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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1977
Page
1
Allan Escobar a 9 year old from Springfield Illinois builds a snow house while elders worry about digging out as bitter cold winds lash the Midwest and Eastern U S. The heavy snowfall and gusty conditions create extreme winter weather across the region.
A Warren County Courthouse hearing Wednesday will name one of three contenders to fill the vacancy left by Samuel Upperman. The field includes Thomas Messinger Melvin Bacous and Nick Buick. The court governs the process and a subsequent reorganization and budget vote follow.
The Elgin-Beaverdam Volunteer Hose Company logged 31 fire calls in 1976 including 19 building fires 6 car fires and 6 grass fires. Five false alarms 21 assist or stand by calls and 10 miscellaneous calls were reported. Ambulance calls totaled 73 with 12 traffic accidents. Two searches occurred and training included 21 basic firefighting 26 pump operation and 23 advance first aid course completions.
A City Council meeting may be held at 7 30 tonight depending on the weather. If held, the council will discuss forthcoming assessments with William Miller the city assessor explaining to council and public. Robert Grice the city administrator said the public is welcome but not allowed to participate. He will inform the public promptly after a late forecast.
New York report describes the Crazy Homicide gang in the Bronx, ten youths aged 15 to 18 accused of attempting arson by jamming a newspaper into a car gas tank and lighting it. Detectives learned the group includes deaf and mute members. nine were held, one released to parents.
Two major winter storms sweep Western and Northern Pennsylvania with heavy snow up to a foot in the Upper Susquehanna Valley and at least eight inches in the Poconos. Philadelphia sees rain after snow, flooding on major roads, and stalled cars while suburban schools close. Public transit reports delays as rain snow lines shift north of Harrisburg to Allentown, with snow north and rain south per the National Weather Service.
A fierce snow onslaught in Corry forces schools to close early at 12 30 pm as total snowfall tops 100 inches. It is described as too cold to ice skate with snow sculpting under way in City Park. Tonight the school board meeting proceeds as planned despite the weather.
Fire Chief James Maloney urged residents to clear hydrants near homes as snow covers streets from Harrisburg west. The Weather Service warned of lingering storms and expected flurries after noon. Interstate travel remained treacherous with several accidents reported, including Alec Staley, 44, died when his truck plunged from an I 80 bridge near East Stroudsburg.
A north Springfield family of six died when their station wagon was struck by a southbound Conrail train near Route 215 just after 9 a.m. The car split into four pieces, killing Luella Dunn and five others including Richard, Gregory, Constance, Michel, and Darlene. One child survived. The lone 13 year old was not in the vehicle. The train, traveling about 48 mph, sounded warnings but could not avoid impact. The body of Luella Dunn died en route to Saint Vincent Health Center. The other five victims died at the scene and were taken to Mulligan McCloskey Funeral Home in Girard.
Harrisburg AP reports the administration asks legislators to count income alongside property values when calculating the 1.5 billion annual school subsidy. Dr Frank S Manchester testifies for a plan using a 50 50 wealth base per student with a guaranteed tax base and subsidies to close gaps. The change would raise state aid for poorer districts and may trigger higher state taxes to fund more equitable per pupil spending.
Erie Citizens group CRUSH led by Vera Sayre calls for Corry residents to join the fight against National Fuel Gas rate increases. Councilman Barbara Mack notes the effort and urges interested parties to contact Sayre at Brie 866-2413.
Four Pittsburghers formed North Country Inc to buy the 120 acre Peek Mountain property near Youngsville in Warren County for 300000. They expect 900000 in costs to replicate lifts and snowmaking. Owners include Charles E Hultman real estate and printing executive and Chip Damin.
A 6 year old Columbus girl, Nancy Toste, is in fair condition at Hamot Medical Center after a sledding accident on Welsh Hill road two miles south of Corry. Her plastic sled struck a parked family car at about 11 30 yesterday morning. Nancy was admitted for treatment of injuries. no one else was hurt.
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