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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1975

Page

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Fragmentary OCR Note on Local Event

Fragmented line shows partial words suggesting a local event or notice. No clear names, dates, places, or actions are readable to identify a concrete item or outcome.

General State led and two cars collide injuring children

A garbled report notes a collision involving a state lead car and two other vehicles near Hun 2 driver Lor Alexandria. Children and Robert were among those affected, with injuries described as resulting from the incident.

Cal State

Political Races Here Promise Little Action

In Erie County 12 candidates filed petitions for county commissioner posts amid a crowd in Corry reacting to city vacancies. Races include district justice steeplechase potential and contests for register of wills treasurer clerk of courts district attorney and coroner. Incumbents Hill and Rzymek face challengers while other seats show mixed opposition.

Erie County Corry W. Porter Auer William O. Hill Jr Louis Rzymek Leo Weir David DeHaven Michael Flatley Walter Kwitowski Vera Sayre Donald Ryan Lloyd Eller Karl Boyes James Ketcham W. Eugene Mitchell William P. Waterhouse East Irving Street Register of Wills Neil McLaughlin Robert Cooney Frederick LaJohn Byron J. Clapper James Klemm Paul Demchak Armand J. Chimenti Louis A. Colussi S. Bobby Daneek Robert Chase Dem George M. Schroeck John W. English Jr Roger M. Fischer Ronald S. Schwarts Timothy M. Skarupski Waterhouse Fischer Skarupski Merle E. Wood Leon S. Rzepka Rita Downey

Settlement ends dispatch dispute with Corry firemen

The city and International Firefighters Association Local 2102 reach a settlement over dispatching duties at fire station number one. Drivers lose the extra $260 annual pay, receive back pay, and gains hinge on rural departments joining the Corry unit. Six drivers participate. outcome affects Elgin Beaverdam and Sparta fire calls and potential additions of Spring Creek and Columbus.

City Fire Department Elgin-Beaverdam Volunteer Hose Company Sparta Fire Department Spring Creek Columbus Corry International Firefighters Association William Halfast Robert Grice

Flood Control Funds Fail to Stem Damage Rise

Washington AP GAO reports a $ billion federal flood control investment has not halted rising flood losses. Over 40 years annual damages exceed $1 billion and could triple by 2000. State and local development limits and federal agencies ignoring flood-hazard evaluation hinder progress. Texa s housing project approved amid flood risk illustrates the issue.

Washington Congress General Accounting Office GAO Department of Housing and Urban Developments Texas

Stans Pleads Guilty To Campaign Law Violations

Former Commerce Secretary Maurice H. Stans pleaded guilty to five misdemeanor counts for violating campaign laws while leading Nixon’s 1972 reelection finance committee. He called the violations unintentional and said he relied on good faith judgments. A sentencing date was not set, with potential penalties up to a year in jail and $1,000 fine per count, though unlikely.

Washington Commerce Maurice H. Stans Richard M. Nixon Nixon Stans Finance Committee U.S John Lewis Smith

No New Taxes Budget Called Fake by GOP Leaders

Harrisburg AP reports Republican floor leader Richard Frame calls Gov. Shapp's $5.47 billion budget a fake, accusing the plan of using a 15 month fiscal year to mask deficits. H. Jack Seltzer warns of a $400 million tax load next year, while Shapp defends cuts and limited new programs to meet revenue projections. The plan shifts the fiscal year from July 1 1975 to Sept 20 1976 with a 3 month extension and a projected surplus of $3 million under administration estimates. Speaker Herbert Fineman says the document is unacceptable for failing to adequately fund or plan for needed programs.

Harrisburg Shapp Tle Richard Frame Frame H. Jack Seltzer House Appropriations Committee Shap Seltzer House Herbert Fineman Philadelphia

Citizens Voice Concerns On Corry Area Schools

Residents of Sparransburg met in three sessions with J David Rossi an educational planner from Chautauqua based firm to discuss any aspect of the Corry Area School District. More than 60 citizens spoke on topics from busing to discipline as the district begins its education plan input phase.

Corry Area Spartansburg J. David Rossi Rossi

Accidental Death Prompts PSP Probe

Clarence E. Pete Nichols 99 of Spartansburg died after a snow truck incident near his home on Feb 26. Police investigated as possible accidental death after an autopsy was planned at Corry Memorial Hospital. Nichols helped pull a neighbor’s truck when a chain jammed the tractor hitch, causing the vehicle to back up and pin him. He was taken to CMH where he died of a lung blood clot.

Spartansburg Clarence E Pete’’ Nichols A.D. 2 Corry Memorial Hospital Corry Erie County James St. George St. George Nichols Frank Nichols Pull Harry Graves R.D. 2 Graves CMH Eldred Township Warren County Sparta Township Hire-Crawford Chumly State Police

Growing Up Without Ever Having a Job

A University of Pennsylvania economist warns that about 65 percent of black teenagers face unemployment, risking a generation entering adulthood without work. He cites 870,000 of 880,000 black youths aged 16 to 19 jobless, noting far higher rates than white teens. Local figures warn of discouraged workers and rising inner-city crime.

Lee Linder Associated Press Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania America Bernard Anderson Penn Wharton School of Finance and Commerce Anderson US Labor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics United States Andrew G. Freeman Philadelphia Urban League Mary Jane Urbansky League

American airlift resumes as Phnom Penh bombardment continues

In Phnom Penh heavy shelling of the airport persisted as the U S airlift of rice resumes after a brief curtailment. Gen Sak Su Sakhan was sworn in as commander and Lon Nol faced cabinet reshuffle rumors while U S sorties continued with C130s delivering ammo and fuel.

Phnom Penh Cambodia Neak Luong Baban U.S Saigon Thailand

Hope To Avoid High Gas Tax and Quotas in Energy Deal

Washington AP A key Democrat aims to dodge a 40 cent gasoline tax and oil import quotas this year as energy talks between President Ford and Congress proceed. Rep. Ullman said a five cent hike next year is likelier, with hearings wrapping Monday and House action targeted by mid April before Easter recess. He noted other Ways and Means members oppose the steep rise, fearing harm to the economy. The panel plans to finish decisions on the energy bill then.

Washington Ford Congress al Uiman D-Ore House Ways and Means Ullman Senate Finance Committee

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