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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1965
Page
3
Fragments indicate a public notice related to salaries and tenants with unclear names and items. Readable text mentions two sums or items for tenants and a possible public action, but details are incomplete.
In Millcreek a fire of undetermined origin damaged the Cooper home last evening as three daughters, Ann Marie 15 Shirley 8 and Theresa 6, were burned and rescued by neighbors. Theresa 6 suffered second degree burns and was listed in fair condition. The two younger girls were in good condition. Neighbors knocked in the door and pulled the girls to safety while others aided with respiration and transport to Doctors Osteopathic Hospital. West Ridge and West Lake volunteers battled the blaze. losses were about 5000 to the building and 2500 to contents. The cause is under investigation by state police fire marshal and local fire chief.
The Public Utility Commission pauses ruling on Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania proposed increase, freezing rates temporarily. The plan would affect 259,000 customers in 25 western and southern counties, adding 1.85 dollars to typical heating bills and 44 cents to non heating bills. Columbia serves Warren and Venango Counties.
In Luzerne County Yatesville weighs adopting Daylight Saving Time to align with Pennsylvania practice. The move would be first statewide uniform observance since DST began, with the state chamber noting a trend toward standardized time and citing La Jose and Yatesville's past actions as context.
The County Planning Commission weighs calls to remove Crawford amid claims he harasses members and staff and attacks colleagues including Capotis. Commissioners plan private sessions before action, while Crawford defends his record and accuses Hill of obstruction.
City council weighs using urban renewal to replace blighted housing. Oil City’s program shows 350 of 550 substandard homes improved or demolished with master plans, zoning enforcement, and professional studies. A local builder may develop subdivisions as an immediate solution while long term renewal proceeds.
The House approved a bill to raise the cruelty penalty from 50 dollars to 1000 dollars and a 30 day jail term. Another measure exempts ambulances and other emergency vehicles from Turnpike tolls while in service, sending to the Senate after a 177 to 24 vote.
In Youngsville the Penn-Gregg Oil well flowed 60 barrels in 5 12 hours with the valve ball open, showing stable output since a 20 barrel per hour start. A second well on the lease lies 250 yards away, reaching 325 feet with 375 feet expected, as Dowell Inc. hydrofractures the Glade sand at 22 feet thick showing 72 percent oil saturation.
Hodgson, once broke, built a $6 million business with Silly Putty since its 1944 discovery. From a basement venture with Yale help to a multinational toy line, the New Haven entrepreneur expanded to Canada and exploring Japan West Germany and Mexico while enjoying a mansion like hilltop retreat in Connecticut.
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