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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1976
Page
3
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An Erie County prison inmate filed suit in U S District Court claiming denial of adequate medical care and seeking 500000 in damages. The action names the county as defendant and outlines alleged neglect in care.
Erie County commissioners prepare to override a manpower committee's plan to cut funding to inner city hiring programs. GECAC faces over $200,000 in federal funds loss and OIC about $75,000 as the county seeks to redirect grants to new county programs for 1977. Ben Wiley says he may sue, while officials debate racial overtones and program viability.
Erie County officials weigh ending the Civil Defense program in Corry to satisfy a near 15 million dollar year-end budget. Commissioners study a five percent department cutback, with operating costs at 54 thousand yearly, 30 percent covered by federal funds. Budget delays from the state add to the deficit, while past reviews cite unkept bomb shelters and inadequate supplies.
Corry area singers and musicians prepare for the Bicentennial cantata I Love America with a rehearsal August 1 at 3 p.m. at First Methodist Church Corry directed by Max Bennink. John Peterson’s tribute will open Warren County Fair August 11 in the new show pavilion with over 100 performers and competitive bands from Corry and Townville. The Corry Summer Band will open the fair August 9. Dixie Rumblers perform August 9 11 and 13.
PennDOT faces a mounting maintenance backlog of about 959 million and rising costs. The agency defends bids and material choices while acknowledging potholes, bridges, and funding gaps strain Pennsylvania road safety and durability. Experts warn federal aid remains insufficient to close the repair gap.
The Chautauqua County Fair runs July 26 to 31 in Dunkirk with a new poultry barn, motorcycle racing for the first time, Bicentennial exhibits, and unchanged prices. Box-seat advance calls, reduced gate and ride prices at Loblaw stores, and a veterans plaque dedication highlight the event. A 1976 car prize will be awarded to a winner drawn Saturday night with 10 minutes to claim. Musical acts include Crystal Gayle and Joie Chitwood shows, with numerous attractions and special days for seniors and harness racing scheduled.
Harrisburg reports the State Health Department will shut down nursing homes that fail to fix operating deficiencies. The first monthly list includes Western State School and Hospital in Canonsburg Washington County Polk State School and Hospital in Polk Venango County Northwest Development Center in Warren and other facilities such as Pennsylvania Memorial Home in Brookville Clarion County Home in Sligo Celia Cribbs Rest Home Inc in Black Lick Indiana County.
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