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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1974
Page
7
On what would have been his 50th birthday, Ethel Kennedy led a Mass at Bobby Kennedy’s grave in Arlington National Cemetery. Kneeling beside her is Joan Kennedy, with Edward M. Kennedy’s wife and Kennedy children nearby as the family marked the anniversary quietly.
President Ford’s amnesty program for Vietnam era deserters and draft evaders struggles with job availability and slow signups. Only 1,952 enrolled but 1,331 public service positions exist across two thirds of states and 16 awaiting assignments in Massachusetts contrast with 79 in New York City. Officials warn transfers may be needed as the deadline looms and Christmas holidays may spur late enrollments.
An Associated Press report portrays the Cosa Nostra as deeply embedded in Pennsylvania, with 14 families controlling many cities and dozens of businesses. Officials decry the limits of state wiretap laws and note federal prosecutors hold the tools to dismantle rackets, while mob bosses like Genovese loom in Pittsburgh area cases.
Harrisburg reports Sen. T Newell Wood of Luzerne County was chosen as whip of the Republican caucus for the next session, succeeding retiring Sen. Stanley Stroup of Bedford County. He defeated Sen. John Stauffer of Chester County in the 20member caucus vote, which was described as unanimous. Incumbents were re elected to key posts including Richard Frame as floor leader and Wayne S. Ewing as policy committee chairman.
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