Northwestern Pennsylvanina police agree on voluntary standards seminar
Police officials and mayors from multiple Northwestern Pennsylvania cities gathered to discuss standards and goals for law enforcement. Hosts Mayor Mary Ann Kibler and Police Chief Kenneth Nichols led a daylong seminar in the Municipal Building to explore administration limits, public relations, and community roles. Corry reports many departments lack formal standards, with some already adopting guidelines and others nearing adoption. Results will be shared with police departments statewide to aid potential policy standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie Winegartner
Warren
Robert E. Frederick
Governor's Justice Commission
John C. Whitmore
Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association
Ray Frankenburg
Pennsylvania
State Joint Council On the Criminal Justice System
Corry
Mary Ann Kibler
Kenneth Nichols
Eafon
Council
Pennsylvaia Joint Council On the Criminal Justice System
Nichols
Game
Titusville
Franklin
Shortages of unleaded gas reported on East Coast
AP report notes scattered yet minor unleaded gas shortages across the country, mainly along the East Coast. Officials say few stations may run out temporarily but motorists can seek nearby stations, amid a larger auto market recovery and a Labor Day four weeks away. In Elgin a 64 year old driver, Oliver Carter, was injured when his car left the road, striking a utility pole and damaging nearby property. he was treated and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Herbert Hugo
Platt
Dilgram
U.S
Spartansburg
Elgin
Oliver Carter
Corry Memorial Hospital
Elgin- Beaverdam
Carter
Corry
Florence Swanson
Unemployment Up Again During July
Washington reports July unemployment rose to 7.8 percent, the highest since January, with 7.4 million out of work. Meanwhile about 400,000 more people found jobs, lifting total employment to 87.9 million amid rising labor force participation, especially among adult women.
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Washington
Labor Department
Voter Aides To Be In City Tomorrow
About 20 volunteers from the Young Democrats of Erie County will assist in the voter registration by mail campaign in the city tomorrow. Splaner Johnson of Erie will lead the group visiting shopping areas clubs and homes to distribute registration forms for voters to complete and return to the Young Democrats for mailing in Erie.
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Young Democrats of
Erie County
Splaner Johnson
Erie
Kirme
Young Democrats
Corry Share of U.S. Funds Hits 96 803
Congressman Joseph Vigorito announced Erie County and local government will receive 5 078040 in funds during the seventh and final entitlement period of the revenue sharing program with payments due in October 1978 and January 1977. He noted a House extension of 3 3 4 years expires December 31 1976 if not enacted and Senate action is anticipated later this month. Corry’s share this time is 96 003 with area municipalities listed including Elgin Borough Union City Wattsburg Concord Township and Wayne Township with corresponding amounts.
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Washington
Joseph Vigorito
Erie County
Vigorito
House of Representatives
Senate
Corry
Elgin Borough
Union City
Wattsburg
Concord Township
Wayne Township
Hope Mystery Disease Now Reaches Peak in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg health officials report narrowing the cause of the mystery illness linked to the American Legion Convention. About 160 people connected to the Philadelphia event have been affected. new cases have declined after a peak, with investigations focusing on environmental factors and a possible natural toxin rather than influenza or swine flu.
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Harrisburg
Philadelphia
CDC
Leonard Bachman
Bachman
Pennsylvania
American Legion
Doctors Question Legionnaires Treatment Effectiveness
Pittsburgh AP doctors from University Health Center question current treatment for Legionnaires disease after over 20 deaths. Dr. Peter Safer says deaths might be avoided with modern measures while noting no specific deaths blamed. Pneumonia is cited as reversible with adequate 24 hour care, but hospital availability in Western Pennsylvania is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
University Health Center of Pittsburgh
Peter Safer
Safer
Abe Grenvic
American Legion
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Corry CD Jumps Into Nursing Home Problem
Corry Civil Defense units rushed to Quiet Acres Nursing Home in Spring Creek after a water main failure left the well dry. Water was trucked in to supply drinking needs while tanker logistics and a temporarily downed phone line challenged efforts. the situation was stabilized with assistance from Erie County CD and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Civil Defense Unit
Quiet Acres Nursing Home
Spring Creek
Corry CD
Clifford Holcomb
Ross Webb
Erie County Civil Defense
Warren County
Holcomb
Corry
Meredith Neithercott
Nissing Home
Corry Foam awards 40 cent hourly pay hike
Corry Foam Products Company and its production employees approved a 40¢ per hour raise. Plant manager George E. Cote also announced all employees will participate in a cost of living adjustment program to be implemented in 1977. Details are to be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Foam Products Company
George E. Cote
Cote
Corry Foam Products
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Sparta
John W. Kendrick
Commerce Department
Kendrick
Jay Satz
Health Department
William Parkin
Parkin
Dozer
Wagon
Julius Wotus
Crosscut Construction Co
Richard Huffman
Sherman Street
Center Street
East Main Street
Donald T.,.wiggers
Mead Avenue
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