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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1972
Page
1
Fragmentary notes indicate a government office pursuing actions related to a ban. The readable text mentions official steps, potential restrictions, and a civil debate over policy, with no clear resolution or dates available.
A compact note reports a province level inquiry into a town marked by rising signs of governance action. Officials confirm steps underway, focusing on municipal oversight and potential reforms to local administration.
London AP reports Britain teeters toward a total power blackout by month’s end as a coal miners strike deepens. Trades Union Congress leader Victor Feather warns catastrophe may be needed before talks with Prime Minister Heath. Thousands march on Parliament while 800,000 workers have lost jobs and hospitals face power shortages. Heath seeks to persuade 280,000 strikers to resume coal deliveries.
Corry Golf Commission preserves current memberships and greens fees while adjusting Wednesday rates from 4.25 to 2.74. Full family, singles and student rates set, with weekday greens at 2.75 and weekend 4.25. Special 1.75 teeoff before 11 for under 16 and women. Cart rentals 7 per 18 holes, owner carts 15 season. This year the city opens a complete 18 hole course within Corry.
Shoppers and vehicles crowd the street near Saigon's central market as Tet shopping rush unfolds. The Lunar New Year begins today and marks the Year of the Rat with holiday bustle and festive confusion.
Governor Shapp, allied with labor at times, appears to oppose a bill to curb employers rights to seek quick injunctions against unions. Legislative sources say the anti injunction measure is effectively dead for now as House Democrats decline to back it without Shapps support. The move signals possible tensions with AFL CIO as sessions proceed and tax relief debate continues.
Hollywood AP reports singer Pearl Bailey age 53 was hospitalized for a heart attack and moved from coronary observation to a monitored private room at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. A spokesman said she remains in good condition after admission last Thursday.
President Nixon drafts a rough week long China visit plan after widening trade with Beijing. Andre Malraux Meetings and private dinner set tone as Malraux briefings inform Nixon on Mao Zedong and Chou Enlai. US export controls ease, broad license for locomotives equipment chemicals and engines. Nixon to travel in Chinese limousines and fly Peking Hangzhou aboard Chinese aircraft.
The Corry Area School District Board approved a contract granting a $300 across the board raise and a $300 yearly state increment. Longevity adds up to $100 annually after the 15th 20th and 25th years, potentially totaling $900 for those with over 25 years. Special education staff receive an extra $300. Fringe benefits include $50 per year of service at retirement and $40 per credit for college coursework, with caps. The package affects about 150 teachers and totals $157,000 in 1972-73 expenditures, $110,600 within the federal guidelines and $47,000 outside.
At a Corry Area School District meeting the board signed the year’s first contract in the county. Intermediate Unit 5 officials in Erie noted LeBoeuf District was also nearing a signing. Negotiators praised mutual respect and an absence of militancy, with no mediator needed as the district completed a do it yourself agreement.
In Philadelphia AP report Denenberg Herbert and aides press proposed rules requiring advance submission of insurance ads for state review. Opponents warn new oversight could throttle industry while pledging to curb unethical campaigns. Proposals cover all media and would expose payments like Art Linkletter's $50,000 annual media deal by National Home Life. Continued on back page.
Alfred Apps, former Corry fire chief and veteran firefighter, received the Good Citizen Award from the Corry Association of Life Underwriters at a meeting yesterday. George Smith, association president, and Embert Earle presented the honor. Apps lost a son in the 1970 Easter Sunday fire.
Atty. Gen. John N. Mitchell resigns to lead President Nixon's re election campaign. Nixon names deputy Atty. Gen. Richard G. Kleindienst to replace him, effective March 1. Kleindienst, a law and order conservative, faces liberal and civil rights opposition. White House confirms Mitchell handed Nixon a personal letter with Nixon praising Mitchell's service.
Cleveland four fire companies will close each morning this week to allow 20 men to complete a training program and a fifth station will be closed indefinitely. Fire Chief William Barry warned that Mayor Ralph Perk’s order to cut time and wages will trigger more closings, risking higher insurance costs and fire losses. Five of 35 engine companies were unmanned Monday morning. four stations reopened Monday afternoon, and all future training programs were canceled.
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