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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1972
Page
1
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Senator George McGovern captured a huge share of New York's 278 delegates in the final 1972 primary, signaling a near first ballot path to the Democratic nomination. Early tallies showed him at about 219 delegates with several more in doubt, and his total could exceed 250, eclipsing expectations as he declared victory in New York. The win followed intense congressional races, including Elizabeth Holtzman defeating incumbent older rival Emanuel in Brooklyn.
New York AP reports 84 year old Rep Emanuel Celler was defeated by 30 year old lawyer Elizabeth Holtzman in a stunning Democratic primary. Celler, long a judiciary chair and liberal ally, faced questions about his stance on Vietnam and district work. Holtzman advances, possible November run on Liberal line.
A new plastics plant named Viking Plastics, Inc., with a total cost near half a million dollars and a payroll for about 40 workers, is to begin construction the first week of July in Corry. Production is planned to start around October 15, initially with 15 employees and 6 machines, focusing on molded toy parts. the plant will occupy 15,900 square feet on Catherine and Liberty streets, with city officials approving Catherine street realignment to aid access.
Dignitaries from Pennsylvania and Erie County join Linda Olson of Corry, Miss Pennsylvania, in sending congratulations. Senator Hugh Scott and State Senator R Budd Dwyer each dispatched telegrams. Dwyer introduced a senate resolution. Sheriff Hanisek and others offered regards while plans for Friday's 8 p.m. City Park event proceed with decorations by the Corry Jayettes and help from local students.
In Harrisburg the Pennsylvania House scrapped a bill to ease abortion access for the first 16 weeks, and added a narrow exception to a stricter measure. The body voted 186-14 against early abortions, then 112-87 to permit abortions when a brother’s life is at risk, with that proviso tied to the anti abortion bill. Debate drew pro and anti groups to the Capitol, but few lawmakers said their minds changed amid lobbying and predictions of budget cuts.
The Senate approved a 2.95 billion dollar bill creating the largest federal child day care program in history. It would offer free care for low income working parents and fund a broader child development program, including Head Start and prenatal services, with phased funding through 1975.
Shamburg's News and Sports Store, a century old landmark founded by Lulu Plate and passing through five owners, has been sold to Mr. and Mrs Thomas Zewatsky of 327 South Center Street effective July 1. The Zewatskys plan to keep operations unchanged.
Corry honors its first Miss Pennsylvania Linda Olson as Judy Orton of Columbus and Molly Morton of Spartansburg compete in Williamsport today. Orton enters Our Little Miss Pageant, Morton competes in Miss La Petite with contestants statewide. Both modeled before judges with results due tomorrow night.
Samuel J. Messinan of Spartansburg RD 3 was listed in fair condition at Titusville Hospital after a two car crash at Buell Corners yesterday. Driver Michael Hicks 17 Spartansburg RD 3 swerved to avoid a truck backed from a private drive by Elmer Stover RD 3 Spartansburg and hit a tree. Hicks treated and released. damage to the car $1700.
In Harrisburg a no fault auto insurance bill clears its first hurdle with a 9-2 Senate Insurance Committee vote and heads to the Senate floor. Critics warn premiums could rise 20 to 30 percent while supporters note $10,000 medical and related benefits with no fault coverage and continued rights to sue for non economic damages.
City Police early today rounded up three male juveniles in a vandalism case near Rickers Building Specialty store on North Center. Officers Rhodes and Williams responded after a 3 am call, detained one youth, the others fled, and all three were charged with malicious mischief. names withheld due to age.
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