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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1976
Page
1
Board members discuss a $6 million district study and how to review it. A priority list will guide next steps as directors consider programs and facilities. The report, available at the Corey Public Library, includes data from citizens students and staff and outlines potential district needs.
The Corry school board has not accepted Rossi firm’s 36 page study completed in 1975 costing 510,000. Last night’s meeting began a series of discussions on four options: stay unchanged, functional upgrades, create equal elementary opportunities with new facilities, or implement the full option three plus a natatorium. Voters favored option three as first choice and 426 supported a vocational program.
The FCC voted 7 to 0 to allow AT&T to seek an increased annual return from 8.74% to 9.5%, enabling about $225 million more yearly in revenue. The decision, not yet in text, may affect rates after a filing schedule is set and questions remain about potential appeals and overall cost to users.
President Ford plans a 294.2 billion budget as Democrats denounce the proposal and prepare for veto battles in the election year. Ford seeks a 10 billion tax cut, 4.2 billion in Social Security increases, health coverage for Medicare, and housing aid while warning of deficits and urging restraint.
City streets director warned eight's City Council meeting that large snow piles create hazards at intersections and school crossings. He urged a plan to clear mounds, improve visibility for drivers, and prevent children from being pushed into traffic.
Washington reports indicate the Commerce Department will release initial estimates showing gross national product growth for late 1975 at about a six percent annual rate, down from the prior quarter’s twelve percent surge. Commerce economist James L. Pate suggests the pace aligns with a gradual expansion path into 1976, as White House advisers weigh Ford’s economic outlook.
White House advisers project 6.2 percent growth this year and 5.7 percent next. GNP inflation at 7.1 percent, with 5.9 percent consumer price rise forecast. Ford says that rate remains too high, vows to slow and stop inflation as economy gradually improves amid 29.2 percent idle industrial capacity and slowing personal income growth.
At First Hearing Senior Citizens' Center Downtown Renewal UK two public hearings considered federal funds for a downtown urban renewal project and a seniors center proposal. The city plans to clear buildings for four parking lots, walkways, a mini mall, and a 25,000 square foot commercial development costing about 672000 dollars. A second proposed project, the Corry Senior Citizens Center at 114000 dollars, and other options were discussed, with the senior center favored for funding. The council unanimously approved pursuing the downtown renewal and the senior center, with final approval anticipated at the second hearing.
At a council gathering, Merle Dodd offered a 70 percent share of a South Second Avenue lot with back taxes and transfer costs to the city. The proposal would require about 900 in taxes and 100 in legal fees. Council rejected the gift, stating no way.
The first of five Coping With Your Income Tax series explains the 1975 tax package. The IRS notes the 1040 form is more complex but offers credit and deduction changes, urging early preparation and available assistance. Strong entities include Internal Revenue Service and Donald C. Alexander with credits for personal exemptions, earned income credit, and home purchase incentives.
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