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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1967
Page
1
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A 22 year old AWOL soldier from Fort Campbell Ky was jailed in Meadville on 5000 bond facing burglary charges for August 18 1965 theft at Still s Shop Spartansburg State Police said six rifles valued around 500 a fishing reel and 100 in ammo were taken some recovered Jones of Barcelona N Y fled into woods near his home after deputies found him and was caught three hours later by New York State Police He was transported to Mayville jail and Corry State Police were alerted as the investigation linked him to the Spartansburg burglary
City Council pressed the Airport Authority for a 1967 1968 priority plan note that the Federal Aviation Agency asked for city planning details. Engineer David Johnson said the PAA trimmed an ambitious program to add turnarounds at runway ends costing about 10000 with 5000 from federal 2500 from state and the city share. Councilman Dorr Clark asked if runway extensions might replace turnarounds and if the authority views the upgrade as the priority. The Authority was asked to prepare a recommendation for council action.
Stafford Va AP A 19 year old Army deserter charged with murder in the death of an AWOL Quantico Marine Pvt Edward Roush 21 of Punxsutawney Pa surrendered and was jailed in 2000 bond. Roush body found March 1 after being shot three times in the head.
City plans for about 200000 in pension funds items split 150000 police and 50000 fire, with funds largely in savings and loans on the west coast for higher interest. Mayor Peiffer urged placing funds with Marine Bank trust dept but council rejected, seeking proposals from mutual funds to ensure best terms, noting annual 700 cost to switch. Jail improvements include a new dining hall and classification center, awaiting approval by the Common Pleas Board and county commissioners.
Dave Bartley, 25, a window washer, dangled about 140 feet from a 14th story window at the Pick Roosevelt Hotel after a safety belt snagged. Hotel staff and two police officers rescued him. he was unharmed and said he would not want to repeat the ordeal. He added he would be back on the job the next day.
City moves toward a state oriented pension plan for non civil service workers after Councilman Dorr Clark urged study. Engineer-administrator David Johnson backed private insurance options and estimated city cost around a half mill in tax. Johnson noted the plan’s potential alignment with Pennsylvania teacher pensions. Malaysia Soviet Tie Kuala Lumpur.
Four freight cars and a caboose derailed on the Pennsylvania Railroad at Pittsfield just after 10 last night. Two Erie crewmen were shaken and checked at Corry Memorial Hospital. Crews from Oil City repaired 500 feet of track, aiming to reopen tracks by today or tomorrow as rerouted trains faced longer delays.
In Harrisburg both party chairmen Thomas Z. Minehart and John C. Jordan announced that the Republican and Democratic organizations favor the nine constitutional questions on the May primary ballot. They urged officials and workers in both parties to promote a big yes vote statewide.
City Council, on Solicitor Douglas Rozelle’s recommendation, dropped plans for a full hearing on Corry Water Company's 25 percent rate increase that took effect January 1. Rozelle said the Public Utility Commission might uphold the utility's position, noting the company is small with 10 stockholders and a fair market value about twice cost. The memo outlines projected returns and adjustments under the new rates, while leaving open an appeal on service expansion and broader line extensions. A separate obituary notes H. J. Grinsfelder, 65, longtime Gimbels executive head in the Philadelphia area, died after a brief illness.
The city council will tour downtown business district Saturday morning to assess sidewalk conditions. A tentative set of guidelines will be used to determine compliance with city standards, aiming for equal treatment of property owners. Cracks breaks drainage elevation and surfaces are among the factors to be evaluated. The downtown walks have long been a sore point and may lead to a major update of decaying sidewalks.
The 1967-68 tentative Corry School District budget rises to 1 178 602, up 196 668, fueled by new and higher revenues including a 28 000 year end surplus and 10 548 more property tax. Jointure boards, including Elgin Borough and Concord, expect no tax increases and must approve budgets by May 15.
The Columbus School Board met in the high school library to review the budget and faced mounting financial difficulties. At a March 27 special session, directors borrowed 7000 from the National Bank of Corry to cover Jerry Area Jointure expenses of 5175,500, with another 14,000 needed by April 15 as state reimbursements lag. The recurring cash shortfalls reflect end of year strains common to districts.
In North Hollywood Milton Cohen, a jewelry salesman, was held in a nearby Encino store by three men who tied up the owner and a clerk. They emptied the safe and stole Cohen’s car and about $40,000 in jewelry samples from the trunk after he went to lunch.
Miss Anna Shields, 67, of 44 Grove Street, was struck by a car driven by Barry L. Bagbee at 7:20 a.m. as she crossed South Street at South Center. She was taken by Corry Ambulance to Corry Memorial Hospital with possible leg or hip fracture. Bagbee stated frost on his windshield obscured vision. he did not see Shields as he proceeded on green. Shields worked at Aero-Flow Dynamics.
The district projects total new funds of 195 300 with expenditures nearly matching at 196 668. Federal poverty aid estimated at 90 per pupil for families with income under 2000 yearly remains unclaimed. Revenue growth comes from higher property values and a steady rise in the city’s 1 percent income tax share, with anticipated income tax receipts of 75 000 next year. Reimbursements include 136 563 state, 15 000 federal subsidy, 2 919 for wards of the court, 2 090 recreation, and 180 homebound study. The state shift to weighted average daily membership changes district figures.
City police cite three drivers for motor vehicle code violations in weekend checks. William Cross, 19, Spartansburg, charged for driving with unsigned registration card. Harold Bromley, 19, Clymer, cited for speeding 50 in a 35 zone. Charles Redenz, 18, Corry, cited for running a red light.
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