Ex-Polk head finds time to rest during reinstatement battle
Former Polk State School and Hospital superintendent Dr. James McClelland Jr. says his battle with Welfare Secretary Helene Wohlgemuth yielded two gains a broader support network and a rare 15 year vacation. He plans to fix up his Polk Main Street residence and reconnect with family while awaiting a Civil Service Commission decision on his reinstatement.
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Polk State Scheol Aned Hospital
Helene Wohlgemuth
Mefletland
Wohlgermuth
Polk
State Civil Service Commission
Yeas
Main Street
Castro payment denial in Watergate era debate
A broadcast of sworn testimony alleges Castro backed Cuba’s money to the Democratic campaign, with Strauss calling the claim ridiculous. The Watergate suit against Republicans for bugs feeds a Capitol Hill storm over leaks, including John Dean’s testimonies.
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Strauss
Bernard L. Darker
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Senate
Mike Mansfield
Watergate Committee
Hugh Scott
Man Pulalon Obreaks
Decision on Graci coming in courtroom in Hershey
A three member court martial panel reviewed prosecution evidence against Lt. Col. Charles Graci and prepared to decide whether to clear him of cheating charges. Graci's civilian lawyer Richard Snelbaker argued the state police failed to prove the allegations, while defense witnesses vouched for his character. The panel heard testimony from ex Governor Davis and Father Gurrits and weighed whether the evidence supports a conviction or a demurrer due to insufficient proof.
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Richard Snelbaker
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Set
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Lancaster
Rocco P. Arella
Shapp
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Urella
Willam Cooper
Cooper
Polaw
Snelbaker
John Morgan Davis
Philadelphia
David Lawrence
Edward Gurrits
York Haven
Circler
Col. Graci
Maryland man gets 5 10 years for second degree murder
Phillis E. Ridenour, 21, of Waynesboro Maryland, was sentenced to 5 to 10 years in Huntingdon state prison on a second degree murder charge for the beating death of Leroy Kline, 94, last August. She pleaded guilty in February and was sentenced by visiting Judge Kreider of Dauphin County. David Deal, 22, Hagerstown, Md., awaits sentencing in the same case.
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Seu Ma
Huntingdon
Leroy Klive
Waynesboro
Franklin County
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Wranklin County
Jamer Kreider
Dauphin County
Liner Price
Smithsburg
David Deal
Hagerstown
Rod
Kline
Mitchell says husband will go to jail for Nixon
Martha Mitchell asserts her husband John Mitchell will go to jail to protect the president. She notes he has great faith in Nixon, declines details, and was seen leaving a New York City apartment with luggage while Mitchol stayed behind. She mentions he may testify before Congress but will not be compelled.
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Washington
UPI
Martha Mitchell
John Mitchell
Richard Nixon
United States
Gasoline in car trunk a dangerous practice
The Pennsylvania AAA Federation urged motorists not to carry extra gasoline in trunks during shortages. John J. Donovin said storing gas in the car could cause explosions in a crash or from sparks, and seepage could ignite. He advised planning trips and filling tanks ahead, noting state rules limit to five gallon approved containers with safety features.
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AAA Federation
John J. Donovin
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Oline
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Firestone strike ends after tentative wage talks
Workers at Firestone plants along with Enid Rubber Workers reach a tentative agreement to end a walkout that began midweek and involved about 1,000 employees at two sites. The deal, likely to affect April wage adjustments, includes pension improvements and better hospital and life insurance benefits, while some health and safety demands were not secured.
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Enid
Fife
Two Deaths Shake Pinal Lounge Shooting Case
Houston Chronicle notes another fatal shooting at the Pinal Lounge waterfront docks on June 21, 1872 where Peters killed bartender Lee Love after a dispute over a bill. Peters was later convicted of murder and sentenced, with appeals and new charges surrounding the bartender's death. Witnesses identified a friend of Love as the shooter in a separate confrontation later that night.
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Petar Bilirioms
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Ruth Wright
Alex Wayne Hebert
Nixon Brezhnev agree to Moscow third summit phase
Washington official report says President Nixon and Soviet leader Brezhnev will meet in Moscow next year for a third summit. They pledged to continue arms talks and peaceful nuclear cooperation after signing pacts at a banquet near the White House. In Saigon, cease fire violations dwindle but two children were killed in land mine blasts in Quang Nam Province.
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UPI
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Leonid I. Brezhnev
California
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Saigon
Vietnam
Paris
Quang Nam Province
Peron Calls for Peaceful Argentine Revolution
Former President Juan D. Peron urged a peaceful revolution in Argentina from Buenos Aires, vowing to rebuild the country without costing lives. He called on Argentines to unite in a constructive peace amid a brave crisis as exile ends.
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UPI
Juan D. Peron
Peron
Buenos Aires Subur
Tomcat test flight ends with missile strike crash
Two civilian test pilots aboard a Grumman F-14 Tomcat valued at 20 million dollars were shot down by one of the plane’s own missiles during a test near Point Mugu California. The jet crashed flames into the Pacific about 20 miles southwest of the Naivil Air Station. Both pilots bailed out and were rescued by a Navy helicopter. Navy officials said the unarmed Sparrow missile failed to clear the aircraft and struck the fuselage.
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Bell announces wage hikes across Bell Telephone Penn unions
H W Clarke Jr says three unions representing about 24000 Bell employees will raise the companys annual wage bill by 24 million dollars starting July 15. Most of the rise reflects cost of living adjustments from CPI gains 1972 to 1973 and 1971 contract increases. Higher skilled workers gain up to 16 a week, others up to 13 50 weekly. Total increases over the contract life run about 53 per higher skilled employee and 31 for traffic operators, with unions including Federation of Telephone Workers of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Telephone Guild, and IBEW Local 1944.
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Bell Telephone Co
Pennsylvania
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Thomas Page
Bell Telephone
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The
Pennsylvania Telephone Guild
Pennsylvania Telephone Union
IBEW
Vo Tech to Join Program and Nursing Budget Approved
The Lawrence County Vocational Technical High School Board approved joining the Western Pennsylvania School District Membership program at 100 dollars annually to gain safety posters and procedures guidance. The practical nursing budget of 47,985 dollars for next year was approved, with 90 percent state reimbursement and 10 percent from a 128 dollar annual tuition. Also approved was adding a power sewing machine operators program contingent on full state reimbursement. A hearing set for July 13 to decide if the City Redevelopment Authority must release documents on the Odell Robinson property at 218 N Beaver St, with the authority contesting jurisdiction. The county Board of Appeals will meet July 19 to consider a land review for Hickory View Terrace Inc in North Beaver Township as they plot lots for sale as farmland.
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Western Pennsylvania School District
Airway Industries Nf
West Pittsburg
John F. Henderson
City Redevelopment Authority
Atty
Sherman K. Levine
Lawrence County
Redevelopment Authority
Odell Robinson
Beaver St
Lawrence County Court
County Board of Appeals
Hickory View Terrace, Inc
Beaver Township
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