Extortion Threat Hits Corry Banks Over Bomb Call
A caller demanded 100000 from The National Bank of Corry threatening bombs in two buildings. Police, state police, fire crews and Civil Defense searched both bank sites but found no devices or suspects. The FBI in Erie was alerted but not dispatched. The incident marked Corry’s first extortion case of this kind.
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Martin Keppel
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East Main Street
Kenneth Nichols
Onnel
Erie
Fire Department
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Pat Nixon stroke recovery faces crucial 48 hours
Reports from Long Beach say doctors warn the next two days are vital to Pat Nixon's recovery from a partial paralysis after a stroke. Dr Lungren notes lingering weakness on her left side, slurred speech and limited mobility, while former President Nixon expresses cautious optimism and plans further visit.
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Pat Nixon
John Lungren
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Heo
State News Release Error At CMH About 75000 Grant
CMH officials corrected a Harrisburg news release stating the state would urge federal funds of 75000 for a new intensive care coronary unit. Hospital president Samuel Antrim and treasurer R Elwin Fuller said no action occurred. Funds will come from local donors and depreciation reserves, with work slated to begin in August or September.
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Sally Wharton
Kathy Breene
State Department of Health
Harrisburg
Corry Memorial Hospital
Samuel Antrim
R. Elwin Fuller
CMI
Murder victim found in Willow Run waters near Kinzua Dam
Warren state police announced the case as murder after the discovery of 36 year old Francis C. Reed of Ridgway in 25 foot deep waters of Willow Run above the Kinzua Dam.
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Francis C. Reed
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Area Man Hurt By Bull Near Centerville Farm
A Centerville man escaped serious injury when a bull charged at him in a barnyard on Route 8 RD 2. The 1.5 year old bull had not shown aggression before. The injured man was treated in Union City Hospital. Police investigate a separate line about a missing man Reed whose body was found in a pickup near Willow Run boat livery. details remain unclear as autopsy results come in.
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Walter Process
Process Brothers Arms
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Stanley Process
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Reed
Erie
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Alice
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Cyclist Hurts After Being Forcibly Veered Off Road Near Corry
Elgin man Rachard Deutsch aged 35 suffered injuries when his motorcycle was forced off a rural road four miles west of Corry by a westbound vehicle at 8 30 p m yesterday. Corry state police reported the rider was overturned and taken to Corry Memorial Hospital for treatment before transfer to St Vincent Health Center. Police noted $200 damage to the motorcycle.
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Elgin
Deutsch
Corry
Corry Memorial Hospital
St. Vincent Health Center
Corry Ambulance Service
Shapp backs statewide tax reform to ease local school burdens
Governor Shapp endorses a plan to raise state taxes as part of a broad reform to shift school funding from local property taxes to the state. He argues local taxes are regressive and that a constitutional change may be needed to raise rates with income, noting Philadelphia seeks more funds while a graduated income tax remains uncertain. The earliest enactment could be 1979 with legislative support and voter approval.
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Shapp
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Democratic House
Fisherman Drowns At Kinzua Dam In Undercurrent Tragedy
The body of Harry Wiley, a New Castle fisherman, was recovered from the Kinzua Reservoir tailwaters by 28 Clarendon Fire Department volunteers at 12:50 a.m. after he was swept under by strong current about 400 yards below the dam. Fire chief Len Palbrnski said two boats and an emergency truck aided the search using power plant light and grappling hooks. He sank where he was caught by undertow near the spillway. Wiley, described as an excellent swimmer, wore cut-off jeans and sneakers when he disappeared.
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Wiley
Kinzua
Len Palbrnski
Clarendon Fire Departtment
Falbriski
Warren
FTC orders refunds from Service Corp International overcharges
Washington FTC actions target the nation’s largest funeral home chain, Service Corp. International of Houston, for overcharging customers through markups and kickbacks on funeral services and caskets. The consent order requires refunds totaling up to about one million dollars, bans mandatory casket purchases for cremations, and prohibits improper tips to morgues or scene crews. The FTC cites past abuses and outlines rules to reform the funeral industry.
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Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Service Corp. International of Houston
Jersey
New York
Tennessee
Texas
PTC
Service Corp. International
Service Corp
Fashion Stores Pay Millions in Civil Settlement
Three Fifth Avenue fashion houses Bergdorf Goodman Bonwit Teller and Saks Fifth Avenue offered 5.2 million to settle consumer civil lawsuits accusing a conspiracy to overprice women s clothing from 1968 to 1974. A Sept hearing is set for the joint proposal and refunds must be claimed by Sept 15. The fund comprises 2.86 million from Saks 1.24 million from Bergdorf Goodman and 1.1 million from Genesco Inc for Bonwit Teller. The suits allege price fixing across customers in New York City area and nearby counties. The defendants deny guilt but seek settlement to avoid extended litigation.
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Fifth Avenue
Bergdorf Goodman
Bonwit Teller
Saks Fifth Avenue
Henry Werker
Werker
US District Court
Manhattan
Saks & Co
Barrie Sommerfield
Andrew Goodman
Leonard Hankin
Genesco Inc
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