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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1975
Page
1
A fragmented OCR passage references Kassab Milliron via bids and a large sum like 15000, with mentions of politics, a party, bids, and planning. It contains garbled names, dates, and conspiracy-like notes, suggesting a troubled public or union dispute and contested plan.
City Council ratified a two year labor contract with International Firefighters Association Local 2102 totaling 10.2 percent in 1976 and 9.1 percent in 1977 plus a $340 annual catch-up payment, bringing total package to 12.6 percent yearly. Police seek binding arbitration after stalemate over 9 to 22 percent, with chief concerns over pension boosts. firemen bases range from $9,838 to $10,428 in 1976 and $10,738 to $11,382 in 1977 for different tenure levels.
At a Senior Citizens Center meeting in Corry the group reaffirmed a plan to keep the center at its current First avenue West Main site with City officials debating the final site. Erie County set aside 16000 for building work while Waterhouse may formalize a lease, and union volunteers offered free labor to remodel the center for Corry’s elderly.
An undercover ATF agent was offered 25000 within the past month to kill President Ford, an informant linked to a militant group was involved, and the suspect was arrested after evidence was gathered. Davis said the offer occurred in a Midwestern city during September as part of broader talks on agency cooperation with the Secret Service.
Harrisburg AP The public should expect bigger potholes and slower snow removal if Pennsylvania does not raise the gasoline tax. Transportation Secretary Jacob Kassab urged a two cent per gallon hike and doubled auto registration fees while noting highway debts and inflation may prompt another tax rise in 3 to 4 years. Lawmakers urged cutting PennDOT waste, but Kassab blamed insufficient funding from the legislature. A sales tax substitute was floated, and critics warned of a 1 cent per gallon increase no matter the plan. At Erie, street markings completed with federal funds prompted questions as cities select streets under new criteria.
Harrisburg reports flood damage across 30 central Pennsylvania counties as remnants of Hurricane Eloise wash away 33000 in Hopkins farm crops. Farmers estimate 60 million in losses to corn soybeans hay potatoes apples and cabbage while surveys refine figures. Hopkins eyes greenhouse work and winter grain to salvage land after two storms.
Police investigate two vandalism sprees. weekend damage of 500 dollars with ten tombstones toppled near Snyder Circle and last night’s 500 dollar loss with eight tombstones knocked over and two brass urns stolen at Pine Grove Cemetery. Additional crime includes a truck windshield and pole light damage at Harmon Brothers concrete plant, a burglary at 640 East Main Street, and a theft at Vern Davis Garage with four dollars in coins stolen.
A two car crash on Route 277 in Concord Township sent Linda Nevagt to Corry Memorial Hospital in satisfactory condition for observation of multiple injuries. The 21 year old driver of the Nevagt car was traveling at high speed while attempting to pass the Weidner vehicle driven by Dalton Weidner, 63, who was unhurt. damages were 1600 and 804 dollars respectively.
The Postal Service introduces a national consumer service card to let patrons report damaged mail and service problems. Postmaster General Bailar says the program emphasizes responsiveness and understanding, with copies sent to Washington and local postmasters to track complaints and actions.
City council approved an option purchase after Cooper Energy Services declined to exercise its right on the former National Bank of Corry building adjacent to the Cooper office. The planned redevelopment would buy the bank property for 25000 dollars, then demolish it to create a parking area, changing the status of nearby store buildings Corry Stationers and Burstow's Shoes along the alley.
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