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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1976
Page
1
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Corry Area School District officials announced that Harrisburg approved retroactive credit for all cosmetology coursework completed at the new vo tech facility. State Senator Budd Dwyer confirmed the move after earlier concerns about facility readiness. The board will pursue Public Works funding to finish renovations, hoping for a favorable outcome.
Corry Area School District faces state pressure over Sparta Elementary and Wright School projects. Officials sought to modify a August 1976 variance with Labor and Industry as they consider sprinkler and smoke detector upgrades to extend building life and comply with safety requirements. The district aims to install smoke detectors at Wright Elementary, costing about 1800 dollars, while awaiting final action.
In Pittsburgh the swine flu clinic on the South Side drew crowds even after three elderly patients died within hours of vaccination last month. Residents say the scare eased as officials stressed the vaccine’s safety, with over 200000 people aged 10 to 65 inoculated since October, well above national averages.
The board of education agreed to begin a new long range master plan mandated by the state Department of Education. Superintendent Krepps Jr. reported that the plan will be assembled by Bleck, with coordination by Rossi and Fleck handling updates until September 1977.
Washington AP reports 2400 federal workers may receive pay raises if President Ford endorses higher salaries before leaving office. The Commission on Executive Legislative and Judicial Salaries begins two days of hearings to fix recommended scales for the incoming Carter administration with automatic effect unless vetoed within 30 days. The base pay for top officials starts at 37,800 and a 5 percent COLA was granted in Oct 1975, but Congress previously excluded those earning 87,800 or more.
State police logged a string of crashes caused by snow slick roads with total damages listed at 4850. Victims include Elizabeth Barton Vincent Legters Iris Bogert Brian Sanford Bonnie Higgins Lyle Peebles Lawrence Vanderhoof Sally Minnick Brian Skalos Jon Roberts Anthony Garon Pauline Peterson and others. Minor injuries reported in some incidents with one hospitalization.
The Associated Press reports major oil exporters plan a ministerial meeting in Qatar starting December 18 where price hikes of about 10 percent are anticipated. Saudi Arabia seeks a moderate rise around 10 percent with Iran favoring near 2 percent and Venezuela pushing for at least 15 percent. OPEC spokesman Ahmed Zaheri notes the likely price adjustment amid Western inflation pressures.
Jody R. Blakeslee a 17 year old of Spartansburg was injured in a two car collision on East Main Street at 1 30 p m. He suffered head lacerations but was not treated at the scene. Police reported he swerved to avoid Paul Sinn s vehicle and struck a utility pole. Damage estimated at 1000 to Blakeslee s car and 44 to Sinn s auto.
A Yakima County court hears jurors asked if they believe in reincarnation as four relatives of a boy beat to death in what prosecutors allege was an exorcism. The defendants, including self proclaimed pastor Edward Cunningham, face manslaughter and assault charges.
AP reports Nestle will raise wholesale prices on several chocolate bars with size increases to offset higher costs. Hershey M&M and Peter Paul followed suit last month as cocoa prices surge and sugar drops temper the impact. Retail prices may rise to 25 cents in some vending locations next spring.
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