Local Owners Thank Community After Sheriff’s Sale
In a brief note, local owners express thanks after a sheriff’s sale of property concludes a dispute. The statement credits community support and notes the outcome as a settled matter for all parties.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1975
Page
1
In a brief note, local owners express thanks after a sheriff’s sale of property concludes a dispute. The statement credits community support and notes the outcome as a settled matter for all parties.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Resurrection day celebration near Phoenix and Wyoming. Affected events occurred Sunday and Tuesday with references to St. Leo's and the Paul Center. Military attendance noted as cost-free.
Yesterday marked the first full day of the 91st Annual Erie County Fair at Wattsburg with farm animals from chickens to bulls on display. The midway, grandstand shows, and a variety of displays in foods, clothes, arts, and crafts fill the fair as it runs through the week. Photos on page three.
The American Postal Workers Union and other unions ratified a three year contract with the U S Postal Service, while leaders push for legislation to legalize a nationwide mail strike after mediation. The deal includes $1 5 million in scheduled raises and a no layoff clause, with a 90 day mediation window before any strike.
Washington AP report says Pentagon fuel costs will rise by 150 to 160 million dollars yearly after price decontrol. Higher costs could fund over 30 new tanks or a modern destroyer, with 60 to 70 percent of supplies from domestic sources affected. Ford veto and possible propane extension loom as Congress debates price controls.
Secretary of State Kissinger heads to Egypt with a partially agreed border pact draft. Israeli Foreign Minister Allon calls progress remarkable as talks shift between Jerusalem and Alexandria. Main issue of withdrawal lines settled. front line electronic posts to be manned partly by American technicians. U.S. civilian involvement under debate with President Ford and Senate leaders weighing options.
Corry Area School District board discussed a possible football return if teachers strike. Superintendent Krepps supported allowing play but could not speak for other coaches, while board members noted Sanford’s successful football camp. The issue was deemed premature and dropped after a closed session.
Former U S attorney George Beall calls for public disclosure of transcripts from secret October 1973 meetings in Alexandria and the Justice Department where Spiro Agnew agreed to plead no contest to a single tax evasion charge and resign. The talks led to a deal avoiding further charges.
Taxpayers urged the Corry Area School District board to cap raises for teachers at or below the union demand of 925 dollars annually, with some calling for tighter discipline at Corry High School. The board noted nearby districts offer 750 to 1100. the union seeks 925 plus dental costs in the second year. A special meeting extended into a closed session to resume talks with union representatives.
Parents may enroll preschool students at the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Center Corry Campus on Maple Avenue from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adults can register for the sheltered workshop during the same period. The preschool division aims to strengthen handicapped children's readiness for normal schooling, while the workshop targets graduates seeking vocational training for job placement.
The Corry Area School District board named five men as head teachers for all elementary schools. The positions carry supplementary pay totaling $690 and an 8.5 percent raise. Mark F. Miele will lead Concord School and Robert H. Sunderland Sparta Elementary. Also named were Barry O. Williams Conelway School Keith Hanlin Columbus School and Ralph E. Kester Spring Creek.
The district will form a three member committee to hear expulsions exceeding 10 days. This stems from unrest after adopting the statewide Students Rights Policy last year. The local board plans for the president, vice president and secretary to serve, with possible future changes.
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