28 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1977
Page
1
A fragmented report references a Senate hearing on abortion provisions, with mentions of House committee actions and potential votes this year. The piece alludes to reactions and political positioning by figures such as Warren and Edward, amid broader legal and press coverage.
Loose money from a damaged armored truck overflowed a busy downtown intersection in Philadelphia. Pedestrians grabbed cash as police recovered about 242000 dollars, with drivers, workers, and bystanders joining the scramble before many returned funds. The scene drew mixed reactions amid traffic chaos and a late morning windfall.
PennDOT officials in Franklin say a proposed budget cut could affect Corry area road work, while current actions include resurfacing West Washington street to Route 6 Sciota road to the New York line Plank road Columbus to New York line and tar and chip treatment on Corry Beaverdam road this summer with resurfacing next year A Route 6 bridge east of Conneaut Road requires simultaneous work causing heavy traffic and 10 hour days as crews attempt completion by tomorrow with minor settlement expected from undercurrents but bridge remains sound
Pittsburgh school directors rejected a proposal to reinstate corporal punishment in district classrooms. The board, five times since paddle was removed, voted down amid differing views from teachers and a discipline committee. Exemptions would have applied to Conroy Education Center and Pioneer School. parents would sign opt outs.
An Ethan Allen spokesman in Mayville urges ConRail to keep the Mayville to Corry rail line. The 11 week salvage halt risks jobs and future expansion as Mayville consolidates shipments from Falconer and Salamanca for nationwide distribution. Rail is described as the cheapest method for the company’s growing volume of 66 cars monthly.
The Carter administration moves toward approving arms sales to Egypt and Sudan citing new situations. Officials discuss Egypt C130 planes and equipment, while Sudan military supply relations are opened with a nine member team to assess defense needs in early August.
Washington AP President Carter announced that the United States the Soviet Union and Britain have found a basis for negotiations toward a treaty banning all nuclear tests. Preliminary discussions in Geneva lay groundwork for a potentially signable treaty. He noted obstacles in the Middle East particularly the Palestinian issue and described talks with Prime Minister Begin about settlements including three new ones. Carter defended arms sales to Egypt Sudan and Somalia as part of a downward trend overall while stressing U.S. defense concerns.
A conference committee approved a fifth budget proposal raising the personal income tax from 2 to 2.3 percent and boosting the corporate net income tax as part of a broader package to generate about 300 million dollars. The plan would still require layoffs, with about 2000 state employees furloughed, and would cut some services. Philadelphia school subsidies rise by 20 million from a statewide 100 million increase, with local courts, child welfare, and mass transit funds also boosted. Allegheny County allies were expected to back the package, though Senate Democratic leader Thomas Nolan opposed it.
A brush fire in Santa Barbara traced to a kite touching a power line scorched 740 acres, damaged 25 homes, and injuring 22. Officials estimated losses at 50 million as 3 000 residents evacuated. The kite flyer, unnamed, expressed remorse. no prosecution planned. Firefighters awaited cooler conditions to cool hotspots.
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