Motorcycle accidents flood Somerset Hospital with victims
Six riders wounded in a single stretch fill Somerset Community Hospital as a local doctor notes a surge in cycle injuries versus car crashes. James Hitchman describes a near head on, laments rising road danger, and calls for designated riding areas while officials cite a summer revenue boost from cycle accidents. Continued on Page 2.
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Somerset honors two baseball champs with parade banquet
Two Somerset teams the Pennsylvania State Senior Little League champions and the Somerset Blue Devils American Legion District champions will be guests of honor at a parade and banquet at the Somerset American Legion Home. The parade forms 6:30 p.m. at the football field and ends at the Legion, dinner begins 7:30 with awards including most valuable player and sportsmanship. Contributions are invited through the Greater Somerset Chamber of Commerce 118 N Center Ave. Reservations for the dinner due by 5 p.m. August 20.
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George Gardner
Special enforcement team to press Nixon wage freeze rules
The Justice Department announced a special enforcement team to pursue court actions against violators of the 90 day wage price and rent freeze. A lawyer team will handle litigation, with contempt fines possible up to 200000 dollars. Thousands of Americans faced reporting delays as agencies lacked staff.
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Helicopter crash kills 37 US troops in West Germany
A CH47 Chinook carrying 37 soldiers including 33 from the 56th Artillery Brigade collided in midair over Bavarian countryside near Grafenwoehr. The wreckage sparked a fire as 12 bodies remained missing hours after the 4:45 am crash. Authorities investigated cause.
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Seven charged after Jackson shootout at New Africa HQ
In Jackson Mississippi seven men were charged with assault with intent to murder after a 20 minute gun battle at the separatist Republic of New Africa headquarters. An FBI agent and two policemen were wounded. Four others including President Imari Obadele were arrested on gun possession charges.
Runaway Costs Threaten Low Income Housing Program
HUD officials warn that management troubles and higher operating costs jeopardize the Section 236 subsidized rental program. Many projects run red, taxes utilities and maintenance under counted by 10 to 20 percent, risking rents beyond the means of the poor.
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School Bill Is Passed in Harrisburg Impasse Break
The legislature ended a three week deadlock and advanced several spending measures. A $103.8 million school subsidy bill cleared both chambers and went to Gov. Shapp. The House approved a $27 billion general government budget and considered $500 million in additional spending bills amid talk of a 2.3 percent income tax.
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