Apparent Legal Slipup May Free Corry Suspect
Erie County Judge Lindley McClelland declared a mistrial in the Corry burglary case involving Michael L. Smith 19 and a juvenile after defense and DA remarks to the jury raised questions. The furs theft from Burrows Furriers in Elgin led to the mistrial, with trial to proceed in an early term or face 80 day rule dismissal.
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Burrows
Elgin
Smith
Sparta
National Bank of Corry
George Smith
Sita
Ford Brown Clinton Carter Win Narrow Maryland Michigan
President Ford won Michigan and Maryland, slowing Reagan as Ford claims a strong home-state victory in Michigan and a decisive Maryland win. Brown won Maryland in Democratic primaries, defeating Carter though Carter bagged more delegates overall. Udall finished second in Michigan, with Carter narrow over Udall and Brown’s Maryland tally shaping the delegate race.
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Edmund G. Brown Jr
California
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Carter
Morris K. Udall
Reagan
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Brown
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Udall
Alabama
George
Wallace
Sen
Henry M. Jackson
Washington
Fred Harris
Sargent Shriver
Elan McCormack
Jackson
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Aoan
Ball
Ted
Set
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Budget Goes To Governor Shapp For 4.7 Billion Plan
Harrisburg AP Gov Snapp receives Pennsylvania’s new 4.7 billion budget which limits state spending to 2.3 percent growth and avoids a tax increase for the fifth straight year. Senate passage was 28 to 21 amid Republican concerns of potential future tax hikes and optimistic revenue estimates. Local school funding is cut by about 37 million while more money flows to state colleges mass transit public television and health services.
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Snapp
Senate
Sen
Henry Cianfiani
Appropriations Committee
Pennsylvania to teach daily living skills in high schools
A two part AP report notes Pennsylvania plans competency based education to show students practical skills like balancing a checkbook insurance and tax forms on graduation records within five years. About a dozen districts will pilot survival skills while reading math and writing are enhanced.
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Larry Margasak
Associated Press
Harrisburg, Pa
John Pittenger
Aes
Samuel Hayes Jr
House Education Committee
Martha Mitchell’s Struggles Highlight Public Figure Downturn
New York AP report outlines Martha Mitchell’s decline amid divorce, legal fights, and financial strain. It notes John Mitchell’s Watergate conviction, unpaid alimony, medical bills, and his book advance while she battles illness and seeks to keep her 14 room Fifth Avenue cooperative.
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Mitchell
John Mitchell
Michell
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Fifth Avenue
Edison
Arkansas Drums
Princess Telephone
Spears
Etic Teick
Seeman
Atomney General
Margaret Shaw
Abe
Home Rule Session Draws Record Local Attendance
Representatives from area municipalities attended a Erie County Government Study Commission meeting in the YMCA drawing a record turnout. The program showcased a slide series contrasting the current county government with a proposed home rule form, highlighting executive leadership and direct accountability, aiming to inform voters about shifts in power and structure.
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Home Rule Commission
YMCA
Union City
Waterford
Lynch
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