22 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1977
Page
1
A cryptic OCR fragment from a historical page references Eakin TM 10 1 A, UCS, and state abbreviations in a terse header. The readable portion hints at a technical or administrative note but lacks full context for a complete event.
Fragmentary OCR text references regimes, air defense, relocation, China, Mao, diplomacy, and official comments. Limited readable names and facts prevent a full report but indicate a discussion of US relations, migration or relocation themes, and potential political commentary from mid-20th century sources.
A fragmented OCR note reports that a plane crash victim's body was recovered near a waterfall. The text references authorities and a broken identification line, indicating an ongoing search and identification effort by the bureau.
In a ceremony at the Corry National Guard Armory SSG Roger Ferguson received the Army Commendation Medal from Lt. Col. Thomas A. Knobloch. The photo notes Ferguson on the right and credits Journal Photo by Eaton. See related images on page three.
Erie County potato growers fear major crop damage after persistent rains. Odessa area farmers such as Leslie Brace and Cletus Torger report losses in low fields while Troyer and Brace families note over an inch to two inches of rain recent. Weather Service records August 1977 as unusually wet, with 20.75 inches in three months.
Pennsylvania lawmakers left for a five week break after approving a budget that dodges new taxes and shortchanges state universities by 300 million dollars. Gov. Shapp warned college funding would soon face tax fights when they return September 26, with parties split on tax hikes and funding shifts framed as inflation driven.
City Engineer David Johnson reports progress on several local undertakings including the bandstand in the park. Decking is due to begin soon, delays blamed on CETA labor tied to Redevelopment Authority funding and a manufacturer hold up in Erie. Johnson expects completion by late October barring weather or further setbacks.
Secretary of State Cyrus R. Vance began four day talks in Peking aimed at building a closer U S China relationship on shared objectives. He met Foreign Minister Huang Hua in the Great Hall of the People citing Africa as a mutual interest to blunt Soviet influence. Hua urged the United States to sever ties with the Chiang Kai shek regime, pull forces from Taiwan, and abrogate the mutual defense treaty.
Coffee prices drift lower with supermarkets promoting and wholesale prices easing. A.P. survey shows a pound near 3.50, down from March highs above 4, with some markets still around 4. Retailers report sluggish demand as shoppers stockpile pantry items awaiting further declines.
The piece previews a three part series on frugal shopping. Cornell professor Heinz Biesdorf argues shoppers can save thousands by rules like buying at the right price, planning meals around weekly ads, and tracking prices. A kit to aid shoppers costs 2.50 dollars and includes guides and price comparison forms.
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