11 Jan 1977
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1977
Page
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Corry fights its worst snowstorm in years with four inches measured by weather observer Mrs. Paula Mountain and near zero temperatures. Schools closed, roads impassable, and state police warn drivers to stay home. Tanker with 7,000 gallons of fuel overturned on Route 6 east of Corry. other crashes reported in Warren and Union City counties as crews battle continuing heavy snowfall. Continued on Back Page.
City Council will meet at 7 30 p m next Monday to hear how the city will again seek federal funds for its limited downtown renewal project. The plan backs $138000 yearly for three years with yearly applications, renewing tracks to Clinton Street and a single new commercial area. Additional regional funds will be requested for reservoir repairs and the West Main Street laundromat demolition.
The Corry Area School District board approved spending about 30 thousand dollars for a Xerox 2400 copying machine after earlier delays. Superintendent Krepps cited rising rental costs and a new Xerox plan at about 8 thousand dollars per year for five years based on 40 thousand copies monthly.
The Associated Press reports Arctic winds whip Pennsylvania for a second day, prompting frostbite warnings in the Pittsburgh area where wind chills may reach minus 40. Snow and icy highways snarled travel across the state with salt crews and school openings affected.
Pittsburgh AP report follows Mark Yori father of John, an illegitimate infant born in Erie in 1971, who, after a court ruling granting him parental rights, sees the foster couple who raised John disappear. The case centers on custody and the search by the determined young father to locate his son.
Obituary for Allen D. Aikens appears on the back page detailing his death and brief biographical notes. The notice lists family survivors, funeral arrangements, and service location as provided by the newspaper obituary column.
A Manhattan judge ruled that Otis Simmons of Alabama cannot have his right leg below the knee or part of his left foot amputated without his consent. The decision, citing Simmons’s stated wish to die rather than lose limbs, allows renewed hospital action if his mental state worsens or life is at risk without surgery. Roosevelt Hospital awaiting possible appeal.
Corry Area School District officials updated the board on the vo tech building on Route B. Plumbing union picketing by C J Peterson and Son, a non union firm, slowed progress. Peterson is expected to finish soon, allowing other contractors to proceed, potentially finishing the project in two weeks unless work speeds up. The district may pursue other measures if delays continue, to avoid hardship for students.
Corry City Council with City Assessor William Miller discussed unequal property assessments amid taxpayer complaints. They explored why newer homes are overvalued and older homes undervalued, considering sampling and potential reforms ahead of the 1979 reassessment cycle.
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