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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1973
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes show a funeral service notice for an individual linked to the arch at a location referred to as Weal. The readable bits indicate a time around 9 p.m. and mention a son and a burial context.
Washington reports the Nixon administration will keep the 5.5 percent wage guideline while using a broad advisory panel statement as a guide for wage behavior in this year’s labor talks. The Labor-Management Advisory Committee urged earnings consistent with inflation at 2.5 percent or less, saying no single standard fits all. Officials stressed flexibility but gave few specifics on combining the 5.5 standard with the new guidance. Meany indicated hope to move beyond a ceiling, aiming for higher pay if inflation remains under control.
Harrisburg would gain about half its property tax revenue to be replaced for state owned property under a Senate bill. Corry, by contrast, shows only the National Guard Armory as a potentially taxable asset. The measure proposes up to $10 million in appropriations to ease local revenue losses.
A 76 year old woman, Lynn Sill of R D 3 Corry, struck a PennDOT snowplow frame at First Avenue and West Pleasant Street at 1 p m today. She was treated and released from Corry Memorial Hospital for minor injuries. The PennDOT truck driver was Donald McClenahen, 45, of Union City. Damage to the Sill car was $1000 and to the truck $100. State Trooper Martin Kaschalk investigated. The truck was en route to Route 277 for road work and the plow had been removed from the front of the vehicle.
Dodd Farms and Elmview Diary in Columbus Township say price increases are likely soon. Leslie Dodd cites rising feed costs and planned a February 1 raise, though Milk Marketing Boat wings controversy caused a delay. Curtis did not indicate a move.
Pennsylvania Auditor General Robert Casey blasts the Liquor Control Board as grossly over-funded and inefficient. An audit covering two fiscal years to June 1971 cites inadequate inventory systems, back-order issues, excessive capital in the State Stores Fund, and a $493000 Philadelphia warehouse shortage ignored by management.
The Public Utility Commission suspended a 7.2 million dollar annual rate increase for Erie General Telephone pending settlement of complaints from Corry and the local Chamber of Commerce. Spokesmen said service would not be affected and the hike, set to start today, was deemed high by the PUC.
Saigon AP United States calls on North Vietnam and the Viet Cong to release all U S prisoners now after Hanoi suspended POW releases, citing cease fire obligations. The U S lists 422 captives remaining in North and South Vietnam and Laos as 163 had been freed.
The United States and North Vietnam reported wide agreement on an international declaration to back peace in Vietnam. Differences remain, but a Friday close of the conference is expected. Substantial talks focused on U N role, cease fire safeguards, and postwar arrangements.
William J. Schilling of GenTel says a 911 emergency number is feasible with minimal modifications. Local groups see cross‑town fire alarm expansion, with Elgin Beaverdam Hose using facilities and nearby townships planning similar systems. A meeting will be arranged by Dennis Frushone with city, fire, chamber and other agency representatives.
UNITED NATIONS AP Egypt proposes to the International Civil Aviation Organization that Israel be punished for shooting down the Libyan liner that crossed the Suez Canal last week. The four day ICAO meeting opened in the UN General Assembly chamber with discussions likely on an official investigation. Israel opposed making it a political issue, while officials noted the crash killed 106 people.
The Tourist Promotion Division of the Chamber of Commerce starts the re scheduled trail rides for the Winter Carnival tonight with a poker option. Rides form at Brown's Bridge by 7 30 p m and depart at 8 p m toward Tamarack Bear Lake. Winter Carnival Race buttons cost 2 dollars and will be sold at departure locations.
At the annual YMCA meeting two slates of candidates were presented for officers for the rare occasion. The nominating committee still elected six, while a separate faction offered five nominees. After votes, the usual slate prevailed though the session reflected a unique inside event. Three board members then retired after two three year terms.
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