Jury selection resumes in Yablonski murder trial
In Washington Pennsylvania jury selection for Paul Gilly, the Yablonski murder suspect, continued amid rapid questioning and rulings. Seven jurors chosen from a pool of 70 prospects, with others to be seated as panels report. Both sides used multiple peremptory challenges as prosecutors prepare for a death-penalty case linked to United Mine Workers leader Joseph Yablonski’s 1969 slayings.
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Yablonski
Paul Gilly
Charles G. Swert
Neots
Wednessy
Hartard Sprague
Gerald §. Gold
Triad
Gilly
Cleveland
United Mine Workers Cumav Ann
Alberta Peedericks
Canonsburg
George Phillips
Venetia
Robert Johnson
Dorothy B. Andrews
Washington County
Sprague
Gold
Tie
Yablanski
UMW
Pennsylvania
Sammy Dale Entertainment Tour Brings Antidrug Message to Vietnam
Entertainer Sammy Dale arrived for a 10 day Vietnam tour to entertain and inspect GI drug treatment centers. He drew 20,000 troops with impersonations and a drum solo at Tan Son Nhut base. Dale spoke on race relations, noting improving black white ties and urging unity to solve problems at home and abroad. His wife Altovise and a diverse troupe accompanied him, led by the George Rhodes Orchestra.
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Sammy Dale
Vietnam
Davis
Saigon
Nixon
Altovise
Angela Davis Bailed Out On 102500 Bond In San Jose
Angela Davis was freed on 102500 bail after 16 months in custody on murder kidnap and conspiracy charges. Defense lawyers said they were ready to begin her trial Monday as about 50 supporters cheered outside the Palo Alto facility. Bail was posted by Roger Messec a farmer, with conditions restricting public remarks rallies travel and firearm possession plus residency in Santa Clara County.
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Calif
UPL
Angela Davis
Palo Alta
Roger Messec
Miss Davis
Missavis
Superior Court
Richard E. Arnason
Santa Clara County
Steve Sparacino
James Cleary
Communists Walk Out At Paris Peace Talks
Delegates walked out of the Paris peace conference as U S and South Vietnamese negotiators rejected a proposal to extend talks next week. The move comes amid President Nixon escalations in Vietnam and Nixon meetings with Chinese officials in Peking.
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UPD
Nixon
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Peking
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Guerrillas Attack Civilian Vehicle Near Lebanon Border
Civilians ambushed near the Lebanese border as guerrillas fired on a civilian vehicle, killing five occupants. Nails on the road caused flats for several vehicles. attackers reportedly infiltrated from Lebanon.
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Tel Aviv
Torkay
Srel
Lebanon
Two Amendments To State Income Tax Proposals Scene
Harrisburg reporters note two amendments proposed in the state House on Wednesday to the income tax. One exempts soldiers from the 2.3 percent levy, the other defines taxable portions of gains from property sales. A real estate bill would tax only the amount by which the old residence value exceeds the cost of the new residence, if a person sells one house and buys another in the same session. Both bills move to committee for study.
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Harrisburg
Avon
Stranded campers rescued after five days in Poe Valley
STATE COLLEGE Pa UPH nine hours of snowplow work broke four and a half miles of snowdrifts to reach nine campers stranded in a mountain cabin in Poe Valley State Park. Ronald Clark fashioned snowshoes from debris to contact rescuers. The group subsisted on supplies then received food by helicopter drop. Members include Raymond Bolig Lynne Tanya Hubart Keefer Carl Hoake Carol Sheetz Jane Noramer Terry Bailey and Lindi. all from Millersburg area.
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State College
UPH
Poe Valley State Park
Ronald Clark
Roscveu
Clark
Raymond Bolig
Tts
Sundance Kid Ad Sparks Bank Robbery Hoax
A parody ad themed around Sundance Kid appeared in local papers last weekend from Central Counties Bank. The North Hills branch was robbed of $35,000 Wednesday, prompting questions about the hoax’s impact.
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State College
Sundance
Central Counties Bank
Hutch
North Hills
Home Rule Plan Shifts Power To Municipalities In Pa
Harrisburg report says House Rules Committee endorsed a compromise home rule plan that would transfer sway over counties to municipalities. Support comes from leaders and lobbyists for boroughs and counties but many legislators plan objections over home districts. Majority Leader Irvis hopes for a vote soon as a Senate bill was folded into the compromise. The 1968 Constitutional Convention mandated a home rule bill within four years. the filing deadline is April 23.
