15 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1977
Page
1
A damaged notice fragment mentions enrollments and water, free snacks, and child priorities. It references education and nutrition aims but lacks clear names, places, dates, or organizations to specify.
A garbled OCR fragment references indecent conduct, ejection pleas, and a defender tied to a building matter. It mentions public files, law enforcement, and an inquiry connected to a defense. Names and clear specifics are not recoverable from the text provided.
A statewide drowning surge is reported with multiple victims. Greg Smith, 12, Union City, found in French Creek near Route 97 after search efforts directed by state police. Robert W. Anthony, 24, Townville, recovered near Oil Creek after failing to return from cattle roundup. Frank Schepas Jr., 16, Jamestown, N.Y., drowned at Chapman Dam. another 23-year-old Warren, Ohio woman remains missing after falling from a boat. Authorities continue searches at Shenango River Lake and Chapmans Dam amid rising floodwaters.
PennDOT officials announced a 2 million cut from a 7.4 million Erie County road maintenance appropriation due to statewide highway funding shortages. Only six miles of planned resurfacing remain, with possible elimination of this year's shade work, and non essential tasks curtailed. Local officials noted maintenance spending trails inflation, while debt and fuel tax revenues shrink the Motor License Fund.
Washington AP Carter administration backs national no fault auto insurance legislation. Transportation Secretary Brock Adams tells Senate Commerce Committee that victims deserve timely, comprehensive coverage and cites a DOT study praising the bill. The plan shifts compensation to injuries regardless of fault, facing lawyer opposition and previous Senate defeat in 1972.
Workmen from Rogers Structural Steel set a new 44 ton yard crane at Cooper Energy Services replacing the 40 year old unit. The $100,000 crane spans 100 feet, built by a Douglasville firm to Cooper engineer George Ropp’s specs and meets OSHA safety standards as part of a broad heavy maintenance upgrade.
Riverside California AP report: David Douglas Hill, linked to the trash bag murders, was released after the Riverside County Grand Jury found insufficient evidence to indict him. His former roommate Patrick Wayne Kearney was indicted on three counts of murder and appeared in Deene Superior Court with a July 28 arraignment set.
Corry secured a 20228 grant from the Northwest Regional Planning Council to support Anchor House on West Church Street for troubled youths. Of the 20228 dollars, 19000 funds a counsellor director and outreach staff plus fringe benefits, while the remainder covers transportation training and utilities. The counsellor director will be on call to area police agencies, and the outreach program aims to serve 35 youths needing counselling and support.
Legislative leaders aim to deliver a tax laden budget to Gov. Shapp by Monday, with over 500 million in new taxes. The plan hikes school funding by 225 million, offers 20 million in senior property relief, and shifts 75 percent of the tax burden to individuals while businesses pay 25 percent. Personal income tax could rise from 2.0 to 2.5 percent and the corporate net income tax from 9.5 to 10.6 percent. Senate Democrats authorized committee votes but face only 11 of 28 floor votes. few Republicans show interest.
New York City begins returning to normal after a blackout that left 10 million residents without power for up to 25 hours. A $1 billion class action suit is filed against Consolidated Edison. Federal Power Commission opens an inquiry to determine what went wrong and how to prevent a repeat. The weather service warns of a heat wave with temperatures near 95 degrees.
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