U S Fighters Hit North Vietnam in Heavy Strikes
U S fighter bombers mounted more than 250 strikes across North Vietnam from Hanoi to Vinh, destroying or damaging bridges trucks surface craft and storage facilities. Four Air Force F4 Phantoms downed a MIG 19 while reporting no American losses amid weather hampering raids.
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Saigon
Hanoi
Vinh
North Vietnam
U.S. Command
Air Force
Navy
Marine
U.S
South Vietnam
Phu My
Binh Dinh
Kontum
Highlands
CAP Offers Flight Orientation in Corry
Abbey Memorial Squadron 504 CAP opens its flight orientation program to all Corry groups. Lt. Stephen Reynolds says one Corry youth and a CAP cadet will fly monthly for 30 minutes, beginning June 26. Applications are available from Mrs. Alice M. Carnike.
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Corry
Abbey Memorial Squadron 504
Civil Air Patrol
Stephen Reynolds
Alice M. Carnike
One Charged After Massive Drug Raid
Lawrence Park resident Ralph Lee Fucci Jr. was charged with possession of marijuana after a Waterford party raid by state police from Erie Warren Corry Meadville and Girard. He was arraigned before District Justice Anna McCall and released on 1000 dollar bond. Police expect more arrests from Sundays raid.
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Lawrence Park
Ralph Lee Fucci Jr
RD. 1
Waterford
Erie
Warren
Corry
Meadville
Girard
Pucci
Anna McCall
Dem Platform Panel Hears Cries For Jobs
In Pittsburgh AP reports unemployed steelworker Sue Loieman warns he may end up in county jail if he cannot find work. Testimony inflames platform writers with calls to boost job creation and close corporate tax loopholes. Edward Kennedy and economists urge federal job programs and employer of last resort while workers recount layoffs and failed training.
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Pittsburgh
Sue Loieman
Democratic Platform Committee
Natly
Coleman
Platform
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Nixon
California
United States
Kennedy
Walter W. Heller
John F. Kennedy
Anoner
Arthur M. Okun
Noreen Calanagan
Dan Samatls
Joseph Reichard
I.W. Abel
United Steelworkers
Afl-Cio
Abel
Philip M. Stern
Businesses Colleges Attract CAHS Senior Class of 1972
Over 40 percent of Corry Area High School seniors will pursue higher education after graduation. Of 240 graduates, 102 enter colleges or technical schools totaling 42.5 percent, with 58 at private colleges, 13 at state colleges, and 2 at community colleges.
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Corry Area High School
Leaders Predict Easy Approval Speedy Arms Pact OK Seen
Washington reports say congressional leaders expect rapid ratification of Nixon Moscow arms limitation accords after a briefing by Nixon and Kissinger. Mansfield and Scott, among 30 leaders, say the briefing was persuasive and foresee quick approval, with one section requiring a simple majority and another needing two-thirds.
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Washington
Nixon
Moscow
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Hugh Scott
House
Henry A Kissinger
Mansfield
Congress
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Soviet Union
United States
Hijacked Western jets land after $500,000 ransom paid
A young hijacker with alleged accomplices seized two Western Airlines jets on the West Coast. He obtained a $500,000 ransom, released about half the passengers in San Francisco, and directed the planes toward New York and Algiers. The incident involved 48 aboard the first flight and 41 aboard the second, with ongoing confusion over demands including Angela Davis.
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New York
Western Airlines
West Coast
Algiers
Kennedy International Airport
San Francisco
Kennedy
Seattle
Ken Erickson
Western
Salt Lake
Federal Aviation
San Jose
Calif
Students For A Democratic Society
San Francisco International Airport
Las Vegas
Nev
Angela Davis
U.S
Pilot Rescued After 23 Days in Enemy Territory
U S Air Force Capt Roger C Locher, shot down May 10 on his 107th mission, survived 23 days hiding in North Vietnam. Detections within 20 feet by retreating troops, rescued by a fleet of 30 to 40 aircraft amid enemy fire northwest of Hanoi. His crewmate remains missing. Locher weighed 150 pounds, shaved for morale, and endured with rain, fruit, and imagined beer.
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Saigon
Roger C. Locher
Sabetha
Kan
Hanoi
Locher
Air Force
Thailand
North Vietnam
Laos
South Vietnam
Salvation Army to open four bowling alleys soon
The Salvation Army expects its four remaining bowling alleys to be ready shortly after installing semi automatic pinsetters. The pinsetters were bought used from the Eagles Club in Titusville and installed by volunteers led by Capt. James Korp. Proceeds from selling four alleys funded the purchase and the lanes will serve CHEER Inc and other groups including scouts and seniors, while the former bowling area becomes a youth recreation space.
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Salvation Army
Eagles Club
Titusville
James Korp
Citadel
VFW
AMF
Orp
Cheer, Inc
Youth 14 Killed In Two Car Crash Near Jamestown
A 14 year old Jamestown area youth died after being thrown through the roof of a convertible in a two car crash in South Shenango Township. Airy Lee McElhaney died at Greenville Hospital from a fractured skull. The victim was a passenger in a convertible driven by his brother Dean S McElhaney who also sustained injuries. The other driver Susan R Payle 21 of Jamestown faced observation after the collision.
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Meadville
Jamestown
Shenango Township
Airy Lee McElhaney
R.D
Greenville Hospital
John Thomas
Mercer County
Dean S. McElhaney
Penn Disposal Fined For Violations In Erie County Landfill
Penn Disposal, Inc. was found guilty of failing to cover refuse at its Wayne Township landfill in Erie County. The firm faced a $50 fine plus court costs after Erie County Health Department and Environmental Strike Force complaints. Officials blamed muddy ground and a blown fence as factors, noting Gorniak Brothers of Erie underutilized equipment and a contracting lapse as Gorniak’s agreement expired.
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Penn Disposal, Inc
Wayne Township
Penn Disposal
Erie County
Porter Auer
Suer
Erie County Health Department
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources
Gorniak Brothers of
Erie
Gorniak
Journal
Seek Permanent Meals Funds in Working Meeting
Corry Meals on Wheels and GECAC discussed securing permanent funding at a closed meeting held at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Local committee members Mrs Jane Pless Mrs Edward Zarger and William Eaton met with Edward Geiger deputy director of GECAC and Mrs Angie Pavlovich who oversees county meals programs. The group weighed continuing support beyond September and whether federal aid would resume October 1. Funds for Corry Albion and Union City are provided by GECAC, the regional arm of the Office of Economic Opportunity.
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St. Paul Lutherans Church
Jane Pless
Edward Zarger
William S. Eaton
Edward Geiger
GECAC
Angie Pavlovich
Ubt
Corry
Albion
Union City
Federal Office of Economic Opportunity
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CAP
Edward Kennedy
Massachusets
West
Dem
CAHS
Pennsylvania State University
Slation State College
Grove City College
Bryant and Stratton Business Institute
Scott
Kissinger
Corry Meals On Wheels Committee
Greater Erie Community Civic Action Committee
Wuth
Eaton
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