Tax Hikes for Pecatin Teresi district push 4.5 mill teachers pay raise
At a recent Pecatin Teresi meeting trustees approved a 4 1/2 mill property tax increase to fund teacher raises. The new budget totals 4 026 048 dollars, up 602 667 from last year, with teacher salaries rising to 2 455 720 dollars. The district ends the year with a 200 000 dollar balance as work begins on a vocational technical facility and a new Sparta Spring Creek elementary school with state and federal aid.
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Pecatin Teresi Itala
Joel
Elgin
Spring Creek
Sparta
Ford Seeks Rebound as Primary Season Races Reshape Nomination
The Associated Press notes Ford and Reagan clash in West Virginia while Carter and Church launch uphill campaigns in Nebraska and Connecticut. Voter turnout appears light as 25 GOP delegates are chosen in district races and the long nomination path narrows toward the convention. Byrd also runs in a crowded Democratic field amid delegate allocations.
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Ford
Reagan
West Virginia
Connecticut
Nebraska
A Checkless Society In Progressive Cashless Push
Denver reports a move toward a cashless economy as checks decline in pockets of Arizona New Mexico and surrounding areas. Officials warn of higher consumer prices and credit card profits while privacy and record-keeping concerns grow. BankAmericard and Master Charge lead the campaign.
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Denver
Rei
Sie
Otry
BankAmericard and
Master Charge
Slate First Stages Of School Site Hunt
The Corry Area School District forms a site committee for the Sparta Spring Creek Elementary school project. James Barats of Rossi Associates will chair the panel with school board, student and public representatives. The May 14 first meeting aims to streamline site data ahead of a public hearing.
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Sparta
Spring ‘Creek
Jame Barats
Rossi Associates
Mittee
Iy Mith
Bennett
Ambassador Assassinated in Paris by Che Guevara Brigade
Bolivian Ambassador to France Gen Joaquin Zenteno Anaya, 53, killed near the Seine as he walked to his car. The Che Guevara Brigade claimed responsibility, linking the hit to the group’s alleged role in the Guevara capture and a prior ambush on Capt. Bartolome Garcia Plata Valle. Police had no comment.
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Paris
France
Ernesto
Che"’ Guevara
Che ‘Guevara
Joaquin Zenteno Anaya
Bolivia
Pointblank
Partes
Seine River
Che Guevara Brigade
Iteno Anaya
Bartolome Garcia Plata Valle
Meat Probe and Presidential Primary Chaos in 1976 Scene
The article sketches a chaotic mix of topics from a meat probe in Boston to evolving banking cards like BankAmericard and Master Charge. It notes political races in West Virginia and Connecticut with Carter Udall Wallace as contenders, details voting times, and campaigns by Ford Reagan and Church across Nebraska and California, including a late telecast remark about odds.
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West Virginia
Alabama
Washington
Jackson
Carter
Acason
Udall
Wallace
Connecticut
Nebraska
Ford
Reagan
California
Ron Nelsen
Plains
Church
City May Budget Ree Funds In ’77
Councilwoman Barbara Mack urged a dedicated annual park and recreation budget of 4000 to 5000 dollars to plan regular facilities. City Engineer David Johnson noted rising demand among youths for more recreation. Plans cited include Mead Park tennis courts worth 28000 dollars and Worth Street ballfield, with ice skating area proposed for winter.
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Barbara Mack
Mead Park
Worth Street
Mack
Two-Year Traffic Light Project Nears End in Corry
Corry city council may end a two year effort to replace lights at seven intersections after $70,494 bid to Municipal Sales Company of Bethel Park, Pa. The project stalled by 1975 due to material shortages and delays. Only a few days of work remain. council warns it will hire another contractor if daily progress stops. The $22,000 balance will be paid only after completion and PennDOT inspection.
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Grice
Sey
Tey
Municipal
Penndot
Council To Decide On Revenue Spending
City Council discussed General Revenue Sharing funds and the need to file a planned use report before each entitlement period. City Administrator Robert Grice outlined proposed projects such as salt storage, curb repairs, storm sewers, reservoir access, and fence upgrades amid potential funding changes.
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Robert Grice
CMY
Council
Apecta Freignit
Office of Revenue Sharing
Grice
Shady Avenue
Washington Street
First Avenue
Mott and
Clinton
Auditor Finds Principal In Wrong Job
Corry Area School District moved to replace Conelway Principal Vincent Montoro after a state auditor found he served as principal without proper credentials. Superintendent Kreps Jr. outlined options including a teaching role or paying a state fine estimated at 44,5000 annually to retain him. The board elected to reassign Montoro to a teaching position.
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Conelway School
Corry Area
Vincent Montoro
Conelway
Montoro
Charles Kreps Jr
Krepps
Civil Rights Commission Faults Unions for Discrimination
The U S Civil Rights Commission says unions in building trades and trucking still limit minority and female employment despite laws and programs. It cites referrals, membership rules, and apprenticeship requirements as discriminatory, urges unions to set hiring goals, and proposes federal action including license revocation for noncompliance.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Con
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Aledo
Sparta Township
William Helmintoller
Corry
Melvin Messenger
Columbus
Roger of
Margaret Morrow
Robert Joy
Wayne Township
Rex Ireland
Charles W. Kreps Jr
Associated Press
Pearesenter
Ronald Reinetti
Nomins- Carter
Len. Frank Church
Corry ‘Area
Fea
Weil Ovata
Board of Education
George Nishan
Army Academy of Health Services
Senate
Boston
Odo
Charles Sonen
SankAmericard Tg
Entree
BankAmericard
BankAmericaid
Interbank
Signet
Eis
Journal
Civil Rights Commission
Washington (Or
U.s
Robert A. Georgine
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