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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1976
Page
6
In Philadelphia a small center city station HICB relays news and books to blind listeners seven days a week, editing newspapers the same day readers see them. WHYY FM broadcasts widen access within a 50 mile radius, reaching about 1800 listeners.
Erie County commissioners rejected a request from Bicentennial Commission executive director G. Rodger Crowe to advertise for bids or budget quotes on two printing projects. Each project for a 9 page book and a historic sites map was estimated over 1500 dollars. commissioner Michael Platey questioned winter tourism and Crowe was advised to consult County Planner Christopher Capotis before proceeding.
Prime Minister Ian Smith weighs Kissinger’s plan for Rhodesia in a White Front caucus meeting. A constitutional conference within two years and a $2 billion Western-financed fund are seen as core elements, with resistance from hardliners and mixed signals from neighboring states and Mozambique’s government.
The Erie County Geriatric Center administrator Dr. John Mannarelli received a near sixteen thousand dollar annual raise, boosting pay from 21,620 to about 37,500 with a fulltime commitment. Trustees cited privacy and declined to disclose exact figures, while county commissioners seek salary transparency and an audit as a meeting with trustees approaches.
Roxbury Pa AP report notes Wrathlin County experiences early seasonal change with heavy snow flurries around 11 a.m. Tuesday. Weather interruptions described as brisk and surprising for late season.
Erie County officials consider pay hikes after the Pennsylvania Senate approved raises for county officers. Commissioner Michael Flatley opposes the raises, saying he already told legislators he is not interested. Sheriff Andrew Hanisek notes the pay increase lags behind other staff and laments not a cost of living adjustment. Other commissioners project increases vary by class of county and term timing.
Harrisburg AP report notes the state Liquor Control Board holds a closing out sale on 54 wine and liquor items as manufacturers shift to the metric system. Half gallon Taylor wines drop from 8.16 to 2.02. Bicentennial Old Grand Dad decanters slash from 24.45 to 16.06. Availability limited to stores with stocks under 100 units. shoppers must seek locations carrying these disc items.
A Wilkinsburg man jailed over five months for a string of rapes was released after prosecutors conceded the suspect did not match the rapist. During Craig Cantwell’s trial, District Attorney Robert Colville announced the defendant’s blood type was A, while evidence indicated the attacker had type B.
Two public auctions listed for September 24 and 25 1976 in Pennsylvania and New York. The Youngsville sale offers antiques furniture appliances and household items from Leon Bennink with Stockton's Livestock Auction as manager. The Elgin area sale features 63 Holstein cows and a full line of farm machinery with Norve Reed & Sons handling the complete auction service.
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