Arabs Attack School Bus Killing Children Near Lebanon Border
Arab guerrillas ambushed a school bus near the Lebanon border, killing at least five children aged 6 to 8 and two teachers and the driver, wounding 21. Israeli forces retaliated with strikes on Port Safaga and engaged in Lebanon border clashes as regional tension spiked.
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First Nixon Man Raps Indochina War
Washington AP reports Education Commissioner James E. Allen Jr became the first presidential appointee to contradict Nixon on Cambodia. He called the Cambodia invasion disastrous for education and questioned the rationale behind expanding the war, while noting his views are personal and differ from HEW Secretary Finch. He also supports school desegregation and busing for integration, citing education quality and federal spending as concerns.
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Aid For Empty Rumor About Kidneys Denied By Hospitals
The Journal reports authorities at St. Vincent Hospital Erie deny any program using kidney machines for a Findley Lake boy or accepting empty cigarette packs for treatment. Hamot Hospital confirms no such patient and no program, noting rumors originated from a college inquiry and resurfaced previously with Warren General.
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Senate poised for further hikes on house SS boosts
Washington AP reports House passed a 5 percent 1971 benefit rise and long term cost of living tied increases. Senate sentiment backs higher benefits, broader payroll tax increases, and reforms to Medicare and Medicaid amid aging population concerns. The Special Senate Committee on Aging released a sharply critical report noting many seniors live near poverty and urging substantial minimum payments and automatic COLA adjustments.
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Tumble-Down Stocks Reach Another Low
The Dow Jones industrial average fell to 665.25, its lowest since March 1, 1963, with volumes up on the NYSE and AMEX. Declines outpaced advances 5 to 1 as analysts cited inflation, a growing budget deficit, and Southeast Asia developments. NYSE chairman Bernard Lasker met with President Nixon to discuss the economy.
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Meadville Man Beaten and Robbed on Water Street
Charles Palmer, 48, of Meadville, was beaten and robbed around 2:15 am on Water Street. He was hospitalized in satisfactory condition at Spencer Hospital. Police later arrested Willie Lee Walker and an unknown accomplice. Walker was arraigned before District Justice Donald W. Ladner.
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No Protest Over Columbus Vote Mixup In 65th District
Robert J. Kusse of Warren will not file a protest after losing to Assemblyman William W. Allen in the 65th District. The Columbus Township polling confusion, caused by Columbus judge of elections F Lowe Edwards delaying opening by one hour due to ballot instruction misreading, was corrected to the Warren County Board of Elections’ satisfaction and did not alter the outcome. Three voters encountered timing issues as large bold print cited 7 a.m. standard time while daylight saving time began at 8 a.m.
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David Rice
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Harrisburg
Forest County
Renewal extended for Commercial Motor Vehicle registrations Harrisburg
The deadline for renewing commercial motor vehicle registrations was extended from May 31 to June 22. Revenue Secretary Warner M. Depuy cited delay in passenger vehicle license fees. fees range from 26 to 535 dollars annually. About 800,000 vehicles affected including trucks, trailers, buses, and taxis.
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Wipes contribution figure cited by Corrall in division display
Charles Corrall points out the wipes contribution figure for the Ray Legend Division to Bert A. Williams as Capt. James Karp, commanding, oversees the scene.
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Charles Corrall
Bert A. Williams
James Karp
Crunch-Proof Cars May Get Insurance Discount
Harrisburg AP reports Insurance Commissioner George F. Reed rejected a consumer group push to require 20 percent discounts for crunch proof cars. He granted a 21.5 percent rate increase for Travelers Indemnity Co and a 27.8 percent hike for Allstate. Reed favors a future discount as incentive for sturdier Detroit-built cars but cannot yet mandate it. Allstate may offer a discount if such cars are developed. Cars absorbing low speed impacts could be on the market by 1972.
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Corry Princeton Student Denies Red Close Vote At Uni
A Corry Area High School graduate now in Princeton says reports that Princeton University closed by a red revolutionary vote are false. He cites a Cambodia invasion response strike vote after Nixon's address and notes fraternity activity shifted to fund political movements rather than canceling all weekend events.
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