12 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1977
Page
1
An electrical malfunction at Lawson's store on North Center street prompted firefighters to rush to the scene just before 4 p.m. yesterday. The overheated box produced smoke that circulated through the store via the ventilation system. no significant damage occurred.
Concord School's satellite cafeteria began as a $500 funded pilot at the East South street building and now serves 65 students with daily lunches reaching 212 meals. The cost to students is 55 cents daily or $2.25 weekly, with plans for expansion to other schools.
Twenty McInnes employees in Corry take in plant based management development classes from Behrend College Penn State. John W Hamilton leads weekly sessions through Fall and Spring focusing on supervision communication motivation and behavioral modification. The program aims to develop managerial skills to better meet company objectives with in plant training cited as a Northwest Pennsylvania Behrend Penn State service.
Harrisburg AP reports House Insurance Committee chairman Rep. Kowalyshyn says amendments to Pennsylvania no fault law aim to ease auto coverage. The bill would cap basic medical coverage at 100000, remove duplicate payments, and require additional 150000 coverage if desired. The changes target insurer costs and the assigned risk pool, with limited impact on most claims.
President Carter signed a 147 billion housing measure intended to aid the needy and revitalize cities. He called it a giant step forward for low income elderly and disabled families while noting concerns over flood plain construction limits. He stressed independence for the Voice of America amid broader government reorganization plans.
Public House accounting covers the six months of 1977, detailing a $2.0G-a-year expense fund for members. Items include tickets to a Harry James concert, bar association dues, car insurance for district cars, a Yorba Linda country club assessment, and a rented tuxedo. Rep. Obey spearheads reform efforts proposing an administrator and auditor to establish guidelines. Jamaica
Fire crews were called to homes where smoke entered indoor spaces through defective sewer traps during tests by Kimball Engineers. City official Robert Grice urges calm, explains smoke is harmless, and advises plugging entry points and ventilating. Tests continue for two weeks.
The Journal questions housing subsidy rumors at Corry's South Center street hill. Virginia Grice, director of the Housing Authority, explains complex rules under anti discrimination law. Rent based on combined income when unmarried couples move in. yearly recertification seeks accurate occupancy and income declarations to avoid unlawful under reporting and possible eviction.
The aging and youth committee approved a bill to outlaw mandatory retirement and bar firing or hiring bans based on age over 40. Senator Michael O Pake argued against fixed retirement ages, citing Social Security concerns, while the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce warned this could hurt job openings and raise unemployment. The measure moves to broader Senate consideration in two weeks.
Western diplomats in Cairo say the kill of Yemeni President Ibrahim al Hamdi does not shift policy. A three man military council, headed by army commander Maj. Ahmed Hussein al Ghamshi, now controls the government after a 1974 coup. The diplomats warned no major changes in ties with Saudi Arabia or the United States are anticipated.
The Journal reports a $150,000 federal grant approved via Congressman Matt Lincoln Marks to fund additions to the city fire alarm system the East End storm sewer project and the West Main Street renewal. Renewal funds will cover demolitions and relocation of occupied structures as part of metropolitan discretionary funds.
School officials announced the last shipment of defense Department tools for Corry vo tech, including turret lathes, milling machines, a drilling machine, and a saw and Filing machine. The two milling machines arrive from Ravenna Ohio, with shipping costs covered by the board. The equipment is now in hand and being installed.
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