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Harrisburg
Statehouse
House Rules Committee
Guy
Milton J. Shapp
Citie
K. Leroy Irvis
D-Allegheny
Senate
Samuel Rappaport
Philadelphia
House
Candal
Sewer reform talks set on home rule powers
City hall hosts a 2 PM meeting with Neshannock Shedango and Union officials to discuss federal regulations on sewage funds and a proposed home rule charter allowing counties or municipalities to assume control of local services. Attendees include Rep Frank McClark Diessemer and other federal officials with participation from county commissioners.
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Neshannock
Shedango
Union
John Cater
Lawrence County Advisory Committee
Frank Mc Clark
Diessemer
Shapp reverses stance on Huber milk board seat
Governor Shapp reversed himself on Wednesday, backing down from ousting J Lin Huber from the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board. He criticized prior actions, faulted bonding practices, and noted changes after the Clemo incident. Huber, nine years on the board, faced long-standing consumer complaints over high milk prices and policy enforcement.
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UPI
Milton
Shapp
Wodnesday
J Lin Huber
Qe State Milk Marketing Board
Huber
Clergiel
Huter
Hober
Milk Marketing Board
Haber
Berrigan Freed on Parole After Catonsville Case
The Rev Daniel Berrigan was released on restricted parole from federal prison ending his status as a fugitive with exile feelings. He served 18 months of an equal term for pouring animal blood on draft records in Catonsville Maryland. His brother Philip F Berrigan faces federal charges in Thurnsburg alleging a plot to kidnap Henry Kissinger to protest the war.
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Danbury
Daniel Berrigan
Catonsville
Federal Correction Institute
Philip
Phlip F Berrigan
Thurnsburg
Henry A. Kissinger
McHale Questions Harrisburg Group on Charges
Agriculture Secretary Kim McHale questioned the validity of the group Concerned Citizens for Agriculture and its charges. He called the group an ad hoc petition committee with a narrow set of vested interests while noting it claims 44 farm and allied organizations and over 4,000 Pennsylvania farm funders. He denied abandoning the committee and any claim that Agriculture Research is groundless.
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Harrisburg
Appeulture
Kim McHale
Concerned Citizens For Agriculture
McHale
Pennsylvania
Meshile
Whit
Helicopter Crash Damages Mitford State Police Craft
A Pennsylvania state police helicopter suffered extensive damage in a takeoff crash at Milford Pike County substation. Both crewmen, Pilot Corporal Clement Laine and co pilot Trooper Joh Gerrity, escaped injury as officials cite a probable mechanical failure. An investigation is underway by the state aviation bureau and FAA.
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Pennsylvania
Milford
Pike County
Clement Laine
Joh Gerrity
Pennsylvania State Police Aviative Division, the State Aviation Bureau
Federal Aeromiubies Administration A
South Vietnamese stumble on Chinese mortars in Highlands
A U S spokesman said rush in the Central Highlands uncovered Chinese made mortars hid in hillside tunnels. The shells could be fired five nights ago and were the first of their kind seen in South Vietnam. They lie within range of Fire Base Five and the Provnetaleagatal of Komen City. Intelligence says Communists may have brought heavy guns for a new offensive in the Central Highlands.
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HEPD
Central Highlands
U.S
South Vietnam
Komen
Conteal Highlands
Ronald Rich Named New City Partner Cities Coordinator
Ronald It Rich of 100 Hamilton St is appointed as New Castle Partner Cities coordinator. A Slippery Rock State College graduate, he previously worked as a prado assist and is pursuing a master’s in political science. He will coordinate recreation and urban development efforts with Larry Worth and department officials.
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Ronald Rich
Hamilton St
Rich
Slippery Rock State College
Prado
Hich
Larry D. Worth
Phin
Department of Community Affairs
Clausing
Ceplares
Robert Pvrian
Adhviois
Joseph Cova
Larry Worth
Welfare meeting planned amid welfare agency costs
A welfare meeting is planned involving the state welfare office and county agencies over reimbursements tied to an aid program. County officials, the public welfare office, and the child welfare director will discuss a potential overpayment problem and a possible $88,000 under reimbursement, with federal support pending. Nearby, two murder suspects stand trial in the county seat’s gold domed courthouse, involving the death of Myrtle Amos and the dismemberment case of Violet Williams. The prosecution seeks the death penalty and Williams denies accusations regarding the employer.
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Toca
Office of Public Assistance
Hic Canity Elald Welfare Ageney
Ie County
Ostate Ps
Ehutilron
Puibyliq
Hubert Vagt
Meadville Hopiical
Department of Pubic Walkire
Meel
Mihard Sidine
Bette Waddington
Michael Pioulins
Han
Guilie
Nivel
Gibeliaus
Shington
Paul E. Gilly
Joseph Yablonski
Isrying
Violet Marie Williams
Williams
Myrtle Amos
West Minley Township
Penne
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