Muskie Narrowly Loses Lead in New Hampshire Primary
Edmund Muskie of Maine won the Democratic presidential preference vote but fell short of an absolute majority, leaving delegates split as McGovern gained momentum. With 38 percent of delegate votes counted, Muskie led 11 to 9, hinting at a possible split of the 20 delegate slots for the convention. In Florida next, the outcome remains open as McGovern and other contenders press on. Nixon dominated the Republican race with about 70 percent as he secured all 14 delegates in his sweep.
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N.H
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
New Hampshire
George S McGovern
South Dakota
Muskie
McGovern
Florida
New England
White House
Nixon
Corry Man Hospitalized After Crash Near Route 77
A Corry man, Lloyd Ruppersberger, 69, is in satisfactory condition at Corry Memorial Hospital after a two car collision on Route 77 near Route 69 at 5 20 pm yesterday. He crossed the centerline while negotiating a curve and hit Elmer Frankenfield, 37, of Spartansburg. Damages were about 600 each car. A second accident near Titusville on Route 8 at 7 10 am involved Edna Dowling and Hazel McKee after ice and snow caused a skid. A rural road south of Wattsburg also yielded a crash report from Monday night.
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Corry
Corry Memorial Hospital
Lloyd Ruppersberger
North Center Street
Ruppersberger
Elmer Frankenfield
RD. 2
Spartansburg
Spee
Titusville
Edna Dowling
Hazel McKee
Wattsburg
Charge Corry Girl In CAHS Drug Case
Corry police filed the first charge under the state Drug Device and Cosmetic Act in a case linked to Corry Area High School. An 11 year-old girl allegedly gave gum laced with an acid base drug, probably LSD, to another teen who became violently ill. The case moves to juvenile court as police consider further charges.
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Corry
CAHS
Kenneth Nichols
Corry Area High School
Corry Memorial Hospital
Giy
Troop E
Lawrence Park
Nichols
First day lottery sales across Corry raise modest totals
On the opening day of Pennsylvania's new lottery tickets, Corry agencies sold 1,500 of 6,750 tickets, with Connie's Super Market selling all 250 allotted within hours. Josephine Frisina said 2,000 more tickets were added to restock. Other outlets like Eckerd Drug Stores and local retailers reported varied results, while nearby Warren merchants showed stronger demand at places such as Smith's Bait Shop and A&P Market. Tickets cost 50 cents and may be bought by adults for juveniles as gifts. under 21 winners can claim prizes.
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Corry
Connie's Super Market
Josephine Frisina
Eckerd Drug
Meadville
Titusville
Oil City
Eckerd
Corry Plaza
Corry Beverage Distributors
Rudy’s Bar
Sears Roebuck and Co
AGP
Warren
Smith's
A&p
Super Saver
Daley's Warren
Tomassoni & Sons Nursery
Sears Roebuck
Tax cuts push toward burial in Harrisburg
Harrisburg AP House Democratic leaders plan to bury an election year tax relief bill in committee after Senate approval. The measure would cut personal income tax, drop the intangibles levy and grant 5000 exemptions to the elderly, widowed, disabled and infirm. Senate Republicans championed the plan amid a projected surplus, while Democrats warn of higher costs and harmful cuts to essential programs. Gov. Shapp would need to sign if it ever passes House.
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House
Senate
John Stauffer
Rchester
Henry J. Cianfiani
Philadelphia
GOP
House Appropriations
Martin P. Mullen
House Democratic Caucus
Harry A. Englehart Jr
Cambria
Shapp
Defense Says FBI Informer Made Up Tale
In Harrisburg the defense questions FBI informer Boyd Douglas Jr alleging fabrication of testimony in the Philip Berrigan conspiracy trial. Ramsey Clark leads the defense claiming Douglas was an FBI plant while Douglas insists he did not fabricate discussions of explosives and kidnapping. Separately in New York the Victor Herbert Foundation donates $15,000 to Julliard for a Victor Herbert Scholarship announced by the composer’s daughter.
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Harrisburg
FBI
Boyd Douglas, Jr
Philip Berrigan
Exconvict
Ramsey Clark
Douglas
Lewisburg
Berrigan
Henry Kissinger
Washington, D.C
Plane Bombing Recalls TWA Extortion Plot At Las Vegas
An unexplained bomb exploded in a Trans World Airlines Boeing 707 at McCarran Airport Las Vegas after two searches and armed guards. The blast damaged the forward fuselage but did not injure anyone aboard. Investigators pursue the extortion case amid a worldwide TWA bomb threat. airport operations were briefly halted and several planes searched.
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Trans World Airlines
TWA
New York
Wyre
FBI
Sheriff's Department
Lonis Mills
McCarran
Kansas City
St. Louis
Cleveland
London
Ambulance Service Sold To Local Man In Corry
At a Corry Ambulance Special Committee meeting, Robert E. Wharton agreed to buy the Corry Ambulance Service from Clifford Holcomb. Wharton will run administratively with a manager to be named. Holcomb stays in advisory capacity. Sale contingent on city and area governing bodies actions. Existing staff plan to continue, with meetings planned to settle details. Wharton cites service continuity and continued medical facilities as key. Committee members included Ray Amy William Halfast and Lawrence Miller.
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Corry
Robert E. Wharton
Clifford Holcomb
Wharton
Wharton Business Service
South Center Street
Wharton and
Holcomb
P Wharton
Charles Mack Sr
Charles Mack Jr
Jerry Walsh
Donald McCaslin
Alan Benson
James Hurlbut
David Turner
James Chris
Randy ‘Tripp
Wharton and Holcomb
Ray Amy
William Halfast
Lawrence Miller
Marine Bank Wins Renewal Loan Bid in Corry
Marine Bank of Corry secured the $325,000 renewal project note loan with a 2.75 percent bid, the lowest among five bids opened for the Fourth Ward Urban Renewal Project. Deputy director Mrs. Virginia Nuzzo noted local banks breaking through with a successful bid, funded by HUD, to cover property acquisitions, operating costs, and relocation payments in the Corry renewal area.
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Virginia Nuzzo
Fourth Ward
Marvin McHale
Marine Bank of Corry
Nuzzo
Pryor
Marine Bank of
Marine
Pittsburgh National Bank of Pittsburgh
Banker's Trust Company of New York
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