Federal job program eyed by Corry officials
Corry city officials scrutinize a new federal work program aimed at creating public service jobs to reduce unemployment nationwide. City administrator Robert Grice plans to fit three to four positions into the public works framework, starting with two street department vacancies.
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Raymond Division
Erie County Plastics
Corry Foam Products
Elgin Electronics Incorporated
Associated Press
Atlanta
New York
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Los Angeles
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Ford
Food Stamps Too Slow For Rising Costs
Washington AP figures show a four member family could buy 150 in food stamps a month while feeding costs rose to 157.20, prompting consideration of Ford’s proposal to raise costs to 30 percent of net income effective March and potentially cut federal stamp costs by at least 215 million through June 30.
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Agriculture Department
Ford
Congress
Department
One-Car Crash Hospitalizes Area Women
Two area women were hospitalized after a one car crash on Route 77 east of Spartansburg. Anna M. Fox, 37, driver, and Patricia Cochran, 22, a passenger, suffered injuries and were listed in satisfactory condition at Corry Memorial Hospital. Police said Fox lost control, the car slid across the highway, struck a bridge rail, rolled into a creek, and totaled the 1974 vehicle. Charges are pending against Fox.
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Corry Memorial Hospital
Anna M. Fox
West Smith Street
Patricia Cochran
Columbus
Corry
Fox
Auto Rolls Over Near Columbus Injures Two
Two young Corry women escaped with minor injuries when the car rolled over on Route 957 near Columbus at about 2 a.m. Jeanne Gilbert 22 driver of the auto and Connie Mountain 22 passenger were treated and released at Corry Memorial Hospital. State police said the driver lost control on a slippery road the car ran into a ditch and ended on its roof causing about 1000 damage.
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Columbus
Corry Memorial Hospital
Jeanne Gilbert
R. D
Connie Mountain
Marion Street
Harsh Winter Storms Sweep Nation Killing 45
Severe storms across the Midwest and Southeast killed at least 45 people as blizzards, tornadoes, and heavy rain disrupted travel and power. Minnesota reported 11 storm deaths, Nebraska 16 inches of snow, and Florida tornadoes caused fatalities. States from South Dakota to Michigan logged numerous fatalities and damage while travelers faced warnings from California to New Jersey.
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Weather Service
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Dawson
Crossville
Tenn
London
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Huntsville
Ala
Rein
McComb
Miss
California
Plains
Texas
Tennessee
Vermont
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
Yugoslav Plane Hit By Bazooka At Orly Airport
Two men fired a bazooka at an El Al Boeing 707 bound for New York as it left Orly with 136 passengers. The blast pierced a Yugoslav Airlines DC9 wing, wounding a Yugoslav steward and a French policeman. The attackers fled. the El Al crew was unaware of the attack and departure was delayed.
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Paris
el al
Orly
New York
Orly Air Control
Bankruptcies Rise Sharply in 1974 Across Western Pennsylvania
U S Bankruptcy Judge William Washabaugh reports an 86 percent yearly increase in filings across 20 counties, with December setting a record as 59 entities filed. Erie County contributed 105 cases, about one in five, signaling regional strain despite generally lower totals than the decade’s peak. The judge warns the upswing may continue due to easy credit and harsh economic conditions.
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ERIE
Pennsylvania
U.S
William Washabaugh
Washabaugh
Erie County
Philadelphia's Fat Cat Burglar Steals Near Million in Jewels
A Philadelphia burglar dubbed the Fat Cat has stolen close to $1 million in jewels across 13 heists since September, hitting the du Ponts and Pews among other wealthy families. The largest haul was about $500,000 from the Meown estate in Delaware. Police describe the thief as highly clever, with no legible fingerprints and a tendency to strike while residents are home.
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du Ponts
Fat Cat
Meown
Centreville
Del
Bayard Sharp
Isabella Mathieu du Pont
du Pont Co
Walter C. Pew
Sun Oil Co
Pews
Weather Not Bad In State
A weekend storm blanketed southwestern and central Pennsylvania with several inches of snow but caused few problems beyond minor accidents. The National Weather Service forecast 6-12 inches. early today most areas had about six inches, mountains 8-9. State police reported no deaths or serious injuries despite many skidding incidents.
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National Weather Service
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Midwest
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Ohio
Bedford
Centre County
Steelers Victory Triggers Large Pittsburgh Celebration
A sea of fans flooded downtown Pittsburgh after the Steelers 16-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX. Police reported 233 arrests and 60 injuries, with 30 treated at Central Medical Pavilion and 22 at Allegheny General Hospital. Violence included a few broken windows and a police lieutenant struck by a thrown bottle as crowds stalled traffic and a motorcade plan was set for later.
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Golden Triangle
Colville
Dee-fense
Steelers
Minnesota Vikings
New Orleans
Thala
SGA
Sixth Street
Liberty Avenue
Steeler
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