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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1970
Page
6
Venango County commissioners approved a 1 mill tax increase to balance a 1 708 735 dollar budget and cover higher operating costs for 1970. The tentative budget calls for expenditures up about 223 139 dollars as the county awaits adoption.
The lobby of the local Y is a beehive of activity with youths gathered, some leaving and others arriving, reflecting a lively afterschool scene and community engagement.
Sparta's stand alone status linked to Corry Area triggers a Crawford County Court appeal. Judge Thomas criticizes Act 150 and Act 299 aiming to force mergers for districts over 4,000 students. Corry Area Jointure remains bystander as higher court review looms, delaying local tax costs. UPS workers back at night shift after Teamsters Local 249 walkout over seniority and appearance.
Urgency noted as trailers and buildings appear ahead of rules. Area, similar in size to Presque Isle, aims to become a year round recreation zone while Presque Isle is mainly seasonal. Proposal names the French Creek Basin Regional Planning Commission to unify areas, share expenses, and propose actions. Each municipality handles enforcement. five groups still undecided. Harry Smiley coordinates awaiting five_group action. meeting urged immediate action to curb unwanted development near the recreation complex.
CAPE KENNEDY FL A P James A Lovell Jr says he will hang up his space helmet after commanding the Apollo 13 moon mission in April He holds a world record of 24 days in space at age 40 He noted competition for flights and plans to step aside after this mission with Haise Mattingly and others aboard for the April 11 launch at Cape Kennedy.
Washington observes a push to safeguard the Great Lakes water quality. U S Representative Joseph P. Vigorito has long opposed Reserve Mining and its discharge into Lake Superior. A Minnesota court ordered hearings on revoking the mine's permit by May 30 due to pollution and fishlife harm.
A hearing to decide if suspended Blooming Valley Constable Leigh Bowes may resume duties was continued until a criminal case on extortion and fraudulent conversion is resolved. A nonjury trial will be held before President Judge P. Richard Thomas at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow after Bowes waived a jury. Bowes faces two counts each of extortion and fraudulent conversion and has been suspended since December 19 following a district attorney petition over malfeasance and misfeasance in office.
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