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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1977
Page
1
A city explains the shift from a flat sewer charge to a consumption based system tied to the water meter. The change aims for equity, with industry and residents charged by use, and a proposed breakeven budget, addressing rising costs since 1973. The story notes a planned sewer plant overhaul and compares 1976 and 1977 bills.
The Journal reports five speed limit signs from Corry to New York, contradicting claims by Peter Smaltz and Sgt. Edward Pass. Signs include 45 mph on Macadam Hill roads, 35 mph near Crosscut road, 20 mph for soft shoulders, and 45 mph at the New York State line, with curve warnings noted.
President Carter earns praise from Rep. Ullman and Sen. Long for early welfare reform goals while delaying formal proposals to allow state and public input. Health secretary Califano calls reform a domestic political "Middle East" as details and costs remain to be worked out.
Mead Park tennis courts opened after final payment of 53 007 to the contractor minus a 500 penalty for a ten day overrun. Council approved bids for a new pickup for the Water Department and a larger ring device for the Streets Department grader. It also approved janitorial bid rebid and discussed hiring a federal job program Janitor, approved fire truck drivers contract negotiations, and underwrote Ken Sorenson’s travel up to 200 dollars.
The Sparta School district averted a $41,000 sprinkler upgrade by reaching a Harrisburg compromise. A smoke detector system costing about $4,000 will be installed by staff within 99 days to cover the upcoming term. An additional exit will be opened in the admin building rear wall for fire safety.
Councilman Schwab criticized Prime Builders over mud, floods, and erosion on Spring Street Hill. The city cannot tax the project yet, awaiting completion in about a year, while residents consider a civil case for negligence over an incomplete erosion plan and halted channeling into storm sewers.
State police fire mar shals join investigation after a mobile home in Freehold Township Warren County burned last night. Wayne Powers owned the 8 by 35 foot trailer on Dead Man's Run two miles south of Route 6. No occupants were present. Neighbors reported the blaze at 8 30 p m and Wrightsville Volunteer Fire Department fought the fire with Columbus sending two trucks and nine men. The trailer was gutted with an estimated loss of 500 dollars. An open profane heater was found, prompting arson checks by fire marshals. Investigation continues.
Conrail redid a long unused siding to the steel plant after being unaware the track had been removed. Rogers official George Black alerted the railroad that large ree beams would ship, prompting service to resume near Oil City and Titusville as crews adjust rail alignments and yard access across multiple towns.
Harrisburg lawmakers earmark a total of $1.1 million for the Emergency Care Research Institute over two years despite health officials opposing the funding. Health Secretary Leonard Bachman and Deputy Health Secretary Morton Rosen question the use of the funds while lawmakers press for continued ECRI services, with final approval pending.
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