Spring Creek fugitive escapes courthouse ruse in Erie County
Edward English, 29, fled minutes before trial on a larceny charge in Erie County court. A massive manhunt followed in Spring Creek area, with 34 troopers, a jet helicopter, and ground search across swamp and brush near the cemetery. By nightfall they had only hair clues and traces of his movements, suggesting he cut his hair to disguise himself. Continued on back page.
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Erie County
Spring Creek
Edward English
Corry
Spring Creek Cemetery
Ecie
Cemetery Road
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English
Shapp proposes $3.3 billion general fund budget for PA
Governor Shapp asks legislature to approve a 1971 72 budget totaling 5.7 billion with a general fund of 3.3 billion costing an average 500 per Pennsylvanian. The plan includes a personal income tax and a higher sales tax, with major increases for education welfare and road work and a shift toward streamlining state services.
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Harrisburg
Shapp
General Fund
House
Senate
Executive Mansion
Pennsylvania
Corry Area Joint School Faces Cash Crunch Hard Times
The Corry Area Joint School Committee met amid severe funding shortfalls as state subsidies dwindle. A mid month payroll of about 140000 must be met with little cash on hand with April ending at 85000 in the treasury. Bills total 14000 with only 8000 available. Business Manager S E Anderson warned all six districts face borrowing to cover the end of month payroll and urged selective borrowing among districts.
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Corry
Sparta
Jointure
Jointure Treasury
S.E. Anderson
Joint Committee
Anderson
Two Way Radio Link Helps Officers In Woods Search
A police manhunt unfolds with radios guiding units and a tracking dog through a swamp. Officers coordinate in whispers, tracking a scent as the dog moves between trees and personnel, describing clothing and paths while pursuing a possible suspect.
Injunction Filed To Halt Merger Meetings In Erie County
Attorney Jack Wingerter filed an injunction and writ of mandamus in Erie County court for the Sparta district to stop further interim operating committee meetings of the proposed Corry Area Jointure Sparta merged district. The suit argues the Feb 15 deadline for convening the merger was mandatory, not advisory, under the School Reorganization Act.
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Corry
Wingerter
Sparta
Corry Area High School gym courses align with state mandates
Corry Area Joint School Committee reviewed the high school's physical education program after a winter dispute over whether varsity athletes must take gym. Curriculum director LeRoy Peck outlined that state rules require two weekly gym periods in junior and senior high, with a planned course structure and new equipment. The issue centered on scheduling two sessions, as back to back classes are not allowed, though Peck noted sessions can occur the same day with proper separation for dressing and showering.
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Corry Area High School
Corry Area
LeRoy Peck
CAHS
Peck
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