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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1968
Page
4
Local rates are 25c a line and ads are accepted until noon on publication day. Hotel Corry offers a chicken and biscuit dinner on Thursday evening with Thanksgiving reservations via phone 668-5227. Deer Head Inn serves from 4 to 10 pm. Cream puff time at Connie's. Peterson Homes Fur A30-tf 2.
The Community Redevelopment Agency and Los Angeles City Council approve a 100 million urban renewal plan to clear a 107 acre Watts slum and rebuild housing and shopping centers. The program aims to complete in five years after federal approvals, with relocation for 550 families and eventual home loans or apartments to return.
The News Today Report lists admissions and discharges in Corry and surrounding areas. Admitted are Dale Lindstrom, 10, son of Carl and Mrs. Lindstrom. Daniel Martin, 11 days, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Martin. Annette Redlecks, 9, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Redlecks. George McDonnell and others. Discharged include George Johnson, Annette Maynard, and Edward Heckman among several residents. Ambulance and emergency contact details for Corry Memorial Hospital are provided.
At a public meeting Consola considered a second Zoning Board hearing after new petition evidence. City officials noted the board can treat the venture as an accessory or conditional use in residential zones and neighbors said they object only if nearby repair services are allowed. Fire damages ERIE plant from hot metal spillage cause $20,000 loss at Erie Forge and Steel Co.
Seven inmates at the White Hill State Corrections Institution in Camp Hill Pa were held for questioning after three guards were stabbed in a cell block as inmates lined up for assignments. Guard George R Brinley 47 of New Cumberland was reported in guarded condition. Max P Bartlebaugh 4 of Carlisle listed as satisfactory. Ralph Heim 37 of Mechanicsburg treated for a leg cut and released. Authorities say attackers acted after inmates blocked a doorway. motive unclear and state police investigating. names of the seven held not released.
The committee of 16 members, 11 Republicans and five Democrats, debated approving a 1 percent wage tax for all workers in Pittsburgh or raising the annual occupation tax from $10 to $50. Republican leaders opposed both options, marking a partisan setback for the city’s revenue plans. House For Rent Look in the Classifieds.
In Harrisburg Pittsburgh officials warned the city may adopt a 60 mill real estate tax after two revenue measures died in the State Senate Rules Committee. Mayor Barr and Finance head Baskin urged action to cover a 1969 deficit of about 15 million, much from police and fire pay hikes. The committee refused to release the bills to the Senate floor, voting party line.
Chevrolet promises a big surprise for buyers seeking space and performance with the Impala 8S 427. A 427 cubic inch Turbo Jet V8, 390 horsepower, and reinforced suspension headline the package alongside other Super Sport models like Corvette Stingray and Chevelle SS. Listen for it at Chevy dealers.
Committee chairman H Joseph Hepford notes need for more judgeships while striking Philadelphia city constable references. The Senate passed a 45 bill judicial package. the House killed two measures including a $2000 pay raise for the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court president judge and a training plan for minor judiciary. Bar Association opposed. Final passage remained the main obstacle before adjournment of the 1907-08 session. Target winding up Friday.
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