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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1975
Page
1
President Ford arrived in Manila for a courtesy call on Southeast Asia amid his China journey. He met with President Marcos and greeted about 3,000 schoolchildren as both leaders toured the crowd during a cultural welcome.
The Senate approved a 2.3 billion federal loan package to save New York City from default by a 57 to 32 vote, sending the measure to the White House for final approval after House action last Tuesday.
Grand jury recessed as three New Jersey Teamsters head to a police lineup amid claims by a government informant that two are reputed Mafia figures linked to the abduction murder of Hoffa. A second witness says he saw the abduction. Investigators search a landfill in Jersey City while Tony Provenzano’s faction stirs. Local 60 in Union City is tied to the case.
The Corry PTA Council and parents push district officials to explain recent testing plans more clearly. Letters urged parental permission for tests, but many parents say they do not understand what is being tested. The council asks the superintendent and Board of Education to provide better explanations of test content and purposes. Tests include measures of verbal and numerical aptitude, abstract reasoning, spatial skills, mechanical aptitude, spelling and grammar, and readiness for first grade, plus counseling and college admission requirements.
Penn Central and Erie Lackawanna will publicly list the trackage to be eliminated under the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973. The Titusville Secondary and Corry Mayville segments totaling 24 and 28 miles will be dropped, with EL’s Warren Niobe and Wallonia Branch portions also to be cut.
An 18 year old Corry man Russell Proper in surgical observation at Hamet Medical Center Erie after a one car crash south of Corry. Driver Walter Shields Jr. and third passenger John Wawrejko were also hurt. Shields admitted to Corey Memorial Hospital. a fourth passenger James Small Jr. suffered minor injuries. car valued at 2200 dollars. incident occurred on Lindsey Hollow road near Stewart road.
In San Francisco a runaway hook and ladder truck plowed into pedestrians at Market and Sixth streets. Three people died William Moore 65 Angelina Moreno 77 and an unidentified person all victims from unknown hometowns. Three were critically injured as first responders treated victims amid debris and ruined merchandise.
About 800 people sought aid at two Red Cross centers set up in schools to feed and shelter the homeless as cleanup began. Gov. David Boren planned a helicopter tour of eastern Oklahoma to assess federal aid needs and placed National Guard units on standby in Tulsa and Wilberson. Larry Russell, area disaster director for the Red Cross, expressed astonishment at the limited casualties and lack of warning.
Greater Erie County Family Planning Clinic began two months ago as the only county operated facility of its kind outside Erie. Ann Smith reports strong community reception, full service operations, and educational outreach. Services include doctor visits, physical exams, pap tests, VD screening, labs, birth control instruction, counseling, sterilization, and referrals. Fees are income based and cover all services for a year.
Berkeys Greenhouse and Nursery expands with a flower shop at 138 Jefferson Street Spartansburg. Duane and Bradley Berkey, sons of the late Telford Berkey, operate the business from Hatchtown Road. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday with extended evening hours during Christmas trees season.
Three men, Nickland Auto workers, were rushed to Corry Memorial Hospital after their car slammed into a bridge abutment on Route 27 near Garland. Driver John Rarapaugh, 38, had cuts and bruises and was treated and released. Russell Reed, 42, was admitted with multiple cuts and bruises, listed as satisfactory. Richard Foster, 44, admitted for a forehead laceration and a fractured wrist, condition listed as poor.
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