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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1976
Page
3
An injured woman appears to direct two Anne Arundel County rescue workers as she is loaded into an ambulance after a pavilion collapsed during a senior citizen outing in Severna Park Maryland. Twenty people were taken to two local hospitals for treatment.
Washington AP reports the Postal Service auctions off books and records damaged or separated from packaging by new sorting machines. Industry spokesmen say losses hinge on mis-sorted mail and weak wrapping, prompting calls to end auctions as Congress questions efficiency and policy. The service has suspended auctions from June through August while seeking alternatives.
Ford Motor Company moves to regain title to 100 cars amid a dispute with Oates Motors and several financiers. Judge William Knox scheduled a June 8 hearing to hear claims from Ford Credit, Security Peoples Trust, and Florida banks over ownership and financing of the vehicles valued at more than $2.5 million.
Harrisburg AP reports the Public Utility Commission approved an $8.6 million annual gas rate increase for Gas Co of Pittsburgh effective June 1, raising the average residential bill by about 41.05 percent. Equitable Services serves 240,000 in several counties. Johnson abstained for more study. The PUC delayed a $10.9 million Equitable increase and a $7.6 million Philadelphia Electric Co. proposal, with the latter tied to a second phase of a larger request affecting 5,400 industrial and commercial users including U.S. Steel.
Oil City Area School District budget tentatively approves a 21-mill tax increase for 1976 77. The district cites non professional personnel retirement and other costs. Warren County district retains 43 mill real estate tax with no tax rise, projecting expenses of 18.18 million against 13.19 million revenue, offset by 1.58 million in unspent funds. Net savings in state savings and loan associations rise 169 million in January to 16.7 billion.
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