Pennsylvania House Defeats Sunday Liquor Sales Bill
Harrisburg AP reports Pennsylvania lawmakers rejected a Sunday liquor sales bill 87 to 110 after a tense session with members switching positions. The vote preceded another bill to require daily recitation of the pledge in schools, which passed 176 to 16. The liquor measure drew cross party opposition and lobbying from hotel and private clubs.
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Northumberland
James J. A. Gallagher
Bucks
Dead Addict Warns Don’t Start in Drug Film
Newtown Pa AP a jailed addict died after a 13 year heroin habit that peaked at 75 bags daily costing 750. He left a filmed confession warning youths against marijuana and hard drugs. The 29 year old son of a suburban teacher identified as Dennis spoke of drug progression and needle scars.
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Congress Takes Two Swipes At Nixon Programs In One Session
In Washington the House passed a $5 billion public service jobs bill for the unemployed over strong administration opposition. It also defeated a plan to unify twelve federal manpower programs under state control and backed a broader public works package. The votes signal a Democratic push as unemployment hovers near 6 percent, threatening presidential vetoes. The measure would trigger rapid federal funding starting at $200 million, rising to $1 billion annually for three years, plus extra for hard hit areas.
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Corry High School 50th anniversary commemoration
Elwin McCray, a 1921 graduate and retired journalism professor, writes a nostalgic account for the 50th anniversary of Corry High School’s commencement. His piece appears on Page 7 of today’s Journal, coinciding with the 1971 ceremony tonight.
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Corry High School
Elwin McCray
McCray
Help Comes Too Late In Drug Overdose
Two young people died of drug overdoses on hospital steps in New York City, bringing city's drug death toll to 423 and 424 for the year. Police noted neighbors described them as neighborhood kids, not heavy users, while a brother of one victim had died weeks earlier. Suspected OD cases prompted urgent rescue calls to St. Leee emergency ward.
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Provera
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John
Storm Spares Corry Amid Wide Area Damage
Corry escaped the worst of a severe storm that hit adjacent towns including Elgin Columbus Lottsville Mill Village and Edinboro. Route 6 between Corry and Union City was blocked briefly as trees and debris created hazards. In Columbus a barn was leveled a shed ripped from a house and a hog pen damaged. Major damage centered in nearby areas with scattered fallen trees reported.
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Donor Blood Drive Nears End At Corry YMCA
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile returns to the Corry YMCA next Monday aiming to collect 175 pints this fiscal year. About 350 pints are donated annually in Corry. collected blood goes to Buffalo Red Cross Center for distribution to local hospitals. In emergencies, fresh blood can reach Corry within two hours. Unused whole blood is broken into plasma and cells, then frozen for later use. Residents across Spartansburg Elgin Beaverdam Spring Columbus may benefit from the program and receive free blood when needed.
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