City, Policeman Sued In 1975 Gilson Fatality
An Erie County suit targets the city of Corry and Officer Dennis Anderson over the 1975 Spartansburg fatal crash that killed Barbara Jean Gilson. Rick A. Newman, driver of the death car, is also named. Harold Gilson seeks over 10,000 plus costs, with potential for a larger settlement.
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City
Gilson
Erie County
Dennis Anderson
Barbara Jean Gilson
Rick A. Newman
Corry
Spartansburg
Anderson
Newman
Harold T. Gilson
Parents settle suit over fatal Corry shooting
The parents of 10 year old Renee Perry settle for 39,500 in damages rather than a jury trial. Dennis and Mrs. Perry of Erie approved the out of court deal yesterday in Judge Lindley McClelland court. Renee Perry was shot to death by Richard McKinstry during a dispute involving George J. Leuas on July 20, 1974 in the Lucas backyard. Both McKinstry and Lucas agreed to the settlement and McKinstry was later convicted of manslaughter.
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Dennis Perry
Erie
Lindley ‘McClelland
Renee Perry
Richard McKinstry
Corry
George J. Leuas
Lucas
Perry
McKinstry
Corry Area Roads Face More Potholes With Funding Cuts
Erie County officials warn funding shortages will force slower road resurfacing. Commissioner Karl Boyes says only 2.5 percent of county road miles are resurfaced yearly and climate requires longer cycles. Capotis notes a $10 million PennDOT cut from a planned $30 million over 12 years, with $11 million for urban highways and $9 million for rural Erie roads.
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Erie County
Karl Boyes
Boyes
Wattsburg
Erie County Metropolitan Planning Bureau
Christopher Capotis
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Penndot
Capotis
Erie
Erie Area Transportation Study
U.S
Environmental Protection Agency
Water Street
Lawrence Park
Bayfront Highway
Bayfront
PennDOT map shows July August highway work with Route 89 bridge
The July August construction map mirrors the May June edition with no Corry projects but activity near Pittsburgh. The sole local item is Route 89 bridge work while Route 426 resurfacing is noted to correct a botched prior job, drawing attention from officials.
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Penndot
Corry
Pittsburgh
Important Erie County government decision supplement
Corry Journal presents a special supplement urging readers to study the November voting choice on whether to alter the county government structure. The piece advises readers to read, keep, and reread the guide to be prepared for the general election decision.
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Corry
Jyuether
Erie County
City Council weighs dog euthanasia cost solution
Discussion on stray dogs in the city heats up as Mrs. Rita Catalin of Lemon Street appeals for a nonlethal path. She and her son have shipped strays to Erie Humane Society kennels, but funding for round trips looms. Council weighs city funding or donor support with Mrs. George Nevagt offering to cover Erie transport.
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Richard
Rita) Catalin
Lemon Street
Erie Humane Society
Catalin
John
Erie
Council
Mrg
Kenneth Nichols
William Haltast
George Nevagt
Whitney Run Road
Journal
WWCB
Catalfn
First Women Enter Into West Point
West Point begins admitting women as 118 of about 1 475 new cadets join the U S Military Academy ending its all male tradition. Quotes from Brynnen Sheets and Kimberlyn Coffey reflect optimism and responsibility for the generations behind. The article also covers a local dog control discussion urging humane euthanasia, adoption efforts, and a plan to transport dogs to Erle with volunteers overseeing ongoing care.
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West Point
N.Y
US. Military Academy
Act of Congress
Air Force Academy
Naval Academy
Brynnen ‘Sheets
Edmond
Okla
Kimberlyn Coffey
Hinton
Elderly Driver Collides with Cattle on Route 8
At 9 15 p.m. William Hickman 87 of Centerville failed to see a herd of cows cross Route 8 three tenths of a mile north of Centerville. He struck four cows owned by Process Brothers Farms causing 1200 dollars in cow damage and 600 dollars to his car.
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Tad
William Hickman
R.D. 1
Centerville
Route 8
Hickman
Process Brothers Farms
No fault divorce study finds women and children worse off
A Washington AP report says no fault divorce laws leave most women and children financially worse after separation. A National Commission report to President Ford cites undervaluing homemakers and notes former husbands gain financially while ex-wives lose ground post alimony and child support. The commission endorses recognizing homemaker contributions in divorce and social security rules.
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Washington
Hey
Ford
National Commission On
Martha Griffiths
Commission
It’s Been A Happy Week for City Says Council
City officials reflected on a week of Bicentennial festivities that unfolded across the past several days. Councilman Fred Schwab praised the events, noting a roseate glow in council chambers as they reviewed celebrations and community engagement.
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Bill Eaton
Fred Schwab
Council
Barbara Mack
Parks and Public Property
the Ark
P’mlembers
Touncit
Mead Park
Venture Inn
Corry Motor Inn
Schwab
William Halfast
Howard Sheen Field
Bear Crash Near Findley Lake Campgrounds
A bear ran into the Dunlap car near the Evangelical United Methodist campgrounds at Pindley Lake last night with minor to unknown injuries. The incident followed a weekend of community events, fundraisers, and a fireworks display that boosted local business and public spirit.
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Evangelical United Methodist
Pindley Lake
Melvin Dunlap
Findley Lake
Sun
Gary Nelson
Israel weighs death penalty for convicted terrorists after hijacking
TEL AVIV AP The Israeli cabinet weighs the death penalty for terrorists to deter ransom by hijacking or kidnapping. Prime Minister Rabin said he has not decided on hanging and urged stricter security for Israelis abroad while noting U S measures are stronger. Rabin spoke after last week’s hijacking and at Yonatan Netanyahu's funeral where comrades mourned the commando killed at Entebbe.
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Tel, Aviv
Israel
Yitzhak Rabin
Rabin
Labor
Ben-Gurion International
United States
Air France
Tel Aviv
Paris
Athens
Eign
Ephraim Katzir
Yonatan Netanyahu
Uganda
Entebbe
Netanyahu
Jonathan
Cornell University
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Boris Volynov
Vitali Zholobov
B.C. Shrout
Deborah
Vannerhoof
Sosnowski
Findley
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