Panthers Rally Planned in Philadelphia Amid Police Stand
The Black Panthers announce a national convention in Philadelphia this weekend despite police opposition. Police chief Rizzo cancels leaves for 7,000 officers, places them on 12 hour shifts after raids on Panther centers left fourteenees in bail on conspiracy charges. The convention, termed a Revolutionary People's Constitutional Convention, is set to open Saturday night at Temple University with speakers from New Left, antiwar, and feminist movements. Governor Shafer opposes violent rhetoric but won’t cancel, while warning against mob action or destruction.
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Will Ask City To Join County Housing Authority
Erie County planners propose a single countywide housing authority and code. The plan, in a recent analysis by John Blackson Associates, urges county officials to sound out all municipal leaders about the proposal as part of updating the Erie County Comprehensive Plan.
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Figures Show Pupil Bulge Based Here
The Corry Area School Jointure reports a peak in pupil bulge with 3,200 students enrolled this year, down from 3,339 on the first day last year. Statewide projections foresee declines through 1979, with elementary enrollment 1,674 and high school 1,626 this year.
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Clear UC Cop In Dog Shooting
A Union City police officer was absolved of liability in a July dog shooting after a two hour hearing before District Justice Justin Butters. Officer Jack Clark shot a five month old white dog that bared teeth as he tried to detain it. the owners sought 125 dollars, but had paid only 10. The decision cited the dog law and that the animal was not under control.
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Senate Vote Shifts War Duty to Nixon Says McGovern
Senate action ends with McGovern arguing the end the war amendment shifts full responsibility to President Nixon. He criticizes White House push to leave decisions to the president and predicts political fallout if the war ends poorly. McGovern notes no further legislative efforts this year and contemplates testing the issue again after elections.
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Housing Head Opposes Forced Integration of Suburbs
Secretary George Romney of HUD says it would be a mistake to force suburban integration. He notes limited federal authority and asserts the Nixon administration will continue affirmative actions without overstepping powers. Romney stresses opposition to discrimination and distinguishes housing policy from school desegregation debates.
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Nixonman proposes limited housing for poor and black in suburbs
Washington AP reports a presidential task force member urges allowing poor and black families in white suburbs but with an upper limit to maintain middle class dominance. Dr Anthony Downs compares to racial pupil assignment and notes possible unconstitutionality, while HUD aims for freedom of movement. Also notes UN study on women employment.
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Thieves Take $1193 In Troyer Burglary
Corry State Police probe the theft of $1183 from the Troyer Potato Products plant on the Union City Waterford road near Waterford. Entry was gained by prying a rear door lock after 11:45 p.m. Monday before the plant opened yesterday morning.
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