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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1967
Page
3
In MCCLELLANDTOWN Pennsylvania two coal towns face fear and rumors after 14 year old Charles Pratt, a Negro, was stabbed to death in German Two High School. White suspect Marvin Franks, 15, faces murder charges. About 100 parents met as NAACP leaders helped calm tensions.
Thirteen county boards opposed a state plan to replace 66 county superintendent offices with 25 intermediate units. Opponents argued the plan erodes local control, creates oversized units, and duplicates services, while some Monroe Northampton and Pike officials supported the framework. If approved, units would start July 1, 1968 providing advisory and planning aid to districts in areas such as curriculum and health.
Meadville planners have not yet sent the fluoridation permit to the state Health Department. The engineering department awaits information from Fisher and Porter, Wallace-Tiernan, and BIF Inc on fluoride compounds and equipment and costs. Council, by 3 to 2, indicated its intention to fluoridate. an ordinance was to be presented at Tuesday's meeting.
The First Methodist Church will host a week long missionary conference with a $20,000 goal. Speakers from around the world include Don Robertson Elmer Thompson William Kinzie Robert Spencer Jack Reber Harold Brabon Leon Kocher and Charles Spicer. Daily events begin at 7 30 with youth breakfast prayer at 9 church school at 9 45 worship at 11 children's hour at 4 film time at 7 and a 7 45 evening rally.
The policy restricting negotiation details remains in place as talks continue with the rubber industry. The union pushes for a substantial wage increase and higher trade rates, plus elimination of unwarranted wage differentials. An earnings program would boost laid-off workers to 92 percent of regular pay, funded by raising employer contributions from five to seven cents per hour. Supplemental benefits now cover up to 65 percent for 26 weeks. Current wages run from 3.25 to 3.35 per hour for semi skilled or unskilled labor. tire and tube division workers earn about 3.67 per hour, according to Al Das.
Proposals to update and activate a 1931 curfew ordinance will be presented at the next Council meeting amid public unrest over teen misbehavior. A special meeting drew nearly 300 residents, the largest attendance since 1887, prompting venue move and calls for stricter police patrols, arrests of repeat violators, more social activities, and curfew reactivation. The mayor and Public Safety Committee will refine amendments with selected teens before the council vote.
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