Lone Graduate Lex Thompson Awaits Diploma
The lone graduate of the class of 1973, Lex Thompson, waits on the platform as he prepares to be awarded his diploma.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1973
Page
7
The lone graduate of the class of 1973, Lex Thompson, waits on the platform as he prepares to be awarded his diploma.
Representative Forest W Hopkins of North East announced state scholarship applications are available for 1973-74 entrants and for those who will graduate this year but did not take SATs. Up to 1200 dollars per year in Pennsylvania and 800 dollars out of state, with May 31 deadline.
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Herbert Denenberg issued a no fault insurance guide urging consumers to push legislators. He warned lawmakers face influence from trial lawyers and special interests, and said the guide aims to help Pennsylvanians weigh arguments for and against no fault. The 30‑question guide explains development, current law, and comparisons with other states.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers travels through Latin America with a notably quiet reception from crowds. While protests occurred in Colombia and Venezuela, other appearances were calm. Rogers says he sees no hostile faces, credits a bland approach, and stresses readiness to meet Latin American countries halfway to achieve concrete results.
John Schmitz, former American party president candidate, says he has rejoined the Republican party in California to help lead during the Watergate crisis. He registered in Orange County to return to the party he served in the state legislature and U.S. Congress.
Marguerite S. Robinson, associate professor of anthropology at Brandeis University, is named dean of the college and associate dean of the faculty. She becomes the first woman to hold the post in Brandeis history, announced by President Marvel H. Bernstein.
LAKEWOOD The Busti Town Board authorized a private airstrip operated by Stanley H. Johnson on nearby property. The decision followed a public hearing with 14 residents split evenly pro and con, and the FAA and DOT standards cited. Town Justice E Robert Bootey noted opponents offered no new points and doubted FHA mortgage fears tied to airstrip proximity.
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