Urella and Six Others Face Wiretap Trial in Pennsylvania
Former State Police Commissioner Rocco P. Urella and six other officials and associates face wiretapping charges tied to a November motel incident in King of Prussia. The seven include current and former troopers, a baker salesman, and Urella’s aides. A June 19 preliminary hearing is set before Judge Zeigler in Montgomery County.
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Pennsylvania
Rocco P. Urella
Milton Shapp
Philadelphia
Baking Company
Arella
Pennsylvania Crime Commission
Michael von Moschzisker
Dist
George W. Zeigler Jr
Montgomery County
Commonwealth
Zeigler
Commission
George Washington Motor Lodge
King of Prussia
Urella
Stephen Luchansky
Curtis Guyette
Metro Kardash
James D. Barger
James McCann
Barger
McCann
Kissinger Tho Agree on New Peace Plan But Cambodia Gap Remains
Saigon and Viet Cong would halt shooting under the new plan while Cambodia is not addressed. South Vietnam backs the accord in principle with unspecified changes. Canada says it will pull peacekeeping troops, possibly affecting the pact’s application. Monitor deployment, mine clearing, and talks resume within days. demobilization and elections planned within six months.
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Saigon
Henry A. Kissinger
Hanoi
le Duc Tho
Cambodia
South Vietnam
Canada
Ottawa
International Commission of Control and Supervision
Kissinger
North Vietnam
Viet Cong
United States
Council of National Reconciliation and Concord
U S Eyes Gasoline Tax Boost To Cool Demand
Treasury Secretary Shultz said the administration could raise the federal tax on gasoline to curb demand. Proposals floated involve a one to ten cent increase, with a penny rise costing about $1 billion in revenue. The move, still under review, comes as leading indicators hint at a slowing economy and fuel contracts rise nationwide. Local governments report higher fuel prices and tighter bids for bulk fuel amid shortages.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
George P. Shultz
Shultz
White House
Nixon
Minneapolis Transit Commission
Los Angeles County
Dallas County
Texas
Maine
Linwood F. Ross
DER Seeks Bids On Oil Gas Leases In State Lands
The Department of Environmental Resources and the Game Commission invite bids for oil and gas leases on state lands. DER offers 3 711 acres in Forbes State Forest Middlecreek and Saltlick townships Fayette County. The Game Commission opens 9 848 acres in State Game Lands 111 around Lower Turkeyfoot and part of Fayette. Last filing date is June 19.
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The
Game Commission
DER
Forbes State Forest
Middlecreek Township
Saltlick Township
Fayette County
Lower Turkeyfoot Township
GOP Proposes $379 Million Tax Relief in Harrisburg
The Republican Ways and Means Committee sent a $379 million tax relief bill to the House floor, proposing to cut corporate taxes by about $183 million annually and personal income taxes by roughly $190 million, with a $2,000 income exclusion and a state spending ceiling of $3.74 billion. Governor Shapp supports a higher ceiling. Democrats seek delays and split bills.
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Harrisburg
House
Ways and Means Committee
Shapp
Commonwealth
GOP
Galen Dreibelbis
D-Centre
Dreibelbis
Dreibilbis
Somerset High Band Gains Washington Fan and Support
A Washington DC reader praises Somerset High School’s 126 piece marching band for performances at football games and parades. She sends a $5 donation via a letter to the American and urges public financial backing while band director Chester Singer notes no fund drive is underway.
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Maple Ridge School
Tom Calvert
Calvert
Somerset County Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Somerset High School
Washington, D.C
Redskins
Somerset
Vivian Michaud
Lyndon Baines Johnson Academy
Wash
D.C
Michaud
Chester Singer
Singer
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