05 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1976
Page
1
An unclear OCR fragment summarizes a local revision proposal. The readable text hints at a civic action or measure, but essential entities such as dates places or names are missing or garbled, leaving only a partial outline of the topic.
Beverly Jones was crowned Little Miss Elgin Beaverdam at the Elgin Beaverdam Firemen's Festival and Centennial Celebration. Darrell Lee Kysor was chosen as The Prince. Natalie Skiff presided. Runners up were Diane Shrave Shelly VanKeuren. Prince runners up were Larry Pless and Chuckie McCray.
The plan calls for three weekly Erie to Harrisburg trains with six weekly trips in both directions. E. L. Tennyson of PennDOT announced state rail plan approval by the U.S. Railroad Administration and the stop list includes Corry Warren Kane Ridgway Emporium Lock Haven Williamsport and Sunbury. The service, slated to start later this year, will use small one or two-car trains bought for Philadelphia shuttle runs and run as a supplemental Amtrak route with morning Erie departures and Sunday Harrisburg returns.
Bernard Hill was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for bank robbery but cannot be sent to Lewisburg as part of a stipulation by Judge Louis Bechtle. The ruling follows concerns about safety at Lewisburg and echoes recent inmate violence and overcrowding at the facility, which has drawn a federal probe.
A Cincinnati traveler Allen Vausel writes from Corry praising local hospitality after bicycle breakdowns. He recounts staying with a kind family, sharing supper, and realizing Corry’s warm spirit reflects broader American kindness fostered by foster homes and community care. He credits foster families in New York and the Ralph Fastman family of Corry as emblematic All-American generosity.
The Interagency Classification Review Committee reported ongoing growth in top secret actions in 1975, despite declassifying 228 507 documents. Unauthorized disclosures were noted 17 times, while secret classifications fell 41 percent since 1973 and confidential cuts totaled 155 839.
President Ford says he warned the House five years ago not to grant control over staff salaries to Wayne Hays' administration committee. Majority Leader O'Neill disputes this, citing alleged misuse of public funds by members. The piece notes Hays' continued hold over payroll power amid pressure for his resignation.
Harrisburg AP says Governor Shapp signed the 1976-77 budget Friday after trimming 116 million from the plan, making it the earliest budget signing in two decades and prompting debate over underfunded programs and vetoes including 7 million cuts and shifts to aid municipalities.
City Council meets Monday night at 8 o'clock for a regular session. Most items are minor with action expected from Building and the tion of the old National Bank bail. Safety Director William Halfast will present the fire chief's report and Mayor Mary Ann Kibler will comment on senior citizen protection.
Navy Secretary Middendorf urged Congress to allow margarine in both Navy and Marine kitchens for cooking porridge and meals, replacing butter to save money and reduce weight gain. Critics warned of higher grocery costs, dairy farmer impact, and limited health evidence.
The Noperta Furniture store at Columbus has been sold with new owners taking over yesterday. Charles Roberts sold to Leo Mather of North Center Street and Gordon Perkina of Union City, including real estate, stock, fixtures and equipment. The store started 26 years ago, moved from Corry to Columbus, and expanded over the years. Mather runs a North Center hair salon and Perkins works as a buyer for Elgin Electronics in Waterford. both will manage daily operations.
Police responded to a second case of criminal mischief in the Red Barn parking lot. A car owned by Victor Maloney’s father was vandalized with a slashed vinyl top a damaged chrome strip and a dented tramlead. Officers noted the incident after Maloney reported from 622 Spring ares at the police station.
In a suburban police station raid, gunmen in four cars attacked during roll call. About six attackers fled, while some officers died or later succumbed in hospital. Separate reports from Beirut warn of potential Syrian tank movements toward settlements in southern Lebanon.
Miss Lady Wetty Ford argues it is too soon for a woman to become vice president amid reports that Donald Fengan may name Armstrong to Britain. The item spans several unrelated briefs with mixed political and entertainment notes from multiple cities.
A Philadelphia AP report notes a deadly rowhouse fire in Berk County and a separate blaze in Jackson Town, claiming a mother and two sons along with a man and four children. Patrolmen and city responders faced chaotic scenes as fire crews battled flames and rescued survivors. Authorities investigate cause.
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