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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
3
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A bomb exploded at the entrance to Milan central police headquarters as Interior Minister Mariano Rumor left the building. Two people were killed and dozens injured, while Rumor escaped harm. The blast occurred during a ceremony marking Luigi Calabresi's murder a year earlier. Calabresi was shot on May 17, 1972, while investigating ultra-leftist groups.
Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo tearfully announced he cannot afford to finish the six acre hillside home near Wissahickon Creek. The 16,355 square foot, six bedroom house was to cost about $200,000, far above the $114,000 figure cited by Rizzo and questioned by area contractors. If completed, the mortgage and taxes would have consumed most of his $24,000 take home, leaving little for ordinary expenses.
James McCord, the conspirator, shifts from secrecy to disclosure as he prepares for Senate Watergate hearings. His March letter to Judge Sirica alleged political pressure on plea deals, perjury in the trial, and named others involved. His meeting with Senate investigators followed within hours.
Avon Ojala a versatile New Zealand instrumentalist appears at Corry Assembly of God tonight at 7 30 with the electronic accordion organ bass guitar trombone and piano. He has a background in music engineering Salvation Army cadet Bible study and Capernway Lodge courses and has toured with Youth for Christ. Donations are 1 for adults and 25 cents for students and children. Public invitation extended.
Washington reports the Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities outlines a broad, televised inquiry into 1972 campaign conduct. It seeks reform measures beyond legal violations, with a $500,000 budget and a February 28, 1974 deadline for findings and recommendations. The panel, split four Democrats to three Republicans, aims to cover wiretapping, possible covert actions, and financial aspects of the campaign.
Albany reports the New York Legislature votes to suspend a 2 percent income tax surcharge for one year. The measure would save the average family with two children and a $10,000 income about five dollars, costing roughly $80 million in reduced revenue. Governor Nelson Rockefeller awaits action.
A message thanks Corry residents for voting in the primaries and pledges continued work for the town's improvement.
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