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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1974
Page
1
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President Nixon will speak at 9 p.m. EDT in a nationwide broadcast to respond to a House Judiciary Committee subpoena and to outline other Watergate related decisions. White House aides hint transcripts may be released rather than full tapes, with authenticity verification yet to be clarified.
A state police fire marshal investigates the origin of a fire near Wattsburg late last night, the second apparent arson in the Wattsburg Fire Department area in a week. Five units and about 30 firefighters were sent to an empty house on old Wattsburg road in Baldwin Flats, staying on scene until 4 a.m.
Gov. Milton Shapp defends expanding the Rural Rides program now in 16 counties including Corry, saying rural residents deserve the same access to medical, social, and recreational services as urban areas. Current limits restrict trips outside Corry to hospital or clinic visits within the area, with expansion under consideration and a state dispatcher hinting at possible longer runs if pressure builds. Fire activity also reported with Wattsburg, Union City, and Elgin departments responding to fires and a two-vehicle crash, while old Wattsburg road house tied to Union City Dam construction is slated for demolition or relocation.
The Corry Area School District schedules a 7 30 p m meeting in the Administration Building board room to discuss the 1974 75 budget. Early reports flag property tax increases possibly up to six mills and urge public attendance to voice views.
In New York a jury acquitted former Attorney General John N. Mitchell and Maurice H. Stans of all nine conspiracy obstruction and perjury charges related to pressuring SEC probes of financier Robert Vesco in exchange for Vesco's $200000 campaign contribution. Jurors noted a lack of conspiracy after perjury counts. Mitchell faces separate Watergate-related charges. Stans expressed relief as Vesco criticized the verdict as the first fair one in years.
A Titusville man, 64, was hospitalized after a parking space dispute at Big Red Trailer Court on Route 8. Police say he was beaten by four men, suffering a fractured nose and skull laceration. during a warrant service for assault they found a bag suspected of marijuana in his home and charged him with marijuana possession.
Corry pivots from winter to construction as city engineers brace for a hard patching season. David Johnson says city streets are under way and may press state roads within city limits if Pennsylvania delays. Key problem areas include West Washington Street East Main Route 426 and railroad crossings.
Supporters argue the acquittal may aid Nixon while others say it has little link to Watergate. Senator Ervin notes the verdict stands on its own, and Baker stresses more trials must come before Watergate ends. Critics say verdicts show fair trials free of press influence.
Gloria D. Chase, 30, remains in fair condition at Corry Memorial Hospital after her car slammed into the cement underpass near Lovell's and was total loss. State police are investigating. Chase regained consciousness today after being treated by Elgin-Beaverdam Hose Company ambulance crew.
In Geneva Kissinger appeals to Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko for cooperation to separate Israeli and Syrian forces on the Golan Heights. He reviews a treaty to limit missiles with independently targeted warheads and plans a trip to Algeria to urge Syria for disengagement. Officials note Moscow’s need for influence amid the Arab Israeli conflict.
Members of the Cooper-Penjax Local 1748 of the International Association of Machinists rejected the companys latest contract proposal at a Rex Theatre meeting. The current contract ends June 15 with six weeks remaining, giving both sides room to maneuver in upcoming negotiations. In other news, discussions between Kissinger and Gromyko touched on Middle East disengagement and missile control talks as officials noted the Israelis and Syrians hold the key to a settlement and to nuclear arms talks resuming.
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