26 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1976
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes show names Reese and Tom among North area residents referenced with April timing and civic actions. The garbled text suggests a local government or election related item with unnamed officials and dates.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Piedmont area and Hart, with data plowed scattered and damage noted. Reads as partial notice likely about property or infrastructure impact. Limited readable names and specifics.
Ottawa reports Canada airlines face a strike and air traffic disruption amid tensions with France. London quotes Kissinger urging Western Europe to push for continued competition with the Soviet bloc and to renew cooperation with Banter Europe. In Poland, workers forced the government to withdraw a proposed 100 percent food price hike for a second time, arguing rail blockades and mass meetings. Prices will stay at 1970 levels and the dollar price for meat remains at $1 per pound.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to restore citizenship rights to Eugene Debs, the socialist leader who championed unemployment insurance and women’s rights. Senator Strom Thurmond initially objected but relented after being urged to reconsider and after confirming Debs never joined the Communist Party.
Harrisburg AP The migrant camp inspection program will resume July 1 with occupied camps and camps using crews ordered by the Department of Labor and Industry inspected first. Camps with known sanitation problems will be next to be checked.
Journal Photos by McCray recount a city program to humanely kill stray dogs. Officials export strays to a masher after capture, with licensing schemes and fines cited. Jim Smith, executive director, voices concern as authorities log days, fees, and enforcement.
Secretary William Sherlock toured roads in the Corry area noting that counties with large urban areas often receive more road funds there. Erie County’s urban area was cited as a primary recipient, while Sen. Budd Dwyer urged clarity on Interstate versus secondary road funding allocations. The letter details March 12, March 26, and April 9 1976 lettings, showing Interstate 78 and Mon Valley Expressway projects as big expenditures, with most other work funded under the Federal Highway Safety Act and District 10 programs.
President Ford travels to Puerto Rico for an economic summit with leaders from Britain France West Germany Japan Italy and Canada. He warns against external interference and cites the U S Puerto Rico relationship as freely determined while security tightens at Dorado Beach Hotel near San Juan. Ford plans talks with Governor Hernandez Colon and San Juan officials as unrest on the island looms ahead of the summit.
Harrisburg AP reports a high state official says US Steel intends to build a $3 billion steel plant straddling the Pennsylvania Ohio border near Conneaut. Edward Simon notes the decision cited to staff but company officials have not officially confirmed. The project would cover about 4000 acres, employ thousands, and take about seven years to reach full operation.
Harrisburg AP reports state police conducted a six hour maximum enforcement on interstate highways with extra patrols radar and unmarked cars. More than 1 050 traffic arrests occurred between 3 pm and 9 pm Friday. Normally 400 to 600 arrests occur in a similar period. Police Commissioner Col. James Barger said the operation underscored strict enforcement of traffic laws across all interstate routes including 70 79 80 81 and 63.
News from Cyprus via AF reports the fiercest fighting in a month rages around two refugee camps in southeastern Beirut with violence spreading nearby. Death tolls are unclear as ambulances struggle to reach the battles and bodies rot in the streets. Christian forces claim Libyan peacekeepers are backing Palestinian factions.
CJ layoff tally reaches 54 with about 11 percent of hourly workers in contract and furniture divisions furloughed. William Master, CJ vice president, says callbacks will begin after the plant vacation. He credits a brighter industry outlook after a Chicago industry meeting with stronger orders and belief in a solid fourth quarter.
The Justice Department charged the American Bar Association with conspiring to restrain lawyers from advertising legal services and costs. The suit targets ABA rules that allegedly block ads for clinics and prepaid plans, citing similar actions against other professional groups and pharmacy advertising bans.
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