02 Nov 1976
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1976
Page
1
Anxious voters await results across a general election that could decide the Presidency and control of 14 governor mansions, 33 Senate seats, and all 435 House districts. Voters in states and districts cast ballots amid forecasts and campaigns.
A Corry Area School District board meeting reviews a Columbus man's assault charge over paddling in CAHS gym classes. The father cites a welt on his son, while the board treats paddling as a harmless act and considers ending the practice if parents object. The issue, long discussed, prompted potential action and a note that the legal case may be dropped.
Early voting showed heavy turnout across the United States as Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford compete for the next four years. Carter voted in Plains Georgia, Ford in Grand Rapids Michigan, with analysts predicting turnout could favor Democrats and influence key House and Senate races.
Absentee voting surges risk tipping today's close election as many ballots remain uncounted for up to a week. Washington allows 15 days to count, while California and New York prepare hundreds of thousands of absentee returns for election night totals.
Corry city officials met to address crashes at the ConRail crossing on Pennsylvania Avenue. A proposed southbound stop sign north of the tracks would force drivers to stop and proceed slowly, with a trial period to test effectiveness as a potential permanent fix.
Washington reports federal figures show AFDC recipients fell to 11,247,679 in June the lowest since January 1975 while the number of AFDC families rose modestly. Cash payments totaled 818.8 million, with declines driven by smaller family sizes stronger economy and enforcement. Georgia led 28 states in decreases. California posted largest rise. Nonfederal general assistance also slid to 916,065.
The state audit of the police and firemen pension funds cites missing bank records six missing checks and a $500 petty cash kept at home. It calls for cosignatures on all checks proper bonding and board access. Calderone proposes audits for 1976 and trustees increase meetings and tightened oversight. The city faces state approval to obtain 1977 funds.
Voters crowded Pennsylvania polling places to choose a president and a U.S. senator as turnout appeared heavy across cities like Philadelphia Pittsburgh Erie Allentown Williamsport Lancaster State College Scranton and rural areas. Early reports indicated brisk voting with one College precinct recording 71 votes in 10 minutes and Barbara Vuscemi casting the 100th vote in Pittsburgh.
City officials weigh the 1977 budget at a critical planning stage with options to raise revenue or cut services. Councilman Benjamin Calderone notes possible tax increases or a garbage assessment, while the city may trim services to control spending. Real estate taxes total 545000 with 23000 guiding planning.
Consulting engineer David Johnson asked the City Council to approve payment of a $95,680.35 paving and resurfacing bill funded 24 percent from federal revenue sharing and the rest from revolving funds as available. The $17,739 resurfacing bill will be paid from the liquid fuel fund. Johnson updated on Mead Park ice rink options and noted the police station roof requires a few dry, above freezing days to finish after a severe leakage risk to equipment and materials.
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