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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1972
Page
3
A fragmentary OCR item mentions a person, a dollar amount of 50, and possibly a debt claim or financial proceeding. No clear dates or identifying details are readable, but the piece signals a small monetary dispute or claim involving an individual.
A House subcommittee condemns the LEAA block grant program as inefficient and corrupt, noting $1.5 billion sent to states with little impact on crime. It highlights underutilization, diversions for political aims, consultant fees, and lack of performance standards, with findings reported after the 60 Minutes feature.
Philadelphia Reuters report cites Philadelphia real estate figure Theodore Clearfield linked to housing scandals. Sen. Hugh Scott denies involvement, calls claims rubbish, notes routine constituent queries and intercession context.
Rep. Bob Wilson testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in a widening ITT probe. The hearing scrutinizes statements conflicting with ITT officials, a San Diego convention link, and Justice Department ties amid Kleindienst nomination uncertainty.
A 17 year old newsboy, Robert Gilmore of Neshannock Township, was shot once in the chest by an unidentified person in a passing car while making deliveries. He remains hospitalized in critical condition. Investigators said no motive is known. Authorities urged any witnesses to come forward.
Erie Times Spelling Bee winners from three Corry schools are set to advance to the county bee in Erie on April 22. At Conelway School Rose Anne Sandberg took first, with Samuel Hamilton second. Spring Creek crowned Roland Kent, with Margaret Swart second. Columbus School winner Martha Brown edged Judy Orton for second. The county bee will be held at the downtown YMCA in Erie starting at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday April 22.
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson shows definite signs of improvement after a myocardial infarction. Dr. John Willis Hurst, the treating cardiologist, said Johnson’s chest pains subsided, his mood improved, and he is no longer on IV treatment. Johnson plans to return to Texas when feasible.
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