17 Jan 1977
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1977
Page
1
A compact note records a race challenge involving Lenn and a participant nicknamed Nina. The fragmentary OCR yields limited context but implies a competitive event with at least two named individuals. Further detail is unavailable in the readable text.
Sub-zero weather in Pennsylvania forced Equitable Gas Co to order all industrial customers to cease production while Columbia Gas of Pittsburgh urged industrial users to cut consumption to 75 percent of normal. Equitable serves 239,000 customers in the southwest and supplies U.S. Steel and Jones & Laughlin plants. Columbia covers about 200,000 residences and 125 large industries. Residential thermostats were urged lowered to preserve service with potential area shutdowns if demand remains high.
Corry weather observer reports 12 below zero with continued heavy snow. Statewide temperatures range from zero to minus 20 as wind chills hit minus 50 to minus 75. Utilities urge energy conservation amid soaring bills while schools close and roads suffer in Erie Pittsburgh and beyond.
Columbus Township three supervisors signed and published in The Journal a notice signaling a 7:30 p m Wednesday reorganization meeting to set the township on its 1977 business The notice lists incumbents Lawrence Miller John Brundage and newly appointed Democrat Thomas Messinger who fills the vacancy created by Hollis Upperman s resignation.
Erie County officials debated pay hikes with Personnel Director James Casey proposing a $1,200 raise for himself and Budget Director Joseph Schmitt, while most management staff were slated for $500 increases. A news source, requesting anonymity, reported the details last night.
County officials prepare for a weekly chiefs meeting as pay hike proposals surface. Casey and Schmitt seek increases surpassing others while Karl Boyes signals opposition to new raises. The plan includes 700 raises for several managers and staff, with Flatley and Hill expected to back the recommendations.
Gilmore, 36, the inmate who fought to die and twice tried to end his life in prison, was executed by firing squad at 6 06 a m MST in Utah. A federal appeals court lifted a stay minutes earlier, ending a high profile legal battle and confirming the death order carried out at Utah State Prison.
WASHINGTON AP The death of Gary Gilmore triggers fears among defense lawyers that a floodgates mentality may push juries and judges to favor more executions. Gilmore was the first U S convict executed since 1967, saying in a Playboy interview he feared a snowball effect as more death sentences could follow. Many Death Row inmates continue to appeal, and the legal fight over capital punishment remains unresolved across states Texas Florida and Georgia push toward executions while public opinion broadly supports capital punishment.
Corry dentist Dr. Alan VanderWeele criticizes the FTC actions against the American Dental Association. He argues dentists keep fees down, question federal controls, and urges ADA inquiry into FTC conduct while condemning perceived government waste and high expenses.
Theodore C Sorensen stunned the Senate Intelligence Committee by revealing he asked President elect Jimmy Carter to withdraw his nomination to be director of the CIA. He did not disclose Carter's reply, but chairman Daniel Inouye signaled the committee would accept Sorensen’s withdrawal. He defended his qualifications and dismissed unfounded personal attacks.
President Ford submits a 440 billion dollar 1978 budget to Congress as his term winds down. Defense spending would rise and permanent tax cuts totaling 47.5 billion over the next year and a half are proposed. Carter aides plan counter proposals using increased tax receipts for new programs rather than tax relief.
Titusville police investigated a three vehicle crash on Rotafi near the Titusville line Saturday at 4:45 a.m. Brian Huelat, 19, of Corry, lost control on icy Route 89 and struck Dana Boyd, 25, of Coraopolis, as snow reduced the street to one lane. Huelat then hit a parked car owned by Karla Donovan. Damages totaled about 300 to Huelat’s car, 25 to Boyd’s, and 75 to Donovan’s.
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