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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1971
Page
4
A fragmentary OCR note mentions individuals and places in a local event context with unclear details. It references a person named Ian and locations including Newark and Fork and mentions travel or a time estimate. The exact event, roles, and dates are not readable.
Mrs. Mary S. Hubley city treasurer of 1220 White Street accepts chairman post for government division of the 1971 United Fund Corry Area drive. Merle C. Dodd of R.D. 2 Corry an area real estate broker becomes chairman of the area division. Dodd has three years of drive service and says the fund has kept many local organizations going that could not function otherwise.
The Erie County Democratic Party chair accuses county commissioner of bias in registering 18 to 20 year olds. Attorney Roger Fischer says youths face extra proof like a driver’s license or draft card, while older voters face no such hurdle. Officials defend the practice as a speedier, accurate method used during August signup days, noting out of county residents register in home districts. The state has not issued formal guidelines on identification. Commissioner Fred Lamberton cites a state election code section on registration and voting requirements but no final official rule is stated.
Across Pennsylvania teachers walk out in over a dozen districts as Allentown seeks a court order to compel return to class. The 900 teachers in Allentown serve about 19,000 students, while Saucon Valley in Northampton County reports 122 teachers out with nearly 3,000 pupils affected. Other districts facing delays include Meadville, Johnstown, Bristol Township, Coatesville, DuBois, Oil City, and more, with mixed progress on settlements in West Mifflin, Elizabeth Forward, Fort Cherry, Montour, West Chester, and Bristol Borough.
Washington AP The Agriculture Department released thousands of warnings to meat and poultry processors after court orders forced disclosure. The letters aim to correct possible violations before they escalate and are publicly available for review.
A New York City woman Louella G. West, 51, was sentenced to six months suspended jail and a $50 fine after biting actress Katharine Hepburn on the finger during a wage dispute. The incident occurred when Hepburn returned to her parents home in West Hartford at the head of Coco’s Broadway cast. West had been Hepburn’s chauffeur.
The article notes that residence status depends on presence or absence and that each case must be considered individually. Commissioner Leo Weir emphasizes case by case evaluation, while Lam berton comments that the point is clear.
Mrs. Donald Allen, Sparta High School teacher and queen festivities chair, gives final instructions to Debbie Wagner, a junior student, as she carries the envelope with the 1971 Queen’s name to the stage for the announcement by MC Guy Fish.
Eighteen cars of a Penn Central freight train derailed Thursday night in Mapleton Pennsylvania, wrecking the Clarendon Hotel and nearby homes, tearing up tracks about 500 feet and blocking lines for hours. No injuries reported. Damages estimated from 50 thousand to 500 thousand dollars. The Public Utility Commission opened an investigation to determine the cause.
In Youngsville a special meeting led by Mayor Ernest McGraw approved new dance rules at Youngsville High. The rules tighten entry points, reentry fees, ban loitering and restrict nonresident guests. The changes, aligned with a forthcoming football game, take effect tonight during the snake dance and involve grades 10 to 12.
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