Attica Use of Force Sparks National Debate
Public officials, penologists and citizens react to the Attica prison uprising end, split over whether force was necessary. President Nixon backs Gov Rockefeller’s hard line. experts decry the killings as a massacre. Governors, lawmakers and clergy weigh in on negotiation versus force.
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Associated Press
Pares
Attica
Nixon
Erson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Vernon Fox
Blairsville burglary targets two trucks in Blairsville
Blairsville police investigate after two trucks owned by Donald Campbell of Hodge Street were burglarized over the weekend. About 600 in tools were reported missing.
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Blairsville
Donald Campbell
Hodge St
Rep Shane Speaks On Road Use Crisis In Homer City
Rep Shane voices frustration over road damage from coal traffic, urges PennDOT to negotiate cost sharing with Penelec for access road upkeep. He pushes a temporary PennDOT plan to address wear while seeking a long term agreement, noting lack of cooperation from Penelec president Dodson.
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Penelec
Shane
District 10
Penndot
North American Coal Co
Homer City
Dodson
Teamsters Press Co Reach Accord in Pittsburgh Strike
The Pittsburgh Press Co and its Teamsters Union Local reached a tentative contract agreement ending a 124 day newspaper strike. Terms await union ratification after a daylong session in U S District Court Judge John L Miller's chambers.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Press Co
Teamsters Union
U.S. District Court
John L. Miller
Sixth Street chosen for Indiana School site plan
A public meeting outlines selecting a 34 acre Sixth Street tract for a new junior high and high school complex with projected 1980 enrollment of 6,500, cost estimates near 8.1 million dollars, funding split 60 percent from state and federal sources, and possible seven to nine mill tax impact.
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Indiana
Cummins
Balint
Shryock Ave
Stahura
Isadore Lenglet
Chevy Chase
Ben Franklin Road
Ben Franklin
Sixth St
Robert McCoy
Indiana County Chamber of Commerce
Scheeren
Flood Watch In Somerset And Cambria
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for Cambria and Somerset counties as heavy rains and lightning disrupted service in several communities. Power and telephone outages affected 6,000 to 8,000 customers between Johnstown and Bedford, with about 200 customers in Scalp Level without power. The storm moved southeast at 10 mph, with clear skies expected by around 8 a.m.
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Associated Press
National Weather Service
Cambria
Somerset
General Telephone Co
Johnstown
Bedford
Pennsylvania Electric Co
Scalp Level
Indian Guides Sponsorship Meeting in Saltsburg
A meeting to organize an Indian Guide program at the Jackson School Saltsburg is set for 7 p.m. Open to first to third graders and their fathers. Sponsored by the Indiana County YMCA. all are invited.
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Saltsburg
Jackson School
Indiana County Ymca
Baltimore Jail Riot Quelled
About 200 inmates barricaded themselves in the City Jail cafeteria and police used tear gas to force them out. The inmates returned to their cells with no reported injuries. The incident followed a deadly Attica prison revolt in New York.
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Baltimore, Md
Attica
N.Y
Baltimore
Penelec says road upkeep needed to run power station
Penelec and New York State Electric and Gas Corp warn that a reliable road system is essential to supply the electricity plant. PennDOT handles state route maintenance under a ten month old agreement, billing the utilities for excess costs. Coal deliveries previously caused deterioration, but volumes are down and no trucks are planned through 1972. Utilities urge heavier traffic capacity upgrades while stressing road construction remains PennDOT’s duty.
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New York State Electric and Gas Corporation
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
PennDot
Department of Transportation
Yablonski Murderers Arraigned in Washington County
Three people charged with the murder of United Mine Workers leader Joseph A. Yablonski and his wife and daughter are set for arraignments on September 28 in Washington County. Paul Gilly 36 Annette Gilly 30 and Silous Huddleston 71 were brought from Ohio after the state refused their extradition appeal.
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Washington, Pa
United Mine Workers
Joseph A
Jock’ Yablonski
Washington County
Charles G. Sweet
Paul Gilly
Annette
Silous Huddleston
Pennsylvania
Ohio Supreme Court
Ohio
Gym-Swim Starts Tonight In Indiana
A Men s Gym Swim program sponsored by the Indiana Area Recreation and Parks Department begins the week of Sept 13. Two male sessions run Tuesdays 8:30 to 11 pm and Sundays 7 to 10 pm at the Junior High gym and pool. Free for Indiana Area School District residents. no registration needed. Call 463 3473 for details.
