North nearby lodge marking Northities area
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a local lodge and nearby area names. No clear event date or organization is readable.
22 Dec 1971
Page 1
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1971
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a local lodge and nearby area names. No clear event date or organization is readable.
Leroy A. Hazeltine, 46, of Mead Avenue, died after his car struck a utility pole on East Main Street just after 10 PM. Passenger Ronald Proper, 28, of Essex Street, was hospitalized in fair condition with head and body injuries. Police note no braking evident and a witness reported the speeding vehicle approached from behind.
William Hazeltine age 46 of Corry died after a period of illness. He was born April 13 1925 in Garland and attended Spring Creek and Columbus schools. He married Frances Umstead in 1950 and she survives. A veteran of World War II he worked as a welder for Rogers Structural Steel and belonged to United Steel Workers of America and the American Legion. Surviving besides his wife are a son William and five daughters Linda Lindstrom Nancy Mildred Barbara and Brenda all at home a mother Loretta Hazeltine a brother Kenneth Hazeltine a sister Mrs Richard Bemis and one grandchild. Friends may call at St George Funeral Home tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services there at 2 p.m. Friday with burial in West Lawn Cemetery Columbus.
Kurt Waldheim an Austrian career diplomat who has served at the United Nations since 1955 will be its secretary general for the next five years. He was named to the post after a Security Council vote and will take office January 1. Waldheim, on his 53rd birthday, praised the UN charter for offering wide possibilities and vowed an active tenure. He earns a $62,500 salary plus living differential and allowances and free housing.
Washington AP The federal government unveils new air pollution standards for new plants in five major industries. EPA chief Ruckelshaus says 35 to 40 industries will be covered over the next years, applying to new plants or modifications after August 17. Existing plants will eventually fall under state implementations. The rules aim at preventive pollution control to ensure cleaner air.
President Nixon opened Bermuda talks with headlines from a busy first day as Prime Minister Heath, who later claimed Nixon promised not to surprise him again. Heath cited the communique noting their close, ongoing consultation while predicting a more balanced partnership with Europe as Britain eyes entry to the European Common Market. The summit, the third in Nixon's series with allies, underscored continued Anglo American friendship amid rapid global change.
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Denenberg rejected Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania's request for 4.7 million dollars in annual rate increases. The plan would raise premiums for 2.4 million subscribers across Special Agreement groups and Community-Rated plans, citing dissatisfaction with hospital contract progress and data.
Washington AP reports the Pay Board’s five business members issued a blanket challenge to all pre August 15 1971 contracts with annual raises over 7 percent the action intended to roll back such increases if deemed unreasonably inconsistent with the boards guideline that new agreements cap raises at 5.5 percent unless special. The move targets the construction industry where upcoming raises exceed the 6.1 percent 1972 industry average.
Erie County commissioners approved 261,117 for a juvenile detention center designed by Kern and Weber, plus 63,085 for the Erie Airport Authority. They promised city costs when funds arise and authorized a 3,000 payment to Corry Airport. Erie Solicitor James Hanes sought 6,000 plus owed sums from the city tied to an antitrust settlement for concrete pipe. County officials indicated a 14,000 consent verdict and an unresolved 6,961.41 check routed to the county.
AP report from Pittsburgh notes Blue Cross of Pennsylvania decries a state Insurance Department decision to reject a 4.7 million rate hike. The president warns programs especially a special non group agreement serving Western Pennsylvania residents under 65 with no other coverage face instability. Denenberg cited concerns over Blue Cross Western Pennsylvania’s effectiveness and hospital contracts amid proposed expansions and improved care.
Chairman Martin Mullen of the House Appropriations Committee vows to block State Welfare Department funds until no money aids abortions. Welfare officials testified that therapeutic abortions were partially financed under the medical assistance program for the poor in cases involving life or health threats rape or incest.
After years of campaigning and photography of fatal accidents at the Erie Lackawanna crossing in Lottsville, signal lights were finally installed. The project cost 21,970 dollars, with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission ordering funding from the railroad, state DOT, and Warren County, while Freehold Township avoided charges. County share 2,000 dollars, PennDOT contributing about 1,000. The Journal documented the dangers and led the effort.
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