27 Aug 1971
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1971
Page
1
A fragmentary OCR item shows partial words and names with missing context. The readable bits hint at a small local notice or brief but lack clear actions, dates, places, or involved organizations for full summarization.
In San Francisco AP report, a September 20 trial date is set for Soledad Brothers John Clutchette and Fleeta Drumgo, accused of murdering a prison guard after a violent courtroom melee. Doris Maxwell, Clutchette’s mother, shouted at Judge Carl M. Allen, triggering chaos as bailiffs and police faced injured officers, spectators, and arrests, with George Jackson’s recent San Quentin escape death noted.
George Gibson state game protector says three poacher types exist and urges public reports to aid enforcement. He notes poaching is persistent and significant, cites four Cleveland men caught deer hunting in Spring Creek last March, and emphasizes community reporting as key to identifying culprits and enforcing laws.
The yen will float on the foreign exchange market starting Saturday, a move expected to ease the U S balance of trade after July’s fourth straight trade deficit. The decision follows Nixon’s Aug 15 actions suspending the gold standard and imposing a 10 percent import surcharge. Labor leaders Meany and Hodgson, along with W J Usery, discussed future wage price policy amid debate over Stage 2 and the freeze.
Governor Milton Shapp announces Pennsylvania adopts a state lottery to curtail the $300 million yearly numbers racket. Initial weekly drawings due, daily draws hoped later, 50 cent tickets to fund Senior Citizens Property Tax relief. Sen. Frank Mazzei estimates about $60 million annual profit after two years.
Harrisburg AP report notes the Senate planned to debate a 2.3 percent flat income tax. Two Democratic dissidents, Nolan and Duffield, oppose the Shapp bill, but Republicans may supply enough votes for passage. House approved 102-93 after a lengthy session with voting machine issues and heated lobbying.
Washington reports that 21 million teachers face two pay classes under the 90 day wage-price freeze. Some receive scheduled raises while others do not, with outcomes depending on school contracts and their effective dates. Officials caution estimates vary, as many districts have varied contract terms and start dates.
North Vietnamese troops attacked two U.S. armored patrols south of Da Nang killing five Americans and wounding twelve. A patrol from Americal division was hit 16 miles south of Da Nang as two armored personnel carriers and a Sheridan tank were knocked out. U.S. helicopters and artillery repelled the attack. enemy losses were not known. B52 raids continued, dropping 450 tons along the DMZ. South Vietnamese reports record 19 enemy attacks with light casualties on their side.
Dan Cornish claims Bear Lake and surrounding land are his private property based on land purchases by his grandfather Alfonso Root. A July arrest of Donald Shaffer for fishing on a small dock led to a dispute as Shaffer offered to pay a $2 fine but Cornish asserted ownership. The Waterways Patrolman’s action raises a state land ownership conflict with potential tax implications.
A bolt of lightning struck a West Main street pole near Aero Flaw Dynamics plant, darkening South Side homes. The outage cut Penelec power and Corry TV Cable service for about an hour, with minor late damage on Raymond Avenue restored promptly.
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