Debaters Clash In 24th District Forum At Public Library
A lukewarm 24th district debate drew about 20 attendees at the Sorry Public Library. Incumbent Democrat Joseph P. Vigorito Republican Marc L. Marks and American Party candidate Robert Hereford spoke in 10 minute segments and answered questions moderated by Marge Hopkins. Marks urged tax relief for the middle class and a balanced federal budget while endorsing nuclear power as part of future energy policy. Hereford labeled both major parties as complicit with the Council on Foreign Relations. Vigorito highlighted his record of support for farmers seniors and the unemployed and noted his role as a top Agriculture Committee member. The session concluded with brief rebuttals as the page continued Buck Page.
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24Th
A.crown
Joseph P. Vigorito
Marc L. Marks
Robert Hereford
Marge Hopkins
Marks
Sharon
Vigorito
American Party
Greenville
Agriculture Committee
Uphold 3 Convictions One Retrial Ordered
The U S Court of Appeals affirmed Watergate conspiracy convictions for John N Mitchell Ehrlichman and Haldeman but ordered a new trial for Robert C Mardian. Kenneth W Parkinson was acquitted. The trial followed the June 17 1972 break in and related investigations.
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Washington
U.S. Court of Appeals Today
Richard M. Nixon
Robert C. Mardian
Mardian
Nixon
Atty
John N. Mitchell
John D. Ehrlichman
John D. Ehrlichman and #.R. Haldeman
Kenneth W. Parkinson
Dist
John J. Simiea
Hua Kuo-feng named Mao successor amid arrests and rumors
Tokyo AP reports Chinese spokesman announced Hua Kuofeng as chairman of the Communist Party succeeding Mao Tse tung. Widows and officials linked to a radical wing were reportedly jailed as in-fighting and coup rumors persisted after Mao died on Sept. 9. Hua previously served as premier and party vice chairman.
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Tokyo
Hua Kuofeng
Mao Tseung
Chinese Communist Party
Japan
Kyodo
Peking
Hua
Communist Party
Papua New Guinea
Michael Thomas Somare
Mao
Chiang Ching
Hsinhua
Hainhua
Hoinhua
Party
Farm To Consumer Bill Becomes Law
The Farmer to Consumer Direct Marketing Act signed into law by President Ford, prime sponsor Congressman Joseph P. Vigorito of Corry, aims to help farmers establish urban marketing outlets for food and dairy. It also aids drought affected cattle producers in the upper Midwest and assigns eight percent of transportation costs up to $800 per ton for hay deliveries.
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Gerald Ford
Joseph P. Vigorito
Corry
Department of Agriculture
Three Elderly Die. Swine Flu Centers Shut Down
Pittsburgh AP reports after three elderly deaths hours after swine flu shots, all 13 Allegheny County inoculation sites closed as a precaution. CDC doctors arrived to investigate while officials said no evidence ties the deaths to the vaccine. Coroners opened a study, noting no immediate link though stress may have contributed. About 24,000 doses were given since Thursday.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Federal Center For Disease Control
Atlanta
The
Disease Control Center
Washington
W. Delano Meriwether
CDC
Ton Berreth
Berreth
Federal
Center For Disease Control
Health Department
Miriam Blair
South Side
Blair
Cyril Wecht
Nationals
Charles Gabig
Mount Olivers
Julia Bucer
Whitehall
Ella Michael
Mount Washington
Wecht
Gabig
Bucer
Subdivision Faces Deadly Subsidence In Rock Springs
In Rock Springs Wyoming residents of a mobile home subdivision fear involuntary subsidence as streets crack and water mains break. A 20 foot hole opened near a trailer and residents report shifting ground nightly while city denies maintenance responsibility and a developer and a federal project blame shift. About eight families pursue legal action over an estimated $6,000 in damages.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Sandy Kaumo
Wataha
Howard Routh
Routh
U.S. Bureau of Mines
New Guidelines May Bog Down Pa. Trials
Philadelphia based report notes the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's new rule requiring three judges for non jury trials in first degree murder cases may strain the system. Judges warn extra panels remove jurists from other duties and could slow the courts. The changes, effective November first, cover non jury trials guilty pleas and death penalty settings with strict unanimity for first degree verdicts and death.
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Philadelphia
State Supreme Court
Common Pleas Court
Charles Mirarchi Jf
High Court
Supreme Court
School board tackles spurring buses and costs at Sparta meeting
Corry Area School District discussed transport safety and budgeting at Sparta School as officials address unmarked kindergarten vans. Trooper Barbour and district business manager Fred Davis plan immediate action to require clear signage on small buses. Superintendent Krepps notes district spends 32000 on kindergarten transport while others budget none.
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District Board of Education
Corry
Sch
Sparta
Sparta Pta
Sparta Area
Ares
Eaton
Lansberry
Kidergarten
Fred Davis
William Bar
Bour
Barbour
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John Bired Society
Council ‘On Foreign Relations
New York City
Hereford
Buck
Vigorita
Volun
Bonnie Fantin
Bill Eaton
Board of Education
Corry Area
Roger Lansberry
Spartanaburg
Davids
Charles W. Krepps Jr
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