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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1977
Page
4
A list of admitted individuals with addresses in Corry and nearby towns followed by a series of local advertisements and notices. Items include store sales at Roberts Furniture and Montgomery Ward, bakery specials at Connie's and Barney's Firestone, a Senior Citizens Bowling League start, and a Bowl-Aire meeting notice. Also notes Columbus Ace Hardware remodeling and general contact details for area businesses.
Warren County School District faced a gas supply clash as Columbia Gas refused to permit Beaty Junior High to receive gas from National Fuel Gas. National Fuel offered service along a nearby line, but Columbia Gas would not approve the arrangement, prompting the district to file a formal complaint with the state Public Utilities Commission. If unresolved, Beaty may heat with fuel oil, increasing costs.
Erie County employment remains in a recovery phase with 115 400 jobs in July 1977, up 3 000 from 1976, while the unemployment rate runs below state and national figures. The bureau notes a 1 300 drop in local payrolls over 30 days due to school vacations and plant shutdowns, with depreciation of 1 900 tied to seasonal factors. An unemployment rate of 6.2 percent is projected with seasonal adjustment.
A reader describes a quarrel with her husband over unsigned greeting cards handed to him by his neighbor, noting the lack of personalization and a recent birthday gift. The letter reflects broader concerns about thoughtfulness in relationships. Abby advises readers on marital expectations and teases a forthcoming booklet.
Washington AP AFL-CIO Executive Council plans to approve a resolution backing President Carter's plan to relinquish canal control by 2000. George Meany frames the policy as necessary, citing past US actions and arguing no need to hold 6,000 miles away. Carter seeks public support through briefings in Georgia Florida and other states as senators and governors react.
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