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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1975
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references individuals and a pair of names with unclear roles. The readable bits suggest a local note or notice involving Mrs or Miss with potential middle initials. No clear event, date, or organization is discernible from the fragment.
A brief, unclear wire note mentions Mrs and Dale with references to fighters and a low lay call. It stabilizes on a phone number and initials Ba NY HONE 7396, but readable details are sparse and no clear event or outcome emerges.
Elvis Presley, 40, hospitalized since Aug. 22 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, is suffering from exhaustion and an enlarged colon, with a possible mild liver disease. He canceled a Las Vegas engagement after three show nights.
A paycheck vanished from Corry Foam Products Co desk but a banker recovered it after a teller processed a check for Maginnes. Police seek the car and driver who cashed the check and fled. A second overnight theft from 125 North Center Street reports $24 missing from a hiding place, with a previous similar loss of $76 last week.
A Corry woman was treated for minor injuries after her car ran off Sciota road and struck a cement block driveway wall owned by Robert George. Four overnight incidents were investigated by Corry state police. City Council meets next week with a light agenda and bids opened for new police radios.
New York officials including Gov. Carey and MAC discuss a fresh financing plan after banks rejected a bailout. IMF concerns rise as the city risks missing a Sept. payroll of $100 million and $520 million in short term debts. Critics warn a default could ripple through markets and municipal notes.
A 60 foot wooden bleacher structure collapsed during the Bear Lake Community Fair queen crowning. More than 200 spectators toppled as supports failed. several were treated for minor injuries, one woman Zoah Cochran of Columbus admitted for observation. Linda Oviatt won the Fair Queen title.
Rep. Forest Hopkins of North East pushed for road upkeep in the Corry area, receiving notes from PennDOT Secretary Jacob Kassab. The letters acknowledge patching of L R 25052 and T R 6 in the Corry region, citing limited funds and current maintenance as Route 6 resurfacing remains unfunded.
Corry Christian School will begin its first year next week within Faith Church, adding to public schools and St. Thomas School. About 40 students, one principal Regis Baker and a staff of three teachers plus an aide will start in grades kindergarten through seventh. Rev. Joseph Kanzelmar expects enrollment to grow. classes use Faith Church rooms on West Washington Street this year and move to a new brick building next year.
Erie County Government Study Commission votes 11 0 to elect a county executive under a proposed home rule charter. Five district elected council members chosen by district with county court to establish districts. Alternate proposals call for eight members or all countywide election. Next meeting at Union City Borough Hall at 7 30 p.m. to continue drafting the charter section on the executive.
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