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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1972
Page
1
Readable fragments discuss America and war era sentiments, mentioning Vietnam and national danger. Text appears as a jumbled, partial transcription with no clear events, dates, or identifiable names, making a concrete summary challenging.
U S Secretary Henry Kissinger meets Le Duc Tho in Paris for the 17th secret Vietnam talks. Xuan Thuy also attends as the Paris peace process continues. Kissinger plans to report back to President Pompidou and discuss Moscow talks and mutual interests.
Washington AP Congress approves a revenue sharing formula to release 5.3 billion dollars in October to states and cities. Conferees keep both House and Senate plans in the bill and scale each state’s share by about 9.1 percent this year, with reductions ending after 1970.
In Erie County, Mrs Shirley Colvin remains administrator at the Fairview hospital amid renewed pressure from county officials. Dr John Mannarelli travels to Harrisburg to interview candidates for two posts, including the Grandview annex which currently lacks an administrator. Commission Chairman William C Hill Jr plans to pick an annex chief and will notify The Journal of his choice.
After two years of lawsuits and resident disputes, Penn Disposal closes its Steuart Road landfill on a temporary economic basis. Waste from Union City area still arrives today. future use may include Corry and Warren boroughs if business improves. Summit Township Jennings Landfill will receive county refuse. Thailand Philippines Model Village contest seeks self help development with aid from SEATO.
The Corry Area School District announces a new free and reduced price lunch program for all schools. Eligible families must apply by mail with details provided through the district. Principals and nurses will review applications to determine eligibility under income-based scales and hardship provisions. Meals will be free for qualified students. reduced price set at 20 cents. Participation criteria show specific income ranges and family size adjustments.
Judge Lindley McClelland denied the appeal by the Concerned Homeowners Association to block a 50 unit modular housing project on South Center street Hill. The CAIDC backed plan had been approved by City Planning, Zoning, and Council. judge reserved right to a full opinion if further proceedings occur.
The Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously approved a resolution congratulating Charles Slocum of Corry for being named Handicapped Man of the Year. The document, sponsored by Sen. R. Budd Dwyer, notes Slocum’s recovery from rheumatoid arthritis and his decades of community service through Slocum Electronics on East Main Street. A copy of the resolution will be sent to Slocum.
The House passed a 74.6 billion dollar defense bill the largest since World War II by 322 to 40, sending it to the Senate. A bid to cut Indochina funding failed 208 to 160. Debate centered on keeping KP duty while expanding civilian KP workers to 45,000.
SHERBORNE England AP Lord Fisher of Lambeth Archbishop of Canterbury from 1945 to 1961 died after a stroke at 85. He led ecumenism and visited the Pope, officiated Elizabeth II's wedding, mourned King George VI, and christened her children. He was born Geoffrey Francis Fisher, raised a Leicestershire vicar’s son, led Repton School before entering church ranks.
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