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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1975
Page
1
Tornadoes ripped Omaha and rural northeast Nebraska, killing three residents and injuring hundreds as property damage topped millions. Gov. Exon called the losses devastaing with 600 homes destroyed and 1000 damaged while National Guardsmen patrolled 3400 blocks to deter looting.
HUD officials will present a 138000 check to Mayor Mary Ann Kibler as the first of five hold harmless payments tied to Pittsburgh's downtown urban renewal. The money comes from the Fourth Ward project performance and funds plans to revamp downtown from rail lines to Clinton Street with demolitions for parking and a retail complex. Charles Heinz and William Costello will deliver the check. Progress is expected this year. SUES TAVERN PITTSBURGH (AP) Joseph Hinkel, 25, sues two taverns claiming they served him beer while intoxicated, leading to a state that caused an auto crash injuring him.
Erie County judges urge consolidating prothonotary clerk of courts and register of wills under one appointed administrator to cut costs and streamline operations. The panel will decide on county government changes with voters to weigh final approval.
About 60 college-bound seniors at Seton Hall Preparatory School were ordered to cut their hair by Monday or risk suspension and possible graduation denial. Father William Giblin, the headmaster, said warnings won’t be issued and all 206 seniors were inspected after an assembly, with diplomas held over the grooming issue.
Washington AP reports signs Ford will receive only partial funding for his Vietnam refugee program which may run out next week. Ford seeks 507 million dollars to resettle about 135000 South Vietnamese, with lawmakers split on full funding and interim aid.
State Auditor Robert Casey released an unfavorable 1972-73 audit of Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit No. 5 finding insufficient signatures on payments and missing manual signatures filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Minutes lacked itemized bills. recommendations urge three officer signatures and proper filing under school code and public officials act.
Lori Ann Whitehill, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gary Whitehill of R D 2 Titusville, was found dead at about 7 30 p m in a second floor bedroom of the family home. Death was caused by a gunshot wound to the head with a high powered rifle nearby. Coroner Jonathan Hutchinson ruled the death as self inflicted with state police from Corry investigating.
The Journal reports that Sen. Hugh Scott's office confirms 122000 is allocated for Union City Dam 1975 operation and maintenance. The completed dam will form a lake 11 miles long, 2300 acres in area, with no federal recreation facilities. Local landowners led by Harry Walther pursue easements to allow private recreation facilities along the water. Walther has sent the proposal to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for review.
The Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association announced that Dan McEldawney of The Journal won a first place photo award for a shot of an Elgin Beaverdam fireman at a fire scene. The image shows an exhausted firefighter as he dons a new air mask, continuing a Journal awards tradition spanning 15 years in PNPA competition.
Washington AP report notes top Republicans convening to organize President Ford's 1976 bid. Dean Burch leads initial efforts planning campaign committee, manager, fundraising, and primary entry. Ford asserts candidacy in legal terms and pledges continuation of eight years of GOP policy including Vietnam war defense.
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