19 Oct 1976
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1976
Page
1
A damaged readable fragment mentions Crawford Simmons Meadville and ongoing actions by authorities. The garbled text references elderly individuals, service actions, and a possible IRS related seizure or filing with unclear details.
A government survey finds 63 percent of American home kitchens are high risk for food poisoning with 2 million to 10 million cases yearly. Risks rise if the cook is under 50, well educated, and from households earning at least 15000 dollars annually. The study by Judith L. Jones and Jon P. Weimer uses 2503 households surveyed in 1974. The analysis targets the high risk homemaker and factors like undercooking and poor refrigeration.
The Stanford Hose Company joins the Greater Erie Safety Council to promote Edith Day on Wednesday October 27 at 7 pm. The program urges public practice of EDITH Exit Drills in the Home with family discussion, floor plans, and emergency exit routes. Fire Chief James Maloney notes only five cents of every fire dollar goes to prevention and urges greater emphasis to reduce injuries from fires.
Washington reports the nations GNP expanded at a 4 percent annual rate in the third quarter while inflation cooled to 4.4 percent from May to June. The government notes inventories rose slowly and investment lagged, with overall growth hinting at insufficient job creation for a rising labor force. The data, released before the November election, shows weaker momentum after earlier quarters.
City Administrator Robert Grice announced a two year collective bargaining agreement with the police department totaling a 17 percent salary and fringe benefits increase. The package includes eight percent next year and seven percent in 1978 plus enhancements for vacation time court time compensation and clothing and equipment. Negotiators say the department is expected to accept the package today after council approval.
President Ford and Jimmy Carter agreed the race is too close to call. Carter urged Florida voters to fight apathy while Ford remained in Washington stressing a dead heat. Brown's comments on Israel and U S stamina drew fire from Carter who linked Ford's inaction to the Butz resignation. Dole and McCarthy pressed their campaigns in Missouri and Kirkwood urging turnout and issue clarity.
The Corry Cable Co. seeks a $1 per month rate increase to $5.50 effective December 1976. James Jansen cites rising costs and compares area pricing, while residents complain of poor reception and service. He is asked to appear before council on November 1 or 15 to testify on cost and service issues.
Mayor Mary Ann Kibler and city council approve daytime trick or treating on Sunday October 21 from 2 p.m. to p.m. with no additional night events this year except a parade sponsored by Raymond’s on Friday October 29.
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