U S Freezes All Troop Pullout From Vietnam
SAIGON AP United States officials froze further troop withdrawals from Vietnam pending secret Paris peace talks led by Kissinger and Le Duc Tho. Washington reportedly ordered a halt after reaching a Dec. 1 ceiling of 27 000 troops. Most remaining forces are advisers technicians pilots and support units with air base support from Guam and Thailand and Seventh Fleet ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
United States
Vietnam
Paris
U.S
Washington
Nixon
Guam
Thailand
7Th Fleet
Fea. A. Kissinger
Hanoi
le Duca
Corry Memorial Hospital Receives Longtime Donations
Corry Memorial Hospital gains ongoing support from Sterling Milk Co of Erie with a $300 check to fund groundskeeping, continuing for 20 years. Gebbie Foundation, from estates of Marion Gebbie and Geraldine Bellinger, sent multiple $400 to $1,000 gifts since 1964 for nursery and child department projects. Investigations seek to link the two benefactors noted as frequent visitors to Corry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Memorial Hospital
Sterling Milk Co
Erie
Samuel Antrim
Sterling Milk
Corry
Sterling
Eric
Corry Hospital
Antrim
Ares
Fires claim at least thirteen in elderly home and high rise
In Atlanta nine people died and 32 injured when a seventh floor blaze swept the Baptist Towers elderly home. The fire started in room 710 on the seventh floor of the 11 story building, authorities said, with spontaneous panic reported as residents fled down stairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta, Ga
Baptist Towers
Atlanta
Jim Seagraves
Louise Alexander
New Orleans
Louis San ‘Salvador
Mark Wheeler
Contempt Threat Targets Erie Journal Free Press Case
An Erie County juvenile court judge reinforced a contempt threat against the Corry Evening Journal over reporting on a juvenile court dismissal. The order barred publishing proceedings without court clearance and could punish noncompliance. The Journal pursued appeals and public defense, while authorities gave mixed statements about any agreement or the order’s status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie, Pa
Erie County
Corry
Fred P. Anthony
Evening Journal
Anthony
Corry Area
Journal
State Supreme Court
Aoment
National Associated Press Managing Editors Association
Budget Reading Set By City Council Tonight
City Council meets at 8 pm for a special session to hear the first reading of the 1973 budget. Officials report a balanced budget though last‑minute details linger and a new state form slows the process. The budget must pass on first reading, be advertised, and open to public scrutiny for 20 days before final action by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Johnson
Johnson
Showdown over Pennsylvania antiabortion bill looms
Harrisburg AP report sets final act in Pennsylvania abortion drama as Gov. Shapp likely vetoes a strict bill banning abortions with exceptions to save the mother's life. House votes 157 34 and 127 50. Senate 39 9. Overriding veto needs two thirds in both chambers. Absenteeism raises doubts about success before session end. The House expected to reject Shapp's recall motion ahead of vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Shapp
Martin P. Mullen
Philadelphia
House
Senate
Mullen
Escapees Sought After Clearfield Jail Break
State and local police launched an area search for two men, James Hoyt and James Boal, who escaped from Clearfield County jail two weeks ago. A helicopter aided the sweep after authorities found a car believed used by the pair. Hoyt, 36, faces burglary and aggravated assault and battery charges. Boal, 22, is jailed for obstructing an officer and malicious mischief. A resident report prompted the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Clearfield County
James Hoyt
Grapian
James Boal
Clearfield
Hoyt
Wille Boal
Boal
Hoty
Penelec and PUC Set New Round on Rate Hike
The Pennsylvania Electric Company and the Public Utility Commission schedule December 13 hearings on a 23 percent rate increase. Widespread local opposition includes 15 municipal complainants and almost 50 jurisdictions plus private interests funding the fight. Municipal groups include Corry Meadville Erie Union City Erie County Waterford North East and Eldred Township. Corry Central Labor Council also contributes to legal fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Eslecttic Company
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
PUC
Corry
Meadville
Erie
Union City
Erie County
Waterford
North East
Eldred Township
Corry Central Labor Council
Fender Benders Occupy Police and Troopers
City police overnight investigated two car accidents and State Police logged two more with icy highway conditions blamed for the troopers crashes. At 1 a.m. Burley J. Haslett 39 of Corry lost control on First Avenue hitting a guard rail and waking up to police while Melvin M. Thomas 23 of Corry was parked when Shirley Whitman 43 backing out hit his car near Snyder Circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burley J. Haslett
R.D
Corry
First Avenue
Joel Steele
Richard
Williams
Haslett
Snyder Circle
Melvin M. Thomas
West South Street
Shirley Whitman
Thomas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Raulf Center
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Lena Cohen
North Center Street
Otis Brewer
Sith
Seagraves
Pat Tynes
Tynes
Albert Carrigan
Carrigan
Union City Times- Leader
Here
Times-Leader
Associated Press
Eaton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!