Paroled life for Krist in Georgia kidnap case
Krist, 24, a Georgia kidnapper, was sentenced to life imprisonment with eligibility for parole in seven years after a jury verdict that spared the death penalty. Foreman H. J. Rainwater cited lack of harm to the victim, Barbara Mackle, daughter of developer Robert Mackle, who was abducted for a $500000 ransom last December.
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Charles 8
Taylor Decatur
UPI
Krist
J. Rainwater
Barbara Jane Mackle
Florida
Robert Mackle
Nixon
Emory University Coed
Mackle
Rainwater
Laurel approves tax hike in 1969 70 budget
Laurel Area School Board approved the 1969 1970 budget totaling 1 245 634 and raised property taxes by eight mills driven by township wage tax changes. Budget details show new starting teacher salaries at 6 000, administrator raises, and a long range plan mandated by the state DPI. Two local residents were accepted at New Castle Business College for the summer quarter. More typhoid cases reported in upper Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Area
Laurel
State Department of Public Instruction
Thayer, Menges, and St. Jean and Associates
New Castle Business College
Karen Slater
Erin Slater
Katherine Sr
Neshannock High School
Miss Slater
Audrey June Frazier
Pulaski Rd
Neshannock
AFL-CIO Rival Union Emerges From Split Alliance for Labor Action
Washington report notes the Alliance for Labor Action a loose federation of Teamsters and UAW formed from the AFL-CIO expulsion split. The ALA claims aims to address social ills with programs from health insurance to housing and a broader bargaining system for large corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Alliance For Labor Action
ALA
Afl-Cio
Teamsters Brotherhood
United Auto Workers
UAW
Teamsters
Auto Workers
White House defends Vietnam tactics amid casualty rise
A Nixon administration source says US Vietnam casualties rose due to increased enemy attacks, not escalation by American forces. Washington dismisses Kennedy critique and notes South Vietnamese forces have shouldered more of the war burden since January. The briefing cites 54 to 180 enemy operations in successive weeks and 430 US combat deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Sarton
Washington
White House
United States
Vietnam
Administration
Ronald Ziegler
South Vietnam
Defense Department
Pentagon
Nixon
U.S
County plans revised in proposed health program
County commissioners debate a health plan noting modest 10 percent funding, with board members Barron and Morrison highlighting need to curtail items. Weisman announces a longer, corrected version to be submitted to the state, acknowledging mental health care gaps and potential community returns for patients if housing and supervision are available. The board approves the revised plan and sends it to county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morrison
Mabel A. Barron
Weisman
William C. Houk
Veterans’ Administration
Morrison
Polk State Hospital
Dixmont State Hospital
Morrision
House pushes bill to pay 265 court judges in Pa
Harrisburg lawmakers move fast to authorize back pay for 265 Common Pleas Court judges after a $6.7 million appropriation tied to court reorganization. Checks delayed until legislation clears session and jargon, with Shafer's budget bills possible but unlikely to gain sponsor without signatures from party leaders.
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House
Burton W. Siglin
Harrisburg
Upil
State
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Common Pleas Court
House Appropriations Committee
Raymond P. Shafer
Notable Giants Guard Hospitalized After Weekend Collision
Darrell Dess offensive guard for the New York Giants and his wife Carol remain in hospital after a two car crash on U S 224 in Mahoning Township. Their niece Kathleen Shevitz is in serious condition at South Side Hospital. Robert Luytinen is in satisfactory condition at St Francis Hospital after being struck near his home. Leilani Mae Matthews drove on Superior Street as a boy darted into traffic. Police report an Atlantic service station burglary netted about 70 dollars in cash and soft drinks plus cigarettes.
