Boyle Seized In Yablonski Murders
Former United Mine Workers President W A Tony Boyle was charged with murder and arrested in the Yablonski family killings. He and William J Turnblazer face state murder and federal conspiracy charges connected to the New Year’s Eve 1969 Clarksville deaths. Turnblazer pleaded guilty and testified, Boyle posted bond, and extradition proceedings were postponed.
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Pittsburgh
United Mine Workers
W.A
Tony”’ Boyle
Yablonski
John L. Lewis
UMW
Joseph A
Jock” Yablonski
Clarksville, Pa
Washington
William J. Turnblazer
Boyle
Turnblazer
Washington, D.C
FBI
U.S
Arthur Burnett
Pupils Plead For Rights Bill Faces Board Pushback
State Education Secretary Pittenger proposes a student Bill of Rights sparking opposition from area boards. Somerset and Intermediate Unit 8 recall fear of openended powers, including material distribution and dress norms. Critics warn it could threaten governance and safety measures while questioning details and scope.
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American County
John C. Pittenger
Pittenger
Intermediate Unit 8
Luther Brubaker
Somerset Area School Board
Eugene Lloyd
Lloyd
Brubaker
Somerset School
Vo-Tech Board
Michael B. Springer
Conemaugh Township Area
Conservancy Turns Over 9300 Acres For Laurel Ridge Use
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy transfers 9300 acres of Laurel Ridge forest spanning Somerset and Westmoreland Counties to the state for recreation. The Mountain Streams area includes key watershed lands and borders Laurel Ridge State Park, boosting public lands and tourism. The deal is half donated with a federal match, final figures to follow.
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Laurel Ridge
Conservancy
Dick Cartwright
Somerset County
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Mountain Streams
Somerset
Westmoreland
Ohiopyle State Park
Conemaugh Gorge
Bill Randour
The
Laurel Slope
Fayette County
Randour
Laurel Ridge State Park
Allegheny Foundation of Pittsburgh
Josh Whetzel
Recorder of Deeds Office
Jefferson Township
Commonwealth
Lawrence J. Krupnik
Pittsburgh
Donald Fleding
Fleding
Nixon vetoes bill to raise federal minimum wage to $2
President Nixon vetoed a bill to raise the federal minimum wage from $1.60 to $2.20, arguing it would cause unemployment and inflation. He urged a slimmer measure and supported a teen wage tier, while Congress prepared to seek an override vote.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
House
Senate
Gunmen Take Hostages On Syrian Plane Refuel In Cairo
A Syrian Arab Airlines Caravelle carrying Palestinian gunmen and Arab hostages landed in Cairo after a 2200 mile flight from Paris where hostages were held inside the Saudi embassy for 27 hours. Police guarded the craft as officials arrived, and the plane departed for an unknown destination with conflicting hostage counts reported.
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Cairo
Paris
Interior Ministry
le Bourget
Attack on Saudi Embassy in Jordan Ends With Hostage Release
Gunmen seized 13 people at the Saudi Embassy in Amman on Wednesday and released the captives Thursday after negotiating with authorities. The attackers left by Arab aircraft with an Arab crew, escorted by no police, and kept the hostages moving to the plane. No hostages were injured. The assailants, whose identities remained unclear, suggested they hoped Saudi influence could secure Daoud's release from a Jordanian prison.
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Abou Daoud
Driver Killed Near Addison
Arnold A. Clampitt age 38 of Confluence Road 1 died early Thursday when he lost control on Legislative Route 50 near Addison, plunged down a embankment and hit a tree. The fatal crash occurred about 2 a.m. and was not found until 9:30 a.m.
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Arnold A. Clampitt
Confluence RD
Addison
Clampitt
Friedens
Kenneth W. Cole
Donegal
Somerset Community Hospital
Cole
Edward W. Baumgardener
Friedens RD 2
Baumgardener
Pleasant West PA Friday With Sunny Skies
Sunny and pleasant weather expected in western Pennsylvania on Friday with highs in the 70s and light to moderate westerly winds. Friday night will be fair and cooler with lows from the mid 40s to low 50s. Saturday looks fair with highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s and winds 5 to 15 mph from the west.
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Pennsylvania
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W. A
Tony’ Boyle
By Howard Hall
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Spangler
Krupnik
SKY Odyssey
Mideast
Hussein
Jordan
Daoud
Ann Landers
REGIA
Reds
Joyce Brothers
George Lear
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