16 Nov 1976
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1976
Page
1
In a quiet setting at Moore County, the local Leader reports a subdued scene around the event titled Icy Ayne 0. No major incidents were noted and officials offered routine updates about nearby activities.
A garbled OCR fragment references a Monday date and a transit or bus topic with names and locations like Cambria Creale and Mayo. The readable bits hint at discussion of a plan or agreement and a public or civic context, but concrete subjects, persons, or outcomes remain unclear.
Rene Levesque spoke to followers in Montreal after the Parti Quebecois crushed Premier Bourassa’s Liberal government in Quebec's 31st election. The PQ won a majority of 70 seats in the 110-seat assembly, paving the way for potential Quebec secession from Canada.
Washington AP The Postal Service reports a 15 million quarterly surplus ending Sept 30 due to labor cuts and fewer deficits since 1972, suggesting no letter rate increase next year though a 500 million loss is still forecast for fiscal 1977. Bailor credits manpower reductions as key. Labor leaders caution about methods and workload shifts.
Montreal voters back the Parti Quebecois leading to a provincial government shift though the referendum on secession was defeated. Rene Levesque will become premier as anti separatist parties claim 59 percent of votes while the Liberals hold 27 seats and Union Nationale 18 percent of the vote.
The 1976 United Fund drive, extended into November, aims for $106,600 and ends Friday. Audit shows $90,790 raised or pledged, 85.2 percent of goal, with several divisions reporting varied progress and some funds pending audit.
Finance Director Benjamin Calderone said garbage bids open November 22 and the first reading of the 1977 budget is set for November 28. He urged taxpayer input on a potential 535,000 deficit, while Councilman Fred Schwab asked media to inform Corry taxpayers of possible actions including tax increases, federal revenue sharing, passing garbage costs, or cutbacks in police, vets, and other services.
In Harrisburg insurgent Senate Republicans ousted long time floor leader Sen. Henry Hager by secret vote after weekend organizing. Hager, 42, Williamsport lawyer, vows to push programs against Democratic majority. New leadership includes Frame’s replacement and a reshuffled caucus with positions for Whip and secretary.
City Council granted second and final reading to a new parking fine schedule for overtime offenses. The ordinance amends Article V of Ordinance No. 929 to set fines from 1 to 2 dollars if paid within 72 hours, rising to 5 dollars after 72 hours.
Vietnam pressed General Assembly to apply pressure on the United States to reverse its Security Council veto against Hanoi’s bid for UN membership. US Ambassador Scranton said Hanoi’s failure to account satisfactorily for 800 missing American servicemen cast doubt on Vietnam’s humanity and fitness for UN membership.
Fire crews responded to the McCray Aluminum Co. at 509 West Smith Street after 9 p m. for a blaze in the area where a cat was being worked on. Owner Donald McCray estimated 25 000 in property damage and 15 000 in contents, with only about one third of value covered by insurance. Four pieces of equipment and 18 firefighters were on scene until 10 30 p m. The investigation continues as Maloney returned to the scene today.
Gary Mark Gilmore, a convicted killer, reportedly attempted suicide today by drug overdose at Utah State Prison. Police in Springville said a woman believed to be Gilmore’s girlfriend was found unconscious in her apartment in an apparent overdose.
Consulting engineer David Johnson told council last night that local projects are winding down or paused for winter. Mead Park tennis courts are nearly finished with only lines and minor touches. the skating rink has been rough graded. South Center street is largely done except topso and seeding, delayed until spring. Reservoir work is temporarily closed. Howe and downtown redevelopment attract three developers with bids expected in spring. A new sewer on Liberty street started. Council will send 1977 property assessments at 20 percent above last year’s adjusted weighted average to owners on Congress Frederick Mound Marion streets and Mead avenue in late January.
Donald Knapp of Corty carried an insemination ampule for 20 years across 750000 miles. At Lawrence Miller's Plank Road farm a cow was inseminated with the aged semen, proving it potent after decades. The calf, named with a note about its father's death, bounces with curiosity.
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