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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1970
Page
1
Democrats plot to abolish the seniority system as Jerome Waldie pushes a no confidence move against Speaker John W. McCormack. The effort aims to reform House organization, drawing national attention and broad public support.
Three Corry men and one from Union City face up to 20 years in jail after a Erie County Court trial and guilty pleas this week. John Amacher and James Shields were found guilty of burglary and larceny for the August 26 1969 Wattsburg Laundromat crime. Sentencing is set for March 9 before Judge James Dwyer. Accomplices Frederick Carter and John Willis pled guilty to three burglary and larceny charges plus one malicious mischief count tied to the laundromat and unrelated trailer and shed burglaries.
Beiruit报道 says Israeli strike on Abu Zabal near Cairo killed 68 workers and wounded 98, marking the worst civilian toll since 1967. Amid rising Arab anger and pressure from the Egyptian army, Nasser weighs retaliation while Washington debates further Israeli Phantom deliveries and Soviet airpower.
The 1970 YMCA membership drive fell short of 1,250 with 1,058 members signed, 64 percent of target. Moonmen led divisions with 378 members. top teams and individuals were named, and an auction followed the report. In Harrisburg, a 30 mill real property tax on utilities passed the House, aiming to raise about $75 million this year as part of Shafer's budget balance plan.
Three CAIDC directors Merle Dodd Edward Zarger and Earl Cherry face re election as terms expire at month end The Chamber of Commerce permanent nominating committee backs their return Nominations from fund subscribers must reach the Chamber by February 21 A future list of subscribers for CAIDC board membership is sought The annual CAIDC meeting is set for noon March 5 in Room 111 at the Corry Motor Inn Reservations due the day before in the Chamber office.
Harrisburg AP The Pennsylvania House debates a package increasing passenger car fees from 10 to 14 dollars and gas tax from 7 to 8 cents, with amendments and compromises on truck fees and sticker revenue. The package funds PennDOT while sparing senior citizens from higher costs. final action unlikely before Saturday or Monday.
Rep Forest Hopkins proposed an amendment to House Bill 1198 to dedicate license fee revenue entirely to maintenance, repair, and reconstruction of current roads and bridges. He warned against using funds for new highways while rural roads deteriorate and opposed a large fee increase.
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