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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1974
Page
3
Readers vent about police treatment of a well connected drunk, taxes, sports dominance, street safety, city planning, and local infrastructure in Corry Pennsylvania. They request better water supply, road repairs, a west side bypass, sewer work, and youth recreation options alongside criticism of city governance changes.
Jamestown's Board of Education can finance a 9.2 million project to build three new schools without a tax increase for at least seven years. Bond anticipation notes over five years and market timing could cut interest by 1 to 2 million, aided by rising property values in years eight to ten. Superintendent Bryan Shaddick says no other major capital projects are planned within a decade.
President Nixon rests at his Key Biscayne bayside home with no urgent business planned and no official visitors expected. Press secretary Ziegler says he will handle a pending subpoena materials in Washington and keep mornings for official duties while Easter services are attended locally. The first family plans a Monday or Tuesday return to Washington.
Thunderstorms swept the Southeast and Tennessee Valley after heavy rains and tornadoes in the Midwest and South. Twisters near Baton Rouge Urbana Mount Pleasant caused farm property and utility damage with no serious injuries. Six mobile homes shifted at Midland Michigan amid high winds. power outages reported in Illinois and Michigan. large hail observed in Michigan Texas Louisiana.
Harrisburg auditor says Department of Environmental Resources dredging royalties and permits have no legal basis and were withdrawn in 1970. He notes an August 1971 opinion amid a bill to legalize permits and royalties, urging clear authority and a $1,000 fee. Dredging mainly on the Upper Allegheny River, with 10 million tons removed 1970 to 1973 and over $1 million in royalties. Four companies owe about $11,000. The bill, before the Senate, would limit dredging areas and align fees with law.
United Steelworkers approve a six year contract affecting 350000 steel workers, with a 60 cent raise in year three, 6.3 percent wage hikes on selective dates, improved pensions and health benefits, and a 10th paid holiday. Industry sources peg total value around 3.25 dollars per hour. The deal covers the nations 10 largest producers with extension planned to others.
Ivan Custer a 29 year old miner from Mather Greene County died in Peters Township at the Montour No 4 mine. He was crushed when caught between a shuttle car and a mine wagon on the loading ramp. Washington County Coroner Farrell Jackson identified the victim.
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