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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1974
Page
1
A very incomplete OCR fragment mentions a person and locations but provides no clear event or date. Context is too garbled to determine a specific news item, action, or outcome for a usable card.
The Corry Area School District moved to create a learning disabilities class, authorizing Superintendent Krepps to request IU V support. The board noted several district students already identified with learning disabilities and discussed remedial needs, with parents in attendance and support voiced.
Corry Area School District directors in regular session shuffled several teaching posts after the resignations of Concord and Conelway Elementary principals Dennis Fellenberger and Paul W. Claypool. Claypool plans to retire December 20 after 34 years in state public schools. Gene D. Alexander was named head teacher at Wright Street School. Michael Johnson becomes acting principal at Conelway and Concord to term through Edinboro State College internship, with Barry Williams named head teacher at Conelway and Concord, salary $636 prorated.
Washington AP reports a 120,000 member United Mine Workers strike began at 12:01 a.m. after 83rd talks, with a 84th session starting 10:30 a.m. Progress cited by industry negotiator Guy Farmer but key issues linger including wages jurisdiction and subcontracting. Officials warn government intervention possible if talks fail, while few miners worked Veterans Day as mines slowed and potential two to three week disruption looms.
Columbus Township supervisors advance a recreation expansion around the Community Building former Dean School. A new tennis court with a future fence will host basketball, along with picnic tables shelters a merry-go-round and kids’ equipment. Plans include a floodable ice skating area ready this year for community use.
The 1974 United Fund drive neared its $105,000 goal as audited totals reach $104,211, a city record. Drive chairman Frank Smith said more funds may come in and the final figure will be released as outstanding contributions arrive, with 99 percent of the goal achieved.
At the World Food Conference, experts warn a coming water shortage could rival food scarcity. Nations India Egypt Bangladesh and Pakistan seek 2 to 4 billion dollars annually for a decade to develop new water sources and conserve existing supplies. Lester Brown notes water may soon limit food expansion while affluence drives higher use. International cooperation and a water conference within five years are urged to avert global conflicts over scarce supplies.
Washington AP reports the nationwide coal strike begins as United Mine Workers and industry reps seek a new contract for 120,000 members. Talks resume today with key issues including wages and jurisdiction unsettled. union ratification could take 10 days. Government vows Taft-Hartley to be used only after union votes.
About 50 people attended yesterday’s open house at the Dr. Gertrude Barber Center for Exceptional Children Corry Campus located at 151 Maple Avenue in the former Amy Thompson home. Dr. Barber welcomed guests as the Corry satellite expands from the Salvation Army Citadel basement to a fuller facility serving mentally retarded, blind and partially sighted, deaf and hard of hearing, speech impaired, physically handicapped, emotionally and socially handicapped, and cerebral palsy victims. Local Erie staff and Carry Area Council for Exceptional Children members joined visitors observing classes run by Cindy Kowalski and Corry staff Kay Simmons and Nancy Brigham.
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