Value of New Nuclear Treaty Starts Dispute
United Nations diplomats view a newly approved disarmament treaty as a modest step, with many nations criticizing its limited scope. France and Red China abstain, while fears rise that South Africa and India may influence regional balance despite pledges from major powers.
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Africa
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Renewal Plan Unveiling Set For Tonight
Erie County Redevelopment Authority meets with Corry City Council tonight at Bea's Steak House starting 6 30 p m for dinner and a progress recap on the Fourth Ward urban renewal project The planing phase by John Blackson Associates is nearly complete and will be reviewed for potential changes before forwarding to HUD Philadelphia The Erie delegation includes City Engineer Administrator David Johnson and relocation officer M S Cobbett with Christopher Capatis heading the county planning office providing details.
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Corry’s
Bea’s
Fourth Ward
Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Philadelphia
John Blackson Associates
Erie
Blackson
David Johnson
M. S. Cobbett
Authority
Blackson Firm
Christopher Capatis
Erie County Planning Office
Ax Wielder's Sentencing Postponed Until June 24
Richard Smith, formerly of Snyder Circle and now in Jamestown, faces two counts of malicious mischief for ax damage to two Snyder Circle apartments owned by Mrs Lucille Church last August 28. Damages totaled about $3,000. He was previously found not guilty of attempted murder of Robert Church.
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Erie County
Richard Smith
Snyder Circle
Jamestown
Lucille Church
Smith
Robert Church
PUC Reviews North Center Street Crossing Plan
The Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission held a field investigation to widen and curb North Center Street from Columbus Avenue to the city line, crossing Pennsylvania Railroad tracks. A PUC rep, city officials, the highway department, and railroad representatives attended with local residents listening as the plan moves toward an on-site review and future hearing.
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Columbus Avenue
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City of
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State Highway Department
Railroad
Talks Drag as Blood Flows On In Vietnam
AP reports near the DMZ blood flows heavy as North Vietnamese U S peace talks drag in Paris. Marines describe renewed shelling and casualties with Corporal Robert Barnes among the wounded. Soldiers express grim morale yet intent to stay, hoping the fight ends soon and the U S proves commitment in Vietnam.
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Demilitarized Zone
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John Panichella
Greensburg
France
Viet Cong threaten 100 day Saigon rocket siege
Reports say Liberation Radio warned of a 100 day bombardment with 100 rockets against Saigon while residents were told to flee. US officials doubt the plan is feasible, noting possible one spectacular attack but unlikely to sustain it. Occasional shelling continued around the capital as ground actions persisted and leaflets urged civilians to move away.
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Frewsburg Man Guilty In U S Check Cashing Case
ERIE AP A Frewsburg man was convicted by a U S District Court jury of trying to cash a Treasury check for 3400 dollars issued as payment for land taken during the Kinzua Dam project. Charles Haluska Jr. faced nine hours of deliberation before the verdict. sentencing was deferred by Judge Gerald Weber.
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Treasury Department
Britain authorizes step in James Ray extradition to U S
The British government moved to begin extradition proceedings for James Earl Ray the man suspected of killing Martin Luther King Jr Home Secretary James Callaghan signed an order allowing Bow Street Magistrate to proceed with hearings expected within a week The Foreign Office confirmed the petition fits the 1831 treaty terms If Millon grants extradition Ray can appeal to the High Court within 15 days and then to the House of Lords within 14 more days. The case’s legal representation remained tight lipped as Scotland Yard continued its London inquiry and police sought a hotel receptionist who might help identify an accomplice.
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James Cal
Frank Milton
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Supreme Court
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Jane Nassau
Toronto
King
NRA Questions Right Post Office Sets New Rules On Gun Mailings
The NRA questions the legality of a Post Office move to curb mail order gun traffic while dealers expect business to continue until Congress acts. Postmaster General Watson ordered firearms clearly labeled and delivery blocked until local authorities are notified. Sawed off shotguns and short rifles will be banned unless sent to authorized law enforcement or military personnel.
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Congress
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Harold Gardenswartz
New Mexico
Postal Department
National Press Club
Firemen Here May Benefit Under Bill
Harrisburg report says legislation would let third class city firemen like Corry continue pension fund payments after twenty years service even if dismissed or retired early. Pensions would start at age 55, even if separation occurs before then, pending Senate Finance Committee action.
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Corry Red Cross Officials To Attend Erie Event
A Worry Chapter Red Cross delegation will attend a Labor Red Cross Institute dinner in Erie at the Erie Maennechor Club. Truman Solverud will speak as area manager of the Red Cross Eastern Area. A water safety demonstration follows at Tech Memorial High School pool with Shirley Comstock directing and Corry instructors Mrs Norman Tarbell and William Cochran among assistants. Erie Corry and Girard will be represented.
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Erie
Labor-Red Cross Institute
Erie Maennechor Club
Truman Solverud
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Shirley Comstock
Corry
Norman Tarbell
William Cochran
Lengthy court battles loom after Starbrick benzoyl chloride blast
Warren Car Co faces drawn out civil cross and counter suits as investigators refine facts weeks after the May 9 explosion that killed three and injured two. State Police and Fire Marshal Al Vota say wrapup may take months. Benzoyl Chloride, not the earlier base mix for weed killers, was the chemical involved. it was shipped by General Aniline and Film Corp from Graselli, NuJ, in a tank car leased from North American Car Corp of Chicago. The car, originally designed for LP gas, had been cleaned at Warren Car and Foundry Co. and was among four cars carrying the chemical with three others passing without incident. The thoroughness of the cleaning and cargo residue remain unclear.
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al Vota
Warren
General Analine and Film Corp
Graselli
Nuj
North American Car Corp
Chicago
Warren Car and Foundry Company
$198,210 judgement in fatal crash set in Hile
A federal judge in Hile awarded $198,210 to Mrs. Richard A. Lewkowicz and her three children after a fatal two car crash near Wattsburg involving co owner Charles LaRocca of North East. The ruling found LaRocca acted on personal business. Concord Inn and Hotel Corry were dismissed. LaRocca had been acquitted of involuntary manslaughter in a county court criminal trial. The action arose under the federal Wrongful Death and Survival Act due to diversity of citizenship.
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Charles LaRotea
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Erie
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