U S Jets Attack Hanoi Power Plant
U S Phantom jets attacked the Bao Giang power plant 25 miles northeast of Hanoi and damaged the plant and its support buildings. The strike used laser guided bombs against a major power source aiding war industries.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1972
Page
1
U S Phantom jets attacked the Bao Giang power plant 25 miles northeast of Hanoi and damaged the plant and its support buildings. The strike used laser guided bombs against a major power source aiding war industries.
A Missouri Pacific railroad tank car exploded in flames injuring at least 11 persons and prompting evacuations of about 75 families. Fifteen apartment units were emptied as homes suffered damage from shattered glass and fire. Firemen fought the blaze to prevent another car containing liquefied petroleum gas from exploding.
President Nixon urged Congress for swift approval of the SALT accord foundation laid with the Moscow summit. He spoke to a half filled joint session, praising progress while warning of debate ahead. Supportive senators called it a solid start, while critics warned of Soviet advantage in missile balance. The treaty requires two thirds in the Senate for the ABM limits, while the accompanying agreement can pass with a simple majority.
Israeli jets circuited southern Lebanon as border tensions rose amid fears of a reprisal for the Tel Aviv airport massacre. Security heightened in Israel with flights searched, troops deployed, and warnings from officials about potential further strikes.
Pennsylvania Power & Light plans to double its generating capacity over the next decade, projecting annual rate increases averaging 5 percent for 10 years as it adds about 4.6 million kilowatts. Executives testified at a PUC hearing, arguing growth outpaces pollution abatement costs and urging conservation campaigns with limited short-term impact.
Warren outlets of Super Saver A and P Loblaw were fined 100 dollars after violating Sunday blue laws by opening last Sunday. Sheriff deputies filed complaints, managers chose hearings, Corry area saw no charges, and local enforcement remains reactive.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced that hen pheasants become legal game for the first time in the state. Hunters may take two wild turkeys per license year, one in fall and one in spring, with specified northern region limits described by Interstate 80 east to U.S. 309 and the New Jersey line.
Corry’s one per cent real estate transfer tax yielded a $24,448 windfall from the Corry Jamestown Corporation sale to Hon Industries of Muscatine Iowa, part of a pattern where land sales provide revenue. City engineer David Johnson notes typical tax profits run about $1,000 monthly, with CJ sale arriving at an opportune time to help cover wage increases mandated by federal rulings.
The Elgin Beaverdam Volunteer Hose Company hosts its annual firemen festival this week at the fire hall off Route 6 near Curry Drive-In. Games rides and water battles run nightly with a pancake breakfast Saturday 6 to 11 am. A parade starts at 3 pm. Entertainment by the Fabulous Gunther each evening and a TV set prize Saturday night.
State Police said two drivers escaped serious harm due to seat belts and shoulder straps in a Route 97 crash three and a half miles south of Waterford. Shelby Wilder 25 of Bradford and Clyde J. Kelsey 35 of R D 2 Centerville were in totaled cars after a head on collision at 10 45 p m yesterday. Wilder was uninjured while Kelsey was treated and released for minor injuries at Union City Memorial Hospital. The Wilder car suffered about 4400 in damage. no figure for the Kelsey vehicle is available.
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