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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1973
Page
1
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Harrisburg, AF—Liquor Control Board Chairman Gene Roscioli admits he lied about taking sensitive files from board headquarters over the weekend. He says he carried a portfolio of materials despite state police security, then returned them for a House committee inquiry into political pressure in liquor regulation.
City council heard a snag in Avenue A dump operations after shifting from Worth street landfill to a transfer station under Erie Disposal. City Engineer David Jobson urged ending abuses of new contract privileges, noting 10 to 15 keys allowed access to the fill area have led to garbage dumping. He proposed locking changes, fewer keys, custody in his office, and strict enforcement directing all refuse to the transfer station during public hours 9 to noon.
Conry Council approves a contract with R W Brown to rent golf carts at North Hills Municipal Golf Course by a 3 to 1 vote. Brown’s carts may be rented only after the course’s four carts are used. The course gets 30 percent of gross Brown rental revenue. Councilman Calderone opposed. Halfast Grice and Downey voted yes.
Kathy Messinger 17 of Bear Lake was crowned Warren County Dairy Princess at the 43rd annual fair. The Youngsville High School senior, daughter of Charles and Mrs. Messinger, will represent the county in the state Dairy Princess contest at Harrisburg.
City officials cleared the way for about 183 000 in sewer and paving projects for the current construction season. Crown Corp of Meadville won the largest sewer bid at 111 850 to cover multiple lines, with Ken Bickel Co of Erie low on the Penn Central pipe job at 4 100. Cross and Co of Union City secured resurfacing and paving bids, while Sciota street widening to 28 feet was discussed to alleviate traffic. Lawrence Erie Stone and Russell Standard tied for limestone and asphalt supplies totaling around 2 250 and 2 600 respectively.
Corry state police issued a warning to rural residents after two men in a dark car posing as REA employees bilked an elderly Plank Road resident of $240. Police say the men demanded advance payment for transformer replacement and fled. the victim paid them and the men are being sought. Police urge residents to verify with REA first before paying charges.
Vice President Spiro Agnew declares he is innocent amid reports of a widening probe into possible bribery extortion and tax fraud. The Wall Street Journal and Baltimore area papers cite state and federal contracts in Maryland and kickback allegations. The investigation reportedly involves US Attorney George Beall and was formally notified to Agnew by Justice Department officials.
The Senate Watergate committee postponed a suit to compel White House tape recordings and documents in Nixon's possession. Chairman Sam Ervin cited possible court rejection and awaits White House reaction to the prosecutor Cox's subpoena. The move delays actions about Nixon's knowledge of the Watergate break in and cover up.
An early crash on Route 426 north of Corry sent three Corry teens to Corry Memorial Hospital for cuts and bruises. Tim Jaquith, 18, drove the 1968 auto, which rolled over several times into a corn field, ending on its roof. The car was a total loss. Police cited speed for conditions and fog as a contributing factor in another crash near Spartansburg. A Corry motorist, Maurice Gjertsen, lost control on Route 97, hitting a sign and guard rails. Gene and Norbert Cross of Union City were treated at Union City Memorial Hospital for injuries.
Washington reports independent discount gas stations face renewed pressure from major oil company outlets offering low prices. Justice Department probes potential antitrust violations amid fears independents may be driven out, reducing consumer choice and preserving higher prices in the long run.
Police report multiple break ins in the Corry region with thefts at a McLean Virginia owned camp on Turner Hill near Spring Creek. Items include blankets clothing canned goods a telescope dishes silverware and household items. A farm barn at R D a Corry lost a fog generator valued at about ninety dollars bought in 1963. A Titusville Diamond home on R D 4 saw a kitchen theft of a one dollar bill through an unlocked window.
The Stanford Hose Company faces a dispute over burning two former Crystal Coal Co. buildings on Maple Avenue. Volunteers want a Sunday morning exercise simulating a train wreck, risking disruption to a nearby church. Council members debate timing with a safety director urging a mutual aid response and possible church coordination for September 16.
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