Phnom Penh Evacuees Describe “Dead City” Amid Cambodian Exodus
The last 550 foreigners crossed into Thailand as reports split between Khmer Rouge brutality and moments of mercy. Evacuees described a scorched, decaying capital with bodies and abandoned goods, while some said soldiers offered coconut milk and oranges along the 200 mile road to the border.
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Associated Press
Phnom Penh
Thailand
Khmer Rouge
Bangkok
United States
Jiny
Washington
South Vietnam
George Esper
Peter A Rett
Tran van Tra
Military Administration Committee
Saigon
Esper
Independence Palace
Nguyen van Thien
Freedom Bridge
Aranyaprathet
Red Cross
U.S
Bonnefous
Med Cross
Denis D. Gray
Chhay Born Lay
Mayor Urges Immediate RR Crossings Repairs
Mayor Mary Ann Kibler warned the city faces a potential lawsuit for delaying repairs at the main railroad crossings after a Center Street incident where a local woman tripped and bruised herself. Streets director David Miller said repair work on Lackawanna tracks would start soon, with Penn Central tracks possibly repaired by city crews at one crossing a week.
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Mary Ann Kibler
Center Street
David Miller
City Streets
Tsme Lackawanna
Penn Central
Kibler
the’ Journal Today
Charge Warren Man For Burglary Here
Ernest M. Proctor a 37 year old Warren man was arrested on burglary and receiving stolen goods charges tied to a December last year break in at Sciota Lumber Company Walker road. He was held on an assault case and transferred from Mayville jail after waiving extradition posting $1000 bail.
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Warren
Sciota Lumber Company
Walker Road
Chautauqua County
Mayville
Ernest M. Proctor
Proctor
New York
Clymer
New York State
Lumber Company
Wholesale Prices Rise 1.5 Percent in April
The Labor Department reports April wholesale prices increased 1.5 percent reversing a four month decline. Farm and food prices surged 4.8 percent, led by livestock and fresh fruits and vegetables, while industrial commodities rose 0.1 percent. The surge suggests possible higher retail grocery prices ahead.
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Washington
Labor Department
Ford Administration
Tractor Crash Blamed on Deep Rural Ruts Near Wattsburg
An 83 year old farmer, Sibley Hubbell of Union City, died when his tractor flipped on Lyons Road in Township after its front wheel dropped into a deep rut. State Police said the rear wheel pinned him, causing instant death at about 8 this morning.
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Wattsburg
Corry Barracks
Sibley Hubbell
R.D. 4
Union City
Hubbell
Lyons Road
Township
Social Security Taxes Probably Will Increase
Washington AP report notes taxes for Social Security may rise to keep the retirement system solvent. Cardwell and Rep. Burke signal no benefit cuts for current or future retirees. Potential fixes under study include higher taxes for high earners, broader payroll taxes, or using general revenues. The current 5.85 percent tax on both employer and employee applies to wages up to 14,100 with higher earners untaxed on excess portions.
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Washington
Social Security
James B. Cardwell
James A. Burke
D-Mass
Burke
House
Cardwell
Congress
Social Security Trustees
Two Brothers Jailed Briefly in Corry Warrants
City police arrested Dennis J. Higby 22 and Ricky E. Higby 20 of Corry on Warren County warrants issued by District Justice Suzanne Hodges Sugar Grove. Dennis faced harassment and public drunkenness charges while Ricky faced underage drinking and disorderly conduct. Both were placed in lockup briefly, paid fines, and were released with citations for local offenses.
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Corry Brothers
Warren County
Suzanne Hodges
Sugar Grove
Dennis J. Higby
Ricky E. Higby
B.D. 1
Corry
Dennis
Ricky
Warren
East Main Street
Burned girl aided by parents held for child endangering
Titusville couple John Wesley Lines II and Shirly Mae Lines of R D 4 were charged with endangering the life of a child for allegedly failing to seek medical care for their daughter Jean Lynn, 6, after a dress fire on April to weeks. The girl was treated at Titusville Hospital and listed in satisfactory condition. The Lines posted nominal bond after waiving a preliminary hearing.
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Titusville
Corry
John Wesley Lines NI
Wie
Shirly Mae
R.D
Jean Lynn
Titusville Hospital
Ronald Cole
Cyclist Hurt In Crash Near Union City
Union City youth Philips Thomas, 19, sustained a fractured pelvis and multiple injuries after his motorcycle collided with a tractor driven by James Gregor, 33, three miles north of Union City on Route 8. Police report Gregor turned left without signaling. Thomas passed the tractor. Damages totaled $3,500.
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Union City
Memorial Hospital
Philips Thomas
R.D
Thomas
James Gregor
Gregor
Robbers Kill Priest Nun and Housekeeper at Edgard Church
In Edgard Louisiana two gunmen robbed St John the Baptist Church killing Father J Alcide Clement Sister Mary Patrick Harrington and Leah Lejeune. They escaped with 600 after beating and stabbing victims in the rectory and offices. An extensive search followed as Sheriff Lester J Miller described the scene and actions of the victims.
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Edgard
Pope Jobin
New Orleans
Mississippi River
St. John the Baptist Church
J. Alcide Clement
Mary Patrick Harrington
Leah le
Archbishop Hannan
Louisiana
Sugar Belt
Lester J. Miller
Father Clement
Leopold St. Pierre
Millet
St. Pierre
Man Pleads To Assault Not Murder In Clymer Beating Case
A Clymer man charged with attempted murder for the beating of Luther Mason pleaded guilty to first degree assault in Mayville. William Milburn, 22, was ordered held until sentencing on July 28 by Judge Lee Towne Adams. Co-defendants Ernest Proctor and Milton Swanson faced extradition and trial issues, with Swanson remaining a fugitive. Frank Mazzei, convicted of extortion, sought to appeal to the Third Circuit to keep his Senate seat pending further appeal.
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Clymer
Mayville
William R. Milburn
R.D
Chautauqua County
Lee Towne Adams
Adams
Milburn
Ernest M. Proctor
Warren
Milton C. Swanson
R.D. J
Swanson
Warren Court
Albany
Mazzel
Philadelphia
Frank Mazzei
3Rd Circuit Court of Appeals
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Joanne Potts
Omaha
Mrs. Potts
Marc Bonnefous
Culliton Ice Co
Buffalo
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