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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1977
Page
12
City Manager Dennis Stuckey presented the 1971 city budget in a special meeting, warning a two mill increase is the bare minimum to keep the city in the black and to reduce federal funding dependence amid possible cuts.
Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline Berkey will be held at the H. Richard Hays Funeral Home in Spartansburg Monday at 11 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment will follow at Close Hill Spartansburg.
Erie reports a 1.2 million grant funds a new nursing wing at the Soldiers and Sailors Home enabling women to be admitted for the first time. The project adds private rooms, a dental examination wing, modern medical equipment, and 15 new staff positions, supplementing 640000 state capital support from 1974.
In the Seminuk murder trial at Jamestown a top bloodstain expert testified a heel print in blood on a rug may indicate a male size 9 or 10 shoe. Psychologist Dr Daniel Marotto testified Seminuk is a chronic schizoid psychotic with hallucinations and delusions, suggesting limited awareness of actions and consequences.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court orders a new trial for Robert Gartner in the 1973 Meadville slaying of 15 year old Marlon Matthews after ruling the jury should have received an involuntary manslaughter instruction. Pfl Pfaff's conviction for second degree murder is upheld.
Norbert R. Bachofner reports multiple operator licenses tied to Cheryl Ann Sutton Huff Littton and related individuals, with DOB errors and mismatched license numbers. The 1970s case details incorrect birth dates, altered learner permits, and a state computer readout showing overlapping identities and expiring licenses, prompting concern over administrative failures and possible public risk.
Palm Beach Florida circus elephant escaped for the fourth straight day into a 65,000 acre sub tropical ranch and game preserve owned by Sykes Brothers after a wagon broke down. Colonel the 11 year old Indian elephant remains at large with his handler saying weeks may pass before recapture. Two other Circus Vargas elephants that wandered with him were soon found resting under a tree.
The article reports a dispute where Jurnak denies obligating local agencies to contracts with manufacturers. It notes weatherization director advice to buy from a specific manufacturer, expecting local level adherence. Potential consequences for dissent include political or procedural pushback, with ongoing statewide implications highlighted.
The Journal lists three deer killed in the first week of the Pennsylvania turkey season. Jeff McCray, 18, harvested an 8 point buck weighing 175 pounds at Sciota read by Dave Miller. Dave Miller, not specified age, took a 4 point buck weighing 175 pounds at Welsh Hill. Don Swarm Jr, 4 point buck weighing 120 pounds at Turner Hill. Three deer kill photos accompany today’s Journal.
Franklin police report five suspects, including Charles Castner, 23, and four youths, tied to a weeks long spree smashing parking meters and theft from courtesy boxes. One juvenile was moved to county authorities. warrants issued for a 11 year old girl. Damage exceeds $2,000, with additional losses from uncollected parking tickets. Officers delayed placing new meters after the spree, which peaked Monday night with Castner and two juveniles detained.
ERIE The American Federation of State County and Municipal Employes pushes a bill to require agency shops for non union Erie County workers. If enacted non members would pay a fee equal to dues, receive union representation, grievances and arbitration. County official Casey would comply only if state law mandates it.
A reader blasts the city over school bus routes at Wortt and Smith, winter delays on York Street, sewer work, and sidewalk parking. They urge action on downtown renewal, CB radio club policing, more police, lighting, and street maintenance, plus concerns about seventh graders’ science credit and junior varsity basketball eligibility. They warn Corry will become a ghost town if projects stall and ask why lottery returns aren’t in local papers.
A reader defends the new mayor and criticizes the claim Corry is run by an administrator. They dispute a fire department complaint about Squad J and question why the responder monitors fire talk. The letter laments morning dog barking and jogger disruption, arguing joggers train in the morning to work and suggesting dogs be tied up to reduce disturbances.
In Washington a gala dinner drew 2,500 attendees including Frank Sinatra and Elizabeth Taylor paying 100 each to honor Sen Hubert H Humphrey. The event launched a 20 million campaign to establish the Hubert H Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota with Govs and 9 West colleagues issuing proclamations and 4,700 tickets sold. President Carter to attend. campaign has raised over 4 million.
LOS ANGELES AP Veteran entertainer Jimmy Durante was treated and released from CLA Medical Center after reportedly choking on food. Hospital spokesman Jim Powers said Durante, 76, was admitted to the emergency ward Friday night and later released in stable condition.
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