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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1977
Page
2
Downtown Corry merchants say business is off and the town is slipping. They blame off street parking and plazas from urban renewal for drawing customers away from the downtown. They lack representation on the city council and rarely attend zoning meetings, despite urging collective action via the Chamber of Commerce or a local alliance to influence municipal projects.
A reader from Erie asks for details on a childhood game called Nip mentioned in a signed column. Mrs. Robert Cannon writes from Clymer seeking clear rules, recalling a circle in dirt, paddies, a wasp ball, and a risky bat-and-nip play. The column invites local memory to fill in gaps.
Sylvia Porter notes van pooling as a practical option for areas with heavy car use. A company might buy a passenger van for nine to fifteen workers, charging a $20 to $40 monthly fee. one driver gains free weekend use, boosting morale and reducing costs. The concept gained attention in Carter era energy plans, with White House considering 6000 vans for government workers.
Government and business tout van pooling as a major commute solution. In St Paul 1000 riders join a four-year-old AM Company pool. Detroit, Chrysler launches 7 dollar van pools. Houston adds 11 pools in seven states. Los Angeles runs 70 vans for 700 commuters aiming 100000 riders. Energy saving estimates: one van reduces six cars, potential daily petroleum savings 100,000–200,000 barrels if 4-5 percent join. Insurance hurdles easing as ISO places pooling vans in lowest auto class. changes to rating manuals expected July 1 1977. private carpool rates unchanged. Savings depend on ride cost, distance, parking, and whether second car is avoided.
A Harrisburg observer argues that shrinking the General Assembly won’t fix state governance. The piece notes the 1874 convention expanded both chambers, and asserts a unicameral 254-member legislature would be true reform, while reducing two chambers is meaningless. It cites the 203-member House and 50-member Senate as examples of inflated size and inefficiency.
Big John, a health fanatic who trusted doctors and clergymen, is portrayed through anecdotes of his yo-yo health fixes, weight loss, and dependence on medical bills. The aging father undergoes gall bladder surgery, ulcers, and a tremoring hand, prompting humor and resignation as he nears the end of life.
Washington notes show Carter, once pledging strict emission controls, now signs a White House plan delaying four gram nitrogen oxides limits to 1983, with 1.0 by 1981 and eventual discretionary enforcement. Memo leaks reveal internal debate, testimony edits, and political leniency toward auto industry while neglecting health impacts.
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