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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1972
Page
1
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Sen Hubert Humphrey declares he carries no one else’s burdens as he kicks off in Florida ahead of the March 14 primary. He vows to take his campaign to the people while pursuing early wins in Florida, Pennsylvania, and Illinois as rivals including Muskie McCarthy Hartke and Wallace stake campaigns nationwide.
A downtown Baton Rouge gunfight between police and Black residents left four dead, including two deputies. Twenty blacks were arrested for disturbing the peace. eight later charged with murder. National Guard patrolled as curfew enforced. bars and grocery stores closed. Seven youths denied Muslim involvement. authorities weighed outsider influences and possible self-directed violence.
Corry Area School District faces a study of staff needs after a PSU report urged adding six to eight administrators. With Superintendent Elsen retiring in two years and other key posts vacant, board president William Kafferlin backs outside appraisal by Intermediate Unit 5 to assess needs and potential budget impacts for 1972-73.
In Erie two roommates Hector Garcia 21 and Thomas Sullivan 41 died in a murder suicide after a quarrel over a girl. Police say Sullivan shot Garcia once or twice in the head then killed himself in a second floor apartment. Neighbors heard arguing around 10 p.m. and gunshots.
The Carry Area School District Board of Education voted unanimously to grant retroactive pay to teachers from September 1 to November 14 after a wage-price freeze. The plan, advised by solicitor Frank McKnight, would require repayment if a federal body ordered it, but officials expect low likelihood. The payout will cost several thousand dollars, considered manageable by the district.
Corry Jaycees press on with a United States Snowmobile Association sanctioned race planned for the weekend despite mild today forecasts. Officials say long range cold and snow are expected starting tomorrow and promise ample snow for the event while cancelling snowmobile trail rides tonight and the next two evenings.
Cobourg Ontario residents form a citizens group to raise 1.5 million dollars to restore Victoria Hall, an 11 year old town hall in the Lake Ontario community of more than 10,000. Victoria Hall began construction in 1856 and opened in 1860 with a 110 thousand dollar expenditure.
The Corry Area School District board faced sharp criticism from a mother over a high school discipline case involving a boy who received detention for repeated tardiness. She argued the punishment caused missed exams and dropped grades, while Superintendent Ray Elsen defended detention during school hours, noting prior warnings. The board debated policy clarity and the impact on exams, with Director James Howard questioning the practice of penalizing a student by missing exams.
At a board meeting Mrs. William Mack urged the Corry Area School District to expand elementary physical education beyond the bare state minimum. She noted 1,600 elementary students share two phys ed instructors with 780 fourth to sixth graders per instructor, and 12 minutes daily for K-3 exercise. She questioned why 800 boys have varsity sports while no girls teams exist. Superintendent Ray Elsen cited cost, and board members indicated budget-time consideration for more staff.
Corry Area School District treasurer James Howard reports about 1.0 million dollars in deposits across local banks and CDs, plus recent maturation adds to cash on hand. Merger of Corry jointure and Sparta merger created a large fund while state subsidies and tax receipts flow in, with predictions the district will end the year in the black and seven districts remain financially sound.
Copenhagen AP King Frederik 72 suffers relapse as doctors report fever rising to 103 and the monarch is very tired and dozing. Specialists say pneumonia has recurred after a heart attack eight days earlier. First bulletin since Sunday notes prior improvement and no further bulletins unless condition worsens.
Detroit reporters recount auto industry leaders warning about meeting 1975 76 Clean Air Act exhaust limits. Chrysler GM Ford executives cite lack of technology and cost as they seek EPA extensions. Ford details Proco engine development but notes no durability data yet.
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