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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1973
Page
1
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Local briefs report on city area developments and public notices in a concise roundup. Officials, agencies, and neighborhood updates are highlighted with names and places where readable. The item captures a snapshot of municipal activity and ongoing area concerns.
Washington AP report says John J. Caulfield testified he knew offering James McCord clemency was illegal yet did so hoping the offer originated with President Nixon. Ulasewicz corroborated illegal intent, claiming messages to McCord came from the White House while denying any spying. McCord faced trial on burglary wiretapping and conspiracy as Nixon denies knowledge of clemency offers.
Robert Bob McCray 21 of 320 Spring Street joins The Journal staff as sports and wire editor. A Point Park College graduate, he earned a BA in journalism and mass communications at commencement in Pittsburgh. A Corry native, he graduated from Corry Area High School in 1969 and lists softball and politics among hobbies.
President Nixon denies knowledge of or involvement in a Watergate coverup while acknowledging broad efforts to shield national security matters. He vows to stay in office and defends actions as aimed at protecting security, amid congressional briefings, Senate probes, and ongoing nominations and inquiries.
Corry Area High School to award 226 diplomas in its 100th annual commencement at Howard J. Sheen Field. 30 graduates honor students. two co valedictorians Grace Lincoln and Vicki Frank will speak. Lincoln, daughter of Henry and family, active in Dojers NHS marching band and church groups. Frank, daughter of Beverly Frank, active in student council AFS German club NHS.
Erie County sheriff says papers are being prepared against Corry Area School District Superintendent Ray Elsen as the Sparta Concerned Citizens group pursues an equity suit. The 90 students from Sparta High School top three grades would move to Corry starting in September, citing crowding and longer bus rides. The district has 20 days to respond, with a court hearing possible after that period.
Ronald Barstow and his wife take over Carrig Footwear at 37 North Center street from James Carrig, who has run the store since 1960 and will stay as consultant until fall before moving to Florida. The shop, started in 1936 by R. G. Barnes and Carrig, will keep all current staff and continue offering the same nationally advertised footwear lines.
The countdown for mankind’s first space salvage mission started at 5:30 a.m. EDT as astronauts Conrad Kerwin and Weitz prepare to repair the overheated Skylab 85 ton orbital lab. Launch remains scheduled for Friday at 9 a.m. EDT with extensive training in simulators and a Huntsville water tank aiding readiness.
About 20 members from the Chamber of Commerce quizzed Corry Area School District leaders on the budget. Board President William Kafferlin and Superintendent Ray Elsea discussed taxation, noting Corry ranks in the 10th percentile for school taxes, and argued that any changes should be upward. They urged ongoing public attendance at board meetings to stay informed.
Attica parolee Harry J. Bemis, 28, was arraigned on malicious mischief and aggravated assault and battery on a police officer after a car theft incident. Auto theft charge dropped after owner refused to testify. Bemis, from Attica State Prison, resisted arrest and faces parole violation proceedings.
The City Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear an appeal by Kentucky Fried Chicken to allow a conditional use in an R-2 zone at the former Arco Service Station corner North Center and West Smith. Robert and William Hamilton seek the site for a takeout and dine-in restaurant, joining Johnsons with other similar establishments.
In Tionesta, Pennsylvania, Patricia Johnston aged 2 and Yvonne Johnston aged 3 drowned when their grandfather's car rolled from a street into the Allegheny River. The children, playing in the 1968 sedan, apparently knocked the transmission from park to drive, sending the car down an 18-foot embankment and into the water. The father jumped in to try to break the rear window as onlookers aided, but the car sank with the girls inside. The bodies were recovered about 2:30 p.m. The tragedy occurred between 1 and 1:15 p.m. yesterday during a visit to Stephen Johnston Jr., grandfather of the children. The accident is being investigated by State Police.
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