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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1972
Page
6
Seventh grader Creighton Fenn of Seattle took the written portion of a civil service test to become a plumber yesterday. His father, also a plumber, expects no trouble. Creighton will take the mechanical part later this month after three years of work under his father's direction. Seattle has no age limit for licensed plumbers.
Letter writer Denzel Philips of Corry argues veterans deserve respect for serving in World War I and condemns those who dodged service. He says those who fled or died fighting remain true Americans and warns against welcoming deserters back, suggesting some could stay in Canada.
Sylvester J. Schall of Meadville to be arraigned and have a preliminary hearing Wednesday March 29 at 10 am before District Justice Wesley Sliter. Schall, owner of Meadville Fireworks Co., faces eight Act 537 violations including no license no permit to buy or sell explosives and illegal disposal. A group of youths charged with theft of explosives from Schall storage at Littles Corners were arrested after a crash at Guys Mills Friday night February 25, injuring one seriously.
Terrance Lee Jennings a 21 year old San Diego man described as an alleged fugitive from California was captured after a high speed chase and gun battle with Allegheny County deputies. His car crashed into a utility pole in Pittsburgh Hill District after firing two shots at officers. An FBI link tied a parked car to Jennings and he faced San Diego charges of armed robbery assault with a deadly weapon auto larceny and jumping bail plus local charges of assault with intent to kill assault and battery on an officer and firearms violations.
Erie Lakelands Racing Association received a verbal third party offer to buy Commodore Downs in Fairview. President Richard E. King Jr. said the bid, linked to Edward DeBartolo, was preliminary and not in writing. The track is 60 percent finished near I 90 with openings delayed to July 1. $2 million invested so far.
Harrisburg AP reports a $30 million rate increase sought by Pennsylvania Power & Light Co will not take effect before March 29 as the Public Utility Commission asks for more time to decide. The delay applies to 628,000 customers across 29 counties. a $12 million portion of the original $42 million request was allowed to take effect conditionally last May.
Actor Cary Grant sues Esquire magazine and Forum Sportswear for 3 million dollars in U S District Court claiming a full page Esquire ad used his likeness and name without consent, implying endorsement of the clothing shown. A new denomination named Church of Whats Happening Now is founded in Washington with Rev Sister Imogene Williams leading.
Pennsylvania DOT reminds drivers that as of March 26 the reportable property damage figure rises from 100 to 200 under Act 7 signed by Governor Shapp. Accidents before March 26 follow the old 100 threshold and require prompt reporting with penalties for noncompliance. Local and state police file reports, enabling cross reference of accidents.
New Orleans AP reports singer Jaye P Morgan 40 and drummer Peter Donald 7 were charged with possession of marijuana after customs agents found more than two ounces while en route to San Juan Puerto Rico. They were released on 1500 bond each and continued on their trip, calling it a misunderstanding.
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