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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1976
Page
3
Pennsylvania moves to regulate lobbyists as a state government branch expands oversight. The law now applies to paid and unpaid lobbyists spending over 300 per month, with penalties for violations. Ex-Gov. age and health led to a jail term stay in a Montana case.
Lawmakers debate a municipal annexation act as officials warn against centralizing powers. Officials from townships across Pennsylvania fear loss of local control and tax revenue as bills would let cities annex land without voter approval. Separate notes cover Hemp-Meld and Shelby Ohio factory funding concerns.
Rochester AP report says Sister Maureen Carol Murphy a 38 year old nun and elementary principal in Pittsford was indicted by a Monroe County grand jury on first degree manslaughter in the death of an infant born in a convent room at Our Lady of Lourdes in Brighton. The panel did not charge second degree murder noting extreme emotional disturbance. She pleaded innocent at arraignment and remains free on $500 bail through the proceedings.
Washington AP reports the Justice Department weighs a civil suit to recover public funds paid to Elizabeth Ray as an alleged government payroll mistress of Rep Wayne Hays. Ray claims relationships with other congressmen, while Hays steps back from a leadership post awaiting probe results. The False Claims Act could allow double recovery plus penalties.
AP reports a 29 year old Vietnam veteran named T plans to continue swimming the river as long as possible despite doctors advising rest. Jones, author of Quit It a Four Letter Word, notes the swimmer weighs 140 pounds and stands 5 feet 9 inches, while rival Thompson at 6 feet and about 200 pounds may be limited by commitments along the river.
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