30 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1971
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item mentions trustees, a public hold, penalties, and a figure or entity linked to Stephen Fox in a local public context. The readable fragments indicate a trusteeship matter and a penalty reference, with emphasis on keeping numbers or records intact.
A syndicated column by Bill Eaton argues welfare costs hit 16 billion yearly, rising toward 25 billion by 1976, with Pennsylvania, Erie County, and Corry cited. It notes strong rhetoric from Nixon and Udair, cites state actions, and details Erie County Assistance pamphlets promoting available aid and the lack of strings on funds, while warning of fraud and highlighting hard cases in Corry.
A judge ruled Illinois no fault auto insurance unconstitutional for discriminating against the poor, striking the pain and suffering cap tied to medical expenses. The ruling centers on equal protection and due process as state officials vow an immediate appeal while keeping coverage slated to begin January 1 in 1972 policies.
Contestants vying for the USSA Snowmobile Races grand marshal title gather at the Venuce Inn amid wintry conditions. William Wilt of the Jaycees, though ineligible, poses with Rotary president John McLean, Kiwanis leader Henry Hicks, and Corry Snowmobile Club president R W Brown as buttons sales determine the winner.
Washington AP reports John Marshall Harlan, 72, died of cancer in George Washington University Hospital after 18 years on the court. President Nixon called him one of the 20th century's giants, with Rehnquist set to replace him on Jan. 7. Chief Justice Burger praised his public service and scholarly impact.
Harrisburg AP reports Gov. Shapp moves to fill state jobs with interim appointees sidestepping Senate confirmation, prompting Rep. Kenneth B. Lee to say the GOP will sue in January to void seen selections. The suit would challenge specific appointees and may invalidate all interim posts.
Saigon AP reports the heaviest North Vietnam air assault in over three years ended after more than 1,000 combat strikes in five days. Three U.S. planes were lost, five fliers missing, one rescued, while North Vietnam claimed 14 U.S. planes shot down and pilots killed or captured. The operation attacked MIG bases, SAM sites, artillery, radars, and depots across the area between the DMZ and the 20th parallel, with the deepest penetration since the November 1968 bombing halt.
Lt Col John OGorman leads a squadron of Phantom fighters in Da Nang on a third combat tour at age 42. He recalls Hanoi Hilton friends, compares modern jets to 1960s bombers, and notes that antiwar sentiment at home affects morale while his pilots remain cocky and capable.
Winter festivities in Corry face cancellation as the area has received roughly 30 inches of snow and cold, dry conditions hamper hard packed racing surfaces. Organizers, led by the Jaycees, hope for sufficient snowfall by January 8, or will reroute plans, with past contingencies including hauling snow from nearby parking lots.
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