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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1966

Page

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Union Back To Work Orders Hit Miners Slow To Respond

In New Jersey auto insurance rose sharply with a 15 percent average hike approved for all new or renewing policies. Current policies will not change until renewal. In Pittsburgh most striking miners ignored the back-to-work order though about 190 returned to work at Thunderbird Collieries near Shelbyville. No other major shifts were recorded as 53,000 miners across nine states remain on strike in the soft coal fields.

Trenton N.J New Jersey Charles R. Howell Banking and Insurance Pittsburgh Thunderbird Shelburn Ind Ohio United Mine Workers Union Bituminous Coal Operators Association Washington W. A Tony) Boyle Boyle Association Edward G. Fox The Coal Association Fox

Corry Area Seeks Second Vocational Agriculture Teacher

Corry Area High School faces growing need for a second vocational agriculture instructor as current teacher Richard Farrer handles about 60 boys. School officials, led by Director Robert McCray, urge hiring a second teacher to alleviate disciplinary and counseling issues from students being placed in the program. The plan, supported by Dr. Biron Decker, would cost about $6,000 with 80 percent funded by the state and 20 percent by local taxpayers.

Corry Area Knottier Corry Robert McCray Concord Township McCray Richard Farrer Farger Concord Biron Decker Erie County Edinboro State College Decker

Finders Turn Up 14 of 15 Golden Eggs at Mead Park

Easter egg hunt winners claimed $3 gift certificates from the Chamber of Commerce. Susan Jackson won a special car model from Buesink Ford and Ricky Fenno received a wrist watch from the Texas Lunch. Complete list includes Frank Sproveri Bruce Saxman Fred Wilson Pat Migliaccio Susan Jackson Linda Daniels Ronnie Daniels Mildred Hazelline Lottie Buell Timmy Stoddard Ricky Fenmo Kathleen Johnston Tina Beaty Joseph Winans.

Mead Park Chamber of Commerce Susan Jackson Buesink Ford Ricky Fenno Texas Lunch Frank Sproveri Mead Avenue Bruce Saxman East Street Fred Wilson North Center Wiireat Pat Migliaccio West Main Street Ohio Street Linda Daniels Worth Street Ronnie Daniels Mildred Haezelline West Parl Place Lottie Marie Buell East Main Street Timmy Stoddard R. D Ricky

Boy 7 Killed By Shaft On Farm Spreader

In Westfield Hartfield a seven year old boy died after his clothing was entangled in a farm spreader shaft while operating a tractor. Coroner Ralph Wallace termed the death accidental with internal injuries from a crushed chest. The boy, Walter Raynor, was a Mayville Central School student and son of Mr and Mrs Ward Raynor.

Westfield Walter Raynor Beech Hill Road Hartfield Ward Raynor Chautauqqua County Ralph Wallace Mayville Central School

Rates rise on FHA and VA home loans

Washington AP reports the government raised interest on new FHA and VA home loans from 5% to 5.5% within two months, boosting monthly payments by about $2 on a $15,000 loan. The move aims to curb demand and lower upfront points, with total borrowing costs rising to 6% for FHA loans, while VA loans see no extra point fee. The change also affects some FHA insured multi family mortgages, and the 6 million existing FHA and VA loans remain at their current rates.

Washington Oral Housing Administration Veterans Administration Wright Patman Dtex House Banking Committee FHA Patman Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Johnson Administration

B52s Strike North Viet Nam For First Time In War

U S Air Force B 52s hit North Viet Nam for the first time raining hundreds of tons on a strategic mountain pass near the Mu Gia corridor The raid described as one of the largest of the war while a Viet Cong battalion attacked an American rifle company east of Saigon causing heavy casualties The eight engine bombers flew north after more than 200 raids on Viet Cong targets below the 17th Parallel with 36 additional missions by other Air Force and Navy planes.

Saigon South Viet Nam Air Force North Viet Nam United States 1St Infantry Division 17Th Parallel Mu Gia U.S Navy

Local Official Surrenders Office to Joseph M. Kablach

In a lengthy transition, the outgoing official hands over duties to Joseph M. Kablach of Pittsburgh, who arrives in Corry for the handover and to assume duties. The article notes Kablach’s recent relocation from Pittsburgh and his imminent start date in the Corry office.

Joseph M. Kablach Pittsburgh Corry

Elections Set for Four School Chiefs in Erie County

About 150 Erie County school directors converge at a special convention in Erie tonight to elect a successor to Maurice Kolpein who has resigned as county superintendent. The Corry Area directors skip the meeting to pursue their own selection at 8 p.m. in Corry, while candidates include Kenneth D. Frantz, the sole announced candidate for Kolpein’s post, with potential delays if another candidate files. Frantz, Kolpein’s long-time assistant since 1952, would face competition from Dr. Joseph Zipper in Erie and Dr. John Sandell in Millcreek in other superintendency elections.

Erie County Erie Maurice Kolpein Corry Thomas R. Shupe Kolpein Kenneth D. Frantz Frantz Joseph Zipper John Sandell Millcreek

Teachers Resign Posts in Corry Area Schools

The Corry Area Joint School Committee accepted the resignations of three teachers and one clerk. Resigning teachers are Judith Ottaway and Jean M. Johnson of Wright School, and Margaret S. Brown of the high school. Jane L. McKnight, a clerk at Concord School, will also leave. Ottaway and Johnson may seek teaching positions again later.

Corry Area

Pedestrian Dies After Car Struck In Uniontown

In Uniontown Pennsylvania D Bellus aged 18 was killed yesterday while walking along a street when struck by a car. The accident occurred in broad daylight near the city center prompting police to investigate. Investigators are reviewing witnesses and nearby traffic conditions.

Uniontown D. Bellus

School salary hikes approved by committee

Last night the School Committee approved a new salary schedule from the superintendent to janitorial staff. The net cost for the coming year is not yet set, with over 50 thousand dollars of the raise to come from state bonus money, half received by the Jointure, the rest from local funds. The Joint Committee will hear full figures next Monday as it considers tentative approval of the 1966 1967 budget. The superintendent scale ranges from fourteen thousand sixty eight to eighteen thousand five hundred sixty eight dollars with six annual increments of seven hundred fifty dollars. Administrative salaries start at seven thousand two hundred sixty dollars and rise to ten thousand two hundred sixty dollars in six years, with annual increments of five hundred dollars.

Corry Area Jointure

School Boards Blamed In Teacher Strikes

ALBANY The State Education Commissioner blamed local school boards to some extent for encouraging teacher strikes. Commissioner James E. Allen Jr. said some boards view their relationship with teachers as master and servant rather than a partnership. He noted past actions against striking districts and warned boards they must have final say while avoiding strke encouragement.

Albany James E. Allen Jr New York Rochester

Mason 51 Dies. Health Dept Environmental Chief

Karl M. Mason 51 director of the Pennsylvania Health Department Bureau of Environmental Health died at his home in Camp Hill suburb. Services are set for Thursday.

Penna Harrisburg Karl M. Mason State Health Department Bureau of Environmental Health Camp Hill

Shift Three Voting Sites To Schools

Corry School Board and Committee approved using Concord Wright and Corry High School as polling places for the May primary. Sites replace private venues including Corry Auto Supply Co and Fred Mixer garage. Two machines move to Wright School from private space. county pays $10 per site for janitorial services.

Corry Concord School Corry Auto Supply Co Fred Mixer East Main Street Wright School William C. Hitter

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