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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1977
Page
1
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Corry area students face a delayed vo tech program with limited shop use since September. Key equipment like vises drill presses grinders and spray booths are unbidded unordered or not installed. Gov Krepps delays and a January completion promise fuel questions over state subsidy and funding. Over $250000 allocated but only a fraction spent amid strikes and school shutdowns.
Mike Miller received the WWCB Radio Erie County Sports Banquet trophy from Bob Prince and Doug Smiley at Clio's Restaurant in Millcreek Mall. He follows Kathy Walsh and Mike Rushin as Corry recipients.
Erie attorney William G. Sesler ran for the Senate in 1970 and lost. A fabricated tale claimed Sesler’s twin spoke as him and that Tom was pawning himself as Bill. Sesler says Tom spoke only on Bill’s behalf, not as Bill, and the Bishop column carrying the fabrication was deleted.
Corry area endures deep snow with 12k inches cited by observer Paula Mount in the wake of a fresh inch by 6 p.m. Schools closed by governor order, utilities and heated establishments under curtailment, YMCA to open with restrictions, motorists urged to stay off roads and land safety advised.
Police said residents in Corry set off night howler whistle fountains last night. Mary Messinger, a Concord School janitor, heard an explosion on the second floor and found a ball of fire outside the west entrance. Officers traced two sets of tracks through several blocks before losing them. investigation continues.
A station wagon rear ended Bremner truck on Route 957 near Columbus at 6 15 yesterday. Robert Smith 88 of Bear Lake was treated for facial bruise at Corry Memorial Hospital and released. Floyd W. Utegg 56 of Columbus was stopping to give directions. Smith failed to see in time and struck. The truck sustained 100 dollars damage and the wagon 1000 dollars.
The Corry Water Department reports a temporary milky cast on the water surface described as white water. City administrator Robert Grice says mixing air with water causes the appearance, not harmful and not affecting taste, and urges no concern as it occurs periodically.
A series of blasts aboard the Exxon San Francisco while loading heating oil at the Exxon refinery near Baytown injured at least three and left four crewmen missing. The tug Nathan B sank, a Liberian tanker CVs Brilliance tied at the dock also affected, and about 45 nearby residents were evacuated as flames spread to the dock. Exxon's spokesperson said the fire was under control by morning.
A Union City man Howard Carrier, 24, was shot in the lower left chest and treated at St Vincent Health Center in Erie in serious condition. Police detained Wayne Swanson, 28, charged with criminal attempt of homicide and aggravated assault, arraigned with $20,000 bond, and committed to Erie County Jail. A preliminary hearing is set for February 4. A weapon was confiscated.
Hubert Vaughn, Corry Manufacturing chairman and electrical engineer, built an electric car during his spare time starting from a 1952 Crosley. After two years, he demonstrated it on a slushy Spring Street hill, noting its awe inspiring performance. The car uses hydraulic brakes and regenerative charging on the downhill.
Harrisburg governor says gas suppliers are using shortages to push higher prices. He urges federal aid and a national gas emergency while detailing Pennsylvania plans to divert supplies to critical areas and limit residential use as cold weather worsens job losses and school closures.
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