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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1971

Page

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Fragmentary news note on 200 ride and Jols event

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Shapp Ordered to Reinstate 1500 Highway Workers

The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board ruled the state bargained in bad faith and ordered the reinstatement of 1500 highway workers within two weeks. The decision limits further unilateral firings, requires mediation and factfinding, and mandates renewed good faith bargaining on just cause for dismissals under the Public Employe Relations Act.

Harrisburg State Labor Relations Board American Federation of State Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Supreme Court Commonwealth

Firemen Revive Dying Octopuses in Boston Scene

Brandeis University professor Jerome Wodinsky transported octopuses from the Bahamas to the New England Aquarium for behavior studies. At 1 a.m. Tuesday he found the octopuses in plastic bags dying from oxygen deprivation and asked a fireman for help. An oxygen tank was brought to the hotel across the street and the baby octopuses were revived.

Boston Brandeis University Jerome Wodinsky Bahamas New England Aquarium

Employment Increases In Corry Area

The Corry area reports improved job conditions with unemployment claims dropping to 231 this week. Edward Kinley, manager of the Corry office of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Employment Security, notes this as the best period in over a year and a half despite national unemployment concerns.

Corry Edward Kinley Pennsylvania Bureau of Employment Security Kinley

Changes in Corry school district staffing noted for 1971 72 year

Corry Area School District wired teacher reshuffles as 1971 72 opens. Departure of elementary music teacher Robert D Kerns led to replacements Larry Feller and James W Anderson. Head secretary role created for better staff mix and Russell Chapin promoted. Local industry shows hiring rises with Erie County Plastics and other plants adding workers while unemployment claims drop.

Corry Area Robert D. Kerns Kerns Ray Elsen James W. Anderson Kane Edinboro State College Russell Chapin

Elgin Board Splits Over Growth and Zoning Fights

The Elgin borough, with 173 residents and seven supervisors, faces outsize influence and recalls a zoning dispute as the court expands the board from five to seven. The split favors stricter controls, while opponents argue over fair treatment of trailer owners and local ordinances. Mayor H. Marvin McCray, a trailer resident, aligns with the three-member opposition.

Elgin H. Marvin McCray Roger Vandercoy

Elgin Supervisors add two seats amid zoning clash

Residents and officials clash over expanding the board from five to seven while enforcement of the 1967 zoning ordinance intensifies. Two former supervisors join the panel, shifting to a 4 3 pro regulation alignment. Critics call it a Roosevelt court packing echo, while supporters urge orderly growth through zoning and housing rules. The housing ordinance due October 6 mirrors Corry's provisions. Five candidates seek three seats in November, with turnout expected near 75 to 80.

Millcreek Erie Elgin The Journal Erie County Court Just Plain Vandercog Richard Burrows Earl Ruffner Franklin D. Roosevelt Supreme Court Borough of Corry

Loss 2700 In Four Crashes None Injured

Four two car crashes yesterday caused total damage of 2700 with no injuries. At 4 p.m. at South and South Center streets a red light violation by Mrs. Leo Howlett led to a collision with Mrs. John Drobnek. Damages were 300 and 400 dollars respectively. A parked George Smith car was struck by Jacqueline Lillie as she backed across Franklin Street. At 8:40 p.m. a rear-end collision on Shady avenue involved Kenneth Warnshuis and Raymond Waite. Further details appear on the back page.

South South Center Streets Leo Howlett Findley Lake South Center John Drobnek South Center Street Shady Avenue East Main Street Kenneth J Warnshuis Mead Avenue East Main Raymond L. Waite RD. 2

Stowaway Cat Garfunkel Haunts 747 Flight

Anchorage AP Northwest Airlines hunts gray tiger striped cat Garfunkel that escaped Aug 19 from Chicago. The prowler has roamed the Boeing 747 between New York Chicago West Coast and the Orient, hiding by insulation and cargo bulkhead, possibly logged 100000 miles.

Anchorage, Alaska Northwest Orient Airlines Garfunkel Chicago Anchorage Dale Roseheim Northwest Roseheim New York West Coast Orient

Attica Hostages Died From Gunshot Wounds, Officials Say

State Corrections Commissioner Oswald confirms hostages slain in Attica revolt died of gunshot wounds. Autopsies contradict earlier reports of slit throats. Death toll reaches 42, with 10 guards and 32 prisoners dead as tensions rise amid prison uprisings.

Attica N.Y Russell G. Oswald Buffalo New York State Great Meadow New York Oswald Clinton Prison Dandemora Hollis Chase

Conditions In Attica Rebellion Sparks Prisoner Voices

Albert Cruz, released from Attica after the fatal assault, describes brutal conditions and limited rehabilitation. He cites one weekly shower, harsh guard discipline, and a push for reform. He joins Fortune Society while urging accountability and cleaner living conditions.

New York Attica State Prison Albert Cruz Attica Cruz Fortune Society Vietnam

Area Corn Unblighted So Far

Erie County reports the corn blight caused little damage to 17000 acres. Extension agent Thomas Obourn notes blight appeared in three to four weeks but weather kept losses low. Blight leaves silage usable and mature crop broadens value. farmers planted blight resistant corn and expect bumper harvest nationwide. Pennsylvania counties hit reach 44 with 12 labeled epidemic.

Erie County Pennsylvania Thomas Obourn Obourn

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Ing Ised Abe Jols Soo Shapp Erie County Plastics Alfred McAvoy Journal Today McInnes Steel Rogers Structural Steel Ajax Iron Works Raymond and Merchandise Associated Spring George Cote Corry Foam Products Corry Jamestown John Downey General Electric 4.0 Smith Roosevelt McCray Vandercoy John F. Edland Monroe County Edland
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