04 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1977
Page
1
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Pennsylvania doctors practice defensive medicine to shield themselves from lawsuits, adding an estimated 24 to 150 million dollars yearly to health care costs. Blue Shield notes extra costs from malpractice fears, while officials urge a focus on patient welfare and risk management to curb unnecessary testing and hospitalizations.
Corry Foam Products says it caused no pollution from chemical PBB its plant manager George Cote told The Journal The EPA investigated three plants including Corry and a Michigan manufacturer but Cote stated the firm was cleared of any wrongdoing The company bought a gallon in 1973 and returned it to the Michigan supplier.
James Schaller, owner of the Corry Ambulance Service, faces criticism as he explains his background with Erie Ambulance and his understanding of the delicate ambulance business.
Richard Bova of the Corry Arts Council organizes a youth art exhibit at Sunday in the Park from 1 to 6 p.m. Three prizes of 10 dollars each will be awarded in the judged competition. Entries may include any art form and crafts. if rain, exhibits move to the YMCA. The event highlights a push to involve more young participants amid a day of displays and plans.
Michael Andrus of 62 East Congress street saw his van catch fire in front of his home last evening. Firemen contained the blaze to the engine compartment after a backfire in the carburetor. Damage was estimated at $200 with no injuries reported.
A head on Route 6 collision west of Union City sent Lloyd Simmelink 66 of 117 West Bend Street to Union City Memorial Hospital in serious condition. Heffernan 28 of Pittsburgh drove the other car which was totaled, with about 3300 dollars in damage. Police say Simmelink tried to turn left into Heffernan’s path, possibly head injuries suspected. ambulance rushed him to the hospital.
State Rep. Forest W. Hopkins of Corry announced plans to introduce a bill repealing the Pennsylvania No-Fault Insurance Act of 1973. He backs repeal despite expected committee delays, citing widespread complaints and support from Erie County colleagues. Erie lawyers group president Richard Scarpitti lauded the move, arguing motorists shoulder costly claim machinery.
Pennsylvania lawmakers express embarrassment as paychecks are mailed to their homes during a budget stalemate. Senator R Budd Dwyer notes funds remain available from a continuing appropriation. Dwyer expects not to cash his check and calls the situation noncriminal but awkward. The episode potentially deepens rift with Senate leadership over tax policy and budget control.
Company A of the 112th Infantry plans a recruiting drive upon returning from Indiantown Gap summer camp. National Guard ranks have dwindled, threatening to fold Warren and Corry units unless enlistments pick up. Warren detachment now shows 21 of 81 required, while Corry and Meadville face similar shortages. rumors of disbandment circulate despite Capt. Carl W. Edwards denying any plan to merge Warren into Bradford.
In Lathrop California Occidental Chemical workers face unexplained sterility among 10 of 15 tested men after 23 volunteers underwent semen analyses. Investigators suspect the soil fumigant DBCP may be linked though no exposure limit exists. Plant production halted then resumed briefly as state probes continue.
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