Grice Resigns to Take Water Office Job in City Shuffle
City Council moves to fill a vacancy as Councilman Robert Grice accepts a new water department office manager role starting January 1. The unanimous vote approved the hire from 19 applicants, highlighting Grice’s background in city government. Calderone warns the vacancy could affect council control with Barton or another Republican candidate possible.
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Bill Eaton
Robert Grice
Streets
Water Department
Grice
William Halfast
Jack Downey
David Johnson
Halfast
Downey
Grice Jewelers
North Center Street
Corry Area
Bowman Tech
Lancaster
U.S. Air Force Reserve
Council
Benjamin Calderone
Bob
Calderone
Laurance Barton
Barton
Corry
GOP
Christmas Lights Set For Week, Hope To Light Firemen's Tree
Corry City Council discusses energy crisis measures and conservation efforts. officials consider asking Kiwanis to refrain from lighting downtown displays while proposing a single tree at Number 1 Fire Station be lit for a week before Christmas. small-cost operation estimated at pennies per day.
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Corry
League
Kiwanis Club
Number 1
Edward Zarger
Penelee
Judge Sirica Hears Aides In Watergate Tape Case
In Washington AP reports Judge John J. Sirica presided as White House aides testified on handling the secret tapes. Lawrence Higby, aide to Haldeman, was to take the stand as testimony resumed on possible causes of a hum that ruined a portion of a tape. Gen Join Bennett and Samuel Powers were to follow, with Gen Alexander Haig Jr. expected to testify next.
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Washington
U.S
John J. Sirica
White House
Lawrence Higby
H.R. Haldeman
Higby
Join Bennett
Samuel Powers
Miami, Fla
Alexander M. Haig Jr
Haldeman
New Energy Chief Signals 60 Cent Gas Push
Washington sources say Congress may be asked to authorize a gasoline tax that could lift prices to about 60 cents a gallon. President Nixon to announce a new Federal Energy Administration led by William E. Simon as debates over rationing versus taxes continue. A year round Daylight Saving Time move advances in the Senate and a House bill seeks a $5 per hour speed limit to shield highway funds.
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Washington
Congress
Nixon
Federal Energy Administration
William E. Simon
Senate
Simon
Treasury
Cabinetlevel Energy Emergency Action Group
John A. Love
Love
Charles J. DiBonz
Denver Post
George Shultz
Shultz
Capitol Hill
House
Fire Rips Nursing Home Killing Six in Wayne Pa
A fast moving blaze at the Caley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wayne Pennsylvania killed six elderly residents and injured scores. Firefighters evacuated patients to hospitals and nearby facilities as the L shaped building suffered heavy damage. Names identified among the dead include Katherine Stallard Arthur Pereyra Wendell Newcomer and Ella Madden.
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Wayne Hall
Paoli Hospital
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Katherine Stallard
Arthur Pereyra
Wendell Newcomer
Ella Madden
Caley
Radnor Township
Don Wood
Balmy Weather Backfires On City Fathers
City engineer David Johnson reports fast sewer work on Mead avenue South Center street and Airport road due to mild winter weather. Revolving funds may lag as assessments repay costs, risking delayed bills or a borrowing gap until tax revenue arrives. Johnson says the situation will be managed but it will be tight. City officers listed: Melvin Messinger Margaret Morrow Robert Joy Robert Nichols Roger Lansberry Willem Helmintoller Willem Kafferin.
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David Johnson
Mead Avenue
South Center Street
Airport Road
Johnson
Meadville Schools Close Amid Fears After Slaying
Crawford Central schools cancelled classes in Meadville following vandalism after the slaying of a 15 year old black youth. Superintendent Frye announced closures for the junior and senior highs for two days to avert white student unrest while elementary classes continued. Six men were held on murder charges related to Matthews' death and a memorial service was planned by black students with cooperation from school officials.
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Meadville
Crawford Central
William C. Frye Jr
Frye
Cochranton
John Gaus
Floyd McClure
Black Caucus
Gaus
Marlon Matthews
Matthews
Unity Institute
Ray Inman
Blood supplies airlifted to Corry Memorial Hospital
Six pints of negative blood were flown from the Red Cross Blood Bank in Buffalo to Corry Memorial Hospital after an emergency request. The helicopter from the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department landed at First Presbyterian Church parking lot before hospital staff and state police transported the blood to the hospital.
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Corry Memorial Hospital
Chautauqua County Sheriff's Department
First Presbyterian Church
Corry
Judy Berisink
Sheriff's Department
Messenger Elected School Board Head
Melvin Messenger was elected president of the Corry Area School District Board of Education at the annual reorganization. He won on the second ballot by a five vote majority over incumbent William Kafferlin, who had four votes on the second ballot. Robert Day was elected vice president, with Margaret Morrow remaining secretary.
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Corry Area
Melvin Messenger
Messenger
Board of Education
Columbus Township
William Kafferlin
Kafferlin
Katterlin
Robert Day
Margaret Morrow
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Parks and Public Property
League of Cities
Judge Sirica
New Energy Bureau
Unis
Melvin Messinger
Robert Joy
Robert Nichols
Roger
Lansberry
Willem Helmintoller
Wiltlem Kafferiin
Journal
McEldawney
Erie Academy
Jack Christy
CMH
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