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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1971
Page
1
The Corry Area Joint School Committee and Corry board confront a looming cash shortfall as state subsidies plummet and income taxes delay. With a $100,000 borrowing cap set, districts worry about when full subsidies will arrive while rural districts lag on payments and the jointure nears insolvency.
A Turner Hill area farm home burned to the ground this morning after an overheated chimney burst into flames. Total loss estimated at 14 000 with the house appraised at 10 000 and contents 4 000. Columbus Fire Department was delayed by a faulty phone line and a dead car battery before volunteers arrived to battle the blaze. Corry fire crews provided additional water. Adjacent buildings were saved.
An 18-year-old Warren youth, William H. McClellan III, was charged with arson after Saturday's $125,000 blaze at Bartsch Furniture Co. He was remanded to Warren County Jail in 2,500 cash bail. The fire was ruled incendiary after three days of investigation led by Cpl. William Kattner with help from Sheriff’s deputies and fire marshal Albert Vota. The owner’s mother, Clara Bartsch, was rescued from a third floor apartment and is recovering at a relative’s home.
White House economic advisers predict a strong first quarter with evidence the pace quickened toward March. GNP figures for January to March due Friday are expected to show about 9 percent growth this year, with unemployment at 4.5 percent and inflation near 3 percent by mid-1972.
Pennsylvania's 1963 to 1970 escheats gun disposals included 315 direct sales to law enforcement and private individuals without competitive bidding. The state attorney general noted improper invoicing and receipts may have kept funds from the State Treasury, while record-keeping gaps hinder prosecution.
AP reports seven dead and eight injured as a blaze swept the 500 room Pick Carter Hotel in downtown Cleveland Tuesday night. Victims found room to room amid smoke as guests and staff evacuated, including 13 members of the Hair road company.
Chinese Premier Chou En-lai told a 15 member U S table tennis delegation that their visit opened a new page in China United States relations. He urged more American visitors and reporters, and thanked the group for rekindling friendship between the two peoples.
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