01 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1977
Page
1
In drought stricken Northern California water vending machines sell water at 20 cents a gallon. Shoppers bring containers to fill at a Concord supermarket as rationing nears two months. San Francisco customers face mandatory water restrictions starting today.
Surgeons at Children's Hospital Philadelphia corrected a rare birth defect with the heart outside the chest in an operation only the second of its kind. LaVar Bordley, born in Wilkes-Barre, underwent a two hour procedure to return the heart to the body, with plans for a second surgery to relocate abdominal organs once he gains strength.
Erie County commissioners have not decided on a plan to retain engineering firms to gather data for a proposed United States Steel steel plant near the Erie County line. The county may use state funds to conduct its own research via the planning department with $10,000 to $15,000 expected from the State Department of Community Affairs. D A Johnson Associates of Corry and Northwest Engineers of Tidioute are slated to do the engineering at rates including $25 per hour for a professional engineer, $18 for a technician, and $7 for a secretary. Northwest rates were not listed but are said to be in line with Johnson's. No decision until Monday when Commissioner Michael Flatley returns from Harrisburg.
Parents of Corry Area High School students are urged to review pages 8 and 9 in today’s Journal. Students in grades 9 through 12 are choosing next year’s course material, with guidance on planning futures beyond high school. Discussion at home is encouraged to align required and elective courses with post‑high school goals.
The U S unemployment rate fell from 7 5 to 7 3 percent in March as 513 000 more Americans found work and factories recalled workers from energy linked layoffs Total employment rose to 89 5 million while unemployment declined by 419 000 to 7 1 million most gains among adult men due to factory recalls and construction rebound The report notes production also improved and weather energy shortages only caused a temporary setback.
The article notes consumer spending and new factory orders rising, with President Carter urging Congress to pass a $50 tax rebate plan despite Senate opposition. Unemployment rates dipped in March across adult men, women, teens, and minorities, with overall average unemployment down to near two-year lows and part time work easing. The Labor Department reports gains across all eight major industry divisions in March.
Clifford Troyer, president of Troyer Farms Potato Chips near Waterford, reports a natural gas well paid off by securing a backup supply. He invested 100000 to safeguard production if National Fuel Gas falters, with a second nearby well planned. Dowell Inc. fractured the site to complete the gas discovery.
Erie County staff confront oddball glitches as computer purges threaten voters like Joseph Wetmore. He was urged to register or be denied in the spring primary but records showed he remains qualified. Officials warn initial hiccups will pass as the system stabilizes.
President Carter and Rosalynn return from theater to a backyard scare as a 26 year old Bakersfield woman scales the eight foot fence near the south lawn. Delores Bauer faces unlawful entry charges after police seize her in the Wooded area.
London insurers estimate aviation disaster costs may reach 240 million dollars with 63 million for the two Jumbo jets and 137 million for families and injured victims. California suits seek about 2 billion dollars total. Pan American, KLM, and Boeing named. U.S. law may remove liability caps if negligence is shown. Dutch inquiry notes lack of clearance for takeoff. Lloyd's says KLM collecting 40 million for all 747s. Lloyd's market bears 40 percent of risk with rest shared by pools in Scandinavia, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
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