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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1971
Page
4
Spot Line O Ads notes a VFW meeting on Tuesday May 11 at 8 p m for officer nominations and elections. Anthony's Auto Parts advertises ventilated air cushions and summer accessories at 802 North Center Street with phone 604 7731. Children’s letters section follows.
British biologist Jon Tinker warns in New Scientist that crocodiles face extinction worldwide unless actions curb skin use by the fashion industry. He urges conservation measures and stricter trade controls to protect remaining populations and prevent unsustainable harvesting.
Letters warn that SB 230 would repeal the 40 ft trailer limit, allow up to 48 ft trailers and 55 ft overall length. Supporters say larger trucks would worsen road hazards, pollution, and wear on highways, while opponents urge citizens to defeat the bill. A second letter asks Corry Area High students about dress code reforms at Eisenhower, seeking opinions on enforcement, freedom, and revisions.
Fredonia College students approved a mandatory student activity fee by 10 to 1 after a referendum held last weekend. The tally was 1,743 in favor to 183 against with absentee ballots counted. The $33.50 semester fee funds the Student Government Association and supports cultural and social programs.
The News Today reports hospital activity at Corry Memorial with multiple admissions and discharges including Todd seven months, Mrs. Lyle Akam, Richard eleven, and several others. A birth at Corry Memorial announces A son to Lyle W Akam and Margaret Ziegler. An Erie transfer is noted for patient A'son. A ballot item assesses athletic programs with strong student support.
Francis R. Wetherhold of Reading is named assistant county supervisor for the Farmers Home Administration at the Corry office serving Erie and Warren Counties. He will process and service loans to qualified farmers and rural housing loans to non farm residents. He is a 1970 Penn State agronomy graduate who married Margaret Steuer on May 1 and now lives in Columbus.
ERIE PA AP the Erie Construction Council reports a strike by about 450 craft workers has minimally disrupted major local construction. Picket lines were scarce with other trades still at work while bricklayers plumbers pipefitters and sheetmetal workers seek hourly raises from 8.00 to 7.02 and 7.47 respectively. The council has offered 6 percent and consulted federal wage guidelines amid Nixon alerts. Negotiations have broken off.
In North Creek New York two locomotives and nine freight cars derailed when rails failed beneath a 35 car D and H train. Emergency crews from Union City Hospital and ambulance services were listed in the notice alongside local residents.
Amtrak denied including Erie in passenger routes though Congressman Joseph Vigorito had claimed the opposite after a garbled release. He said officials later clarified Erie was not a stop, leaving local officials and voters uncertain about future rail service. The dispute underscores frustration over inconsistent Amtrak communications.
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