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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1975
Page
1
Readable fragments show a local notice about a toy sale or listing. No clear date or stable organization. only scattered names and items visible. Content remains uncertain due to transcription errors.
Fragments indicate a discussion about a strang facture or error at Ansdale and a senior turning in something. The text also questions why to choose a specific office or choice, but details are unclear.
Catherine Hearst appeared calm as she testified 22 minutes before a federal grand jury on the alleged harboring of Patricia Hearst. She declined to discuss the testimony, saying it was secret, and expressed hope Patty would receive family support while facing legal troubles. The hearing focused on whether others aided Patty while she was hiding in Pennsylvania last summer.
A mobile home owned by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Phelps at Shawnee Village east of Corry on Route 6 was gutted by a night fire. The blaze left a family of five homeless and caused complete destruction of the residence.
Former local businessman and state legislator W W Waterhouse offered to deed the former Imperial Hotel at First avenue and West Main street to a duly chartered senior citizens organization for use as a center in Corry. He stipulated the building revert to him or his heirs if the program ends. The gesture honors his late mother Mrs Wilmina Waterhouse. Corry’s seniors currently meet for noontime meals there, with access granted for months. The council praised the donation as generous and community minded.
The city awarded paving and curbing and resurfacing contracts to Cross and Co. of Union City. Two bids were submitted by Cross while Charles H. Fry Co. of Erie was the other bidder. Paving work covers Plastic Road Bond Irving streets and Pennsylvania avenue. Bid: 89865. Resurfacing work on Wayne and Washington streets, Washington at Maple, King from Pleasant to Church, Pleasant from King to Hast, and part of Franklin. Bid: 11921.
City Council approved a resolution to apply for 145000 in federal Community Development funds from HUD aimed at three projects. The plan includes 52000 for reservoir repairs, 50000 to renovate an old laundromat, and 30000 for street widening, sidewalks, a housing project buffer zone, and a play area with an extra 13000 for unspecified local activities.
President Ford voiced concern over the maritime unions refusal to load U S grain for the Soviet Union. AFL-CIO leader Meany warned the action aims to shield consumers and preserve seamen jobs, while Kansas officials urged swift action to prevent disruption of grain exports. Authorities discuss potential legal action against AFL-CIO groups.
A federal appeals court ruled abortion rights rest with the individual girl or woman in Florida cases. It upheld minor consent as best for health, noting parental permission often harms family unity and that prohibiting abortion fails to restore family viability.
Erik Knoph 21 scaled a 30 foot barrier into a tiger den after a party dare. He was pulled from the pit and treated in critical condition for leg bites arm and chest slashes. Guards fired rounds to divert the tiger as Knoph escaped amid a dramatic rescue.
AFL-CIO President George Meany reaffirmed that dock workers will refuse to load grain for the Soviet Union until the Ford Administration provides assurances that American consumers and shippers are protected. He met with four maritime unions in Washington and is pictured with Larry Malloy of the International Longshoremen's Association.
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