Six killed in Cambria fire near Lockport New York
Six people died when a Shawnee Road home in Cambria Niagara County burst into flames before dawn. Deputies Kruetzer and Meyers found the two story structure ablaze. entry attempts failed. Firefighters arrived about 90 minutes after the alarm.
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Lockport
N.Y
UPI
Cambria
Niagara
Shawnee Road
Jerome Kruetzer
Glen Meyers
Kruetzer
Meyers
Stolen Car Crashes Then Abandons It In Yard
Union Township police report a stolen car causing about 300 in damage after an early crash on Knox Street. The vehicle, driven at high speed on ice, struck a tree and ended in the yard of George Palmer Jr. at 511 S Knox St before being abandoned around 1 30 a.m. The car, owned by George M Othites, was stolen within hours of the wreck. In a separate arraignment, John E Vanish, 24, was jailed on a 25 fine and costs for shoplifting a six pack of gum from Treasure Island Department Store.
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Union Township
Knox St
Kerr St
George Palmer Jr
S. Knox St
George M. Othites
Schenley Ave
Shenango Township
Harry Kerr
John E. Vanish
S. Walnut St
Treasure Island
Mattress Fire Damages Building on Washington Street
Firefighters responded to a mattress fire at 659 E Washington St at 10 30 a m. The blaze caused about 50 in damages to a building owned by Shad R Hanna of 1210 Croton Ave. First floor tenants could not be identified.
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Washington St
Shad R. Hanna
Croton Ave
Man pleads to riot charge in Kent State disorders
Thomas Foglesong of Akron, 21, pleaded guilty in Portage County Common Pleas Court to first degree riot following the May 1970 Kent State University disorders. Prosecutors planned to drop an interfering with a fireman charge at sentencing. No date set. attorney seeks probation. Foglesong was not a Kent State student.
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Ravenna
Ohio
UPI
Thomas Foglesong
Akron
Portage County Common Pleas Court
Kent State University
Foglesong
Kent State
Labor bills move to House floor after committee release
A package of eight pro labor bills including tighter strikebreaker and labor injunc tion provisions was sent to the House for floor action. Rep Thomas J Fee says the suite aims to remove anti union laws while four workmen s compensation bills extend time limits apply private rooms and shift ambulance and firefighter disability rules to full act coverage. The package signals further review of workmen s compensation structure next year. Norman Jewison to direct Jesus Christ Superstar film for Universal Pictures.
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House Labor Relations Committee
Thomas J. Fee
New Castle
Fee
Two-Vehicle Collision in Hickory Township Causes Minor Damage
State police reported a 5:40 p.m. collision at the Pa. 388 and Pa. 108 intersection in Hickory Township. Janet L. Myers, 17, of Oil City drove north on Pa. 388 and pulled into the intersection, hitting a truck driven by John A. Ameser, 48, of 801 Warren Ave. Damage estimated at $1,000 to the truck and $100 to Myers vehicle.
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Hickory Township
Janet L. Myers
Oil City
John A. Ameser
Warren Ave
Myers
Six-Year-Old Girl Beaten. Father Suspect
Police reported a 6-year-old girl from E Washington Sr was beaten by her father. She was taken to Jameson Memorial Hospital where she was treated and released. Officers noted swollen lips and mouth interior and numerous neck marks. Child Welfare Agency notified Saturday.
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Child Welfare Agency
E. Washington Sr
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Butz says farmers back GOP
Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz argues the confirmation battle was political and will not affect the GOP farm vote. He says the unrest among grain farmers is overstated and Nixon will perform well in farm regions in the next election. He envisions expanded rural development to boost nonfarm jobs while preserving the family farm.
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Washington
UPI
Earl L. Butz
GOP
Mid- America
Butz
Nixon
Youth Beating Reported in Shenango Township
State police probe an early yesterday assault on 18 year old Charles S. Kwiat of 4225 Butler Ave Shenango Township. Two males aged 18 to 19 followed him to his home and assaulted him with fists as he exited his car in the driveway. Kwiat sustained minor facial bruises.
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Charles S. Kwiat
Butler Ave
Shenango Township
Kwiat
Americans Face Rising Blindness Rates 1940 to 1950
New York reports a 14 percent rise in blindness among American adults over the decade from 1940 to 1950, highlighting growing disability trends and health concerns nationwide.
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New York
Zoning Hearing Set Tonight in Ellwood City
Ellwood City residents in Fourth and Fifth wards plan petitions against changes allowing apartments in A residence areas. Borough Council will hear 13 district changes and four amendments at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal building. An attendance warning from resident Joseph Reeves noted council could adopt if turnout is low.
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Ellwood City
Borough Planning Commission
Mary Fontana
Todd Ave
Joseph Reeves
Evans Drive
Bruce C. Knechtel
Knetchel
Ellwood City Jaycees
Two Held on Forgery Charges in City Probe
James Hammack and Virgil Bailey, both of Elm Street addresses, were arraigned on forgery and conspiracy charges and held in the county jail in default of $2000 bonds. The case, investigated by state and city police, centers on a stolen unemployment check allegedly tried at Joseph's Super Market. hearing date pending before District Justice Betty Lou Kradel.
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James Hammack
Elm St
Virgil Bailey
Justice of the Peace
Betty Lou Kradel
Taylor Jackson
Hammock
Joseph's Super Market
Accident cuts Bell telephone service in Laurel area
About 100 Bell Telephone customers including Laurel High School lose service after a car driven by 17 year old Richard Rhodes struck a pole on Harlansburg Road at 1 a.m. Sunday. Workers severed a twisted line while replacing the pole. restoration aimed for 5 p.m. Rhodes was treated at Jameson Memorial Hospital for scrapes and thigh pain.
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Bell Telephone
Laurel High School
Richard Rhodes
E. Maitland Lane
Harlansburg State Line Road
Bell
Rhodes
Jameson Memorial Hospital
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