Jetliner Crash Kills 156 in East Berlin
The Ilyushin 62 charter jet carrying East German vacationers crashed shortly after takeoff from Schoenefeld near East Berlin. All 156 aboard were killed including eight crew members. Investigators led by Transport Minister Otto Arndt pursue a cause as officials note the disaster as Europe’s worst commercial aviation crash.
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Corry School Board Tackles Paving And Tax Exoneration
At the Corry Art School District board meeting plans were discussed for resurfacing the high school parking lot and a Concord School basketball court with bids led by T H Dohrn Construction at 1050 for both projects. The Concord PTA pledged 100 toward the court with the district funding the rest, and the board exonerated the Corry VFW from paying $234 in taxes on their Mead Avenue building.
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James Howard
Marine
Roger Lansberry
William Kafferlin
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Mead Avenue
Transportation Committee
Two crashes in Corry cause $4700 in damages
Police report two separate crashes. One at Wayne and East Smith damaged four cars totaling 4700 dollars. a hydrant was toppled, water sprayed 15 feet high as Corry Water Supply crews repaired it. Charlotte Kingsley and Larry Bensink were involved in the prior accident. charges pending.
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Charlotte Kingsley
Meadow Lane
City Bus Route Debate Bogs Down at School Board
The Corry Area School District failed to secure a majority to subsidize and run the city bus route. A plan to guarantee $3,000 and charge $38 per season ticket died 2–2–2, with the route contingent on Public Utilities Commission approval and possible future actions by contractor William Mercer of Elgin. The matter was referred to a committee, with several proposals under consideration and action expected soon.
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Six Teachers Hired By School Board
Corry Area School District moves to finalize staffing ahead of the new term as six teachers are hired while resignations and leaves are approved. Resignations include R. Timothy Marks and Diane J. An a. Marks will depart December 31 to pursue an administrative internship elsewhere. Miller resigns effective immediately. A three person military leave of absence is also noted.
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Shapp urges lawmakers to drop hikes and act on flood relief
Governor Shapp told a special joint session that public opposition to pay raises is strong and urged swift action on a comprehensive flood relief package including a $100 million bond. He backed a compromise on legislative salaries and urged approval of emergency amendments to aid victims, noting constitutional publishing concerns.
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Corry Area District Praises Summer School Program
At a board meeting Peck read comments from nine of 200 elementary students praising reading and math gains and from 10 of 20 teachers noting success. A parent voiced concern that there was not enough concentrated math and reading drills this year.
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Legislators Seek Cut in Proposed Pay Hikes in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg lawmakers shape a compromise to cap legislative pay at 21 600 a year, down from 25 200 proposed by the Commonwealth Compensation Commission. The plan aims to trim salaries for 342 judges and 21 cabinet members, but faces strong opposition as Democrats split. The session shifts focus from a governor address and a flood relief and election law reform agenda.
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Foam Rides Get 20 Cent Hike at Corry Foam
Hourly workers at Corry Foam Products on Shady avenue receive a 20 cent across the board wage hike effective yesterday. Plant manager George E. Cote also announces an additional paid holiday after Labor Day, marking the 11th such holiday for the workforce. The move follows an annual plant survey to align pay with regional industries at a foam producer once housed in the Aero Supply complex, now expanding on Shady avenue.
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Corry School Board Approves Unseen Federal Meal Guidelines
The Corry Area School District Board of Education approved a set of federal guidelines for free and reduced price meals necessary to access federal surplus foods. The government has not yet written this year’s regulations, but the board approved them to qualify for the food program.
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No UC Teacher Strike Coming
Union City Area School District teachers remain without a contract but will not strike. Superintendent Dr William Young said in service day is September 5 with classes resuming September 6. He noted typical opening activities such as the summer band program and football practice will proceed as usual.
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