Military Brass Fearful They Can't Meet Cambodia Pullout
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird told the Senate that several thousand U.S. troops have already withdrawn from Cambodia with more to follow by week’s end. He said major sanctuaries destruction should be finished by June 15 and that all U.S. forces will be out by June 30, despite opposition to a Senate cap on forces. He stressed South Vietnamese capability to handle future operations, and noted COSVN beyond the 21.7 mile limit as a potential target.
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Melvin R. Laird
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Cambodia
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Congress
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Thailand
North Vietnam
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Nation's Largest Gambling Raid Arrests Hit 58
In a five hour sweep more than 200 FBI agents raided 58 Detroit area locations and Flint on Monday arresting 58 people. Nine suspects were released on bond while 58 face charges of conspiracy to violate interstate peep in aid of racketeering with potential maximum penalties.
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FBI
John N. Mitchell
Flint
U.S
James Brickley
Washington
Mitchell
Augusta unrest erupts after teen Black person passing
In Augusta Georgia a deadly racial clash erupted with six killed and over 60 wounded as fires roared through the city. Gov. Maddox ordered 200 guardsmen and 140 troopers after curfew was set and a black area sealed. Firefighters and troops battled more than 50 blazes and later airlifted reinforcements to curb the violence.
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Augusta
Georgia
National
Lester Maddox
Savannah
Tax Exoneration Deadline Set for May Thirty
Corry School Board announced a May 30 deadline for residents aged 72 and older to file for permanent exoneration from the school district per capita tax. 245 forms have been received since applications opened. eligible residents can obtain forms from William Miller at the Municipal Building Room 3. The permanent exoneration marks a shift from annual grants to ongoing relief, with officials noting the district can absorb the tax loss without hardship.
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Corry
James Howard
William Miller
Chief Warns Public After Rabies Suspects Found
Harrisburg tests were ordered on two potentially rabid animals, a dog and a woodchuck, after incidents near local homes. Police urge precautions for children and confinement of pets until official results are released. Belief in possible rabies is cautioned by Police Chief Frank Carnegie, who notes no alarm yet. The report also mentions a prison tractor incident at Rockview State Penitentiary in Bellefonte, where Clifton Scott of Philadelphia died.
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Carnegie
State Department of Health
Willie Lathrop
Shady Avenue
Bellefonte
Rockview State Penitentiary
Clifton Scott
Philadelphia
Mental Patients Families Hospitalized In Experiments
In San Francisco AP reports a new treatment places patients with family members in the hospital. Abrams and Fellner describe 128 family participants among 100 patients, with diagnoses made for families as well. About half of the families show disorders, and patient improvement correlates with family involvement and willingness to share responsibility. Patients stay about 17 days. families about 10, and the doctors stress collective treatment rather than isolating the patient.
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San Francisco
Abrams
Fellner
Obscene Book Probe Opens Scrutiny of Library Purchases
School superintendent Ray Elsen announced an investigation into how an obscene book reached the Corry Area High School library. The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe, purchased with federal ESEA funds, sparked questions about screening, circulation, and the purchase process amid possible broader review of district library selections. The probe could extend to federal program procedures and involve local leaders as the district tightens controls.
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Ray Elsen
Corry Area
Rem
Washington
Tom Wolfe
the Journal
Journal
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Brant
Elsen
American Library Association
School Library Journal
ESEA
Open Annual UJA Fund Drive Here
Letters to more than 150 Corry residents are in the mail today for the annual United Jewish Appeal drive. Joseph Coben chairs with Zalmneck as cochairman. The drive runs until June 15 and asks checks be made payable to United Jewish Appeal and sent to Cohen at 519 North Center Street or to Zalmeck at 23 North.
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Corry
United Jewish Appeal
Joseph Coben
Hee Enon
Cochairman
Coben
Zalmneck
Philip
United Jewish
Cohen
North Center Street
Zalmeck
North
Texas Tornado Leaves Lubbock in Disaster After Fatal Storm
A nighttime tornado in Lubbock Texas created a disaster area with 23 dead and many feared missing. Hundreds injured, eight mile debris path, downtown damage, looting reported, Red Cross coordinating shelters and relief amid limited official counts.
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Lubbock
Tex
A.W. Voight
American Red Cross
City Bus Subsidy Approved for Next School Year
Corry School Board voted unanimously to continue funding the city bus for students next year despite losses this year. The current year cost is $3,000 with only $1,500 in ticket sales. the district will cover the balance. William Lord, bus operator, had requested a decision, and the board agreed to maintain the service.
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Corry
William Lord
Pleads Guilty To Check Charge In Erie County Court
A former Corry man pleaded guilty before Judge Elmer E. Evans to cashing a forged check and writing additional checks on February 7 of this year. The case involves the theft of a check from Diane Pluss of 40 Street and the subsequent cashing at a local establishment. The defendant faces sentencing in Erie County Court.
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Corry
Elmer E. Evans
Erie County
Diane Pluss
Heister
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