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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1971
Page
6
Capital voters choose a new congressional delegate with six candidates including Democrat Walter Fauntroy. Endorsements come from John Conyers, Charles Diggs, Jesse Jackson and Coretta King. Sixty percent threshold leads to runoff. winner gains Capitol Hill presence but cannot vote on House floor.
A Youngstown couple Edward Langford and Frances Langford, both bound over to the Erie County grand jury for a May term on murder charges after the stabbing death of Edward Dial at Perry Square Cafe. Dial, 37, died from chest wounds after a scuffle over a borrowed car. The pair, held in Erie County jail, declined to testify at the preliminary hearing.
Lt Gen Alejandro Lanusse and a military junta dismissed President Roberto Levingston and pledged to govern until democracy returns. Lanusse, backed by army, navy and air force, seeks civilian rule within one to two years while Levingston resigns in tears amid a clash over timely elections.
A state of emergency is declared in Wilmerding Russian Hill where 23 families face earthslides. Gov. Shapp commits 20000 relief funds as Council of Civil Defense organizes aid. Three families evacuated. trench work underway to divert water from seven springs. County warns slides may rupture gas lines as Lt. Gov. Kline pledges government support.
Boonville New York United States Snowmobile Association named Jimmy Sul of Harbor Creek Pennsylvania Snowmobile Driver of the Year. Sul won the title based on total points from prior races and judged overall skill despite not placing in Sundays final eliminations.
Warren officials consider adding a second story to the Rouse Home expansion to create 24 more beds and facilities at an estimated $400 000, with a further east-end addition for another 24 beds at about $200 000 The total project could reach roughly $600 000 amid a 37 person current waiting list and longer stated demand from county commissioners.
Four persons perished in two fires near Pittsburgh. On the North Side, a four year old boy and a five year old girl, Robin Adams and Michael Adams, died in a burning home as panicked children fled from the second floor. Their siblings Debbie 15, Peter 12, and a 13 year old helped. In Baldwin, an unidentified tenant died as fire swept an apartment, while onlooker Leo Hoerner collapsed nearby. Police said Glen and Janice Adams had left their children with a neighbor about 20 minutes before the blaze.
Gene Bloom delivered a 242 in the VFW Men's B League for top single game honors while Chester Czech posted a 629 in the Marine Classic League for top series. Other notable scores included Drake’s Supermarket Paul Onoley 201 202 Sonny Blakes Scouten Jr 219 Gordie Southwick 225 Marion Tripp 220 and Risket 201.
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