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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1972
Page
1
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Gov. Shapp proposed a 6.052 billion dollar budget for 1972 73 to begin July. The plan avoids new taxes while cutting inflationary strain and calls for a revenue sharing of 73 million to Pennsylvania counties for courts prisons and mental health and child welfare. It expects 1 044 billion from a 6 percent sales tax and 989 million from a 2.3 percent income tax.
Harrisburg AP The Shapp administration outlines a hold the line budget that adds 3242 positions across state agencies. About 2200 would go to welfare services with reductions in other departments. New hires also target state police and corrections while salaries cover half a year, costing about 9.3 million. The plan bases on trimming ineligibles and shifting priorities, withVIP raises left unsettled and no money allocated.
Postal investigators probe Sunday night burglary at Warren Post Office. Loss described as something less than 5,000 in stamps and cash, with no money orders missing. Postmaster Frank Fago cites $ and mentions four safes and vault repairs may exceed the theft. Two suspect vehicles with Ohio plates sought. a three state alert issued.
Harrisburg report says Gov Shapp advocates exempting public schools from state milk controls. Sen Tilghman says he will introduce legislation to allow milk purchases by schools through competitive bidding, echoing the governor and projecting annual savings of about 4.4 million dollars.
Two years after the March 29 1970 Corry fire at the Sherwin Williams store five volunteer firefighters died rescuing others. Richard Brigham David Apps Loren Shreve Jon Miller and Dennis Rockafellow are remembered by the Stanford Hose Company and city crews whose lives were dedicated to service.
The Federal Aviation Administration allocated $135000 for airport construction in Waynesburg yesterday, signaling federal support for local aviation infrastructure improvements. The funding aims to enhance runway facilities and related services at the regional airport.
Bombs killed two people in Limavady and damaged stores while Protestant mobs burned two Catholic homes and drove residents from others in Belfast and Portadown. British troops used armored cars as violence flared after Britain ordered direct rule ending 32 months of Ulster fighting. Catholic residents feared a Protestant backlash as London moved to dissolve the provincial government.
The Corry Area Industrial Development Corporation signed a $1,000 check to exercise an option on 110 acres at the top of South Center street hill, with part to host a 50 unit multifamily housing project. The deed includes $16,000 HUD funding for five acres. the rest is CAIDC ownership for future development or speculation.
On December 14 1965 civic leaders heard Erie County planner Christopher Capotis say urban renewal hinges on guts. The first building to go is the Boston House across from the Sombrero Room as part of Route 277 rerouting and Fourth Ward renewal. Seven years of permitting and paperwork followed the promise of a maze of forms. The next demolitions target the George Hartley property behind the Boston House with completion of both razings in sight.
Two area youths were treated and released from Corry Memorial Hospital after a one car crash two miles south of Bear Lake at 6 30 p m. Charles Davis 17 and Kathy Davis 14 both of R D 1 Col um bus were passengers and injured when the car rolled over. The driver Mark Morton 16 of R D 1 Bear Lake said he was forced off the road by another vehicle. police have no description and investigations continue. Vehicle damage set at 100 dollars. Also two tractor trailers collided at the underpass near Columbus at 9 30 a m causing 505 dollars in damage. Lynn H Christ 31 of R D 1 Sidman Pa stopped his rig and Thomas A Fitzgerald 24 of Youngsville attempted to pass and struck Christ s trailer. No injuries reported.
The Public Utility Commission weighs safety measures at Union City West High street crossing after 17 year old Joy McGuire died in a Feb 2 car train crash. Erie Lackawanna promises whistle sounds. officials study west county crossings for formal safety recommendations amid community safety concerns.
Meadville officials corrected an agenda error that suggested advertising for a fire house and sidewalk on the Porter Street bridge. The proper wording referred to hose for House and sidewalk repairs on the Porter Street bridge, noting talk of a northern Fire Station near Dick Hose Volunteer Fire Hall.
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