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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1976
Page
1
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AT&T chairman John D. DeButts testified to a House subcommittee that the company will seek higher residential rates if FCC competition rules stay. He argued competition will raise costs, force restructuring, and affect home phone users. The recent rate increase added about 10 cents monthly for homes and $2 for businesses, boosting annual income by about $225 million.
Erie County Voter Registration, led by Chief Clerk Thomas Becht, reports a sharp rise in mail registration applications with over 500 daily entries, 673 on Monday, and more than 2,300 in five days. Officials may hire per diem staff as the backlog grows and only 800 of 60,000 August circulations were returned.
AP report notes lead exposure in children across social groups. Witnesses cite chipped paint, dust, and surfaces in homes as sources. Walter Sobolesky urges statewide screening and removal of hazards. Philadelphia program reports 20 percent of 7,400 tested children with dangerous levels, aiding debate on proposed lead poisoning control bill.
A 41-year-old Union City woman Gladys J. Lohse died at Union City Hospital after her van was struck head on by a Penn Disposal Co truck on Route 97. The driver Thomas E. Wilson was hospitalized for observation. the crash occurred about 2:35 p.m. The Lohse van and truck were total losses with vehicle damage listed at 11000 for the truck. The incident involved state police and the Penn Disposal Co. of Erie.
Kal Lang of Old Turnpike Road Haddam Conn proudly showcases a 251 pound Hungarian squash at the local fair. The giant vegetable measures seven feet in girth and tops his previous 175 pound record, highlighting Lang’s growing display.
In Miami AP Earl Petinsky, crippled by polio and limited to 12 mph in a three wheeler, received a traffic ticket for driving too slowly. He comments that the officer was fair and he is simply trying to get by. his employer calls the summons ridiculous and praises his gumption and self sufficiency.
A Congress report notes most of the 139,000 Indochinese refugees in the United States since 1975 are adapting and finding jobs, but many suffer from mental low mood. Language barriers limit psychiatric help, and the task force urges citizen resident alien status to speed naturalization.
President Ford faces a decision on a $9.7 billion public works jobs bill opposed by him but urged by Carter to sign. Senate leaders seek time for a veto override if needed, while Ford weighs impacts on deficits and inflation and options for private job growth.
Fisher's Big Wheel Store in the Corry Plaza on Route will open around November 1 and provide permanent employment for 40 to 50 area residents, per manager Ralph Sarver. The move aims to improve Corry’s employment outlook as unemployment benefits drop this month. Corry's weekly count stands at 497 claimants, down from 517 last week as layoffs ease. Erie County's July unemployment was 10.5 percent, August 8.8. national August rate 7.6 and Pennsylvania’s similar. The unemployment office reports few jobs on file, mainly service work, with no shop positions currently available.
The 40 unit senior housing project in the Fourth Ward is expected to be ready for occupancy within a month. Virginia Nuzzo, director of the project and executive director of the Erie County Redevelopment Authority, said work remaining includes finishing counter tops and securing strapes and furniture for the community space. Four inspectors will compile a punch list to meet federal guidelines before occupancy approval. About 75 applications are on file, with federal officials to assist in setting admission policies and bookkeeping.
The state auditor general criticizes Albion Borough for failing to submit actuarial studies for its police pension fund, with $3,206 being withheld. Corry will receive $15,758 and Union City $7,685 as pension reimbursements, while Albion faces fiscal action.
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