31 Mar 1971
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1971
Page
1
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Washington AP reports Interior Department findings show unsafe levels of arsenic and cadmium in more than 50 public water sources across several states including Pennsylvania. The Geological Survey notes mercury and cobalt across samples, with 8 percent exceeding health limits and 22 percent at undesirable levels.
Public reaction grew to the murder conviction of Army Lt. William L. Calley Jr. with vows to overturn the verdict. Activists, veterans, and officials cite appeals for clemency, petition drives, and calls for presidential pardon amid widespread opposition to Calley’s sentence for the My Lai massacre.
Washington reports three Ohio public water sources tested by Interior Department arsenic at the recommended limit of 10 micrograms per liter. Meander Creek Reservoir Youngstown Nimishillen Creek North Industry and Lake Erie Toledo matched the limit. The Geological Survey study followed mercury findings and found no Ohio sources with cadmium or other toxins within the spot check.
The U S Parole Board faces a decision on James R Hoffa between freedom or continued imprisonment with a potential to resume control of the Teamsters Union The board would set conditions if parole is granted and Hoffa could challenge any restriction in court Hoffa has been jailed since 1967 for jury tampering and awaits the Miami Beach convention where elections will name the next president of the 2 million member union The Justice Department will not oppose parole and officials say Hoffa could win the presidency if available but a restricted return might prompt further legal action
Rep Forest Hopkins of North East urges Jacob Kassab acting secretary of transportation to announce extensions of auto registration renewal deadlines at least two and a half weeks in advance. He argues the current policy unfairly penalizes average citizens while delaying plates for thousands who already applied earlier, calling the situation a fiasco and requesting an advance notice of extensions.
Colza Garage at Scotts Crossing road and East Main street extension expands to include a retail used car sale operation. Owners Chester and Stanley Hajec announce Merle VanCise as sales manager from Fitch Motors to lead the top line of vehicles under the VanCise in business brand.
Wayne Township secretary Roger Follett warns landfills are temporary and faulty. He cites blowing debris, groundwater leaching, and agricultural land loss, urging a shift to incineration for Corry and surrounding townships as cheaper and cleaner long term.
In Washington the House approved a compromise resolution calling for U S troop withdrawal from Indochina by January 3 with prisoner release efforts. The plan reached a broader pullout timeline than some leaders wanted, aiming for a Senate style unspecified deadline and broader withdrawal goals.
A 17 year old Oil City girl was found in Scheide Park under LSD influence and taken to the hospital. After escaping the ER she was returned by police and later questioned with her parents about recent LSD use and a Sunday alcohol mix. Authorities then turned the case to Venango County officials.
EPA launches rulemaking to establish nationwide standards on airborne emissions from large power plants incinerators and cement plants within 210 days and 180 days hearings. Next, within a year, rules cover emissions from any source of mercury beryllium and asbestos. Asbestos dust can cause serious lung disorders.
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