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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1968
Page
3
Workers from W L Dunn Construction Co remove and repair Corry’s Route 6 bypass after portions collapsed months post opening. Investigators cite road salt and faulty construction. repairs ordered at contractor’s expense. Journal photo by Endsley.
Harrisburg AP reports the Senate Education Committee chair says a compromise on the public school teachers pay raise bill is unlikely this week. House and Senate talks over 54 million versus 36 million allocations face hurdles. A possible 40 to 45 million figure emerges as talks continue with a short recess.
ERIE The Erie County Federation of Sportsmen Clubs plans a 15 page report on water pollution to be presented to the President's Water Pollution Advisory Board May 24. A board tour of the lake by airplane was canceled for time. County officials and sportsmen attend the advisory hearing at the Flying Carpet Motor Lodge near Greater Pittsburgh Airport. The hearing seeks methods to reduce pollution in Lake Erie and the Ohio River watershed. DeHaven said the report will be released when the hearing begins.
An AP survey finds Pennsylvania welfare payments too low for a decent living, with Gov Shafer proposing 25.50 weekly. County officials across towns criticize current aid while some say it is already sufficient. Officials note job programs and federal policy shifts affect aid, and relief costs run about 425 million annually.
Final rites for Mrs. Clara Drake were held at Bracken Funeral Home at 11 a.m. yesterday with Rev. James Grove officiating. Burial was in West Lawn Cemetery, Columbus. Bearers included Paul Chase, Benjamin and Lawrence Draker, James Drake and Albert Hamilton. Family and friends traveled from Sewell, Union City, McKean Pennsylvania, Sherman New York, Spartansburg, Buffalo and other nearby towns.
Social workers argue training welfare recipients works only if families have higher benefits to cover essentials. Helen Ball, executive director of Schuylkill County Public Assistance, says increased grants could improve food clothing and help resolve social health and environmental issues.
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