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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1974
Page
1
Syria admitted an antiaircraft gun or missile likely hit a Canadian transport plane during a peacekeeping mission in Syria, killing nine, according to a qualified source. The item notes other AP brief items from Saigon, Washington, and New Orleans.
Rev John Huffman Jr a former Nixon preacher at Key Biscayne Presbyterian calls Nixon resignation justice after a Watergate sermon in which Nixon allegedly lied about involvement in the coverup. Huffman said the public has been misled for over two years.
Former New York Gov Nelson Rockefeller secures backing from Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott as conservative opposition softens in the wake of Ford VP talk. Ford aides say no decision until next week while some Republicans favor broader options including Percy Brooke or Anderson.
The Stanford Hose Company raised 270 in two days at the Sidewalk Bazaar Days by dunking volunteers in a seating stool in the Cooper Pentax lot. Assistant Fire Chief Leo Neckers and City Councilman William Halfast both took plunges fully clothed, adding local amusement and a protest from firemen over a “city father” on the seat.
At a special voter registration yesterday Democrats signed up 35 voters while Republicans added 29. Four Independents brought the total to 68 as a satisfactory turnout. Both parties requested the registration. another session is expected in mid September.
President Ford moves to reassure officials to remain in cabinet during transition and vows swift positive change. He meets 57 ambassadors, prioritizes selecting a new vice president within 10 days, and keeps Kissinger handling major diplomacy while inflation and White House staff restructuring are set as top tasks. Nixon flies home to California after delivering his resignation, ending the Nixon presidency.
Township supervisors halted annexation work after losing in Commonwealth Court, delaying financial settlement. City seeks a figure from Wayne Township to cover roads and police fire services while Erie County commissioners may set a value. City also seeks 1974 tax collection on the parcel, pending township action. Council debates appropriate fire response amid unresolved figures and duties.
In Corry heavy rainfall reached 1.31 inches in three hours, raising August’s monthly total to 3.75 inches, higher than July’s 9.30 inches. No local damage. nearby areas reported hail and outages, with Cambridge Springs noting golf ball sized hail but no major harm.
Corry state police investigated two crashes yesterday and last evening attributing the incidents to wet roads and driver fatigue. Jeffrey Carlson was 18 and from Clymer when his car skidded and rolled in heavy rain on Route near Route 9, causing about 2000 dollars in damage. Floyd Greathouse, 31, of Townville, fell asleep on Route 27 ten miles west of Titusville, his car struck trees and caused about 150 dollars in damage.
General Motors announced an average 500 price increase on new 1975 model cars and trucks, a 10 percent rise that tops industry history as inflation looms. The hike includes about 140 for emission controls plus 20 for shipping, with Vega pricing around 2,800 before options. Ford and Chrysler also indicated rising prices.
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