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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1974
Page
1
Unclear OCR text mentions Pakistan, tremors, rescue efforts, and frigid conditions near Chile. Few concrete facts or names remain readable. narrative appears garbled with partial phrases about snow and emergencies.
Brief obituary fragment notes a funeral or memorial for Ralph Johnsen and mentions Mrs Howard Charles Art and a pastor, with reference to a church at Averdam. The readable text is fragmented and lacks a clear date or full names.
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Fragmented OCR text names multiple individuals and places such as Ridge at the er methodist church, Jack Ray, Bayle, Joseph James Street, St Lucas, Grove, Steve, Alex ipson, Mr and Mrs, Teltsville, Mary and relatives, with two phone numbers. The readable items resemble a partial obituary or contact list with no clear event.
Britain’s opposition leader Edward Heath flies to the West Indies for four days of talks with Bahamas Premier L O Pindling and Jamaica Premier Michael Manley. Sugar supplies are a major topic, say sources. In Geneva, the Soviet Union and Egypt call for resumed Arab Israeli talks, while Kissinger presses to start bilateral talks. In Phuoc Long Province, South Vietnamese forces report heavy attacks on Phuoc Binh as the town and provincial capital face danger of capture.
President Ford plans to sign the administration's trade bill by midnight Saturday after returning to Washington from a work and ski holiday in the Rockies. Two other major bills may also be signed at Washington ceremonies, including emergency antirecession measures to create public service jobs and extend unemployment benefits.
A tractor-trailer driven by Richard S. Endres of Buffalo struck two cars and a garage before ending inside a hardware store in Centerville. The driver is listed in good condition at Titusville Hospital. Police say the southbound rig followed John Kunick, 20, who slowed to turn left. Five hours of cleanup involved Centerville Bloomfield and Union City fire departments. Damage totaled about $40,000, with owners and properties including a former service station owned by George Armitage and Centerville Hardware Store receiving major hits.
The City Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two appeals filed by Mayor Mary Ann Kibler and W W Hammond Jr. for properties at 422 to 430 North Center Street and near Frederick Street. Hammond plans a Lawson Party Store with strict frontage and setback rules including a seven foot fence and curbs. Kibler clears the way for an insurance office in her home and office building.
David L. McCallen, 19, of Waterford, escaped injury when his truck ran off Route 97 north of Union City and hit seven manure spreaders and a parked tractor at Kafferlin Sales and Service. Police say he swerved to avoid a left-turning vehicle. Total damage estimated at $7,000 with $5,000 to equipment and $2,000 to the truck.
Erie County Commissioner Chairman William Hill Jr stated he will present a balanced 1975 budget of nearly 24 million dollars. Controller A J Gehrlein announced new state reimbursement figures could balance the package at the 12.5 mill tax rate, easing tax hike fears. The final budget must be adopted today under state law.
Gov. Shapp ended the 1973-74 session by vetoing 37 bills and trimming 216 million from spending. He also signed a capital budget package reduced from 816 million to 600 million for highways and construction. Several vetoed measures included a child protection bill and jury reform, while 22 laws were enacted including subsidies for adoptive parents of hard to place children.
Anthony Barbaro, 17, honor student and top rifle team marksman, was to be arraigned on three murder counts for a two hour rampage at Olean High School. Six others injured as a National Guard tank aided in evacuation.
For the 41st year First avenue merchants collect gifts for the first baby born at Corry Memorial Hospital in 1975. The baby derby starts at midnight with gifts sponsored by John son Brothers Rossbacher Insurance Garfield Plumbing and Lehman's Tire Service. The display is at Rossbacher's.
Three people injured in a two car crash at West Smith and Worth streets at 1 p.m. Police charged Gary L. Carnegie for failure to yield. Linda M. Taylor, 24, of East Hillcrest Drive, was East on West Smith when Carnegie pulled into Worth. Damages totaled 4500 dollars. Taylor sustained knee abrasions and was treated and released at Corry Memorial Hospital.
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