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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1976
Page
7
Erie County District Attorney Robert Chase describes strain from the new court system as eight assistants split duties between pretrial work and prosecutions. He notes budget delays prevent adding a ninth assistant though staff growth is needed to keep caseloads current within a year.
Erie County Salary Board approved a raise for Detective Armand Chimenti by 8500 to reach 15000 calling him the office manager. Commissioners Flatley and Boyes opposed saying budgets open. Board also rehired Michael Veshecco as part time at 1139 and appointed Frank Scutella as fulltime assistant at 14300.
Albany N Y with minimal opposition the Assembly passed and sent to the Senate a bill to permit right turns at red lights unless a sign prohibits it. Sponsored by Assemblyman Thomas R Frey the measure passed 116 to 16. Opposed by Assemblyman James L Emery and drew support from the Western New York delegation. Frey urged DMV cooperation to address pedestrian safety concerns.
A Corry reader recalls a harsh winter with heavy snows and compares past eras to present, noting weeklong school closures and a seven feet plus snowfall to date. The writer reflects on colder days, woodsmen, sawmills, and winter chores, contrasting hardships and simple routines with today’s life.
In the four county Pittsburgh region the December unemployment rate fell to 8.7 percent from 9.7 percent as job gains in primary metals and retail trade offset a shrinking active labor pool by 5,800. Allegheny Beaver Washington and Westmoreland counties reported 967,900 available workers, up 4,300 from a year ago. INCA DOCTORS The Callawaya Indians of South America claim they were medicine men to the Incas. Today their descendants roam the Andes selling herbs and charms said to cure right, better the earth and attract overs.
Bradford and Corry youths competed in a YMCA swim meet with the Cadets pushing a 4-27 win led by Mike Clark's two victories. Barry Clark Doug Craker and Doug Hogan anchored the Prep 400 yard freestyle relay to a team record and an 18-37 win while Craker and Clark added other titles. Drew Yenchak doubled for the 14 Juniors who fell 39-28 as short-handed Midgets dropped to 2-3 with Joel Frushone winning the 25 yard butterfly. Through five meets Bradford-Corry hold a balanced 20-20 record.
Bradford dominates Corry in Coast YMCA girls events across all five divisions. Beavers fielded no entry in Midget, Bradford wins 395. Cadets fall 49-19. Preps lose 89-38 despite Jill Bennett’s strong showing. Juniors 47-26 and Seniors 61-8 for Bradford. Coach Yoakum notes improved times while Corry fails to take any firsts in Cadet and many events.
Dallas and other teams have shown interest in Indiana (Pa.) quarterback Hieber, a 6-2, 200-pound senior, who led in passing and total offense last season. He hopes for a late-round selection, leaning toward Dallas for its facilities and chance to stay in football.
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