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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1974
Page
3
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Reports from Kampot say all 10 105mm howitzers were blown by a single shell. ammunition and guns exploded in the coastal town. In Washington the U N Security Council delayed a vote on six months of UNEF forces amid U S Soviet disputes over Israel access. Xavier Hollander faced sentencing for stealing four nighties in Vancouver, with adjournment set to May 3 as she aims to weave the incident into a forthcoming book. In Laos, Souvanna Phouma and Prince Souphanouvong prepared to present a new coalition to King Savang Vatthana, with equal representation in a 10 member cabinet and a 48 member National Political Council.
The National Safety Council attributes a 25 percent drop in highway fatalities in the first two months to lower speeds. If the trend continues, 14,000 fewer deaths could occur nationwide in 1974, with 5,680 killed in January and February this year versus 7,500 in the same period in 1973.
AP reports a United Mine Workers official testifies that the man who recruited him said Joseph Yablonski knew too much and had to be killed. The testimony occurred at the trial of former UMW president Tony Boyle on murder charges.
The Alumni Centennial plans spark nostalgia with a photo of the Corry High School Class of 1901 the first class from the old South and Spring street building. Photo owned by Grace Sperry lists members in three rows by name, including Margaret Mead Yorke and Helen Washner along with staff.
U S unemployment slipped to 5.1 percent in March from 5.2 percent, first decline in five months, suggesting a stabilizing job picture amid energy crisis effects. Total employment held at 85.9 million while 4.6 million were jobless, with white collar gains offset by blue collar losses.
Federal Judge Lee Gagliardi dismissed one obstruction of justice count against former Attorney General John Mitchell and Maurice Stans, while denying motions to dismiss the rest of the indictment. The trial proceeds with defense testimony expected to begin, including Edward Nixon as a witness.
Elgin Beaverdam Hose Company starts annual door to door solicitation for associate memberships in its fire protection and ambulance area. Donations of 10 dollars or more from area families help fund service. outside gifts appreciated but not sought. Campaign led by Al Cox with Norman Mitchell William Swarm and John Freeman aims to finish within a week.
France will vote to choose a successor to President Pompidou on May 5 with a May 19 runoff if needed. Top contenders include Chaban-Delmas Faure and Mitterrand, with Giscard d Estaing also a prospective challenger. International leaders gathered for Pompidou’s memorial as the campaign began.
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