Nixon Backers Rally on Veterans Day Amid Vietnam Protests
On Veterans Day 1969 supporters of Nixon's Vietnam policy mobilized to counter antiwar demonstrations. The day marked Armistice Day's 15 year name change and quickly followed Nixon's appeal for public backing. Nixon and his daughter attended hospital visits as pro administration groups urged a stand against moratoriums and pullout protests.
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Vietnam
Veterans’ Hospital
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Northampton
Mass
Arlington National Cemetery
David Packard
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Donald E. Johnson
Arlington
Johnson
American Legion
America
Washington Monument
Grand O Opry
House
John Tower
R-Tex
Tower
Kennedy shifts to support Senate tax reform draft
Treasury Secretary Kennedy endorses the Senate Finance Committee version, defending it as not too complex or inflationary while warning of a veto if revenue shortfalls exceed tolerable limits. He spoke to the American Petroleum Institute in Houston, promising more revenue than relief and noting a $3.5 billion cost in 1974.
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Houston
Edwin S. Cohen
Cohen
New York
Senate
American Petroleum Institute
Savings Loan Names New Acting Manager
Howard E. Miller 35 of Fairview was named acting manager of The Corry Savings and Loan Association and assumed duties this morning. Miller formerly served as vice president and manager of branch operations for First Federal Savings and Loan of Erie since 1959 and has held roles from bookkeeping clerk to VP. He has been active with the Lake City Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Jaycees, and Masons, among others.
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Howard E. Miller
Fairview
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First Federal Savings and Loan of Erie
Erie Savings and Loan
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Northwest Jaycees
Lake Erie
First Federal
Corry CAHS Open House Adopts New Structure
Parents visiting Corry Area High School for the open house tomorrow evening will see a new format tied to American Education Week. The program splits into 13 departments with five minute parent explanations per area and scheduled conferences, beginning at 7 and ending at 9. Kenneth Harvey notes the change aims for deeper parent engagement and clearer guidance.
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Corry Area High School
Corry
Kenneth Harvey
Harvey
Corry Fourth Ward urban renewal gains federal grant approval
The Erie County Redevelopment Authority secures a $587 400 federal grant with Phase I planning approved. HUD letter set March 1 1970 deadline for Part II loan and grant. hearings planned for Corry Council. County official Capotis announces required local approvals and funding commitments from city housing, highways and state agencies.
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Corry
Fourth Ward
Erie County Redevelopment Authority
Chris Capotis
County Redevelopment Authority
Warren P. Phelan
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Capotis
Phelan
City of
School Aides Want Raises New Hours
The Corry Area Jointure Administration Committee heard petitions from custodial and cafeteria staff seeking changes in rules. Custodians want an eight hour day with paid 20 minute lunch, no Saturday work, a hunting day off, more summer help, and wage increases for older workers. cafeterias staff seek higher pay. Budget constraints prevent mid year raises though committee will study. Final settlement expected before term end. Joseph Losey elected head of Chelsea neighborhood movement to restore charm amid disturbances.
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Corry Area
Jointure
S.E. Anderson
Anderson
Ray Elsen
Corry Board Approves Simplified Per Capita Tax Exoneration Form
The Corry Board of Education approved a simpler form to file for exoneration from the district per capita tax and set automatic relief at age 72. The Finance Committee noted the form records all income sources to determine eligibility and emphasized the change will improve accuracy. A new rule allows automatic exoneration to replace annual applications, but applicants must file next year to be considered.
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Corry
Alice Brown
Coin Toss Gives Win To Ratzlaff In Lamar Council Race
Gene Clay and Bob Ratzlaff tied with 190 votes each in the Ward election November 4. A coin toss decided the council seat, awarding the win to Ratzlaff. Clay says he will go to court to challenge the result.
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Colo
Gene Clay
Colorado
Clay
Bob Ratzlaff
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