World Pilots to Strike Worldwide Over Hijacking Dangers
The International Federation of Airline Pilots Associations says 64 nations including the United States will strike for 24 hours starting Monday to protest hijackings. ALPA's John J. O'Donnell urged global airline action and UN Security Council action, stressing pilots’ responsibility for passenger safety and signaling broad but not anti US airline sentiment.
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United States
International Federation of Airline Pilots Associations
Washington
U.S. Air Line Pilots Association
Federation
Ola Forsberg
U.S
John J. O'Donnell
Alpa Eee
United Nations Security Council
O'Donnell
ALPA
Security Council
U.N
Kurt Waldheim
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Waldheim
Forsberg
Wayne Bridge Repair Out For Another Year
Erie County commissioners pause Wayne Township Mill Road bridge repair amid two ton limit concerns. Estimated $105,000 needed, with Corry and Clymer school districts backing the push due to bus route detours. Weir calls for broader dialogue including township, county, and Pennsylvania DOT officials, plus school input. only $8,000 current year funds allotted. budget sent to Harrisburg.
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Leo Weir
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Harrisburg
Weir
Frustrated tax payer holds officers hostage in Memphis
Three state tax agents were stripped and sent into the street by LaSaunders Hudson, who then held another man hostage for eight hours to demand a meeting with Gov. Winfield Dunn over a 167 dollar back tax dispute. Hudson, co owner of a dry cleaning firm, later met Dunn at a downtown hotel and said he could not pay the taxes. He was taken into custody after the standoff and kept in Memphis jail pending further talks.
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Tuminello
Pa. Democrats Split Budget Clash Delays House Action
After a four hour budget parley between urban and rural Democrats, the Pennsylvania House postponed a final vote on Gov. Shapp's budget until next week. GOP leaders back $188 million in cuts to fund a 2 percent personal income tax rate and a 9 percent corporate levy.
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House OKs $28.6 Billion for Labor and HEW Programs
The House passed a 28.6 billion dollar appropriations bill for Labor and Health Education and Welfare by 277 to 60. It adds 1.27 billion above Nixon's request, funding health and education, with 912 million in committee totals and 364 million for K-12 programs. The measure awaits Senate action as debate centers on a possible presidential veto and election year politics.
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Senate votes to scuttle Subversive Activities Board
Washington AP The Senate voted 42 to 25 to end the Subversive Activities Control Board SACB and strip its 450000 dollar next year appropriation. Sen Sam Ervin called it an abomination and said its sole function was to intimidate people. The House previously approved its budget and a conference may be required.
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Mayor Proclaims Prayer Day For Peace In Erie Diocese
Mayor Edward Zarger acting for St. Thomas Church proclaimed Monday a day of prayers for peace as part of the Erie Catholic Diocese crusade for peace. Rev. Cyril Cooper says Catholics from the Corry area will join in the nationwide event. Our Lady of Fatima statue, blessed by Pope Paul VI, will visit St. Thomas at 7 p.m. and the public is invited to attend.
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Erie
Crusade For Peace
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Pope Paul VI
United States
St. Thomas
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Shapp vetoes bill curbing agriculture secretary powers
Gov. Shapp in Harrisburg vetoed a measure to remove the agriculture secretary’s control of about 400000 dollars yearly from harness racing funds for research. Critics said funds were diverted to rural poverty programs. The proposed 14 member panel would include McHale and other interest reps, risking conflicts of interest. Also reported, William S. Jacobs Jr., longtime Pittsburgh Press editor, died at 53.
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Pennsylvania
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McHale
Pennsylvania State Council of Farm Organizations
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Pennsylvania Association of County Fairs
Pittsburgh
William S. Jacobs Jr
Pittsburgh Press
Miss Pennsylvania baton twirler wins prelim talent
Nancy Adele Moffitt of Butler County won the preliminary talent competition at the Miss Pennsylvania pageant in Hershey. Miss Allegheny County won swimsuit judging as the second round opened, with Moffitt praised for her baton routine and three batons at once.
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Memphis State
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Hal David
Barbara Lou
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