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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1971
Page
6
Christmas Day fire blackened a half block in Punxsutawney forcing six families from nearby apartments. Loss could reach $1 million across a furniture firm, clothing shop, paint store and print shop. One firefighter treated for smoke inhalation.
County commissioners weigh budget gaps and a proposed 1.5 to 2.5 mill tax increase to balance 1972 operations. Financing options include a capital improvements fund to cover courthouse addition and new prison, with potential eight year tax plan and later removal. County budget must be adopted by month end amid looming reviews by the incoming administration.
Sixteen high school students in Overland Park Kansas fast over Christmas to protest welfare inadequacy. They will not eat until noon today then live on 15 cents per day until Friday. Dan Spivey 17 says action is needed as welfare cuts lowered daily food funds from 32 to 21 cents. The group notes cheaper suburban food justifies the 15 cent limit.
Fifteen demonstrators held a protest near the outdoor theatre where Bob Hope was giving his annual Christmas show at Long Binh South Vietnam. Hope said that he did not see the group.
Police Superintendent Stabbi announces the release of information in the Cleveland stabbing case as officers investigate a CJ incident while the public awaited a Santa visit. Authorities detail timeline and ongoing inquiries, urging caution and cooperation from witnesses.
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