Government weighs rail nationalization as Penn Central aid sought
Washington AP John Volpe warned Congress the government may nationalize the rails if federal aid is blocked for Penn Central and others. He urged $750 million emergency support amid doubts about Penn Central's recovery prospects. Kennedy in Chicago urged a desperate rescue but time shortages limited options. Committee responses varied and at times showed anger.
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John Volpe
Congress
Penn Central
Volpe
House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
James Harvey
R-Mich
Charles Baker
Brock Adams
D-Wash
James Beggs
J. J. Pickle
D-Tex
Adams
Fred Rooney
D-Pa
State Advises City To Pay Utility Tax
The state Department of Revenue says the tax on municipally owned utilities, including Corry’s sewage plant, must be collected by law. Corry has delayed payment awaiting Senate action to repeal the tax, but officials urge immediate compliance to avoid penalties and interest.
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Corry
State Senate
Harrisburg
Senate
State Department of Revenue
Warner M. Depuy
Secretary of Revenue
Department of Revenue
Police Firemen Open Contract Talks With City
City negotiates with police and fire departments over new labor contracts. State law allows up to $500 to hire a local labor negotiator as talks begin. Police may seek arbitration if talks fail. Firemen appear to go it alone for now.
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Erie
Edwardee
Cochranton Youth Drowns In French Creek
A Cochranton area youth James D Sturey 17 drowned while attempting to swim French Creek near Holobar's Beach south of Cochranton The body was recovered at 525 pm in 10 feet of water by Crawford County Firemen's Search and Recovery team after two companions could not hold him up He was a senior at Cochranton High School and the coroner ruled accidental drowning due to asphyxiation
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Cochranton
James D. Sturey
French Creek
Sturey
Walter’ Dunn
Dumn
Crawford County Firemen
S.C. Sturey
Wilbur C. Thomas
Thomas
Cochranton High School
Seek To Override Presidential Veto
Washington AP Democrats push to override Nixon veto of a 1.25 billion hospital construction bill seeking political gain ahead of elections. GOP divisions emerge over supporting the veto while rail loan aid and education funding loom. Senate fate hinges on a two thirds vote as Republicans weigh rallying behind the president. Another item notes Kentucky tourist spending reached 370 million dollars last year, up 25 million from 1968.
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Washington
House
Nixon
Congress
GOP
White House
Senate
Frankfort
Kentucky
Area Attorney Killed In Crash In Port Allegany
Elton Carlson, 40, a well known Port Allegany attorney, died when his car went through guard rails and plunged 100 feet into the Allegheny River on Route 6 near the borough early yesterday. Deputy Coroner Howard Walters said investigation continues and a certificate of accidental death will be issued. Police Chief Albert Glauser found the car in the water after patrol spotted damaged rails.
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Port Allegany
Elton Carlson
Route
Allegheny River
Howard Walters
Carlson
Albert Glauser
Senate Repeals Vietnam War Legality Pact
A Senate repeal of the Gulf of Tonkin resolution is led by Republicans amid a Cambodia debate. The measure would curb wartime authority used to justify troop deployment, while Democrats warn of partisan use. Amendments and timing stretch into the July 4 recess, with prospects for final action uncertain.
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Washington
Gulf of Tonkin
Lyndon B. Johnson
U.S
Congress
House
Vietnam
Tonkin Gulf
Sen
J.W. Fulbright
Nixon
Fulbright
Foreign Relations Committee
Dole
Johnson
Tonkin
Hollings
Cambodia
Jack Miller
Rtowa
Iowa Republican
Turkey
South Korea
Hugh Scott
Mike Mansfield
Elderly Woman and Son Jailed Over Slaying Incident
Edna Cook Stone and her son Don Stone were arraigned in Allegheny County on serious charges after Ernest Caldwell, 12, was struck in the head while playing near their Manchester area home. The slaying sparked firebombings and brick throwing with a car from Ohio linked to the scene. Stone, a former photographer, had been free on bond prior to surrendering on an accessory charge.
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Bittsburgh
Manchester
Edna Cook Stone
Don Stone
Allegheny County
Stone
Pittsburgh
Canton
Ohio
Ernest Caldwell
GAO finds unsanitary conditions at U.S. meat plants
A congressional watchdog report cites filthy conditions and cockroaches in meat-packing plants certified by the Agriculture Department. GAO says inspectors faced resistance from plant managers and a lack of support within the consumer service, demanding a full Department of Agriculture investigation into federal meat standards.
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Washington
Congressional
Department
Keting Service
Ality
Department of Agriculture
Ribleoff
GAO
S Consumer Service
Two Youths Hammer Away At Autos
Jamestown youths Robert W. Morrell and Brian Nelson were arrested after about 25 car vandalism complaints. Both are charged with second degree criminal mischief for about 250 dollars in damage using a sledge hammer. Nelson also faces unlawful fireworks possession.
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Jamestown
N.Y
Robert W. Morrell
Brian 5
Nelson
Kenneth B. Magown
Burton Pitts
Lester W. Berglund
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