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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1970
Page
1
Dateline New York reports a solar eclipse moving at 1500 miles per hour along a wide path. Millions are expected to witness the event, noted as the last major eclipse near the United States this century.
Nearly 4,000 Erie County voters were purged for not voting in recent elections. Among 3,969 purged, 2,015 are Democrats, 1,903 Republicans, 51 miscellaneous. Only 1,323 reinstated. City totals 1,285 Democrats, 831 Republicans, 21 misc. Remainder: 1,072 Republicans, 730 Democrats, 30 misc. Reinstatements: 372 D, 153 R, 6 misc in city. 123 R, 369 D, 10 misc in county. Voters may register again to regain rights.
In Los Angeles a judge appointed Charles Manson counsel after ruling he is unable to defend himself in the Tate murder case. Manson protested, insisting he cannot be given an attorney, while three followers were held in contempt for shouting. Judge Keene appointed Charles Hollopeter to defend Manson, saying trial would risk due process without a capable lawyer.
Harrisburg AP reports a mass protest and court bid failed to halt the new 6 percent insurance premium tax though repeal moves loom. Gov Shafer has not yet stated intent to sign or veto as lawmakers prepare next week to return and consider repeal options.
In Meadville Joyce Ann Miller charged in the October 28 1969 stabbing death of her brother in law Charles Gilliand claims her mother committed the act. District Attorney Shafer said jail staff overheard the claim prompting a court recess and a petition to withdraw the guilty plea was ordered. A hearing set for March 16 to decide on withdrawal. Shafer later opposed allowing the withdrawal.
Harrisburg AP Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania asks the Public Utility Commission for a five percent surcharge on all subscriber bills. The company says the increase would be under 50 cents monthly for the average home customer and requests April 1 implementation to bypass the usual 60 day rule. Surcharge aimed at offsetting new state taxes totaling over 27 million dollars since January 1 1970, nearly doubling 1968 taxes.
The Pennsylvania Association of Taxpayers declares a blacklist of any state senator or representative who backed the six percent insurance premium tax. Chairman Henry Otto says the vote shows disregard for voters and calls for the legislature to be voted out. The group, with members in more than 20 counties, will not back any candidate whose name appears on the list.
Gunmen seized Sean M Holly 40 the U S embassy labor attaché as he drove to the embassy and demanded the release of four jailed guerrillas within 48 hours. RAF held Holly at gunpoint and blocked roads in the capital while negotiating with the government.
Harrisburg based Commonwealth Court judge ruled a genuinely private club may regulate membership to exclude non-Caucasians while allowing non-members to use catering facilities the decision upholds an appeal by the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 107 of Harrisburg and overturns a state Human Relations Commission ruling. The judge called the lodge's refusal to serve non-Caucasians morally indefensible yet said private clubs remain exempt from public accommodation laws.
CHEER Inc announces its first annual meeting and officer election set for March 26 in the Moose Club Colonial Room. The group plans to send members of The Overcomers Club to the June 6 Tri-State Handicapped Bowling Tournament in Erie and a Titusville trip for about 30 league members. State Trooper John Evanko heads the bowling program and will join the youths at the tournament. The committee also approved Joseph Swift business services as auditors and authorized Mrs Norman Tarbell to attend the May President's Conference on the Handicapped in Washington DC.
In Rotherham England an AP report tells of a hospital patient trying to state his name after a dog bite. He says Woof and then Tam, claiming to be Mr William Woof the town s housing manager, showing his business card to prove it.
A CAIDC report shows using $120,000 with bank credit and PIDA backing to issue 18 loans ranging from $1,500 to $730,400. Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. received the largest loan for a new plant, while funds supported startups and expansions with state two percent financing and local bank co‑funding.
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