothesline. Mrs Richard Bradfield found her missing two piece swimsuit replaced by only the bottom half of another suit.
A consumer-oriented lawsuit filed in U S District Court challenges President Nixon's multibillion dollar depreciation tax break intended to spur business spending. The suit seeks to block or delay faster write offs retroactive to January 1 and follows Nixon's January 11 disclosure promising the perks to businessmen.
An 18 year old Erie youth identified as Greg Pianka escaped Millcreek police by diving from the Public Dock into Erie Bay and resurfacing aboard a small boat that pulled him from the water. Police pursued with Coast Guard support as witnesses saw a bearded youth in shadows. He was later apprehended, questioned, then fled again from the dock, prompting a bayfront search by authorities. The incident followed burglaries in Millcreek Township and involved an armed arrest warrant and multiple law enforcement agencies.
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