Wallace Life Saved and Paralyzed Outlook Question
AP report on Governor George C. Wallace shot at a Laurel Maryland rally. He survived surgery but faces paralysis, with doctors warning the outlook is uncertain while his campaign plans to continue. Bremer, 21, Milwaukee, was jailed on related federal charges as Maryland and Michigan voters went to primaries.
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University of Alabama
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Deora Thompson
Holy Cross
Billy Joe Camp
Camp
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Corry Council Protests Penelec Rate Hike
Corry City Council voted to protest the proposed Penelec rate hike of about 23 percent. The plan, approved four to zero, calls for a protest letter to the Public Utilities Commission signed by City Clerk Percy Corbin.
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Zarger
No Peace Signs For Council Sewer Plans
City Council faced fierce citizen protests over a South Center Street sewer project and housing plans by the Corry Area Industrial Development Corporation. Residents like Lawrence Anderson and Patrick Cooney argued they would be assessed for a system from which they would not benefit, though some acknowledged possible property value increases. The session opened with a demand for a flag salute and prayer, which was deferred, and stretched for more than two hours amid applause for a Penelec resolution.
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Tim Pryor
Edward Zarger
Dorothy Rathbun
Airport Road
United States of America
South Center Street
Corry Area
Chestnut Street
Bates City approves two year ambulance contract
Bates City Council approved a two year contract with Corry Ambulance Service under Robert Wharton to begin July 15. Outlying communities agreed in principle. Fees rise by 10 per category with local runs to Corry Memorial Hospital at 20 and to out of town hospitals at 45 plus mileage. Night calls add 5 to each fee. Service maintains two ambulances on call four hours daily with two way radio. City subsidizes 5000 annually with other townships adding 2000.
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Robert Wharton
Corry Memorial Hospital
Clifford Holewrnb
Elgin
Wayne
Concord
Columbus
Spring Creek
City Plans Anonymous Informers Program To Fight Drugs
Corry City Council agreed to study a plan to reward anonymous informers for tips on drug sellers. Informers would call a pre arranged council member with information, names kept confidential, and rewards paid if tips lead to convictions. A council committee will review and decide at the June 19 meeting.
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Corry
Robert Grice
Grice
Douglas Rozelle
David Johnson
Kenneth Nichols
Leaders React With Shock Over Wallace Shooting
Leaders across the political spectrum react with shock and outrage after the shooting of Alabama Governor George C. Wallace in Laurel Maryland. Sens. McGovern and Humphrey cancel campaign appearances as Nixon phones Mrs Wallace, calling the attack senseless.
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Martin Luther King Jr
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Laurel
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Wallace
Nixon
Woman Throws Sons From Overpass Then Jumps On Harbor Freeway
A Los Angeles woman Anna L. Johnson 32 allegedly hurled her sons Daniel 9 and an unnamed 5 from an overpass onto busy Harbor Freeway lanes and then leaped after them. Both children were injured severely with the younger possibly brain damaged. Johnson was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Police gave no motive. The incident stirred political reaction as leaders condemned violence amid campaigning events. A prayer vigil drew about 500 people on the Alabama Capitol steps for Gov Wallace. Civil rights figure Andrew Young condemned political assassination as a destructive force.
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Montgomery
Georgia
Andrew Young
Martin Luther King Jr
Pay Board Reverses Ruling, City Aides to Get Raises
The federal Pay Board lifted wage restrictions for small employers, prompting Corry to restore an 8.5 percent raise for last year to 201?3 levels. City administrator David Johnson expects about 7500 in added compensation this year, some as time off rather than cash. Council debated ethics vs legal obligation, planning a retroactive raise to May 1 and directing a new salary schedule for all municipal workers.
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Douglas Rozelle
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