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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1974
Page
3
AP report notes Sen Edward Kennedy met West German Chancellor Willy Brandt in Bonn for two days of talks with details not disclosed. Kennedy spoke on U S German relations at an event hosted by the Bonn Society for Foreign Politics.
President Nixon signed the act raising the federal minimum wage to 2.30 an hour by January 1, 1978, at the Oval Office with Secretary Brennan nearby, stating the measure's purpose to aid workers nationwide. EPA plans simplified 1975 car mileage data to help buyers compare models, grouping similar weights and engines for accuracy.
Jury deliberations were to begin today on the trial of nine men charged in connection with violence at a King of Prussia construction site of non union builder J Leon Altemose. An estimated $300 000 damage was done when the Sheraton Hotel was stormed in the union demonstration.
Washington officials portray Nixon as essential to international progress as world leaders favor his continuation. Haig said Paris meetings with Podgorny and Tanaka show optimism for June Moscow talks and closer U S relations with Japan and the Atlantic Alliance.
The Erie Philharmonic Orchestra drew a warm local crowd for a program of classics and semi classics. The photo shows concertgoers outside the auditorium during intermission with Paul Roche and several Mrs. attendees named, soloist Ellen Winters bowing after her pianist performance, winner of last year’s Young Artist Competition and first soloist presented in the four concerts.
Atlantic City AP reports rat studies suggesting a metabolic defect in blood vessel wall smooth muscle may cause essential hypertension, the common form. Researchers Sarmir Amer and Gordon McKinney at Mead Johnson labs in Evansville presented at the FASEB meeting, proposing drugs target the defect rather than only lowering blood pressure. Dr. Arthur Hayes Jr. notes current treatments focus on nervous system and glands, not underlying vessel chemistry.
Senator Richard Schweiker urged a shift in American economic policy to curb overseas trade incentives. He criticized federal rewards for exporting jobs, urging higher domestic incentives to keep factories and workers in the United States. He spoke to 600 delegates at the state convention, endorsing for re election by the state labor body.
Pittsburgh remains without its two daily papers as a Teamsters strike against Pittsburgh Press Co. enters its second week. Local 211 vows a lengthy stoppage, with no new bargaining scheduled. Suburban papers and Newsstands rush to fill the void while Post-Gazette reporters launch an independent service to cover government, courts, and city hall beats.
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