Absenteeism Costs Corry Schools As Negotiations Loom
Corry teachers negotiate a new contract amid debate over paid days and emergency leave. From September 1976 to March 1977 the district logged 809 absentee cases, with substitutes used 770 times costing about 28,490 dollars. On average eight teachers were absent daily, amid 174 staff, raising concerns over efficiency and taxpayer burden.
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Rick Martin
Corry
Corey
Oreat
Ately
Steelworkers Reach Pact With Lifetime Job Guarantees
Washington AP reports a tentative steelworkers contract includes a breakthrough lifetime job guarantee for workers. A spokesman for the United Steelworkers union announced progress toward securing unprecedented job security for members amid ongoing negotiations and industry pressures.
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Washington
The
United
Billy Carter Lets Fly With Racial Remark
At a private Oakland party Billy Carter made a racially charged joke about a black candidate, joked about “a nigger in the woodpile,” sparking laughter as he continued a Q and A with attendees. Meanwhile labor talks between USW and steel producers progress with a tentative three year pact, pending details and ratification, including job security provisions and coverage for subsidiaries under the national contract. An arbitration process is set for unresolved issues by April 20 with a potential shift away from strikes in future contracts.
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Oakland
Calif
Carter
Billy
Carter Himelf
International
Oakland Hilton Inn
Basic Steel Industry Conference
Lloyd McBride
McBride
USW
Easter Observances Mark Holy Week Around World
Christians worldwide prepared for Easter after a sorrowful Holy Week. Pope Paul VI carried a cross in Rome’s Colosseum as he led the final stations of the cross. In Jerusalem, pilgrims walked the Via Dolorosa amid sunshine and prayers. The Colosseum ceremony was satellite broadcast to 22 countries while St. Peter’s Basilica hosted Catholic rites with cardinals and thousands.
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Associated Press
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Colosseum
Calvary
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Jerusalem
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Praetorium
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Simon of
Jerash
United States
St. Peter’s Basilica
Autopsy Planned In Corry Man Death
Bert Walker a 77 year old Corry resident was found dead in his Pleasant Manor apartment after a fall. Police say no foul play and an autopsy at Hamot Medical Center in Erie was ordered by deputy coroner Olin Bracken with results expected later.
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Hamot Medical Center
Erie
Pleasant Manor
First Avenue
Bert Walker
Fourth Ward
Fire Department Squad 7
Walker
Kenneth Nichols
Olin Bracken
PennDOT Plans Record 1977 Highway Maintenance Effort
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced a 1977 program to widen resurface and surface treat about 5600 miles of roads. The plan adds 377 maintenance workers and 50 automotive mechanics statewide with Erie County hiring 15, based on HMMS analysis and 1971-72 staffing, while overall staff remains below prior totals.
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Pennsyvania Department of Transportation Today
Transportation
George S. Pulakos
Penndot
Erie County
Pulakos
Corry Area Firms To Do U S Steel Job
Erie County receives a $15 000 state grant to plan for communities affected by initial U S Steel development over the next three months. County Planner Capotis announced the no match funding and a broad two year plan in western Erie County. D A Johnson Associates of Corry and Northwest Engineers of Tidioute will gather engineering data for the project.
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Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs
Erie County
U.S. Steel Corporation
Christopher Capotis
Capotis
Estern
D.A. Johnson Associates
Corry
Northwest Engineers of
Tidioute
Man charged after door slam causes $800 bar damage
Ronald L. Higby of 132 North Center Street was charged with criminal mischief and public intoxication after a disputed tavern incident. He entered Dot's Cafe on West Main Street, asked for a drink, was refused service, then slammed the heavy glass door, shattering it and causing about $800 in damage.
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Ronald L. Highy
North Center Street
Higby
Dot
West Main Street
Doctors Defy Lawsuit Fears Patients Affected In Alaska
Alaska probes claims doctors refused treatment to families of lawyers handling malpractice suits. Two cases cited include last minute surgery denial for a lawyer’s wife at Providence Hospital and a son needing care in Seattle after a doctor allegedly refused. Investigators weigh civil versus criminal options amid stalled malpractice insurance reforms. Providence Hospital would not comment.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Providence Hospital
Seattle
Avrum Gross
Associated Press
Ohio plates raise Pennsylvania insurance and inspection worries
Pittsburgh AP reports more Pennsylvania residents use bogus Ohio addresses to obtain Ohio licenses, avoid auto insurance and vehicle inspections. Officials warn misrepresentation risk fines up to 500 and license suspension. Ohio requires insurance for new plates, while Ohio observers note insurance only needed for poor driving records or prior accidents.
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Pittsburgh
Ohio
Pennsyvania Transportation Oficial
Catherine B. Knoll
State Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Pennsylvania
William Holmes
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Holmes
Seymore Heyison
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Elaine) Amy
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Stella) Stec
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