09 Nov 1971
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1971
Page
1
The readable bits reference a person named Tleeger and a figure near 000 bail, mentions cities and a station, and implies a legal or procedural context. Details are scrambled, but the fragment suggests an arrest or custody event with monetary bail and unspecified station or location.
The House rejected a constitutional amendment to permit school prayers, 240 to 162, missing the two thirds needed. Supporters blamed absenteeism and organized opposition. opponents cited vagueness and rapid language changes. The issue likely resurfaces in 1972 elections with calls for reconsideration by courts and lawmakers.
The Corry Area School District board unanimously approved a Bible study program during activity period at Corry Area High School. Attendance is voluntary, no church affiliation, and the course will be taught by K Eugene Wilkins Mondays. The program is noncredit and will follow superintendent rules.
The Corry Area School District votes to resume homecoming float building next year under strict rules. A professional advisor is required, set building hours apply, and sites are approved by the student council and principal who will notify police. Raids and damage trigger accountability.
Corry Area School District directors unanimously voted to pay a $700 sidewalk bill from the city for work in front of the Corry Public Library. The move raised questions about funding responsibility since the bill is a city matter and may set a precedent for neighboring districts. ileri
State Police at Corry report two crashes yesterday with more than $1,500 in damage and minor injuries. James E. Skudlarek, 22, Salamanca N Y, swerved into a westbound car after another pulled from a gas station. Richard Miller, 28, Union Township, sustained minor injuries in a Route 6 collision. Gary Crandall, 22 Corry HD 3, skidded into Lance Ross, 83 Corry RD 1, both treated and released.
Four postal inspectors and state police are probing the weekend burglary of the Corry Post Office the first such case in local history. Inspector Nick Cook said logs will be withheld until a formal complaint or indictment. The thieves accessed the walk in vault holding cash stamps and Monday orders. Inspector Angelo Cordaro of the Erie postal office also aids the case. Meanwhile Rome police arrest a beggar on a plush shopping street after finding nearly two million lire in his pockets.
The district approved staff moves at its regular session including a sabbatical, two resignations, two maternity leaves, a temporary promotion and a teaching principal appointment. Principal Russell Brant received sabbatical leave to attend Penn State graduate school for superintendent accreditation.
A New York Times delivery driver William O Conner was shot and killed after an argument with a man who nearly struck his truck in midtown New York. Another driver was seriously wounded as police nabbed the fleeing suspect. Meanwhile in Corry, Brant begins a six month sabbatical January 1, with LeRoy Reick stepping into principal duties and salary talks tabled. Teachers Eld and an unnamed retire during board actions, while Hanlin is named teaching principal at Columbus Elementary on an $800 supplement. Maternity leaves go to Shirley Keppel and Ruth Panton. State Police from Shippensville arrest a burglary suspect linked to Clarion cases, with bail set at $5,000 and Meeger’s father signing toward release pending trial. Clarion arraignment planned before transfer to Erie County Jail.
The Nixon Pay Board imposed a 5.5 percent general ceiling on yearly wage increases, rejecting retroactive boosts tied to negotiated contracts. AFL-CIO leaders denounce the ruling as an abrogation of agreements while labor seeks relief from Congress and potential court action. The board allows deferred raises but scrutiny could roll back if they exceed the 5.5 percent standard.
AFL CIO leaders debate quitting the Pay Board to challenge Phase 2 wage rises and deferred pay boosts. Some urge a five member walkout from the 15 member board, while others warn against loss of leverage. President Meany's decision awaited as board rules on current wage price freeze.
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