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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1977

Page

1

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The readable text offers few concrete facts. It resembles stray fragments mentioning someone’s guessing, a long feeling, and ambiguous action with no clear persons, places, dates, or outcomes.

Largest strike looms as 700000 Bell workers prepare to walk out

AP reports 700,000 telephone workers ready to strike as unions and Bell System negotiating for a new contract. Federal mediation enters after unions reject the second offer. Work interruption feared but automated systems and supervisory staff may limit dialed calls. Key unions include CWA, IBEW, and TIU with operating companies unionized under Bell. Wage histories show current pay from 120 to 933.50 weekly. talks cover job security and shorter work year.

N (Ap Bell System Yw Samams Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Communications Workers of América Birmingham Ala New York City CWA Watts Telecome Bell Western Electric Bell Bell Laboratories

Right turn on red allowed with pause exception in Corry PA

On July 1 a Pennsylvania motor vehicle code allows right turns on red after a full stop except in Corry. Northbound traffic at Scotts Crossing toward Conrail tracks must stop at red and wait for green while southbound traffic may turn right on red after stopping at Spencer Road. Journal photo shows proper red light stop.

Pennsylvania Corry Scotts Crossing Yoadppen Conrail Donaley Spencer Road Journal Eaton

Inferno Raging In Cal Fires Burn Vast North State

AP reports five wind driven fires in Modoc County join over 400 fires statewide amid drought. Nationwide blazes span Alaska to California, with Nome region fire at 33500 acres. Los Padres fire damages watersheds serving 20,000 residents. soil loss threatens Carmel Valley Big Sur and Salinas Valley. Timberland losses pegged at $700 million.

San Francisco California Modoc Rockies Natonal Fire Information Service Alaska Kugruk Hi Nome Los Padres National Forest Carmel Valley Big Sur Salinas Valley Bill Powers U.S. Forest Service

Pa Senate Nixes Two Budgets Budget stalemate delays welfare payments

In Harrisburg the Pennsylvania Senate and House adjourned without a new budget or stopgap plan. Welfare checks funds ran dry Friday and more state employees may miss pay next week. Two budgets were debated. the no tax plan failed 17 to 38 and the postponement until September failed 22 to 20. Senate leaders touted near-party agreement but failed to secure the 26th vote. Gov Shapp warned the financial crisis would hit every county by Monday.

Harrisburg House Senate Ernest Kline Sen H. Craig Lewis Philadelphia Henry Hager Thomas Nolan Nolan Kline Martin Murray Shapp Commonwealth

Apply For Emergency Fuel Aid At Columbus In Warren County

The Columbus Community Building in the Corry area will host applications for federal Emergency Fuel Program benefits. The program offers one time aid for low income individuals hit by last winter’s high fuel costs, with Pennsylvania receiving about 14 million of nearly 200 million nationally. Applicants interviewed 6 to 9 p m next Tuesday August 9, will not be told approval or amount at that time, with eligibility notices in August and benefit amounts in September.

Columbus Corry Warren County Congress Pennsylvania Anthony Gigliotti Warren County Board of Assistance Gigliotti

Northwest Pennsylvania regional conference planned in Meadville

The Corry Chamber of Commerce and regional chambers plan a northwest Pennsylvania affairs conference in Meadville on October 28. Key speakers include Lt. Gov. Ernest Kline, Senate Minority Leader Henry Hagar, Quentin Wood of Quaker State Oil, and Pennsylvania Secretary of Commerce. Possible keynote by Sen. John Heinz. Joe King and John Patterson chair the event for Meadville and Titusville chambers.

Corry Quaker State Oil Quentin Wood Pennsylvania Commerce U.S. Steel Conneaut Ohio John Heinz DeCorte

Damp Weather Brings Flood Calls and District Race Hints

Rain drenched the city overnight with heavy downpours extending into morning hours. Fire crews logged several pump calls for flooded basements while city officials noted ongoing weather impacts and a forthcoming Bath district race as candidates push for the seat vacated by Robert Russe. Workshops are planned on the state highway system and local business climate, with DeCorte's Lane expecting the event to aid communities in northwestern Pennsylvania.

Bath Robert Russe

Local Woman, 31, Hit By Automobile

A Corry woman, Judy Swoger, 31, was struck on East Main Street by a car driven by Debra Sue Caster, 18, near Center Street. Swoger was hospitalized in satisfactory condition, after being transported by Corry Ambulance Service. police report indicates a pedestrian ran into the street from a parked car.

Corry Memorial Hospital East Main Street Debra Sue Caster Shady Avenue Center Street Judy Swoger B.D. 1, Corry Corry

Speed Limit Confusion on Route 426 Draws PennDOT Review

Erie County official Kennerknecht says no PennDOT order exists to remove Route 426 signs from Corry to the New York line though signs are missing beyond curves. He notes New York sets 56 mph at the border and drivers may follow that limit. locals joke about mystery speed limits and odd behavior on Route 498.

Penndot Gerry New York Kennerknecht Erie County Roads Jounal District 1 Corry New York State Line New York State Cline Pennsylvania

Carter proposes new welfare plan with work rules and cuts

Plains Georgia AP. President Carter unveiled a $34 billion federal welfare reform aimed at forcing work for more than a million welfare mothers and reducing state costs by at least 10 percent. The plan halves today’s system, bars work requirements for some elderly and disabled, and introduces wage credits and public service jobs while noting higher overall spending.

Carter Congress Treasury

After 36 Years, May Have To Move Daughter To Nursing Home

A Tampa mother Mrs Esposito who has tended her comatose daughter Elaine since age six fears losing Medicaid and SSI benefits. A 1980s court ruling ordered back benefits and continued drug support, but a federal appeals process stalled for months. Without funds and services the family, both disabled, may have to place Elaine in a nursing home.

Tampa Esposito Blaine

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