04 Aug 1971
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1971
Page
1
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Apollo 15 lifts from lunar orbit ending six days of exploration. Scott Irwin and Worden will eject a small satellite to study lunar secrets as they prepare for a three day return to Earth. Worden plans a Thursday space walk to retrieve film canisters from the Endeavour. Astronauts will wear pressurized suits in vacuum during exit.
Erie County commissioners Leo Weir and Fred Lamberton said they oppose special registrations for minority groups in Erie while noting Corry and Union City would still hold countywide registrations. They argue such measures are not in the budget and would set a precedent. Voter registrar Mrs. Louis Foradora reported 1,367 voters have registered or reregistered in the current term, with 2,437 underage residents among an estimated 11,000 to 13,000 not yet signed up. deadline is September 13.
Corry Area High School senior Mary Kuzma was named the 1971 Dairy Princess at the Warren County Fair in Pittsfield, with first runner up Marcia Wilcox of Lander. Kuzma will compete in the State Dairy Princess contest in Harrisburg on September 22.
The federal loan guarantee for Lockheed hints at broader relief moves to bolster employment. A six member oversight board will monitor the company, with government involvement possible across smaller plants. Senators say Lockheed’s government ties stretch its business and future aid is likely.
In Harrisburg a stalled tax and 1971-72 budget hinge on a public school aid bill. House members cite rising school costs, desire to change financing methods, and inadequate state aid as barriers. The initial vote defeated 80 to 117 amid concerns Philadelphia and Pittsburgh funding.
The House seems ready to approve an antiwar amendment as the price for extending the draft two more years. Antiwar senators say they can block enactment until September without a filibuster.
New York Supreme Court Justice Charles J. Gaughan ordered North Tonawanda to halt firings of Recreation Department staff over hair length. Four workers challenged their dismissal claiming lack of a standard on acceptable hair. Hearing set for August 9 after city council upheld the terminations.
In Harrisburg the House defeated a public school financing bill 80 to 117 as Democrats balked at a 2.5 percent income tax. Only 40 yes votes came from Democrats, with 87 Republicans opposing. The bill would fund $115 million more for districts via a poverty-based formula and higher per pupil payment, but dairy policy and tax aims hung in balance as leaders planned private talks to craft a compromise before Gov Shapp. The rural suburban bloc urged tax cuts to 2 percent, listing $76.95 million in proposed general fund cuts.
The 14th annual Sidewalk Bazaar Daze opens tomorrow with 31 Retail Division of the Chamber of Commerce sponsors. The three day event features a drawing for three $25 certificates redeemable at sponsoring stores. tickets available where Sidewalk Bazaar Daze banners appear.
Beaver County Coroner Dr. Max E. Johnson indicates an overdose of heroin is the suspected cause of death for Fred Pleuchel, 20, of Coraopolis. Pleuchel was pronounced dead on arrival Monday night at Iray once coroner’s tests began.
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