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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1976
Page
13
Police investigate a Marienville burglary at Bucktail Motel on Route 6 where two television sets valued at 1750 were taken. Meanwhile a string of local incidents includes minor thefts, a two car collision leaving damages, and a public notice of hunting season closures affecting school operations.
Harrisburg AP reports a bowling alley provision in a tax reform bill would have exempted bowling alleys from local amusement taxes and barred counting Social Security and retirement benefits as income. Governor Shapp vetoed the bill, saying it would push lost revenue onto other taxes and harm Montgomery County by over 100000 dollars annually. He noted municipalities could already exempt alleys and urged broader tax reform next session.
Director Joseph Schmitt reports a glanced budget during his absence. Ley raised expenditures by 3000, yet changes were made only on sight of pages. Boyes seeks details on total funds for new positions and has requested a special meeting Tuesday ahead of the weekly session.
At sunrise a passenger train collided with a truck carrying about 20 people near Boulogne north of Buenos Aires. Thirteen men aged 15 to 72 died, five were injured as victims were crushed or thrown from the truck. Police said eight died instantly and others died en route to hospitals. The truck was attempting to cross as barriers came down for the suburban train.
Harrisburg AP reports the Crime Compensation program was revised to cover two victims of a Pittsburgh gas station hold up last October. Legislation signed by Shapp moves the effective date to October 29, allowing up to 15 000 for medical costs and 10 000 for lost salary for injured victims and up to 15 000 for death benefits to families. Two suspects had been arrested. The program funds come from a 10 charge on convicted offenders, with no retroactive collection.
Federal Judge Hubert Teitbaum narrows a Warren County police suit from 115 complaints by Bradley Colin and 12 others to four individual charges plus a single conspiracy count. Andrew Rogal says most remaining claims concern alleged jail incidents during Colin’s stay. No appeals filed yet. lawyer Richard Kay seeks withdrawal.
Pennsylvania insurers approve hikes for Blue Shield and several Blue Cross plans. Capital Blue Cross posts 25 percent increase while Blue Cross of Western PA, Blue Cross of Lehigh Valley and others plan modest rises for individuals and families. Subscriber counts and regional differences noted.
Muskets used during the American Revolution had an effective range of 100 yards. By the time of the Civil War, rifled muskets were effective up to at least 400 yards and had a killing power of 1,000 yards, notes National Geographic's book Clues to America's Past.
Erie County Commissioner Chairman William C. Hill Jr. announced he will not seek an elected office under the new Home Rule Charter. He said he plans to support Lt. Governor Ernest Kline, predicts Kline will run for governor in two years, and notes involvement with Commissioner Flatley's steering committee may follow.
Seaman Michael Williams of Corry completed basic training at Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill He is a 1976 Corry Area High School graduate who joined the Navy in August 1976 and will report aboard submarine tender USS Orion homeported Charleston DC He is the son of Mrs Audrey Vanik of 426 East Main Street. Will do documentaries Tom Snyder leaves NBC NewsCenter 4 for NBC Tomorrow docuseries in June choosing prime time work.
Mrs Gool outlines guidance programs from large group to individual sessions in schools. She notes early development guidance prevents future problems, teaches decision making and career awareness, and collaborates with psychologists and outside staff. Home and parent conferences, plus special groups for excep tional children, are part of the role. Mrs Gool lives in Corry and studied at several institutions.
Former westside assembly candidate Patrick Mertens was released on probation after serving 18 months of a five year sentence for use of the mails in a drug distribution scheme. Judge Gerald Weber said the remainder would be served on probation, citing exemplary prison behavior and spirit of the original sentence. An objection from the U.S. Attorney delayed formal action, with a 10 day window to file an appeal. Mertens, who proclaimed “I’m born again,” must obtain regular supervised employment as a condition of release.
Talks between Port Authority Transit officials and Amalgamated Transit Union stalled with a panel plan discussed by Labor Management Advisory Council members meeting County officials. Under a court order a Tuesday deadline looms for a negotiated settlement. a walkout could resume within 40 days if no deal is reached.
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