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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1973
Page
2
Recovery from Tropical Storm Agnes brings aid from Reading and Berks County but flood victims in Wilkes-Barre file 3 548 complaints since Aug 28 against contractors for unfinished home repairs, officials of federal and state con...
Officials led by Jeanne Devers and lawyer David Gassburg warned that elderly flood victims are targeted by phony contractors who secure deposits from $500 to $2000 with promises of rapid work that never materializes. They denounced the scammers as ghouls exploiting disaster for profit.
Advice on handling government checks sent after a relative dies. Do not cash the check. Return it to the issuing agency with death details. The agency will determine any survivor entitlement and payout portions based on policy. A quote from Booker Washington about maintaining dignity is noted, alongside inflation commentary on future dollar value.
In Corry on January 19 1953 Rev Joseph R Clair rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church announced his resignation after seven years During service today Corry school children will have a lunch period with dismissal at 1:30 pm and reassembly at 1:30 pm to view Dwight D Eisenhowers inauguration Other items: a power outage from 2:05 to 2:35 pm due to a switch fault at the West Washington Street sub station Frank J Lillie named message Clerk in the State Legislature Salvation Army and local ministers plan a reception for new officers Capt and Mrs Hood at the Salvation Army citadel tomorrow evening.
A sweeping report by the Surgeon General heightens calls to ban smoking in public venues while Ralph Nader sues to segregate smokers. Lorillard officials allegedly funded a covert letter campaign to sway CAB views, using agency staff and disguised home letters.
The piece argues against reviving the death penalty in Florida amid a national critique of cruel and unusual punishment. It recalls Southern justice, racial bias, and a Tallahassee rape case, contrasting local fairness with incidents of harsh verdicts and the long impact of life sentences.
A reader asks about legal protections for buyers when a septic system is shallow and sewage seeps into the yard. State rules cover new homes. older dwellings lack clear misrepresentation proof but may raise a jury question on intent. Buyers should question sellers and seek recourse if false answers occur.
In a fragmented Erie newspaper fragment, CAH ToA honors include a seventh finalist Jae Mrs. Russell Chapin amid athletic staff. The report notes ROT stunts and a wide 2 June entry, with scholars and publishers vying for high achievement amid allegations of violations, including potential prison.
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