20 May 1971
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
1
Phototorial notes describe a narrow potholed Corry Cutting road at the state line with signs warning Pennsylvanians and New Yorkers. Route 426 is listed as adequate until 1975 in Pennsylvania six year highway plan, suggesting 1975 is already here.
In a late vote, 58 to 37, the Senate rejects federally subsidized SST production amid a trillion-era price tag and environmental concerns. The White House concedes the program’s demise, with $155.8 million set aside to wind down contracts and office closures.
Commonwealth Court ruled the state income tax constitutional in a 4-2 decision with one judge partial. Tax collection began May 1 and a taxpayer group lawyer said he would appeal to the State Supreme Court. a high court hearing could occur next week. Ogden Nash Dies At 68 In Baltimore. He had kidney treatment after March surgery at Johns Hopkins and is remembered for witty rhymes.
Washington Democrats debate a resolution calling for U.S. troops to withdraw from Indochina by December 31. Rep Bella Abzug leads the effort, provoking mixed reactions from antiwar colleagues who fear political fallout and leadership disruption.
President Nixon prevailed in the fight over reducing U.S. forces in Europe as the Senate rejected Mansfield’s zero percent cut plan by 61 to 36. The vote follows earlier defeats of more moderate proposals, while foreign affairs authority remains challenged in Congress.
Vice President Agnew stood in for a vote that kept 300000 U S troops in Western Europe. President Nixon pressed a no compromise line as Mansfield failed to win a cut back to Dec 31. The Senate defeated the Mansfield amendment 61 to 36, keeping strong U S force presence in Europe.
The House Internal Security Committee moves to disclose subpoenaed banking records to show influence from high level Communists, naming two Socialist Workers Party members in the data. Witnesses describe antiwar demonstrations as a broader Trotskyist and Communist collaboration, while Capitol Police report arresting 1,046 marchers on the House steps.
AP report details intensified fighting in South Vietnam near Saigon. U.S. casualties numbered six wounded with broader allied losses across four clashes near the A Shau valley and U Minh forest. Vietnamese forces reported higher enemy deaths and extensive mines and booby traps complicating operations.
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