31 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1971
Page
1
A fragment from a local page notes three sayings connected to Pentre in a regional area. The item hints at colloquial phrases or chants and references a community voice or event shaping local speech patterns. No clear names, dates, or places beyond the village context are established.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Washington aid, education department, and the year 1972 but lacks clear actions, entities, or context to form a coherent summary.
Gov Shapp continues appointing as he fills judicial and executive vacancies. Edson L Tennyson named deputy secretary for transportation at about 25000 annually, succeeding William Polk in an executive role. Today 29 appointees to 25 new and four vacant Philadelphia County judgeships and over 150 to state hospital boards were announced.
Alert witness and officers Dana Scouten and Richard Windahl halted a beer theft at Hammond Distributors on East Main Street at 3 am. They corralled three men Allen Higby John Clayton and Harley Taylor with two cases in a car and two on the ground. All three face burglary charges and arraignment today.
Corry area traveler services expect the first American China tour in spring 1971 with a New York licensed firm and Canadian Pacific Company of Canada offering the historic 21 day trip priced around 1800 dollars. Mrs Roberta Tunnell Corry manager for the Erie County Motor Club notes rising worldwide travel and local interest in trips to Mexico Jamaica Caribbean Europe the Greek islands and Hawaii. Domestic fares rise while international fares ease and hotel rates increase amid competitive pricing for 1972.
Outgoing Erie County Commissioner Fred Lamberton was recalled to resolve a stalemate as the 1972 budget at 122 million passed with a 1.5 mill increase. Governor Weir and Commissioner Hill clashed over a true balance with Hill seeking a 2 mill rise while promising further cuts after Commissioner-elect Rzymek assumes office.
A 15 count indictment unsealed in Los Angeles adds Anthony J. Russo and others to the Pentagon papers case alongside Daniel Ellsberg. The charges cover conspiracy stealing concealing conveying and possessing national defense documents with penalties up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 fines. Unindicted co conspirators include Vu Van Thai and Lynda Sinay.
The IRS price posting rules trigger confusion and mixed views among Corry merchants as the deadline looms. Stores report late or limited awareness, with chains planning lists and cooperatives contesting rules. Grocery shops face heavy burdens while independents scramble to comply.
Mrs. Joseph Slike of East South Street retraced her shopping route through Quality Markets Jackmans Wellmans Montgomery Ward s A P and Rite Aid after a half carat diamond vanished from her engagement ring. At 7 p m six hours later the diamond lay on the doorway floor at Quality Markets. She later confirmed it to be real after a jeweler check confirming it as genuine.
A fire destroyed a barn on Wesley Taylor’s Sears Hill Road in Columbus Township, wiping out 38 head of cattle and farm equipment. Fire Chief Thomas Messenger said the blaze began about 1:15 a.m. and the loss was estimated at $25,000. The wind carried flames away from the fire station as 25 firefighters battled the fire. the cause remained undetermined.
Corry Memorial Hospital reports heavy admissions and discharges after a quiet pre Christmas period with 20 patients. Office manager Mrs Myini Burik says the uptick is seasonal not flu related and cites tonsil removal demand during school vacation and college student returns. A separate item notes Joyce Farrell losing a bowling bag, shoes, and a bowling ball from her car after a typewriter was stolen from the seat.
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