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Darrell C. Dess
New York Giants
Ridgewood Dr
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Carol
Kathleen Shevitz
County Line St
Youngstown
South Side Hospital
Darrell Dess
U. S. 224
Mahoning Township
Robert Luytinen
Superior St
St. Francis Hospital
Leilani Mae Matthews
Lathrop St
Atlantic
Washington St
West Side Community Center to file intent with CHARGE Inc
West Side Community Center board agrees to file a letter of intent with CHARGE Inc to become a delegate agency and control its finances. CHARGE funds of 976 were moved to WESAC, with 509 gifts from Highland UP and Clen Moore UP Churches noted. A Shenango donated building lease was signed and sent to New Jersey for approval, with William Ross stating approval by June 4. Robert Izzo joins the board. A memorial service for St. Lucy Church is set at 0 a.m. Friday at St. Lucy Cemetery with Rev. Vincent Bertoline officiating and St. Margaret's Band. James Ruozo chairs, with Charles Toscano as co chair, as Donald Williams speaks at the Lawrence County Law Enforcement Association meeting at 8 p.m. tomorrow at the courthouse. attendance includes Justices of the Peace and election candidates. A film on drug addiction will be shown.
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West Side Community Center
Charge Inc
Charge
WESAC
Highland UP
Clen Moore UP Church
Shenango Products Division
Interpace Corp
Grant and
Glass Streets
New Jersey
William Ross
Robert Izzo
St. Lucy
St. Lucy's Cemetery
Vincent Bertoline
St. Margaret's Band
al Coletta
James Ruozo
St. Lucy's Holy Name Society
Charles Toscano
Donald &. Williams
Lawrence County Law Enforcement Association
Justices of the Peace
Scranton mother abandons newborn at hospital. search launched
Police seek a 17 year old mother with blue eyes and long blonde hair who left her nine pound son at Scranton State General Hospital four hours after birth with a 19 year old man. They used names Paul and Linda Connors and were staying at a Holiday Inn in Scranton. authorities found no Connors at the hospital or the Binghamton NY address. Former Laurel football coach Sam Nan was named athletic director by the Laurel School board replacing resigned Sam Weinschenk.
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Scranton
UPI
Scranton State General Hospital
Paul
Linda Connors
Court St
Binghanon
N. Y
Holiday Innare
Connors
Ine
Binghamton
Laurel High School
Sam. Nan
Laurel School Board
Sam Weinschenk
Busy mom earns teaching master's at Temple University
Madeline B. Weldon, a Philadelphia mother of 13, returned to college for teaching credits and earned a master's degree from Temple University. She studied at Germantown High School for her teaching spots and teaches German and French, while remaining active at polls on election days.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Madeline B. Weldon
Temple University
Germantown High School
Unsolicited goods become gifts under Senate bill
Harrisburg UPI reports final Senate approval Monday grants unsolicited merchandise to recipients. The bill, awaiting Shafer’s signature, lets receivers refuse delivery and not return items. Mail sent goods are deemed gifts, with no obligation to the sender and can be used or disposed of freely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Raymond P. Shafer
State Auditor General's Department
General Assembly
House
Harrisburg
UPI
Labor Council approves counselors training course plan
Lawrence County AFL CIO backs a six week counselors training course to connect labor with agencies and United Fund programs. George Barberio says it will start next fall and cover non fund contributing workers. The council also opposes pay television and notes 32 percent union member voter registration.
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United Fund
Barberio
Game
West Side Center
Charge Inc
Community Action Agency
Office of Economic Opportunity
United States
Martin J. Kovach
Afl-Cio
Mohawk talks continue as district weighs credit reimbursement
Mohawk Area School Board and teachers negotiate tuition reimbursement for summer credits with no hours limit. A teacher salary schedule would raise base from 5700 to 6000 and top figures reach 12000 for doctorate after 17 years. Actions: custodial supplies from ten suppliers for 5457, Wayne Walker named temporary wage tax collector, Ann Clark and Patricia Gonzales to Ohio University workshop, Marcyann M. Suroviec hired as girls PE teacher, driveway surfacing contract 3400, half hospitalization for part timers, and a fire at Red Crossing clothes dryer causing 100 damage.
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Bessemer
Mohawk Area School Board
Wayne M. Walker
Ann Clark
Patricia Gonzales
Ohio University
Marcyann M. Suroviec
CB & L, Paving Co
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Vienna
Austin
Gary Steven Krist
DeKalb County
Lamar Martin
Decatur, Ga
Shafer
K. Leroy Irvis
D - Allegheny
Lee A. Donaldson
Allegheny County
Donaldson
Dess
Board
Williams
Sam Nan
Mohawk
Inei
Red Crossing
N. Mercer St
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