Valenti convicted in extortion plot
Buffalo based jury found Frank J. Valenti, a Rochester gambling figure, guilty of conspiracy and five counts of extortion in a scheme to shake money from a Buffalo contractor. Joseph Zio Sr. also convicted on conspiracy and ten extortion counts. two others faced lesser charges. Sentencing set for later. bail kept pending appeal. Extortion carries up to 20 years and a $10,000 fine.
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Buffalo
N.Y
URD
Rochester
Frank J. Valenti
Valenti
Henrietta
Joseph Zio Sr
Batavia
Eugene di Francisco
Harry Rusco
Tavia
Morton
Valent
Zito
U.S. District Court
John O. Henderson
Henderson
Joseph Larasso
Twin Village Construction Corp
Lancaster
Peron Rejects Nomination Amid Exile Return
Former Argentine President Juan D. Peron refused a presidential nomination, defying a military ban and visiting Paraguay where crowds welcomed him with chants. His stop in Asuncion marked the start of his return journey toward exile in Madrid for Christmas, ending the first phase of his political comeback.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
UPI
Juan D. Peron
Peron
Madrid
Tax rollback contest shapes up in Albany setting doorstep clash
In Albany the tax rollback fight builds as Assembly seeks possible relief by lifting the personal income tax surcharge or directing aid to localities to cut property taxes while Governor Rockefeller resists a tax cut this year. Senate leader Anderson calls for a careful approach as Democrats push for relief ahead of a potential surplus. Rockefeller warns federal aid will drop, keeping pressure on balancing the budget and avoiding future tax increases.
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Albany
N.Y
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Assembly
Perry Duryea
Montauk
Rockefaller
Senate
Warren M. Anderson
Rockefeller
Stanley Steingut
Steingut
Duryea
Widow alters will in Bradford as prison funding tops youth center
Tuleh Hanley, a controversial widow, shifts plan from funding a local youth center to sinking $100,000 into Pennsylvania prisons. She claims local resistance and vows to keep the center as an art gallery displaying $250,000 in art from her late husband. Police charged her last October with operating a disorderly house tied to the center. a Jan. 18 hearing is scheduled.
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Bradford
Tuleh Hanley
Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Bor
Hungary
T. Edward Hanley
Inmate killed in prison fight at Pontiac State Prison
An inmate died and six others were injured in a dining-hall clash at Pontiac State Prison. A warden linked the incident to inmate gang warfare between the Vice Lords and Disciples Street. A prison official received lacerations. City officials declined to comment on accusations.
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Pontiac, TH
Pontiac State Prison
John Petrilli
Vice Lords
Disciples
Chicago
Fashion Item Briefs for Wool Blend Paster Pants
A compact listing describes wool blend paster pants in sizes 7 to 13 priced at 24 dollars paired with a polyester knit dolmen sleeve top in sizes M L priced at 13 dollars. Also listed are knit palazzo pants of acetates polyester in size 5 priced at 20 dollars and a glittery knit halter.
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Ali MacGraw
Grauman
Hollywood
Filmdon
TYR
Sinco Anled
DALY
New York State
Henerwi Fare Jewelers
Salina
Syracuse
Alba
Binghamton
Watetow
New York
Shalimar
Flair's Perfumes
Shoppingtown
Fairmount Fair
Fansman
7Owntown
Fairmount
Northern Lights
Cortlandville Mall
Hiah's
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