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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1977
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references claims tied to a sheriff and a controller file with amounts around 291.8 and 472.46 plus lodging. No coherent event or entities fully identifiable from the readable portion.
Fragmentary text notes a national figure connected to subpolice affairs and a disturbing notice dated the 28th. The source mentions Frank and police involvement, but details are unclear.
Amelia Nugent reports on the Curtis Fundamental School of Clearwater as one of 42 nationwide devoted to core basics. Despite its age and location in a black Deep South neighborhood, parents travel long distances to attend. The school promises 20 percent of day in language arts and 10 or more hours in arithmetic, plus social studies geography civics art gym science, with strict discipline and a new staff under a respected principal.
A freight train collided with a grain truck at a crossing north of Delphia Indiana. Three people were killed and one seriously injured. More than 30 cars derailed as a methane gas tanker exploded into flames. A photo shows the truck buried beneath derailed train cars.
Wiley Barnes becomes the secretary’s Personal Assistant to the Secretary (Special Activities) in a new Health, Education and Welfare post. He will manage the secretary’s mess, handle budgeting, and supervise the kitchen while participating in high level policy discussions and meals for VIPs. He has served two weeks with meals for three VIP groups and will work under discretionary funds for official occasions.
The Supreme Court tells Congress it may pass laws that treat women differently from men if a purpose justifies the difference. A 5 to 4 decision upheld higher benefits for retired women in some cases while striking down dependency proofs for widowers, with dissenters noting the tricky distinctions between the two rulings. Justice Burger and three others expressed delight in the win but acknowledged difficulty in separating the two opinions.
A heavy storm dumped up to 18 inches of wet snow across Northeastern Pennsylvania causing widespread power outages. About 8,500 customers remained without electricity by early morning as officials cited fallen limbs and deep drifts hindering repairs. State police reported a jackknife crash on Interstate 80 near Lewisburg with westbound lanes closed overnight. Rain in eastern PA led to minor floods and stalled traffic.
City police investigated two burglaries reported yesterday by Henry Fosburgh of 16 Maple Avenue and Randy Fuchs of 9 Shea Street. The Fosburgh garage was broken into and a dozen eggs valued at $1 stolen. at the Fuchs home pennies totaling $14.20 were taken. Authorities suggest hungry youths may be responsible.
Corry City Council moved to develop part of the Worth street landfill area into a softball field. Work had begun unofficially, with field readiness targeted for this season. Barbara Mack, Parks and Public Property Director, will outline the use schedule and rules at the April 4 meeting. Play is planned to begin May 2 with league and public access several days weekly.
Miss Florence Barty, longtime resident of the town, passed away yesterday after a brief illness. She was a former teacher at Central School and an active member of the Rotary Club. Services are pending at the family church with burial at Riverside Cemetery. She is survived by two sisters and a brother.
The city plans $160,000 in planned sanitary sewer work this year while facing financing challenges. It holds $201,610 in accounts and has liens on properties to be paid. a sheriff sale option is eyed to collect older assessments. Council considers a new revolving fund and prioritizes projects on Random Road, Macadam Hill, Hatch Street, and West Washington York Streets.
In Washington AP report the Democratic Senate moves swiftly to back Carter's election law package including public financing of congressional campaigns while some Republicans led by Sen. Packwood oppose it. Other GOP critics target voter registration changes and broader reforms in the Carter plan.
Harrisburg AP Maj Gen Harry Mier Jr head of Pennsylvania National Guard appeared for a hearing on alleged misuse of military equipment and personnel The newly formed Military Affairs Committee halted its inquiry minutes after it began voting 5 8 against questioning Mier The senator chairing the panel John J Sweeney faced a partisan split over pursuing the criminal aspects of the case and Mier prepared to invoke the Fifth Amendment endangered by FBI federal grand jury and state justice department investigations
The 12 year transportation program omits Corry area highways while Erie urban projects dominate. Fourteen projects across Crawford Warren and surrounding areas focus on bridge replacements and widening, with Erie County Fieldhouse parking among listed items.
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