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Indiana Area Recreation and Parks Department
Indiana Area
Recreation Department
Local 1096 Picketing Spreads at Blairsville Plant
A 350 member IBEW Local 1096 strike against Westinghouse Special Metals near Blairsville enters its fifth day. The stoppage halts work for most of the plant’s 550 employees as pickets restrict access despite a county court injunction. Friction persists after negotiations broke off Thursday and management refused further talks until pickets allow free plant access.
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Blairsville
IBEW
Westinghouse Special Metals
Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court
Grand Jury Begins Case Review Here
The Indiana County Grand Jury approved five cases for further court action and dismissed one on opening day. Dismissed were Lawrence Leo Duffy of Indiana and Gary D. Smith of Indiana on larceny charges. Approved: two assault cases and aggravated assault against Terry L Patterson Sagamore. Don Thomas Cole Jeanne Nette wounding mistaken for wild game. Joseph Anthony Chranni Pittsburgh possession of drugs. Timothy John Leskovic and Vincent Philip Rapagna Springdale sale of drugs. The panel met again today with reviews through tomorrow.
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Indiana County Grand Jury
Lawrence Leo Duffy
North Second St
Indiana
Gary D. Smith
North Fifth St
Terry L. Patterson
Sagamore
Don Thomas Cole
Jeannette
Joseph Anthony Chranni
Pittsburgh
Timothy John Leskovic
Vincent Philip Rapagna
Springdale
Senior Citizens Schedule Meet in Indiana Area
Indiana area senior citizens urged to attend a 7 30 p m meeting at the Senior Citizens Activity Center Ninth and Philadelphia streets Indiana Representatives from various senior citizen organizations will be present and an organizing committee for future operation of the center is hoped to be named.
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Indiana
Senior Citizens Activity Center
Ninth and
Philadelphia Streets
Judge orders strike hearing in Armstrong district
Armstrong County Judge J Frank Graff has requested a hearing as teachers from Armstrong and DuBois School Districts remain on strike. The Armstrong Education Association and the Armstrong School Board were to appear in court at 9 30 a m today with no progress reported.
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Kittanning
Armstrong
DuBois
Armstrong County
J. Frank Graff
Armstrong Education Association
Armstrong School Board
Pleaders Sentenced By Court In Indiana County
A group of defendants faced Indiana County Court yesterday with sentences handed for fraud and motor vehicle violations. Howard A. Nelson of Homer City received a suspended sentence with restitution and probation for a credit card scam. Several others from Indiana County and nearby towns were fined or jailed for DUI, suspended licenses, or drunk driving. The session also covered union talks, with AEA leaders stating offers, counteroffers, and binding arbitration failed as negotiations continued without the board president present.
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Indiana
Howard A. Nelson
Homer City
Johnstown
Route 119
Marion Center
Charles C. Eshbaugh
Rimersburg
Floyd W. Woods
South Fifth St
Indiana County
Rodger Peiffer
Indiana RD 4
James A. Cook
Turtle Creek
David Welton
Cowansville
Clarence Keith
Penn Run RD 1
Robert Eugene Emeigh
Philadelphia St
Antonio W. Butch
Jeannette
Richard Elliot
Josephine
Richard Joseph Keilman
Ebensburg RD 1
Pollution Unit Plans Meet Here
An agenda of fall and winter activities will be discussed at the Pollution Solution Group meeting on Wednesday September 15 at 7 p.m. in Calvary United Presbyterian Church. President Richard Waechter said an evaluation of the borough recycling project will be made, following a six month trial urged by the Indiana Borough Council. The sixth recycling day is set for Saturday September 25 in the parking lot rear of the Indiana County Courthouse from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The IUP ecology group and the Indiana High School Anti Pollution Club sponsor this month’s collection. Service club representatives and interested citizens are urged to attend this planning session on local environmental problems, including organic health outlets branch recycling centers organic farming and dangers of improper pesticide use. Atlanta suffered a setback in 1864 when General Sherman burned the ity.
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Calvary United Presbyterian Church
Richard Waechter
Indiana Borough Council
Indiana County
IUP Ecology Group
Indiana High School
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