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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1976
Page
1
Bulls pull off a tight victory in the Mel 10N sale event as authorities report a brisk, competitive bidding sequence. Key teams and traders engaged in a heated exchange with notable activity from Cow Bulls and associates amid regional market movement.
Veteran highway supervisors blame state inaction for road decay from potholes and crumbling blacktop to overworked crews and backlogs. They cite limited hours, long waits, backlogged resurfacing, and reliance on contractors as evidence of systemic mismanagement by PennDOT and state leadership.
The deficit bound postal operations to possible bankruptcy within a year unless Treasury grants new loans. Bailor told the Senate Post Office Committee that action must come within two to four months to avoid further service cuts as deliveries in 10 East Coast cities drop to once daily. House committee planned hearings on abolishing the Postal Rate Commission amid criticism of delays contributing to the deficit. Bailor cited a projected 1.5 billion dollar loss and noted delays in rate changes that held back a 13 cent letter rate last December.
Twenty nine officers from two agencies across eleven counties complete a 12 week Municipal Police Training Course at the State Police Northwestern Training Center. Graduation is at 1 30 p m in Allegheny College's Fine Arts Building Meadville. Frederick E Corbett of Corry Police will graduate, marking near completion for the local department. Pending attendees for April 12 include William Stroup and Daniel McClellan.
Diane M. Baker of Corry, age 18, was treated at Corry Memorial Hospital for injuries after a single vehicle crash in Spartansburg. The car, driven by Fred W. Tracey of Centerville, left the road and struck a utility pole, causing power lines to fall. Tracey was uninjured. vehicle damage was listed at $700. Police investigated with Sparta volunteers and Penelec crews clearing the site.
Personnel from Michael Baker Inc Rochester Pa began a flood plain study to identify parts of the city at risk of high water. The effort aims to map vulnerable zones and guide planning and safety measures for future flood events.
Corry state police report an unusual hit and run on Route 417 in Cherrytree. A tractor trailer knocked down two mailboxes owned by Paul Rush and Sarah Stearns, each valued at 15 dollars. The driver paid for one mailbox but left without identifying himself, and may be from Georgia. The owners may have to split the loss if the trucker cannot be located.
AP reports One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest dominates the 48th Academy Awards winning best picture and top acting honors for Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher. Milos Forman earns best director as Jaws and Barry Lyndon claim multiple awards. Burns delivers memorable acceptance while Pickford receives a special Oscar.
The Pennsylvania House voted 141 to 49 to override Gov. Shapp’s veto on antibusing legislation. The bill would require assignment to the nearest school unless parents consent to a different school. Senate override is uncertain and Shapp warned the bill may invite federal court intrusion and cripple the Human Relations Commission.
Patricia Hearst, already convicted of bank robbery, was arraigned on 11 felony counts including kidnapping, assault and robbery. The May 1974 incident involved shooting a Glendale sporting goods store to aid the Harrises’ escape, with two kidnappings and a car theft. Hearst must enter pleas April 14 as she awaits bank robbery sentencing. Attorney Al Johnson doubted she will be tried.
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