U S Plans A-Bombs For Nam
The National Review accuses the U S Defense Department of having secret documents from 1954 onward outlining a plan for a demonstration nuclear blast in Indochina and later proposals in 1962 and 1965. The memorandum to McNamara from January 1962 lists escalated measures including harbor blockades and bombing plans, with continued debate within military and intelligence circles.
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New York
The
National Review
Vietnam
U.S. Defense Department
Indochina
Pentagon
New York Times
Washington Post
Defense
Robert 8. McNamara
William F. Buckley Jr
Joint Chiefs of Staff
McNamara
North Vietnam
Haiphong
Sihanoukville
Cambodian
China
Red River
Damages $1,800 In Two Area Crashes
State Police at the Corry substation reported two one car accidents with no serious injuries and total damages of 1800 dollars. The first occurred at 9 15 am on Route 8 north of Hydetown Oil Creek township. David Rhoades of Cochran ton RD 4 suffered a back injury but declined hospital care. His truck damage was 1500 dollars. The second crash involved Barry Ayers 18 of Spartansburg RD 3 who was northbound on a rural road south of Elgin when another vehicle ran him off the road into guard rails causing 300 dollars in damage. no injuries were reported.
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Corry
Hydetown
Oil Creek Township
David Rhoades
R.D. 4
Cochranton
Rhoades
Courts Rule Against Aid Cuts For Protesters
A three judge federal appeals panel ruled Pennsylvania cannot cut scholarship aid to students labeled disruptive by college administrators. The 1969 law required signatories to report disciplined students and could cut funds even for those attending out of state. Haverford College led the suit joined by Goddard College and 12 students, arguing the statute chills academic freedom.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Raymond P. Shafer
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
Haverford College
Commonwealth
Goddard College
Plainfield
Corry Housing Planning Funds Allocated By Appalachia Agency
The Appalachian Regional Commission approved 21000 for initial planning of a low and moderate income housing project by CAIDC. Plans call for 50 multi family units east of South Center street near Airport Road with total construction cost set at 881125 and rents from 109 to 143 monthly.
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Joseph Vigorito
Richard Schweiker
South Center Street
Corry Area
Vigorito and
Schsaid
Democrats Seek $6 Billion Education Bill Amid Desegregation Fight
Washington Democrats and House Education subcommittee draft a $6 billion substitute to Nixon’s desegregation aid plan. Critics warn the proposal could boost segregation academies in the South and clash with church-state rulings. Rep Edith Green argues for funding quality schools and opposes busing. Rep Hawkins calls the plan a delaying tactic and fears tax supported shared facilities aiding private academies. Chairman Pucinski backs some Democratic support.
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Washington
House
Nixon
South
Supreme Court
Edith Green
Oregon
Rae Ap Eee Bey
Hawkins
D-Calif
Mra. Green
House Leader Talks Tax Cut Limits in Harrisburg
Harrisburg AP report outlines House Majority Leader Irvis and Senate leaders debating Shapp’s 2.5 percent income tax plan. Irvis says a $300 million cut target is unattainable. proposals consider 2.2 or 2.3 percent. McIntosh defends 2.5 percent as essential with a July to Sept collection lag and 10 month tax period.
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Harrisburg
House
Shapp
K. Leroy Irvis
Irvis
Senate
Thomas F. ‘Lamb
Ways and Means
Capitol
Sen
Benjamin R. Donolow
Senate Appropriations Committee
Wiliam E. Duffield
D.fayette
Charles P. McIntosh
McIntosh
Commonwealth
Treasury
Hoover urges more FBI China spying and influence efforts
J Edgar Hoover told a closed Senate hearing the FBI plans to intensify its intelligence gathering and revolutionary activity countermeasures against China. He said Beijing views the United States as its chief enemy and the remark came ahead of Nixon's announced trip to the People’s Republic of China. Senator Tower criticized the Nixon plan, seeking motive explanations amid congressional scrutiny of China relations.
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Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
Congress
FBI
United States
Peking
Hoover
Senate
Nixon
People’s Republic of China
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
China
John G. Tower
R-Tex
United Nations
Jacob K. Javits
RNY
U.s.people’s Republic of China
Javits
Cooperstown
N.Y
Mike Manafield
White House
Mansfield
Hugh Scott
Scott
Corry Survey Shows City Tax Value But Not County State or Federal
Jaycees report 266 of 500 returns in Corry survey show residents feel city taxes give value while county state and federal taxes do not. High approval for city fire protection and garage service contrasts with doubts about multi government taxation. replies cover 49 questions with results guiding City Council actions.
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Corry Area
Jaycees
Corry
Robert Grice
Streets
Jaycee
Corryites
Uncle Sam
Stanford Hose Company
City Council Opposes Pennsylvania Hand Gun Bill
City Council unanimously opposes the proposed state hand gun law after departing from normal channels to advise Harrisburg lawmakers. Mayor Edward Zarger and members Gould Grice Calderone back the stance calling the measure bad for sportsmen and the public. The same page notes a Walter W. Naumburg Foundation violin fellowship offering $5,000 plus expenses for a 1972 spring recital.
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Pennsylvania
Gould
Council
Harrisburg
Edward Zarger
Robert Grice
Benjamin Calderone
New York
Walter W. Naumburg Foundation
United States
Corruption Allegations Plague Philadelphia Bar Members
A secret Philadelphia Bar Association report says at least 100 lawyers are soliciting business in accident cases in violation of ethics. Morton and Jaffe led a yearlong probe costing 116000, finding rampant unethical solicitation and urging a broader investigation to root out corrupt practices.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Bar Association
Corruy
Philadelphia Bulletin
Morton & Jaffe
Gill Pateeertee
Jaffe
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Corry Housing Planning
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Schweiker
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Han
Nusdice
South End
Dem
James H. J. Tate
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Chautauqua
Philly Bar
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