16 Mar 1971
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1971
Page
1
An unclear OCR fragment mentions July, a new measure, and House actions. It appears to refer to a political or legislative context with references to a president or presiding figure and a person named S01 3, though details are garbled and unreadable.
South Vietnamese troops withdrew from Firebase Lolo nine miles southeast of Sepone Laos amid heavy North Vietnamese pressure. About 1,500 men of the 1st Infantry Division moved to Landing Zone Brawn after spiking artillery and leaving equipment behind. U S. B52 bombers struck Lolo area as Saigon officials disputed the withdrawal, while fighting suggested a broader retreat toward the border along Route 914.
City engineers and council examine historic Duane street orders from 1893 and 1896. They plan a survey to reduce the right of way from 58 feet toward about 2 to 27 feet, avoiding sidewalk space and clarifying property boundaries. The city will vacate parts of the 50 foot right of way to prevent house losses.
Rep. Charles J. Carney of Youngstown faces intense lobbying as 100 swing votes decide whether to fund the supersonic transport program. Pro-SST forces from Boeing and GE press for a yes, while environmental groups and local residents push for a no. Carney's stance hinges on his district's mood, with mail roughly split but leaning against the 1800 mph jet. John O’Shea leads a $360,000 campaign targeting about 100 pivotal members to secure approvals.
A special House committee in Harrisburg opens its welfare system inquiry with a closed session featuring Welfare Secretary Helene Wohlgemuth and deputies, Auditor General Robert P. Casey, and Treasurer Grace Sloan. First public hearings follow, with Gov. Shapp invited to testify. The probe will review emergency payments to verify legitimacy and detect fraud.
Rossin's Men’s Store downtown announces a going out of business sale as owners Mr and Mrs Lou Rossin liquidate after 27 years in Corry. They arrived in 1943 via Al’s Clothes Shop Meadville and 1960 sale from Albert Phillips. The couple expresses mixed feelings and plans to vacate when lease ends. In Erie County, PHRC directives prompt commissioners to review all county jobs for sex neutrality. they consider immediate review of all positions and possible legal action, with the county solicitor Mortimer Graham examining the document. A clause requires human relations commission approval for urgent appointments during investigations.
Six Army officers begin deliberations over Lt. William Calley Jr. guilt regarding the My Lai massacre on the third anniversary of the attack. Prosecutor Aubrey Daniel cites 102 victims while defense argues orders. Calley testifies he was at a ditch east of the village where 70 civilians were killed with estimates ranging 75 to 100 at the site.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission pro rated the lights project at Shady avenue crossing of the Erie Lackawanna Railroad. City solicitor Rozelle said a PUC fund will cover 5000 of the 12500 city share, reducing the outlay to 7500. Total project cost 23159 with county and railroad contributions detailed. A prior fatality sparked the safety upgrade amid local pressure from The Journal Jamestown Corporation and unions.
D English 28 of 115% First Ave bound over to Erie County court on larceny of gas amid proceedings for two postponed hearings. He also faces a suspected siphoning gas case at Rogers Structural Steel Co. last month. Auer noted police wait for State Lab results on larceny of city station keys and a separate case of larceny of airplane equipment at Lawrence Airport. A Fort Wayne owner may revive the airplane case once information arrives. A separate report notes a man shot to death in Pittsburgh.
Washington AP reports the economy again slowed in January with the Federal Reserve noting a 0.4 percent drop in industrial production after two prior gains. Auto output rose 8 percent but many durable and nondurable goods fell, pushing the index to 164.8 as of 1957-59 base, 5.6 percent below the 1969 peak, underscoring continued investment hesitancy and policy efforts. Cap. Kenneth W. Gates earned the Air Medal for missions in Southeast Asia and is stationed at Andersen AFB Guam with the Air Weather Service.
Corry’s Selective Service Board 64 faces relocation as Pennsylvania consolidates its 10 offices into 41. The Corry office will move to Erie, with local staffer Mrs. W.K. Shindledecker retiring rather than relocating. Other offices in Meadville and Erie also merge, while concerns rise over staffing and autonomy post consolidation.
City engineer David Johnson outlined plans for summer 1971 construction with paving of East South Street East Washington Street and First Avenue plus curb work from West Church Street to the airport. A major sanitary sewer will run from the treatment plant along Sciota Street to Hassell Road benefiting Random Road area. West Smith Street storm sewer work and Mead Park access are planned, alongside completion of a downtown sidewalk project.
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