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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1970
Page
6
A tentative Meadville budget of 1 777758 dollars for 1971 moves higher despite a lower property tax rate driven by a new reassessment figure 2 million dollars above this year. The plan notes a 1 percent millage cut offset by higher assessments and anticipates city finance shifts.
David P. Rosborough aged 17 faces a voluntary manslaughter charge after a rifle death of 12 year old Sharon Lamotte at a Nottingham township residence. Rosborough was turned over to Washington County Juvenile Court.
The pope faced an attack on his Manila visit as witnesses described a sudden disturbance near him while reformists rallied outside the cathedral. Security officials said the assailant faced questioning, and a separate blade was seized from a man near the cathedral during Mass.
Funeral services were held for David A. Hillstrom at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Attendees included executives of Corry Jamestown Corp. and many from Jamestown as well as relatives in New York, Bethlehem, Ithaca, and Washington D.C. Other services noted were for Harry Foster of Erie with burial in Holland Cemetery, and John L. Haslett of Jamestown with burial in Brandon Cemetery. Haslett, 4, a native of Pennsylvania, had worked in oil fields. his survivors include wife Mamie Myers Haslett and children Irene Townes and James Haslett.
Funeral services for 17 year old Bernice Bakerink of Clymer were held at Spitzer Funeral Home with Rev. Kelvin Kronemeyer officiating. Burial followed in Holland Cemetery. Vocalists Mr and Mrs Wilber Van Jarden performed The Touch of His Hand. Bearers included Howard Rhebergen and Everett King. An accompanist was Donald Spitzer. The report notes a Christian leader in Asia making stops in Tehran Dacca and other cities, planning to fly to Rome aboard a DC8 after visiting the Philippines and other destinations.
Ford Motor Co and United Auto Workers resume talks with 11 days left until December 7 strike deadline. Subcommittee sessions led by Ford labor chief Sidney McKenna aim for a settlement, amid GM style wage hikes and benefits shaping expectations for Ford now tied to the broader UAW-GM framework.
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