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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1967
Page
1
The Corry Area Joint School Committee launched a far reaching plan to upgrade education with a supplemental contract program paying teachers extra for curriculum projects. A pilot starts this year with expansion next year if successful, with initial $1 200 set for four teachers and $8 700 budgeted for supplemental contracts in related roles.
The Corry Area Joint School Committee approved two resignations, a military leave, and the hiring of a substitute. Dorothy Ortner’s retirement resignation was accepted with July 1, 1967 as effective date due to new law. Georgia Young’s resignation was accepted after military status of Gene Alexander was clarified. A substitute was hired for Alexander’s sixth grade post at Wright School with Miss T Moonyean Devine of Waterford slated as long range substitute at $5 100 yearly pro rated pay. The article also reports the editor of La Nacion, Ricardo Castro Beeche, 73, killed in Costa Rica when a jet encountered a downdraft on a flight to San Juan.
AP reports American Navy aircraft attacked and set ablaze a large military compound near Haiphong used to uncrate and assemble Russian missiles and helicopters. The facility, previously on the Pentagon restricted target list, likely housed Soviet technicians.
Ventura fire officials report a small house fire at A. J. Comstock’s home on Sunday afternoon. The blaze was quickly extinguished with about 1000 dollars in damage. Officials say children playing with matches likely started the fire.
A Kanawha County jail escapee, Gary Boggs of Akron Ohio, was recaptured in downtown Charleston after escaping with no shoes. He kept warm by stuffing cardboard into his socks. The dispatch also covers U S air strikes in North Vietnam, a missing aircraft with 23 American servicemen aboard, and troop movements near the DMZ.
School officials debated raising the yearly reimbursement cap for teachers pursuing additional college credits. The Joint Committee decided to maintain the maximum at 120 per year, despite teachers requesting 180 to 240. Superintendent Elsen said claims should be paid within the 120 limit, while further action was postponed to the Administration Committee.
The Corry Bridge and Supply Co. at 116 Third Avenue changed hands yesterday, sold to the American Chloride Co. of Erie. The business and inventory transfer will keep operations at the Third Avenue site under Clayton Schulze, and Daniel Lober will manage as a division of American Chloride. The former owner Mrs. Robert Brown of Elgin Road, R. D. 3, Corry, had run the firm since its founding 69 years ago. The new owners plan to retain all employees. INDIANS FIRED UPON New Delhi reports indicate Indian patrols were fired upon by Pakistan forces across the cease-fire line in Kashmir, with UN observers investigating.
Four ships raced toward a site 870 miles southwest of Kodiak Alaska as 42 Pan Oceanic Faith crewmen leaped into the icy North Pacific. One rescue ship Igaharu Maru picked up bodies and two men reported alive amid fears for others in the frigid water.
Dale Webster, chair of the Property Committee, told the Corry School Board last night the 40 year old boiler at the Public Library basement should be replaced rather than repaired. He recommended Anderson draft specifications and bid for a new boiler, with an estimated cost around 2500 dollars. the board voted unanimously.
Art Metal Inc of Jamestown New York and Walter E Heller Co reached a $37 million securities merger approved by both companies directors The combined firm will have Art Metal operate as a wholly owned subsidiary under Heller The move ends a proxy fight waged by Sol T Scheinman and Sol T Kittay who led challenger directors and stockholders stake in Art Metal while the company builds an $18 million plant in Busti New York
The Corry Jamestown Corp, the community’s biggest employer, was sold yesterday to the Singer Company for about 9.97 million dollars. Shareholders will vote within 30 days. the deal awaits Singer board approval. Singer, a worldwide maker of sewing and business equipment, plans a Corry Jamestown division near Friden operations.
The Corry Area Joint School Committee weighs a scientific survey to plan future building needs and seeks a July 1 deadline to report to the Department of Public Instruction. Superintendent Ray Elsen cites rising enrollment from 996 in 1952 to 1,600 and expects architect Hunter Campbell and Rea to meet at 8 p.m. Monday, possibly offering free survey work if hired.
The Corry Area Jointure saw sharp student growth since 1952, paralleled by more classrooms. This summary outlines the new construction trends since that year and analyzes capacity against rising enrollment.
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