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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1973
Page
6
Rescue workers remove an unidentified construction worker’s body from a cave-in scene. Efforts follow a collapse at a work site with authorities detailing the incident and ongoing investigation.
Harrisburg AP reports the Pennsylvania lottery netted $70 million in its first year, doubling the forecast. Gross receipts reached $153.4 million from 50 cent and $1 tickets, with about $65.8 million paid out as prizes for a 52 week period despite a flood disruption that halted sales from July 12 to August 16.
A 19 year old, Fred M. Musselman of Claysburg, died after a one car crash on Pennsylvania 53 near Wilmore. Five other youths, aged 16 to 20, were injured and treated at Johnstown Memorial Hospital. Police said the car clipped five utility poles before veering out of control and stopping near a tree.
Washington AP conclusion: House rejection of mass transit tapping the highway trust fund shifts fate to a House Senate conference committee. Senate conferee Jennings Randolph prioritizes highway renewal. Ed Muskie may gain votes to pressure a protracted stalemate. Conference talks begin after Easter recess. funding for the program expires June 30.
State Representative Jay Haskell announced that the House State Government Committee reported out House Bill 20 and that action is expected next week. Amendments require licensee income records, 30 day reports to treasurer and auditor general, a bans under-18 play, raise prize limit to 500 dollars, and shift enforcement under this act. Fees include 10 dollar county licenses and 100 dollar agricultural and county fair licenses with proceeds to the county treasury. Violations may suspend licenses for a year and incur fines up to 500 dollars.
Sterling Jenkins a 73 year old man from the Hill District was released early from Allegheny County Jail after a 30 day sentence for keeping a disorderly house. Judge Robert Dauer said the release was granted because Jenkins’s granddaughter wanted him home for Easter and a medical report noted arthritis and sleep difficulties in jail. The granddaughter remained unidentified.
Mass transit backers led by Rep. Glenn M. Anderson defend an amendment offering cities, including New York, only an option for allocating their own share, citing a maximum $42 million cap for NYC. The remark about “throwing one bone to two dogs” highlights the political clash over federal aid control and urban funding.
The April Conserva tion Club meeting featured a pancake supper and films by Mr and Mrs Roy Gravink about their Arctic fishing trip. New year directors named Roy Gravink Luke Hemink Ben Tewinkle Gerald Skinner Paul Holthouse Norman Aikens. Abbe Church Guild and Esther Circle led a program with a ladies quartet and a Bible talk by Mrs Florence Smith. Rev Robert Shaver spoke on jail chaplaincy duties. Attendees included members from Clymer Hill and North Clymer churches.
The Pennsylvania Blue Shield rate request of 25.8 million dollars faces a May 3 public hearing in Harrisburg. Insurance Commissioner Herbert Denenberg will have Blue Shield justify the rise and detail reforms of the past year. About 60 percent of the insurer’s 5.9 million subscribers would see premiums rise, with an average 1.10 dollar monthly increase for all community rated plans.
Wesleyville's volunteer fire department reduced strength by one quarter after seven members were suspended for long hair reaching the ears. Chief Norm Edler ordered standard haircuts for 30 days, citing safety and image concerns. Two local barbers planned to explain the standard cut at the next meeting.
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