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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1973
Page
3
An unclear OCR passage references Adams and FBI in vague terms, mentioning Indians and Americans, rivers, waters, and a sense of rebuilding. Names, dates, places, and concrete actions are obscured, leaving a fragmentary historical note without a clear single event or outcome.
An 11-year-old boy admitted starting a school fire that killed 21 people last Tuesday in Paris. Police said a 14-year-old supplied the cleaning fluid and another 14-year-old was jailed to await court action. The arson was sparked by revenge over being admonished for faults not his. The blaze leveled the four story building and many victims were children attending evening music classes. The boy said he did not know anyone was in the school.
Governor Milton J. Shapp tells Philadelphia Sunday Bulletin he favors nationalization of the Penn Central Railroad, saying it may be the only way out for the financially strapped line. He cautions against operating it like the Post Office and notes private capital won’t support it under current management. The interview also covers school strikes, milk price controls, a Pocono Bicentennial plan with architect Louis Kahn, and ongoing investigations into state officials.
Erie County to name a nine member Bicentennial Commission with Dr. Donald C. Swift Gregory Gibson Dr Joseph Scottino Benjamin Lane Mrs Margaret Y Krider Dr Joseph Pizzat J H Bailey John Horan and Christopher Capotis named among members. First meeting set for Thursday at 1 30 p.m.
The Duramold Hangar at Chautauqua County airport is to be sold following a county legislature resolution. FAA security rulings render the 30 plus year old structure impractical for storage. Part of the building used by Fluvanna Fire Dept as a fire station will be reserved for continued use.
A family dog keeps watch from the sofa, longing for the day’s return of playmates after school. The scene captures a quiet moment before the evening frolic resumes, as the dog awaits the familiar daily reunion. Journal photo by McEIidowney.
WASHINGTON AP newly strengthened House leadership reports satisfaction after a five week reform that reshapes power. Speaker Carl Albert led moves to curb chairmen, require caucus election of chairs, and align House rules with Senate policy through regular meetings. The changes curb Southern conservatives and aim for a cooperative leadership team. ERIE AP Senator Richard Schweiker plans legislation to lift the ban on lottery information on commercial radio and TV, seeking amendment to the Communications Act of 1964.
Growing sentiment to abolish the State Salary Raising Commission as five nonsalaried commissioners’ terms expired with replacements not yet named. Bills to abolish it were introduced while debates over pay raises linger. Proponents say item failed to gain public trust. opponents argue for a restricted advisory role.
Bonn Germany AP most exchange markets closed today to cool the deflation scare. Tokyo faced pressure from the United States to revalue the yen while Germany’s government signaled no upward revaluation of the mark. Ministers met in Paris with Giscard d Estaing and Volcker to discuss realignment.
Judge Wolfe sentenced Mr and Mrs William Dunn of Warren to nearly two years in jail for corrupting the morals of their eight foster children. The 16 year old daughter testified to shoplifting with her mother and at times for her father under threats. Mrs Dunn received from two to 23 months and her husband from four to 23 months with costs and restitution to victims.
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