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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1973
Page
1
A jury in Was jail found Tony's firm liable for a 9,000 dollar penalty in a disputed incident involving charges of arson and related offenses. The court proceedings proceeded Monday with testimony from key witnesses and defense arguments.
President Nixon vetoed a 3.4 billion supplementary budget bill containing an amendment to cut off U.S. bombing funds in Cambodia and Laos. The measure cleared the Senate 81 to 11, and Republicans expect to block a two thirds override in the House. Democratic Leader Mansfield warned of a possible constitutional crisis if vetoes persist.
Police investigate a case of criminal mischief linked to four youths seen near a YMCA bus at 1:30 a.m. Two taillights were smashed, repairs cost 20 dollars. Parents may face curfew violation charges. the juveniles could be charged with delinquency.
The Erie County court viewers viewed Corry American Legion Post property as part of Fourth Ward urban renewal. A hearing will determine the price the Authority pays. an earlier offer of 13 435 dollars for building and attached machinery is disputed by the Legion. The viewers will later issue an award, with 30 days for appeal, and the Legion denies arranging a relocation site.
AP dispatch reports a fatal shooting spree in Palos Hills linking seven deaths. William Workman, 43, is charged with the four family killings and neighbor deaths. ballistics tests compare rifle use across scenes. Victims include Raymond Workman, Dina Workman, Paul Clesson and spouse Neta, their son Paul Clesson Jr., Henrietta Cliff, and her daughter Kimberly.
The State Senate approved a $20 million annual pothole bill by a 43 vote roll call. Sen. R Budd Dwyer of Meadville urged Corry area residents to press for their share of patching funds while noting Route 426 resurfacing after a fatal crash last Sunday. Erie County highway officials described a six man crew and limited pothole work prior to the bill's passage.
A four legged deer fled into the woods after running onto Route 426 near the New York line, colliding with a northbound car driven by Joseph A. Oliver, 60, of Corry. The driver was uninjured. vehicle damage about $200. Police will not pursue the deer incident. The report also notes pothole patching is insufficient and comments on highway funding in Erie County. A toll free line for Governor Shapp’s office goes into service with questions on state government.
Ousted counsel John W. Dean III details memoranda claiming the White House kept an enemies list of politicians, journalists, union officials, and businessmen. He says questions from the White House sought to test immunity strategy and possible leaks, while acknowledging his own reporting through Haldeman and objecting to a $1 million wiretapping plan.
In Philadelphia, a new merit badge for 12 to 14 year olds called To Be A Woman sparks protests. Critics cite indoctrination into sex education and abortion, while supporters say it promotes female empowerment and informed personal choice.
Harrisburg AP reports Pennsylvania built a multi million fund to reimburse nonpublic school students but lacks a legal method to distribute it. A US Supreme Court ruling declared the program unconstitutional, leaving the $72 million fund in question and prompting plans to wind it up while debates on new approaches continue.
The Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross and contractor George Tinko signed a $42,000 contract to remodel the former Felver Market on East Main Street. Construction starts in about two weeks with occupancy planned by early September, housing RC offices and services including first aid, blood program, volunteers, disaster headquarters and United Fund functions. Funds come from the Bliss trusts, split between debt payoff and general operating budget, with most work to be handled locally.
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