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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1972
Page
1
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President Nixon asks Congress to act at once on a bill to force 13,000 West Coast dock workers back to work and establish binding arbitration within 40 days. House and Senate Democrats say hearings likely by midweek. plan supported by Sen. Packwood and Sen. Javits. The 18 month settlement would ban further strikes or walkouts.
AP reports heavy fighting along South Vietnam's central coast as Laotian irregulars seize a key hill near Long Cheng and recapture a helicopter pad. Pathet Lao forces, backed by NVA artillery, seize Sala Phou Khoun. Saigon notes a downed light helicopter and ongoing strikes. casualties and regional reactions noted.
Fourth Ward redevelopment office reports three new developments in as many days. The federal Uniform Relocation Act raises home acquisition payments from 5 000 to 15 000 and covers closing costs. eligibility hinges on complex HUD directives. Erie County Redevelopment Authority acquired four more properties this week, total seven, including the Boston House, with eminent domain possible for one parcel. Project notes totaling over 400 000 are planned, backed by federal guarantees to fund progress.
Eugene Gruber of Corry Pennsylvania received the 1971 First Army Commander's Annual MARS Award at Fort Meade Maryland. A veteran radio enthusiast and former Army Signal Corps radar instructor, Gruber helped train others and contributed to MARS equipment development and procedures.
In Harrisburg a House bill would require utilities serving 20 000 plus customers to fluoridate water within a year, aiming to reach about three quarters of Pennsylvania homes. Support comes from 81 cosponsors led by Dr. Jay R. Wells, while Joseph R. Zeller contests with a referendum requirement. The debate hinges on health expertise versus government reach, with some noting broad fluoride adoption already in major cities.
Postmasters and other white collar Postal Service workers reportedly received $1000 yearly pay hikes, exceeding Pay Board guidelines. Increases effective since the freeze ended November 14, announced November 17 without public notice. Most earn between $8,000 and $14,000. at $10,000 salaries, the raise nears 10 percent. Pittsburgh remarks on forthcoming Pay Board guidelines by mid February and ongoing wage pricing control wind-down.
Gov. Shapp urged the Public Utility Commission to issue an order setting curtailment priorities amid dwindling Pennsylvania gas supplies. He argued for state judgment over company decisions and asked Bloom to reopen hearings for10 year plans involving consumers and producers.
AP reports Britain joins the Common Market with Ireland Norway and Denmark, a move likely to cost the United States up to nearly 1 billion annually as duty free access within the bloc accelerates. The shift favors European rivals and may worsen U.S. sales abroad, with far reaching effects as Sweden Switzerland Austria and Finland pursue duty free deals outside the bloc.
The Hong Kong flu outbreak forces school closings and hampers state government in South Dakota while adults show higher resilience. About 43 deaths were recorded in the winter, with 268 more than normal as of January 18. Schools and businesses face absenteeism, and regional outbreaks appear across 20 states.
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