Corry Sparta school merger fuels bus enigma and parent concerns
In Corry and Sparta the merger brings a difficult busing problem for scattered communities. Winters worsen travel times and a 10 minute day cut sparked debates about fairness. Parents argue the board failed to study bus issues before closing Sparta High School, though officials say a better solution may arise.
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Sparta
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Sparta High
Corry Area High School
Forms Kill? Paperwork Drowns Everyday Life Say Academics
A satirical essay argues forms threaten civilization while noting two life events birth and death escape paperwork. The piece transitions to Nixon campaign espionage, describing Elmer Wyatt hired as a spy to access Muskie campaign materials and the Magruder led plan that linked to the Watergate break-in in 1971. It traces recruitment from Jeb Magruder to Kenneth Rietz and John Buckley, detailing Wyatt's recruitment and payment.
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Magruder
Kenneth Rietz
Cabbys Mail Runs Tied to Nixon Espionage Scandal
A cab driver who delivered Muskie campaign mail later passed documents to Buckley and Magruder, then to Liddy and Hunt, aiding Nixon strategists. The scheme allegedly helped undercut Muskie, with Wyatt’s pay doubled by the Nixon camp. Agnew pressed for open impeachment hearings, calling for a select committee as he argued over press leaks and legal probes.
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Buckley
Magruder
Nixon
Hugh Porter
Albert
Agnew
Judiciary Committee
Gallstone breakthrough eyed by Mayo Clinic researchers
Mayo Clinic scientists lead a gallstone dissolution effort using chenodeoxycholic acid pills. In trials, most treated patients showed reduced stone size or number, with some cases clearing entirely over long use. A national NIH trial will assess safety, dosage, and long term effects.
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Mayo
Food and Drug Administration
Corry ties 1953 foremen honor and war hero purple heart
Corry scene recalls 20 years ago as the Foremen group in Milwaukee recognizes the local Orman’s Club. Pfc Ronald C Miles, Corry resident in Korea, earns the Purple Heart for injuries endured in action and remains stationed there. Corry Area High School JV edges Oil City 21 18 with John Burkhart scoring the decisive three yard rush. 40 years back, 1933, Crawford M Woods Co burglary leaves authorities without clues as safe ransacked and valuables missing. American Legion Post installs new officers with A F Carlburg becoming commander.
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Ronald C. Miles
Corry
Korea
Miles
Crawford M. Woods Co
First Avenue
Foreign investment and tender offers stir US opinions
Brokers earn fees from tendering shares which may pour into the US economy yet trigger fears of foreign control. Critics call it colonialism, while bankers say limits can keep national interests safe. A $15 billion foreign stake by 1972 end shows the trend is small but growing, with no clear verdict.
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U.S
Trust Houses Forte Ltd
Britain
TraveLadae International Inc
New York Stock Exchange
United States
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Middle East
Ralph Weindling
Kidder Peabody
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