Peru Earthquake Toll May Reach Thirty Thousand
The 600 mile coast line wrecked by a weekend quake left 1000 confirmed dead with fears that up to 30000 may be dead. Huaraz 175 miles north of Lima reported 630 dead while Chimbote 200 dead. Over 200000 homeless as winter approaches. Paratroopers to drop into Huaraz for relief. Independencia hospital ship to aid Chimbote. Bolognesi returning with 300 injured. engineers to clear rubble and restore roads.
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Lima
Peru
Par
Huaraz
Chimbote
Andes
Independencia
Bolognesi
Juan Velasco
Army Engineers
Nixon to Approve Israel Plane Sale Amid Middle East Tensions
President Nixon, alarmed by Soviet flights into Egypt, expected to approve selling more combat planes to Israel and resume peace efforts. A letter by 73 senators urged swift aid, signaling pressure for a credible U S response to escalating tensions. The move accompanies calls for a broader policy shift toward Israel and a renewed push for a peace settlement.
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Washington
Nixon
Egypt
Israel
Middle East
State Department
Senate
Hugh Scott
United States
Scott
Asst
David M. Abshire
Surtax End Ends a Fiscal Burden on Paychecks
Washington AP reports the 10 percent Lyndon Johnson era surtax will die July 1 as the 1960s war finance measure ends, costing 4.35 billion in federal revenue but potentially boosting consumer spending to help avert a recession before the November elections. Nixon aides forecast a small year-year deficit and may seek new taxes if conditions worsen, with a gasoline tax proposal already considered.
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Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
Nixon
Surtaz
Congress
Harold C. Passer
Commerce Department
S Maller
Internal Revenue Services
TRS
Military Officers Form Antiwar Group
Washington AP report says about 250 Washington based officers mostly Navy have formed the Concerned Officers Movement to voice disillusionment with the Indochina war. Lt jg Phil Lehman notes junior officers share concerns and the group may be the first antiwar organization at officer level.
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Washington
U.S
Concerned Officers
Indochina
J.g
Phil Lehman
Vietnam
Lehman
California
Florida
Rhode Island
Ford Nixes Air Bag Plan for 1973 Cars
Ford Motor Co rejected a federal proposal requiring air bag systems in 1973 models. Ford cited unproven reliability and timelines, noting tests showed the bags could fail or cause interior damage. GM had labeled the plan technically feasible but too slow to meet the timetable.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Co
Ford
General Motors
Stuart M. Frey
Washington
Frey
Penelec strike vote held after court limits picketing
Erie County Judge Edward Carney issued a permanent restraining order restricting mass picketing at Penelec property. Local 30 members may have only two pickets at each entrance, with safe access for vehicles and personnel. Meanwhile, a new hospital and vacation package is on the table. 350 Local 30 members and 1,750 total workers will vote on it tomorrow in Johnstown after a six hour session with a federal mediator.
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Erie County
Edward Carney
Bee Pare Pennsylvania Electric Company
Penelec
First Avenue
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Johnstown
Erie
Council Coasts Through Brief Regular Session
City Council, three members strong, held a short meeting 8 to 9 PM with Mayor absent on forced leave and safety chief away. Noted items included land query near West Street landfill, renewal area questions, and tax waiver request for Corry Savings and Loan destroyed in Easter fire.
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Johnson
Fourth Ward
Erie County Redevelopment Authority
Harry Coulter
Prospect Street
Calderone
Corry Savings and Loan Association
William Miller
Orcutt
LSD Use Increases Miscarriage Chances
A University of California study warns that LSD use may raise a woman's risk of miscarriage. The AP report notes the study examined exposure during pregnancy and suggests potential harmful effects while urging further research.
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Los Angeles
University of California
SA Radiothon in Corry Reaches Pledge Milestones
The Salvation Army Capital fund drive aims for 100000 with 57000 as the WOTR radiothon pledge line 5 7000. Cornerstone Club pledges total 43 paid over 24 months at 2 monthly. Radiothon runs all day reaching many donors including Mrs Logan anonymous giver Kiwanis Western Auto and Ivan Miller during the drive at 6 East Main Street Corry.
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Corry
Salvation Army
Wotr Radiothon
Cornerstone Club
WOTR
Tradiothon
Kenneth Rennekamp
John Logan
Dennis Rockafellow
East Main Street
Kiwanis Club
William Dahl
Western Auto Store
Ivan Miller
Erie Man in Fair Condition After Pittsfield Crash
An Erie man, Michael Steffan, 55, is in fair condition at Warren General Hospital after a two-truck collision one mile east of Pittsfield on Route 6 last night. He suffered a possible cerebral concussion, a broken left elbow, and a broken nose. Police say Steffan veered over the center line into the eastbound lane and struck a pickup driven by Richard Mourer, 50, of Spring Creek, before his truck left the road and hit a sign and rolled toward the south berm.
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Erie
Warren General Hospital
Michael Steffan
Pittsfield
Erie Hospital
Warren
Steffan
Richard A Mourer
Spring Creek
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Lett
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Wheeler
Earl C. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Edward Zarger
Penelee
George Gould
Benjamin Calderone
Glare Capwell
Donald Cross
Clarence Madison
Grand Street
West Street
Madison
Wed
David
SA Radiothon
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