Attica guards cite court limits on prison control
Guards at Attica state prison in New York tell reporters that years of conditions led to the 1971 riot in which over 30 died. They blame court rulings for hampering segregation of militants and curb on inflammatory writings, complicating rehabilitation and safety goals. Meanwhile Democratic leaders weigh economic stimulus plans for Nixon, favoring tax credits and faster write offs with possible shift to individual tax cuts if industry remains underutilized, and preview further measures if needed.
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Attica State Prison
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Democrats Press Nixon Controls With Panama Hearings
Rep. John Murphy plans hearings in the United States and Panama to probe State Department concessions in the Panama Canal dispute with Panama seeking sovereignty. He warns the United States risks losing canal rights and properties, and seeks investigators and witnesses including Torrijos. The State Department objects to foreign soil hearings but Murphy proceeds. Also noted is Rep. Wilbur Mills’s slim fundraising, with polls showing low support and meager contributions from ads.
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The Faux Pas Kid by Bill Eaton
A humorous reminiscence by Bill Eaton recounting personal slips and political musings. He recalls past embarrassments from youth in Erie and postwar era interactions with Black soldiers, a French teacher, and a girls rest room incident, then critiques American politics with self deprecating wit and sharp observations about conservatives and liberals.
Puzzling politics by Jim Bishop and 1940s rhetoric mix
The column surveys Roosevelt Dewey and postwar political attitudes with quirks and quips. It contrasts liberal and conservative stances, questions foreign policy and leadership, and riffs on public doubt and political philosophy. It blends sarcasm with social commentary and ends with a call to ponder political imponderables.
How to Transfer Property and Bankruptcy Basics
A deed is needed to transfer house ownership with attorney help to prepare and record it, plus transfer taxes. Bankruptcy law distributes assets to creditors, allowing only limited property, clothing, and family Bibles and schoolbooks to be kept.
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Recorder of Deeds Office
Christmas Party Plans At Lutheran Ladies Aid In Corry
Plans for a Christmas party were completed at a Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting in Corry. The event will be a tureen dinner on December 12 in the church dining room. WLWS members met at Mrs. H. Ray Harris home with 21 members and one guest, Mrs. Robert Merritt. Don Patterson and Eugene Davis led rifle practice scoring 237.
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H. Ray Harris
North Center Street
Don Patterson
Eugene Davis
Corry Rod and Gun Club
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