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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1977
Page
1
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The Pennsylvania blue laws banning Sunday business face a fresh challenge as courts and the state legislature push to end or modify them. An AP survey shows limited enforcement across counties, with many stores open on Sundays amid mounting calls for repeal. Gov Shapiro and others say the laws are antiquated and should be resolved by legislative action, or by the courts if needed. Similar moves unfold in 25 other states with mixed outcomes.
City plans could expand to 70 additional elderly housing units if HUD funding and state support are secured. Eight sites are under review near the existing complex along West Pleasant and East Washington areas, with projections for acquisitions relocations and demolitions totaling about 290000 dollars.
Titusville police identify Mildred Peeples as 69 year old pedestrian fatally injured when the rear wheels of a westbound tractor-trailer, loaded with 42 000 pounds of ingots, ran over her after she slipped while pushing a shopping cart toward a street near Dibble's Car Wash. The death is ruled accidental.
A towboat named City of Pittsburgh pushing 12 barges faced hundreds of Sunday pedestrians on the frozen stretch between Cincinnati and Covington. Pedestrians ignored warnings, blocking a Conrail train and a riverbank landing. Police on both sides lacked jurisdiction. officials urged caution as the ice hindered river traffic delivering fuel to Pittsburgh from Cairo.
Shoplifters in Corry will be photographed and fingerprinted under a new law signed by Gov. Milton Shapp. Police say the 16 and older offenders will be filed in a statewide system, allowing agencies to check past records, with first offenses treated as summary and second offenses as misdemeanors.
VP Mondale told NATO leaders in Brussels that Carter may increase U S investment in NATO defense while trimming Pentagon waste. He stressed defense cannot be cut and noted ongoing detente requires steady, shared efforts. Mondale also pledged a separate European Common Market delegation at an upcoming summit to improve small member representation.
Gov. Shapp studies possible tax increases in Pennsylvania including a personal income tax rise from 2.0 to 2.3 percent, potentially generating about 60 million dollars per tenth of a percent annually. Other options include a six cent per ton coal severance tax and reform of corporate assets taxes to raise additional funds. The plan awaits budget recommendations to the legislature due in February, with final approval by lawmakers.
A damaged state police car and a three county pursuit ended with two 14 year old Millcreek youths in custody. The youths allegedly refused a traffic stop, fled through Titusville Pleasantville Crawford Forest Vertanigo counties and were stopped at a roadblock near Tionesta. A loaded 45 caliber pistol was found in the car and charges include firearms violations. The youths were released to parents for juvenile court action.
Carry state police investigate an apparent death by own action near Titusville. Timothy A. Rossman, 21, of Titusville, died from a self inflicted chest wound. Rescue personnel found him at the residence off Route 27 in Oil Creek Township and the Crawford County Coroner declared death at the scene. He was alone and the motive is unknown. He was the son of Rev. Robert Rossman and Mrs. Willo Bauer.
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