Official and unofficial chase scene in Bradford crash
Facts from a Bradford fatal crash show Robert L. Scott 16 fled State Police after two unpaid gas stops at Mercer's Garage Elgin and Corry chase ended when his head hit the windshield. Troopers denied firing as rumors swirled. Journal launched a detailed investigation into the incident and timeline.
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William Lord
Corry Plaza
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Cleveland
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Ohio
Tighten Screws On Hijackers Tighten Screws On Hijackers
Washington AP report says government moves to curb air crimes on two fronts. FAA rules require airports to designate air operations areas and upgrade security within 90 days. DOJ orders 93 U.S. attorneys to push speedy trials for hijackings extortion and bomb threats and ensure publicity. President Nixon had mobilized security forces to counter these threats.
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Airport Operators Council International
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Nixon
CAHS Welcomes Exchange Students
Corry Area High School hosted American Field Service day with exchange students from nine nations touring the campus. They gave an assembly on backgrounds, visited classes, and attended a tea. Journal photographer captured scenes with listed students from Philippines to Yugoslavia and Brazil, noting participants from several sending schools.
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Corry
Journal
Camera
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Philippines
Wattsburg Area High School
Ilse Schmid
Austria
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City Eyes Demolition On Renewal Properties In Corry
The Renewal Authority let a bid for razing the Boston House and George Hartley’s rear building in the Fourth Ward project. Low bid by Mown Demolition Co. at 600. Hartley refuses $6,500 offer and move-out, prompting possible court action under eminent domain. If settled, deed transfers precede PA DOT roadway work planned from Northwest Street. In other PA news, Duquesne Light to retire last two coal units at Colfax to meet pollution rules, with power replaced.
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Doc” Long
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Highway Department
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First Avenue
Harrisburg, Pa
Public Utility Commission
Duquesne Light Co
Pittsburgh
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Springdale
Allegheny County
Young Mother Slain on Arctic Frontier Traps Family Hardship
In Fairbanks Alaska AP Mike Holland a 29 year old widower struggles to rebuild after his wife Sue Holland 21 was killed by exposure near their Yukon River cabin. She froze during a solo 30 mile snow machine trip from Stevens Village as temperatures plunged to 45 below zero. He plans to return to the Yukon to raise their infant son and rebuild a trapping life despite grief and isolation.
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Alaska
Mike Holland
Yukon River
Arctic Circle
Associated Press
United States
Sue Holland
Holland
Havertown
Stevens Village
Alabama
Corry Man Hit By Car In City Street Crash
A 68 year old Corry man, Ralph Perkins of East Smith street, was struck by a northbound car driven by Robert Field on North Center street near Franklin. Perkins suffered multiple injuries including two broken legs and a deep head laceration, and was hospitalized in serious condition. Field said Perkins abruptly stepped into the path of the car, and the vehicle traveled about 50 feet before stopping.
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North Center Street
Yelock
Corry Memorial Hospital
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East Smith Street
Julius Wotus
Perkins
Robert Field
Field
Wotus
Franklin Street
Corry Ambulance Service
Prison Riot in Walpole Prison Tied to Racial Tensions
About 150 inmates at Walpole State Prison burned the library and smashed property after a black inmate was stabbed. State officials said the outburst had racial overtones. Troopers stood by as 100 plus officers guarded the facility. by early morning all prisoners were confined.
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Walpole, Mass
Walpole State Prison
Foxboro
Correction
John Boone
Boone
Dita Beard Denies Forged Memo Linking ITT to Convention
Washington AP reports ITT lobbyist Dita Beard says a memorandum used by Jack Anderson to tie ITT’s convention funding to antitrust settlements is a forgery. Beard, hospitalized in Denver, asserts she wrote a spring interoffice memo not the one cited by Anderson. Senate Judiciary plans sworn testimony to resolve contradictions.
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International Telephone & Telegraph Corp
Jack Anderson
ITT
Dita Beard
Anderson
Beard
Rocky Mountain Osteopathic Hospital
Denver
David Fleming
Senate
Hugh Scott
W. R. Merriam
San Diego
John) Mitchell
Fleming
Maple Sap Runs Start As Northwestern Pa Makers Prep
Maple sap starts to run across Northwestern Pennsylvania as local sugar houses prepare. Harry Burrows, a leading regional producer, taps 1 700 trees and moves to ready equipment. He notes snow in Stewart road area slows sap by stabilizing temperatures. Burrows expects 1 000 to 1 500 gallons of finished product after next week, selling mainly to manufacturers using low grade syrup for flavor and nationwide markets.
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Harry Burrows
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Stewart Road
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United States
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