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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1971
Page
1
Corry School Board adopts the 1971 1972 budget reducing property tax millage from 20 to 18. The budget drops to 1 491 904 from 1 552 385 while year end balance and varied revenue streams push the district toward merger with Sparta. The surplus and delinquent tax prospects fuel debate over per capita tax and merging assets.
At a City Council meeting Mrs. George Downey announced a surprise bid from COTTAGE to fund a new 18 bed elderly care facility in Corry. The proposal seeks city aid by reallocating a $5,000 annual grant from county recreation funds, pending a full budget and planning package.
Last night the City Council approved a plan to extend the sewer system to Kundracik trailer court and Austin Builders project along Sciota street with an $8,000 city contribution while noting potential easement benefits. They also opened revised bids for 2 second nine holes at North Hills Golf Course, with a $108,000 proposal under review for financing and specifications.
Corry area and Sparta officials meet to discuss forming a single merged district from six Corry districts and Sparta. The move follows a state court ruling upholding school reorganization and aims to be ready for the 1971 72 school year starting July 1. An injunction threat looms as Sparta appeals.
Gov. Shapp outlines economy measures merging offices and streamlining state government. He calls for education reforms including higher college subsidies, preschool aid, and financing graduate study, plus welfare modernization, fraud elimination, and regionalized administration. Transportation plans emphasize funding maintenance, slowing new construction, and improving rail and mass transit.
In Phnom Penh Premier Lon Nol resigns citing poor health after a stroke to allow a cabinet housecleaning. Observers debate if he will name Sisowath Siri Matak successor or open challenges from Son Ngor Than and In Tam as Lon Nol plans a return with a new government.
The State Police substation at Corry will not be moved to Titusville. Commissioner Rocco Arella announced the decision after a Harrisburg meeting, ending local efforts to relocate the troopers. A new station is planned on the Route 6 bypass west of Corry Plaza, pending approval.
Firemen contained a fire at Clyde Miller’s 203 Northwest Street home last evening to about 500 dollars damage. Chief Alfred Appa said a chimney spark ignited wood shingles. About a dozen firefighters and four pieces of equipment, with 560 feet of hose, battled the blaze and returned to station by 7 45 PM. Shortly before 1 PM volunteers fought a grass fire behind Wing Division plant on West Main Street. the blaze was out in 15 minutes.
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