Freak Mishap Injures UC Vacationer
A 42-year-old Union City woman, Mrs. Richard Wolfkiel, suffered chest injuries and facial cuts after falling several feet from the sun deck of a camper mounted on a pickup truck near Anderson, South Carolina. She was taken to Anderson Memorial Hospital and later transported to Hamot Medical Center in Erie for treatment.
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Union City
Richard Wolfkiel
Florida
Wolfkiel
Anderson
Hamot Medical Center
Erie
Corry VFW Post 264 Wins Membership Trophy
John Grace of 223 West Smith Street accepts a membership trophy from state VFW leaders Rudolph E. Shearer and Michael M. Mullen as Corry VFW Post 264 is honored for boosting its membership by 145.9 percent over the previous year. The Pennsylvania State VFW nears 172000 members, a peak since just after World War II.
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John Grace
West Smith Street
Corry Vfw
Bership
Pennsylvania
VFW
Rudolph E. Shearer
Williamsport
Michael M. Mullen
Pittsburgh
Farmer Tax Cut Could Harm Others
The Shapp administration warns a bill to lower farmers property taxes could harm other property owners. Deputy secretary Al Hydeman questions taxing farmers at reduced rates while urban expansion raises taxes for nonfarm properties. Farm groups support the measure noting benefits to farmland value stability and conversion limits.
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Harrishurg
Shapp
al Hydeman
Chester Heim
Pennsylvania Farmers’ Association
Association
Pennsylvania State Grange
Heim
Hydeman
Commonwealth
Officials Turn Down Fischer Replay Plea
REYKJAVIK Iceland AP An appeals committee rejected Bob Fischer protest over a forfeit loss to Boris Spassky in the world chess championship match. The ruling confirms Schmid’s forfeit decision after Fischer refused to play unless cameras filming the match were removed. The match stands 2-0 for Spassky with 22 games to go, and the future of the event hinges on Fischer's boycott and potential federation action. The promoters and money interests complicate the dispute as talks continue.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Bobby Fischer
Lothar Schmid
Boris Spassky
Fischer
Spassky
Schmid
World Chess Federation
FAA Baffled by Hijack Security Holes and Lax Rules
Washington AP report says airlines and the FAA cannot identify holes in security after six hijackings in six weeks. Carry on searches and metal detectors are used, but enforcement and profiles vary. United and Pacific Southwest were fined for lax security tied to recent hijackings. White House ordered stricter carry on checks and ID requirements after two shuttle hijackings in California.
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Washington
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Dennis Feldman
John H. Shaffer
United
Pacific Southwest
Air Transport Association
James McCarthy
White House
California
Cagy Thugs Steal Nitric Acid Used In Laundromat Heist
Union City police report a Wednesday robbery at the East High Street laundromat. Thieves forced open a change machine and absconded with an undetermined cash amount. Police Chief Paul Behan says the site is normally locked by officers with a key at midnight.
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East High Street
Union City
Paul Behan
Marvin Tubbs
Mary Samokar
Tubbs
Behan
Union City Area High School
Darrell Obert
Jane
Stickers Extended 30 Days In Flood Areas
Harrisburg Transportation Secretary Jacob Kassab extended the automobile inspection sticker deadline from July 31 to August 31 to aid motorists in flood stricken areas. He cited many cars damaged by the flood and closed garages and stations as the reason for extra time to repair and inspect vehicles.
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Harrisburg — Transportation
Jacob Kassab
Kassab
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FIDE
Max Euwe
Organization
Chester Fox
Icelandic Chess Federation
Fox
Sports
Bear Lake Inn
Thurs
Road Runners
AETTS
Lakeshore Heights, Inc
Mobile Home Sales
Foote Avenue
South
Jamestown, N.Y
Chuck
Ron
Monthru
Sports Palace
Leed
Harriet’and’ Bill
Bea
Steak House
Homer and
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