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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1977
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment references Vietnam context with mentions of Hanoi, raids, and possible military actions. Key names and events are unclear, but signals a report on ongoing conflict activity and a Joint Task or Allied movement.
The Tate winter storm dumped wet snow and heavy rain from the Great Plains into Pennsylvania. Up to 10 inches fell east of Garland in Warren County, Kane reported eight, and Bradford five. Schools remained open in McKean County. no highway problems were reported. The storm triggered a flash flood watch as rivers could rise and rain fed streams.
William Hill, vice president of National Fuel Gas, told Corry Management Club that all gas usage bans will be lifted next Monday. He noted a partial lift earlier and explained rising energy costs and the high expense of supplying a full gas flow. Members praised the Q&A session as the best yet.
Washington reports President Carter ended the executive order blocking U S citizens from traveling to Cuba Vietnam North Korea and Cambodia. The policy had been renewed every two years and 27 years since travel to these countries was restricted. Travel using a U S passport was barred, not the travel itself.
Erie faces a negative image amid criticism from residents and outsiders. boosters defend the city, noting tourism and history, while observers blame stalled growth since the 1930s and a sense of unrealized aspirations. Local economy relies on tourism, with mixed sentiment about Erie’s future.
Harrisburg AP Auditor General Al Benedict announced findings of bid rigging, missing property, altered records, and improper expenses at Scotland School for Veterans Children in Franklin County. The probe cites food and supply irregularities, 23 of 27 air conditioners misused, and excessive carried leave, with a criminal investigation referred to the state Justice Department.
A Bear Lake woman Mary Kathleen Anderson 22 and her two children Samuel 5 and Jamie 3 were taken to WCA Hospital Jamestown New York after a one car accident in Freehold Township. Corry state police investigated the crash which sent the trio to hospital for treatment. The car hit a rough section of Route 958 possibly causing a flat tire and left the road flipping over. Damage to the car was estimated at 1600.
Frank Anthony takes over the former Marty's Pontiac Buick at 37 West South Street and renames it Anthony's Pontiac Buick. An upgrading workshop, improved service and repair, and a stock of new and used cars are planned with a grand opening aimed for April 1.
Washington AP report shows February consumer prices rising one percent the largest monthly gain in 2½ years. Weather disrupted food supplies with a 20.9 percent spike in fresh vegetables. gasoline and fuels also climbed. Nonfood prices rose seven-tenths of a percent, services six-tenths, while overall CPI reached 177.1 versus a 1967 baseline of 100. Real spendable earnings edged higher as wages rose and hours increased.
President Carter faces a likely Senate Finance Committee vote in favor of his $50 per person tax rebate amid party loyalty defections and a stiff Senate floor fight. A final committee vote could occur today as panel members rejected a separate permanent tax cut alternative. Independence Byrd and Republicans joined in opposition to the plan.
Firemen responded to a 10 30 am alarm at the Harold M Randall residence on West Smith street extension at the city line when a defective stove pipe started the blaze. Loss to building and contents was 3000 dollars. Volunteers laid 1550 feet of supply line and 550 feet of hand line. Crews returned at 12 55 pm.
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