Spartansburg Fire Kills Man 65 At Home
A morning blaze in Spartansburg killed Harry A. Brown 65 of Main Street. His wife 66 was treated for smoke inhalation and guarded in Corry Memorial Hospital. Fire officials said the bedroom where the pair slept was heavily damaged and a smoke detector was still sounding. The coroner ruled death at the scene. Fire crews from Sparta Elgin Beaverdam and Corey responded with six units. Investigators considered an electrical cord shorting as a possible cause.
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Stow Murder Suspect Nabbed in Maine
Robert B. Sawyer 29, formerly of Sherman, N Y, was arrested outside a Portland motel by city police after a sheriff's department stakeout. He faces charges of second degree murder and first degree robbery in the February 11 gas station robbery killing of Jeanne Ann Hamm. Investigators tie the 9 mm handgun to the case. Sawyer was indicted by a Chautauqua County grand jury yesterday.
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Fire At SEMAC Mill In Sparta Township Undetermined
Investigation into the $100,000 blaze at the Sparta Wood Division of SEMAC in Sparta Township failed to find the origin. William Reese, owner, said a state police fire marshal was present, but no conclusion was reached and the case remains undetermined.
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Ready Move To Revitalize Scouting Here
Wilbur R. Schuldt of Marine Bank leads a community meeting at Corry Country Club on June 30 to energize the Scouting movement. Dr. Ray L. McGarvey of Meadow Brook Dairy will speak. the goal is to foster character, morality, and citizenship through local volunteer support and funding from the French Creek Council.
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French Creek Council
Amin Denies Attack, Says Honeymoon with Fifth Wife
American reporter Audrey Taylor in Kampala quotes Idi Amin saying he is alive and relaxing on a belated honeymoon with his wife Sarah. Kenyan agency reports a failed assassination attempt and mass Ugandan flee to Kenya, but independent confirmation is unavailable.
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New York
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Groom Takes Bride's Name In Marriage
PITTSBURGH AP Barry Alan Beaver became Alan Barry Owens after taking his bride Ellen Owens surname in a court-approved name change described as a beautiful expression of love. The 21 year-old student nurse swapped names to honor his wife’s line and to adjust initials, saying his family had no objection.
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Alan Barry Owens
Allegheny County
John Flaherty
Ellen Owens
Barry Owens
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25 Federal Housing Units Here In Corry
Mayor Mary Ann Kibler announced that Corry has been allocated 25 Section 8 housing units from HUD. Eligible residents include those in substandard housing or paying over 25 percent of income for rent. Participants may stay in current homes or relocate to compliant units, with criteria based on family size and income.
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Oil Tax Plan Proposes $28 Rebate To Adults Next Year
Congress seeks to fund energy plans with a crude oil tax raising gasoline by about 7.6 cents per gallon and funding an $28 per adult rebate next year. The House committee favors a one year payment, with adults only initially, possible $440 for couples through 1981, and extended future rebates.
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State budget talks drag as House patches school funding
In Harrisburg legislators hustled through a meager day of budget business. A Philadelphia member pushed an audit amendment that narrowly cleared, then debates over costs and relevance delayed votes. Newsprint and maps decorated the room as the session lingered past 2 pm with more amendments planned.
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