IRA Seizure Threat Prompts British Security Push
AP dispatch reports Britain bracing for IRA caper with hostages and demands for seven TRA members and two women convicted of London bombings. One man died and 218 injured in blasts. Threat of further bombings in British cities looms as authorities tighten security. Saigon says government forces repelled NC missiles near Cambodian border. It claims 100 North Vietnamese killed and 40 South Vietnamese missing amid a drive to open a border supply route to northern strongholds.
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Winchester
Hingland
Irish Republican Army
TRA
London
Saigon
Saigon Command
Skylab 3 launch go for Friday 85 day mission
Space officials say Skylab 3 launch is go with liftoff set for 9 01 a m EST Friday on an 85 day mission. Saturn 1B rocket Apollo spacecraft and support systems are cleared for the mission after checks by Skylab Program Director William C Schneider.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Space Agency
Skylab
William C. Schneider
Murtha leads Dem bid in Sayloe seat special
In Johnstown, State Rep. John P. Murtha Jr. appears the leading contender for the Democratic nomination in the special election to replace late John P. Sayloe, per party officials. Harrisburg reports note a CAPCO partner uranium deal, and scrutiny on a racing association. The National Organization for Women cites discrimination in high school sports amid male dominance concerns. Duquesne Light Company says CAPCO has contracted to buy 150 million in uranium for nuclear generators over the next decade.
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Johnstown
John P. Murtha Jr
Joh. P. Sayloe
Marrisburg
Shamrock Racing Association
Harrisburg
National ‘Organization
Pittsburgh
Duquesne Light Co
CAPCO
Prosecution Decision Expected in Corry Area Shortage Case
Erie County DA R Gordon Kennedy to decide today whether to prosecute the Corry Area School District funds irregularities. Audit by Robert Meadville found shortages rising above 25000 dollars after treasurer Robert Wharton was dismissed. Public notice notes ongoing investigation and planned exact shortage disclosure.
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Corry Area
Erie County
R. Gordon Kennedy
Kennedy
Journal
Robert Robert
Meadville
Robert Wharton
Rerun Of A Bum Show On Route 6 West Of Corry
A Journal photo shows crews resurfacing Route 6 west of Corry midway between Union City and Route 89. John Fasenmeyer, second in county highway ranks, opines the project could have been done properly with proper funding. Windsheilds warned as wind blows.
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Corry
Union City
John Fasenmeyer
Journal
Eaton
Planners OK Three City Subdivisions
The City Planning Commission, with a quorum, approved three measures. Erkki Rainesalo led the session. Endorsed by the Corry Airport Authority for a Lawrence Airport non directional beacon. The Erie County Planning Commission already approved the move. Also approved a subdivision on West Columbus Avenue by Mr. and Mrs. Leon Craker and a four lot development on Worth Street called L Crosscut Subdivision No 1 with a 6 foot right of way requirement.
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City Planning Commission
Erkki Rainesalo
Corry-Wayne Township
Corry
Rainesale
Paul Taylor
Harold Young
West Columbus Avenue
Leon Craker
Worth Street
NYS Man and Wife Charged With Area Car Theft
New York state police arrested a Buffalo man and wife, Ernest Snyder and his wife, on charges tied to the theft of a car from Cross Construction Company in Union City. The vehicle, valued at 1500, was stolen from Route 97 area and later recovered. Extradition proceedings followed before the pair was returned to Pennsylvania.
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Corry
New York
Union City
Buffalo
Ernest Snyder
Steamburg
N.Y
Cross Construction Company
Vincent L. Cross
B.C. 1
New York State Couple Was Arrested By Troopers From the Falconer Barracks
Cattaraugus County
Pennsylvania
Wayne Corry Project Officials Review Master Plan
Two municipal bodies joined to advance a master plan for Corry and Wayne Township. Erie County Chief Planner Chris Capotis led Corry and Wayne planners in reviewing draft work by Capotis office and Voorhees Associates. The study highlights a large youth population and needs for keeping young people in the area while outlining early school district recommendations.
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Erie County
Chris Capotis
Corry
Capotis
Voorhees Associates
Washington D.C
Corry-Wayne
Prisoner exchanges begin as Red Cross flights bring POWs home
Israeli and Egyptian prisoners of war start returning to their homelands with Red Cross flights delivering wounded men to Cairo and Tel Aviv. Defense Minister Moshe Dayan greets the arrivals, praising talks over tank fire, as a hopeful scene unfolds in Tel Aviv.
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Red Cross
Cairo
Tel Aviv
Israel
Moshe Dayan
U.N
Suez
Sinai Desert
Syria
Golan Heights
Radio Damascus
International Red Cross
Egypt
Burglary Suspect Arrested By PSP In Four Break-Ins
A 20-year-old Union City man, James W. Dean, was arrested by Corry state police and charged with four burglaries in Erie County and one in Crawford County. He was arraigned in Erie County and released on 97,000 bond. arraignment in Crawford County carried a 1,500 bond. Police say three break-ins occurred at Log Cabin Restaurant in Waterford, another at Borsterff Oil Co in Union City, and one at Winton Tavern in Centerville RD 4.
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Union City
Corry
Erie County
Crawford County
James W. Dean
Mary Ann Fuller
Charles Guette
Dean
Log Cabin
Waterford
Borsterff Oil Company
Ab Union City
Winton
R.D.4
Centerville
John Evanko
Rationing or Fuel Taxes May Get Both
Washington officials weigh fuel taxes against gasoline rationing to curb energy use. President Nixon and Treasury Secretary Shultz favor avoiding rationing if possible, while Morton and Love warn rationing may be necessary by early next year. A task force plans to report tax recommendations within a week and outline rationing options within months.
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Detroit
General Motors
Edward J. Cole
Washington
Cole
Nixon
White House
Treasury
George P. Shultz
John A. Love
Rogers C
Morton
Love
Office of Management and Budget
Interior Department
Shultz
Treasury Department
State Drinking Age Remains Unchanged
Harrisburg AP reports the Pennsylvania House voted 95-24 in favor of a 19-year-old drinking bill, but it failed to pass due to constitutional requirements for a majority. An 18-year-old drinking age bill failed 121-67. The House and Senate approved university appropriations, sending them to Gov. Shapp for signature.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
House
Charles Volpe
R-Lackawanna
Senate
Penn State
Pitt
Temple
Shapp
Patrick McGinnis
Montgomery
Foster
Patrick Gleason
R-Cambria
Robert Bellomini
D-Erie
Bellomini
City creates new staff post to replace two retirees
Sixteen applicants seek the newly created city post combining two former positions in the Water Department and city administration. The chosen candidate will earn 10000 dollars annually and work on federal funds, with half salary from the water department and half from the city general fund. The move saves about 20000 dollars yearly compared to the retiring staff.
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Eva Fairchild
Water Department
R.W
Ross’’ Brown
Water Service
David Johnson
Johnson
Johson
Council
School Tax Penalty Added December 1st
Corry area taxpayers face a five percent penalty on school taxes if unpaid by December 1. City Treasurer Mary Hobley said taxes are due at face value now and penalties will be added on December 1, delaying the usual November deadline.
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Corry Area School District
Mary Hobley
Corry
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Leon Jaworski
Archibald Cox
Jaworski
American Motors Corp
AMC
NYS
Wayne-Corry
PSP
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