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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1977
Page
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On July 4 1977 Americans celebrated a calmer Fourth of July with lighthearted spirit and widespread events from parades to concerts. World Champion Polo Climbing Contest and soft ball in Lexington Tennessee showcased normalcy while Huey Newton’s Oakland rally drew attention. The air was clear of major dissent as jets roared past Liberty and crowds enjoyed fireworks from New York to Muscle Shoals.
The Corry plant ends a two week strike with a 161 69 vote approving a three year pact. Immediate 50 cent hourly raise and two three percent raises over years two and three, plus quarterly cost of living adjustments. Retirement credits rise to nine dollars per year of service and major medical coverage expands to one hundred thousand. Night shift differential increases to twenty five cents. Group insurance premiums are absorbed. About 300 workers return to full production today.
Jan Fenton, lab supervisor at Corry Micronics in Columbus, displays a minuscule product. The Journal features a full page on activities at Corry Micronics, including production details and workplace notes.
A 26 year old seaman Luis Robinson hijacked a Vermont bound bus at Port Authority New York. Two passengers died and several were injured as he forced the bus toward Kennedy Airport. He surrendered after nine hours and sought six million dollars and a Cuba flight. He claimed debt and said he was inspired by a dream. Police say the hostage situation began after the driver was shot and the hijacker demanded escape by plane.
Riverside police push murder charges against Patrick Kearney and David Hill in the death of two men found in Riverside County. The pair led investigators to two Imperial County locations where bodies were found, part of a broader probe into eight to ten killings across four counties.
A Dowell Inc plant foreman reported a past incident of criminal mischief on West Main street extension. The illuminated gate sign was damaged, police believe by a shotgun, with a loss estimated at 2500 dollars. Donald Goodman of Corry reported the incident. police are investigating.
Corry state police handled a holiday weekend filled with minor wrecks and incidents across the area. No injuries were reported though several crashes caused moderate to severe damage. Burglary, theft, and harassment cases were investigated, with suspects to be charged in a fire extinguisher theft at Cross Creek Resort and two other incidents under police review.
City administrator Robert Grice says the razed West Main street site is now city owned after urban renewal. No decision yet on use as municipal parking or private development, as council weighs options or a different plan that could surface for approval.
Readers are urged to phone The Journal at 685 8291 to vent opinions on issues and problems they want addressed. Call between 5 and 9 p.m. to share grievances and desired solutions with the responsible body.
Ms Norwood argues that policy makers stereotype families as a husband with two children, a model matched by only 6 percent of American families. She notes many wives work, rising single-parent and cohabiting households, and calls for revised government family data and a clearer headship definition in surveys.
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