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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1973
Page
1
South Vietnamese and Communist forces exchange blame for cease-fire violations as peacekeepers plan field observer teams by Tuesday. An American soldier dies of wounds, first U.S. fatality since the truce began, while troop withdrawals reduce U.S. strength to 22,700.
Economists say President Nix on's proposed fiscal 1974 budget moves in the right direction but falls short. The plan calls for federal spending of 268.7 billion with about a 12 billion deficit, higher than the current 250 billion/25 billion gap.
The Pennsylvania Fish Commission invites bids for a Corry hatchery construction project estimated at 275000 dollars with a completion date of November 30, 1973. Scope includes earthwork demolition concrete raceway bituminous driveway aerator sump pumps water systems and drainage. site work to last 45 days. Bids open March 15 onsite conference March 8. The hatchery is the oldest in the state cultural stations.
The Leeds women’s apparel shop at 20 North Center Street changes hands with Mrs. Michael Pervert taking over today. Mrs. Porvamik bought the business from the former owner of three years and plans few changes under new management. Drs. Patl Fieyd and Mrs. Alfred Cone will relate to the staff. promotions like clubs will be continued.
President Nexom sends a fiscal 1974 budget of about $259 billion to Congress claiming it avoids tax increases and aims to curb total spending. It projects a $12 billion deficit, outlines cuts to urban renewal and school aid near federal installations, and plans to dismantle several federal offices while boosting spending on crime, health, energy research, and human resources. Defense is set at $79 billion. a twister caused extensive property damage in the city.
Washington reports no clues on fate of 1,315 Americans missing in Southeast Asia. Pentagon says Laos list expected from North Vietnam could lift total POWs to 555 in North and South Vietnam. Officials discuss missing persons name by name with Hanoi in Paris channels, as casualty officers notify families within 24 hours of receiving the list.
The Commonwealth Court will hear the Concerned Homeowners Association versus the city of Corry on March 6. Attorney Douglas Rozelle, city solicitor, opposed a motion to quash. Erie attorney William T Jorden Jr. represents the homeowners. The dispute centers on zoning for 530 modular housing units on South Center street hill in an area zoned R-1. The homeowners argue the plan changes the single family character. CAIDC’s Housing Committee backs the project.
State Police at the Corry substation investigated five incidents over the weekend including a hit and run and four minor crashes. Trooper Richard Greenwood reported two collisions on Route 89 near Wattsburg and Route 6 near Corry. In one, John Foltyn was struck after stopping for an earlier accident. Deborah Bromeley was treated and released for minor injuries. In the other, Richard Eisert’s tire separation forced him across the road, striking Sue Burkett’s legally parked car. Burkett’s vehicle sustained damage as described.
Pennsylvania judges gain from a new pay scale taking effect today. Chief justices on the Supreme Court will earn 50,000 and 52,500 dollars, with head judges on the Superior and Commonwealth courts at 48,000 and 49,500. County judges rise to 40,000 to 42,500 and Philadelphia Municipal judges see president judge salaries from 20,000 to 35,000 and 36,300. Overall 342 judges in the state.
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