Chowchilla kidnap survivors reach home after quarry escape
In Chowchilla California twenty six children and their bus driver were found unharmed after being held for 36 hours in a rock quarry near Livermore. They reportedly dug their way out the to escape. Authorities described three armed captors in two Dodge vans who masked their faces and monitored the group during the abduction and transport back to Alameda County. The rescue drew thousands to City Hall as families embraced the children and bus driver.
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Livermore
Calif
Santa Rita Medical Facility
Chowchilla
Greyhound
Alameda County
City Hall
Mike Marshall
Lee Roy Tatum
Dairyland
Mike
Walter Carala
Santa Rita
Cheurchilla
San Franesco Bay Res
Jim Dumas
Dumas
Bill Ruffarth
Ruffarth
Frank Edward Ray Jr
Thomas Houchins
Houchins
Tay
California Rock & Gravel Co
FBI
Bates
Abe
Santa Rita County
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Postage Rates Head Up Higher Across Mail Classes
Postmaster John Wascak reports Sunday implementation of a 11 cent rate for first class mail becomes permanent along with higher fees for registered certified and special delivery services. Rates rise on insurance values from 25 to 40 cents for 25 liability up to 200 and money orders costs increase from 30 to 80 cents, with higher fees for larger amounts and weights.
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Furst-Class
Corry
John Wascak
PennDOT Chief in Erie Sees Roads Not as Bad as They Look
William Sherlock Pennsylvania secretary of Transportation said drivers pay 113 to 120 dollars yearly for driving on highways that total billions in value. He noted Erie County funds go to urban areas, leaving Warren and Crawford counties with better maintenance. He blamed weather soil and rapid suburban development for potholes and crumbling shoulders and urged public education on funding needs.
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William Sherlock
Pennsylvania
Erie
Corry
Erie County
Warren
Crawford Counties
Crawford
Sherlock
Eric
Department of Transportation District
Harrisburg
Bankruptcies Rise as Credit and Loans Grow in Erie
Judge William B Washabaugh of the federal bankruptcy court in Erie notes personal and commercial bankruptcies nearly double in a year. 1905 saw 804 filings vs 482 in 1974, with 492 from January to June and an expected 1,100 by year end. He cites rising credit, loans, sickness, and unemployment as factors, and discusses the bankruptcy process, creditor meetings, trustees, and discharge rules, including wage garnishment and wage earner plans. He observes most cases arise outside Corry and that commercial bankruptcies, though fewer, exceed in total value.
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Gwen Harned
William B Washabaught
Federal Bankruptcy Court
Erie
Washahaugh
Washataugh
Corry
Washabaugh
Erle
United States District Court
Laughter Questioned by Psychiatrist at Humor Conference
American psychiatrist Dr. William Fry of Stanford told an international humor conference that laughter is not healthy, while most colleagues urged continued laughter. He cited an evolutionary puzzle as mirth disrupts the respiratory cycle, though he found no link to heart attacks. The report also notes an upcoming Cardiff city council meeting with no listed items, but potential business from Engineer David Johnson and Administrator Robert Grice on reservoir work and curb permits.
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Cardiff
Wales
William Fry
Stanford University
Fry
British Psychological Society
David Johnson
Robert Grice
Penndot
Four Hurt In State Police Road Accidents
Corry area crashes sent four people to hospital with injuries and caused property damage totaling about 5,700 dollars. Driver W Raymond Blynt Jr 49 of 12 East Congress Street and passenger Dorothy Van Tassell 4 of 17 East Pleasant Street were treated for lacerations and bruises at Corry Memorial Hospital and listed in satisfactory condition. Blynt was blinded by oncoming headlights on Route 377 south of Corry and swerved off the road into a ditch then into a yard causing minor damage. A Titusville man Norman Masiker 33 of Route 1 Titusville was hospitalized after his car struck a bridge on a dirt road west of Titusville. A separate two car crash on Route 8 near Titusville drew state police investigation.
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Corey Sever
Corry Memorial Hospital
W. Raymond Blynt Jr
East Congress Street
Dorothy van Tassell
East Pleasant Street
Blynt
Corry
Oler
Titusville Rman
Titusville Hospital
Titusville
Norman Masiker
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County weighs central tax office to lift municipal commissions
Erie County considers a plan to collect all county taxes in a single bureau at the Erie County Courthouse. Budget Coordinator Joseph Schmitt and Controller A J Gehrlein say it could save about 100000 dollars yearly by eliminating commissions for 40 municipal collectors. Current costs total about 120000 dollars to collect county taxes in two townships 16 boroughs and the cities of Erie and Corry plus 10000 dollars in material and supplies and 5000 dollars for expenses and 3000 dollars for bonds. To run the bureau the county may hire three to five full time workers with initial costs possibly under 82000 dollars, yet savings exceed costs. The school districts and municipalities could still use the collectors services. Continued on Back Page.
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Erie County
Corry
Joseph , Schmitt
A.J
Jake Gehrlein
Schmitt
Gehrlein
Erie and
Pugey
Malpractice Suit Filed Over Fire Loss at Skyview Tavern
Punxsutawney owner Stanley Maciejewski sues Pittsburgh lawyer Jamies A. Ashton for 67101 alleging failure to file a suit against four insurers after a February 4 1973 fire that damaged Skyview Tavern. Robert Hanak of Reynoldsville now represents Maciejewski seeking damages across fire losses contents and business losses plus punitive amounts. suit was filed too late.
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Punxsutawney
Stanley Maciejewski
Skyview
Pittsburgh
Maciejewski
Jamies A. Ashton
Ashton
Butheattle
Robert Hanak
Reynoldsville
San Ashton
Jefferson County
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