26 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1977
Page
1
A partial readable fragment notes games and a school context. It mentions ale and Isa with unclear relation to Bea and a sense of scheduling or participation. No clear teams, scores, or dates are present.
A fragmented OCR item mentions a team and individuals including Jean and Toa. The notice appears to be a short local brief noting a request or action, with no clear dates or places readable in the fragment. The readable names suggest a sports or committee context without definite outcome.
Johnstown Pa AP reports the flood city yielded its 60th victim as cleanup nears one week. Officials note continued rain and rumors of more floods while Civil Defense urges higher ground. Red Cross Salvation Army and local churches coordinate relief in Corry area, collecting shovels brooms buckets and basic supplies. Investigations into the Royal Plate Glass Co blast injuring 14 proceed as gas lines are checked and National Guard searches persist in Solomon Homes Walnut Grove Dale and Hornerstown.
United union leaders claim strong backing for a nationwide strike by 500,000 Bell System workers to force a new contract. The Communications Workers of America reports a 6-1 ballot to authorize mass walkout, possible as early as Aug 6 when contracts expire, with IBEW and the Telecommunication International union potentially joining.
In Harrisburg, Senate Democrats seek a perfect no tax budget to replace a failed proposal. A conference committee faces multiple returns as lawmakers spar over cuts to mental health, retardation services, and distressed schools while state agencies face steep reductions and universities hold on to last year’s levels.
Erie city manpower office today began reviewing CETA Summer Youth Program eligibility amid a report of six youths with questionable applications. The $350,000 program faces scrutiny over underprivileged status claims, with potential outside investigators. Local officials promise tougher intake monitoring and compliance with CETA requirements.
The Carter administration weighs moving current military pension costs from the Pentagon budget to the income security program to show true future pension costs. Officials say it would not reduce overall federal spending and could raise the Pentagon budget if enacted. Supporters argue retirement costs are not national security, while retirees’ groups oppose changes.
Jurisdiction officials report Prime Builders facing clean stream law violations at the Spring Street Hill apartment site. Warnings followed inspections by state county and federal officials. Prosecution expected once legal papers are prepared in Corry. The hillside erosion was blamed on the contractor for not correcting the issue as ordered.
Pittsburgh researcher Dr. Sternglass claims fallout from a Chinese nuclear test caused 200 to 300 infant deaths in eastern states during early 1977 and raised adult deaths in the Northeast. Health officials question the link, noting limited increases and urging congressional review if substantiated.
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