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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1975
Page
1
APartial OCR text outlines revised rates for a new shed and related services, listing daily and hourly charges, two bed spaces, and miscellaneous fees. It references a prayer service at James and Elizabeth, a year long initiative, and mentions a full time clinic in Saskatchewan with coupon options.
A Friday editorial urges Corry area taxpayers to contact school directors after Corry Area Education Association members rejected the district’s final contract offer labeling it inadequate. Directors meet tonight to decide next steps, while CAEA asks negotiators to return to the table amid calls for community input on a decision affecting taxpayers.
The bodies of Russell E. Moore and his wife Clair Moore were found in their remote Sherman area trailer after a early morning blaze. Fire Chief Birch said the fire, located about a mile west of Sherman, had burned itself out. investigators will determine the cause. Names, ages, and brief survivor details listed.
Storms dump up to four inches of rain across northern Ohio causing six foot water levels and sever flooding in Cleveland. Cars submerged, sewers overflowed and Coast Guard boats rescued residents while police searched for missing 9 year old Jacqueline Boomer. two teens were killed by lightning in Cleveland Heights. The same storm system spawned four tornadoes across Wisconsin and Iowa, killing a Montello couple and injuring others. Texas also reported a deadly three car crash amid heavy rains. Weather extended into the Mid-Atlantic and lower Mississippi Valley with cold temperatures in Yellowstone.
A violent storm struck Meadville yesterday afternoon around 1 p.m. causing widespread damage including dangling utility wires, downed trees, blocked streets, and a large electrical blackout. Rain totaled about 1.5 inches and damage was concentrated in Meadville, with other areas mostly spared. Local residents called it one of the worst storms they recall.
Corry state police reported three weekend crashes. The most serious sent two people to Titusville Hospital for injuries: Stephen Kyle, 23, of Pleasantville and Rodney Confer, 16, with Beverly Riley, 14, were listed in satisfactory condition. Another crash near Union City left Leslie Stall uninjured after his car rolled down an embankment. A third crash on Route 27 west of Titusville involved William Naumak, 21, Townville, and Bruce Parker, 38, Townville, with damage to both vehicles and trailer.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger returned to Egypt for talks with President Anwar Sadat at Mamoura near Alexandria, as hopes rose for a Sinai pact. Israeli Foreign Minister Yigal Allon signaled Egypt agreed to allow an Israeli surveillance post on the western Gidi pass, a condition tied to return of the Gidi and Mitla passes.
The long standing case before District Justice Porter Auer over a double headed parking meter may never reach court. It began January 12 1973 when Auer’s car struck the meter post on South Center Street damaging the post and two meter heads. The city seeks 134 for the equipment while Auer offered a settlement short of full value. A continuance was sought amid an election but a second delay is now in force due to a city witness who has had open heart surgery and may not be able to testify.
Washington AP Edward Levi weighs creating an internal watchdog to probe future Department of Justice scandals. Deputy AG Harold Tyler backs an ad hoc approach, while four agencies face past misdeeds including Watergate. Officials consider permanent or temporary inspector general options and guard against cover ups.
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