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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1975
Page
4
A crowded wordy line up shows community notices, ads and contact details for gifts and events from Corry area shops and services. The page lists names for a hospital volunteer desk, a Moose club New Year party, beauty salon gift certificates, Christmas gift ideas, and local retailers promoting discounts and seasonal items across Corry, Union City, Clymer, Spartansburg, and nearby locales.
An Erie juvenile armed with a rifle held police at bay during a standoff that evacuated neighboring homes and blocked two blocks of traffic. Seven squad cars responded as officers shut off power and amid a tense two hour incident the youth surrendered unloading the rifle. a live round was found in his pocket and charges are pending for recklessly endangering others.
Erie County Commissioner Louis Rzymek proposed furloughing over 100 workers and cutting an 800000 contingency from the 1976 spending plan to balance next year’s budget. The plan targets a 10 percent payroll cut and could spare homeowners from additional taxes. Reactions from other commissioners were not clear, and approval was uncertain.
Erie authorities plan involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment charges against 81 year old Anthony Marnella in connection with Leo Knablein a 79 year old patient who died from burns suffered in a Nov fire at Erie Medicenter An autopsy showed second and third degree burns to about 30 percent of the body Officials also await police investigation results before continuing with the case Coroner Merle Wood said a homicide ruling would come early next week if so it would be the 15th homicide of the year
The Senate approved a bill 49 to 0 to permit Pittsburgh to raise its real estate tax by 26 percent by adding six mills to the current 24 mill rate. The measure, sent to Gov. Shapp, comes as the school board faces a teachers strike and had requested tax authority if needed.
A collection of Dear Abby excerpts includes a wife accusing her husband of infidelity backed by claimed tapes, a divorced woman dating a much older man with health minded habits, and a party game where guests reveal what they first notice about the opposite sex. Readers are invited to respond with their own observations.
Readers in Corry express mixed views on appointing a losing candidate to a City Council seat. Six letters have appeared, with objections and support noted, plus two residents who voiced opinions to the writer. The response argues the public can influence government but stresses officials' duty to act in the community’s best interests.
A Meadville resident comments on local discourse noting lack of voting participation, limited indignation, and broad clamor. The speaker stresses everyone is entitled to their opinion, highlighting the town's lively, small town atmosphere.
Edinboro Mall auctioned by the Erie County Sheriff’s Department for 120,921 to satisfy taxes and costs, with no competing bids. The sale covers the unfinished Edinboro Development Corporation project, as creditor claims exceed the remaining value. Ownership passes to Clevetrust Realty Investors, a Cleveland Bank and Trust Company subsidiary, amid bankruptcy of the former owners.
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